LEARNING how to deal with emotions was one of the issues youngsters at St James C Of E Primary School, Darwen, learned about when they were visited by the Talia Theatre Group.

Head at the school Kathy Hardman said Year 6 pupils aged between ten and 11 took part in role-playing exercises including how to deal with their emotions.

She said: "The children really did enjoy it and learned how to deal with their feelings."

As part of the exercise, each pupil had to bring in a possession which was precious to them.

The theatre group is part of the council's Education Action Zone.