MOTHERS with young children in Darwen are being given an opportunity to meet others in a similar situation while learning a new skill.

The Women's Centre, based in Blackburn, will run free courses at venues in Darwen for women with pre-school children living in the Sure Start area.

Family first-aid workshops will run on Mondays, between 1pm and 3pm at Earcroft Community Base.

Places are available on a Tai Chi course at Darwen Children's Centre on Wednesdays, from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.

And a course entitled Taking Control of Your Life will be held at the centre on Thursdays, from 1pm to 3pm.

A creche is available for the first-aid and the Taking Control of Your Life courses.

For more information or to book on to any of the courses, contact the Women's Centre on 01254 583032.