PART-time courses in everything from painting and decorating and plastering to flower-arranging, making stained glass and sign language are getting underway next month at Craven College, Skipton.

The college has a wide range of courses for adults about to start - and for some low earners they could be free.

Courses are open to anyone over 19 years old who may be thinking about gaining qualifications for employment, learning a new skill, or perhaps just looking for a new hobby.

For those looking for something in construction, there are courses in plumbing, plastering, block-paving or painting and decorating.

Anyone wanting to gain knowledge around mental health, can study for an award in mental health awareness, or mental health first aid.

There are also courses in sign language, counselling, criminology, complementary therapies, flower arranging, sewing, an introduction to stained glass, and many more, and they are all due to get underway in early March.

Prices vary depending on the course and the college says some could be free to those earning under £17,374 or receiving means-tested benefits.

For more information and details on how to apply for a Craven College part-time course starting in March go to: www.part-time.craven-college.ac.uk or visit www.craven-college.ac.uk