ANYONE keen to write a novel, make their own cards or pick up some get the best out of their camera can pop along to a range of taster courses at Backwell School this summer.

The school has organised a variety of leisure courses for adults including making beaded jewellery, French courses, art classes and cookery lessons.

The taster courses run from July 28-30 at 10am and prices range from �22-30 for the day, including most of the materials. Most of the tutors also run evening courses, which visitors can sign up for to start in September.

All courses take place at Backwell School, Station Road. For more details call Kathy Patterson on 01275 465942, email kpatterson@backwellschool.net or visit www.backwellschool.net