Free computer training with the chance to gain a qualification is on offer with the launch of a series of sessions at a terminal.

The weekly two-hour classes, which are being held at Chaddesley Corbett First School with the help of Kidderminster College, are part of a countywide Lifelong Learning initiative.

All ages from 25 to 85 are welcome at the informal sessions which will cover basic computer skills. Word-processing, spreadsheets and databases.

Students can gain an Open College Network (OCN) qualification on successful completion of the course which gets underway in January.