A housing association is offering tenants and leaseholders a chance to learn new skills.

Greenfields Community Housing is offering free courses in emergency first aid, first aid for mothers and babies, IT for absolute beginners and beginners.

They run from January to April at locations in Braintree, Witham and Halstead.

Gary Elson, Greenfields’ empowerment manager, said: “Greenfields’ Academy is a great way to increase and improve our residents’ skills, confidence and, in some cases, employability."

Call Gary on 01376 535400 ext. 4115 or email gary.elson@GreenfieldsCH.org.uk