CYCLE training courses for children will be run during the school summer holidays by Kirklees Council's road safety unit.

The free courses are aimed at children aged between nine and 13 who would like to learn to ride a bike safely on the road. They will be held as follows:

August 8 to 11: Scissett Middle School, 1.30pm to 2.30pm.

August 15 to 18: Linthwaite Ardron Memorial School, 10am to 11am, and Upperthong Junior and Infant School, Holmfirth, 1.30pm to 2.30pm

August 22 to 25: The Galpharm Stadium car park, Huddersfield, 1.30pm to 2.30pm.

For application forms contact Andy Dearnaly at the road safety unit on 01484 221162.