NEW classes are being held in Yate to teach English to speakers of other languages.

Zoe Drew has set up a new business, English Language For Everyone, with the help of the Prince's Trust to help job-seekers, migrant workers, international students and parents who want to help their children with homework.

She is launching with three taster sessions, the first on Thursday, October 23, at the Armadillo Centre, Station Road, from 7pm-9pm. There will be another at the same time and venue on Wednesday, October 29, with a session for young children at 11am on Monday, October 27, in Ridgewood Community Centre. Phone 07891 848740 for details.