A NEW confidence-building course aimed at women with children under the age of four starts in Blackburn on Thursday.

The course, called Taking Control Of Your Life is funded by Sure Start.

It is free and run by the Women's Centre for Blackburn and District.

It will run for 11 weeks at the Sure Start Centre in Lord Street, Darwen, from 1pm to 3pm.

Women who live in the Sure Start area can attend the course. For more information and details of how to book telephone 01254 583032.

Some places are available in the free creche - ask when booking.