LEIGH'S Turnpike Gallery is celebrating national Museums and Galleries month with a programme of free art workshops.

Professional artists will be leading practical sessions for adults and children each Saturday morning.

On Saturday May 25 and June 1 young people, aged 14 and above can join the life drawing session. There will also be a workshop for children aged eight to 12 on June 1. Each session will run from 10.30am to 1pm.

More details and bookings for the sessions on 01942 404469.