Half term music fun!

Any children who play strings, woodwind, recorders, drums and percussion, brass, guitars or keyboards from beginners to advanced standard are welcome to attend.

Those involved will be divided into groups depending on their age and experience, and each group will be directed by expert tutors to help the young players make music, have fun with their instruments and learn new pieces.

These workshops, organised by Southend -on-Sea Borough Council, take place on Thursday 24th February from 10am till 3pm, and Friday 25th February from 10am till 12.30pm at Southend High School for Girls in Southchurch Boulevard , Southend .

There will be an informal concert for families at 12 noon on Friday 25th February where the workshop members will demonstrate what they have learned.

Southend -on-Sea Borough Council's Executive Councillor for Culture, Councillor Derek Jarvis, said: "These very successful workshops are an excellent opportunity for youngsters to create music, make new friends and find out more about other instruments.

"The Council has promoted the music workshops for several years and a great many children have taken part. They often continue to attend each year as they become more and more proficient on their instruments, learning new skills in a fun and informal environment."

To book a place on the course contact Rosemary Pennington, Southend -on-Sea Borough Council's Cultural Development Officer on 01702-215624. The day and a half long course costs £14 per person or £13 for Advantage Card holders.