The next free Walk Leader Training Course for volunteers wanting to lead health walks will take place at Oakwell Hall and Country Park on Nutter Lane in Birstall on Tuesday, April 23 from 10am to 4pm.

The one-day course will qualify those that take part to lead short group walks of up to an hour for people who have done little or no structured walking but who wish to improve their health through walking.

To find out more or to reserve a place on the course contact Kirklees Council’s Sport and Physical Activity Development Team on 01484 234097 or email physicalactivity.development@kirklees.gov.uk