A RANGE of community classes will be on offer in Inverclyde from next month.

West College Scotland will run a childhood practice course, exploring child growth, development and wellbeing.

A location is yet to be finalised, but proposed locations include Auchmountain Community Centre, Branchton Community Centre or at the college’s Greenock campus.

A horticulture course featuring teaching on allotment gardening, soft landscaping and woodland maintenance will run in Branchton and at Branching Out Parklea in Port Glasgow.

The college campus will also host computing and IT classes, which will allow participants to expand their knowledge of Microsoft programmes and develop admin skills.

All courses are expected to start in the week beginning August 28.