FREE courses on topics including managing money, starting a business, working in a school or coping with stress are available this month.

Anyone can sign up for the courses run by housing association Bracknell Forest Homes (BFH) working with the NHS, Next Step Careers advice and Lifelong Learning at Bracknell Forest Council.

BFH chief executive Caroline Titley said: "These courses, which are run by specialist organisations, bring out a variety of important skills and are a perfect way to help keep to new year resolutions." There will be self-employment workshops for people aged 19 or over on Monday, with two sessions, either 10.30am-noon or 2-3.30pm. Book on 0800 195 4700 or nextstep.enquiries@babcock.co.uk Stress control workshops are every Tuesday starting next week until March 13 from 6.30-8pm. Book on 0118 976 9120 (answer phone) or email stresscontrol@berkshire.nhs.uk Make your money go further course on Thursday, February 23, from 9.15-11.45am.

Information on working in a school is on Thursday, February 23, from 12.15-2.45pm.

For these two courses, book on 01344 382912 or email joanna.flaxman@bracknell foresthomes.org.uk All the sessions are taking place at Bracknell Forest Homes's office at Berkshire Court in Western Road in the Western Industrial Area. There is free parking. Support with transport and childcare costs can be arranged.