A free drop-in event showcasing local skills and training opportunities is being held in Frome later this month.

Spring Forward, organised by Somerset Skills & Learning, is being staged at the social enterprise's Frome Centre on Wednesday, 25 March.

The event is designed for anyone interested in finding out more about training opportunities in and around Frome - whether you're a young person getting ready to enter the workforce for the first time, someone looking to retrain or return to work, or simply looking to learn some new skills and gain new experiences.

Attendees will also be invited to put forward their suggestions for other types of training they would like to see for Frome in the future.

Frome Town Councillor and member of the steering group Maxine Crawley said: "The event offers a great relaxed space to come and find out about what's on offer to learn and train locally.

"There will be delicious free food available courtesy of the catering students from Frome College and we will have DJ workshops and virtual reality experiences running throughout the event to keep everyone entertained."

Somerset Skills & Learning will be joined by other training providers Edventure, Frome Community Education, Strode College, Bath College and Wiltshire College, to give advice about the opportunities they offer.

As well as information on full and part time courses there will be guidance on other practical ways to train including placements, apprenticeships and traineeships.

Jobcentre Plus and Skill Up Somerset will also be attending to offer advice.

The free event at Somerset Skills and Learning, in Palmer Street, runs from 4pm until 7pm.