Sale High School is hosting a new after-school music club run by Manchester Rock Academy. Parents and children are invited to meet the tutors, try out instruments and field their questions in their first session which is free of charge.

The academy will be holding regular group lessons every Thursday from 5pm to 6.30pm at the school on Norris Road, where they will give tuition in guitar, bass guitar and drums.

Sessions are open to 11-16 year olds with a focus on beginners and intermediate players.

Students will spend half the session in instrument groups with a specialised tutor. The second half is the exciting part. All the groups come together to perform what they have been taught in bands.

Guy Earnshaw, bass guitar tutor and founder of the academy, said: "An after-school music club is a brilliant way for the kids to make friends and learn something productive. And an end of year concert is an amazing experience for both students and parents. I can't wait to meet some local residents and show them what we've got on offer this year."

Anyone interested in finding out more should 07881 099 119