THE manager of Homesteads Village Hall in Stanford-le-Hope has spoken of his delight at setting up a new course for the new year.

Marcella Riches already operates a number of mediation courses across the borough (details via the red button below) and will begin offering the service from the Homesteads venue on Wednesday, 14 January.

Gary Byrne at the hall says: "I have been trying to get the amazing Marci to run meditation classes with training at the Homesteads for months and I am delighted she will be starting on Wednesdays at midday on 14 January.

"I am very excited to bring this to the Homesteads."