Former Scottish internatioanl women's footballer Aileen Sheerins is to coach girls' football sesssions at the Knaresborough Community Centre each Thursday from January 23 onwards.

They will be open to girls aged between seven and 12 and each session will cost £2.20.

Said Andrew Wilson, Harrogate Borough Council's sports development officer: "I am delighted that someone as experienced and committed as Aileen has agreed to coach for us. She has wonderful enthusiasm and the girls she works with will really benefit."

There will be a 5pm-6pm session for seven to nine-year-olds and 6pm-7pm for ten to 12-year-olds. Application forms are available from Wilson tel 01423 556725.

Updated: 12:34 Wednesday, January 15, 2003