Busherstown Creative Centre is between Roscrea and Nenagh on the Limerick road. It is based in a converted stable block at the back of Busherstown House and between March and July it will be the venue for a variety of short courses with an emphasis on health and creativity. The season begins on March 1st with a two day workshop in homeopathy and in April there are sessions explaining the value of acupuncture and healing massage.

For those interesting in unlocking their creative energy Busherstown has a number of tempting options from batik and stained glass to willow basket making and silk painting. Those with a wedding in the family in 1997 may like to follow up on the cake icing, flowers for a wedding or wedding planning seminar which advises on making all the necessary preparations for the big day without going bankrupt in the process.

For an information brochure contact the centre at Moneygall, Birr, Co Offaly, or telephone/fax (0505-45206).

Jazz musicians (young and mature) are welcome at the first Leeds College of Music jazz summer school which will be held in Leeds from August 18th to 24th next. Places are limited so those interested should make enquiries soon by contacting Dorothy Cooper - phone (0041) 908 - 670306; fax (00441) 908 674909.

The course is aimed both at younger musicians who might like to go on to full time study at the college and at older people who would like to give their playing a boost with some expert tuition. The course is suitable for all instrumentalists and it will include improvisation and harmony, small bands, composition, arranging and rhythm.