CHILDREN up to the age of 11 can dress up and attend a pirate themed storytelling and illustration workshop at the Malvern Book Cooperative, St Ann's Road, on Thursday, April 17.

The storytelling session will be led by Greg Dobbins, author of the Positively Pleasant Pirates, and the drawing will be led by Simon Morse, with sessions held from 10am to 11.30am and 2pm to 3.30pm.

Places can be booked for £3, including refreshments, by calling 01684 564788.