A MAJOR beffort to help thousands of adults banish their literacy and numeracy gremlins will be launched in York tomorrow.

The North Yorkshire branch of the Learning and Skills Council is due to hold a drop-in day at York Racecourse, aimed at helping teaching staff and volunteers to share their best practices in the teaching of adult basic skills.

The drop-in is open to all basic skills teachers, anyone who is interested in training for the qualifications needed to teach basic skills, and tutors, mentors and volunteers working with adult basic skills learners.

The drop-in day is in the racecourse's Ebor Suite between 10am and 6pm. For information and advice on local basic skills courses, phone 0800 100900.

Updated: 15:09 Wednesday, November 06, 2002