AN EVENT about safeguarding children on social media will be held at a Barnsley church next week.

Gateway Church is hosting the event at Mottram Hall, Mottram Street, Barnsley.

It will be led by Barnsley Council’s Digital Champions.

Neil Morris, who is from the church said: “If you work with or care for children this is an event for you,”

The free event takes place on Tuesday from 7pm to 8.30pm. People can just turn up - no need to book.