They are the newly formed Alliance Francaise Junior, designed for children between five to 11-years-old, and the Alliance Francaise Jeunes, for teenagers.

The organisers said it made sense to provide exciting French events for children. Riquette Bonne Smith of the International School of Languages said: "It's a way to bring French to children other than in the classroom, and this means they can enjoy French related activities in a different setting from school.'' With that in mind, there are events planned at the Bermuda College, in the lobby area of South Hall, on Sunday afternoon. French music and French cooking is planned for the junior group between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m., and it will get underway for the teenage group at 4 p.m. until 5.30 p.m.

The organisations were developed by the Alliance Francaise des Bermudes, which supports the French language and culture by hosting a variety of events, and La Maison Francaise des Bermudes, part of the International School of Languages which provides lessons in French and other languages.

Future events include French games, planned for May 16, and there will be French films or the French game of boule on June 27.

Call Riquette Bonne Smith at 296-5676 or Nicky Gurret at 236-2930 to book places. There is a $2 charge per child.

WATCH OUT FOR WALKERS TFC Watch out for walkers The motoring public is being warned of possible traffic snarls in the west end this morning with hundreds of walkers in a practice walk.

The walkers are due to leave Dockyard at 8 a.m. and make their way through the west end mostly via the Railway Trail to Hamilton.

Motorists are asked to be patient and co-operative as walkers use certain sections of Middle Road, including a quarter mile section near Five Star Island.

HEALTHY LIVING! CON HTH Healthy living! American author and practitioner of holistic medicine, Craig Karpilow, arrived in Bermuda yesterday for a week of workshops on healthy living.

Invited to Bermuda by The Institute for Child and Family Health for their third annual Holistic Expo, Dr. Karpilow will begin the week with a lecture tomorrow at the Bermuda College.

The lecture will focus on "integrating mainstream, complementary, and alternative therapies for the new millennium''.

The workshops, to be held on April 24 and 25, will explore many aspects of alternative healing.

"We will explore how they can best be used and integrated now and in the millennium,'' Dr. Karpilow said.

The expo, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., will feature aromatherapy, massage, yoga, meditation, vegetarian cooking, books, essential oils, acupuncture and nutrition, hypnosis, Tai Chi, and more.

Admission to the expo for adults is $10, children $5.

All proceeds will go to The Institute.

POLICEMAN PROMOTED POL Policeman promoted A former drugs officer has been promoted to the rank of Inspector in the Bermuda Police Service.

Originally from Nottingham in the UK, Insp. Stephen Rollin moved to the Island in 1971.

Throughout his career he has worked as a detective in Central CID, traffic, marine section and narcotics department.

As Inspector he will act as the new Government security officer, responsible for the security of Government facilities and for visiting dignitaries.

A keen sportsman, Insp. Rollin lives in Warwick with his Bermudian wife and two sons.