Youngsters across the district can take part in a boredom-busting activity scheme organised by Bradford Council this summer.

Thousands of children are expected to sign up for the holiday play programme which is one of the biggest in the country and offers a huge range of social cultural and educational activities.

Sessions include sports coaching, dance workshops, drama and crafts as well as fun trips out to places including Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Flamingo Land and Camelot theme park.

Councillor Anne Hawkesworth, executive member for the environment, said: "This project offers a wide range of fun activities for children and young people over the summer break.

"The activities give them the opportunity to integrate with people from different communities while learning new skills and enjoying themselves."

Carl Dalton, play and activity development officer at Bradford Council, said the programme was co-ordinated by the Council's Recreation Unit and aimed to build on the success of last year.

"A great deal of time, effort and care goes into making this one of the best programmes in the country and I would like to thank everyone in advance for their hard work," he said.

The Council's Arts Heritage and Leisure department, Housing and Environmental Protection Department, Local Area Panels, Youth Service and the Early Years of Childcare Service are working in partnership with The Children's Fund, West Yorkshire Police, Newlands SRB, New Opportunities Fund and the Bradford Area Play Association.

For more information contact Carl Dalton on (01274) 435495 or Heather Parr, community recreation administration officer on (01274) 435496.