Wyke Wanderers linked up with Appleton Academy to offer free coaching to students on the school’s new all-weather pitches.

Key Stage Two pupils joined in after lessons and were presented with certificates and Wanderers shin pads.

Andy Pickersgill, the club’s school liaison officer, organised and ran the sessions with help from other Wanderers coaches.

Pickersgill is due to return to the venue after half-term to coach Key Stage One pupils.

Further information on the club can be found on their website www.wykewanderers.com. Wanderers welcome all new players, starting with their mini-soccer school.