Leisure centre staff plan a fun half-term for children over the Whitsun holiday.

Among the events at the Old Gaol Leisure Centre, in Bridge Street, Abingdon, between May 30 and June 2 are new sports coaching courses for five to 12-year-olds.

Children can pick up new skills in sports including hockey, basketball, football, badminton and short tennis.

Hockey coaching will take place between 4pm and 5pm on Monday, May 30. Basketball coaching will be at the same time on Wednesday, May 31.

Budding footballers can pick up new skills between 5 and 6pm the same day. Badminton and short tennis coaching takes place on Friday June 2 between 4 and 5pm. Call 01235 522806 for more information.