Youngsters in Wiltshire who want to try new skills are being encouraged to apply for the KalliKids Sponsored Child scheme, where the winner will be able to take part in an activity for free for a whole year.

More than 85 places are up for grabs nationally, with two spaces offered to Wiltshire.

This is the second year KalliKids has run the scheme and activities can range from swimming, football and martial arts classes to extra tuition, yoga and life coaching.

The places on offer in Wiltshire in 2015 are with Swindon-based Fun French Learning and Salisbury-based Happy Bats Tennis.

Founder of KalliKids Karen Bach said: “I would encourage families to take a look at the sponsorships on offer. It doesn’t cost anything to look. It doesn’t cost anything to apply. And if successful it doesn’t cost anything to take part.”

The closing date for applications is February 20 and winners will be announced at the end of March. For an application form, visit www.kallikids.com