YOUNGSTERS at a loose end over the February half term holiday are being urged to go down to the Canberra Club in Melksham.

Young Melksham is running a week of afternoon activities from Monday to Friday, February 18-22 for all young people in Year 5 and above, aged eight-16.

Sessions will run from 2-5pm, with entry costing £2.50 per session or a week-long pass for just £10.

Young Melksham’s chair of trustees, Cllr Jon Hubbard, said: “There will be a plenty of activities on offer including pool, table tennis, table football, arts and crafts, karaoke, cooking and baking, games and sports and much more.

“There also computers and consoles available for use and a chill-out room where you can watch TV or a film together.

“There is also an outside courtyard for football, basketball and just burning off some energy.”

As well as free squash, a variety of hot and cold food and snacks will be available to buy.