SCHOOLCHILDREN are enjoying a host of outside activities to beat the boredom during the Easter holidays, thanks to Bury Council's BLAST programme.

The Bury Leisure Activities Outside School Term scheme offers specialist soccer coaching, rugby, Cricket, multi-sports game, arts and crafts and more.

Venues are Sedgley Park RUFC, Prestwich Cricket, Tennis and Bowls Club, Bury Sports Club, Radcliffe Cricket Club, Walshaw Sports Club and Woodbank Cricket, Sports and Social Club.

Details are available from Carly Ibbott on 253 6548.