CHILDREN from Poulton-le-Fylde CE Primary had a date with a clown last week.

Russian clown Yuri was joined by his wife Tanya to help dress up the children as famous clowns from the past much to the delight of the Hardhorn Road pupils.

Yuri comes from a background of Russian circus and with his wife has toured the world to perform their act.

But since 1985 they have concentrated on visiting primary schools and have toured the UK extensively bringing fun and colour into the classroom.

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