Wolves charity offers children free sport sessions

Children are being helped to keep active this Easter with free swimming, gym and basketball sessions over the holidays.

Yo! Active is a programme delivered by the Wolves Foundation – the official charity of Wolverhampton Wanderers FC.

Events this week include youth gym, badminton and table tennis sessions, jiu jitsu, basketball, dance, netball, cricket, and skating.

The scheme, funded by City of Wolverhampton Council, is open to people with a WV postcode aged up to 18, or up to 25 for care leavers and those with a disability.

Wolves Foundation senior manager Tom Warren said it was the "perfect opportunity" for families to plan Easter activities.

Councillor Jasbir Jaspal, cabinet member for adults and wellbeing, said the programme continued to inspire children and young people to take part in regular physical activities.

She said: "Becoming more physically active can help improve heart health, build strong bones and muscles, control weight and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, and it's also a great way to make new friends."

She urged people to check out what is on offer and sign up.

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