YOUNGSTERS on a Darlington estate got the chance to try rock climbing yesterday.

Children from Skerne Park had fun climbing the portable wall supplied by Rockit Climbing as part of summer play activities on the estate.

Skerne Park Community Partnership has organised various activities during the summer holidays at the community centre for five to 12-year-olds on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons.

So far about 50 youngsters have participated in the activities, which are held from 1.30pm to 3.30pm and cost 50p.

Activities include arts, crafts, football coaching, climbing wall, archery, dance and games.

Places are on a first-come, first-served basis, and under eight-year-olds must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Activities are funded by Darlington Borough Council, County Durham Foundation, Sure Start, Skerne Park Youth and Community Association and Skerne Park Community Enterprise Association.

For children aged 13 to 19, summer jam sessions will take place in Skerne Park Community Centre on Thursdays from 1.30pm to 3.30pm, and a youth club will be held on Tuesdays, from 7pm to 9pm.