A club providing organised activities for fathers and their children is proving a big hit.

It was set up after fathers complained that there were not enough opportunities in Hartlepool for men to spend quality time with their children.

Saturday Stars is held every Saturday morning at the Sure Start centre, in Rossmere Way.

Avis Brough, for Sure Start, said: "We carried out some research and quickly realised there was a demand out there.

"The club has really taken off and it is fantastic to see the rapport between fathers and children. Everyone seems delighted at the way it is going."

Fun activities are organised every week and at the end of each month there is an outing. On Saturday, the group went to Whitby, North Yorkshire, for the day.

For information, call (01429) 292444.