A HOLIDAY activity programme is being launched to let youngsters try something different.

Stockton Borough Council has developed the programme, called Xplore, for people aged from three to 16. It will run every school holiday with the exception of the Christmas break.

Xplore will be launched at The Youthy, in Thornaby, on Sunday, at 1pm.

Emma Warnes, the council's sports development officer, said: "Xplore is designed to give young people the chance to take part in holiday activities with a difference.

"The programme offers a wide range of action-packed educational, developmental and sporting activities during the school holidays."

Xplore holiday programme booklets will be available from Sunday and will include details of activities over the Easter holidays