A FREE fun day for all the family is being held to help shed festive pounds.

Family Fun and Fitness Friday, at the Ragworth Neighbourhood Centre, in Stockton, next Friday, will offer fitness classes such as Pilates and bums 'n' tums and visitors can try out the fitness suite.

There will also be details about health walks in the area.

Youngsters can have their faces painted and take part in a story time in the library. There will also be children and family cooking sessions and baby massage.

Parents can use the free creche and the refurbished centre will also be offering free access to Stockton Online computing facilities and a free smoothie for everyone attending.

The event runs from 10am to 4pm. For more information, call (01642) 528046.