A summer sports scheme for Wellington kicked off on Tuesday, July 25.

The programme, is being organised jointly between housing association LiveWest, Wellington neighbourhood officers and Wellington Football Club.

The first event was said to have been hugely successful, attracting 33 young people to the first of the weekly sessions.

PCSO Louise Fine said: "A Big Thank you to Colin, Steve Trevelyan, and the other Coaches from WFC for their expertise and enthusiasm and to Sally Hill Live West and ‘Anna ‘our on-side youth worker, Court Fields and the Families.

"Well done to the young people too some of whom were a bit shy at first, really proud of you all."

The sessions are hosted y Wellington FC coach Steve Trevelyan and his team for a further five Tuesdays. Sessions are open to ages 7 and above, and take place between 6 pm and 7 pm.

For further information contact [email protected] or PCSO Louise Fyne at [email protected]