There’s a chance for young minds and bodies to be kept active throughout the summer school break thanks to a programme of fun, games and challenges provided by Monmouthshire County Council.

The county’s four leisure centres will be running the Monmouthshire Games for children aged 5 to 12. The activities are based on learning new skills, developing confidence, meeting new people and most importantly, having fun while participating.

Sports include swimming, football, netball, basketball, cricket, hockey, rugby, golf, rounders and tennis.

The Monmouthshire Games run until Friday 25 August and the costs are £16 per day (9am to 3pm) or £19.50 (8am to 5pm). Discounts are available. Further play activities will take place at six community settings across the county for 5 to 11 year olds. These are free of charge, delivered in partnership with Torfaen Play and are funded with the help of town and community councils.

The play schemes run in Abergavenny from Monday,July 31 to Thursday, August 24 (weekdays only) at Deri View Primary, Abergavenny – 10am to 12 noon

No pre-registration is required but parents/carers are requested to accompany their child on the first day they attend and complete the registration process with the site supervisor. For further information contact the Play team on 01495 742951 or email: [email protected]

Monmouthshire’s youth service team is offering a mix of exciting activities – some free and some attracting a charge. These range from trips to the Royal Mint, the multi-sport festival at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium and Chessington Theme Park and Zoo to Nerf gun parties, barbecues and camping trips.