YOUNGSTERS are enjoying a series of half-term events.

They are taking part in a wide variety of activities at Hambleton Leisure Centre, Northallerton, and today sees the return of taster sessions in fencing

Run in partnership with the Modern Pentathlon Association, the sessions are open to those aged over ten, with Yorkshire and national champions on hand to pass on coaching tips.

Sam Sanderson, from Thirsk, who represents Great Britain in the pentathlon, will be one of the coaches.

Also available throughout the week are sessions where new sports can be tried.

For more information, call Hambleton Leisure Centre on 01609-777070.

Each Hambleton leisure centre operates different activities during the school holidays. For more information, contact Bedale Leisure Centre, on 01677-427272, Stokesley Leisure Centre on 01642-711140 and Thirsk Swimming Pool on 01845-522447.