YOUNGSTERS can enjoy a host of activities at Sedgefield Borough Council's four leisure centres during the festive period.

Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor pools will offer swims for less than half price, at £1, on selected dates throughout the holiday season and Newton Aycliffe will offer Christmas and New Year's Eve swims for 25p.

Coaches from Middlesbrough Football Club will hold training sessions for five to 14-year-olds at Newton Aycliffe, on Wednesday, December 22, and Thursday, December 23. It costs £18 per person and spaces are limited, call (01642) 262128 for details.

Other activities include football, netball, badminton, basketball, arts and crafts, a roller disco at Newton Aycliffe, remote control car practice and a Nintendo games show.

Spennymoor Leisure Centre will hold a Christmas disco for 11 to 14-year-olds on Tuesday, December 21, priced £2.50.

For details, call Ferryhill Leisure Centre on (01740) 654121, Spennymoor Leisure Centre on (01388) 815827, Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre on (01325) 300800 or Shildon-Sunnydale Leisure Centre on (01388) 777340.