YOUNGSTERS are being invited to take part in a range of activities taking place during the Easter school holidays.

Hartlepool Youth Offending Service and the town's youth service have teamed up to stage Easter Splash 2001, for 13 to 17 year-olds, from today until April 21.

Funded by the Youth Justice Board, the initiative offers activities such as playing the guitar, canoeing, arts and crafts, environmental work and learning how to play basketball and other sports.

The scheme costs £1 for the two weeks.

An enrolment day is being held at Brinkburn Youth Centre today, from 10am to 1pm, where there will be a barbecue.

For further information, telephone (01429) 284044 or (01429) 523790.