A MODERN youth centre is running a play scheme to keep youngsters entertained during the Easter holidays.

Activities include watching films, crafts and excursions at Myplace, a £4.3m dedicated youth club based in the historic Custom House in Middlesbrough.

The scheme aimed at eight to 13-year-olds will take place from Tuesday, April 2 to Friday, April 5, and Monday, April 8 to Friday, April 12, from 9am to 4pm costing £10 per day or £6 per half day.

The centre is home to a wide range of activities and opportunities for young people including a theatre, TV and recording studio, a cafe and alcohol-free nightclub, sensory room and amphitheatre. For more information the Easter play scheme call 01642-728015 or email myplace@middlesbrough.gov.uk