Holiday club fun with Champions Challenge

Youngsters aged 5-15 took part in activities in the church hall every morning from Monday to Friday.

This was the first time a holiday club has been held at St Mark's and was organised by the Reverend Jonathan Frais, Janice Haylock and Heather Whyborne.

Heather said: "The idea is to have bible stories, games, and fun on an Olympic theme - and crafts, snacks and quizzes. We have got 50 children for the whole week which is very encouraging.

"The basic ideas is for them to have fun and learn about Jesus in a fun and light-hearted manner."

She commented reaction had been good: "We have had lots of parents asking if we are doing it next year. We have had a lot of positive response from our church with lots of volunteers.

"A lot of churches do this so we thought we would give it a go this year."