Wolves charity extends football sessions for kids

The charity already hosts children at various locations around Wolverhampton

Extra footballing sessions run by Wolverhampton Wanderers' charity are to be held across the summer.

Wolves Foundation’s Kicks in the Park encourages children to get involved in football and there are already weekly sessions in Aldersley, All Saints and Bilston College.

During the school holidays, extra opportunities are being added at Heath Town Park, West Park, Bantock Park, Phoenix Park, Hickman Park and East Park.

“As staff out and about delivering activities in the local community, we have seen how busy these parks can be and hopefully the Kicks sessions will prove popular," Pippa Jukes, senior community and cohesion officer at Wolves Foundation said.

Activities will take place from 13:00 to 15:00 BST, for eight to 18-year-olds, and are completely free of charge, the charity said.

“We are once again really looking forward to staging Kicks in the Park and offering football-based activities for young people from across the city to enjoy during the summer holidays,” Ms Jukes added.

“This year, as well as returning to the venues from previous years of Heath Town Park, West Park and Bantock Park, we have also decided to add three new venues across alternate weeks.

“It is always important for us as a Foundation to try and make sure we are engaging young people across the whole city, and by adding in Phoenix Park, Hickman Park and East Park, we can attract even more young people to come along."

The scheme is funded by the Premier League Charitable Fund and there will be additional workshops and the chance for children to try out other activities.