“It’s a great way to keep in shape and socialise, and these local sessions might just unearth the next great champion."

The event is taking place at Middlesbrough Sports Village, on Alan Peacock Way, from 10am-4pm on Friday, August 31 and is aimed at those aged 0-25.

Families in Middlesbrough who wish to apply for 30 hours of free childcare a week for their three- or four-year-old will need to do so by this Friday, August 31.

Middlesbrough's newly revamped Newham Grange Farm will play host to an end of summer Alice in Wonderland weekend event.