Kent Police and Kent Fire and Rescue Service are hosting free fitness sessions for young people in New Ash Green this summer.

The weekly sessions will take place at Clocktower Gym in New Ash Green or Ash-cum-Ridley fire station.

The fitness classes focus on promoting physical activity during the period of the school summer holidays for local teenagers aged 13-18 years old.

The two-hour sessions will include boxing, kick-boxing, and circuit training and will take place on the following dates:

Tuesday, August 5 - Boxing from 10am - 12pm

Tuesday, August 12 - Gym circuits from 10am – 12pm

Tuesday, August 19 - Fire fighter training fro 10am – 2pm at Ash-Cum-Ridley fire station

Tuesday, August 26 - Personal safety from 10am – 12pm

“These sessions are being provided free of charge so we expect them to be popular, and a great way to socialise and keep fit during the summer holidays" - Chris Mallet

PCSO Chris Mallet from Kent Police said: “These sessions are being provided free of charge so we expect them to be popular, and a great way to socialise and keep fit during the summer holidays.

“It is also a chance for those who attend to learn more about the emergency services, and for us to get to know our local residents better.

"We are grateful for the ongoing support from the fire service and the clocktower gym to help provide this opportunity.”

Watch manager, Kevin Porter from Ash-cum-Ridley Fire Station, said: “These sessions are a great way for us to talk to young people from the local area and give them an insight into the work we do to help keep people safe from fire and on the roads. It’s also a good opportunity for them to unlock their potential while trying something new.”

Anyone interested in joining one or all of the sessions can email PCSO Mallet -chris.mallet@kent.pnn.police.uk