Youngsters can look forward to an energy-packed summer of fun thanks to a generous cash donation.

Swale Youth Action (SYA) has been awarded £266 from the Sport and Physical Activity Grant Scheme.

The £20,000 fund was set up by Swale council after a Sport England survey found 52% of the borough’s population didn’t take part in any physical activity.

SYA, which is for nine to 14-year-olds, started its school holiday programme on Monday at St Edward’s Catholic Primary School in New Road, Sheerness.

Its project leader, Tony Old, received a cheque from Cllr Mike Whiting, cabinet member for localism, at the first Active Swale Networking Breakfast in Sittingbourne.

Mr Old said: “Receiving this grant has enabled us to provide a fuller programme of activities during the summer programme.

For more information, call the SYA office on 01795 581791.