Plenty of fun

Our rundown of events to keep the kids entertained

THERE may be j ust under three weeks left of the school holidays, but there’s no shortage of activities to keep Dundonians entertained.

Green-fingered kids and families can take advantage of free hours of fun when the City Road Allotments hosts its summer open day on Sunday.

Refreshments, fresh produce from the gardens and homebaking will all be on offer and there will be a range of competitions.

The miniature garden contest challenges youngsters to create their own model garden with natural materials and their own decorations.

All entrants will receive a certificate for taking part, while first prize entries will receive a small prize. The event takes place from 11am-3pm.

Monday sees t he Ancrum Outdoor Centre offer two exciting days out.

Young explorers aged 8-12 are being given the chance to head out to the Arbroath cliffs where they will go on a journey along the coastline, explore the caves, scramble up rock faces and jump in the sea.

If that doesn’t take their fancy, kids aged 12-16 have the opportunity for a crash course i n kayaking.

Derek Napier (pictured right) from Ancrum Outdoor Centre said: “We’ve been promoting these activities for most of the year and we’ve had a phenomenal response.

“They’ll go on a journey across the coastline, through caves and an adventure that they’ll want to do again. It’s great for confidence building and I’d encourage anyone to book now.”

Coaching will be given on how to navigate your own kayak in a loch as part of this popular event.

Both activities cost £35 and run from 9am-5pm. All equipment will be provided and anyone taking part should bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink

Call Ancrum Outdoor Centre on 01382 435911 or visit ancrum.com to book.

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