Staffordshire University has joined the Space programme for the first time and will be hosting a range of fun activities for children this summer.

Young people aged between 8-17 will be invited to take part in football and outdoor adventure sessions on the Stoke-on-Trent campus.

There will be a different activity on offer every week during August - and it's all completely free.

It marks the first year the University has been involved in the popular Space scheme, which is funded by Staffordshire's Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner. 

Kim Chadwick-Reaney, Head of Schools' Liaison at Staffordshire University, said: "We are delighted to get involved. We have some fantastic facilities on our Stoke-on-Trent campus and it will be great to see young people enjoying them.

"As well as sports pitches, we have a nature reserve which stretches across 10 hectares and includes a pond, river, wood and wildlife meadow. It's a lovely setting for children to get outdoors and explore natural habitats."

Activities are set to include nature walks, natural art and building dens at Staffordshire University's nature reserve (Staffordshire University).

The GetWild activities on campus will be delivered by Staffordshire Wildlife Trust on 8, 15 and 29 August. Each session lasts from 1pm to 3pm and is aimed at eight to 16-year-olds.

Activities are set to include nature walks, natural art and building dens. Places are limited so booking is essential.

There will also be weekly football sessions run by Engage Communities, along with a football tournament on 3 August.

The first session – on 1 August between 4.30pm and 6pm – is for eight to 16-year-olds. The others will take place at a similar time on 8, 15, 22 and 29 August and are aimed at young people aged 11 to 17. People can just turn up on the day.

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