An Olympic silver medallist from Stoke-on-Trent has helped kickstart the next generation of sporting success stories with primary school taster sessions.

Potteries-born canoeist Adam Burgess invited six children from Fenton's Co-op Academy Glebe to try out the sport as part of the JCB Hubb Holidays scheme.

Adam, 34, won silver at the Paris 2024 Games as well as team Gold and individual Silver medals at this summer's World Canoe Championships in Oklahoma.

The Olympian, who took up the sport by chance at the age of 10, coached the youngsters through a taster session at Stone and Stafford Canoe Club last week.

Adam, who is sponsored by JCB, said: "I got into canoeing by chance when someone at school dropped out of a taster session just like this and I put my hand up to go instead.

"So, it's fantastic to be able to inspire the next generation by sharing my experience and showing anything is possible with determination and self-belief.

"I am a passionate believer in the power of sport to teach great lessons in life too - whether that's resilience, teamwork or just working hard to achieve your full potential. "

Each half-term break charity The Hubb Foundation is funded by digger giant JCB to work with 35 local schools to deliver a host of aspirational activities for 1,000 disadvantaged Stoke-on-Trent children.

Adam added: "JCB has backed me for many years now and it's brilliant for me to be part of the Hubb Holidays scheme.

"It is helping thousands of children from my home county explore activities they may otherwise never get to try and I'm proud to be doing my bit to encourage local youngsters to think and dream big."

The Hubb Foundation Chief Operating Officer Adam Yates said: "All children need great role models and as a local lad Adam is perfectly placed to inspire these young people.

"The JCB Hubb Holidays scheme aims to break down the barriers of disadvantage by giving children opportunities to grow and thrive, and this is a perfect example of how our partnership brings this ambition to life."

Other Hubb Holidays activities through the week saw children from Chell Heath and Bradeley experiencing live professional performances by Newcastle's New Vic theatre.

JCB apprentices also led innovative STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) sessions at St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy, Tunstall.

For more information about the Hubb Holidays scheme, visit the website here.