A day of family fun and games is taking place at Fosse Meadows, near Sharnford, on Wednesday July 30 to mark Love Parks Week.

Organised by the council’s Health and Leisure Services team, the day will include Xplorer orienteering challenges, music and movement, seated volleyball, arts and crafts, face painting, and a variety of sports activities with a Commonwealth Games theme.

This year, for the first time there will also be a bouncy castle and pony rides.

Councillor Sheila Scott, portfolio holder for Health Improvement and Leisure Services at Blaby District Council, said:

“Love Parks Week has the simple aim of encouraging people to visit, enjoy and take pride in their local parks and green spaces. I hope to see lots of people making the most of this event now the sun is out.”

Love Parks Day runs from 10.30am – 3.30pm and entry to the event is free.

Picnics are welcome and there will be ice cream and hot food on site.

To find out what other activities are taking place this summer, an activities guide for young people in Blaby district can be downloaded at www.sportblaby.org.uk/base-guide.

For full details of activities and events visit www.sportblaby.org.uk, email leisure@blaby.gov.uk or call 0116 272 7703.