THE Pendle Leisure Trust has become a learning destination for Children’s University.

This is the latest concept to get children up and active outside school hours and reward them for their efforts.

Children’s University is a national programme that provides five to 14 year olds with exciting and innovative learning activities and experiences outside normal school hours.

The trust is offering a whole host of activities across its numerous facilities, including Marsden Park Golf Course, the Muni Theatre and its three sports centres – Pendle Wavelengths, Pendle Leisure Centre and West Craven Sports Centre.

Children will be rewarded for their participation in voluntary learning activities that will develop their skills and raise aspirations for the future.

Pendle Leisure Trust’s operational manager, Quammer Iqbal, said: "We are committed to people’s health and well-being, and this includes the younger members of our community.

“We also know that young people like to be recognised for their efforts and achievements.

"This is the reason we have partnered up with Children’s University, as this initiative will encourage young people to try new activities, to get fit and active outside school hours and it will hopefully raise their aspirations."