SCORES of youngsters have been enjoying an activity packed summer holiday in Winchester thanks to the work of the city's Tower Arts Centre.

The children, all aged under 16, have been learning a whole host of new skills in a week-long series of events aimed at filling their time.

Perhaps the most unusual of the skills on offer was the chance to learn some circus tricks, which staff at the centre on the Romsey Road said was one of the most popular.

A spokesman for the Tower Arts Centre said the idea was to give children something practical, useful and fun to do during the long summer holidays.