Football fun in February half-term

Schoolchildren across Greenwich, Bexley and Kent are looking forward to the February half-term holidays later this month, when the latest series of football courses run across the South East by the Charlton Community Trust take place.

Bookings are now being taken for the sessions, with 14 arranged from Monday, February 15th to Friday, February 19th.

And in addition to the trained coaches on hand to improve players' games, plenty of fun lies in store for youngsters aged between five and 15, with a number of prizes to win and goodie bags to be distributed.

The courses, which also include special disability and girls-only sessions, run from 10am-3pm, and application forms are available by calling 020-8850 2866.

Five-day courses

1. CAFC training ground, Sparrows Lane, New Eltham - £45

2. Coldharbour Leisure Centre, Eltham - £37 (special price)

3. Crook Log Leisure Centre, Bexleyheath - £45

4. Greenwich Royal Park, Greenwich - £45

5. Sidcup Leisure Centre, Sidcup - £37 (special price)

6. Wilderness Sports Centre, Sevenoaks - £45

7. St Francis School, Maidstone - £45

8. Acacia Hall, Dartford - £37 (special price)

Three-day courses

11. Monday, February 15th to Wednesday, February 17th: Chatham House, Ramsgate - £40

Two-day courses

9. Monday, February 15th to Tuesday, February 16th: Hall Place, Bexley - £25

15. Monday, February 15th to Tuesday, February 16th: CAFC training ground, Sparrows Lane, Eltham - £30 (girls only)

10. Wednesday, February 17th to Thursday, February 18th: King George Playing Fields, Sidcup - £25

12. Thursday, February 18th to Friday, February 19th: Cherry Orchard Recreation Ground, Herne Bay - £30

One-day courses

14. Wednesday, February 17th: Chartham Memorial Field, Chartham, Canterbury - £15

The daily rate for parents who wish to book for one or two days on a five-day course is £15 per day.

Credit and debit card bookings (£1.50 booking fee per child) can be taken by calling 020-8850 2866.