WEST Somerset Sports & Leisure Centre in Minehead is putting the bounce into children’s birthdays as it opens its doors for a free day of bouncy castle fun as part of a new initiative to put fitness and good old fashioned fun into birthday celebrations.

Families are encouraged to head down between 10am and noon on Saturday to enjoy a free morning on the bouncy castle.

West Somerset Sports & Leisure centre is putting games and team sports into the birthday mix to encourage youngsters put down their tablets and phones and get active.

West Somerset Sports & Leisure Centre swim and sports development manager, Suzanne Richards said: “Of course there will be cake and lots of goodies to enjoy at children’s birthday parties but it is also a great opportunity to let children be children and burn off some excess energy.

"Too many children spend time in front of computers or screens and so why not pick up a cricket bat, bounce on a trampoline or bouncy castle and enjoy a special day with friends and make it a unique day to remember for many years to come.”

For more information please contact Suzanne Richards on 01643 708815.