With the summer holidays almost here, Nottinghamshire County Council is preparing to host a number of summer festivals for young people.

Coun Liz Plant, Committee Vice-Chairman for Children and Young People’s Services, at the council, said: “There are number of festivals thatwill take place during the summer holidays across the county and there promises to be something for everyone.

“There will be a wide range of adrenaline-fuelled activities, music and craft opportunities and the chance for young people to showcase their talents, meet new people and have lots of fun.

“The events are organised by the county council’s youth service and there will be support from a number of organisations who will have display stands at the festivals.

“Our summer youth festivals are a great opportunity to promote the achievements of many young people and highlight the work that goes on within our youth service.

“There are a wide range of fun events and activities taking place at each of the festivals across the county which will offer something for all young people – they are a real celebration of youth in our county.”

Some of the dates already announced are as follows:

· Worksop – Teenfest, taking place, Saturday, July 11, from midday to 7pm, music, dance, sport and art activities for 10 to 19 year olds, The Canche Park, Worksop, free event

· Retford – Skatefest, taking place Saturday, July 18, from midday to 5pm – Skate fest taking place at Retford Park, free event

· Newark and Sherwood – Youthfest, Tuesday 28 – Thursday 30 July, free events from 3 – 7pm, free music, dance, sport and art activities for 10 to 19 year olds. Various locations in Newark and Sherwood – locations to be confirmed, free event

· Mansfield – Myfest: Saturday 1 August, 2pm – 9.30pm, myplace@Westfield Folkhouse Young People’s Centre, Mansfield, free event

For full details on the programme of youth festivals, visit nottinghamshire.gov.uk/4uth