HUNDREDS of children are enjoying themselves at this year's playscheme at St Michael's High School in Chorley.

More than 700 happy youngsters are enjoying a range of fun activities including horse riding, soccer coaching and raft building.

For budding thespians there is drama workshops and the young performers are planning to present a magical play on Friday, August 11.

Other play activities include lessons in archery, shooting as well as cricket matches and trips to the cinema and Martin Mere Wildlife Sanctuary, in Burscough, near Chorley.

Organiser Jim Green, said: "It's going really well. It's very difficult to describe. There's a multitude of activities and a lot of very happy children here."