SUMMER SLAM

Thanet’s biggest sports event for the whole family to enjoy over thesummer holidays will be taking place in Margate next week (Thursday 27August).

Running from 1pm to 6pm on Thursday 27 August, the ‘Family SummerSlam’ will be held on the old cricket pitch, behind the swimming pool,in Hartsdown Park.

This free fun day out is organized by the ThanetSports Network, and aims to promote sport and healthy living within thedistrict.Charlton Football Club will be bringing their inflatable footballpitches and access will be available to one half of the Hartsdown SportsHall where Thanet Leisure Force will be on hand, with dance mats androwing machines,Thanet District Council’s Sport Matters team will be holdingvolleyball matches, tug of war games, ultimate Frisbee, handball and youcan try out giant board games while Atlantis Entertainment will berunning gladiator duels, pedal go-karts and bungee runs.

There are also over 15 local sports clubs showcasing their activitiesincluding Margate Yacht Club, Revolution Skate Park, Thanet WanderersRugby Club, Nelson Riding Centre and the Broadstairs and St. Peter’sTennis Club.

The Thanet Coast Project and Pie Factory Music will also bepresent.

Registration is completely FREE on the day from 1pm - 6pm.

For moreinformation please contact 01843 577032 or visit www.thanet.gov.uk/sport

For full details of what’s on for youngpeople in Thanet this summer, visit http://www.thanetyouthmatters.co.uk/ or pickup a copy of Youth Matters.

To get one, call 01843 577050.