A SERIES of free activities is being staged across Keighley aimed at encouraging people to try something new.

The Try Something Spring programme, designed for all ages, is taking place over the Easter holiday period.

Keighley Town Council is spearheading the venture, in conjunction with several groups and organisations, following the success of a similar initiative last summer.

Over 200 people took part in Try Something Summer.

A spokesperson says: "Building on the popularity of last year's scheme, Try Something Spring is a programme of free sessions for people who live in the Keighley parish area.

"The project is designed to encourage people to step out of their comfort zone, learn new skills and feel more connected to their community.

"There are different activities taking place in partnership with local groups and organisations – including a volunteer drop-in session with Action Point, a wood workshop with the Responsible Timber Co and a samba drumming session with the Jamba Community Samba Band."

The project has been funded by the town council's events and community action committee.

Its chair, Councillor Abdul Shohid, says: "We are delighted to be working with more local organisations and promoting the amazing work they do, as well as supporting fun and free activities for residents.

"Keighley has so much to offer, and this is a great opportunity people can engage with."

Booking is not required for any of the sessions.

The programme of activities includes:

Monday, March 25 – Wood workshop with The Responsible Timber Co, at Woodville Activity Centre, Woodville Road, Keighley, 10am-3pm. All ages (under-16s require adult supervision). Drop-in.

Tuesday, March 26 – Volunteer drop-in session with Action Point, at the Temple Row Centre, 23 Temple Row, Keighley, 10am-noon. All ages (under-16s require adult supervision).

Wednesday, March 27, and Wednesday, April 3 – Samba drumming session with the Jamba Community Samba Band, at the Jam on Top Studios, Third Floor, Melbourne House, Chesham Street, off Dalton Lane, Keighley, 6pm-8pm. All ages (children require adult supervision).

Tuesday, April 2 – Walk and Wheel session, 1.30pm-2.30pm. Meet at Keighley Leisure Centre. Ages 18-plus.

Thursday, April 4 – Look and See history walk with Keighley and District Local History Society, 11am-noon. Meet at Town Hall Square. All ages (under-16s require adult supervision).

Friday, April 5 – Swing into Spring creative craft session, at the Downstairs Project, Keighley Civic Centre, North Street, 10am-noon. All ages (under-16s require adult supervision).