Free skateboard workshops for half-term holiday

Free skateboard workshops, a BMX stunt show and street art sessions will be offered during February half-term, South Kesteven District Council has confirmed.

The skateboard sessions would run throughout the day at Deeping, Stamford, Bourne and Grantham skate parks during the holiday, the council said.

The event at Grantham would also mark the official opening of the new park, following its "soft opening" before Christmas.

A BMX stunt show would take place at the Market Deeping BMX Track, where visitors would get the opportunity to have a go at street art and decorate their own equipment, a spokesperson said.

The council said the skateboard workshops would run at 11:00, 11:45, 12:45 and 13:30 GMT on each of the following dates:

• 16 February – Deepings Stake Park
• 17 February – Stamford Skate Park
• 18 February - Bourne Skate Park
• 19 February - Grantham Skate Park

There was no need to book the sessions, according to the council spokesperson.

The official launch of the new Grantham Skate Park would take place at 10:45 GMT on 19 February, they added.

Meanwhile, the BMX stunt show at Market Deeping BMX Track would be held on Saturday 21 February between 11:00 and 14:00 GMT.

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