This summer, be prepared as the Tower Arts Centre, Winchester Discovery Centre and the Theatre Royal combine forces to launch the Freefall Festival for under 18s from 26 July to 22 August.

Freefall provides summer activities and workshops for children of all ages in all three venues, promoting creativity and fun over the summer holidays. In the final week (16-22 Aug), workshops will take place in marquees at River Park and on Monday 16 August all workshops are FREE, so book your places now. Full details are available at www.freefestival.org

On the weekend of Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 August youngsters will be encouraged to perform the skills they learn in the workshops to families, friends and others on an open air stage at River Park so come along and support Winchester's young people.

The Festival is being supported by Winchester City Council, Winchester Round Table and the Winchester's business Improvement District and with support from local businesses and schools to ensure an exciting August for everyone.