FAMILIES can enjoy a day of free fun activities in Cricklade this week.

Barnardo's South West is organising a number of events in partnership with the town's library on Friday for families with children aged up to five.

Youngsters can enjoy a soft play session at Cricklade Leisure Centre, icing biscuits at Thames Pre-School, seed-planting at Cricklade Pre-School and a visit to the Smart Zone Children's Club.

In the afternoon there will be free goodie bags at the library, a visit to the fire station and the chance to create a community flower collage at St Sampson's Junior School.

Stephanie Knight, of Barnardo's, said: "The day is open to all local families with a child under the age of five, but older brothers and sisters are welcome too."

Call 01249 463907 or email stephanie.knight@barnardos. org.uk.