CHILDREN worked off some of the excesses of Easter at a series of playschemes around the district.

One hundred children took part in sessions at The Chase High School in Malvern, Sport Martley Leisure Complex in Martley and the Hill Centre in Upton throughout this week.

Activities included sports and games, mask-making and team-building exercises for the five to 12-year-olds.

Della Price, from Malvern Hills District Council's sport and recreation department, said: "It's been fantastic. Each site has proved really popular, so much so that we've been fully booked.

"The kids like playing all the different sorts of games and taking part in the arts and crafts too.

"They particularly enjoy doing things with their mates and making new friends at the same time."