A COUPLE of courses could give the children something to do and also improve their soccer skills during the Christmas break.

Former Coventry City star Lloyd McGrath is the man behind the Sports Development Scheme sessions that take place at various local venues.

The first one takes place on Saturday, December 23 for boys and girls aged 5-15 from 10am-3pm at a cost of £10. Stratford Leisure and Visitor Centre, Alcester Grammar School and St Davids School in Moreton-in-Marsh will provide the facilities.

There is also a three-day course in the new year, again at the reasonable cost of just £25. Sessions will take place at Stratford and Moreton as above and also at Chipping Campden Sports Centre and Kineton High School.

Places should be reserved by next Wednesday, December 20. Ring 02476 402897 or 07977 426930 to book your place.