Children enjoy a 'historic' health boost at castle

YOUNGSTERS from Newcastle's West End have been enjoying a 'historic' health boost thanks to a community project.

- EMILY GRAY

Pupils from Bridgewater Primary School and Scotswood Village Nursery have been learning about local history - which was brought to life through a visit to Newcastle Castle.

The sessions, which encourage exercise and healthy eating, saw the children take part in fun activities such as space hopper jousting and lessons learning all about foods from the past.

The activities have been run in partnership between local charity Healthworks and Newcastle Castle, using funding provided by New Tyne West Development Company.

North East based charity Healthworks supports people of all ages across the region to live longer, healthier and happier lives. Celebrating its 30th year, the charity's recent impact report estimated that its community interventions could have saved the health and social care system over £40million.