Entitled Sports Unlimited, the basic aim is to provide an innovative new youth sports programme which cascades funding to local communities via the county sports partnerships network.

It is targeted at youngsters who may have some interest in sport, but aren't particularly engaged with community or club sport.
Its age target is 11 to 19 year-olds, and organisers say they are hopeful youngsters will sign up to the programme, and thereafter join local clubs.

Gareth Hill of Active Berwick said: "We have a host of new programs starting in Berwick after the Easter Holidays and we are looking to get them out to the age groups in the borough."

Gymnast Craig Heap, who won two Commonwealth gold medals for England, was at Berwick High School on Thursday to help Active Berwick promote their Sport Unlimited indoor rowing programme.

Craig will be up in the Berwick area again shortly helping Active Berwick push their new spring and summer term Sports Unlimited programme which will include rowing, girls' cricket, archery and canoeing.

Canoeing, organised by the Berwick Youth Project, is aimed at 13-16 year-olds and will take place on Tuesdays between April 27 and May 25. The cost is £3 per session (£10 for all five). To book call John Bell on 01289 333100.

Archery, for 11-15 year-olds, at Berwick High School, is also on Tuesdays, from April 27 to June 29 (3.15-5pm) and the cost is £15.
Girls' cricket is at Tillside on Saturday's between May 1 and July 3 (10am to 12noon). It is for U13s and the cost is £15.

Rowing at Berwick Rowing Club is on Tuesdays and Thursdays between April 29 and May 13 (6.30-8.30pm). The cost is £15 and is for 14-19 year-olds.

To book a place on any of the courses contact North Northumberland Sports Development on 01665 605030 or log onto www.activeberwick .co.uk