Ollies and kickflips on show as Blackpool youngsters grab some air in skateboard activity

Blackpool youngsters got the chance to try out their fakies, carving and goofyfoot style with skateboard lessons at the Grange Park community centre.

By Tim Gavell

Published 29th Oct 2021, 12:30 BST

The event was one of a series put on @The Grange throughout the half term week at the centre, which included trips out, craft clubs, Halloween afternoon tea, parents and toddlers groups, pumpkin picking and a Halloween disco.

The youngsters from the Grange Park area were helped by youth workers to perfect their technique

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The youngsters from the Grange Park area were helped by youth workers to perfect their technique Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

The session lasted most of the day

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The session lasted most of the day

Instructor Jess Winter helps a youngster learn how to skateboard at The Grange

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Instructor Jess Winter helps a youngster learn how to skateboard at The Grange

Jess Winter shows off some of her skills

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Jess Winter shows off some of her skills

Barbara Laskawska (5) was all smiles following her skateboarding lesson

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Barbara Laskawska (5) was all smiles following her skateboarding lesson

The skateboarders were lucky with the weather on the Tuesday but activities went indoors when the rain hit

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The skateboarders were lucky with the weather on the Tuesday but activities went indoors when the rain hit