YOUNG Minstermen fans will be able to meet their heroes over Easter at the York City Holiday Club and the Football Fun Week.

First-team players will be present at both events organised by City's Football in the Community staff.

The Holiday Club is open to boys and girls aged between eight and 14 with 50 places up for grabs.

As well as football, there will be opportunities to play game consoles, snooker and table football.

Art and crafts materials will also be available and the Holiday Club will be based at Bootham Crescent and Clifton Green Primary School.

It will run throughout the Easter holiday with the first week taking place from Monday, April 5 to Thursday, April 8 and the second running from Tuesday, April 13 to Friday, April 16.

The cost for a full day (8am-6pm) is £12, or £10 for concessions.

Half-days (8am-1pm or 1pm-6pm) cost £6 and £5 for concessions.

The Football Fun Week is being held from Monday, April 5 to Thursday, April 8 at Askham Bryan College and is targeted at boys and girls aged between five and 16.

Each day will start at 10am and finish at 3pm and suitable kits and packed lunches will be required.

The cost of the course is £32 and to book your place or receive further details of both events contact York City Football in the Community officer Paul Olsson on 01904 613017 or 07710 258636.

Updated: 09:44 Wednesday, March 24, 2004