East Kilbride shopping centre is on track for action-packed summer of sport

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With the Olympics set to open in Paris this weekend, EK, East Kilbride is marking the occasion with a programme of action-packed holiday activities for the town’s young sports fans.From table tennis and gymnastics to keep fit, soft tennis and mini golf, youngsters can celebrate the summer of sport with themed events over the next three weekends.All events are free with the exception of the mini golf which has a small charge to raise funds for Kilbryde Hospice.

The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now. Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android East Kilbride Table Tennis Club will be on hand to give young players some top tips on August 4, while young sports fans can get into shape at pop-up keep fit sessions on each Saturday from July 20 to August 10.Arts and crafts fans are also in for a treat with a series of Olympic-themed crafts sessions on July 7, 14 and 21 while football and gymnastics skills will be available on June 30 and July 28.From Monday to Friday, the centre’s events space in Plaza mall will turn into selfie central, with a winner’s podium, trophies, fab fake weights and a massive deckchair available for some perfect pics.If golf is your thing, then the centre’s nine-hole mini golf course in Centre West - complete with tunnels, hills, bridges and more, will challenge even the best putters.