The annual February half term holiday courses far surpassed expectations with many more children attending than thought possible.

Due to the weather and problems with indoor facilities, numbers were expected to be lower than normal but over 180 boys and girls attended the three venues at the Soccer Factory, Littleborough Sports Centre and St Marys Primary School, Middleton.

This was a major achievement and can only put it down to the hard work of the Community Staff ensuring that parents feel comfortable leaving their children with Dales Community Trust and the many attractions on offer during the week.

Awards including certificate and autographed Dale football were presented on Friday at each venue and all attenders were given a certificate of attendance, goodies from Rochdale AFC and tickets for the home game against Dagenham & Redbridge.

Award winners were:

Soccer Factory

Most Improved: Liam Herdman, Josh Howarth, Arden Gisbourne, Louis Torton

Star Performers: Will Shephard, Jake Wykes, Frankie Griffiths, Ethan Howarth

Skills Winners: Robyn Hartley, Matthew Kirkham, Tom Rigby, Curtis Newsham

Personalities: Keane McGuigan, Callum Farrell, Alfie Miller, Aaron Cox

St Marys Primary School, Middleton

Most Improved: Harvey Aikenhead, Liam Wilson

Star Performer: Kaiden Nolan, James Thorburn

Skills Winner: Cameron Dickinson, Harry Hutchinson

Personalities: Josh Wood, Ethan Cooney

Littleborough Community School

Most Improved: Luke Lord, Liam Simpson

Star Performers: Alex Dutton, Christian Dodd

Skills Winners: Luke Fleming, Brody Hartley

Personalities: Sam Wright, Louis White

Courses have already been arranged for the Easter holidays at the same venues plus Siddall Moor Sports College week commencing Tuesday 6^th April (4 days) and Monday 12^th April (5 days)