Over 500 disabled children from special schools across Essex enjoyed a sports experience day at Harlow Sport Centre and the Outdoor Centre.

With more than 30 different sports 'tasters' to experience, from quad biking to horse riding, food and drink served by the Army, and the chance to meet president Frank Bruno MBE, children from Harlow Fields and beyond had a wonderful time.

Cllr Lorna Spenceley, who is Vice Chairman of Harlow Council this year, joined the children and met organisers Mike and Helen Jackson and members of the team.

The President's Sporting Club has now raised over £1 million to promote sporting facilities and opportunities for disabled children in the area. The money raised is used to provide sports equipment, coaching and tuition, the hire of sports halls and the funding of outings and adventure type holidays. Taking part in sport increases the children's self-confidence, physical development and self-esteem, and helps them to meet the challenges that they may face later in life.