A BUMPER summer entertainment programme kicks-off at Yate Shopping Centre this week.

Activities range from ‘Bugs & Butterfly Workshops’ to steel bands and tribute acts.

All acts will be in the Central Square and will run from 11am until 3pm.

Tracy King, Yate Shopping Centre Marketing Manager: “We have assembled a wide range of entertainment acts to keep children of all ages occupied throughout the summer holidays.

“The acts start on Thursday, July 27 and run through until Tuesday, August 29 when an ABBA Tribute act brings matters to a climax.

“These special activities run alongside the ever-popular beach which will be open every day throughout the summer holidays in the Central Square.”

The full list of events is:

Thursday, July 27 - Crazy sand workshop

Tuesday, August 1 - Jungle Jim

Wednesday, August 3 – Bugs & butterfly workshop

Friday, August 5 – Dinosaur workshop

Thursday, August 10 – Beach disco & games

Tuesday, August 15 – Steel Band

Thursday, August 17 – Jungle workshop

Tuesday, August 22 – Punch & Judy

Thursday, August 24 – Bee gees tribute

Tuesday, August 29 – Abba tribute

Further information on the Shopping Centre, the acts and all activities is available at www.yateshoppingcentre.co.uk.