A new sport has been added to the growing line up of activities taking place at this year's Downham Games.

Eastern Daily Press: Organiser, Frances Rayner, right, with Ryston Park Golf Club's PGA professional golfer, Peter Lunt, second left, and volunteers Maisie Cupit and Ben Rayner, launch the Downham Games. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYOrganiser, Frances Rayner, right, with Ryston Park Golf Club's PGA professional golfer, Peter Lunt, second left, and volunteers Maisie Cupit and Ben Rayner, launch the Downham Games. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2018)

Now in its seventh year, the family-focussed sports event taking place on Sunday, June 10, will now include golf.

For the first time in the games' history, the Ryston Park Golf Club will be setting up at the Memorial Playing Fields for participants to have a go and learn more about the sport.

The club has attracted a number of members and visitors from around the county and this year they hope the Downham Games will get more young people taking part in the sport.

Peter Lunt, golf professional and coach, said: 'At the moment, Ryston has a lot of senior members, ladies and men, but very few young people and I am looking forward to the opportunity to meet visitors at the Games and talk to them about golf.

'We will have some promotional vouchers for the club to hand out as prizes on the day.'

Downham Games organiser Frances Rayner said: 'We are always looking for fresh ideas and opportunities for our visitors and this is one that I think everyone, no matter what age will enjoy.

'It's also a great opportunity for the club to demonstrate to the public what they have to offer and to promote themselves so it really does feel like a good opportunity all round.'

This year's Games will commence with a warm up for the athletics competition at 10.45am, with taster sessions and the athletics event running between 11am and 1pm.

Ms Rayner believes the key to the success of Downham Games is the activities on offer which appeals to both young and old, as well as the event being mainly free to take part in.

Costs for the athletics event are priced at £1 for 16 years and under and £2 for 17 years plus.

To get involved or for more information about the day, contact Frances Rayner on 07802 448836 or francesrayner68@gmail.com.

You can keep up to date with how the day is developing at www.facebook.com/DownhamGames.