THOUSANDS of children enjoyed all kinds of fun and games in Wrexham.

Llwyn Isaf and Queens Square were abuzz with activity as families descended on the town yesterday afternoon for the annual Playday.

The scheme is a UK wide annual celebration of children’s right to play which takes place every August on the first Wednesday of the month.

Activities on the day included a selection of water slides, go-kart construction, several types of arts and crafts, a giant sandpit, deconstruction of computers and many more.

Mel Kearsley, of Wrexham Council's play development team, told the Leader: "It's gone very well - we have had great numbers again. "The water slides are always popular but everything has been busy. "It's about promoting children's right to play and we want to make sure this is a free day out for families.

"It's also about sharing low cost activities that they can do at home."

Katie Dibble, from Treuddyn, came to the event for the first time with her two sons; seven-year-old Harley and five-year-old Xavier. Both particularly enjoyed taking apart computers at the event.

She said: "We've just move here and I heard about this and thought it sounded like it would be a lot of fun.

"Their grandad works with computers so they have really been enjoying themselves doing his job."

Natalie Owen, from Acton, came to the event with her seven-year-old daughter Bella, who particularly enjoyed the water slides.

She said: "We've been before and it's a really good day out. It can be hard to find days out and this is great."

Cllr Rob Walsh, mayor of Wrexham, visited to see the activities for himself.

He told the Leader: "It's wonderful to see so many children and young people playing and working so hard - building go-karts, making sand castles and things out of boxes.

"No one is bored, everyone has a smile on their face and is getting involved. What a success - and it's credit to all of the organisations and volunteers who have organised it."