More than 240 children from 19 schools took part in Commonwealth Games Day at Stevenage's Fairlands Valley Park on Friday.

The Comet: Teamwork was needed for various activitiesTeamwork was needed for various activities (Image: Margesson Photography)

Aimed at inspiring participation through different activities, the event was organised by the charity Stevenage Sporting Futures Team and was inspired by the upcoming Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

The Comet: Martial arts were on the agendaMartial arts were on the agenda (Image: Margesson Photography)

Children took part in a range of sports including aerobics, athletics, cycling, martial arts, football, golf, frisbee and watersports.

The Comet: Pupils enjoyed a day of outdoor physical activitiesPupils enjoyed a day of outdoor physical activities (Image: Margesson Photography)

There was also the opportunity to learn about CPR, as well as take part in a healthy eating masterclass, making a nutrient-dense ‘rainbow salad’.

The Comet: Making a rainbow salad was a health eating activityMaking a rainbow salad was a health eating activity (Image: Margesson Photography)

The emergency services joined in the day, and Stevenage's deputy mayor, Myla Arceno, dropped by too.

The Comet: Playing frisbee was among the activitiesPlaying frisbee was among the activities (Image: Margesson Photography)

Regan Carolan, from the Stevenage Sporting Futures Team, said: "Wow, what an amazing day we had! We hope everyone who joined us had a fantastic day."

The Comet: Stevenage's deputy mayor, Myla Arceno (centre), dropped by to offer support to the activity leaders and pupilsStevenage's deputy mayor, Myla Arceno (centre), dropped by to offer support to the activity leaders and pupils (Image: Margesson Photography)

All the children left with an activity booklet and a water bottle.

The Comet: Pupils had the opportunity to ride bikes in Fairlands Valley ParkPupils had the opportunity to ride bikes in Fairlands Valley Park (Image: Margesson Photography)