A family of trampolinists are launching a bouncing club in Bedford this summer in a bid to teach children more about the sport.

Dedicated coach John Mitchell, 42, and wife Rosy, of Beverley Crescent, Bedford, launched the only trampoline club in the town – Bedford Flyers – more than eight years ago.

And now Rosy's 23-year-old daughter Rosanna Slade has launched a summer trampolining course to offer children a chance to have a go.

Younger brother Jack, 15, who is studying for his GCSEs at Sharnbrook Upper School, has competed in trampolining at a national level and has also just qualified as a coach.

Older sisters Katy, 29, and Hazel, 27, both also bounce, while 11-year-old William is fast following in his brothers footsteps, with a double back somersault already one of his achieved moves.

Rosanna said: "I have trampolined since I was five and to me and my brothers and sisters being on a trampoline just feels natural. William could probably bounce before he could walk.

"It's such a fun sport and so good for you, I just thought it would be great to give bored kids in the summer holidays a chance to have a go."

John, a scientist at Unilever, set up the club from scratch and runs sessions for children of all ages, along with a team of coaches, three nights a week at Biddenham Upper School.

John added: "Rosanna is a really good coach and she has been trampolining for a long time."

The summer club will be running morning and afternoon sessions throughout August at Biddenham Upper School, which cost £12 for two hours or £50 for a week.

For further information, or to book, call Rosanna on 01234 304392 or 07811 037835.