The Change4Life information centre at Doorways in Woolshops, Halifax, is giving out free boomerangs and skipping ropes to encourage families to exercise for an hour every day.

Mandy Kennedy, team manager, said: "It doesn't need to be all at once and it can be as simple as walking to the shops rather than hopping in the car, taking the kids to the playground at the weekend or taking up the free under-16 swimming pass and getting off the sofa and into the pool."

The promotion is the first in the centre's Eight Top Tips for Top Kids scheme, which will see staff dish out free, themed goody bags over the next six weeks to help parents keep their children healthy.

Families can visit for free weigh-ins and play on the centre's Wii Fit console together.

Ms Kennedy said: "We're here to provide advice in a fun, friendly way, so just call in, register with us and pick up your 60-minute information pack with a free piece of fruit.

"We can talk you through what it all means and recommend relevant local services for you and your family."

The shop is open Monday to Thursday from 9am to 5pm, and from 9am to 4pm on Fridays.