York City midfielder Darren Dunning went back to school this week to hold a training session with Minstermen team-mate Lee Grant at Malton Comprehensive.

The two players visited Dunning's former school after City supporter James Staff approached communications director Sophie McGill.

Dunning and Grant, currently on loan at KitKat Crescent from Premiership club Aston Villa, also took charge of mini games involving the year 11 pupils as part of the two-hour visit.

City-mad James, who also travelled with the first-team squad to Scarborough's McCain Stadium on Boxing Day after his family made a successful bid for an auction prize, said: "The session went really well and everybody enjoyed it.

"Darren was really pleased to be back at his old school and Lee also seemed to have a good time as well."

Lee Grant (number 25) and Darren Dunning (number 11) are pictured above with the Malton School students, with organiser James Staff centre.

Easter fun for youngsters

YORK City's Football in the Community team will be running Football Fundays during the Easter holiday.

The sessions will take place at Acomb's Lowfield Secondary School from Monday, March 21 to Thursday, March 24 between 10am and 3pm.

The cost is £10 per day or £32 for the week and the sessions are open to boys and girls aged between five and 14.

Packed lunches and suitable clothing for all weathers is required. Places are limited and must be booked in advance.

A booking form and further information can be obtained by ringing York City's community development officer Paul Olsson on 01904 613017 or 07710 258636.

Updated: 11:25 Saturday, March 12, 2005