Diabetic children were eager to show they could lead lives as active as any of their friends.

Sixteen youngsters with diabetes went on an adventure holiday to Castle Hed Field Studies Centre, at Grange-over-Sands.

Ghyll scrambling, canoeing and orienteering were among activities tried by the nine-to-15-year-olds, who attend Airedale Hospital's diabetes clinic.

Seven medical, nursing and dietetic workers were on hand to show the children how to ensure their health was not at risk.

Alison Blackie, an Airedale diabetic nurse, says the aim of the holiday was to introduce a variety of new activities to the children.

She says: "We gave them the confidence needed to alter their diet and their insulin doses to enable them to have an active, healthy life in future.

"All members of the expedition returned after three days of hectic activity, exhausted but happy and in need of a good night's sleep."

The holiday was funded by Bradford Health Action Zone, and Airedale staff hope to make such trips a regular event if more funding can be found.

Members of the group are pictured trying out canoeing.