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Free giant Scalextric track brings fun to the Mander Centre this half-term

Little ones and adults alike can enjoy free pit stop racing in the Mander Centre shopping centre in Wolverhampton this half-term.

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ActionBlast events company has set up on the lower mall with a free giant Scalextric track, racing simulator, winners' podium and colouring station for children and young at hearts adults to have a go during the Whitsun school holiday.

Morgan and Scarlet Crampton of ActionBlast events company with the giant Scalextric in the Mander Centre, Wolverhampton
Morgan and Scarlet Crampton of ActionBlast events company with the giant Scalextric in the Mander Centre, Wolverhampton

Morgan and Scarlet Crampton, of Action Blast, have been hosting the fun stop, which will be up and running until Sunday June 1.

The top three fastest racers will be announced on the Enjoy Wolverhampton website and social media on Monday June 2, with prizes up for grabs.

The current fastest time to beat is 4.6 seconds.

The free huge Scalextric track in the Mander Centre that's keeping children entertained this half term
The free huge Scalextric track in the Mander Centre that's keeping children entertained this half term

Morgan Crampton, of ActionBlast, said hundreds of people have been stopping by each day to have a go and it's been heartening to see.

The Scalextric track, suitable for youngsters from age five and upwards, is open from 10am to 3.45pm each day until Sunday.

Laura Taylor, marketing manager at the Mander Centre, said the activity has been proving popular with visitors and she added: "It gives people an experience as well as shopping. Every one of these we do is really popular."

ActionBlast said it is hoping to bring another fun activity to the mall for the big six-week school holiday period.

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