A SNOW sports group is trying to bring a piece of the Winter Olympics to Kendal.

Kendal Showsports Club, on Canal Head, is holding an open day on Sunday, October 26, as part of a nationwide initiative by Sport England called '30 Days of Snowsport'.

It is completely free to attend and is designed to increase interest and participation in winter sports.

There will be free skiing and snowboarding 45 minute sessions with qualified instructors followed by a BBQ.

The day will run from 10am to 3pm and all equipment, apart from gloves, is provided.

For more information visit www.kendalsnowsportsclub.co.uk or email info@kendalsnowsportsclub.co.uk.