MALVERN Experience Week is back with a packed programme of events to keep summer holiday boredom at bay for even the most hard-to- please youngsters.

The week, formerly known as Malvern Pride Week, aims to remind residents just how much Malvern has to offer, while attracting new tourists to the town.

This year's programme, running from Monday to Sunday, August 14-20, is full of events for young people, including boot camps, snorkelling and dance sessions at the Splash Leisure Centre, problem solving on Malvern Common, a Apache Indian themed day and a brass rubbing quiz at the Priory.

Other events for 2006 include art exhibitions at Priory Lodge Hall and at Great Malvern Station, plus tours of the Morgan Motor Company factory, Coca Cola Enterprises' Malvern water factory and Malvern Priory.

Visitors will also be able to see hand-crafted fine bone china being made at Bronte Porcelain and hear music in the Priory and in the park.

There will also be several guided walks, including a celebrity town trail, a Rushy Valley and Dripping Well stroll and a tree walk through Priory Park.

Other walks include a Solemates walk for people wishing to improve their health, an architectural walk starting from the Council House, a 'greet the dawn' walk starting at 5am and a climb to the top of the tower at Malvern Priory for spectacular panoramic views.

Throughout the week, Malvern Hills College is offering an adult summer school for over-50s, with arts and crafts, lifestyle and leisure activities.

For details, call 01684 565351.

A full agenda of events will soon be available from Malvern Tourist Information Centre on 01684 892289. Most events will be free.