THE Yorkshire Building Society branch in Ilkley is holding an event to help teach financial education to children over October half-term.

The branch, on Station Plaza, will be hosting the event on Tuesday, October 29 and visitors are invited to drop-in between any time between 11am and noon.

Children will be able to participate in the Society’s Money Minds sessions suitable for 5 to 11 years old with balloon and sweet giveaways. The sessions support the Society’s aim to encourage older generations in families to pass on healthy financial habits to children and build financial resilience.

Ilkley branch manager Anthony Pinder, said: “Learning how to effectively manage finances is a vital life skill.

“We really want to engage children, parents and grandparents in the area to help them start conversations about money and pass on their knowledge.

“These sessions will enable them to test and expand their vocabulary and understanding of money through our activities.

“We’re committed to supporting our communities in teaching financial education and through our Money Minds programme we are helping to improve financial capability in the UK.”