About 100 children with special needs are taking part in their own special Olympics in Oxford.

The games, organised by the charity Kids Enjoy Exercise Now, will take place at New College sports ground in St Cross Street from 2pm to 5pm on June 21.

The children will take part in an obstacle course, javelin throwing and relay races.

The charity was set up by students from Oxford University and Oxford Polytechnic, now Oxford Brookes University, to offer sport and recreation opportunities to children and young adults with special needs in Oxfordshire.

It organises weekly activities for more than 120 young people, including those with learning difficulties, autism, Down's Syndrome and cerebral palsy.

In February, the charity, which is based in Cowley Road and is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, launched a social group for people over the age of 18.

The annual Olympics have become a highlight of its activities.

About 250 students help out each year at the charity, which has inspired students in London, York and Washington to set up similar groups.

The Olympics will mark a year of achievement for participants who have enjoyed Keen's recreational activities during the year.

Jonathan Baggs, Keen Co-ordinator said: "Keen focuses on activities that promote development of physical and social skills.

"With our new session providing more age-specific activities for our older participants, we're more keen than ever."