Free Easter activities provided for children from disadvantaged Melton families
Venues across Melton are hosting free activities over the Easter holidays for disadvantaged children living locally.
Families with youngsters aged five to 16 who are receiving benefits-related free school meals can apply for places in free holiday clubs and access to free gym membership.
They are encouraged to sign up now for the sessions, which are part of the government-funded Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme, coordinated by Leicestershire County Council working with Active Together.
HAF holiday club sessions are available at venues across the county and offer a range of activities, including arts and crafts, sports, dance, games, and music activities, as well as a nutritious meal.
Youngsters aged 11-16 years can sign up for a HAF junior gym membership, available at their local leisure centre.
The venues taking part in the scheme in Melton include Melton Sports Village, Waterfield Leisure Centre, St Mary’s Primary School, the Regal Cinema and Jungle Bugs
Councillor Charles Pugsley, lead member for children and families at County Hall, said: “The HAF sessions help young people build social skills and make new friends in a supportive and fun environment.
“They also provide a great opportunity for them to enjoy and build on existing hobbies or learn new skills.
"I would encourage anyone who is eligible to have a look at what’s on offer this Easter.”
Parents and carers with eligible children will receive an email from [email protected] – they can then visit www.leicestershire.gov.uk/HAF, or www.active-together.org/holidays-together to view activities on offer and to book places.