Free Activity Spaces For Children This February Half Term

• News Home
• More from Isle of Wight News

Saturday, 5 February 2022 13:00

By Dominic Kureen @WriteOnDom

• Share on Facebook
• Share on Messenger
• Share on Messenger
• Share on X
• Share on Whatsapp

A range of activities which also provide a nutritious meal are on offer during the February half term.

Free places are available for children and young people who receive benefits-related free school meals and on a paid-for basis as well.

Places are also available for children and young people on Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP), those open to social care, or with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Cllr Debbie Andre, cabinet member for children's services, said:

“Many families struggle financially during the school holidays — coping with the increased costs of food and childcare, while perhaps living off a reduced income.

"This scheme exists to support these households, while offering children new opportunities and experiences they may not have otherwise been able to access.”

Organisations offering activities and how to contact them

Scallywags Holiday Fun Club
Spaces available for 3-18 year olds.
Email: [email protected] or call 07977 709088 for more information.

West Wight Nursery
Offering places for 5-10 year-olds.
Call: 640190 or email: manager.westwightnursery@gmail.com   

YMCA
Offering places at its day camps throughout the February half term holidays for children aged up to 12-years-old.
Email: [email protected] or call 862441 (option 4).

CM Sports
Sports coaching and arts and crafts activities for eligible children aged 5-11, held at Barton Primary, Nine Acres Primary and Queensgate Primary.
Bookings: 02392 987881 or visit: http://www.cm-sports.co.uk   

Island Riding Centre
Riding sessions with a healthy lunch provided for ages six to 14.
Bookings: 214000 or [email protected]  

Aspire Ryde
Children's play session and healthy meal in the Kingdom play activity centre for five to 18-year-olds.
Email: [email protected] or call 716020.

Theatre Educational
A range of professional, experienced community arts tutors will provide arts and theatre themed activities for 7-16 year-olds at Oakfield Primary and Barton Primary schools.
Visit www.theatreeducational.co.uk for full details or call: 07984 170014.

Applications for the Easter holiday period are now open to activity providers. If you represent an organisation and would like to learn more about the Healthy Activity and Food Scheme, visit www.hants.gov.uk/connect4communities 

More from Isle of Wight News

• The Rules Islanders Need To Know For Police And Crime Commissioner Election Postal Voting

  People who have registered for postal votes will see their ballots for the forthcoming Hampshire & Isle of Wight Police & Crime Commissioner election arrive in their letterbox over the next few days.

• Family Pays Tribute To Paul Hart Following Fatal Newport Collision

  A tribute has been issued by after a man and his dog died following a collision on the Isle of Wight.

• Teenager Sentenced For Planning Isle Of Wight Festival Terrorist Attack

  A teenager from the Isle of Wight has been sentenced for planning a terrorist attack and other offences.

• Isle Of Wight Gin Company Wins Medal At 2024 London Spirits Competition

  An Isle of Wight spirit company has received a prestigious national accolade.

• Yellow Weather Warning Issued For Isle Of Wight

  Strong winds may cause some disruption through Monday, with a Yellow Weather Warning issued for the Isle of Wight.

• Police Confirm Bembridge Beach Discovery 'Not Human Remains' Despite Reports To Contrary

  Police have confirmed that bones found on an Isle of Wight beach are not human remains - despite earlier local media headlines to the contrary.

• Police Investigation Updated Following Discovery Of Body

  Officers searching for missing man Alan Souter discovered a body this morning (Friday).

• Spitfires To Soar As Part Of D-Day Commemoration At IW Armed Forces Day

  Is it a bird? Is it a plane?... Well, technically both.

• Another Accolade For Wight Knuckle Brewery At National Independent Beer Awards

  Wight Knuckle Brewery is proud to announce its latest triumph at the prestigious SIBA Independent Beer Awards.

• Uninsured, Unlicensed And Unruly: Man Charged Following Newport Collision

  A man has been charged following a collision in Newport.

• Isle Of Wight Shoplifter Jailed Following Thefts And CBO Breaches

  Habitual shoplifter Warren Russell has been jailed for more than 6 months for breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO).

• Monitoring Equipment To Be Installed On Leeson Road Next Week

  The installation of specialist equipment to monitor any movement around Leeson Road is to begin next week.

• Appeal Launched After 25 Year-Old Man Arrested Following Newport Collision

  Police are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage following a collision in Newport.

• Free Swimming Sessions Available For Isle Of Wight Residents

  Adults on the Isle of Wight looking to improve their healthy lifestyle and become more active will be able to access a free 12-week swimming programme from next month.

• MISSING: Alan Souter, 62, From Freshwater

  Police are appealing for help to find missing Isle of Wight man Alan Souter.

• More Than 2,500 Vehicles Seized Across Hampshire And Isle Of Wight

  Police officers across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight seized more than 2,500 uninsured vehicles last year, as part of the force’s commitment to make our roads safer.

• Hampshire And Isle Of Wight Police And Crime Commissioner Candidates Revealed

  Four candidates are bidding to be Hampshire and Isle of Wight police and crime commissioner.

• Grounded Yacht Leads To Cowes Lifeboat Launching

  A report from a bystander that a 28 foot yacht appeared to need assistance in Newtown Creek led to the launching of Cowes RNLI lifeboat late last (Tuesday) night.

• MP Asks Pharmacy To Expand Its Blister Pack Recycling Scheme

  MP Bob Seely has asked Boots UK Ltd to expand its blister pack recycling scheme to cover more of the Island.

• Cyclist In Her 70s Taken To Hospital Following Crash

  A woman in her 70s has been taken to hospital this afternoon (Tuesday) following a collision with a car.