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Posted on July 1st 2024
Holiday Activities and Food Programme - Summer 2024
On this page you'll find details of free activities and food for children and young people in Bexley and Greenwich over the summer holiday, including special events for SEND students (see below).
Thamesmead Festival - Saturday 10th August
Click HERE to download the festival programme. Events run from 12pm to 7pm at Southmere Park. Four stages with live music plus arts and crafts and food stalls. Free entry.
Don't miss the Sensory Tent & Calm Space! See below for details.
Holiday Activities & Food Programme - Bexley & Greenwich
The London boroughs of Bexley and Greenwich are delivering the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme which is being funded by the Department for Education.
The HAF programme provides a variety of fun activities, including sports, food making activities, arts and crafts and other exciting opportunities to learn and develop skills. It’s for school aged children and young people from Reception to Year 11, and runs during the easter, summer and winter school holidays.
Click HERE to visit the Bexley website where you can see a full listing.
Click HERE visit the Greenwich website where you can see a full listing.
Places are funded for those who receive benefits-related Free School Meals (FSM). Children and young people also receive a free balanced meal as part of their day.
Click HERE for details of free meals for kids in Greenwich over the school holiday.
Good Food in Greenwich Community Kitchen
Good Food in Greenwich Community Kitchen is back – there's no forms or fuss, just tuck in! The Good Food in Greenwich Community Kitchen, a monthly community meal organised by volunteer Community Food Champions with support from GCDA and the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
Join us for a free Community meal.
- Wednesday, 24th July, 2024
- St Nicholas Church, 66a Whetstone Road, Kidbrooke, SE3 8PZ
- Lunch served at 1pm - 2.30pm
- Buses: 386, 178, 89
- On street parking available
No booking is required. Just turn up!
Everyone is welcome, bring your family and friends. Please bring along a Tupperware and carrier bag as there is often extra food to take away after 2pm! All our venues have wheelchair/disabled access. If you would like to volunteer, please get in touch with Nicola on 07843 978716 or Fay on 020 8269 4886.
Free summer events for SEND students
Access Sport and Peabody are hosting a free inclusive multi-sport SEND event for disabled young people and their families as well as free holiday provision. Please find more information below.
Thamesmead SEND multi-sport festival
Saturday 27th July, 2 – 4 pm
Sports Club Thamesmead, Bayliss Avenue, SE28 8NJ
Ages 5 – 25
Free for the family. Register here.
Thamesmead SEND holiday activities
Free for the family. Register here: https://bit.ly/SignUp-InclusiveSummer24
- Hula hooping – Monday 29th July and 5th August, 10:00am to 11:00am, 5 to 16 year olds, Sports Club Thamesmead, SE28 8NJ.
- Inclusive rugby – Tuesday 13th and 20th August, 4:00pm to 5:00pm, 8 to 16 year olds, Sports Club Thamesmead, SE28 8NJ.
- Zumba – Wednesday 31st July and 7th August, 11:00am to 12:00pm, 5 to 16 year olds, Waterways Children’s Centre, SE28 8EZ.
- Yoga – Friday 2nd and 9th August, 10:00am to 11:00am, 5 to 16 year olds, Waterways Children’s Centre, SE28 8EZ.
