Do you have a child aged 5 to 16 who is eligible for benefit-related free school meals? If so, they could be enjoying an action-packed Summer holiday for free as part of Devon County Council’s government-funded Holiday Activities and Food programme.
Shear Soccer, Lifeworks, River School and SoundArt Radio are offering a choice of free activities in and around Totnes ranging from paddleboarding and games to cookery and crafting. There’s a choice of dates in July and August and all activities come with a healthy, hot and nutritional meal provided. For the latest up-to-date information please visit https://www.devon.gov.uk/educationandfamilies/document/haf-providers-summer-2022/
Here are all the providers in Totnes who are providing HAF activities.
Lifeworks Charity Ltd
Venue: Rushbrook
Activities provided: Activity weeks for young people with learning disabilities. Activities include swimming, canoeing, a water fight, BBQ, pizza making, food bank volunteering, drumming, gardening, foraging, farming, football, tennis and a talent show! Plus trips to a skate park, steam railway and woodlands!
Ages: Secondary
When:
- Tuesday 2 August – Friday 5 August
- Tuesday 9 August – Friday 12 August
- Tuesday 16 August – Friday 19 August
- Tuesday 23 August – Friday 26 August
Booking details: Contact Laraine Vinnie by email communityprojects@lifeworks-uk.org, or call 01803 861069.
Hello Summer – Be Buckfastleigh
Venue: Victoria Park, Buckfastleigh and St. John’s Primary School, Totnes
Activities provided: Art, craft, music, Lego, geology, sports, games, inflatables, swimming, trips, bike repairs skills, treasure hunt, farm visits, storytelling, theatre, puppetry, circus, fun with food, pizza, and more.
Ages: Primary and Secondary
When:
- Monday 25 July – Thursday 28 July
- Monday 1 August – Thursday 4 August
- Monday 8 August – Thursday 11 August
- Monday 15 August – Thursday 18 August
Booking details: Via the Be Buckfastleigh Facebook page. See the Be Buckfastleigh website for the full programme of events.
Additional info: Children must attend with a carer.
River School
Venue: The River Dart, Stoke Gabriel (near Totnes and Torbay)
Activities provided: Canoeing, seasonal crafts and games on the stunning River Dart estuary. Plus archery, raft building, paddleboarding, story telling, wood fired pottery and campfire cooking.
Ages: Primary and Secondary
When:
- Thursday 28 July
- Monday 8 August – Friday 12 August
- Monday 15 August – Friday 19 August
- Monday 22 August – Friday 26 August
Booking details: Via the River School website or the River School Facebook.
Shear Soccer
Venue: King Edward VI Community College (Totnes), Dartmouth Football Club (Dartmouth), Devon FA (Newton Abbot) and Kingsbridge Community College (Kingsbridge)
Activities provided: Football and multi sports plus enrichment including animal HQ, childrens entertainer and magician, DJ, self defence lessons.
Ages: Primary and Secondary
When:
- Monday 25 July – Thursday 28 July
- Monday 1 August – Thursday 4 August
- Monday 8 August – Thursday 11 August
- Monday 15 August – Thursday 18 August
Booking details: Full information and booking on the Shear Soccer website.
Soundart Radio
Venue: Dartington, Newton Abbot, Totnes, Buckland Centre
Activities provided: Arts media, outdoor adventure, cooking.
Ages: Primary and Secondary
When:
- Monday 1 August – Thursday 4 August
- Monday 8 August – Thursday 11 August
- Monday 15 August – Thursday 18 August
- Monday 22 August – Thursday 25 August
- All TBC
Booking details: Via the Soundart Radio website, or call 01803 847185.
Soundart Radio HAF
Summer Spectacular 2022
Dartington Hall
Drop off, Ofsted registered holiday club for ages 6-12
Mondays to Thursdays, from 1st to 25th August, 9am – 3pm each day
Radio broadcasts, arts and crafts, woodland walks and adventures, cooking and a healthy lunch
Book online at
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/haf-summer-spectacular-at-dartington-tickets-347035220687
The Town Mill, Totnes
Workshops for ages 11-16
Mondays to Thursdays, from 1st to 25th August, 10am – 2pm each day
Arts and media activities and skills, and the opportunity to gain a Bronze Arts Award qualification.
Cooking and healthy lunch each day
Book online at
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/haf-summer-spectacular-totnes-tickets-346998530947