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Cheshire West and Chester School Holiday Activities

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Cheshire West and Chester School Holiday Activities

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Information and contact details for school holiday activities across West Cheshire.

Find activities during the summer holidays

Find information from our Leisure Centres, Libraries and Local Museums

Find Useful resources and information for the school holidays

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Come along and join our Inclusive Children & Youth Groups

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Come along and join our Inclusive Children & Youth Groups

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Here are Endorphins we create engaging and inclusive group sessions where SEND children and young people can play, learn and build confidence!

With themed activities, games and sports for all abilities, our safe and supportive sessions are a great way to have fun, make friends and flourish.

If you have any questions at all then please feel free to contact bookings@endorphins.uk.

If you are booking for the first time, please kindly remember to complete a registration form. This form can be found in your account area once you create a profile with us.

For more information visit our website - Endorphins Group UK

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Date - 30th Jul

Time - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location - Dorin Park School - Wealstone Lane

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Date - 6th Aug

Time - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location - Dorin Park School - Wealstone Lane

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Date - 13th Aug

Time - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location - Dorin Park School - Wealstone Lane

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Date - 20th Aug

Time - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location - Dorin Park School - Wealstone Lane

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Date - 27th Aug

Time - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location - Dorin Park School - Wealstone Lane

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Date - 19th Jul

Time - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm or 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Location - Rossmore School - Red Lion Lane

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The HAF Programme is funded nationally by the Department for Education and supports local organisations to provide free holiday provision to school aged children and young people from reception to year 11 (inclusive) on benefits-related free school meals (FSM), helping them to access healthy food and take part in fun activities and a chance to meet new friends in a safe and fun environment.

There are also paid places available for those who do not fit the criteria, so they can join in.

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The winter Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme was a huge success, thank you to all our providers. Keep an eye out in the coming weeks to find a full list of available clubs for the Easter (HAF) programme 2024 accessible here - Cheshire West and Chester provision

If you have any questions, please email HAF@cheshirewestandchester.gov.ukThe HAF Programme is funded nationally by the Department for Education and provides funding for local organisations to provide activities for eligible children and young people during the Easter, summer and Christmas holidays, helping them to access healthy food and take part in fun activities and a chance to meet new friends in a safe and fun environment .

Criteria/eligibility for the programme

This holiday provision is for school aged children from reception to year 11 (inclusive) who are eligible for benefits-related free school meals (FSM) as well as supporting children and young people with SEND (special education needs and disabilities).

Benefits-related free school meals (FSM) are available to pupils if their parents are in receipt of one of the qualifying benefits, and have a claim verified by their school or local authority.

If your child/children are not currently in receipt of pupil premium free school meals but you think your circumstances mean they could be eligible, please click into the link Further information on eligibility for free school meals

Cost of living support available

Due to the cost-of-living crisis, you may be worried about the rising cost of energy bills, food, and transport. Or may need help accessing welfare rights, benefits and debt advice, support getting all the money you are entitled to, or simply want to know more about national recent support measures.

Whatever your money worries may be, the Council has put together some useful information to help. The web page contains a wealth of information, including the Household Support Fund, the Council's HELP Scheme and on Warm Welcoming Spaces.

The HAF Programme is funded nationally by the Department for Education to support local organisations to provide activities for children and young people eligible for free school meals during the holidays, helping them to access healthy food and take part in fun activities and a chance to meet new friends in a safe and fun environment.

Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme - Annual Report 2022

On 27 October 2021, as part of the Autumn Budget and Spending Review, the Government announced over £200 million a year for the continuation of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme, providing enriching activities and healthy meals for disadvantaged children during school holidays. This annual review focuses on the programme in Cheshire West and Chester across the Easter, summer, and Christmas holidays in 2022. To read the report click here.

Support and Information

Organisation:

The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme

Service Type:

Youth Groups

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The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme

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The winter Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme was a huge success, thank you to all our providers.

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Edsential are delighted to be coordinating the Holiday Activities and Food programme for 2025 for Cheshire West and Chester Council.

On the website you can use the search filters eg. age, type of provision eg. universal, universal and SEN support and Specialist SEN Support.

On each activity you will find send accessibility checklist section so you can see what support is available for each activity.

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e - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location - New Images Youth & Community Centre - Nixon Drive

Visit website/to book (am) here (pm) here

Date - 8th Aug

Time - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm or 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Location - New Images Youth & Community Centre - Nixon Drive

Visit website/to book (am) here or (pm) here

Date - 15th Aug

Time - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm or 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Location - New Images Youth & Community Centre - Nixon Drive

Visit website/to book (am) here or (pm) here

Date - 22nd Aug

Time - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm or 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Location - New Images Youth & Community Centre - Nixon Drive

Visit website/to book (am) here or (pm) here

Date - 29th Aug

Time - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm or 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Location - New Images Youth & Community Centre - Nixon Drive

Visit website/to book (am) here or (pm) here

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🔇 Calm & caring environment — reduced noise & lower capacity

🛋️ Access to a sensory room for relaxation and exploration

🎭 Character visits to spark joy

👫 Siblings welcome — inclusive for all children

📍 Location: 71 Moss Road, Congleton, CW12 3BP

📅 Upcoming Sessions (all 9:00–11:30 am)

26 July 2025

5 August 2025

20 August 2025

30 August 2025

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Looking for a calm, therapeutic experience this summer? Ffrith Famau Care Farm in Cilcain, Flintshire, welcomes individuals with mental health needs and learning disabilities to enjoy meaningful interactions with animals in a peaceful natural setting.

🐓 Meet friendly farm animals

🦙 Support wellbeing through nature

🫏 Gentle, sensory-rich environment

🌳 Ideal for small group or individual visits

📍 Location: Ffrith Farm, Loggerheads Road, Cilcain, Flintshire CH7 5PG

🕙 Open Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 10am–2pm

📞 Contact: 07983 028123

📱 Follow them on social media for updates!

Come and unlock the therapeutic wonders of this welcoming care farm — days filled with joy, animals, and calm.

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The Children’s Adventure Farm Trust (CAFT), based at historic Booth Bank Farm in Millington, Cheshire, offers free-of-charge, inclusive breaks and respite visits for disabled, terminally ill, disadvantaged, or young carer children (up to age 17) across the North West  .

What CAFT offers:

🌾 Outdoor Family Day Visits: 2 hours on 10 acres filled with farm animals (donkeys, alpacas, goats, ducks, and more), woodland exploration, mud & water play, woodland dens, fully enclosed play areas, marshmallow toasting—the works!

🏡 Family Residential Stays: 2-night stays in fully accessible lodgings, including sensory rooms, sports hall with inflatable slide, art and music rooms—designed to cater to all needs  .

🎉 Seasonal Programmes: Year-round themed events—Easter, CAFTFest (summer accessible festival), Halloween, and magical Christmas Woodland visits where every child meets Santa

🧠 Multi-Sensory Suite: Enjoy interactive floors, UV light experiences, sensory therapy rooms, soft play, and immersive aquariums—calming or stimulating, based on individual needs  .

Why families love CAFT:

“Memories to last a lifetime” for children facing daily challenges—this is where laughter, play, and joy meet understanding and care  .

Details & How to Visit:

📌 Where: Booth Bank Farm, Reddy Lane, Millington, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 3RE

📞 Call to enquire: 01565 830 053

🌐 Apply online for Family Day Visits or learn more about residential and seasonal programmes via CAFT’s website (Families section)

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Carers Trust News and Events July-September

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Carers Trust News and Events July-September

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Click on 'News and Events' to read our News Sheet and see what groups we have coming up in your area. Call us on 0300 102 0008 to book to attend.

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Better Together Cheshire West | Carers | Cheshire, UK

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Better Together for Carers and Older People is a new service offering advice and support in Cheshire West and Cheshire

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Joyful Movement is all about fitting fun activity into your day – it can be big or small, as long as it makes you smile.

Moving is good for all of us. It can make us feel great and can be a brilliant way to connect with others, but sometimes it can feel like the last thing you want to do.

To inspire you, the Eat Well Be Active Partnership has put together a handy list of the different types of things you can do or get involved in across the borough. This includes:

Inclusive and accessible activities – activities to support all abilities across the borough.

Active outdoors – places and activities in the great outdoors

Dance – a selection of groups and styles

Yoga and pilates – for moving in a more relaxed way

Water-based activities – from swimming to rowing and kayaking

Fitness classes – classes for all interests and abilities

Back to sport / beginner sport – options for going back to an old favourite or trying something new

Sports clubs – from football, cricket, rugby and beyond

Martial arts – Taekwondo, judo, karate, tai chi and boxing

For full details visit: https://padlet.com/LiveWellCheshireWest/JoyfulMovement

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We’re excited to welcome members back to our Northwich Hub for a super fun Summer Holiday Club this August. Available to members aged 5–17 yrs on the following dates:
August 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 12th, 13th, 14th & 15th August 2025.

Please note:
You are welcome to book a maximum of 4 sessions for your DSC member. If more than 4 sessions are booked, any additional bookings will be removed and refunded.

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Home - Disability Positive

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Live! is a vibrant, independent charity based at New Scene Centre in Hoole, Chester.

We offer:

Active Live! commissioned adult day care service (16+)

All Stars SEND after-school youth club (11+)

50 Days of Fun SEND school holiday club (11+)

Visit our website to book ..

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We support people with neuromuscular condition. All of our programmes of treatment are agreed to suit the individual, but in most cases our aim is to minimise the effects of living with a neuromuscular condition.

Please visit our activity pages for young people.

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Providing accessible play and support to children with additional needs and their families.

For more information visit: SPACE or to book please see link below.

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Storyhouse is a charity, an independent arts centre and creative hub.

Find out what's on during the summer holidays on our calendar below:

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Join us this summer for our free activities aimed at children under 5. You are welcome to attend events outside your local area!

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Details of all the events being run by our libraries teams.

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Our 1-1 telephone appointments for parent carers looking for emotional support.

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Talk to us - we run a free helpline for parents and carers who want to talk through their issues with one of our expert advisers.

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Mental Health Services for Children and Young People

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Mental Health Services for Children and Young People

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Find information about Mental Health Services for young people here

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Helping Children and Young People Stay Safe Online - Homepage - UK Safer Internet Centre

Keeping Children Safe Online - Keeping children safe online | NSPCC

Keeping Children Safe Online - Social Media - What is social media? | NSPCC

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Service offering support with free uniforms in Chester and surrounding areas

Self-referral

Apply for help with Autumn uniforms by 4th August 2025

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KidsBank offers Uniform support to families who have children aged 4-11 years old, who are experiencing hardship and who live within Chester and the surrounding area. Any family in need of support for primary school uniform can submit a Uniform Referral for their children. We give children’s clothing up to size 12-13 years.

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Help with understanding your rights and the school SEN system.

Support with the Education, Health and Care Process (EHCP.

Support with meeting preparation and advocacy

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SEN Sessions on Sundays, please contact for more information

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Inflatabubble | Indoor Inflatable Park & Soft Play in Chester & North Wales

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Inflatabubble | Indoor Inflatable Park & Soft Play in Chester & North Wales | Chester’s Inflatable Theme Park & Family Play Centre

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Welcome to Inflatabubble Chester, a giant inflatable play centre for children and adults alike! Go wild on our bouncy paradise or simply relax in our cafe!

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The Ice Cream Farm has some SEN sessions throughout summer

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Check out all the different jump sessions we have to offer!

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A warehouse filled wall to wall with 50 interconnected trampolines, interactive King Kong Climbing Wall, Slam Dunking and 2 Tumble Tracking trampolines

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Quiet Fridays 3-6pm

By design, we’ve tried to make the experience as accessible as possible so that everyone can join in the fun, with lift access to the first floor of the playbarn and accessible walkways and paths all around the site.

Our quieter, low-capacity sessions take place on Friday evenings during school term time and holidays.

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Take a summer holiday to outer space – no rocket required!

There’s a whole universe to discover at Jodrell Bank, with interactive exhibitions, hands-on activities, and immersive Dome Shows for astronauts of all ages.

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CURIOUS KIDS: The EXPLOSIVE Science Show!

Calling whizz kids, brainiacks and boffins of all ages...This February Half Term get ready for Curious Kids - a science show that will blow all others out of the water! Our incredible Explainers will take you on a journey through the Solar System, exploring forces found on Earth and beyond with real life experiments bound to knock your socks off

Put things into (cosmological) perspective

Discover our newest building, the First Light Pavilion. This stunning new addition includes a state-of-the-art permanent exhibition on the history of Jodrell Bank. It's also home to our Space Dome -an immersive auditorium, and the First Light cafe complete with terrace overlooking the Jodrell Bank Arboretum

Explore the mind-blowing science and pioneering heritage of this special place

Get the latest from Jodrell Bank

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SPARKS Gardening Club Ad for Nantwich Life

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Shared tips from our family for surviving the summer holidays.

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Shared tips from our family for surviving the summer holidays.

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1️⃣ Keep Some Structure

Even a loose routine helps many children feel safe and secure.

🕒 Use visual timetables or Now & Next boards

🛌 Keep meal and bedtime routines consistent

📱 Free visuals/templates:

👉 Widgit free downloads https://www.widgit.com/resources/index.htm

👉 Twinkl visual timetable printables https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/t-c-1551-my-visual-timetable

2️⃣ Plan for Transitions

Talk about what’s coming up, especially if you’re going out or seeing new people.

📖 Social stories and visual prompts work wonders.

🆓 Free templates:

👉 Carol Gray Social Stories https://carolgraysocialstories.com/social-stories/what-is-it/

👉 National Autistic Society – Social Stories Guide https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/communication/communication-tools/social-stories-and-comic-strip-conversations

3️⃣ Use Your Local SEND Offers

Many places run holiday clubs and inclusive events.

📍 Find out what’s happening near you:

👉 Search your Local Offer Summer Padlet

4️⃣ Apply for Short Breaks or Community Connections Funding

You might be able to get support for clubs, carers, or accessible activities. From funding to someone to help settle your child / young person in to activities and clubs.

👉 Contact – https://www.livewell.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/Services/375/What-are-Short-Break

5️⃣ Try Free & Low-Cost Days Out

Sensory-friendly times, quiet hours, and free tickets may be available.

🎟 Ideas & support:

👉 Autism Friendly Screenings

👉 National Trust – free entry scheme info https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/features/access-for-everyone

6️⃣ Prepare a ‘Calm Kit’ or Bag

Pack favourite toys, fidgets, snacks, ear defenders, or comfort items.

💡 Top tip: Keep one in the car or by the front door for spontaneous trips.

7️⃣ Take Time for You

Caring is 24/7. Reach out to your local parent carer forum, SEND support groups, or helplines for a listening ear. https://www.pcfcheshirewest.org/navigate-send