Holiday Activities and Food Scheme
We deliver a programme of activities as part of the HAF scheme.
The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) scheme aims to provide healthy food and enriching activities for children aged 4 to 16 who are eligible for benefit-related Free School Meals.
Next HAF Sessions:
What is HAF?
The national HAF scheme has been running in South Ribble since 2021 and is only available in the Summer, Christmas and Easter holidays, but the council wanted to ensure that families could also access the support in October and February half terms.
Our programme for October 22 and February 23 Half Term - HAF Plus - were an add on supported by the Council to the Holiday Activity and Food Programme (HAF) which is a national, Government funded scheme.
The fun activities on offer at our South Ribble Leisure Centres often include swimming, gymnastics, tennis and gym sessions.
This provision:
- Is free of charge
- Offers fun activities and experiences
- Includes free food and refreshments
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Is my child eligible?
If you live in the Borough of South Ribble, your child is aged 4-16 and eligible for benefit-related Free School Meals, then yes.
Where it is a family activity (e.g. family swimming for four) if one child is eligible the rest of the family can attend.
If your child isn't eligible for Free School Meals but would like to attend, you are welcome to turn up on the day and they are welcome to join in if there is availability in the session.
How do I book a place for my child?
In the run up to a HAF scheme, the programme and booking links will be on this web page.
Booking your child's place takes just a few minutes, just view the timetable below and then click the corresponding link to book your chosen activities.
- Use the arrows if you need to select the date you want to book, and click to select the activity
- Leave 'barcode or member number' blank
- Select one ticket and click to accept the attendance rules
- Fill out your child's details, add to basket and then complete your booking
- Please ensure your child is a suitable age for the activity before booking
- Should you like a printable version of the timetable, there is a link at the bottom of this page.
- Note: Unless stated otherwise activities are fully supervised and parents/guardians do not stay for the duration of the camp
Easter Holiday Timetable
Week 1 - 3rd-6th April 2023
Venue addresses at bottom of page
| Venue | Activity | Additional notes | Age group | Time | Days | Booking Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Ribble Tennis Centre | Tennis coaching & games | Fun coaching session, all equipment provided | 6-11 | 12-4pm | Mon, Tue, Wed & Thur | Book Now |
| South Ribble Tennis Centre | Inflatable fun zone *9-10am is an autism friendly session. | Children are to be supervised by parent/guardian | 4-11 | *9-10am, 10-11am, 11-12pm, 1-2pm, 2-3pm, 3-4pm, | Mon, Tue, Wed & Thur | Book Now |
| Penwortham Leisure Centre | Gym Session | Gym instructor will take you through a planned workout programme, inc circuits, resistance weights & cardio | 12-16 | 10-12pm | Mon, Tue, Wed & Thur | Book Now |
| Penwortham Leisure Centre | Fun Swim & Floats | Competent swimmers only - can swim 25m and tread water | 8-16 | 12-2pm | Mon, Tue, Wed & Thur | Book Now |
| Bamber Bridge Leisure Centre | Swimming | Competent swimmers only - can swim 25m and tread water | 8-16 | 10:45-12:45pm | Tue, Wed & Thur | Book Now |
| Bamber Bridge Leisure Centre | Gym session | Gym instructor will take you through a planned workout programme, inc circuits, resistance weights & cardio | 12-16 | 10-12pm | Tue, Wed & Thur | Book Now |
| Leyland Leisure Centre | Swimming | Competent swimmers only - can swim 25m and tread water | 8-16 | 1-3pm | Mon, Tue, Wed & Thur | Book Now |
| Box-Clever | Kick Boxing, Fitness & Games | 5-16 | 9:00-12:30pm & 12:30-4pm | Mon, Tue, Wed & Thur | Book Now | |
| Penwortham Boxing | Boxing, Nature Trails & Games | Coat & outdoor clothing required for the nature trail. | 8-11 | 10-2pm | Mon, Tue, Wed & Thur | Book Now |
| Penwortham Boxing | Boxing & Fitness | 12-16 | 2-4pm | Mon, Tue, Wed & Thur | Book Now | |
| West Paddock Neighbourhood Centre | Inflatable assault course & bungee run, archery, cooking, cycle maintenance, arts & crafts | 12-16 | 4-6pm | Tuesday | Book Now | |
| West Paddock Neighbourhood Centre | Farm Animal Session | Children are to be supervised by parent/guardian | 4-11 | 12-4pm | Monday | Book Now |
| West Paddock Neighbourhood Centre | Easter Egg Hunt & Easter Crafts | Children are to be supervised by parent/guardian | 4-11 | 12-4pm | Thursday | Book Now |
| Moss Side Community Centre | Activities, Games, Arts & Crafts | 4-11 | 10-2pm | Tue & Wed | Book Now | |
| Moss Side Community Centre | Activities, Games, Arts & Crafts | 12-16 | 6:30-8:30pm | Tue & Wed | Book Now | |
| St Mary's Community Centre | Primary Tuition, PE games, creative activities & wellbeing | Children must already be attending primary school | 4-11 | 10-2pm | Tuesday | Book Now |
| Bamber Bridge Leisure Centre & Sports Hub | Football Camp | 12-16 | 2-4pm | Mon, Tue, Wed & Thur | Book Now | |
| Cuerden Church Primary School | Multi-Sports (and Climbing Wall on 5th) | 5-11 | 9-1pm | Mon, Tue, Wed & Thur | Book Now | |
| Kingsfold Primary School | Multi-Sports (and Climbing Wall on 4th) | 5-11 | 9-1pm | Mon, Tue, Wed & Thur | Book Now | |
| Seven Stars Primary School | Multi-Sports (and Climbing Wall on 3rd and 6th) | 5-11 | 9-1pm | Mon, Tue, Wed & Thur | Book Now | |
| Northbrook Barn | Activities, Games, Arts & Crafts | 5-11 | 10-2pm | Tue & Thur | Book Now | |
| Diggy Sticks | Forest school activities | Outdoor activity, dress suitably for the weather conditions | 4-11 | 10:30-2:30pm | Mon, Tue & Thur | Book Now |
Week 2 - 11th-14th April 2023
Venue addresses at bottom of page
| Venue | Activity | Additional notes | Age group | Time | Days | Link Adress |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moss Side Community Centre | Activities, Games, Arts & Crafts | 4-11 | 10-2pm | Tue & Wed | Book Now | |
| Moss Side Community Centre | Activities, Games, Arts & Crafts | 12-16 | 6:30-8:30pm | Tue & Wed | Book Now | |
| West Paddock Neighbourhood Centre | Inflatable assault course & bungee run, archery, cooking, cycle maintenance, arts & crafts | 12-16 | 4-6pm | Tuesday | Book Now | |
| West Paddock Neighbourhood Centre | Climbing Wall | Children are to be supervised by parent/guardian | 4-11 | 12-4pm | Wednesday | Book Now |
| West Paddock Neighbourhood Centre | Circus Skills | Children are to be supervised by parent/guardian | 4-11 | 12-4pm | Friday | Book Now |
| South Ribble Tennis Centre | Football camp | 5-11 | 12-4pm | Tue, Wed, Thur & Fri | Book Now | |
| St Mary's Community Centre | Primary Tuition, PE games, creative activities & wellbeing | Children must already be attending primary school | 4-11 | 10-2pm | Tuesday | Book Now |
| Northbrook Barn | Activities, Games, Arts & Crafts | 5-11 | 10-2pm | Tue & Fri | Book Now |
Venue Addresses
| Bamber Bridge Leisure Centre, Brindle Road, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6YJ | www.southribbleleisure.com |
| Bamber Bridge Sports Hub, Brindle Road, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6YJ | |
| Boxclever, Unit 6 Earnshaw Bridge Mill, Longmeanygate, Leyland, PR26 7PA | |
| Cuerden Church School, Station Road, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6ED | |
| Diggy Sticks, The Coach House, Hurst Grange Park, Hill Road, Penwortham, PR1 9XH (walk up to the café in the park to meet/sign in then walk up to base camp together) | |
| Kingsfold Primary School, Martinfield Road, Penwortham, PR1 9HJ | |
| Leyland Leisure Centre, Lancastergate, Preston, PR25 2EX | www.southribbleleisure.com |
| Moss Side Community Centre, Dunkirk Lane, Leyland, Preston, PR25 1TW | |
| Northbrook Barn, Northbrook Road, Leyland, PR25 2XS | |
| Penwortham Boxing Club, Factory Lane, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 9SR | |
| Penwortham Leisure Centre, Crow Hills Road, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 0JE | www.southribbleleisure.com |
| Seven Stars Primary School, Peacock Hall Road, Leyland, PR25 1TD | |
| South Ribble Tennis Centre, Cuerden Way, Bamber Bridge, PR5 6BJ | www.southribbleleisure.com |
| St Mary's Community Centre, Broadfield Walk, Leyland, PR25 1PD | |
| West Paddock Neighbourhood Centre, West Paddock, Leyland, PR25 1HR | https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/practitioners/supporting-children-and-families/children-and-family-wellbeing-service/ |
Primary Tuition provided by: https://conexustuition.co.uk/preston-west-and-south-ribble/
Need to contact us?
If you have any queries, or if you have any issues accessing the information you need in the format provided above, please contact haf@southribble.gov.uk
Information on Free School Meals from the Government website.
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