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Dec 2021
Fun activities at Christmas for children in North Yorkshire revealed
Events are set to take place this Christmas to teach children and young people new skills.
Called the FEASTive programme, it will see activities and event days taking place in each North Yorkshire district over the festive season.
The activities include a stop-motion animation workshop in Knaresborough, where children can learn how to make a short, festive film; as well as workshops where children can learn how to make their own Christmas dinner and Christmas gifts.
The events are funded by the Department for Education’s holiday activities and food programme, which recognises that school holidays can put additional pressures on family finances due to increased food and childcare costs.
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North Yorkshire County Council commissioned North Yorkshire Together, a partnership between Rural Arts, North Yorkshire Sport and North Yorkshire Youth, to run the programme in the county under the banner of FEAST North Yorkshire.
Cllr Patrick Mulligan, Executive Member for Education and Skills said:
The sessions are open to all children and young people in North Yorkshire, but are free to those who are eligible for benefits-related free school meals. They include a free hot meal or packed lunch.
Eligible families have received an information pack, along with a booklet with ideas for activities and things to do over the school holidays.
For more information on the Christmas activities, visit the North Yorkshire Together website.
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