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Jul 2023
Holiday clubs 'lifesaver' amid cost of living crisis, says Harrogate mum
A Harrogate mum has said a summer holiday programme will be a “lifesaver” amid the cost of living crisis.
The FEAST programme, which takes place from Monday, July 24, until Friday, September 1, gives children and young people across the county with a chance to socialise, learn new skills and stay active.
Open to all children and young people in North Yorkshire, those who receive benefits-related free school meals can attend for free and also receive a hot meal or packed lunch.
Single mother-of-two Jade Wrightson, from Harrogate, is among those who will benefit the scheme during the summer.
Ms Wrightson, whose children Freddie, aged nine, and eight-year-old Emmie, have taken part in the programme before, said it is a lifesaver at a time when money remains tight.
She said:
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North Yorkshire Council has been allocated funding by the Department of Education for this year’s provision of summer activities.
The programme received bids from 120 activity providers this year of which 101 were successful - an increase compared to the 69 that offered the sessions last year.
Cllr Annabel Wilkinson, executive councillor for education, learning and skills, said:
Eligible families across North Yorkshire will receive information about FEAST and a voucher to book their free place via their school.
For more information on the scheme, visit the North Yorkshire Together website here.
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