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24
Jul 2023
Last Updated: 24/07/2023
Ripon's children invited to take part in free summer activities
For the third successive year, Ripon Together and its partners have arranged a programme of free activities for young people this summer.
The four-day Funfest starts on Monday August 14 and offers something for everyone at locations across the city and at Studley Royal Cricket Club.
Activities range from storytelling to juggling, mindfulness and formal sports coaching in cricket and football.
While the events are free, those planning to attend need to book for many of them and further details can be obtained by clicking here
At Studley Royal Cricket Club on Monday, August 14, there will be relay races and an obstacle course, alongside coaching from Ripon Runners and cricket coaching.
On the same day, Ripon Library will have a smoothie bike in place, so that people can use pedal power to make their own healthy drinks. There will also be stories and games for young children, followed by a film evening for teenagers.
On Tuesday, August 15, in addition to the cricket and athletics at Studley Royal, Ripon Spa Croquet Club will also be running a come and play session.
Spa Park is the venue for August 16, where there will be football coaching, circus skills training and crazy golf.
The Funfest finale will be staged Studley Royal Cricket Club on Thursday August 17 with a large inflatable obstacle course in place, sumo wrestling and croquet.
Inspire Youth will be providing mindfulness, table tennis, football penalties and other activities. There will also be free food.
David Ingham, a director of Ripon Together, said:
“We are massively grateful to our local councillors, Morrisons, The Jepson Trust and Ripon Girls Club for our funding. The programme is also a great example of how Ripon Together can bring the community together to deliver for the city.
"Studley Royal Cricket Club, Ripon Spa Croquet Club, YMCA and others have been so supportive in delivering this programme for the children of our city.”
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