Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon, recently visited the Big Summer Party at Heybridge Primary School organised for local children under the Conservative Government’s Holiday Activities and Food Programme. The programme is run by Andrew and Holly Fry of Little Sportsters Coaching which is based in Maldon:
The Holiday Activities and Food Programme was funded with over £200 million for three years from 2022 by the last Conservative Government. It is organised by Essex County Council and provides free activities during school holidays for school-aged children from reception to year 11 (inclusive) who receive benefits-related free school meals. Little Sportsters runs the programme in Maldon, Heybridge, Maylandsea and Tiptree.
Holiday activities and food programme 2022 – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
https://www.activeessex.org/children-young-people/essex-activate/holiday-club
Sir John said: “This is a fantastic programme and I greatly enjoyed meeting the staff and seeing over 50 children enjoying the activities. It is great that it is available free for children from lower income families, providing a meal and exercise daily throughout the holidays and also giving parents a break. Thanks to the Conservative Government, funding is in place for this year and I will be pressing the new Government to continue it next year”
Sir John is pictured with organiser, Holly Fry, and Coach, Danny, with some of the children attending at Heybridge.
