Families in Stafford have a range of summer holiday events and activities coming up at Stafford Family Hub and Silkmore Family Hub.
The programme includes picnic events, creative sessions, youth clubs, games, fire safety activities, a beach party, a tea party and an outdoor market.
Some events are listed as free, while others ask families to book in advance. Where booking information is provided, families are advised to contact the hub before attending.
Tuesday 28 July: Summer Time in Stafford
Gather Community Club is running Summer Time in Stafford at Stafford Family Hub on Tuesday 28 July.
The event is listed as free to attend for families receiving free school meals. Activities include games, sports, mocktail making, competitions, arts and crafts, face painting and sports day activities.
The poster says there is something for everyone.
Monday 3 August: Teddy Bears Picnic
A Teddy Bears Picnic will take place at Silkmore Family Hub on Monday 3 August from 11am to 1pm.
Families are invited to bring their favourite teddy, a picnic blanket, snacks and drinks. The event includes games, stories, music and other family activities.
The event is listed as free to attend and open to all ages.
Wednesday 5 August: National Play Day
Gather Community Club is also running a National Play Day event at Stafford Family Hub on Wednesday 5 August.
The poster lists activities including games, sports, mocktail making, competitions, arts and crafts, face painting and sports day activities.
The event is listed as free to attend for families receiving free school meals.
Thursday 6 August: Teddy Bears Picnic
A second Teddy Bears Picnic will take place at Stafford Family Hub on Thursday 6 August from 11am to 1pm.
Families are again encouraged to bring a teddy, picnic blanket, snacks and drinks. The event includes games, stories, music and activities for the whole family.
The event is listed as free to attend and open to all ages.
Monday 10 August: Early Years Fire Safety
An Early Years Fire Safety session will take place on Monday 10 August for children aged three to five.
The session is being delivered by Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service and Staffordshire County Council, with activities designed to teach basic fire safety in an engaging way.
The poster says activities include dress up, songs and rhymes, stories, stop, drop and roll, and fire safety activities.
Families are asked to book a session by calling 01785 854700 or emailing familyhubadminstafford@staffordshire.gov.uk
Tuesday 11 August: Summer Time in Stafford
Another Summer Time in Stafford session will take place at Stafford Family Hub on Tuesday 11 August.
Activities listed include games, sports, mocktail making, competitions, arts and crafts, face painting and sports day activities.
The event is listed as free to attend for families receiving free school meals.
Wednesday 12 August: Tea Under the Tree
Tea Under the Tree will take place at Stafford Family Hub on Wednesday 12 August.
The event is aimed at children and their families, with tea and treats, games and activities, story time and fancy dress welcome.
There are two sittings available. The first sitting runs from 11am to 12.30pm, while the second sitting runs from 1.30pm to 3pm.
Families can book a place by calling 01785 854700. The poster does not state whether the event is free or paid.
Wednesday 19 August: Summer Beach Party
A Summer Beach Party will take place at Stafford Family Hub on Wednesday 19 August from 10am to 1pm.
The event includes snacks, a Smoothie Shack, hot dogs and fruit pots, with the poster describing it as a day of fun, food, magic and memories.
It is listed as free to book. Families can call 01785 854700 to book a place.
Thursday 20 August: Lego and Games Day
Lego and Games Day will take place at Stafford Family Hub on Thursday 20 August from 10am to 1pm.
The event is for children aged eight to 14 and includes Lego, board games, console gaming and pool.
It is listed as a free event, with booking recommended by calling 01785 854700.
Monday 24 August: Art Attack at Stafford Family Hub
A second Art Attack session will take place at Stafford Family Hub on Monday 24 August from 10am to 12pm.
The event is aimed at children aged five to 11 and includes creative activities such as sticking, cutting, pasting, painting, colouring, stippling and designing.
The event is listed as free to attend, with families advised that it is best to book by calling 01785 854700.
Thursday 27 August: Outdoor Market
Stafford Family Hub will host an Outdoor Market on Thursday 27 August from 11am to 3pm.
The event will take place at Faraday Road, ST16 3NQ, and will include small business stalls, activities for children and information about what is happening at the Family Hub and other services.
The poster does not list booking requirements or whether there is any charge to attend.
Also running during the school holidays
Stafford Family Hub is also collecting donations of preloved school uniforms during the school holidays.
Good condition uniforms, PE kits and outgrown equipment can be donated at Stafford Family Hub, Faraday Road, Stafford, ST16 3NQ.
Donations should be taken to the main entrance.
Drop-off times are Monday to Thursday from 8.30am to 5pm and Friday from 8.30am to 4.30pm.
Chill Out Clubs are also being promoted for juniors aged eight to 13 and seniors aged 12 to 17, with activities including sports, gaming, cooking, dance, drama, music, DJing, team games, technology, arts and crafts, nature, and health and wellbeing.
The poster lists the code Summer4Free and directs families to book through www.eequ.org/chilloutoutclubs.
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