Source: City of Plymouth
Throughout August, parks and green spaces in Plymouth will be filled with fun, free activities for families.
These events are a great opportunity to keep kids entertained during the summer holiday while also finding out more about the support that’s on offer for parents and carers across the city.
The popular Fit and Fed programme will go on tour every Tuesday during August, taking place from 10am to 2pm:
- Victoria Park on Tuesday 5 August
- Ernesettle Green on Tuesday 12 August
- Tothill Park on Tuesday 19 August
- Central Park on Tuesday 26 August.
Hundreds of free healthy lunches will be available for children at each event, offered on a first come, first served basis.
Organised by Plymouth Active Leisure and Plymouth City Council with support from Plymouth Argyle Community Trust and St John’s Ambulance, Fit and Fed on Tour features a huge range of activities for children to enjoy.
This includes inflatables, slime making, scrap art sessions, cycling, mini golf and archery. Local organisations such as Peninsula Dental School and Plymouth Libraries will also be on hand with games, activities and lots of advice and guidance for parents and carers.
Councillor Sue Dann, Cabinet Member for Sport and Leisure, said: “Fit and Fed is a lifeline for many families during the summer holidays. It’s about making sure children have access to healthy food, safe spaces to play, and opportunities to stay active and engaged.
“I’m delighted that we’re working with Plymouth Active Leisure to take Fit & Fed on tour once again this year so that even more families can access support right in the heart of their communities.”
Plymouth Family Hubs will then be hosting ‘Play and Beyond’ events on Wednesdays throughout August, which also take place between 10am and 2pm:
- Devonport Park on Wednesday 6 August
- Hillcrest Park (near Hillcrest Close) in Plympton on Wednesday 13 August
- Freedom Fields Park on Wednesday 20 August
- Bond Street Park in Southway on Wednesday 20 August
- Deans Cross Playing Fields in Plymstock on Wednesday 27 August.
The Family Hubs teams from Barnardo’s, Action for Children and LARK will be on hand at these events providing fun activities for children of all ages, including face painting, bouncy castles, football, STEM activities and storytelling sessions.
There will also be lots of advice available about infant feeding and learning activities to try at home with younger children. Young parents can also find out more about the local support available to them.
Staff will also be on hand to showcase all the support on offer at your local Family Hub, including parenting workshops, courses and more.
Councillor Jemima Laing, Cabinet Member for Children’s Social Care said: “We’re really excited to be bringing free, family-friendly fun to local communities across Plymouth this August.
“These events are a brilliant way to keep children active and entertained during the summer holidays, while also connecting parents and carers with the fantastic support available to them.”
Plymouth Family Hubs are also hosting free pop-up sessions with lots of activities and storytelling at The Little Box, outside The Box on Tavistock Place. All families are welcome, but the activities are aimed at pre-school age children. The sessions will include ideas for activities that parents and carers can try at home with their children.
Drop in to the sessions anytime between 9.30am and 3pm, with stories at 10am, 11.30am and 1pm, every weekday from 4 to 8 August and 11 to 15 August.
Find out more about Plymouth Family Hubs at www.plymouth.gov.uk/family-hubs or follow Plymouth Family Hubs on Facebook.
Find out more about Fit and Fed programme at www.plymouth.gov.uk/fit-and-fed.