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Date:
1/7/2025
Posted By:
Matt
Category:
Trust News
Free Summer Holiday Clubs return
Nottingham Forest Community Trust is proud to return as a lead partner in delivering Nottingham City’s Holiday Activities & Food (HAF) programme this summer.
As part of the nationally recognised Government initiative, the Trust will provide free, fun-filled holiday clubs for children and young people aged 5 to 16 across Nottingham.
Each session includes a healthy breakfast with cereals and fresh fruit, followed by a hot lunch – supporting children’s wellbeing over the summer break.
Activities include football, drama, arts and crafts, hockey, basketball, cricket, board games, clay building, STEM activities, and more.
Dates & Times
All sessions run from 10am – 2pm on the following days:
Week 1:
Monday 28 July
Tuesday 29 July
Wednesday 30 July
Thursday 31 July
Week 2:
Monday 4 August
Tuesday 5 August
Wednesday 6 August
Thursday 7 August
Week 3:
Monday 11 August
Tuesday 12 August
Wednesday 13 August
Thursday 14 AugustVenues
Dovecote Primary School – Clifton
Victoria Primary School – The Meadows
Mellers Primary School – Radford
Brendon Lawrence Sports Centre – St Ann’s
Robin Hood Primary School – Bestwood
Launched in 2021, the HAF programme helps children stay active, healthy, and connected during the holidays—while receiving nutritious meals in a safe, fun environment.
Important Booking Information
If your child is eligible for benefits-related Free School Meals, you will receive a HAF voucher code from school (format: HAF**** followed by six digits). Enter this code when booking using this link.
Spaces are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
No walk-ins allowed.
All participants must be booked by each Friday before the week’s delivery.
For example, Week 1 needs to be booked by Friday 25 July. Week 2 needs to be booked by Friday 1 August and Week 3 by Friday 8 August.
Bookings will be reviewed and confirmed by Nottingham Forest Community Trust.
Need Help?
If you haven’t received a code or need support, contact Nottingham City Council’s Free Fun and Food team: freefunandfood@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
All codes will be checked against a central system. Incorrect or false codes will result in cancellation.
