Children aged 8-13 in Stratford will be able to indulge in free snacks and exciting sport and creative activities including football and crafts this summer.

‘Positive about Young People’ (PaYP) will be running their popular Snax ‘n’ Sports programme all over Warwickshire in July and August.

The programme, which is a partnership between Warwickshire County Council and Warwickshire Police, is free of charge and has been organised to give young people something fun and innovative to do during the holidays. It also gives young people a chance to feel part of their communities.

All sessions will run between 23 July and 31 August from 12pm – 3pm, with refreshments provided. The programme is run on a drop-in basis.

Mark Bolton, of Positive about Young People at Warwickshire County Council said: “It’s a fantastic way to persuade young people to take part in these activities, it gives them something fresh and exciting to do over the holidays before they go back to school, and it’s free!”

The Stratford programme will take place at:

• St Faiths Road, Alcester on the 23, 25, 30 July and 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 29 August.
• Justin’s Avenue, Clopton on the 27 July and 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August.
• Studley Sports Club, Eldorado Close, Studley on the 24, 26, 31 July and 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 August.
• The Close, Lower Quinton on the 23, 25, 30 July and the 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 29 August.
• Marston Avenue, Lighthorne Heath on the 27 July and 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August.

Parents and carers should note that parental consent is required in order for children to take part in the scheme.

You can find out more about the scheme by logging onto the Snax ‘n’ Sports section of the Positive about Young People website: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/payp or calling 024 7675 4168. Alternatively you can visit the Summer Activities section on theZone website www.wpthezone.com