Children aged 8-13 in Warwickshire 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 the county 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 Central Warwickshire (Leamington and Warwick) programme will take place at:

• Masons Avenue, Lillington on the 24, 26, 31 July and 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 August.
• Lyttleton Road, Packmores on the 23, 25, 30 July and 1, 6, 8, 13, 20, 22, 25, 29 August.
• Acre Cross, Whitnash on the 24, 26, 31 July and 2, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 August.
• Marloes Walk, Sydni Centre on the 27 July and the 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