Free events for kids in East Yorkshire during Easter holidays
Families are being offered free days out and activities during the Easter holidays.Children who receive benefits-related free school meals will be able to take part in horse riding lessons, roller discos, archery and yoga.There will also be a chance to meet Shetland ponies and enjoy farm experiences.East Riding of Yorkshire Council said places would need to be booked on a "first-come, first-served basis".
Other activities on offer will include musical-themed dance workshops, crafts, a sports camp and outdoor adventure sessions.Children and young people who have an education, health and care plan will also be able to take part.The council said most sessions would last for four hours and each child could take part in up to four sessions, subject to availability.The Holiday Activities and Food programme is being funded by the Department for Education.Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
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