It’s tattie holiday time!
A reminder that schools are closed from Monday 2 October to Friday 13 October 2023.
We hope you and your family enjoy the autumn break. Stay safe.
Autumn free school meal payment
Families who qualify for free school meals based on financial criteria will receive a single ‘Direct Payment’ of £28.60 to cover the autumn holiday period (10 days) and the three days of industrial action during the last week of term. This payment will be in bank accounts on, or around, Friday 29 September 2023.
You will receive a payment if you have a child currently in:
- P1-P5 in receipt of school clothing grant
- P6-S6 in receipt of free school meals during term time.
If you are not already in receipt of school clothing grant or free school meals you can check your eligibility and apply on our website.
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Making autumn fun for everyone
During the October school holidays we’re offering, with local partner organisations fun, free/affordable activities for children, young people and families.
It includes:
- free adult and child family fun swimming lessons, free disability and inclusion activities and Teen Zone classes with ANGUSalive
- ASN taxi offer
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Skilz Academy glow/multisport and DJ activities
- range of activities at The Hub at Friockheim
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Brechin Golf Club’s free footgolf and lunch deal is back.
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Strathmore Community Rugby Trust activities
- activities and food at Murton Trust
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Voluntary Action Angus have lots of crafts, games and fun activities planned
- Halloween Tea Party at Monifieth Library
- family screenings with Montrose Playhouse
- plus lots more.
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Our autumn fun offer also means our free family fun sessions are back!
Come along and enjoy free activities plus lunch including animal handling, yoga, arts and crafts, storytelling, music, games and much more.
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Arbroath's Keptie Scout Hall, Tuesday 3 October, 11am to 1pm
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Forfar's Guide Centre, Myre Road, Wednesday 4 October, 11am to 1pm
No need to book. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
For further info or dietary requirement, contact Vibrant Communities on 01241 464 628 or email bscommunities@angus.gov.uk
What else is on...
Calling all mini architects and LEGO fans! ANGUSalive with Historic Scotland are hosting an event at Arbroath Library to build a model of Arbroath Abbey with LEGO bricks.
Anyone 10 years old and above can join LEGO specialist Alistair Jelks on 2, 5, 6 and 7 October to learn about architecture, construction and scale of model builds.
Book your free place on ANGUSalive’s website.
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Have you also seen ANGUSalive's Holiday Activities? They've lots going on to make healthy, active and creative memories throughout the holidays. Visit their website to find out more.
Did you know Visit Angus has ideas for children’s trails where you can enjoy some fun family time discovering Angus.
Get those fluffy jumpers and cosy boots on and get exploring!
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