27 March 2024
 The school spring holidays are just around the corner, it's the perfect time for our young ones to recharge, explore and have fun!
In this newsletter you can find out about opportunities available through the holidays from our holiday food and fun initiative, ANGUSalive, Visit Angus and details about an interactive show happening in Forfar and Kirriemuir.
There’s also a reminder for families who qualify for free school means (based on financial criteria) about the spring holiday free school meal payment.
We hope you all have a lovely break, and we look forward to seeing children and young people back to school on Monday 15 April!
It's time for Holiday Food and Fun - Spring 2024!
This spring school holidays we're offering, with local partner organisations, a range of fun filled activities, including:
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- free adult and child swims throughout Angus
- Arbroath FC Community Trust easter camp
- Holiday club St Andrew’s Church, Arbroath
- Art Attack Angus: messy mornings
- Skilz: Glow and multi sport and astro activities
- Friockheim Community Hub
- Brechin Buccaneers spring into sport
- Brechin Golf Club footgolf
- Easter at East, Old & Inverarity Parish
- Kirriemuir Food Hub
- MYPlace lego club, Montrose
- Montrose Playhouse
- Froickheim Park community stay and play
- Murton Trust
- plus targeted support for identified children and families.
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Find out more about what's on offer on our website. Remember to check for eligible times and booking requirements!
Crack open the fun this Easter with ANGUSalive!
ANGUSalive holiday activities have plenty on offer for kids this Easter. It includes water sports, camps, Bookbug sessions, plus lots more.
Check out ANGUSalive's website for the full programme and information on how to book.
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Visit Angus this spring break
Make sure you check out the Visit Angus website for some ideas on family walks, beaches and play parks to visit and events happening around Angus.
Shaper/Caper’s Ernie’s Emporium – shows in Kirriemuir and Forfar
Join award-winning Shaper/Caper for a fun, interactive show for children aged 3 to 12 and their families, with opportunities to chat and play.
While having fun watching the show, we’ll gather views and thoughts from young people and parents for our Planet Youth Programme in Angus.
Planet Youth is a programme looking at improving young people’s health, wellbeing and relationships. We’re running a pilot in Forfar and Kirriemuir. This is why we are inviting children and families to this free event to gather your views in a fun and exciting way.
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In Kirriemuir – 3 to 6 April. Kirriemuir Guide Hall
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In Forfar – 10 to 13 April at Studio 132, 132 East High Street, Forfar.
Check show times and book your place on the Shaper/Caper website or call 01382 413007.
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Spring holiday free school meal payment
Families who qualify for free school meals based on financial criteria will receive £24 to cover the Spring holiday period (£2.40 x 10 days). This will be in bank accounts around Thursday 28 March 2024. You’ll receive a payment if you have a child currently in:
- P1-P5 who is in receipt of school clothing grant.
- P6-S6 who is 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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