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Winter holiday schemes

Paid for school holiday clubs take place across the borough.

There are a number of clubs registered with Ofsted and parents / carers could potentially get tax-free childcare to help cover the costs of these. 

There are also holiday sports/activity clubs which are not registered with Ofsted. Children under 5 years old can't attend unregistered clubs for more than four hours a day.

Click for registered half term holiday clubs

Click for unregistered half term holiday clubs

Budding young artists urged to enter drawing competition: deadline extended to January 31

Thinking of something to do for your children over the festive period?

Young people are being given the chance to win Amazon vouchers by taking part in a drawing competition.

The winning images will be used on Dudley Council’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Local Offer – an online one-stop shop website for children and young people with SEND and their families.

And the winners in each category will receive a £10 Amazon gift voucher.

Dudley holiday activities

Dudley Holiday Activities provides free school holiday activities and food for children aged 5 – 16 who are eligible for benefits-related free school meals and other vulnerable groups.

You can use our website to register your child and book fun and rewarding activities across the borough.

Activities are funded by the Department of Education and hosted by Dudley Council.

Christmas films in Dudley’s Libraries Dudley’s Libraries are hosting Christmas film, crafting and story sessions. Find out more on the libraries Facebook page.

Christmas trail at Himley Hall Join Himley Hall and Park -  for their paper Christmas trail: Reindeer or Pretendeer until 23 December.  Collect your activity sheet from the coffee lounge and follow the clues around the park.(Free to enter but normal car parking charges apply). Full details can be found on the Facebook page - Reindeer trail

Christmas What’sON Guide

Find activities lined up for children and families this festive season:

Dudley Zoo and Castle - The Chronicles of Dudley Castle

         Date: 1-24 December

https://dudleyci.co.uk/services/dudley-zoo-and-castle-the-chronicles-of-dudley-castle

Coseley Library - Children's Christmas Activities in December

         Date: 23 December 2023.

https://dudleyci.co.uk/services/coseley-library-childrens-christmas-activities-in-december

Dudley Performing Arts (DPA) - Winter Concerts

         Date: 21 December

http://boroughhalls.co.uk/dudley-performing-arts.html

Himley Hall and Park - Christmas Trail: Reindeer or Pretendeer

         Date: Till 24 December

https://dudleyci.co.uk/services/himley-hall-and-park-christmas-trail-reindeer-or-pretendeer

Black Country Living Museum - Glad Tidings

         Date: 22 and 23 December 2023

https://dudleyci.co.uk/services/black-country-living-museum-glad-tidings

Stourbridge Library - K'nex Club Sessions

         Date: 23 December 2023

https://dudleyci.co.uk/services/stourbridge-library-knex-club-sessions

Brierley Hill Civic - Santa List: Who Will Make It?

         Date: 17 December 2023.

https://dudleyci.co.uk/services/brierley-hill-civic-santa-list-who-will-make-it

The Muppet Christmas Carol

         Date: 19 December

http://boroughhalls.co.uk/the-muppet-christmas-carol.html

Frozen Sing-A-Long

         Date: 20 December

http://boroughhalls.co.uk/frozen-sing-a-long.html

Red Riding Hood

         Date: 21 December

http://boroughhalls.co.uk/red-riding-hood.html

Stourbridge Library - Make Your Own Christmas Glasses

         Date: 23 and 24 December

https://dudleyci.co.uk/services/stourbridge-library-make-your-own-christmas-glasses

Stourbridge Library - Make a Wishing Wand

         Date: 30 and 31 December 2023

https://dudleyci.co.uk/services/stourbridge-library-make-a-wishing-wand

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