Funding for MedwayGo prolonged for an extra three years

We have welcomed the information that the UK Government will proceed to fund MedwayGo for the subsequent three years.

MedwayGo is the council’s free, authorities funded Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme for kids aged between 5 and 16-years outdated who’re eligible for benefits-related free college meals.

Running throughout the Easter, Summer and Christmas college holidays, MedwayGo supplies hundreds of free exercise classes and wholesome meals for Medway’s kids yearly.

This summer season, greater than 3,000 kids loved actions like soccer, forensics, musical theatre and even crusing via MedwayGo.

Free locations can be found for these eligible for profit associated college meals, and there are a restricted variety of free classes for sorted kids, kids from army households or kids with SEND wants. However, households may also pay to attend among the classes which might be run via MedwayGo.

The subsequent MedwayGo classes will run over the Christmas holidays, with bookings because of open in December. MedwayGo can even be internet hosting one other household enjoyable day this October – you’ll be able to hold up-to-date by following their social media.

Offers an important lifeline

Cllr Teresa Murray, Deputy Leader of Medway Council, mentioned: “It is unbelievable information that the federal government has prolonged the HAF programme for the subsequent three years.

“We know that for a lot of households in Medway, MedwayGo affords an important lifeline within the college holidays. Each session features a free nutritious lunch, and it makes positive that kids in Medway have the chance to participate in numerous enjoyable and thrilling actions throughout the holidays.

“We know that our MedwayGo sessions are incredibly popular, and to have confirmation that they will continue to be there to provide much-needed support for some of our most vulnerable residents is great to hear.”

Find out more about MedwayGo.