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Christmas Holidays Activities and Food Programme

The Christmas holidays are fast approaching. MCRactive and Manchester City Council are offering thousands of FREE places for children eligible for benefits-related free school meals. Activities will range from Sport and Physical Activities, Arts and Crafts and much more. In addition to the activities, their booked place will include a FREE meal during the day.

For more information & to book your child’s space*: You will need to sign up for an MCRactive Go account https://www.mcractive.com/ (sign in) to book free Christmas holiday activities. Once signed up, log into your account – Find Activities – Search by Category ‘MCR Holiday Activity’ – . Use code: 99765 to book free eligible activities. Please also visit https://loadstodo.co.uk/ to view additional FREE holiday activities and other opportunities taking place across the city.

Please only book your child onto a holiday camp if they will be attending. Spaces at each camp are limited. If you book a space and your child can no longer attend, please cancel your space as far in advance as possible, to allow the opportunity for another child to take their space at the activity and free meal.