Festive activities for Medway children on benefits

Ornamental gold star decoration hanging on a branch on an artificial Christmas Tree. Image focuses on the star but it is surrounded by red ribbons and baubles and other decorations.
Fun events are being organised for children in Medway who receive free school meals [Getty Images]

Children in the Medway towns who receive free school meals are being offered a variety of Christmas activities over the holidays.

Sessions will include snowboarding, sports and drama.

They are being run by MedwayGo, a government funded organisation, with a meal also included in every event.

The programme is for five to 16-year-olds and runs from 23 December to 3 January,

Children who are not eligible for free school meals can also take part for a fee.

Booking for events opens on 2 December on the MedwayGo website.

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