Children that receive benefits-related free school meals are being offered free holiday clubs and access to free gym membership in Leicestershire this Easter holidays.

Families with children age 5 to 16 are encouraged to sign up for the sessions, which are being run as part of the government funded Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme.

This Easter holidays local locations include Ashby, Measham, Moira, Coalville, Swadlincote, Castle Donington and other areas across the county.

HAF holiday club sessions are available at venues across the county and offer a range of activities including arts and crafts, sports, dance, games and musical activities, as well as free nutritional meals.

Children ages 11 to 16 can sign up for a HAF junior gym membership at their local leisure centre.

Parents and carers with eligible children will receive an email from [email protected]

Parents can then visit www.leicestershire.gov.uk/HAF or www.active-together.org/holidays-together to view activities on offer and to book places.