Lewisham Holiday Activity and Food Programme is now live

News - 17 July 2026

Lewisham Council has been awarded funding to continue delivering the Holiday Activities and Food Programme for another 3 years.

The summer 2026 timetable has now gone live!

The Holiday Activity and Food Programme consists of free activities and a free, nutritious meal for children (in receipt of benefit-related Free School Meals) aged 4–16 during the summer holidays. 

Activities start from Monday 20 July. More information and the full timetable can be found on Lewisham Council's website.

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