Moor Nook Children and Family Wellbeing Services has been providing a daily dose of festive fun as part of the holiday activities and food (HAF) winter programme.
Arts, crafts, Christmas panto and festive bingo are a few of the fun-filled activities that have been on offer.
The centre even had a special visit from Santa Claus, who popped in to deliver some gifts.
The Neighbourhood Centre is one many across Lancashire bringing families and communities together.
The HAF programme provides four hours of activities a day, including a meal, over four days of the school holiday.
To get a place on the HAF programme, families need to be eligible for free school meals, although this can be subject to the discretion of the centre.
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Sharon Grimshaw, a community family support worker based in the Preston area, said: “It’s hugely important for this community and all communities to have this kind of offer because people are really struggling, especially to put warm meals on the table.”
Moor Nook and other Neighbourhood Centres across the county are also hosting ‘warm and welcome’ sessions, as part of the wider cost of living support.
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County Councillor Cosima Towneley, Lancashire County Council’s cabinet member for children and families, said: “Our Neighbourhood Centres are busy, active places all year round. A real hub for the community and support to many families.
“We know Christmas can be especially tough for some families, which is why initiatives like the HAF programme are so vital, but would encourage everyone to take a look at what is on offer from the Children and Family Wellbeing Services by way of advice, activities and community action by paying your local centre a visit.”
Find your nearest Children and Family Wellbeing Services at lancashire.gov.uk/family and see what other support is available at lancashire.gov.uk/costofliving.
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