Dorset Council residents under the age of 16 are able to access free swimming from 17th December to the 1st of January in many of the leisure centres across the county. This opportunity follows on from the success of the free swimming available over this years summer holiday that saw almost 30,000 sessions… Read more Free Christmas holiday Swimming sessions for children and young people.
After securing additional funding, Dorset Council residents under the age of 16 can access free swimming from 25th July to the 4th of September in some of the leisure centres across the county. Cllr Andrew Parry, Portfolio Holder for Children, Education and Early Help said: ‘We are delighted to have the opportunity to provide… Read more Free swimming for children and young people this summer holiday
Fun days, workshops, sports and youth club hang-outs are among free activities being offered to Dorset’s young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
The second round of Dorset Council’s community and culture project awarded £66,094 to 18 local arts and sports organisations in March 2022.
Dorset Council is helping children and young people to enjoy a happy and healthy summer, with a programme of exciting things to do and nutritious meals. Summer in Dorset is an initiative designed to bring high-quality, accessible and affordable holiday activities to families in Dorset. Find out more A big part of Summer in… Read more Summer in Dorset – Come join the fun!
More than 1,500 fun food and activity ‘holiday bundles’ are being sent to Dorset children who need it most this Easter. Volunteers and council staff took over County Hall in Dorchester to create the bundles for families who have been hardest hit by the pandemic, take a look! https://youtu.be/qUwELM6qPZk The bundles, which are being distributed… Read more Delivering food and fun to children in Dorset
