Children across Lewisham can get involved with free activities during the summer holidays, with everything from arts and crafts.

Lewisham Council is once more offering a variety of free activities for children across Lewisham during the summer holidays.

The Holiday Activities and Food Programme includes arts and crafts, sports, roller skating and even filmmaking.

There are plenty of engaging events happening around the borough and they're all free for eligible youngsters.

Children aged four to 16 who receive benefit-related free school meals can take part in these activities at no cost.

Some paces are also available for children whose parents and carers are undergoing financial hardship, but who don’t currently receive any benefit-related free school meals All participants will be provided with complimentary, nutritious and tasty food when they turn up.

Advance booking is essential and sought-after events are rapidly filling up.

In terms of what is on offer, Lewisham Music is implementing a creative project in radio and music.

Meanwhile, Genius Tuition is presenting arts and crafts, team games, multi-sports, films, and playground games.

For football enthusiasts, FD Sports is concentrating on football training incorporating technical drills, games, and tourneys.

Youth First Bellingham provides a host of other activities including table tennis, cooking, arts and crafts, gaming, pool, IT sessions, football, and a range of other sports activities.

These programmes deliver exciting and education learning opportunities for young people to relish throughout the summer.

Parents and carers can find the full list of activities and booking information at https://lewisham.gov.uk/holiday-activities.

Please note that a HAF code is required to participate in the Summer activities programme running from 27 July to 31 August.

Families receiving benefit-related free school meals will be sent a HAF (Holiday Activities and Food) Code via email or text message.

This unique code allows access to a webpage where families can view details of all activities and book spaces for their children. Each child in a family will receive an individual code.

If a family has not received a HAF code and their child qualifies for benefit-related free school meals, or if assistance with bookings is needed, they should contact the HAF Programme.

A limited number of spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis for parents and carers experiencing hardship, even if their children do not receive free school meals.

Interested parties should email the HAF Programme team to apply for these spots.