Welcome to the Rochdale Borough Council and Your Trust Holiday Activity and Food programme Christmas 2021. All activities are free and include food. Sessions are available across Rochdale, Heywood, Middleton and the Pennines. There are a variety of fun and enriching activities for children and young people aged 4-16 to take part in. Please see information below and the different booking information for each session. Some of the providers may ask for a voucher code.
| Date | Centre | Activity | Age | Time |
| Monday 20 – Friday 24 December | Heywood Sports Village | Swimming Lessons – Stanley 1 | 4+ | 9am – 9.30am |
| Monday 20 – Friday 24 December | Heywood Sports Village | Swimming Lessons – Stanley 1 | 4+ | 9.30am – 10am |
| Monday 20 – Friday 24 December | Heywood Sports Village | Swimming Lessons – Octopus 1 | 5+ | 10am – 10.3am |
| Monday 20 December | Littleborough Sports Centre | Festive Party with Activities and Games inc Food | 4+ | 12.30pm – 4.30pm |
| Tuesday 21 December | Rochdale Leisure Centre | Festive Pool Party with Arts & Crafts inc Food | 8+ | 10.30am – 1.45pm |
| Tuesday 21 December | Littleborough Sports Centre | Festive Party with Activities and Games inc Food | 4+ | 12.30pm – 4.30pm |
| Tuesday 21 December | Littleborough Sports Centre | Festive Party with Activities and Games inc Food | 4+ | 12.30pm – 4.30pm |
| Wednesday 22 December | Middleton Arena | Festive Pool Party with Arts & Crafts inc Food | 8+ | 3.30pm – 6.30pm |
| Wednesday 22 December | Heywood Sports Village | Festive Pool Party with Arts & Crafts inc Food | 8+ | 4.30pm – 7pm |
| Monday 27 – Friday 31 December | Heywood Sports Village | Swimming Lessons – Stanley 1 | 4+ | 9am – 9.30am |
| Monday 27 – Friday 31 December | Heywood Sports Village | Swimming Lessons – Stanley 1 | 4+ | 9.30am – 10am |
| Monday 27 – Friday 31 December | Heywood Sports Village | Swimming Lessons – Stanley 1 | 4+ | 10am – 10.30am |
| Monday 27 – Friday 31 December | Heywood Sports Village | Swimming Lessons – Octopus 1 | 5+ | 10.30am – 11am |
| Monday 27 – Friday 31 December | Heywood Sports Village | Swimming Lessons – Octopus 1 | 5+ | 11am – 11.30am |
Activity Descriptions
Children with little or no swimming experience.
A daily half hour swimming lesson for children that are non swimmer, no experience is necessary. The main aim of the lessons will be to gain confidence moving freely in the water, float, achieve mobility and to submerge and open eyes under the water.
Each child will receive a packed lunch and a gift to take home
Children with little or no swimming experience.
A daily half hour swimming lesson for children that are non swimmer, no experience is necessary. The main aim of the lessons will be to gain confidence moving freely in the water, float, achieve mobility and to submerge and open eyes under the water.
Each child will receive a packed lunch and a gift to take home
Festive Fun and Games including Arts and Craft. Lunch will be provided and each Young Person will receive a gift
Festive Fun including Arts and Craft and an Inflatable Pool Session in either the large or small pool. Arm bands will be issues for weak swimmers. Food and drink will be provided and each Young Person will receive a gift. Children must be aged 8 years and over to take part in this activity and remember to bring your swimwear and a towel