Havant MP Alan Mak urges families to book free summer holiday activities

Havant MP Alan Mak has urged families to take advantage of free summer holiday activities.

Eligible families can now book a range of activities as the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme returns for summer 2026.

Activities include sports, crafts, creative workshops and cooking.

The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme was started by the last Conservative Government to help lower-income families

HAF provides free activities and meals to children from Reception to Year 11 during the Easter, summer and Christmas school holidays. Hampshire County Council delivers the programme with local partners through its Connect4Communities programme.

The HAF scheme aims to promote a healthy lifestyle and each programme provider is required to supply a nutritious meal as part of the holiday clubs.

Mr Mak said: "I helped to secure funding for HAF and enjoy visiting local clubs to show my support.

"The children learn, have fun, make friends and get a healthy meal too. I'll continue to support HAF activities in our area because I've seen how much they are valued by local children and their parents."

To book, please go to https://eequ.org/collections/iframe/hampshirehaf