Easter Holiday Activities

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Easter Holiday Activities

Fun-filled local activities provided by our partners available in our communities.

Easter Half Term Activities - Shildon

Multi- sports programme delivered by FA-qualified coaches with Shildon AFC.

For children aged 5 - 11 years old.

J Denham Metals Stadium at Dean Street, Shildon, DL4 1EZ.

Dates available: from Tuesday 7 April.

Easter Walk - Trimdon Grange

Easter crafts, creature comforts, cooking and Planet Leisure day trip.

Trimdon Grange Community Centre, Salters Lane, Kielder Drive, Trimdon Grange, TS29 6PB.

Dates available: Tuesday 7 April, Wednesday 8 April and Friday 10 April.

Fun and food - County Durham

If your child gets benefits-related free school meals, then you will receive a Fun and Food Ticket through your school, with details of how to find out what's on in your area and how to book your child a place.

Contact Fun and Food

Easter Sports - West Cornforth

Sports and bush crafts with free breakfast and lunch - The Cornforth Partnership.

For children aged 7 - 11 years old.

West Cornforth Community Centre, Station Road, West Cornforth, DL17 9LA.

Dates available: Tuesday 7 April.

Call to book The Cornforth Partnership Facebook page

Easter Holiday Activities - Shildon

Easter fun filled days including Easter crafts, multi sports, nature walks and more...

For children aged 5 - 11 years old.

Jubilee Fields Community Centre, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 2AL.

Dates available: Tuesday 7 April, Wednesday 8 April, Tuesday 14 April and Wednesday 15 April.

Call to book Jubilee Fields Community Centre Facebook

Easter Activities - Trimdon Village

Easter crafts and activities, creature comforts, cooking and Planet Leisure days trip...

Trimdon Village Hall, Hallgarth Road, Trimdon Village, TS29 6JX

Dates available: Tuesday 7 April, Wednesday 8 April and Friday 10 April.

Call to book Trimdon Village Hall Facebook

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Before you can place a bid on one of our homes, you must first have an active account with the relevant Choice Based Lettings Scheme. Almost all our homes are located in County Durham and therefore are allocated through the Durham Key Options scheme. Durham Key Options (DKO) is a partnership between Durham County Council and landlords across County Durham.

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