We are offering, with local partner organisations, a range of fun, free/affordable activities for children, young people and families during the summer holidays.
Information for parents
We know school holidays can be a tricky time and sometimes you may need a little help or support. Our Connecting Parents Angus website has information on a large number of support agencies and how to contact them. It also has information on Free School Meals and School Clothing Grants
Visit Angus
There is so much to see and do around the towns of Angus, full of fascinating facts and interesting places to visit.
Angus has a fantastic selection of outdoor activities with coastal and inland locations which are ideal for a day out.
Find more information visit our website.
Free swimming sessions
We are working in partnership with ANGUSalive to offer free swimming to children, and families throughout the holiday period.
Visit ANGUSalive for the availability of funded sessions in your area and how to book.
Skilz Academy
Venue: throughout Angus
Booking essential. Information and online booking using the Skilz Academy website or contact Skilz 22-24 Catherine Street Arbroath, or call 07300870248.
Angus Council Vibrant Communities
Venue:
Tuesday 16 July - Inch Park, Brechin
Wednesday 24 July – Abbotsford Road Park, Arbroath
Tuesday 30 July – Steele Park, Forfar
Dates and times: 2pm to 4pm
This activity requires an adult to attend.
ANGUSalive
Disability and inclusion - various opportunities across Angus.
Booking essential. View website for details to book online or contact venue.
Angus Special Playscheme
Venue: Warddykes Primary School, Arbroath
Dates and times: 10am to 3pm - Monday to Friday between 2 and 26 July
Booking essential. Information available on Angus Special Playscheme website
Arbroath & District Parish Church of Scotland
This holiday club is for primary age children - those who were in P1-7 in the 23/24 academic session.
Venue: Arbroath West Kirk Keptie Street, Arbroath, DD11 3AZ
Dates and times: 5 - 9 August 10am - 12noon each day with an optional evening session for the whole family to attend on the Friday evening.
Booking essential. Information available on our Facebook page
Brechin Buccaneers
Venue: The Crickety, Caldhame Place, Brechin, DD9 7EB
Date and times: 12.30pm to 3.30pm
Monday Tuesday and Friday at Guthrie Park, Brechin
Wednesday and Thursday in rotation at rural venues
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All Souls @lowsonmemorial
Venue: Lowson Memorial Parish Church Jamieson Street, Forfar, DD8 2HY
Date and times: Monday to Friday 9am to 11am throughout the school holidays. Starts 1st July.
For more information visit our website.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
All ages welcome to come along for a free breakfast (weekdays only) throughout the holidays
East, Old and Inverarity Parish - Arts, Crafts & Games
Venue: 38-40 East High Street, Forfar, DD8 2EG
Dates and times:
Monday 1 June 10am - 12noon
Wednesday 3 June 10am - 12noon
Thursday 4 June 10am - 12noon
Packed lunch included
This activity requires an adult to attend.
East, Old and Inverarity Parish - Picnic in the Parks
Venue: Meeting at 38-40 East High Street, Forfar, DD8 2EG
Dates and times:
Wednesday 23 July 11am - 1pm
Thursday 24 July 11am - 1pm
Friday 25 July 11am - 1pm
Packed lunch included. Parks to be confirmed.
This activity requires an adult to attend.
East, Old and Inverarity Parish - Fun with Lego
Venue: 38-40 East High Street, Forfar, DD8 2EG
Dates and times:
Monday 29 July 10am - 12noon
Wednesday 31 July 10am - 12noon
Friday 2 August 10am - 12noon
Packed lunch included
This activity requires an adult to attend.
Murton Trust for Education and the Environment
Venue: Murton Farm, Tearoom and Nature Reserve, Arbroath Road, Forfar, DD8 2RZ
Dates and times: 7 days a week, all 6 weeks of the summer holidays. Times vary.
This activity requires an adult to attend.
Booking essential. Please visit the website to book (use discount code SUMMERFUN24 at the checkout).
Strathmore Community Rugby Trust
Venue: Clubhouse Inchmacoble Park, Forfar, DD8 1RL.
Date and times (TBC): 2nd, 9th 16th and 30th July. Drop off 10am, pick up 12 noon.
More Information and booking link - details to follow
Whitehills Ice Cream Trail
Venue: Forfar
Date: 1 July - August
For a fun family adventure, follow our easy, moderate and hard walking trails to find all 16 decorated ice cream cones located in and around Forfar.
View the suggested walking routes.
Follow Whitehills Parent Partnership on Facebook where you can keep up to date with information about the trail.
Friockheim Community Hub Limited
Venue: Friockheim Community Hub Eastgate, Friockheim, Arbroath, DD11 4TG
Dates and times: Monday to Saturday - Sensory Room - Sessions every hour from 10am (Subject to availability with private ASN Sessions)
This activity requires an adult to attend.
Up to date information will be posted on our social media - see our website
Booking essential. Please use our online booking site
Friockheim Park Community Volunteers
Venue: Farnell Road, Friockheim, DD11 4XB.
Dates and times: view our online booking form.
This activity requires an adult to attend.
Booking essential. View more information and book using our online booking form or call 07517567518.
Kirriemuir Community Fire Station - School Uniform Bank
Venue: Kirriemuir Community Fire Station
Date and times:
During the times below, school aged children can also collect a pack lunch from us which are kindly being donated by Kirriemuir Food Hub.
Thursday 4 July - 11am to 1pm
Wednesday 10 July - 6pm to 7pm (no lunch)
Thursday 11 July - 11am to 1pm
Thursday 18 July - 11am to 1pm
Wednesday 24 July - 6pm to 7pm (no lunch)
Thursday 25 July - 11am to 1pm
We are hosting a school uniform bank. This will help reduce waste and save others the financial stress of buying uniforms.
Please only donate nearly new or very good condition items. We will accept uniforms for any school in Kirriemuir. Items can be dropped off in our donation bin at rear of station from Saturday 29 June or we will be on station at above dates and times.
Kirriemuir Food Hub
Venue: 23 Bank Street, Kirriemuir, DD8 4BE
Dates and times: 1 July - 10 August. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10am to 2pm. Wednesday 11am to 1pm.
Kirriemuir Youth Project
Venue: 15a Glengate, Kirriemuir, DD8 4HD
Dates & Times: view our Facebook page
Fun activities for young people aged 11-16 yrs.
MYPlace Lego Club Montrose Trinity Church of Scotland
Venue: Philos Hub, Castle Street, Montrose, DD10 8AQ
Dates and times: 22 to 26 July 10am to 12noon
Booking essential. Please use our online booking form.
North East Wellbeing Solutions CIC
Venue: Southesk Primary School, Hill Place, Montrose, DD10 8BP
Dates and times:
10am to 12noon and 1pm to 3pm each day
July 17, 18 & 19
July 26, 27 & 28
July 31, August 1 & 2
Activities include arts and crafts, forest school, water fun, parachute among others.
This activity requires an adult to attend.
Booking essential. Please use our booking site NS Events. View our website.
YMCA Montrose
Venue: MoHUB 98 Murray Street, Montrose, DD10 8JG
Dates and times: Weeks beginning 8 July, 15 July, 22 July, 29 July
New primary 5 pupils are welcome to join our Junior sessions. New S1 pupils are now welcome to join both our Junior and Senior sessions for transition.
Booking essential - use our website.
We are working with a range of partners, offering targeted support to identified children and families, including:
- Angus Council Children Families and Justice Service
- Angus Council Education and Lifelong Learning
- 16+ Team, Angus Council
- Home-Start Angus
- Arbroath FC Community Trust
- Dundee and Angus ADHD Support Group
- Active Schools, Angus Council
- Angus Carers Association (Known as Angus Carers Centre)
- Tayside Council on Alcohol - Kith & Kin project
- Parent to Parent Ltd
- Brechin Golf Club