Booking for Christmas goes live at 11.00am on Tuesday, 10th November 2026
IMPORTANT NOTICE Since September 2026, HAF is aligned to Targeted Free School Meals (FSM) for households with an income of less than £7400. While families in receipt of Universal Credit with an income above £7400 may still receive FSM, they are no longer eligible for the HAF programme.
PLEASE NOTE: you must book the morning and afternoon sessions for the Rand Farm Park day trip.
Every child attending HAF will receive a FREE hamper packed with delicious food and a fun activity or game to enjoy at home! (Maximum one over three days available)
💖 Designed to help make the Christmas holidays a little easier for families, while keeping children happy, busy and having fun throughout the festive break.
⭐ What’s included? ⭐
🍏 Nutritious food items 🎨 Exciting activities 🎲 Fun games to enjoy at home 🎄 Extra festive cheer for the holidays
Food, fun and festive smiles for every child!
Making Christmas brighter for HAF families
DATES
Christmas: 21st, 22nd and 23rd December 2026
AGE
4-11 years
COST
All children are provided with a free hot meal at lunch time to ensure they are fed and can maintain their energy levels. Water will also be provided. Parents/carers/guardians do not need to send their child/ren with a packed lunch or drinks
HOW TO BOOK
All HAF bookings have moved to a new platform called EEQU. All children and young people in receipt of benefit-related Free School Meals (FSM) will now be automatically eligible and accepted on the system. Parents will no longer be sent vouchers.