Summer of Fun for Renfrew

Children and families benefit from hugely popular local Council programme over the holidays

- EXPRESS REPORTER

Thousands of young people and families across Renfrewshire enjoyed a summer packed with free activities, healthy meals, and unforgettable experiences, thanks to Renfrewshire Council's Summer of Fun programme.

An evaluation report found that the programme supported almost 9,000 people in Renfrewshire, broadening access to free or low-cost activities.

Now in its third year, the programme is funded through the council's Fairer Renfrewshire fund, which allocated £100,000 to support summer activities for low-income families.

This year saw the return of the hugely popular summer activity camps, with more than 500 places each week across Ferguslie, Foxbar, Gallowhill, Johnstone, Linwood and Renfrew.

Delivered by partners Street Stuff, the camps provided a wide range of activities including football, basketball, hockey, dance, arts and crafts, and more.

Interactive workshops on online safety and fire awareness were held by Police Scotland and Scottish Fire and Rescue.

Each session included a free healthy lunch and was held during normal school hours to support families with childcare costs and help keep young people active and well-nourished over the summer.