Booking HAF Winter 2025 activities
Booking is open from Monday 24 November 2025.
You will receive an email from hello@holidayactivities.com with a link to login, claim your voucher code and start booking activities.
If you’ve not received the email by Monday 24 November, please speak to the school’s receptionist office.
How to book
If your child is eligible, you will be sent an email or text from 'Holiday Activities' explaining how to set up a 'Holiday Activities account', receive 'Holiday Activity vouchers' and use the 'Holiday Activity' booking system.
On your account, you will be able to see all available activities, dates and times, any age restrictions and suitability levels and book on to them using the voucher code.
Once an account has been created, parents or carers of eligible children will receive a 'Holiday Activities' code via text or email to use to book onto the sessions.
Each voucher code will equate to four, four-hour sessions, which will be displayed as four credits on your 'Holiday Activities' dashboard.
Haven't received a code?
If your child attends a Bury school and you do not receive a voucher code, please speak to the school office.
If your child attends a school outside of Bury, please contact the HAF team haf@bury.gov.uk and they will support with any queries.
Holiday club support - choosing activities for children with additional needs
In response to feedback, we have streamlined the booking process for the families of children with additional needs to make it clear what suitability support level is available at each holiday club.
So that you can choose activities with the most suitable support for your child, we have identified four key categories to clearly show the level of care that each of our holiday clubs can provide.
These range from Level 1 (mild needs, fairly independent), through to Level 4 (more severe needs, dedicated support needed).
About the four suitability support levels
This club will be suitable for children and young people who have mild needs, who are able to go to the toilet and eat their lunch with correct supervision but do not need direct support in doing so.
This level is suitable for children who do not present risky behaviours such as being of harm to themselves or others.
Please let the activity provider know any relevant information that may affect your child's experience.
This club will be suitable for children and young people who have moderate needs, those who may need direct support with personal care and may need one to one support with eating their lunch.
Please let the activity provider know any relevant information and/or a copy of the child's personal care plan in advance of the session.
This club will be suitable for children and young people who are known to demonstrate risky behaviours such as being of harm to themselves or others.
It would be expected that increased staffing numbers are a standard to accommodate the children's needs and requirements.
Please let the activity provider know any relevant information and/or a copy of the child's personal care plan in advance of the session.
This club will be suitable for children and young people who have moderate to severe needs, those who may need direct support with personal care and may need one to one support with eating their lunch.
These children and young people may also be known to demonstrate risky behaviours such as being of harm to themselves or others.
Please let the activity provider know all relevant information and provide them with a copy of the child's EHCP plan in advance of the session.
SEND providers
Providers offering SEND accessible activities give clear guidance of their provision to ensure you are well informed as to the suitability of the activities.
Please ensure that you give the provider as much information as possible relating to the level of support and care your child will need to enable them to give the best possible experience to your child.
Our providers do their utmost to support children with SEND where possible.
Providers and activities - December 2025
Absolute
- SEND levels: 1, 2 and 3
- Social media:
- Facebook: Absolute-futbol
- Instagram: Absolutefutbolltd
Azamrah Youth Club
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
B L Martial Arts
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Social media:
Bee Inclusive
- SEND levels: 1, 2, 3 and 4
- Social media:
- Facebook: Bee Inclusive
Bury Defence Academy
- SEND levels: 1 only
- Social media:
- Facebook: Bury Defence Academy
Bury Football Club
- SEND levels: 1 only
- Social media:
- Facebook: Bury FC
Bury Leisure
- SEND levels: 1 only
- Social media:
- Facebook:
Communitree Outdoor Education Ltd
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Social media:
- Facebook: Communitree Outdoor Education
Funtime Activities Sports Limited
- SEND levels: 1, 2, 3 and 4
- Social media:
NEST Woodland Adventures
- SEND levels: 1, 2 and 3
- Social media:
- Facebook: NEST Woodland Adventures
Next Level Football Coaching
- SEND levels: 1 only
- Social media:
Quality Sport Holiday Clubs Limited
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Social media:
- Facebook: Quality Sport Holiday Clubs
Radcliffe FC Alternate Provision
- SEND levels: 1 only
- Social media:
- Facebook:
Superstars Holiday Club Limited
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Social media:
Tailor-Grade Tutoring LTD
- SEND levels: 1, 2 and 3
- Social media:
The Enterprise Centre Limited
- SEND levels: 1, 2, and 3
- Social media:
- Facebook: The Enterprise Centre
The Jewish Federation
- SEND levels: 1, 2, 3 and 4
- Social media:
The Met
- SEND levels: 1 only
- Social media:
- Facebook: Met Bury
The Jewish Federation
We provide a range of support services to children and young people in our on-site Children’s Centre. These include one to one support, family support, afterschool clubs, play schemes, seasonal camps and regular days out.
All of the children and young people (CYP) supported by our service have complex physical and learning disabilities as well as health and social care needs. The majority of the children are from the Jewish community. They are disadvantaged in numerous ways including through ill health, complex disabilities, poverty, caring responsibilities, safeguarding issues, parental ill health or large, chaotic families. Many of those we support live in areas of high levels of deprivation and live in food and fuel poverty as well as poor housing.
We are offering two sessions, one will be a Chanukah party, with culturally sensitive celebrations, food and activities.
The other will be a Sunday afternoon play session, both sessions will include:
- Arts
- Crafts
- Baking including as focus on nutrition and healthy eating
- Outdoor play
- Gardening tending our sensory garden with herbs
- There will be the chance for plenty of free play with other children
Accessible, free transport will be provided to enable children and young people to attend and get home.
We will offer 8 children from Bury a place on our playscheme. The children will be aged 4-15 years old. Children will undertake health and fitness activities for at least one hour a day. The sessions will be offered to children in Bury living with complex disabilities and social care needs.
The sessions will take place in our Children’s Centre which is a bright modern building with specialist play equipment and adaptations for disabled children as well as toys and books. There is a sensory garden where children can spend time outdoors. The majority of the children who will attend the groups will have a limited social life due to their health conditions. They may require one to one support in a calm and well-staffed environment.
We know from talking to children themselves and their families that they love coming to the centre and value the chance to play with friends their own age and try new experiences. The cohort of disabled children currently supported are maturing and require highly complex support packages to allow them to participate in Jewish cultural/social life.
Our staff ratios (sometimes two to one), have increased so we can remain accessible. There is no provision locally that caters for Jewish children with complex disabilities from across the spectrum of religious observance. Our project is open to all Jewish children in the community, whether religious or not.
Our staff are trained and experienced at providing specialist care to this cohort of children. All staff undergo an enhanced DBS check and regular training. We will undertake cooking with the children and encourage children to participate in meal preparation. Many of the activities we will offer are focused on building children’s confidence and social skills as many struggle to socialise.
We will offer exercises and activities that build up children’s self-esteem and will provide plenty of praise and feedback and have as much fun as possible.
- Venue: Heathlands Village, Heathlands Drive, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 9SB
- Contact: advice@thefed.org.uk
- Ages: 4 to 15
- SEND levels: 1, 2, 3 and 4
- Dates:
- Sunday 14 December 2025, Chanukah Party - 1.00pm to 5.00pm
- Sunday 4 January 2025, Sunday Club - 1.00pm to 5.00pm
Azamrah Youth Club
Imagine a world where disadvantaged children can break free from the shackles of their circumstances, unleash their unbridled energy, and discover a sense of freedom through the pure joy of physical activity!
Our holiday playscheme is dedicated to delivering just that - a transformative experience that gets hearts pumping and nurtures a lifelong appreciation for an active, healthy lifestyle. We will craft the "Azamrah Move" physical activity programme in collaboration with local experts and volunteers, tailored specifically to cater to the unique needs and abilities of our participants.
Kicking off each day with high-energy warm-ups featuring group games we'll build camaraderie while getting everyone moving. Participants will have the chance to explore an exciting array of outdoor ball sports. To keep the excitement alive, we’ll introduce challenges like a “sports Day,” where teams can compete in fun, non-traditional events such as three-legged races and egg-and-spoon relays. We’ll organize outdoor adventure days that include activities like, trampoline parks, swimming, and indoor wall climbing.
Throughout , we'll capture the fun through photographs and videos, collect feedback from participants and parents, and provide regular progress updates, ensuring that we adapt the programme based on their needs.
Through this dynamic "Azamrah Move" initiative, we will empower disadvantaged children to overcome barriers, build confidence, and ignite a passion for lifelong physical activity, all while creating cherished memories and friendships in a supportive, celebratory environment where they can thrive!
At our holiday playscheme, we are deeply committed to creating a vibrant and engaging environment that fosters creativity and essential skills through simple yet impactful daily enrichment activities.
Imagine children gathered around colourful tables, immersed in arts and crafts, where they can craft dazzling seasonal decorations and heartfelt cards, allowing their imaginations to run wild.
Our storytelling sessions will spark wonder, encouraging kids to share their own adventurous tales, thereby nurturing their confidence and communication abilities.
Group games like races and competitions will fill the air with laughter, promoting teamwork and problem-solving skills while ensuring everyone has a blast.
The highlight will undoubtedly be our “Talent Show Days,” where each child is given the chance to shine, showcasing their unique talents - be it singing, dancing or acting - in a warm, supportive atmosphere.
To capture the essence of these experiences, we’ll diligently track participation and gather feedback, celebrating their growth and the joy they bring to each activity. By the end of our playscheme, children will leave not only with cherished memories and new friendships but also with a newfound love for creativity and self-expression.
- Venue: Bnos Yisroel School, Leicester Road, Salford, M7 4DA
- Contact: azamrahyouth@gmail.com
- Ages: 4 to 16
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Sunday 21 December 2025 - 10.30am to 2.30pm
- Wednesday 24 December 2025 - 10.30am to 2.30pm
- Thursday 25 December 2025 - 10.30am to 2.30pm
- Friday 26 December 2025 - 10.30am to 2.30pm
- Sunday 28 December 2025 - 10.30am to 2.30pm
- Thursday 1 January 2026 - 10.30am to 2.30pm
Absolute
At Absolute Futbol, we’re more than just sports coaches — we’re passionate about giving every child a place to belong, learn, and thrive during the school holidays.
Our team has years of experience working in schools and the community, and we know what it takes to make a child’s day unforgettable, while supporting families and the wider community.
You can expect our HAF sessions to provide physical activity, active bodies and happy minds.
Every single day of our camp includes a minimum of 60 minutes of physical activity, meeting and often exceeding CMO guidelines.
But we don’t stop there - our sessions are built around variety, enjoyment, and progress. Whether it’s team games, fun relays, dance, or skill-building drills, there’s something for everyone — no matter their ability or confidence level.
Children can also earn achievement awards, build their physical literacy, and explore long-term opportunities through our pathways into local clubs and grassroots sport.
- Venue: Radcliffe Masonic Hall, 110 Bury New Rd, Breightmet, Radcliffe, BL2 6QU
- Contact: lee@absolute-futbol.org
- Ages: 4 to 11
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December - 8.00am to 12.00pm
- Tuesday 23 December - 8.00am to 12.00pm
- Wednesday 24 December - 8.00am to 12.00pm
- Friday 2 January 2025 - 8.00am to 12.00pm
B L Martial Arts
Martial arts, self-defence, fitness, arts and crafts, fun and games, dodgeball, confidence building and much more. We will also be holding our annual Christmas Eve party.
- Venue: Novas Martial Arts, First Floor 1-7 Peter Street, Bury, BL9 6AB
- Contact: Blmartialartscommunity@gmail.com
- Ages: 4 to 16
- SEND Levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Wednesday 24 December 2025 - 10.00am to 2.00pm (Christmas Eve Party)
Bury Defence Academy
We are mainly a martial arts and boxing club offering a range of 7 combat sports to young people. We have around 450 weekly service users and most of them are young people aged under 18. We run regular sports competitions and also have onsite youth mentors who can provide close support to young people with behavioural problems.
We work with various schools and also have 2 classrooms that we use for a weekend Arabic school and other educational activities.
We predominantly serve a large Muslim community who mostly do not celebrate Christmas and are offering HAF sessions over the holiday period including Christmas Day and the bank holidays.
We will be offering a varied range of mainly sports activities. This includes:
- 1 hour of none contact boxing
- 1.5 hour of various other physical activity such as ball games / dodgeball, softball, football, sports competitions and more etc.
- 1 hour for lunch including nutritional advice
- 1 hour for classroom activity including board games
- 30 mins: prayer and reflection
We will also be organising an outdoor trip (weather permitting), and on Friday afternoons the Muslim boys will be attending the mosque next door for prayers, with the girls observing prayers in the gym area.
- Venue: Bury Defence Academy, Khizra House, Lord Street, Bury, BL9 0RE
- Contact: info@buryacademy.co.uk
- Ages: 7 to 16
- SEND levels: 1 only
- Dates:
- Every Monday to Friday from 22 December 2025 to 2 January 2026 - 10.00am to 3.00pm
Bury Leisure Service
We offer gym/swimming/pickleball/badminton/table tennis at Castle Leisure Centre, Bury.
Food will be a cold option or a meal to make at home.
- Venue: Castle Leisure Centre, Bolton Street, Bury
- Contact: BuryLeisure@bury.gov.uk
- Ages: 11 to 16
- SEND levels: 1 only
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 10.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 10.00am to 3.00pm
- Saturday 27 December 2025 - 10.00am to 3.00pm
- Sunday 28 December 2025 - 10.00am to 3.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 10.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 10.00am to 3.00pm
Communitree Outdoor Education Ltd
Our mission is to reconnect people and community with nature through play, creativity and celebration.
Our three core values are:
- Always look after yourself
- Always look after your friends
- Always look after the environment
At CommuniTree, we facilitate a nurturing and safe environment for children to play, explore and take risks at their own pace and rhythm. No two days are the same at forest holiday club as we encourage children to follow their own passions and interests. Through hands-on outdoor play, children develop confidence, self-esteem and resilience, activities include:
Physical activity
- Hiding and seeking games (attachment games)
- Swinging and tree climbing (gross motor skills)
- Den building (team building)
- Digging
Creative activities
- Mud kitchen
- Storytelling
- Drumming/Singing
- Using tools
- Crafting with natural materials (fine motor skills)
Experiences
- Making fire
- Fire pit cooking
- Foraging
Free play
- Imaginative play
- Dramatic play
- Social play
- Fantasy play
- Venue: Heaton Park, Middleton Road, Prestwich, M25 2SW
- Contact: info@communitree.co.uk
- Ages: 5 to 11
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 and Tuesday 23 December 2025
- Drop off 8.45am
- Pick up 3.30pm
Funtime Activities Sports Limited
This Winter we will be delivering activities across a number of venues.
At our Funtime Activity Centre & primary school venues we will delivering gymnastics, trampolining, tumbling, Ninja sports, climbing wall, ball & team sports, NERF Blast, den building, Forest School & outdoor activities, arts & crafts, Lego club, Little Chefs food activities.
At our SEND Activities: Gymnastics, trampolining & rebound, sensory play children will be able to explore & play in our SEND specific sessions activity sessions held in our Gymnastics & Trampolining Centre!
We have challenging gymnastics stations focusing on balance - rolling - jumping - swinging - climbing – bouncing, trampoline & rebound stations, sensory stations and soft play stations.
Venue 1
- Funtime Activities Sports Centre, Unit 10, Kings Church, Ainsworth Mill, Radcliffe, BL2 6QE
- Contact: info@funtimeactivities.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 16
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Friday 2 January 2026 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
Venue 2
- St Michaels Primary School, Ribble Drive, Whitefield, M45 8NJ
- Contact: info@funtimeactivities.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 16
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Friday 2 January 2026 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
Venue 3
- Christ Church Walshaw Primary School, Church Street, Bury, BL8 3AX
- Contact: info@funtimeactivities.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 16
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Friday 2 January 2026 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
Venue 4 - This activity is SEND ONLY
- Funtime Activities Sports Centre, Unit 10, Kings Church, Ainsworth Mill, Radcliffe, BL2 6QE
- Contact: info@funtimeactivities.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 13
- SEND levels: 3 and 4
- Dates:
- Wednesday 24 December 2025 - 10.00am to 12.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 1.30pm to 3.30pm
- Tuesday 30 December2025 - 1.30pm to 3.30pm
- Weds 31 December 2025 - 10.00am to 12.00pm
- Friday 2 January 2025 - 1.30pm to 3.30pm
NEST Woodland Adventures Limited
Discover nature and learn by using natural resources and maximising potential in the outdoors. Sessions are run by qualified forest school leaders who give children opportunities to take part in fire lighting, den building, outdoor cooking and woodland crafts.
We have completed several successful HAF projects in Bury and received positive feedback from both audits completed and from parents and children.
Using nature, we aim to immerse the children with the outdoors and allow them to have the freedom to choose activities they want to take part in.
Sessions are led by qualified forest school leaders and activities include fire lighting, den building, scavenger hunts, bug hunts, pond dipping and outdoor crafts using natural resources. We have a fantastic setting where we can learn new forest school skills at the same time as keeping safe.
We have access to a classroom with toilets and heating which will allow to stay warm and dry if needed. The children will help us cook food and snacks on the fire and find out about the ingredients used.
- Venue: Springside Primary School, Bury, BL9 5JB
- Contact: nestwoodland@outlook.com
- Ages: 4 to 11
- SEND levels: 1, 2 and 3
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
Next Level Football Coaching
We will deliver a variety of activities throughout the week from football, dodgeball, basketball, tig games & other enrichment activities to cater for all.
We will also delivering a fun & engaging workshop on healthy eating, including fruit salads snack plates.
Multi-sports & activities including:
- Football
- Dodgeball
- Tig/target games
- Arts & Crafts
- Venue: Powerleague Bury, Market street, BL9 0DB
- Contact: lewis@nextlevelfootballcoaching.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 11
- SEND levels: 1 only
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
Quality Sport Holiday Clubs Limited
Quality Sport Holiday Clubs are a professional holiday club provision serving Greater Manchester and Lancashire with provisions in Bury, Bolton, Chorley, Wigan, Rossendale, Salford and Oldham. We have been running successful holiday clubs for over 15 years and are extremely passionate about childcare, physical education, and the development of children.
Our main goals are to support child development, to encourage children to be active and healthy and to provide safe and enjoyable childcare for all children regardless of their family circumstances.
We mainly run multi-sports holiday clubs, which run over every half term, Easter, Christmas and the summer holidays, providing children with the opportunity to explore a wide variety of sports and other activities including arts & crafts, den building, outdoor adventures etc. We also offer specialist camps in make-up, dance and football.
Here are of some of the activities currently on offer that the children can participate in:
Gymnastics, street dance, athletics, rugby, multi skills, drama, talent show performances, hockey, dodgeball, bench ball, football, tennis, basketball, den building, arts & crafts, baking, free play, AirTrack and archery.
For Christmas we will be enjoying lots of festive activities and incorporate the Winter environment into our activities using fallen leaves and sticks and maybe ice and snow. We will also have our famous Grinch visit to club too!
Venue 1
- Radcliffe Primary School, Coronation Road, Radcliffe, M26 3RD
- Contact: info@qualitysport.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 11
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Wednesday 24 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Wednesday 31 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
Venue 2
- St Thomas’ Primary School, Pimhole Road, Bury, BL9 7EY
- Contact: info@qualitysport.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 11
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
Venue 3
- Stubbins Primary School, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 0NA
- Contact: info@qualitysport.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 11
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
Project Dance
- Venue: Radcliffe Primary School, Coronation Road, Radcliffe, M26 3RD
- Contact: info@qualitysport.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 14
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 10.00am to 2.00pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 10.00am to 2.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 10.00am to 2.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 10.00am to 2.00pm
Project Make-up
- Venue: Radcliffe Primary School, Coronation Road, Radcliffe, M26 3RD
- Contact: info@qualitysport.co.uk
- Ages: 7 to 16
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 3.00pm to 6.00pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 3.00pm to 6.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 3.00pm to 6.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 3.00pm to 6.00pm
Radcliffe FC Alternative Provision
Radcliffe FC Alternative Provision is a specialist Alternative Provision (AP) programme designed for young people who need a different approach to education — one that rebuilds self-belief, encourages positive choices, and provides personalised, purposeful learning.
Our HAF multi-sports camp offers children and young people a fun, safe, and inclusive environment where they can stay active, make friends, and develop new skills.
Throughout the camp, participants will take part in a variety of engaging sports and physical activities, including football, basketball, netball, tennis, athletics, and team-based games. Each session is carefully designed to cater to different ages and abilities, ensuring that everyone can participate and enjoy themselves.
In addition to sports, children will have opportunities to engage in cooperative challenges and mini-tournaments that build teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Our qualified and experienced coaches provide encouragement, guidance, and support to help each child achieve personal goals while having fun.
The camp also incorporates short periods of rest and healthy snack breaks, promoting well-being and positive lifestyle habits. By the end of the program, participants will have improved their physical fitness, confidence, and social skills, leaving with lasting memories and a renewed enthusiasm for sports.
All activities will take place at Radcliffe Borough Football Club which is a secure area and allows the young people to be supervised by the staff.
- Venue: Radcliffe Borough Football Club, Neuven Stadium. Colshaw Close East, Radcliffe, M26 3PE
- Contact: Nicole.Malpus@radcliffefc.com
- Ages: 5 to 12
- SEND levels: 1 only
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 10.00am to 2.00pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 10.00am to 2.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 10.00am to 2.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 10.00am to 2.00pm
- Friday 2 January 2026 - 10.00am to 2.00pm
Superstars Holiday Club Limited
We provide holiday camp with multi sports, football and dance along with specialist activities over summer and easter. Children have the opportunity take part in multi sports, football and dance programmes along with Lego sessions each day and one day of festive Christmas crafts.
- Venue: Unsworth Academy, Parr Lane, Unsworth, Bury, BL9 8LP
- Contact: info@littlesuperstars.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 11
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Friday 2 January 2026 - 9.00am to 9.30pm
Tailor-Grade Tutoring LTD
We are a dedicated team of 1:1 tutors and mentors working with disengaged young people to help them reconnect with education in a meaningful way. Our holistic approach blends academic support with emotional understanding, creating tailored learning experiences that meet each student’s unique needs.
We’ve worked across a variety of educational settings and bring extensive experience supporting young people with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and other learning differences.
Our qualifications reflect a deep commitment to inclusive education and safeguarding. We hold Fully Qualified Teaching Status and currently work in SEN teaching roles. We are DBS certified and registered on the update system, ensuring ongoing compliance and safety. Our academic backgrounds include BA (Hons) Degrees in Physical Education and PGCEs in Physical Education, alongside additional training in Psychology, Asperger Support, and Dyslexia-Friendly teaching practices.
Our activity programme includes sports, gardening, arts and crafts, and nature hikes — all designed to encourage creativity, teamwork, and a connection to the outdoors. These experiences help young people develop emotional resilience and social skills in a relaxed, nurturing setting.
To deepen community involvement and support sustainability, we also plan seasonal fundraising events. These may include creative stalls where young people can sell handmade festive wreaths, baked goods, or craft items. These events not only raise funds but also foster a sense of pride, purpose, and belonging among participants.
- Venue: Clark Craft Products, Railway Street, Ramsbottom, BL0 9AS
- Contact: tailor-gradetutoring@outlook.com
- Ages: 4 to 11
- SEND levels: 1, 2 and 3
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 12.30pm to 4.30pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.00am to 1.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 9.00am to 1.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.00am to 1.00pm
The Enterprise Centre Limited
The Enterprise Centre also operates as 'The Naturally Enterprising Hub' from our purpose-built outdoor education and conservation centre which is situated at Square Lodge in the heart of The Kirklees Valley Nature Reserve.
Our purpose is to capacity build and develop confidence and resilience for young people, long-term NEET and others who need our help and support. We do this by encouraging individuals to access the many benefits of nature and animals whilst contributing to the development of local community green spaces, climate change projects, conservation and social action projects.
We host innovative, creative enterprising projects using a combination of the great outdoors, nature, conservation, enterprise skills, equine therapy, health and well-being coaching, team work and confidence building to help young people develop confidence and aspire to great things for themselves and their communities.
We are also an Alternative Education Provider working with SEN young people and providing bespoke Equine Assisted Learning 1:1 or 1:3. Each personal curriculum aims to assist young people, back to school, into work and or further training.
We are on The Quality Framework for quality Alternative Provision in Bury. Our small numbers do not allow us to register with Ofsted, we do however have in place all systems and staffing levels at QTS that would be required.
We have provided many holiday activity programmes in the past and always have a large waiting list. We deliver 2 x 2 days programme of 4 hour activities including a healthy lunch for the 2 weeks of the holidays as detailed in your helpful guidance. Each programme requires the use of 2 vouchers.
Each group is limited to 8 for health and safety in line with our risk assessment maximum of 1:4 for 11+. Our 2 staff are qualified teachers and equine specialists, and our volunteers are over 16 mentors and previous attendees, all have full DBS.
We aim to raise standards, increase awareness, reduce loneliness and raise achievements in young people using natural science and its effects on the future stability of the local and wider environments. This will include species protection, land and water management, growing and working towards sustainable living. We will do this by making action-focused fun sessions designed to support all of the above, whilst wrapping around self-actualization, resilience and enterprise skills.
Working with the horses, Equine Assisted Learning and other animals we will explore zoo pharmacology (the use of natural plants and herbs to heal animals. This will increase their knowledge base improve communication and teamwork.
In addition to our 3 resident equines we now have 2 miniature Shetland ponies and 2 miniature sheep who are both adorable and popular with all our young people.
We have a café on site so we will provide healthy food at lunchtime which the young people will contribute to the planning, preparation and cooking of.
We will have edible and incredible workshops where we forage and eat as well as make healthy food that is appealing to young people like wholemeal special pitta pizza, more recent favourites include pasta with tomatoes and basil and chicken noodle soup.
- Venue: Square Lodge, The Kirklees Nature Reserve, Off Brandlesholme Road, Bury, BL8 4LS
- Contact: hello@theenterprisecentre.co.uk
- Ages: 11 to 16
- SEND levels: 1, 2 and 3
- Dates: 2 Day Course = 2 Vouchers per course
- Course 1
- Monday 22 December 2025 and Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.30am to 1.30pm
- Course 2
- Monday 29 December 2025 and Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.30am to 1.30pm
The Met
The Met is a town centre venue with year-round programme of professional and community music, theatre and comedy. Weekly programme of regular workshops across drama. music and dance for children and adults of all ages alongside large portfolio of schools and community partnership provision.
We are offering free tickets to our annual pantomime and providing an additional activity for children to get involved with being creative.
This year's show is The Pied Piper of Hamelin and is produced by our regular partners, The Big Tiny. This show is being written especially for us with lots of fun local references and quirky characters to keep the children entertained.
Our additional activities this year will be music based with a singing workshop taking place before the show to get everyone's voices warmed up for joining in and heckling the characters on stage.
- Venue: The Met, Market Street, Bury, BL9 0BW
- Contact: hello@themet.org.uk
- Ages: 4 to 16
- SEND levels: 1 only
- Dates:
- Monday 22nd December 2025 - 10.00am to 2.00pm and 2.00pm to 6.00pm
- Tuesday 23rd December 2025 - 10.00am to 2.00pm and 2.00pm to 6.00pm
Absolute
At Absolute Futbol, we’re more than just sports coaches — we’re passionate about giving every child a place to belong, learn, and thrive during the school holidays.
Our team has years of experience working in schools and the community, and we know what it takes to make a child’s day unforgettable, while supporting families and the wider community.
You can expect our HAF sessions to provide physical activity, active bodies and happy minds.
Every single day of our camp includes a minimum of 60 minutes of physical activity, meeting and often exceeding CMO guidelines.
But we don’t stop there - our sessions are built around variety, enjoyment, and progress. Whether it’s team games, fun relays, dance, or skill-building drills, there’s something for everyone — no matter their ability or confidence level.
Children can also earn achievement awards, build their physical literacy, and explore long-term opportunities through our pathways into local clubs and grassroots sport.
- Venue: Radcliffe Masonic Hall, 110 Bury New Rd, Breightmet, Radcliffe, BL2 6QU
- Contact: lee@absolute-futbol.org
- Ages: 4 to 11
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December - 8.00am to 12.00pm
- Tuesday 23 December - 8.00am to 12.00pm
- Wednesday 24 December - 8.00am to 12.00pm
- Friday 2 January 2025 - 8.00am to 12.00pm
B L Martial Arts
Martial arts, self-defence, fitness, arts and crafts, fun and games, dodgeball, confidence building and much more. We will also be holding our annual Christmas Eve party.
- Venue: Novas Martial Arts, First Floor 1-7 Peter Street, Bury, BL9 6AB
- Contact: Blmartialartscommunity@gmail.com
- Ages: 4 to 16
- SEND Levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Wednesday 24 December 2025 - 10.00am to 2.00pm (Christmas Eve Party)
Bury Defence Academy
We are mainly a martial arts and boxing club offering a range of 7 combat sports to young people. We have around 450 weekly service users and most of them are young people aged under 18. We run regular sports competitions and also have onsite youth mentors who can provide close support to young people with behavioural problems.
We work with various schools and also have 2 classrooms that we use for a weekend Arabic school and other educational activities.
We predominantly serve a large Muslim community who mostly do not celebrate Christmas and are offering HAF sessions over the holiday period including Christmas Day and the bank holidays.
We will be offering a varied range of mainly sports activities. This includes:
- 1 hour of none contact boxing
- 1.5 hour of various other physical activity such as ball games / dodgeball, softball, football, sports competitions and more etc.
- 1 hour for lunch including nutritional advice
- 1 hour for classroom activity including board games
- 30 mins: prayer and reflection
We will also be organising an outdoor trip (weather permitting), and on Friday afternoons the Muslim boys will be attending the mosque next door for prayers, with the girls observing prayers in the gym area.
- Venue: Bury Defence Academy, Khizra House, Lord Street, Bury, BL9 0RE
- Contact: info@buryacademy.co.uk
- Ages: 7 to 16
- SEND levels: 1 only
- Dates:
- Every Monday to Friday from 22 December 2025 to 2 January 2026 - 10.00am to 3.00pm
Bury Football Club
This Winter HAF we will be hosting sessions with activities including:
Football coaching, fundamental sport, fitness and movement development, stadium tour/player visits and match ticket distribution.
- Venue: Bury Football Club, Gigg Lane Stadium, Gigg Lane, Bury, BL9 9HR
- Contact: communityofficer@buryfc.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 16
- SEND levels: 1 only
- Dates:
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.00pm
- Wednesday 31 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.00pm
- Friday 2 January 2026 - 9.30am to 3.00pm
Communitree Outdoor Education Ltd
Our mission is to reconnect people and community with nature through play, creativity and celebration.
Our three core values are:
- Always look after yourself
- Always look after your friends
- Always look after the environment
At CommuniTree, we facilitate a nurturing and safe environment for children to play, explore and take risks at their own pace and rhythm. No two days are the same at forest holiday club as we encourage children to follow their own passions and interests. Through hands-on outdoor play, children develop confidence, self-esteem and resilience, activities include:
Physical activity
- Hiding and seeking games (attachment games)
- Swinging and tree climbing (gross motor skills)
- Den building (team building)
- Digging
Creative activities
- Mud kitchen
- Storytelling
- Drumming/Singing
- Using tools
- Crafting with natural materials (fine motor skills)
Experiences
- Making fire
- Fire pit cooking
- Foraging
Free play
- Imaginative play
- Dramatic play
- Social play
- Fantasy play
- Venue: Heaton Park, Middleton Road, Prestwich, M25 2SW
- Contact: info@communitree.co.uk
- Ages: 5 to 11
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 and Tuesday 23 December 2025
- Drop off 8.45am
- Pick up 3.30pm
Funtime Activities Sports Limited
This Winter we will be delivering activities across a number of venues.
At our Funtime Activity Centre & primary school venues we will delivering gymnastics, trampolining, tumbling, Ninja sports, climbing wall, ball & team sports, NERF Blast, den building, Forest School & outdoor activities, arts & crafts, Lego club, Little Chefs food activities.
At our SEND Activities: Gymnastics, trampolining & rebound, sensory play children will be able to explore & play in our SEND specific sessions activity sessions held in our Gymnastics & Trampolining Centre!
We have challenging gymnastics stations focusing on balance - rolling - jumping - swinging - climbing – bouncing, trampoline & rebound stations, sensory stations and soft play stations.
Venue 1
- Funtime Activities Sports Centre, Unit 10, Kings Church, Ainsworth Mill, Radcliffe, BL2 6QE
- Contact: info@funtimeactivities.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 16
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Friday 2 January 2026 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
Venue 2
- St Michaels Primary School, Ribble Drive, Whitefield, M45 8NJ
- Contact: info@funtimeactivities.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 16
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Friday 2 January 2026 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
Venue 3
- Christ Church Walshaw Primary School, Church Street, Bury, BL8 3AX
- Contact: info@funtimeactivities.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 16
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Friday 2 January 2026 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
Venue 4 - This activity is SEND ONLY
- Funtime Activities Sports Centre, Unit 10, Kings Church, Ainsworth Mill, Radcliffe, BL2 6QE
- Contact: info@funtimeactivities.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 16
- SEND levels: 3 and 4
- Dates:
- Wednesday 24 December 2025 - 10.00am to 12.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 1.30pm to 3.30pm
- Tuesday 30 December2025 - 1.30pm to 3.30pm
- Weds 31 December 2025 - 10.00am to 12.00pm
- Friday 2 January 2025 - 1.30pm to 3.30pm
NEST Woodland Adventures Limited
Discover nature and learn by using natural resources and maximising potential in the outdoors. Sessions are run by qualified forest school leaders who give children opportunities to take part in fire lighting, den building, outdoor cooking and woodland crafts.
We have completed several successful HAF projects in Bury and received positive feedback from both audits completed and from parents and children.
Using nature, we aim to immerse the children with the outdoors and allow them to have the freedom to choose activities they want to take part in.
Sessions are led by qualified forest school leaders and activities include fire lighting, den building, scavenger hunts, bug hunts, pond dipping and outdoor crafts using natural resources. We have a fantastic setting where we can learn new forest school skills at the same time as keeping safe.
We have access to a classroom with toilets and heating which will allow to stay warm and dry if needed. The children will help us cook food and snacks on the fire and find out about the ingredients used.
- Venue: Springside Primary School, Bury, BL9 5JB
- Contact: nestwoodland@outlook.com
- Ages: 4 to 11
- SEND levels: 1, 2 and 3
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
Next Level Football Coaching
We will deliver a variety of activities throughout the week from football, dodgeball, basketball, tig games & other enrichment activities to cater for all.
We will also delivering a fun & engaging workshop on healthy eating, including fruit salads snack plates.
Multi-sports & activities including:
- Football
- Dodgeball
- Tig/target games
- Arts & Crafts
- Venue: Powerleague Bury, Market street, BL9 0DB
- Contact: lewis@nextlevelfootballcoaching.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 11
- SEND levels: 1 only
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
Quality Sport Holiday Clubs Limited
Quality Sport Holiday Clubs are a professional holiday club provision serving Greater Manchester and Lancashire with provisions in Bury, Bolton, Chorley, Wigan, Rossendale, Salford and Oldham. We have been running successful holiday clubs for over 15 years and are extremely passionate about childcare, physical education, and the development of children.
Our main goals are to support child development, to encourage children to be active and healthy and to provide safe and enjoyable childcare for all children regardless of their family circumstances.
We mainly run multi-sports holiday clubs, which run over every half term, Easter, Christmas and the summer holidays, providing children with the opportunity to explore a wide variety of sports and other activities including arts & crafts, den building, outdoor adventures etc. We also offer specialist camps in make-up, dance and football.
Here are of some of the activities currently on offer that the children can participate in:
Gymnastics, street dance, athletics, rugby, multi skills, drama, talent show performances, hockey, dodgeball, bench ball, football, tennis, basketball, den building, arts & crafts, baking, free play, AirTrack and archery.
For Christmas we will be enjoying lots of festive activities and incorporate the Winter environment into our activities using fallen leaves and sticks and maybe ice and snow. We will also have our famous Grinch visit to club too!
Venue 1
- Radcliffe Primary School, Coronation Road, Radcliffe, M26 3RD
- Contact: info@qualitysport.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 11
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Wednesday 24 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Wednesday 31 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
Venue 2
- St Thomas’ Primary School, Pimhole Road, Bury, BL9 7EY
- Contact: info@qualitysport.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 11
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
Venue 3
- Stubbins Primary School, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 0NA
- Contact: info@qualitysport.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 11
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
Project Dance
- Venue: Radcliffe Primary School, Coronation Road, Radcliffe, M26 3RD
- Contact: info@qualitysport.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 14
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 10.00am to 2.00pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 10.00am to 2.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 10.00am to 2.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 10.00am to 2.00pm
Project Make-up
- Venue: Radcliffe Primary School, Coronation Road, Radcliffe, M26 3RD
- Contact: info@qualitysport.co.uk
- Ages: 7 to 16
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 3.00pm to 6.00pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 3.00pm to 6.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 3.00pm to 6.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 3.00pm to 6.00pm
Radcliffe FC Alternative Provision
Radcliffe FC Alternative Provision is a specialist Alternative Provision (AP) programme designed for young people who need a different approach to education — one that rebuilds self-belief, encourages positive choices, and provides personalised, purposeful learning.
Our HAF multi-sports camp offers children and young people a fun, safe, and inclusive environment where they can stay active, make friends, and develop new skills.
Throughout the camp, participants will take part in a variety of engaging sports and physical activities, including football, basketball, netball, tennis, athletics, and team-based games. Each session is carefully designed to cater to different ages and abilities, ensuring that everyone can participate and enjoy themselves.
In addition to sports, children will have opportunities to engage in cooperative challenges and mini-tournaments that build teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Our qualified and experienced coaches provide encouragement, guidance, and support to help each child achieve personal goals while having fun.
The camp also incorporates short periods of rest and healthy snack breaks, promoting well-being and positive lifestyle habits. By the end of the program, participants will have improved their physical fitness, confidence, and social skills, leaving with lasting memories and a renewed enthusiasm for sports.
All activities will take place at Radcliffe Borough Football Club which is a secure area and allows the young people to be supervised by the staff.
- Venue: Radcliffe Borough Football Club, Neuven Stadium. Colshaw Close East, Radcliffe, M26 3PE
- Contact: Nicole.Malpus@radcliffefc.com
- Ages: 5 to 12
- SEND levels: 1 only
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 10.00am to 2.00pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 10.00am to 2.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 10.00am to 2.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 10.00am to 2.00pm
- Friday 2 January 2026 - 10.00am to 2.00pm
Superstars Holiday Club Limited
We provide holiday camp with multi sports, football and dance along with specialist activities over summer and easter. Children have the opportunity take part in multi sports, football and dance programmes along with Lego sessions each day and one day of festive Christmas crafts.
- Venue: Unsworth Academy, Parr Lane, Unsworth, Bury, BL9 8LP
- Contact: info@littlesuperstars.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 11
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Friday 2 January 2026 - 9.00am to 9.30pm
Tailor-Grade Tutoring LTD
We are a dedicated team of 1:1 tutors and mentors working with disengaged young people to help them reconnect with education in a meaningful way. Our holistic approach blends academic support with emotional understanding, creating tailored learning experiences that meet each student’s unique needs.
We’ve worked across a variety of educational settings and bring extensive experience supporting young people with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and other learning differences.
Our qualifications reflect a deep commitment to inclusive education and safeguarding. We hold Fully Qualified Teaching Status and currently work in SEN teaching roles. We are DBS certified and registered on the update system, ensuring ongoing compliance and safety. Our academic backgrounds include BA (Hons) Degrees in Physical Education and PGCEs in Physical Education, alongside additional training in Psychology, Asperger Support, and Dyslexia-Friendly teaching practices.
Our activity programme includes sports, gardening, arts and crafts, and nature hikes — all designed to encourage creativity, teamwork, and a connection to the outdoors. These experiences help young people develop emotional resilience and social skills in a relaxed, nurturing setting.
To deepen community involvement and support sustainability, we also plan seasonal fundraising events. These may include creative stalls where young people can sell handmade festive wreaths, baked goods, or craft items. These events not only raise funds but also foster a sense of pride, purpose, and belonging among participants.
- Venue: Clark Craft Products, Railway Street, Ramsbottom, BL0 9AS
- Contact: tailor-gradetutoring@outlook.com
- Ages: 4 to 11
- SEND levels: 1, 2 and 3
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 12.30pm to 4.30pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.00am to 1.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 9.00am to 1.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.00am to 1.00pm
The Enterprise Centre Limited
The Enterprise Centre also operates as 'The Naturally Enterprising Hub' from our purpose-built outdoor education and conservation centre which is situated at Square Lodge in the heart of The Kirklees Valley Nature Reserve.
Our purpose is to capacity build and develop confidence and resilience for young people, long-term NEET and others who need our help and support. We do this by encouraging individuals to access the many benefits of nature and animals whilst contributing to the development of local community green spaces, climate change projects, conservation and social action projects.
We host innovative, creative enterprising projects using a combination of the great outdoors, nature, conservation, enterprise skills, equine therapy, health and well-being coaching, team work and confidence building to help young people develop confidence and aspire to great things for themselves and their communities.
We are also an Alternative Education Provider working with SEN young people and providing bespoke Equine Assisted Learning 1:1 or 1:3. Each personal curriculum aims to assist young people, back to school, into work and or further training.
We are on The Quality Framework for quality Alternative Provision in Bury. Our small numbers do not allow us to register with Ofsted, we do however have in place all systems and staffing levels at QTS that would be required.
We have provided many holiday activity programmes in the past and always have a large waiting list. We deliver 2 x 2 days programme of 4 hour activities including a healthy lunch for the 2 weeks of the holidays as detailed in your helpful guidance. Each programme requires the use of 2 vouchers.
Each group is limited to 8 for health and safety in line with our risk assessment maximum of 1:4 for 11+. Our 2 staff are qualified teachers and equine specialists, and our volunteers are over 16 mentors and previous attendees, all have full DBS.
We aim to raise standards, increase awareness, reduce loneliness and raise achievements in young people using natural science and its effects on the future stability of the local and wider environments. This will include species protection, land and water management, growing and working towards sustainable living. We will do this by making action-focused fun sessions designed to support all of the above, whilst wrapping around self-actualization, resilience and enterprise skills.
Working with the horses, Equine Assisted Learning and other animals we will explore zoo pharmacology (the use of natural plants and herbs to heal animals. This will increase their knowledge base improve communication and teamwork.
In addition to our 3 resident equines we now have 2 miniature Shetland ponies and 2 miniature sheep who are both adorable and popular with all our young people.
We have a café on site so we will provide healthy food at lunchtime which the young people will contribute to the planning, preparation and cooking of.
We will have edible and incredible workshops where we forage and eat as well as make healthy food that is appealing to young people like wholemeal special pitta pizza, more recent favourites include pasta with tomatoes and basil and chicken noodle soup.
- Venue: Square Lodge, The Kirklees Nature Reserve, Off Brandlesholme Road, Bury, BL8 4LS
- Contact: hello@theenterprisecentre.co.uk
- Ages: 11 to 16
- SEND levels: 1, 2 and 3
- Dates: 2 Day Course = 2 Vouchers per course
- Course 1
- Monday 22 December 2025 and Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.30am to 1.30pm
- Course 2
- Monday 29 December 2025 and Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.30am to 1.30pm
The Met
The Met is a town centre venue with year-round programme of professional and community music, theatre and comedy. Weekly programme of regular workshops across drama. music and dance for children and adults of all ages alongside large portfolio of schools and community partnership provision.
We are offering free tickets to our annual pantomime and providing an additional activity for children to get involved with being creative.
This year's show is The Pied Piper of Hamelin and is produced by our regular partners, The Big Tiny. This show is being written especially for us with lots of fun local references and quirky characters to keep the children entertained.
Our additional activities this year will be music based with a singing workshop taking place before the show to get everyone's voices warmed up for joining in and heckling the characters on stage.
- Venue: The Met, Market Street, Bury, BL9 0BW
- Contact: hello@themet.org.uk
- Ages: 4 to 16
- SEND levels: 1 only
- Dates:
- Monday 22nd December 2025 - 10.00am to 2.00pm and 2.00pm to 6.00pm
- Tuesday 23rd December 2025 - 10.00am to 2.00pm and 2.00pm to 6.00pm
Absolute
At Absolute Futbol, we’re more than just sports coaches — we’re passionate about giving every child a place to belong, learn, and thrive during the school holidays.
Our team has years of experience working in schools and the community, and we know what it takes to make a child’s day unforgettable, while supporting families and the wider community.
You can expect our HAF sessions to provide physical activity, active bodies and happy minds.
Every single day of our camp includes a minimum of 60 minutes of physical activity, meeting and often exceeding CMO guidelines.
But we don’t stop there - our sessions are built around variety, enjoyment, and progress. Whether it’s team games, fun relays, dance, or skill-building drills, there’s something for everyone — no matter their ability or confidence level.
Children can also earn achievement awards, build their physical literacy, and explore long-term opportunities through our pathways into local clubs and grassroots sport.
- Venue: Radcliffe Masonic Hall, 110 Bury New Rd, Breightmet, Radcliffe, BL2 6QU
- Contact: lee@absolute-futbol.org
- Ages: 4 to 11
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December - 8.00am to 12.00pm
- Tuesday 23 December - 8.00am to 12.00pm
- Wednesday 24 December - 8.00am to 12.00pm
- Friday 2 January 2025 - 8.00am to 12.00pm
Azamrah Youth Club
Imagine a world where disadvantaged children can break free from the shackles of their circumstances, unleash their unbridled energy, and discover a sense of freedom through the pure joy of physical activity!
Our holiday playscheme is dedicated to delivering just that - a transformative experience that gets hearts pumping and nurtures a lifelong appreciation for an active, healthy lifestyle. We will craft the "Azamrah Move" physical activity programme in collaboration with local experts and volunteers, tailored specifically to cater to the unique needs and abilities of our participants.
Kicking off each day with high-energy warm-ups featuring group games we'll build camaraderie while getting everyone moving. Participants will have the chance to explore an exciting array of outdoor ball sports. To keep the excitement alive, we’ll introduce challenges like a “sports Day,” where teams can compete in fun, non-traditional events such as three-legged races and egg-and-spoon relays. We’ll organize outdoor adventure days that include activities like, trampoline parks, swimming, and indoor wall climbing.
Throughout , we'll capture the fun through photographs and videos, collect feedback from participants and parents, and provide regular progress updates, ensuring that we adapt the programme based on their needs.
Through this dynamic "Azamrah Move" initiative, we will empower disadvantaged children to overcome barriers, build confidence, and ignite a passion for lifelong physical activity, all while creating cherished memories and friendships in a supportive, celebratory environment where they can thrive!
At our holiday playscheme, we are deeply committed to creating a vibrant and engaging environment that fosters creativity and essential skills through simple yet impactful daily enrichment activities.
Imagine children gathered around colourful tables, immersed in arts and crafts, where they can craft dazzling seasonal decorations and heartfelt cards, allowing their imaginations to run wild.
Our storytelling sessions will spark wonder, encouraging kids to share their own adventurous tales, thereby nurturing their confidence and communication abilities.
Group games like races and competitions will fill the air with laughter, promoting teamwork and problem-solving skills while ensuring everyone has a blast.
The highlight will undoubtedly be our “Talent Show Days,” where each child is given the chance to shine, showcasing their unique talents - be it singing, dancing or acting - in a warm, supportive atmosphere.
To capture the essence of these experiences, we’ll diligently track participation and gather feedback, celebrating their growth and the joy they bring to each activity. By the end of our playscheme, children will leave not only with cherished memories and new friendships but also with a newfound love for creativity and self-expression.
- Venue: Bnos Yisroel School, Leicester Road, Salford, M7 4DA
- Contact: azamrahyouth@gmail.com
- Ages: 4 to 16
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Sunday 21 December 2025 - 10.30am to 2.30pm
- Wednesday 24 December 2025 - 10.30am to 2.30pm
- Thursday 25 December 2025 - 10.30am to 2.30pm
- Friday 26 December 2025 - 10.30am to 2.30pm
- Sunday 28 December 2025 - 10.30am to 2.30pm
- Thursday 1 January 2026 - 10.30am to 2.30pm
B L Martial Arts
Martial arts, self-defence, fitness, arts and crafts, fun and games, dodgeball, confidence building and much more. We will also be holding our annual Christmas Eve party.
- Venue: Novas Martial Arts, First Floor 1-7 Peter Street, Bury, BL9 6AB
- Contact: Blmartialartscommunity@gmail.com
- Ages: 4 to 16
- SEND Levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Wednesday 24 December 2025 - 10.00am to 2.00pm (Christmas Eve Party)
Bury Defence Academy
We are mainly a martial arts and boxing club offering a range of 7 combat sports to young people. We have around 450 weekly service users and most of them are young people aged under 18. We run regular sports competitions and also have onsite youth mentors who can provide close support to young people with behavioural problems.
We work with various schools and also have 2 classrooms that we use for a weekend Arabic school and other educational activities.
We predominantly serve a large Muslim community who mostly do not celebrate Christmas and are offering HAF sessions over the holiday period including Christmas Day and the bank holidays.
We will be offering a varied range of mainly sports activities. This includes:
- 1 hour of none contact boxing
- 1.5 hour of various other physical activity such as ball games / dodgeball, softball, football, sports competitions and more etc.
- 1 hour for lunch including nutritional advice
- 1 hour for classroom activity including board games
- 30 mins: prayer and reflection
We will also be organising an outdoor trip (weather permitting), and on Friday afternoons the Muslim boys will be attending the mosque next door for prayers, with the girls observing prayers in the gym area.
- Venue: Bury Defence Academy, Khizra House, Lord Street, Bury, BL9 0RE
- Contact: info@buryacademy.co.uk
- Ages: 7 to 16
- SEND levels: 1 only
- Dates:
- Every Monday to Friday from 22 December 2025 to 2 January 2026 - 10.00am to 3.00pm
Funtime Activities Sports Limited
This Winter we will be delivering activities across a number of venues.
At our Funtime Activity Centre & primary school venues we will delivering gymnastics, trampolining, tumbling, Ninja sports, climbing wall, ball & team sports, NERF Blast, den building, Forest School & outdoor activities, arts & crafts, Lego club, Little Chefs food activities.
At our SEND Activities: Gymnastics, trampolining & rebound, sensory play children will be able to explore & play in our SEND specific sessions activity sessions held in our Gymnastics & Trampolining Centre!
We have challenging gymnastics stations focusing on balance - rolling - jumping - swinging - climbing – bouncing, trampoline & rebound stations, sensory stations and soft play stations.
Venue 1
- Funtime Activities Sports Centre, Unit 10, Kings Church, Ainsworth Mill, Radcliffe, BL2 6QE
- Contact: info@funtimeactivities.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 16
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Friday 2 January 2026 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
Venue 2
- St Michaels Primary School, Ribble Drive, Whitefield, M45 8NJ
- Contact: info@funtimeactivities.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 16
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Friday 2 January 2026 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
Venue 3
- Christ Church Walshaw Primary School, Church Street, Bury, BL8 3AX
- Contact: info@funtimeactivities.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 16
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Friday 2 January 2026 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
Venue 4 - This activity is SEND ONLY
- Funtime Activities Sports Centre, Unit 10, Kings Church, Ainsworth Mill, Radcliffe, BL2 6QE
- Contact: info@funtimeactivities.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 13
- SEND levels: 3 and 4
- Dates:
- Wednesday 24 December 2025 - 10.00am to 12.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 1.30pm to 3.30pm
- Tuesday 30 December2025 - 1.30pm to 3.30pm
- Weds 31 December 2025 - 10.00am to 12.00pm
- Friday 2 January 2025 - 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Quality Sport Holiday Clubs Limited
Quality Sport Holiday Clubs are a professional holiday club provision serving Greater Manchester and Lancashire with provisions in Bury, Bolton, Chorley, Wigan, Rossendale, Salford and Oldham. We have been running successful holiday clubs for over 15 years and are extremely passionate about childcare, physical education, and the development of children.
Our main goals are to support child development, to encourage children to be active and healthy and to provide safe and enjoyable childcare for all children regardless of their family circumstances.
We mainly run multi-sports holiday clubs, which run over every half term, Easter, Christmas and the summer holidays, providing children with the opportunity to explore a wide variety of sports and other activities including arts & crafts, den building, outdoor adventures etc. We also offer specialist camps in make-up, dance and football.
Here are of some of the activities currently on offer that the children can participate in:
Gymnastics, street dance, athletics, rugby, multi skills, drama, talent show performances, hockey, dodgeball, bench ball, football, tennis, basketball, den building, arts & crafts, baking, free play, AirTrack and archery.
For Christmas we will be enjoying lots of festive activities and incorporate the Winter environment into our activities using fallen leaves and sticks and maybe ice and snow. We will also have our famous Grinch visit to club too!
Venue 1
- Radcliffe Primary School, Coronation Road, Radcliffe, M26 3RD
- Contact: info@qualitysport.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 11
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Wednesday 24 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Wednesday 31 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
Venue 2
- St Thomas’ Primary School, Pimhole Road, Bury, BL9 7EY
- Contact: info@qualitysport.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 11
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
Venue 3
- Stubbins Primary School, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 0NA
- Contact: info@qualitysport.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 11
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
Azamrah Youth Club
Imagine a world where disadvantaged children can break free from the shackles of their circumstances, unleash their unbridled energy, and discover a sense of freedom through the pure joy of physical activity!
Our holiday playscheme is dedicated to delivering just that - a transformative experience that gets hearts pumping and nurtures a lifelong appreciation for an active, healthy lifestyle. We will craft the "Azamrah Move" physical activity programme in collaboration with local experts and volunteers, tailored specifically to cater to the unique needs and abilities of our participants.
Kicking off each day with high-energy warm-ups featuring group games we'll build camaraderie while getting everyone moving. Participants will have the chance to explore an exciting array of outdoor ball sports. To keep the excitement alive, we’ll introduce challenges like a “sports Day,” where teams can compete in fun, non-traditional events such as three-legged races and egg-and-spoon relays. We’ll organize outdoor adventure days that include activities like, trampoline parks, swimming, and indoor wall climbing.
Throughout , we'll capture the fun through photographs and videos, collect feedback from participants and parents, and provide regular progress updates, ensuring that we adapt the programme based on their needs.
Through this dynamic "Azamrah Move" initiative, we will empower disadvantaged children to overcome barriers, build confidence, and ignite a passion for lifelong physical activity, all while creating cherished memories and friendships in a supportive, celebratory environment where they can thrive!
At our holiday playscheme, we are deeply committed to creating a vibrant and engaging environment that fosters creativity and essential skills through simple yet impactful daily enrichment activities.
Imagine children gathered around colourful tables, immersed in arts and crafts, where they can craft dazzling seasonal decorations and heartfelt cards, allowing their imaginations to run wild.
Our storytelling sessions will spark wonder, encouraging kids to share their own adventurous tales, thereby nurturing their confidence and communication abilities.
Group games like races and competitions will fill the air with laughter, promoting teamwork and problem-solving skills while ensuring everyone has a blast.
The highlight will undoubtedly be our “Talent Show Days,” where each child is given the chance to shine, showcasing their unique talents - be it singing, dancing or acting - in a warm, supportive atmosphere.
To capture the essence of these experiences, we’ll diligently track participation and gather feedback, celebrating their growth and the joy they bring to each activity. By the end of our playscheme, children will leave not only with cherished memories and new friendships but also with a newfound love for creativity and self-expression.
- Venue: Bnos Yisroel School, Leicester Road, Salford, M7 4DA
- Contact: azamrahyouth@gmail.com
- Ages: 4 to 16
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Sunday 21 December 2025 - 10.30am to 2.30pm
- Wednesday 24 December 2025 - 10.30am to 2.30pm
- Thursday 25 December 2025 - 10.30am to 2.30pm
- Friday 26 December 2025 - 10.30am to 2.30pm
- Sunday 28 December 2025 - 10.30am to 2.30pm
- Thursday 1 January 2026 - 10.30am to 2.30pm
Bury Defence Academy
We are mainly a martial arts and boxing club offering a range of 7 combat sports to young people. We have around 450 weekly service users and most of them are young people aged under 18. We run regular sports competitions and also have onsite youth mentors who can provide close support to young people with behavioural problems.
We work with various schools and also have 2 classrooms that we use for a weekend Arabic school and other educational activities.
We predominantly serve a large Muslim community who mostly do not celebrate Christmas and are offering HAF sessions over the holiday period including Christmas Day and the bank holidays.
We will be offering a varied range of mainly sports activities. This includes:
- 1 hour of none contact boxing
- 1.5 hour of various other physical activity such as ball games / dodgeball, softball, football, sports competitions and more etc.
- 1 hour for lunch including nutritional advice
- 1 hour for classroom activity including board games
- 30 mins: prayer and reflection
We will also be organising an outdoor trip (weather permitting), and on Friday afternoons the Muslim boys will be attending the mosque next door for prayers, with the girls observing prayers in the gym area.
- Venue: Bury Defence Academy, Khizra House, Lord Street, Bury, BL9 0RE
- Contact: info@buryacademy.co.uk
- Ages: 7 to 16
- SEND levels: 1 only
- Dates:
- Every Monday to Friday from 22 December 2025 to 2 January 2026 - 10.00am to 3.00pm
Azamrah Youth Club
Imagine a world where disadvantaged children can break free from the shackles of their circumstances, unleash their unbridled energy, and discover a sense of freedom through the pure joy of physical activity!
Our holiday playscheme is dedicated to delivering just that - a transformative experience that gets hearts pumping and nurtures a lifelong appreciation for an active, healthy lifestyle. We will craft the "Azamrah Move" physical activity programme in collaboration with local experts and volunteers, tailored specifically to cater to the unique needs and abilities of our participants.
Kicking off each day with high-energy warm-ups featuring group games we'll build camaraderie while getting everyone moving. Participants will have the chance to explore an exciting array of outdoor ball sports. To keep the excitement alive, we’ll introduce challenges like a “sports Day,” where teams can compete in fun, non-traditional events such as three-legged races and egg-and-spoon relays. We’ll organize outdoor adventure days that include activities like, trampoline parks, swimming, and indoor wall climbing.
Throughout , we'll capture the fun through photographs and videos, collect feedback from participants and parents, and provide regular progress updates, ensuring that we adapt the programme based on their needs.
Through this dynamic "Azamrah Move" initiative, we will empower disadvantaged children to overcome barriers, build confidence, and ignite a passion for lifelong physical activity, all while creating cherished memories and friendships in a supportive, celebratory environment where they can thrive!
At our holiday playscheme, we are deeply committed to creating a vibrant and engaging environment that fosters creativity and essential skills through simple yet impactful daily enrichment activities.
Imagine children gathered around colourful tables, immersed in arts and crafts, where they can craft dazzling seasonal decorations and heartfelt cards, allowing their imaginations to run wild.
Our storytelling sessions will spark wonder, encouraging kids to share their own adventurous tales, thereby nurturing their confidence and communication abilities.
Group games like races and competitions will fill the air with laughter, promoting teamwork and problem-solving skills while ensuring everyone has a blast.
The highlight will undoubtedly be our “Talent Show Days,” where each child is given the chance to shine, showcasing their unique talents - be it singing, dancing or acting - in a warm, supportive atmosphere.
To capture the essence of these experiences, we’ll diligently track participation and gather feedback, celebrating their growth and the joy they bring to each activity. By the end of our playscheme, children will leave not only with cherished memories and new friendships but also with a newfound love for creativity and self-expression.
- Venue: Bnos Yisroel School, Leicester Road, Salford, M7 4DA
- Contact: azamrahyouth@gmail.com
- Ages: 4 to 16
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Sunday 21 December 2025 - 10.30am to 2.30pm
- Wednesday 24 December 2025 - 10.30am to 2.30pm
- Thursday 25 December 2025 - 10.30am to 2.30pm
- Friday 26 December 2025 - 10.30am to 2.30pm
- Sunday 28 December 2025 - 10.30am to 2.30pm
- Thursday 1 January 2026 - 10.30am to 2.30pm
Bury Defence Academy
We are mainly a martial arts and boxing club offering a range of 7 combat sports to young people. We have around 450 weekly service users and most of them are young people aged under 18. We run regular sports competitions and also have onsite youth mentors who can provide close support to young people with behavioural problems.
We work with various schools and also have 2 classrooms that we use for a weekend Arabic school and other educational activities.
We predominantly serve a large Muslim community who mostly do not celebrate Christmas and are offering HAF sessions over the holiday period including Christmas Day and the bank holidays.
We will be offering a varied range of mainly sports activities. This includes:
- 1 hour of none contact boxing
- 1.5 hour of various other physical activity such as ball games / dodgeball, softball, football, sports competitions and more etc.
- 1 hour for lunch including nutritional advice
- 1 hour for classroom activity including board games
- 30 mins: prayer and reflection
We will also be organising an outdoor trip (weather permitting), and on Friday afternoons the Muslim boys will be attending the mosque next door for prayers, with the girls observing prayers in the gym area.
- Venue: Bury Defence Academy, Khizra House, Lord Street, Bury, BL9 0RE
- Contact: info@buryacademy.co.uk
- Ages: 7 to 16
- SEND levels: 1 only
- Dates:
- Every Monday to Friday from 22 December 2025 to 2 January 2026 - 10.00am to 3.00pm
Bury Leisure Service
We offer gym/swimming/pickleball/badminton/table tennis at Castle Leisure Centre, Bury.
Food will be a cold option or a meal to make at home.
- Venue: Castle Leisure Centre, Bolton Street, Bury
- Contact: BuryLeisure@bury.gov.uk
- Ages: 11 to 16
- SEND levels: 1 only
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 10.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 10.00am to 3.00pm
- Saturday 27 December 2025 - 10.00am to 3.00pm
- Sunday 28 December 2025 - 10.00am to 3.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 10.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 10.00am to 3.00pm
Bury Leisure Service
We offer gym/swimming/pickleball/badminton/table tennis at Castle Leisure Centre, Bury.
Food will be a cold option or a meal to make at home.
- Venue: Castle Leisure Centre, Bolton Street, Bury
- Contact: BuryLeisure@bury.gov.uk
- Ages: 11 to 16
- SEND levels: 1 only
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 10.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 10.00am to 3.00pm
- Saturday 27 December 2025 - 10.00am to 3.00pm
- Sunday 28 December 2025 - 10.00am to 3.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 10.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 10.00am to 3.00pm
Bury Defence Academy
We are mainly a martial arts and boxing club offering a range of 7 combat sports to young people. We have around 450 weekly service users and most of them are young people aged under 18. We run regular sports competitions and also have onsite youth mentors who can provide close support to young people with behavioural problems.
We work with various schools and also have 2 classrooms that we use for a weekend Arabic school and other educational activities.
We predominantly serve a large Muslim community who mostly do not celebrate Christmas and are offering HAF sessions over the holiday period including Christmas Day and the bank holidays.
We will be offering a varied range of mainly sports activities. This includes:
- 1 hour of none contact boxing
- 1.5 hour of various other physical activity such as ball games / dodgeball, softball, football, sports competitions and more etc.
- 1 hour for lunch including nutritional advice
- 1 hour for classroom activity including board games
- 30 mins: prayer and reflection
We will also be organising an outdoor trip (weather permitting), and on Friday afternoons the Muslim boys will be attending the mosque next door for prayers, with the girls observing prayers in the gym area.
- Venue: Bury Defence Academy, Khizra House, Lord Street, Bury, BL9 0RE
- Contact: info@buryacademy.co.uk
- Ages: 7 to 16
- SEND levels: 1 only
- Dates:
- Every Monday to Friday from 22 December 2025 to 2 January 2026 - 10.00am to 3.00pm
Bury Football Club
This Winter HAF we will be hosting sessions with activities including:
Football coaching, fundamental sport, fitness and movement development, stadium tour/player visits and match ticket distribution.
- Venue: Bury Football Club, Gigg Lane Stadium, Gigg Lane, Bury, BL9 9HR
- Contact: communityofficer@buryfc.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 16
- SEND levels: 1 only
- Dates:
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.00pm
- Wednesday 31 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.00pm
- Friday 2 January 2026 - 9.30am to 3.00pm
Bury Leisure Service
We offer gym/swimming/pickleball/badminton/table tennis at Castle Leisure Centre, Bury.
Food will be a cold option or a meal to make at home.
- Venue: Castle Leisure Centre, Bolton Street, Bury
- Contact: BuryLeisure@bury.gov.uk
- Ages: 11 to 16
- SEND levels: 1 only
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 10.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 10.00am to 3.00pm
- Saturday 27 December 2025 - 10.00am to 3.00pm
- Sunday 28 December 2025 - 10.00am to 3.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 10.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 10.00am to 3.00pm
Funtime Activities Sports Limited
This Winter we will be delivering activities across a number of venues.
At our Funtime Activity Centre & primary school venues we will delivering gymnastics, trampolining, tumbling, Ninja sports, climbing wall, ball & team sports, NERF Blast, den building, Forest School & outdoor activities, arts & crafts, Lego club, Little Chefs food activities.
At our SEND Activities: Gymnastics, trampolining & rebound, sensory play children will be able to explore & play in our SEND specific sessions activity sessions held in our Gymnastics & Trampolining Centre!
We have challenging gymnastics stations focusing on balance - rolling - jumping - swinging - climbing – bouncing, trampoline & rebound stations, sensory stations and soft play stations.
Venue 1
- Funtime Activities Sports Centre, Unit 10, Kings Church, Ainsworth Mill, Radcliffe, BL2 6QE
- Contact: info@funtimeactivities.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 16
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Friday 2 January 2026 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
Venue 2
- St Michaels Primary School, Ribble Drive, Whitefield, M45 8NJ
- Contact: info@funtimeactivities.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 16
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Friday 2 January 2026 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
Venue 3
- Christ Church Walshaw Primary School, Church Street, Bury, BL8 3AX
- Contact: info@funtimeactivities.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 16
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Friday 2 January 2026 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
Venue 4 - This activity is SEND ONLY
- Funtime Activities Sports Centre, Unit 10, Kings Church, Ainsworth Mill, Radcliffe, BL2 6QE
- Contact: info@funtimeactivities.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 16
- SEND levels: 3 and 4
- Dates:
- Wednesday 24 December 2025 - 10.00am to 12.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 1.30pm to 3.30pm
- Tuesday 30 December2025 - 1.30pm to 3.30pm
- Weds 31 December 2025 - 10.00am to 12.00pm
- Friday 2 January 2025 - 1.30pm to 3.30pm
NEST Woodland Adventures Limited
Discover nature and learn by using natural resources and maximising potential in the outdoors. Sessions are run by qualified forest school leaders who give children opportunities to take part in fire lighting, den building, outdoor cooking and woodland crafts.
We have completed several successful HAF projects in Bury and received positive feedback from both audits completed and from parents and children.
Using nature, we aim to immerse the children with the outdoors and allow them to have the freedom to choose activities they want to take part in.
Sessions are led by qualified forest school leaders and activities include fire lighting, den building, scavenger hunts, bug hunts, pond dipping and outdoor crafts using natural resources. We have a fantastic setting where we can learn new forest school skills at the same time as keeping safe.
We have access to a classroom with toilets and heating which will allow to stay warm and dry if needed. The children will help us cook food and snacks on the fire and find out about the ingredients used.
- Venue: Springside Primary School, Bury, BL9 5JB
- Contact: nestwoodland@outlook.com
- Ages: 4 to 11
- SEND levels: 1, 2 and 3
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
Next Level Football Coaching
We will deliver a variety of activities throughout the week from football, dodgeball, basketball, tig games & other enrichment activities to cater for all.
We will also delivering a fun & engaging workshop on healthy eating, including fruit salads snack plates.
Multi-sports & activities including:
- Football
- Dodgeball
- Tig/target games
- Arts & Crafts
- Venue: Powerleague Bury, Market street, BL9 0DB
- Contact: lewis@nextlevelfootballcoaching.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 11
- SEND levels: 1 only
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
Quality Sport Holiday Clubs Limited
Quality Sport Holiday Clubs are a professional holiday club provision serving Greater Manchester and Lancashire with provisions in Bury, Bolton, Chorley, Wigan, Rossendale, Salford and Oldham. We have been running successful holiday clubs for over 15 years and are extremely passionate about childcare, physical education, and the development of children.
Our main goals are to support child development, to encourage children to be active and healthy and to provide safe and enjoyable childcare for all children regardless of their family circumstances.
We mainly run multi-sports holiday clubs, which run over every half term, Easter, Christmas and the summer holidays, providing children with the opportunity to explore a wide variety of sports and other activities including arts & crafts, den building, outdoor adventures etc. We also offer specialist camps in make-up, dance and football.
Here are of some of the activities currently on offer that the children can participate in:
Gymnastics, street dance, athletics, rugby, multi skills, drama, talent show performances, hockey, dodgeball, bench ball, football, tennis, basketball, den building, arts & crafts, baking, free play, AirTrack and archery.
For Christmas we will be enjoying lots of festive activities and incorporate the Winter environment into our activities using fallen leaves and sticks and maybe ice and snow. We will also have our famous Grinch visit to club too!
Venue 1
- Radcliffe Primary School, Coronation Road, Radcliffe, M26 3RD
- Contact: info@qualitysport.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 11
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Wednesday 24 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Wednesday 31 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
Venue 2
- St Thomas’ Primary School, Pimhole Road, Bury, BL9 7EY
- Contact: info@qualitysport.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 11
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
Venue 3
- Stubbins Primary School, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 0NA
- Contact: info@qualitysport.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 11
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
Project Dance
- Venue: Radcliffe Primary School, Coronation Road, Radcliffe, M26 3RD
- Contact: info@qualitysport.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 14
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 10.00am to 2.00pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 10.00am to 2.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 10.00am to 2.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 10.00am to 2.00pm
Project Make-up
- Venue: Radcliffe Primary School, Coronation Road, Radcliffe, M26 3RD
- Contact: info@qualitysport.co.uk
- Ages: 7 to 16
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 3.00pm to 6.00pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 3.00pm to 6.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 3.00pm to 6.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 3.00pm to 6.00pm
Radcliffe FC Alternative Provision
Radcliffe FC Alternative Provision is a specialist Alternative Provision (AP) programme designed for young people who need a different approach to education — one that rebuilds self-belief, encourages positive choices, and provides personalised, purposeful learning.
Our HAF multi-sports camp offers children and young people a fun, safe, and inclusive environment where they can stay active, make friends, and develop new skills.
Throughout the camp, participants will take part in a variety of engaging sports and physical activities, including football, basketball, netball, tennis, athletics, and team-based games. Each session is carefully designed to cater to different ages and abilities, ensuring that everyone can participate and enjoy themselves.
In addition to sports, children will have opportunities to engage in cooperative challenges and mini-tournaments that build teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Our qualified and experienced coaches provide encouragement, guidance, and support to help each child achieve personal goals while having fun.
The camp also incorporates short periods of rest and healthy snack breaks, promoting well-being and positive lifestyle habits. By the end of the program, participants will have improved their physical fitness, confidence, and social skills, leaving with lasting memories and a renewed enthusiasm for sports.
All activities will take place at Radcliffe Borough Football Club which is a secure area and allows the young people to be supervised by the staff.
- Venue: Radcliffe Borough Football Club, Neuven Stadium. Colshaw Close East, Radcliffe, M26 3PE
- Contact: Nicole.Malpus@radcliffefc.com
- Ages: 5 to 12
- SEND levels: 1 only
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 10.00am to 2.00pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 10.00am to 2.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 10.00am to 2.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 10.00am to 2.00pm
- Friday 2 January 2026 - 10.00am to 2.00pm
Tailor-Grade Tutoring LTD
We are a dedicated team of 1:1 tutors and mentors working with disengaged young people to help them reconnect with education in a meaningful way. Our holistic approach blends academic support with emotional understanding, creating tailored learning experiences that meet each student’s unique needs.
We’ve worked across a variety of educational settings and bring extensive experience supporting young people with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and other learning differences.
Our qualifications reflect a deep commitment to inclusive education and safeguarding. We hold Fully Qualified Teaching Status and currently work in SEN teaching roles. We are DBS certified and registered on the update system, ensuring ongoing compliance and safety. Our academic backgrounds include BA (Hons) Degrees in Physical Education and PGCEs in Physical Education, alongside additional training in Psychology, Asperger Support, and Dyslexia-Friendly teaching practices.
Our activity programme includes sports, gardening, arts and crafts, and nature hikes — all designed to encourage creativity, teamwork, and a connection to the outdoors. These experiences help young people develop emotional resilience and social skills in a relaxed, nurturing setting.
To deepen community involvement and support sustainability, we also plan seasonal fundraising events. These may include creative stalls where young people can sell handmade festive wreaths, baked goods, or craft items. These events not only raise funds but also foster a sense of pride, purpose, and belonging among participants.
- Venue: Clark Craft Products, Railway Street, Ramsbottom, BL0 9AS
- Contact: tailor-gradetutoring@outlook.com
- Ages: 4 to 11
- SEND levels: 1, 2 and 3
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 12.30pm to 4.30pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.00am to 1.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 9.00am to 1.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.00am to 1.00pm
The Enterprise Centre Limited
The Enterprise Centre also operates as 'The Naturally Enterprising Hub' from our purpose-built outdoor education and conservation centre which is situated at Square Lodge in the heart of The Kirklees Valley Nature Reserve.
Our purpose is to capacity build and develop confidence and resilience for young people, long-term NEET and others who need our help and support. We do this by encouraging individuals to access the many benefits of nature and animals whilst contributing to the development of local community green spaces, climate change projects, conservation and social action projects.
We host innovative, creative enterprising projects using a combination of the great outdoors, nature, conservation, enterprise skills, equine therapy, health and well-being coaching, team work and confidence building to help young people develop confidence and aspire to great things for themselves and their communities.
We are also an Alternative Education Provider working with SEN young people and providing bespoke Equine Assisted Learning 1:1 or 1:3. Each personal curriculum aims to assist young people, back to school, into work and or further training.
We are on The Quality Framework for quality Alternative Provision in Bury. Our small numbers do not allow us to register with Ofsted, we do however have in place all systems and staffing levels at QTS that would be required.
We have provided many holiday activity programmes in the past and always have a large waiting list. We deliver 2 x 2 days programme of 4 hour activities including a healthy lunch for the 2 weeks of the holidays as detailed in your helpful guidance. Each programme requires the use of 2 vouchers.
Each group is limited to 8 for health and safety in line with our risk assessment maximum of 1:4 for 11+. Our 2 staff are qualified teachers and equine specialists, and our volunteers are over 16 mentors and previous attendees, all have full DBS.
We aim to raise standards, increase awareness, reduce loneliness and raise achievements in young people using natural science and its effects on the future stability of the local and wider environments. This will include species protection, land and water management, growing and working towards sustainable living. We will do this by making action-focused fun sessions designed to support all of the above, whilst wrapping around self-actualization, resilience and enterprise skills.
Working with the horses, Equine Assisted Learning and other animals we will explore zoo pharmacology (the use of natural plants and herbs to heal animals. This will increase their knowledge base improve communication and teamwork.
In addition to our 3 resident equines we now have 2 miniature Shetland ponies and 2 miniature sheep who are both adorable and popular with all our young people.
We have a café on site so we will provide healthy food at lunchtime which the young people will contribute to the planning, preparation and cooking of.
We will have edible and incredible workshops where we forage and eat as well as make healthy food that is appealing to young people like wholemeal special pitta pizza, more recent favourites include pasta with tomatoes and basil and chicken noodle soup.
- Venue: Square Lodge, The Kirklees Nature Reserve, Off Brandlesholme Road, Bury, BL8 4LS
- Contact: hello@theenterprisecentre.co.uk
- Ages: 11 to 16
- SEND levels: 1, 2 and 3
- Dates: 2 Day Course = 2 Vouchers per course
- Course 1
- Monday 22 December 2025 and Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.30am to 1.30pm
- Course 2
- Monday 29 December 2025 and Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.30am to 1.30pm
Bee Inclusive
Social activities for children/young people with Special Education Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND), for Primary and Secondary aged children.
All of our activities are exclusively booked so that our families feel as comfortable as possible. Bee Inclusive acts as the booking agent for the activities and generally uses external providers.
Due to the varying complexities of the children/young people's needs, at all our activities a parent/carer must stay to supervise their child/young person.
This supports peer-peer support between parents/carers and helps promote a network of support and friendship for children/young people.
Trampolining and soft play - This is a 2 hour activity of trampolining and soft play, catering for primary and secondary aged children/young people.
This is an exclusive booking for children/young people with SEND only. This means that our families will have the whole of Jump Xtreme to themselves, allowing plenty of space between families.
Parent/carers can support children on the trampolines if their needs require it, and this builds on the offer of supporting family fun.
Children can freely move between the soft play area, “That Fun Place” and the trampolining area, so they have a choice of activity. A cold food option from Bury Council Catering will be provided.
- Venue: Jump Xtreme, Trinity Retail Park, Bradford Street, Springfield, Bolton, BL2 1HY
- Contact: hellobeeinclusive@gmail.com
- Ages: 4 to 16
- SEND levels: 1, 2, 3 and 4
- Dates:
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 5.00pm to 7.00pm
Bury Defence Academy
We are mainly a martial arts and boxing club offering a range of 7 combat sports to young people. We have around 450 weekly service users and most of them are young people aged under 18. We run regular sports competitions and also have onsite youth mentors who can provide close support to young people with behavioural problems.
We work with various schools and also have 2 classrooms that we use for a weekend Arabic school and other educational activities.
We predominantly serve a large Muslim community who mostly do not celebrate Christmas and are offering HAF sessions over the holiday period including Christmas Day and the bank holidays.
We will be offering a varied range of mainly sports activities. This includes:
- 1 hour of none contact boxing
- 1.5 hour of various other physical activity such as ball games / dodgeball, softball, football, sports competitions and more etc.
- 1 hour for lunch including nutritional advice
- 1 hour for classroom activity including board games
- 30 mins: prayer and reflection
We will also be organising an outdoor trip (weather permitting), and on Friday afternoons the Muslim boys will be attending the mosque next door for prayers, with the girls observing prayers in the gym area.
- Venue: Bury Defence Academy, Khizra House, Lord Street, Bury, BL9 0RE
- Contact: info@buryacademy.co.uk
- Ages: 7 to 16
- SEND levels: 1 only
- Dates:
- Every Monday to Friday from 22 December 2025 to 2 January 2026 - 10.00am to 3.00pm
Bury Football Club
This Winter HAF we will be hosting sessions with activities including:
Football coaching, fundamental sport, fitness and movement development, stadium tour/player visits and match ticket distribution.
- Venue: Bury Football Club, Gigg Lane Stadium, Gigg Lane, Bury, BL9 9HR
- Contact: communityofficer@buryfc.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 16
- SEND levels: 1 only
- Dates:
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.00pm
- Wednesday 31 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.00pm
- Friday 2 January 2026 - 9.30am to 3.00pm
Bury Leisure Service
We offer gym/swimming/pickleball/badminton/table tennis at Castle Leisure Centre, Bury.
Food will be a cold option or a meal to make at home.
- Venue: Castle Leisure Centre, Bolton Street, Bury
- Contact: BuryLeisure@bury.gov.uk
- Ages: 11 to 16
- SEND levels: 1 only
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 10.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 10.00am to 3.00pm
- Saturday 27 December 2025 - 10.00am to 3.00pm
- Sunday 28 December 2025 - 10.00am to 3.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 10.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 10.00am to 3.00pm
Funtime Activities Sports Limited
This Winter we will be delivering activities across a number of venues.
At our Funtime Activity Centre & primary school venues we will delivering gymnastics, trampolining, tumbling, Ninja sports, climbing wall, ball & team sports, NERF Blast, den building, Forest School & outdoor activities, arts & crafts, Lego club, Little Chefs food activities.
At our SEND Activities: Gymnastics, trampolining & rebound, sensory play children will be able to explore & play in our SEND specific sessions activity sessions held in our Gymnastics & Trampolining Centre!
We have challenging gymnastics stations focusing on balance - rolling - jumping - swinging - climbing – bouncing, trampoline & rebound stations, sensory stations and soft play stations.
Venue 1
- Funtime Activities Sports Centre, Unit 10, Kings Church, Ainsworth Mill, Radcliffe, BL2 6QE
- Contact: info@funtimeactivities.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 16
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Friday 2 January 2026 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
Venue 2
- St Michaels Primary School, Ribble Drive, Whitefield, M45 8NJ
- Contact: info@funtimeactivities.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 16
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Friday 2 January 2026 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
Venue 3
- Christ Church Walshaw Primary School, Church Street, Bury, BL8 3AX
- Contact: info@funtimeactivities.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 16
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Friday 2 January 2026 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
Venue 4 - This activity is SEND ONLY
- Funtime Activities Sports Centre, Unit 10, Kings Church, Ainsworth Mill, Radcliffe, BL2 6QE
- Contact: info@funtimeactivities.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 16
- SEND levels: 3 and 4
- Dates:
- Wednesday 24 December 2025 - 10.00am to 12.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 1.30pm to 3.30pm
- Tuesday 30 December2025 - 1.30pm to 3.30pm
- Weds 31 December 2025 - 10.00am to 12.00pm
- Friday 2 January 2025 - 1.30pm to 3.30pm
NEST Woodland Adventures Limited
Discover nature and learn by using natural resources and maximising potential in the outdoors. Sessions are run by qualified forest school leaders who give children opportunities to take part in fire lighting, den building, outdoor cooking and woodland crafts.
We have completed several successful HAF projects in Bury and received positive feedback from both audits completed and from parents and children.
Using nature, we aim to immerse the children with the outdoors and allow them to have the freedom to choose activities they want to take part in.
Sessions are led by qualified forest school leaders and activities include fire lighting, den building, scavenger hunts, bug hunts, pond dipping and outdoor crafts using natural resources. We have a fantastic setting where we can learn new forest school skills at the same time as keeping safe.
We have access to a classroom with toilets and heating which will allow to stay warm and dry if needed. The children will help us cook food and snacks on the fire and find out about the ingredients used.
- Venue: Springside Primary School, Bury, BL9 5JB
- Contact: nestwoodland@outlook.com
- Ages: 4 to 11
- SEND levels: 1, 2 and 3
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
Next Level Football Coaching
We will deliver a variety of activities throughout the week from football, dodgeball, basketball, tig games & other enrichment activities to cater for all.
We will also delivering a fun & engaging workshop on healthy eating, including fruit salads snack plates.
Multi-sports & activities including:
- Football
- Dodgeball
- Tig/target games
- Arts & Crafts
- Venue: Powerleague Bury, Market street, BL9 0DB
- Contact: lewis@nextlevelfootballcoaching.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 11
- SEND levels: 1 only
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
Quality Sport Holiday Clubs Limited
Quality Sport Holiday Clubs are a professional holiday club provision serving Greater Manchester and Lancashire with provisions in Bury, Bolton, Chorley, Wigan, Rossendale, Salford and Oldham. We have been running successful holiday clubs for over 15 years and are extremely passionate about childcare, physical education, and the development of children.
Our main goals are to support child development, to encourage children to be active and healthy and to provide safe and enjoyable childcare for all children regardless of their family circumstances.
We mainly run multi-sports holiday clubs, which run over every half term, Easter, Christmas and the summer holidays, providing children with the opportunity to explore a wide variety of sports and other activities including arts & crafts, den building, outdoor adventures etc. We also offer specialist camps in make-up, dance and football.
Here are of some of the activities currently on offer that the children can participate in:
Gymnastics, street dance, athletics, rugby, multi skills, drama, talent show performances, hockey, dodgeball, bench ball, football, tennis, basketball, den building, arts & crafts, baking, free play, AirTrack and archery.
For Christmas we will be enjoying lots of festive activities and incorporate the Winter environment into our activities using fallen leaves and sticks and maybe ice and snow. We will also have our famous Grinch visit to club too!
Venue 1
- Radcliffe Primary School, Coronation Road, Radcliffe, M26 3RD
- Contact: info@qualitysport.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 11
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Wednesday 24 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Wednesday 31 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
Venue 2
- St Thomas’ Primary School, Pimhole Road, Bury, BL9 7EY
- Contact: info@qualitysport.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 11
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
Venue 3
- Stubbins Primary School, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 0NA
- Contact: info@qualitysport.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 11
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
Project Dance
- Venue: Radcliffe Primary School, Coronation Road, Radcliffe, M26 3RD
- Contact: info@qualitysport.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 14
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 10.00am to 2.00pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 10.00am to 2.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 10.00am to 2.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 10.00am to 2.00pm
Project Make-up
- Venue: Radcliffe Primary School, Coronation Road, Radcliffe, M26 3RD
- Contact: info@qualitysport.co.uk
- Ages: 7 to 16
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 3.00pm to 6.00pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 3.00pm to 6.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 3.00pm to 6.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 3.00pm to 6.00pm
Radcliffe FC Alternative Provision
Radcliffe FC Alternative Provision is a specialist Alternative Provision (AP) programme designed for young people who need a different approach to education — one that rebuilds self-belief, encourages positive choices, and provides personalised, purposeful learning.
Our HAF multi-sports camp offers children and young people a fun, safe, and inclusive environment where they can stay active, make friends, and develop new skills.
Throughout the camp, participants will take part in a variety of engaging sports and physical activities, including football, basketball, netball, tennis, athletics, and team-based games. Each session is carefully designed to cater to different ages and abilities, ensuring that everyone can participate and enjoy themselves.
In addition to sports, children will have opportunities to engage in cooperative challenges and mini-tournaments that build teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Our qualified and experienced coaches provide encouragement, guidance, and support to help each child achieve personal goals while having fun.
The camp also incorporates short periods of rest and healthy snack breaks, promoting well-being and positive lifestyle habits. By the end of the program, participants will have improved their physical fitness, confidence, and social skills, leaving with lasting memories and a renewed enthusiasm for sports.
All activities will take place at Radcliffe Borough Football Club which is a secure area and allows the young people to be supervised by the staff.
- Venue: Radcliffe Borough Football Club, Neuven Stadium. Colshaw Close East, Radcliffe, M26 3PE
- Contact: Nicole.Malpus@radcliffefc.com
- Ages: 5 to 12
- SEND levels: 1 only
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 10.00am to 2.00pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 10.00am to 2.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 10.00am to 2.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 10.00am to 2.00pm
- Friday 2 January 2026 - 10.00am to 2.00pm
Tailor-Grade Tutoring LTD
We are a dedicated team of 1:1 tutors and mentors working with disengaged young people to help them reconnect with education in a meaningful way. Our holistic approach blends academic support with emotional understanding, creating tailored learning experiences that meet each student’s unique needs.
We’ve worked across a variety of educational settings and bring extensive experience supporting young people with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and other learning differences.
Our qualifications reflect a deep commitment to inclusive education and safeguarding. We hold Fully Qualified Teaching Status and currently work in SEN teaching roles. We are DBS certified and registered on the update system, ensuring ongoing compliance and safety. Our academic backgrounds include BA (Hons) Degrees in Physical Education and PGCEs in Physical Education, alongside additional training in Psychology, Asperger Support, and Dyslexia-Friendly teaching practices.
Our activity programme includes sports, gardening, arts and crafts, and nature hikes — all designed to encourage creativity, teamwork, and a connection to the outdoors. These experiences help young people develop emotional resilience and social skills in a relaxed, nurturing setting.
To deepen community involvement and support sustainability, we also plan seasonal fundraising events. These may include creative stalls where young people can sell handmade festive wreaths, baked goods, or craft items. These events not only raise funds but also foster a sense of pride, purpose, and belonging among participants.
- Venue: Clark Craft Products, Railway Street, Ramsbottom, BL0 9AS
- Contact: tailor-gradetutoring@outlook.com
- Ages: 4 to 11
- SEND levels: 1, 2 and 3
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 12.30pm to 4.30pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.00am to 1.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 9.00am to 1.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.00am to 1.00pm
The Enterprise Centre Limited
The Enterprise Centre also operates as 'The Naturally Enterprising Hub' from our purpose-built outdoor education and conservation centre which is situated at Square Lodge in the heart of The Kirklees Valley Nature Reserve.
Our purpose is to capacity build and develop confidence and resilience for young people, long-term NEET and others who need our help and support. We do this by encouraging individuals to access the many benefits of nature and animals whilst contributing to the development of local community green spaces, climate change projects, conservation and social action projects.
We host innovative, creative enterprising projects using a combination of the great outdoors, nature, conservation, enterprise skills, equine therapy, health and well-being coaching, team work and confidence building to help young people develop confidence and aspire to great things for themselves and their communities.
We are also an Alternative Education Provider working with SEN young people and providing bespoke Equine Assisted Learning 1:1 or 1:3. Each personal curriculum aims to assist young people, back to school, into work and or further training.
We are on The Quality Framework for quality Alternative Provision in Bury. Our small numbers do not allow us to register with Ofsted, we do however have in place all systems and staffing levels at QTS that would be required.
We have provided many holiday activity programmes in the past and always have a large waiting list. We deliver 2 x 2 days programme of 4 hour activities including a healthy lunch for the 2 weeks of the holidays as detailed in your helpful guidance. Each programme requires the use of 2 vouchers.
Each group is limited to 8 for health and safety in line with our risk assessment maximum of 1:4 for 11+. Our 2 staff are qualified teachers and equine specialists, and our volunteers are over 16 mentors and previous attendees, all have full DBS.
We aim to raise standards, increase awareness, reduce loneliness and raise achievements in young people using natural science and its effects on the future stability of the local and wider environments. This will include species protection, land and water management, growing and working towards sustainable living. We will do this by making action-focused fun sessions designed to support all of the above, whilst wrapping around self-actualization, resilience and enterprise skills.
Working with the horses, Equine Assisted Learning and other animals we will explore zoo pharmacology (the use of natural plants and herbs to heal animals. This will increase their knowledge base improve communication and teamwork.
In addition to our 3 resident equines we now have 2 miniature Shetland ponies and 2 miniature sheep who are both adorable and popular with all our young people.
We have a café on site so we will provide healthy food at lunchtime which the young people will contribute to the planning, preparation and cooking of.
We will have edible and incredible workshops where we forage and eat as well as make healthy food that is appealing to young people like wholemeal special pitta pizza, more recent favourites include pasta with tomatoes and basil and chicken noodle soup.
- Venue: Square Lodge, The Kirklees Nature Reserve, Off Brandlesholme Road, Bury, BL8 4LS
- Contact: hello@theenterprisecentre.co.uk
- Ages: 11 to 16
- SEND levels: 1, 2 and 3
- Dates: 2 Day Course = 2 Vouchers per course
- Course 1
- Monday 22 December 2025 and Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.30am to 1.30pm
- Course 2
- Monday 29 December 2025 and Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.30am to 1.30pm
Bury Defence Academy
We are mainly a martial arts and boxing club offering a range of 7 combat sports to young people. We have around 450 weekly service users and most of them are young people aged under 18. We run regular sports competitions and also have onsite youth mentors who can provide close support to young people with behavioural problems.
We work with various schools and also have 2 classrooms that we use for a weekend Arabic school and other educational activities.
We predominantly serve a large Muslim community who mostly do not celebrate Christmas and are offering HAF sessions over the holiday period including Christmas Day and the bank holidays.
We will be offering a varied range of mainly sports activities. This includes:
- 1 hour of none contact boxing
- 1.5 hour of various other physical activity such as ball games / dodgeball, softball, football, sports competitions and more etc.
- 1 hour for lunch including nutritional advice
- 1 hour for classroom activity including board games
- 30 mins: prayer and reflection
We will also be organising an outdoor trip (weather permitting), and on Friday afternoons the Muslim boys will be attending the mosque next door for prayers, with the girls observing prayers in the gym area.
- Venue: Bury Defence Academy, Khizra House, Lord Street, Bury, BL9 0RE
- Contact: info@buryacademy.co.uk
- Ages: 7 to 16
- SEND levels: 1 only
- Dates:
- Every Monday to Friday from 22 December 2025 to 2 January 2026 - 10.00am to 3.00pm
Funtime Activities Sports Limited
This Winter we will be delivering activities across a number of venues.
At our Funtime Activity Centre & primary school venues we will delivering gymnastics, trampolining, tumbling, Ninja sports, climbing wall, ball & team sports, NERF Blast, den building, Forest School & outdoor activities, arts & crafts, Lego club, Little Chefs food activities.
At our SEND Activities: Gymnastics, trampolining & rebound, sensory play children will be able to explore & play in our SEND specific sessions activity sessions held in our Gymnastics & Trampolining Centre!
We have challenging gymnastics stations focusing on balance - rolling - jumping - swinging - climbing – bouncing, trampoline & rebound stations, sensory stations and soft play stations.
Venue 1
- Funtime Activities Sports Centre, Unit 10, Kings Church, Ainsworth Mill, Radcliffe, BL2 6QE
- Contact: info@funtimeactivities.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 16
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Friday 2 January 2026 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
Venue 2
- St Michaels Primary School, Ribble Drive, Whitefield, M45 8NJ
- Contact: info@funtimeactivities.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 16
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Friday 2 January 2026 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
Venue 3
- Christ Church Walshaw Primary School, Church Street, Bury, BL8 3AX
- Contact: info@funtimeactivities.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 16
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Friday 2 January 2026 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
Venue 4 - This activity is SEND ONLY
- Funtime Activities Sports Centre, Unit 10, Kings Church, Ainsworth Mill, Radcliffe, BL2 6QE
- Contact: info@funtimeactivities.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 13
- SEND levels: 3 and 4
- Dates:
- Wednesday 24 December 2025 - 10.00am to 12.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 1.30pm to 3.30pm
- Tuesday 30 December2025 - 1.30pm to 3.30pm
- Weds 31 December 2025 - 10.00am to 12.00pm
- Friday 2 January 2025 - 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Quality Sport Holiday Clubs Limited
Quality Sport Holiday Clubs are a professional holiday club provision serving Greater Manchester and Lancashire with provisions in Bury, Bolton, Chorley, Wigan, Rossendale, Salford and Oldham. We have been running successful holiday clubs for over 15 years and are extremely passionate about childcare, physical education, and the development of children.
Our main goals are to support child development, to encourage children to be active and healthy and to provide safe and enjoyable childcare for all children regardless of their family circumstances.
We mainly run multi-sports holiday clubs, which run over every half term, Easter, Christmas and the summer holidays, providing children with the opportunity to explore a wide variety of sports and other activities including arts & crafts, den building, outdoor adventures etc. We also offer specialist camps in make-up, dance and football.
Here are of some of the activities currently on offer that the children can participate in:
Gymnastics, street dance, athletics, rugby, multi skills, drama, talent show performances, hockey, dodgeball, bench ball, football, tennis, basketball, den building, arts & crafts, baking, free play, AirTrack and archery.
For Christmas we will be enjoying lots of festive activities and incorporate the Winter environment into our activities using fallen leaves and sticks and maybe ice and snow. We will also have our famous Grinch visit to club too!
Venue 1
- Radcliffe Primary School, Coronation Road, Radcliffe, M26 3RD
- Contact: info@qualitysport.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 11
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Wednesday 24 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Wednesday 31 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
Venue 2
- St Thomas’ Primary School, Pimhole Road, Bury, BL9 7EY
- Contact: info@qualitysport.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 11
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
Venue 3
- Stubbins Primary School, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 0NA
- Contact: info@qualitysport.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 11
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
Azamrah Youth Club
Imagine a world where disadvantaged children can break free from the shackles of their circumstances, unleash their unbridled energy, and discover a sense of freedom through the pure joy of physical activity!
Our holiday playscheme is dedicated to delivering just that - a transformative experience that gets hearts pumping and nurtures a lifelong appreciation for an active, healthy lifestyle. We will craft the "Azamrah Move" physical activity programme in collaboration with local experts and volunteers, tailored specifically to cater to the unique needs and abilities of our participants.
Kicking off each day with high-energy warm-ups featuring group games we'll build camaraderie while getting everyone moving. Participants will have the chance to explore an exciting array of outdoor ball sports. To keep the excitement alive, we’ll introduce challenges like a “sports Day,” where teams can compete in fun, non-traditional events such as three-legged races and egg-and-spoon relays. We’ll organize outdoor adventure days that include activities like, trampoline parks, swimming, and indoor wall climbing.
Throughout , we'll capture the fun through photographs and videos, collect feedback from participants and parents, and provide regular progress updates, ensuring that we adapt the programme based on their needs.
Through this dynamic "Azamrah Move" initiative, we will empower disadvantaged children to overcome barriers, build confidence, and ignite a passion for lifelong physical activity, all while creating cherished memories and friendships in a supportive, celebratory environment where they can thrive!
At our holiday playscheme, we are deeply committed to creating a vibrant and engaging environment that fosters creativity and essential skills through simple yet impactful daily enrichment activities.
Imagine children gathered around colourful tables, immersed in arts and crafts, where they can craft dazzling seasonal decorations and heartfelt cards, allowing their imaginations to run wild.
Our storytelling sessions will spark wonder, encouraging kids to share their own adventurous tales, thereby nurturing their confidence and communication abilities.
Group games like races and competitions will fill the air with laughter, promoting teamwork and problem-solving skills while ensuring everyone has a blast.
The highlight will undoubtedly be our “Talent Show Days,” where each child is given the chance to shine, showcasing their unique talents - be it singing, dancing or acting - in a warm, supportive atmosphere.
To capture the essence of these experiences, we’ll diligently track participation and gather feedback, celebrating their growth and the joy they bring to each activity. By the end of our playscheme, children will leave not only with cherished memories and new friendships but also with a newfound love for creativity and self-expression.
- Venue: Bnos Yisroel School, Leicester Road, Salford, M7 4DA
- Contact: azamrahyouth@gmail.com
- Ages: 4 to 16
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Sunday 21 December 2025 - 10.30am to 2.30pm
- Wednesday 24 December 2025 - 10.30am to 2.30pm
- Thursday 25 December 2025 - 10.30am to 2.30pm
- Friday 26 December 2025 - 10.30am to 2.30pm
- Sunday 28 December 2025 - 10.30am to 2.30pm
- Thursday 1 January 2026 - 10.30am to 2.30pm
Bury Defence Academy
We are mainly a martial arts and boxing club offering a range of 7 combat sports to young people. We have around 450 weekly service users and most of them are young people aged under 18. We run regular sports competitions and also have onsite youth mentors who can provide close support to young people with behavioural problems.
We work with various schools and also have 2 classrooms that we use for a weekend Arabic school and other educational activities.
We predominantly serve a large Muslim community who mostly do not celebrate Christmas and are offering HAF sessions over the holiday period including Christmas Day and the bank holidays.
We will be offering a varied range of mainly sports activities. This includes:
- 1 hour of none contact boxing
- 1.5 hour of various other physical activity such as ball games / dodgeball, softball, football, sports competitions and more etc.
- 1 hour for lunch including nutritional advice
- 1 hour for classroom activity including board games
- 30 mins: prayer and reflection
We will also be organising an outdoor trip (weather permitting), and on Friday afternoons the Muslim boys will be attending the mosque next door for prayers, with the girls observing prayers in the gym area.
- Venue: Bury Defence Academy, Khizra House, Lord Street, Bury, BL9 0RE
- Contact: info@buryacademy.co.uk
- Ages: 7 to 16
- SEND levels: 1 only
- Dates:
- Every Monday to Friday from 22 December 2025 to 2 January 2026 - 10.00am to 3.00pm
Absolute
At Absolute Futbol, we’re more than just sports coaches — we’re passionate about giving every child a place to belong, learn, and thrive during the school holidays.
Our team has years of experience working in schools and the community, and we know what it takes to make a child’s day unforgettable, while supporting families and the wider community.
You can expect our HAF sessions to provide physical activity, active bodies and happy minds.
Every single day of our camp includes a minimum of 60 minutes of physical activity, meeting and often exceeding CMO guidelines.
But we don’t stop there - our sessions are built around variety, enjoyment, and progress. Whether it’s team games, fun relays, dance, or skill-building drills, there’s something for everyone — no matter their ability or confidence level.
Children can also earn achievement awards, build their physical literacy, and explore long-term opportunities through our pathways into local clubs and grassroots sport.
- Venue: Radcliffe Masonic Hall, 110 Bury New Rd, Breightmet, Radcliffe, BL2 6QU
- Contact: lee@absolute-futbol.org
- Ages: 4 to 11
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December - 8.00am to 12.00pm
- Tuesday 23 December - 8.00am to 12.00pm
- Wednesday 24 December - 8.00am to 12.00pm
- Friday 2 January 2025 - 8.00am to 12.00pm
Bury Defence Academy
We are mainly a martial arts and boxing club offering a range of 7 combat sports to young people. We have around 450 weekly service users and most of them are young people aged under 18. We run regular sports competitions and also have onsite youth mentors who can provide close support to young people with behavioural problems.
We work with various schools and also have 2 classrooms that we use for a weekend Arabic school and other educational activities.
We predominantly serve a large Muslim community who mostly do not celebrate Christmas and are offering HAF sessions over the holiday period including Christmas Day and the bank holidays.
We will be offering a varied range of mainly sports activities. This includes:
- 1 hour of none contact boxing
- 1.5 hour of various other physical activity such as ball games / dodgeball, softball, football, sports competitions and more etc.
- 1 hour for lunch including nutritional advice
- 1 hour for classroom activity including board games
- 30 mins: prayer and reflection
We will also be organising an outdoor trip (weather permitting), and on Friday afternoons the Muslim boys will be attending the mosque next door for prayers, with the girls observing prayers in the gym area.
- Venue: Bury Defence Academy, Khizra House, Lord Street, Bury, BL9 0RE
- Contact: info@buryacademy.co.uk
- Ages: 7 to 16
- SEND levels: 1 only
- Dates:
- Every Monday to Friday from 22 December 2025 to 2 January 2026 - 10.00am to 3.00pm
Bury Football Club
This Winter HAF we will be hosting sessions with activities including:
Football coaching, fundamental sport, fitness and movement development, stadium tour/player visits and match ticket distribution.
- Venue: Bury Football Club, Gigg Lane Stadium, Gigg Lane, Bury, BL9 9HR
- Contact: communityofficer@buryfc.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 16
- SEND levels: 1 only
- Dates:
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.00pm
- Wednesday 31 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.00pm
- Friday 2 January 2026 - 9.30am to 3.00pm
Funtime Activities Sports Limited
This Winter we will be delivering activities across a number of venues.
At our Funtime Activity Centre & primary school venues we will delivering gymnastics, trampolining, tumbling, Ninja sports, climbing wall, ball & team sports, NERF Blast, den building, Forest School & outdoor activities, arts & crafts, Lego club, Little Chefs food activities.
At our SEND Activities: Gymnastics, trampolining & rebound, sensory play children will be able to explore & play in our SEND specific sessions activity sessions held in our Gymnastics & Trampolining Centre!
We have challenging gymnastics stations focusing on balance - rolling - jumping - swinging - climbing – bouncing, trampoline & rebound stations, sensory stations and soft play stations.
Venue 1
- Funtime Activities Sports Centre, Unit 10, Kings Church, Ainsworth Mill, Radcliffe, BL2 6QE
- Contact: info@funtimeactivities.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 16
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Friday 2 January 2026 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
Venue 2
- St Michaels Primary School, Ribble Drive, Whitefield, M45 8NJ
- Contact: info@funtimeactivities.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 16
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Friday 2 January 2026 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
Venue 3
- Christ Church Walshaw Primary School, Church Street, Bury, BL8 3AX
- Contact: info@funtimeactivities.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 16
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Friday 2 January 2026 - 9.30am to 3.30pm
Venue 4 - This activity is SEND ONLY
- Funtime Activities Sports Centre, Unit 10, Kings Church, Ainsworth Mill, Radcliffe, BL2 6QE
- Contact: info@funtimeactivities.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 16
- SEND levels: 3 and 4
- Dates:
- Wednesday 24 December 2025 - 10.00am to 12.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 1.30pm to 3.30pm
- Tuesday 30 December2025 - 1.30pm to 3.30pm
- Weds 31 December 2025 - 10.00am to 12.00pm
- Friday 2 January 2025 - 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Radcliffe FC Alternative Provision
Radcliffe FC Alternative Provision is a specialist Alternative Provision (AP) programme designed for young people who need a different approach to education — one that rebuilds self-belief, encourages positive choices, and provides personalised, purposeful learning.
Our HAF multi-sports camp offers children and young people a fun, safe, and inclusive environment where they can stay active, make friends, and develop new skills.
Throughout the camp, participants will take part in a variety of engaging sports and physical activities, including football, basketball, netball, tennis, athletics, and team-based games. Each session is carefully designed to cater to different ages and abilities, ensuring that everyone can participate and enjoy themselves.
In addition to sports, children will have opportunities to engage in cooperative challenges and mini-tournaments that build teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Our qualified and experienced coaches provide encouragement, guidance, and support to help each child achieve personal goals while having fun.
The camp also incorporates short periods of rest and healthy snack breaks, promoting well-being and positive lifestyle habits. By the end of the program, participants will have improved their physical fitness, confidence, and social skills, leaving with lasting memories and a renewed enthusiasm for sports.
All activities will take place at Radcliffe Borough Football Club which is a secure area and allows the young people to be supervised by the staff.
- Venue: Radcliffe Borough Football Club, Neuven Stadium. Colshaw Close East, Radcliffe, M26 3PE
- Contact: Nicole.Malpus@radcliffefc.com
- Ages: 5 to 12
- SEND levels: 1 only
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 10.00am to 2.00pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 10.00am to 2.00pm
- Monday 29 December 2025 - 10.00am to 2.00pm
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 10.00am to 2.00pm
- Friday 2 January 2026 - 10.00am to 2.00pm
Superstars Holiday Club Limited
We provide holiday camp with multi sports, football and dance along with specialist activities over summer and easter. Children have the opportunity take part in multi sports, football and dance programmes along with Lego sessions each day and one day of festive Christmas crafts.
- Venue: Unsworth Academy, Parr Lane, Unsworth, Bury, BL9 8LP
- Contact: info@littlesuperstars.co.uk
- Ages: 4 to 11
- SEND levels: 1 and 2
- Dates:
- Monday 22 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Friday 2 January 2026 - 9.00am to 9.30pm
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The Jewish Federation
We provide a range of support services to children and young people in our on-site Children’s Centre. These include one to one support, family support, afterschool clubs, play schemes, seasonal camps and regular days out.
All of the children and young people (CYP) supported by our service have complex physical and learning disabilities as well as health and social care needs. The majority of the children are from the Jewish community. They are disadvantaged in numerous ways including through ill health, complex disabilities, poverty, caring responsibilities, safeguarding issues, parental ill health or large, chaotic families. Many of those we support live in areas of high levels of deprivation and live in food and fuel poverty as well as poor housing.
We are offering two sessions, one will be a Chanukah party, with culturally sensitive celebrations, food and activities.
The other will be a Sunday afternoon play session, both sessions will include:
- Arts
- Crafts
- Baking including as focus on nutrition and healthy eating
- Outdoor play
- Gardening tending our sensory garden with herbs
- There will be the chance for plenty of free play with other children
Accessible, free transport will be provided to enable children and young people to attend and get home.
We will offer 8 children from Bury a place on our playscheme. The children will be aged 4-15 years old. Children will undertake health and fitness activities for at least one hour a day. The sessions will be offered to children in Bury living with complex disabilities and social care needs.
The sessions will take place in our Children’s Centre which is a bright modern building with specialist play equipment and adaptations for disabled children as well as toys and books. There is a sensory garden where children can spend time outdoors. The majority of the children who will attend the groups will have a limited social life due to their health conditions. They may require one to one support in a calm and well-staffed environment.
We know from talking to children themselves and their families that they love coming to the centre and value the chance to play with friends their own age and try new experiences. The cohort of disabled children currently supported are maturing and require highly complex support packages to allow them to participate in Jewish cultural/social life.
Our staff ratios (sometimes two to one), have increased so we can remain accessible. There is no provision locally that caters for Jewish children with complex disabilities from across the spectrum of religious observance. Our project is open to all Jewish children in the community, whether religious or not.
Our staff are trained and experienced at providing specialist care to this cohort of children. All staff undergo an enhanced DBS check and regular training. We will undertake cooking with the children and encourage children to participate in meal preparation. Many of the activities we will offer are focused on building children’s confidence and social skills as many struggle to socialise.
We will offer exercises and activities that build up children’s self-esteem and will provide plenty of praise and feedback and have as much fun as possible.
- Venue: Heathlands Village, Heathlands Drive, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 9SB
- Contact: advice@thefed.org.uk
- Ages: 4 to 15
- SEND levels: 1, 2, 3 and 4
- Dates:
- Sunday 14 December 2025, Chanukah Party - 1.00pm to 5.00pm
- Sunday 4 January 2025, Sunday Club - 1.00pm to 5.00pm
Contact us
If you need further information on the HAF programme or any of the clubs and activities, please email: haf@bury.gov.uk.
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