Popular play initiative in Downham Market, Hunstanton and King's Lynn this half-term holiday

A popular summer play initiative is being extended into the autumn, with many activities available throughout the October half term holiday at discounted prices.

Summer of Play – an initiative between the West Norfolk Council and Alive West Norfolk – gave young people access to low-cost activities.

Now the two have teamed up again to offer low-cost activities such as swimming, KASET Skatepark, Alive Adventures, roller skating and Tumble Teds. Full details of the programme, concession card scheme and booking information are available at alivewestnorfolk.co.uk/holiday-activities

Activities will take place in Hunstanton, Lynn and Downham, most costing £1.

Council leader Stuart Dark said: “West Norfolk families continue to face an increasing cost of living. We know that when people’s finances are pressured one of the first things they potentially give up is the meaningful extras like trips out and leisure activities.

“But we also know how important these are for people’s wellbeing.”

Neil Gromett, managing director of Alive West Norfolk, added: “We aim to provide opportunities to all and with the support of our partners we have been able to put together a package of activities that will make sure young people across the borough can have fun, socialise and be active.

“Our summer programme was a huge hit and hundreds of sessions were enjoyed at a significantly reduced cost.”

Most fun sessions on offer during the half term holiday will cost just £1, reduced even further to 50p for those residents eligible for an Alive card concession.

These activities will be in addition to the usual holiday clubs and the free opportunities available through the borough’s network of open spaces and play areas.

At Alive West Norfolk, the activities on offer will include: swimming ages 19 and under; KASET Skatepark ages 6-18; Tumble Teds ages 5 and under; Alive Adventures soft play ages 10 and under; and roller skating ages 3-18.

With an Alive card, an adult could take two children aged 4-18 swimming for as little as £6.50. With an Alive card concession that goes down to £3.70, and children under four are free.

Normally, the charge for an Alive West Norfolk concession card is £10. The concession card reduces the cost of activities at Alive West Norfolk venues. This fee is being removed so that any resident eligible for a concession card can obtain it for free, enabling them to access the cheapest possible rates.

Eligibility for concession cards is state pension age (66 years of age and over), NHS Tax Credit Exemption, Income Support Claimant, Job Seekers Allowance, Housing Benefit Claimant, Incapacity Benefit Claimant/Employment Support Allowance, Disability Living Allowance/Personal Independence Payment/Attendance Allowance, full time student over 18 years of age, children living with and dependent of anyone in the above categories (excluding state pension age) and Pupil Premium.