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MCA October Half Term Holiday Club 2026

We are delighted to announce that the MCA Holiday Club will be running again during the upcoming October Half Term holidays.

The programme will take place from Monday 26th to Thursday 30th October 2026

The Holiday Club will run daily from 9:30am to 3:00pm and is open to children aged 7–14 years. A free breakfast and lunch will be provided each day.

Activities will include:

  • Arts and crafts
  • Cooking
  • Dance and drama
  • Indoor and outdoor sports
  • Educational and enrichment activities

This programme is funded through the Government's Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme, with priority places allocated to children who are eligible for Free School Meals (FSM).

If your child is eligible for FSM, we encourage you to register as soon as possible via the MCRactive portal using the link below: 

MCA Half Term Holiday Club Registration

If your child is not eligible for FSM but you would still like them to attend, we will be opening up registration shortly before the start of the holidays. 

For parents/carers who require more information on eligibility, please follow this video link - Free School Holiday Activities (HAF) in Manchester | Eligibility & Registration Guide

MCA look forward to welcoming your child once again in Half Term!

 

Mental Health support

Many thanks to all the parents who attended the information sharing coffee morning last week. Kate has shared some useful websites which parents can go to for further advice and support. If you need anything else, please come and speak to us.

Young Minds

The Children's Society

 

Community Rehabilitation and movement  programme.

Arts for Good Health Autumn Programme

         

       

 

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MCA Summer Holiday Club 2026

We are delighted to announce that MCA Summer Holiday Club will be running again during the upcoming summer holidays.

The programme will take place on the following dates:

Week 1: Tuesday 28 July – Friday 31 July 2026
Week 2: Monday 3 August – Thursday 6 August 2026
Week 3: Monday 10 August – Thursday 13 August 2026
Week 4: Monday 17 August – Thursday 20 August 2026

The Holiday Club will run daily from 9:30am to 3:00pm and is open to children aged 7–14 years. A free breakfast and lunch will be provided each day.

Children are welcome to attend as many weeks as they wish.

Activities will include:

  • Arts and crafts
  • Cooking
  • Dance and drama
  • Indoor and outdoor sports
  • Educational and enrichment activities

This programme is funded through the Government's Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme, with priority places allocated to children who are eligible for Free School Meals (FSM).

If your child is eligible for FSM, we encourage you to register as soon as possible via the MCRactive portal using the link below: 

Register Here

If your child is not eligible for FSM but you would still like them to attend, we will be opening up registration shortly before the start of the holidays. 

For parents/carers who require more information on eligibility, please follow this link- https://www.mcractive.com/activity/free-school-meal-eligibility-in-manchester 

 

 

                                 

25th September 2025

Do you want to try something new with your family?

Do you want something to help you all relax and get better quality sleep, as well as build muscle?

Why not have a go at Yoga!

MCR Active are running FREE drop in Family Yoga sessions at Blackley Community Centre every Wednesday 3:30 - 4:30pm