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FREE October Half-Term Fun with York RLFC Foundation!

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York RLFC Foundation is delighted to confirm our latest School Holiday Programme, with more FREE activities taking place across York this October half-term!

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Our School Holiday Programme plays an important role in communities across York, giving children the opportunity to get active, have fun and enjoy sport in a friendly and welcoming environment, while hopefully inspiring the next generation of York Knights and York Valkyrie stars!

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Throughout 2026, York RLFC Foundation has already delivered more than 100 holiday sessions across dozens of venues, with over 2,500 children attending.

Our holiday activities cater for children of different ages, with age ranges included alongside individual session details. All of the sessions below are open access, completely free to attend and require no pre-booking, so simply turn up and get involved!

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Selected sessions will also include a snack and drink for children attending. Please be aware that access to toilet facilities cannot always be guaranteed and will depend on the location.

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A huge thank you to our partner Simon Baynes Wholesale for supplying fruit for selected holiday sessions.

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October 2026 School Holiday Programme

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Our October half-term programme has been made possible thanks to funding awarded by Heworth Ward Committee, Wheldrake Ward Committee, Heworth Without Parish Council and Heworth Without Ward funding.

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All of the sessions below are FREE, turn-up-and-play multi-sport activities for children aged 5-12 years. There is no need to book.

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Monday 26th October

10 am-11.30 am Stray Road Play Area, Heworth Without, YO31 0NE

1.30 pm-3.30 pm Arran Place Play Area, King George's Field, YO31 8SF.

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Tuesday 27th October

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Elvington Play Area, Lower Derwent Sports and Social Club, Elvington Lane, Elvington, YO41 4DY

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Wednesday 28 October

10 am-11.30 am Stray Road Play Area, Heworth Without, YO31 0NE

1.30 pm - 3.30 pm Arran Place Play Area, King George's Field, YO31 8SF. Inflatable session.

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Friday 30 October

10 am-11.30 am Elvington Play Area, Lower Derwent Sports and Social Club, Elvington Lane, Elvington, YO41 4DY

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Please note: If weather conditions mean we are unable to use the inflatable, the activity will be adapted to a multi-sport session.

Important information for parents and carers

· Parents or carers of children aged 8 and under must remain at the session for the duration of their child's attendance.

· Please ensure children attend wearing suitable sports clothing and avoid wearing jewellery.

· York RLFC Foundation may take photographs at some sessions to help us evidence and report on our work. Parents and carers will be informed on the day and permission will be sought where appropriate.

· Access to toilet facilities cannot always be guaranteed and will depend on the session location.

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If you have any questions about our Holiday Programme, please email info@yorkrlfc.com or call 01904 670 880 and ask for the Foundation.

 

Interested in hosting a future holiday session? York RLFC Foundation works with organisations and communities across the city to provide accessible holiday activities for children and young people.

Organisations interested in booking our services for future school holiday activity can contact a.prentis@yorkrlfc.com.

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