RPA Lending a Hand. Swindon-based Revolution Performing Arts (RPA) is continuing its support for local families during the summer holidays. RPA is doing this through its Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme.
The national HAF programme gets funding from the Department of Education through Swindon Council. It aims to ensure that thousands of children, who usually receive free school meals, have access to nutritious, hot meals during the holidays. And while also enjoying free access to fun and engaging activities.
Sessions in Swindon will run:
Every Monday – Thursday morning from 29th July – 22nd August 2024.
At Croft Primary School, Marlborough Ln, Swindon SN3 1RA.
Fi Da Silva-Adams, Founder of RPA said: ‘I know from personal experience the profound effect the arts can have on children facing personal challenges.
Growing up in sometimes difficult circumstances, the arts became my sanctuary. We don’t provide therapy. But creative activities have a therapeutic element. What’s more they can effect a significant enhancment to a child’s ability to cope during difficult times. Plus, they’re enormous fun!
Support in difficult times
‘School holidays can be a particularly difficult time for some families. Many are struggling to provide food and activities for children. That’s all due to increased food and childcare costs and reduced incomes. To be able to support all children now with such joyous activities, regardless of their family’s financial situation, is such a blessing for me and my team.’
The summer programme
The summer programme will feature an array of activities, including singing, dancing, acting and street dance. There’ll also be extra activities such as arts and crafts. There’ll also be visits from animal groups and public services, providing unique and enriching experiences for the children.
RPA has supported HAF helping Swindon families in the past. But the Wiltshire County Council’s FUEL programme has also enabled RPA to extend the programme to families in Chippenham, Malmesbury and Royal Wootton Bassett.
The FUEL programme is being held at the following three venues:
- Sheldon School Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham SN14 6HJ
- Malmesbury Primary School, Tetbury Hill, Malmesbury SN16 9JR
- and Wootton Basset Infants’ School, High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon SN4 7BS.
Fi Da Silva Adams founded RPA in 2007. The organisation specialises in encouraging young people to celebrate their individuality through the power of performing arts. And on an equal footing regardless of family income.
Fi’s message to parents and carers is: ‘At RPA, we focus on warmth, love, and inclusion. There are no special talent requirements, auditions, or exams. Children come here to enjoy themselves and shine!’
All the RPA leaders have enhanced DBS police checks and have received full safe-guarding and first aid training.
Eligible families will receive a voucher from their school, including a booking link to sign up.
Families from all backgrounds can also book sessions in private by contacting RPA at 01793 792983. Or by emailing office@revolutionpa.co.uk.
Alternatively visit www.revolutionpa.co.uk and click on the Holiday Fun page.
Is there anything for older children …my nephew’s son is 14 and he’s a single parent?