Holiday activities at St Mary's, Kempsey

St Mary's Church in Kempsey is planning a variety of children's activities over the summer holiday.

Many of our churches organise summer holiday clubs and activities to help parents during the school summer holiday. St Mary’s, Kempsey will again be
running a week-long holiday club in the local school. The Revd
Mark Badger said:

"We are always oversubscribed
and families book early as the club offers not only lots of for the children,
but also much needed respite for the parents. We make a point of offering
the club free of charge (although many parents make a donation) as we are very
aware that many families struggle with child care options and costs over the
long summer holidays.

"We are also very aware what a
‘lifeline’ toddler groups can be for those caring for young children and so
this year we have decided to run our weekly toddler groups throughout the
holiday. As we have a great deal of new housing in the area and lots of
young families moving in we will also be running week long programme of Summer
Play Days with organised activities and a free picnic. This will take place in
the local park and is an opportunity to provide a ministry of welcome and
generosity as part of our commitment to do all we can to make the church ‘the
hospitable heart’ of our community."