Exciting summer events for families coming to South Holland

South Holland District Council is thrilled to announce a series of engaging and fun-filled events for families to enjoy this summer. Our Summer Fun online listings will go live from Monday 8th July, providing a comprehensive guide to workshops, taster sessions, family events, multi-activity days, and much more. These events are designed to bring the community together and provide memorable experiences for all ages.

Love Parks Week: Celebrating Our Outdoor Spaces

As part of the Keep Britain Tidy initiative, we are introducing Love Parks Week, replacing the popular Activate Days. This new event aims to raise awareness of the wonderful free outdoor spaces available in our district. The dates and locations are:

• Tuesday 30 July: St Johns Road Play Park, Weston Hills, PE12 6DG, 11am to 3pm
• Wednesday 31 July: Snowden Field, Crowland, PE6 0AL, 11am to 3pm
• Thursday 1 August: Matthew Flinders Park, Donington, PE11 4TA, 11am to 3pm
• Friday 2 August: West Street Park, Long Sutton, PE12 9BN, 11am to 3pm

Bring along a picnic and enjoy activities such as Slackline School, Circus Skills, Theatre Performances, Arts and Crafts, Park Bingo, Nature Trails, Sports, Games, and a Trailer Cave. Activities may differ at each event. We will also be joined by the Co-op, Wildlife Trust, Rhubarb Theatre, and other partners.

Give it a Go: Community and Sports Extravaganza

This year, the Give it a Go event will take place at Carters Park in Holbeach on Saturday 10 August, from 11am to 3pm. This event will bring together local sports and community groups to offer demonstrations, taster sessions, and information. Additional activities will include a mobile climbing wall, arts and crafts, live stage performances, and more. The Chairman will be running the Tug O War competition.

Bike Jam: New and Exciting for 2024

We are excited to introduce Bike Jam, a new event taking place in Spalding on Tuesday 20 August, from 11am to 4pm. Located on the field next to the skatepark on Holbeach Road, this event will feature a bike pump track and taster tracks for children and families to try.

Communities Team Leader at South Holland District Council, Alison White, said: "We are delighted to again offer a diverse range of activities this summer, providing opportunities for families to explore, play, and enjoy the fantastic outdoor spaces in our district. These events are a wonderful way to bring our community together and create lasting memories."

More details about all our events will be released over the next two weeks via our social media pages: SHDC_Communities on Facebook and shdc_commdev on Instagram.