Children set to benefit from one hundred sessions providing meals and activities in the Spring Holiday

Hundreds of children in Wirral will be able to access meals and activities in their community during the Spring Holiday, as part of the latest Feeding Birkenhead, Supporting Wirral programme published today.

Having delivered similar programmes during each school holiday since 2015, Feeding Birkenhead, Supporting Wirral is investing nearly £2,000 in one hundred sessions to ensure as many children as possible can benefit from free or low-cost meals and activities over the next two weeks.  

Commenting on the programme, Frank Field MP said: ‘We have been really fortunate to build up a strong network of projects through Feeding Birkenhead, Supporting Wirral, which has given many hundreds of children the chance to eat decent meals and have fun during the school holidays. Having recently gained national action from the Department for Education to improve children’s access to healthy food and enriching activities in the holidays, it is crucial that we continue this good work locally so that as many children as possible are able to return to school ready to learn and having enjoyed their time off.’

The full timetable is as follows:

Monday 1st April

Hot lunches, takeaway tea, and activities
11am – 1pm
Core Project, Bidston Rise Community Building, 29 Clover Drive, Birkenhead, CH41 7DZ
Dee Sferrazza, [email protected]

Free Breakfast and Lunch Packs, Stay & Play for 0-5 year-olds, Youth Sport and Art Activities (50p)
11am – 2pm
Bob’s Place/Carr Bridge Centre, Carr Bridge Road, Woodchurch, CH49 8EU
Matt Gibbs, [email protected]

Jolly Tots with Laura (parents and carers with 0-5 year-olds) – making Easter Crispy Cakes and sharing stories (50p)
9.30am – 11am
St James Centre, 344 Laird Street, Birkenhead, CH41 7AL
Eve Barrett, [email protected], 0151 670 9974

Monday Club with The Hive (50p)
Midday – 1.30pm
St James Centre, 344 Laird Street, Birkenhead, CH41 7AL
Eve Barrett, [email protected], 0151 670 9974

Looby Lou’s Lovely Lunches
10.45am – 12.30pm
St James Centre, 344 Laird Street, Birkenhead, CH41 7AL
Eve Barrett, [email protected], 0151 670 9974

Free Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks – Computers, Pool, and Tuck Shop (Coffee Bar); Hamma Beads, Makeup, Hair and Nails (Art Room); Football (Sports Hall)
10am – 12.30pm, 2pm – 4.15pm
Gautby Road Play and Community Centre, 69 Gautby Road, Birkenhead, CH41 7DS
Luke O’Dowd, [email protected], 0151 652 5645

Community Dinner, free lunch for all children, social supermarket
11am – 2pm
Beaconsfield Community House, Rock Ferry, CH42 3YN
Ema Wilkes, [email protected], 07447 913 888 or 0151 647 5981

Lunch and activities
Midday
The Little Centre Beechwood, Fifth Ave, Beechwood, CH43 9LB
Julie McManus, [email protected], 0151 678 2454

Tuesday 2nd April

Free Breakfasts and Meals for Children
9am – 3pm
Nightingales, 88-90 Argyle Street, Birkenhead, CH41 6AG
Nikki Heywood, [email protected], 0151 556 1335

Breakfast and activities throughout the day
Leasowe Adventure Playground, 8 Oxley Avenue, CH46 1RU
Karl Rooney, [email protected]

Free Marble Painting in the Library with a Snack
10am – Midday
St James Centre, 344 Laird Street, Birkenhead, CH41 7AL
Eve Barrett, [email protected], 0151 670 9974

Small Talking Hands (0-5 year-olds) – learn baby sign language through rhyme and song (£2.50)
11.30am – 12.30pm
St James Centre, 344 Laird Street, Birkenhead, CH41 7AL
Eve Barrett, [email protected], 0151 670 9974

Looby Lou’s Lovely Lunches
10.45am – 12.30pm
St James Centre, 344 Laird Street, Birkenhead, CH41 7AL
Eve Barrett, [email protected], 0151 670 9974

Hot lunches, takeaway tea, and activities
11am – 1pm
Core Project, Bidston Rise Community Building, 29 Clover Drive, Birkenhead, CH41 7DZ
Dee Sferrazza, [email protected]

Breakfast and Easter Crafts
10am – Midday, 2pm – 4pm
Wirral Development Trust, Leasowe Millennium Centre
Jenni Jones, 0151 638 9599

Free Meals for Families
Midday – 2pm
St. Mary’s Church, 3 Manor Lane, Liscard, CH45 7HH
Ruth Williams, 0151 6771329

Free Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks – Computers, Pool, and Tuck Shop (Coffee Bar); Junk Modelling and Badge Making (Art Room); Dance and Tennis (Sports Hall)
10am – 12.30pm, 2pm – 4.15pm (Youth Club from 5pm – 7pm)
Gautby Road Play and Community Centre, 69 Gautby Road, Birkenhead, CH41 7DS
Luke O’Dowd, [email protected], 0151 652 5645

Community Dinner, free lunch for all children, kids’ club crafts, social supermarket
11am – 4pm
Beaconsfield Community House, Rock Ferry, CH42 3YN
Ema Wilkes, [email protected], 07447 913 888 or 0151 647 5981

Free Lunches
Midday– 2pm
Bob’s Place, Carr Bridge Centre, Carr Bridge Road, Woodchurch, CH49 8EU
Sharon Perry, [email protected]

Wednesday 3rd April

Social Breakfast and Free Lunch Packs, Stay & Play for 0-5 year-olds, Youth Sport and Art Activities, and LFSD Dance Session (11am – Midday, 50p)
11am – 2pm
Bob’s Place/Carr Bridge Centre, Carr Bridge Road, Woodchurch, CH49 8EU
Matt Gibbs, [email protected]

Breakfast and activities throughout the day
Leasowe Adventure Playground, 8 Oxley Avenue, CH46 1RU
Karl Rooney, [email protected]

Free Breakfasts and Meals for Children
9am – 3pm
Nightingales, 88-90 Argyle Street, Birkenhead, CH41 6AG
Nikki Heywood, [email protected], 0151 556 1335 

Breakfast and Easter Bingo
10am – Midday
Wirral Development Trust, Leasowe Millennium Centre
Jenni Jones, 0151 638 9599

Hot lunches, takeaway tea, and activities
11am – 1pm
Core Project, Bidston Rise Community Building, 29 Clover Drive, Birkenhead, CH41 7DZ
Dee Sferrazza, [email protected]

Looby Lou’s Lovely Lunches
10.45am – 12.30pm
St James Centre, 344 Laird Street, Birkenhead, CH41 7AL
Eve Barrett, [email protected], 0151 670 9974

Community Meal (booking required, £1)
4pm – 5.30pm
St James Centre, 344 Laird Street, Birkenhead, CH41 7AL
Eve Barrett, [email protected], 0151 670 9974

Trip to Chester Zoo
10am
Luke O’Dowd, [email protected], 0151 652 5645

Community Café, free lunch for all children, kids’ club crafts, social supermarket
11am – 4pm
Beaconsfield Community House, Rock Ferry, CH42 3YN
Ema Wilkes, [email protected], 07447 913 888 or 0151 647 5981

Lunch and activities
Midday
The Little Centre Beechwood, Fifth Ave, Beechwood, CH43 9LB
Julie McManus, [email protected], 0151 678 2454

Thursday 4th April

Free Lunch Packs, Stay & Play for 0-5 year-olds, Youth Sport and Art Activities, and Easter Fair with Easter Bonnet Competition (£1)
11am – 2pm
Bob’s Place/Carr Bridge Centre, Carr Bridge Road, Woodchurch, CH49 8EU
Matt Gibbs, [email protected]

Breakfast and activities throughout the day
Leasowe Adventure Playground, 8 Oxley Avenue, CH46 1RU
Karl Rooney, [email protected]

Free Breakfasts and Meals for Children
9am – 3pm
Nightingales, 88-90 Argyle Street, Birkenhead, CH41 6AG
Nikki Heywood, [email protected], 0151 556 1335 

Looby Lou’s Lovely Lunches
10.45am – 12.30pm
St James Centre, 344 Laird Street, Birkenhead, CH41 7AL
Eve Barrett, [email protected], 0151 670 9974

Hot lunches, takeaway tea, and activities
11am – 1pm
Core Project, Bidston Rise Community Building, 29 Clover Drive, Birkenhead, CH41 7DZ
Dee Sferrazza, [email protected]

Create a Town with Zoe
1pm – 3pm
St James Centre, 344 Laird Street, Birkenhead, CH41 7AL
Eve Barrett, [email protected], 0151 670 9974

Free Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks – Computers, Pool, and Tuck Shop (Coffee Bar); Cake & Biscuit Making and Decorating (Art Room); Dodgeball and Football (Sports Hall)
10am – 12.30pm, 2pm – 4.15pm (Youth Club from 5pm – 7pm)
Gautby Road Play and Community Centre, 69 Gautby Road, Birkenhead, CH41 7DS
Luke O’Dowd, [email protected], 0151 652 5645

Community Café, free lunch for all children, kids’ club crafts, social supermarket
11am – 4pm
Beaconsfield Community House, Rock Ferry, CH42 3YN
Ema Wilkes, [email protected], 07447 913 888 or 0151 647 5981

Friday 5th April

Free Breakfasts and Meals for Children
9am – 3pm
Nightingales, 88-90 Argyle Street, Birkenhead, CH41 6AG
Nikki Heywood, [email protected], 0151 556 1335

Looby Lou’s Lovely Lunches
10.45am – 12.30pm
St James Centre, 344 Laird Street, Birkenhead, CH41 7AL
Eve Barrett, [email protected], 0151 670 9974

Family Easter Bingo (booking required, £3.50 for adults, £1.50 for children)
1pm – 3pm
St James Centre, 344 Laird Street, Birkenhead, CH41 7AL
Eve Barrett, [email protected], 0151 670 9974

Breakfast, Painting Pots and Planting
10am – Midday, 2pm – 4pm
Wirral Development Trust, Leasowe Millennium Centre
Jenni Jones, 0151 638 9599

Free Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks – Computers, Pool, and Tuck Shop (Coffee Bar); Colour Competitions, Face Painting and Mini Disco (Art Room); Hoops, Bats and Ball, and Football (Sports Hall)
10am – 12.30pm, 2pm – 4.15pm
Gautby Road Play and Community Centre, 69 Gautby Road, Birkenhead, CH41 7DS
Luke O’Dowd, [email protected], 0151 652 5645

Evening social supermarket and Dinner
4pm – 6pm
Beaconsfield Community House, Rock Ferry, CH42 3YN
Ema Wilkes, [email protected], 07447 913 888 or 0151 647 5981

Free Lunches
Midday– 2pm
Bob’s Place, Carr Bridge Centre, Carr Bridge Road, Woodchurch, CH49 8EU
Sharon Perry, [email protected]

Lunch and activities
Midday
The Little Centre Beechwood, Fifth Ave, Beechwood, CH43 9LB
Julie McManus, [email protected], 0151 678 2454

Monday 8th April

Free Breakfast and Lunch Packs, Stay & Play for 0-5 year-olds, Youth Sport and Art Activities (50p)
11am – 2pm
Bob’s Place/Carr Bridge Centre, Carr Bridge Road, Woodchurch, CH49 8EU
Matt Gibbs, [email protected]

Breakfast and activities throughout the day
Leasowe Adventure Playground, 8 Oxley Avenue, CH46 1RU
Karl Rooney, [email protected]

Free Lunch and Activities for 6-13 year-olds
10am – 2pm
Courtney Park Community House, Courtney Road, Rock Ferry, CH42 1QS
Kate Jones, [email protected]

Free Lunch and Activities for 6-13 year-olds
10am – 2pm
Beb Youth Club, Cornwell Close, New Ferry, CH62 1BG
Kate Jones, [email protected]

Free Lunch and Activities for 6-13 year-olds
10am – 2pm
South Wirral Youth Hub, Lyndale Avenue, Eastham, CH62 8DE
Kate Jones, [email protected]

Breakfast Party with treats (booking required, £1.50)
9.30am – 11am
St James Centre, 344 Laird Street, Birkenhead, CH41 7AL
Eve Barrett, [email protected], 0151 670 9974

Looby Lou’s Lovely Lunches
10.45am – 12.30pm
St James Centre, 344 Laird Street, Birkenhead, CH41 7AL
Eve Barrett, [email protected], 0151 670 9974

Monday Club with The Hive (50p)
Midday – 1.30pm
St James Centre, 344 Laird Street, Birkenhead, CH41 7AL
Eve Barrett, [email protected], 0151 670 9974

Hot lunches, takeaway tea, and activities
11am – 1pm
Core Project, Bidston Rise Community Building, 29 Clover Drive, Birkenhead, CH41 7DZ
Dee Sferrazza, [email protected]

Free Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks – Reptile Club and Media Club
10am – 2pm
Gautby Road Play and Community Centre, 69 Gautby Road, Birkenhead, CH41 7DS
Luke O’Dowd, [email protected], 0151 652 5645

Community Café, free lunch for all children, social supermarket
11am – 2pm
Beaconsfield Community House, Rock Ferry, CH42 3YN
Ema Wilkes, [email protected], 07447 913 888 or 0151 647 5981

Lunch and activities
Midday
The Little Centre Beechwood, Fifth Ave, Beechwood, CH43 9LB
Julie McManus, [email protected], 0151 678 2454

Tuesday 9th April

Breakfast and activities throughout the day
Leasowe Adventure Playground, 8 Oxley Avenue, CH46 1RU
Karl Rooney, [email protected]

Social Breakfast and Free Lunch Packs, Stay & Play for 0-5 year-olds, Youth Sport and Art Activities, and LFSD Dance Session (11am – Midday, 50p)
11am – 2pm
Bob’s Place/Carr Bridge Centre, Carr Bridge Road, Woodchurch, CH49 8EU
Matt Gibbs, [email protected]

Free Breakfasts and Meals for Children
9am – 3pm
Nightingales, 88-90 Argyle Street, Birkenhead, CH41 6AG
Nikki Heywood, [email protected], 0151 556 1335 

Hot lunches, takeaway tea, and activities
11am – 1pm
Core Project, Bidston Rise Community Building, 29 Clover Drive, Birkenhead, CH41 7DZ
Dee Sferrazza, [email protected]

Free Lunch and Activities for 6-13 year-olds
10am – 2pm
Courtney Park Community House, Courtney Road, Rock Ferry, CH42 1QS
Kate Jones, [email protected]

Free Lunch and Activities for 6-13 year-olds
10am – 2pm
Beb Youth Club, Cornwell Close, New Ferry, CH62 1BG
Kate Jones, [email protected]

Free Lunch and Activities for 6-13 year-olds
10am – 2pm
South Wirral Youth Hub, Lyndale Avenue, Eastham, CH62 8DE
Kate Jones, [email protected]

Breakfast and Cake Making
10am – Midday, 2pm – 4pm
Wirral Development Trust, Leasowe Millennium Centre
Jenni Jones, 0151 638 9599

Free Wonderful Watercolours in the Library with a Snack
10am – Midday
St James Centre, 344 Laird Street, Birkenhead, CH41 7AL
Eve Barrett, [email protected], 0151 670 9974

Looby Lou’s Lovely Lunches
10.45am – 12.30pm
St James Centre, 344 Laird Street, Birkenhead, CH41 7AL
Eve Barrett, [email protected], 0151 670 9974

Small Talking Hands (0-5 year-olds) – learn baby sign language through rhyme and song (£2.50)
11.30am – 12.30pm
St James Centre, 344 Laird Street, Birkenhead, CH41 7AL
Eve Barrett, [email protected], 0151 670 9974

Free Meals for Families
Midday – 2pm
St. Mary’s Church, 3 Manor Lane, Liscard, CH45 7HH
Ruth Williams, 0151 6771329

Free Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks – Computers, Pool, and Tuck Shop (Coffee Bar); Hats and Masks, Pizza Decorating (Art Room); Dance and Tennis (Sports Hall)
10am – 12.30pm, 2pm – 4.15pm (Youth Club from 5pm – 7pm)
Gautby Road Play and Community Centre, 69 Gautby Road, Birkenhead, CH41 7DS
Luke O’Dowd, [email protected], 0151 652 5645

Community Café, free lunch for all children, kids’ club crafts, social supermarket
11am – 4pm
Beaconsfield Community House, Rock Ferry, CH42 3YN
Ema Wilkes, [email protected], 07447 913 888 or 0151 647 5981

Wednesday 10th April

Free Breakfasts and Meals for Children
9am – 3pm
Nightingales, 88-90 Argyle Street, Birkenhead, CH41 6AG
Nikki Heywood, [email protected], 0151 556 1335 

Free Lunch and Activities for 6-13 year-olds
10am – 2pm
Courtney Park Community House, Courtney Road, Rock Ferry, CH42 1QS
Kate Jones, [email protected]

Free Lunch and Activities for 6-13 year-olds
10am – 2pm
Beb Youth Club, Cornwell Close, New Ferry, CH62 1BG
Kate Jones, [email protected]

Free Lunch and Activities for 6-13 year-olds
10am – 2pm
South Wirral Youth Hub, Lyndale Avenue, Eastham, CH62 8DE
Kate Jones, [email protected]

Bowling Trip (booking required, £3 deposit)
10am – Midday
Jenni Jones, 0151 638 9599

Looby Lou’s Lovely Lunches
10.45am – 12.30pm
St James Centre, 344 Laird Street, Birkenhead, CH41 7AL
Eve Barrett, [email protected], 0151 670 9974

Free Lunches
Midday– 2pm
Bob’s Place, Carr Bridge Centre, Carr Bridge Road, Woodchurch, CH49 8EU
Sharon Perry, [email protected]

Hot lunches, takeaway tea, and activities
11am – 1pm
Core Project, Bidston Rise Community Building, 29 Clover Drive, Birkenhead, CH41 7DZ
Dee Sferrazza, [email protected]

Crispy Cakes with Debbie and Leah
1pm – 2pm
St James Centre, 344 Laird Street, Birkenhead, CH41 7AL
Eve Barrett, [email protected], 0151 670 9974

Trip to Eastham Country Park (booking required, £2 for adults, £1 for children)
1pm – 3pm
Transport from St James Centre, 344 Laird Street, Birkenhead, CH41 7AL
Eve Barrett, [email protected], 0151 670 9974

Free Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks – Computers, Pool, and Tuck Shop (Coffee Bar); Easter Crafts (Art Room); Boxing (Sports Hall)
10am – 12.30pm, 2pm – 4.15pm (Youth Club from 5pm – 7pm)
Gautby Road Play and Community Centre, 69 Gautby Road, Birkenhead, CH41 7DS
Luke O’Dowd, [email protected], 0151 652 5645

Community Café, free lunch for all children, and social supermarket, followed by Fun Day
11am – 3pm
Beaconsfield Community House, Rock Ferry, CH42 3YN
Ema Wilkes, [email protected], 07447 913 888 or 0151 647 5981

Lunch and activities
Midday
The Little Centre Beechwood, Fifth Ave, Beechwood, CH43 9LB
Julie McManus, [email protected], 0151 678 2454

Thursday 11th April

Free Lunch Packs, Stay & Play for 0-5 year-olds, Youth Sport and Art Activities, and Spring Break Webb1 Celebrations (£1) including bouncy castle, disco, entertainer, Easter Bunny visit, BBQ, and Easter Egg Hunt
11am – 2pm
Bob’s Place/Carr Bridge Centre, Carr Bridge Road, Woodchurch, CH49 8EU
Matt Gibbs, [email protected]

Breakfast and activities throughout the day
Leasowe Adventure Playground, 8 Oxley Avenue, CH46 1RU
Karl Rooney, [email protected]

Free Breakfasts and Meals for Children
9am – 3pm
Nightingales, 88-90 Argyle Street, Birkenhead, CH41 6AG
Nikki Heywood, [email protected], 0151 556 1335 

Free Lunch and Activities for 6-13 year-olds
10am – 2pm
Courtney Park Community House, Courtney Road, Rock Ferry, CH42 1QS
Kate Jones, [email protected]

Free Lunch and Activities for 6-13 year-olds
10am – 2pm
Beb Youth Club, Cornwell Close, New Ferry, CH62 1BG
Kate Jones, [email protected]

Free Lunch and Activities for 6-13 year-olds
10am – 2pm
South Wirral Youth Hub, Lyndale Avenue, Eastham, CH62 8DE
Kate Jones, [email protected]

Looby Lou’s Lovely Lunches
10.45am – 12.30pm
St James Centre, 344 Laird Street, Birkenhead, CH41 7AL
Eve Barrett, [email protected], 0151 670 9974

Hot lunches, takeaway tea, and activities
11am – 1pm
Core Project, Bidston Rise Community Building, 29 Clover Drive, Birkenhead, CH41 7DZ
Dee Sferrazza, [email protected]

Roast Dinner Day with an Easter Edge (booking required, £3)
St James Centre, 344 Laird Street, Birkenhead, CH41 7AL
Eve Barrett, [email protected], 0151 670 9974

Fun Day – Bouncy Castle, Candy Floss, Slush, Face Paint, Tuck Shop, Easter Fun, Music and Activities
10am
Gautby Road Play and Community Centre, 69 Gautby Road, Birkenhead, CH41 7DS
Luke O’Dowd, [email protected], 0151 652 5645

Community Café, free lunch for all children, social supermarket
11am – 2pm
Beaconsfield Community House, Rock Ferry, CH42 3YN
Ema Wilkes, [email protected], 07447 913 888 or 0151 647 5981

Friday 12th April

Free Breakfasts and Meals for Children
9am – 3pm
Nightingales, 88-90 Argyle Street, Birkenhead, CH41 6AG
Nikki Heywood, [email protected], 0151 556 1335 

Breakfast and activities throughout the day
Leasowe Adventure Playground, 8 Oxley Avenue, CH46 1RU
Karl Rooney, [email protected]

Breakfast and Easter Crafts
10am – Midday, 2pm – 4pm
Wirral Development Trust, Leasowe Millennium Centre
Jenni Jones, 0151 638 9599

Free Lunch and Activities for 6-13 year-olds
10am – 2pm
Courtney Park Community House, Courtney Road, Rock Ferry, CH42 1QS
Kate Jones, [email protected]

Free Lunch and Activities for 6-13 year-olds
10am – 2pm
Beb Youth Club, Cornwell Close, New Ferry, CH62 1BG
Kate Jones, [email protected]

Free Lunch and Activities for 6-13 year-olds
10am – 2pm
South Wirral Youth Hub, Lyndale Avenue, Eastham, CH62 8DE
Kate Jones, [email protected]

Looby Lou’s Lovely Lunches
10.45am – 12.30pm
St James Centre, 344 Laird Street, Birkenhead, CH41 7AL
Eve Barrett, [email protected], 0151 670 9974

Easter Trail with prizes and crafts (50p)
11am – 1pm
St James Centre, 344 Laird Street, Birkenhead, CH41 7AL
Eve Barrett, [email protected], 0151 670 9974

Flipout
10am
Gautby Road Play and Community Centre, 69 Gautby Road, Birkenhead, CH41 7DS
Luke O’Dowd, [email protected], 0151 652 5645

Evening social supermarket and Dinner
4pm – 6pm
Beaconsfield Community House, Rock Ferry, CH42 3YN
Ema Wilkes, [email protected], 07447 913 888 or 0151 647 5981

Free Lunches
Midday– 2pm
Bob’s Place, Carr Bridge Centre, Carr Bridge Road, Woodchurch, CH49 8EU
Sharon Perry, [email protected]

Lunch and activities
Midday
The Little Centre Beechwood, Fifth Ave, Beechwood, CH43 9LB
Julie McManus, [email protected], 0151 678 2454