Active East Riding

The East Riding Food Poverty Alliance (ERFPA) are delighted to be working in partnership with East Riding of Yorkshire Council in the provision of a half-term food pack and activity pack which will be distributed to eligible children across the east riding communities. This is an addition to half term luncheon vouchers.

To access one of these packs please book an appointment via our click and collect system by visiting erfpa.org.uk The booking system will be live from Saturday 27 March 2021.

If your internet access is limited you are able to telephone 01482 871077 between 10 am -1 pm on Monday 29 March, Tuesday 30 March or Wednesday 31 March.

Use the range of videos and activities available above on Active East Riding to get active and have fun this Easter Holiday.

Or be inspired to stay active and healthy together at home with some fun interactive ways to play games or get moving indoors and outdoors with these websites.

• The NHS One You website
• The Go Noodle website
• The Scouts website

Yorkshire Sport Foundation has created a range of fun, free activity videos for you and your family to stay active at home. Watch them all on YouTube.

A magically clever animated cycle race, using a homemade Victorian Zoetrope, inspired by an energetic artwork in the East Riding Museums collection

Watch the video and download the printable instructions at EastRidingMuseums.co.uk

Very soon it's King Jellyspoons big birthday. He'd really like your help to plan a perfect picnic in celebration. Using your ideas and skills in acting out join Jon from Dramatic Theatre to create a fun adventure online.

A participatory imaginative drama session for 4-7 year olds.

Materials needed to join in: Some paper, pencils or crayons, a little bit of space and your amazing imaginations.

The 'King's Picnic' is available to stream for free on YouTube. Join in with surveys and the conversation in the comments section of the video.

"Oh Fe Fi Fo, And Fe Fi Fum! Now what shall I do to wipe my... Bumpety! Bumpety! Bumpety-Bump! A Giant’s toilet roll one day fell to the floor and flew away."

Look out for the biggest loo roll ever on stage in this GIANT of a children’s musical. The villagers living in the town below the Giant’s house had better watch out, a loo roll has gone bouncing down the hill and straight towards them! Watch out for some frightened sheep, excited school children and a fantastic amount of toilet paper in this rip-roaring musical by TaleGate Theatre Production. Based on the original book by Nicholas Allan.

Recommended for 3 to 11 year olds

'The Giant's Loo Roll' is available to stream for free on YouTube.

Families are invited to share their pictures and videos with TaleGate Theatre Productions on social media. Search Facebook TaleGate Theatre Productions, Instagram @talegate_theatre or Twitter @talegatetheatre.

"Help! The bunnies are hopping mad! The Easter Bunny's Egg-cellent Egg making machine has exploded and lost its cogs! They need your help with this 'Hare'-raising problem. Through a series of challenges and Easter-themed craft activities, you need to find the cogs, fix the machine and save Easter! Learn how to seek out the 'bad eggs' with Reggie Rabbit, dance with Regina Rabbit and challenge yourself to a classic egg race to deliver the all-important eggs with R'fur Rabbit."

Recommended for 3 to 11-year-olds

Materials needed to join in: craft materials such as paper, sellotape and scissors (with adult supervision) and eggs! Optional templates for bunny ears, cogs and the egg making machine can be downloaded to view or print underneath the videos.

The 'Easter Egg-Stavaganza' is a five-part series available to stream for free on YouTube. They are intended to be watched in order.

1. Video One
   
2. Video Two
   
3. Video Three
   
4. Video Four
   
5. Video Five
   

Download Bunny Ears
Download The Missing Cogs
Download Egg Making Machine

Families are invited to share their Egg-cellent artwork and ideas on how to save Easter with TaleGate Theatre Productions on social media. Search Facebook TaleGate Theatre Productions, Instagram @talegate_theatre or Twitter @talegatetheatre.

Get creative with Castaway Music Theatre’s morning zooms this Easter.

Meet other young people and have fun experiencing different arts led by creatives from Castaway Goole Music Theatre.

From songwriting to acting, come and see what it's all about. All welcome and support for additional needs. Reccommended for ages 10-18.

This is an interactive workshop on Zoom that you can join on:

• 10.45 am on Tuesday 30 March
• 10.45 am on Wednesday 30 March
• 10.45 am on Thursday 1 April

This activity is for SEND young people in receipt of Free School Meals. To find out more or to book a place on the Zoom please email info@castaway-goole.co.uk

Work together with your child (or children) aged 3-10 to create your very own unique carnival or mardi gras styled mask and fan on this free online session led by one of the experienced tutors from the East Riding Adult Learning team.

So as the days get brighter outside, why not brighten up indoors as well with your own colourful mask and fan?

Remember you’ll need to have your free craft activity bag before you start.

Contact us for more information and how to access the live video tutorial.

Sessions will take place:

• 2-3 pm on Wednesday 7 April
• 10-11 am on Thursday 8 April
• 2-3 pm on Friday 9 April

Give us a call on 01482 887670 or email learn@eastriding.gov.uk

Work together with your child (or children) aged 11-16 to create your very own unique Mexican folk art on this free online session led by one of the experienced tutors from the East Riding Adult Learning team.

So as the days get brighter outside, why not brighten up indoors as well with your own unique artwork?

Remember you’ll need to have your free craft activity bag before you start.

Contact us for more information and how to access the live video tutorial.

Sessions will take place:

• 10.30-11.30 am Wednesday 7 April
• 2-3 pm am on Thursday 8 April
• 1-2 pm on Friday 9 April

Give us a call on 01482 887670 or email learn@eastriding.gov.uk

The Endorphins Group has been commissioned by East Riding Council to provide short break sessions for children and young people with additional needs. Superstars will provide inclusive multi-activity sessions which combines arts and crafts, games, drama and a wide range of other activities.

Endorphins are running daily interactive Zoom sessions throughout the Easter holidays, between 10am - 12pm on the following days:

• Monday 29th March
• Tuesday 30th March
• Wednesday 31st March
• Thursday 1st April
• Saturday 3rd April – Three sessions taking place
• Tuesday 6th April
• Wednesday 7th April
• Thursday 8th April
• Friday 9th April
• Saturday 10th April – Three sessions taking place

Pre-booking is essential, please contact Helen on Helen@endorphins.uk or call Helen on 07907386020, or Frances on frances@endorphins.uk or call Frances on 07907386017.

The Endorphins Group has been commissioned by East Riding Council to provide short break sessions for children and young people with additional needs.

Superstars will provide inclusive multi-activity sessions which combines arts and crafts, games, drama and a wide range of other activities.

Weather permitting, Endorphins will be running 1-hour outdoor activity sessions in Beverley and Bridlington on

• Monday 29 March
• Wednesday 31 March
• Wednesday 7 April
• Friday 9 April

Pre-booking is essential, location and times will be provided when booking. Please contact Helen on Helen@endorphins.uk or call Helen on 07907386020, or Frances on frances@endorphins.uk or call Frances on 07907386017.

After popular demand from children and young people, Endorphins will be running Quiz and Bingo nights through the Easter Holidays. These are a lot of fun so book your places now before they have all gone!

Bingo Nights:

• Tuesday 30 March at 5.30pm
• Tuesday 6th April, 5.30pm

Quiz Nights:

• Thursday 1 April at 5.30pm
• Thursday 8 April at 5.30pm

Pre-booking is essential, details on how to access the bingo and quiz will be provided when booking. Please contact Helen on Helen@endorphins.uk or call Helen on 07907386020, or Frances on frances@endorphins.uk or call Frances on 07907386017.

Join in an online puppet telling of Julia Donaldson’s ‘The Gruffalo’, organised by East Riding Libraries exclusively for local children in receipt of Free School Meals.

Carol Burton brings the wonderful story of Stick Man to life with her interactive storytelling. Most suitable for ages 3 -7.

Register for a free ticket via Eventbrite. The link to the online live stream will be shared closer to the event.

Join in an online puppet telling of Julia Donaldson’s ‘The Stick Man’, organised by East Riding Libraries exclusively for local children in receipt of Free School Meals.

Once again Carol Burton brings the wonderful story of 'Stick Man' to life with her interactive storytelling. Most suitable for ages 3 -7.

Register for a free ticket via Eventbrite. The link to the online live stream will be shared closer to the event.

The East Riding Libraries team have a fantastic line up of Easter themed storytime and bounce and rhyme sessions. Follow @ERLibraries on Facebook to take part.