Grantham area businesses and organisations are needed to deliver a programme of clubs which provide enriching activities, free healthy meals and lots of fun.

The appeal has come from Lincolnshire Council to help it with the Holiday Activities and Food Programme, which is funded by central government.

The programme provides children with free activities, such as dance, drama, music, sports and games, and opportunities to learn about and enjoy new healthy foods. The programme is open to school-aged children receiving benefits-related free school meals in England, including Lincolnshire.

The county council is currently inviting expressions of interest (EOI) from experienced providers who wish to participate in the Christmas programme.

Successful applicants will be provided with grant funding to deliver their sessions.

Further information, including the criteria providers have to meet, can be found on the HAF programme page.

Expressions of Interest must be submitted by 12pm on 4 October.

Coun Patricia Bradwell OBE, executive member for children's services, said: "Our summer programme was very successful with many children and young people taking part across the county.

"We're now looking for providers to deliver the Christmas programme, to help local children have a happy, healthy holiday."

Mrs Bradwell added: "So if your business or organisation can help provide these children with a range of engaging and enriching activities, as well as healthy food, please get in touch."

There are three online workshops that potential providers need to attend taking place on the 24, 27 and 29 September.

Details on how to participate can be found on the HAF page.