Now that the lockdown relaxation has begun, opportunities for Easter activities and days out are starting to open up around Frodsham.

We have compiled a list of some of the arts, crafts, nature trails and sports that are available for children and families to enjoy over the holidays!

• Castle Park Arts Centre will be reopening on April 13, with a new, free exhibition from the Association of Animal Artists. This might be a pleasant way of finishing off a trip to the park!

• Frodsham Youth Club will be returning on Wednesday 7 April with free food in the club snack bar from 7pm until 8pm. This will be repeated on Wednesday 14 April.

On Thursday 8 and Friday 9 April, there will be Youth Club sessions taking place at Castle Park. On Thursday 15 and Friday 16 April these meetings will be held at Frodsham Community Centre as normal.

More information can be found on the Club Facebook page.

• Frodsham Library will be opening on reduced hours for browsing and computer access on April 12.

• On Thursdays, Helsby RUFC will be friendly U9 and U10 training sessions for budding rugby players on the new 3G Sports Club pitch.

• Frodsham JFC Academy starts for Reception and Year 1 pupils (boys and girls) on Sunday 11 April at 11am at the bottom field of Frodsham Community Centre. More details here.

• Frodsham Methodist Church have laid an Easter Trail around the town. Complete it to be in with he chance of winning an Easter egg!

• Frodsham WI have also created a trail of beautifully painted wooden eggs. There are 110 to spot – that should keep the children entertained for a while!

• Cheshire West and Chester Libraries will be sharing an online arts and crafts session for every day of the Easter holiday. Activities range from Easter biscuit baking to potato stamping and will be available to view on the CWAC Libraries Facebook page.

• Tree House Holiday Club at Kingsley CP and Nursery is open to children who do not attend the school. For more details, click here.

• Community interest company, Edsential, has a list of holiday activities and nutritious food ideas available in the west Cheshire area.

Activities sessions will include adventure play, dance, HIIT workouts, gardening, yoga, forest school, art and craft, online activities and more.

Helpful Resources

Cheshire West and Chester Council has also secured funding through the government's Winter Grant Scheme, which will help schools support families who have a child in receipt of benefits related free school meals.

Schools will decide how best to allocate the support to eligible families whose children attend their school. Any families that need help should contact their child's school or, if they are in financial hardship, the Council's HELP scheme.

Food support for residents is available all year round, including during the school holidays, through the Council-backed Welcome Network.

Local community groups, currently providing food and support across the borough, have been mapped on the Welcome Network website, so that residents can access the information in one place.

Further resources, from activity ideas to financial support for those who have to self isolate, is available on Cheshire West and Chester Council website.