Two children at Holiday Fun canteen enjoying lunch and looking at the camera with surprised faces. There are graphics on the image saying: 'Double the difference' and

Give a child a happier future this Christmas!

This winter, more and more families in Colchester face the impossible choice between heating and eating, as the financial strain grows during school holidays and weekends.

Together, we can change this. Your gift will support our Holiday Fun programme, offering free creative activities and warm meals to children and families during weekends and school holidays.

 

Every pound you give today via BigGive.org will be doubled (up to £30,740!)  giving more children a chance at a happier future!

Have your donation doubled today

Parent & Toddler Art Club

We offer term-time artist-led sessions for children under 5 and their parents/carers to use their imagination and curiosity to explore, test and experiment with a range of art activities and materials.

Join us and enjoy a safe and fun environment where you can discover and create under the direction of an experienced artist.

Parents/carers go free.

All activities are listed in our What’s On section when available. Sessions happen every other week.

Welcome area at Firstsite. 'Big Hello' (2018) Peter Liversidge. Photo by Jayne Lloyd.

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