Big Hearts Summer 2024: Free Activities for Everyone!
With the school holidays just around the corner, Big Hearts eagerly awaits another exciting line-up of activities! Our charity will continue to engage with programme participants during the summer months, offering a range of free activities.
School’s Out! returns and will welcome 50 young people from Big Hearts’ programmes and referrals from local schools. Our charity is thrilled to have secured funding from Scottish FA‘s Extra Time Fund, The Pleasance Trust and our longtime partner Radio Forth Cash for Kids, enabling us to continue supporting isolated young people to thrive outside of school and keep making a positive impact in South-West Edinburgh.
Running from 15th – 18th July and 29th July – 1st August in the Shed at Tynecastle Park, School’s Out! participants will take part in a variety of exciting activities including sports day, arts and crafts, team building exercises and themed days. A free hot meal will be provided each day.
This summer’s fun-filled School’s Out! day trips:
Wednesday 10th July: Dalkeith Country Park to climb, slide, explore, run and fly, as our young people experience Fort Douglas Adventure Park.
Wednesday 24th July: Go Ape Adventure Park for some exhilarating activities for our thrill-seekers to enjoy the great outdoors.
Warm Welcome Lunch continues to run every Wednesday in the 1874 Fan’s Bar from 12pm – 2pm at Tynecastle Park. Welcoming those living or working in the Gorgie area to come together at the home of Heart of Midlothian FC, to enjoy a free hot bowl of food with great company. There is no need to book in advance.
Big Hearts Memories groups continue to meet each week in The Shed at Tynecastle Park. Sessions are held every Monday and Tuesday from 1.30pm – 3pm and participants can enjoy weekly quizzes while sharing stories and recalling fond memories using themed memorabilia.
Welcome Through Football continues to run every Tuesday and Thursday evening at Tynecastle Park. In July, participants will get the opportunity to take part in some 11-a-side friendly matches at Tynecastle High School.
Follow us on social media, to see our activities throughout the summer months.
– June 2024