Children in Banbury will have the opportunity to take part in free multi-skills games at Chandos Close Recreation Ground this Easter as part of a series of events organised by Cherwell District Council’s Youth Activators programme.
The session is scheduled for Tuesday, 7 April 2026, from 11am to 12pm at the Chandos Close Recreation Ground. The event is open to children aged between 5 and 11 years old. Organisers recommend that participants wear comfortable clothing and trainers, and advise that children bring a water bottle to stay hydrated during the activities.
The games will be held at the site’s new sports facility, which was officially opened through a partnership between Banbury Town Council, Cherwell District Council, and the Football Foundation. The facility, known as a PlayZone, was funded 75% by the Football Foundation (Premier League, FA and Government) and 25% by Cherwell District Council, with Banbury Town Council providing the land and ongoing maintenance.
The Youth Activators initiative is part of a wider effort across the district to provide physical and mental activity sessions for young people. For families looking for additional support, the Holiday Activities and Food Programme, funded by the Department for Education, also offers free holiday clubs throughout Oxfordshire for children in Reception to Year 11 who are in receipt of benefits-related free school meals.
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