We joined parents at Stonebridge City Farm
Parents in Nottingham have spoken out about whether they think there are enough on-budget activities for children over the half term. Many people have said that they feel there is enough going on but admitted that although there are free activities for children the cost of living is affecting them in other ways which makes the half term harder.
“If you don’t drive, you have to think of bus fare, you have to think of packed lunches and when kids are off school, they eat more - mine definitely do. Kids want snacks whilst they’re watching TV, on the way to places, in the park, it all adds up especially if you have more than one child.” Teacher Sylwia Bolger, 37, was visiting along with her children and friends. Speaking about other events going on in the half term, Sylwia feels like there is a lot going on.
Mum Laura James, from Carlton, said: “We always have lots of things planned like local play groups. In Netherfield, they have a fantastic play group.