Are you ready for summer?

Summer is almost here! Which means now is the perfect time to remind yourself of your summer safety and to start making plans for fun things to do.

Your time to have fun!

The summer holiday is your time to have fun, take a break, and catch-up with friends. And there are lots of exciting things taking place locally that you can get involved with!

You can hear about local activities and events by:

• Visiting our Activities Noticeboard
• Looking at local noticeboards
• Following Activities Oxfordshire on Twitter

You can also ask at local libraries to hear about events they might be running this summer holiday and to ask about volunteering opportunities, including the Summer Reading Challenge.

Find out more: Visit our Nature and Wildlife page for a list out fun outdoor-based activities!

Holiday Activity and Food Programme

The Holiday Activity and Food Programme is back for summer 2023!

The programme provides organised holiday activities and a meal each day for children who have started Reception - Year 11, who are eligible for benefits-related free school meals.

Take Action: Explore and book HAF activities online using the code you have been provided with.

Sun Safety

When the weather is warm it can be tempering to spend more time outdoors and enjoy enjoy the nice. But if you are doing this, it's important you know how to keep yourself sun safe. 

Following these three simple tips will help:

• Apply a sunscreen and apply often
• Try to avoid the sun between 11am-3pm 
• Stay hydrated 

Crucial: During the summer, waterways become popular places to hang out with friends and cool off. But there are dangers to this so it's important you know how to stay safe. Visit the 365 Alive website for water safety advice. 

Preparing for festivals

Festival season is very popular and can be a great way to have fun with friends and enjoy music. If you are attending any festivals this summer knowing how to enjoy them safely is important. 

• Follow all safety guidelines during the event
• Check-in with the people you're with to make sure everybody is ok
• Make sure you know where to find help 
• Have a meeting point in case you get lost or lose your friends

Instant expert: Find more information and tips from Festival Safe on how to stay safe whilst at festivals.