I would like to respond to the letter from Sonia Zatorski regarding the lack of children's holiday care provision in the Farnworth area (Bolton Evening News, September 6).
Unfortunately, I think that Ms Zatorski has been misinformed about the local charity that supports the Out of School Clubs. Baboosco, is still in operation as an independent organisation and is supported by, but not owned by, the Leisure Services Department.
I am sorry that Ms Zatorski was not able to access up to date information at Farnworth Job Centre. However, the play provision made via the Council during the summer was widely advertised on an eight page supplement and was distributed locally via Leisure Centres, Libraries and Community Centres during July.
If Ms Zatorski had contacted the Play and Children's Services Section directly they would have been able to provide information about the substantial number of play and care projects which were operating in the Farnworth area over the summer.
These projects were run jointly by the Council and the SRB Youth and Family Support Project who also supported voluntary groups accommodating approximately 200 children in Out of School holiday care provision. Around 2,500 children were able to attend a number of open access play projects, many of which were available free of charge.
If Ms Zatorski would like to contact The Play and Children's Services section on 01204 522311 Ex 4095, officers will be more than happy to provide information about the play and care provision currently available in the Farnworth area.
G Riley
Chairman
Leisure Services
Bolton Metro?
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