Premier League: Newcastle United Foundation distributes activity kits to schoolchildren at half-term

Newcastle United FC (Premier League), through its Foundation, will distribute 10,000 activity kits to schoolchildren "in a bid to enrich the lives of young people spending their February half-term at home," announced the English club on 17/02/2021. The British government has announced a national lockdown in England since 05/01/2021 and schools have been closed since that date.

"Newcastle City Council and partners have created fun-filled activity packs, stuffed with sports equipment, puzzle books, phone chargers, family games, mental wellbeing advice and activity booklets. To ensure thousands of children and teenagers can enjoy their break from school in lockdown, the Council called on Newcastle United Foundation’s dedicated staff and community teams to volunteer their time towards delivering each pack," explained the club.

"As always, our teams are only too happy to volunteer their time and be part of an incredible effort across the city to support our children and young people during half-term. Everyone is facing so many unique challenges at the moment, but we know younger…