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e-Newsletter – July 2011
Welcome to the 21st Rushmoor Schools Plus e-Newsletter with contributions from many different schools and organisations working to support our children, young people and families. As ever, we suggest you select the bits of information that are relevant to your own organisation, and disseminate those to the people you work with.
The next Rushmoor Schools Plus e-Newsletter will be available in the week beginning 10th October 2011. If you want anything included, please send information by 7th October to Richard Mann at [email protected]
Tony McGovern (Rushmoor Schools Plus Partnership Manager) [email protected]
EXTENDED SERVICES UPDATE
Rushmoor Schools Plus Website
The Rushmoor Schools Plus website is available at www.rushmoorschoolsplus.org. The site signposts to local and national information for children and families, points to local news and what’s on stories, contains a photo gallery and a database of local out of school hours activities providers. It also has a Practitioner Resource Area. If you would like anything added to the website, for example an event, please email [email protected]. We would be particularly interested to receive “good news” stories and photographs for the Latest News section on the home page. ******************************
Rushmoor Directory – Facilities and Services for Families
The updated Rushmoor Directory of Facilities and Services for Families, produced by Rushmoor Schools Plus with Caroline Keith, is now available. Copies are available for your school or organisation by contacting Tony McGovern, [email protected] ******************************
The PIER Nurture Provision
Rushmoor Schools Plus was recently successful in a bid for funding from the Paul Hamlyn Foundation to set up an Early Years Nurture Provision, using space at the Blenheim Building (currently Samuel Cody School), in Lynchford Road, Farnborough.
PIER stands for ‘Provision for Intervention in Emotional Resilience’, and the resource, managed by teacher Jennifer Hill, sets out to help the integration of children into mainstream education. The facility is being adapted ready to open in November, and training is being organised with schools and the Hampshire Educational Psychology team, to ensure that appropriate protocols are put into place when the provision is up and running. ******************************
1 Rushmoor Schoolchildren Inspired
Nearly one thousand 11 and 12 year old pupils from Rushmoor schools attended an inspirational skills festival at Princes Hall, Aldershot on 30th June and 1st July.
Young people from year six and seven from sixteen Rushmoor schools were invited to take part in the ‘Motivating our Middle Years’ festival.
As part of the festival, children worked in small groups to complete tasks set by people from local businesses, who also explained their job roles and how they progressed into their careers from school. Nearly thirty different activities took place, promoting skills including engineering, robotics, hospitality, beauty, media, town planning, sports, business enterprise, and law. The Academy of Contemporary Music in Guildford, for instance, tasked children to be record executives, thinking about the skills needed to get a new act to the top of the music charts.
The event was organised by Rushmoor Schools Plus, supported by First Partnership, an organisation providing education and business links. It was sponsored by Autodesk Ltd., a Farnborough based company that is a world leader in design, engineering and entertainment software. ******************************
Education Opportunities with Autodesk Ltd.
Rushmoor Schools Plus has benefited enormously this term from a link with Autodesk Ltd., including sponsorship of the ‘Motivating our Middle Years’ festival and the use of the company’s resources for meetings and training. Richard Lane is a Senior Manager of Autodesk Education, leading the collaborative work of the company and Rushmoor Schools Plus. Here is his summary of recent developments:
Skills Festival: Motivating Our Middle Years
Over two days, with the support of Autodesk colleagues from HR and recruitment, we ran a series of hands-on design activities for groups of 10-20 children, leveraging curriculum from Autodesk’s Digital STEAM Workshop. In total 250 children learned about the principles of visual design and spent 15-20 minutes working in teams to create art that applied these principles.
Cove School STEM Day
Over the course of one day, I worked with six groups of 15-20 year ten children, using aspects of a 7-stage design process to solve a particular design challenge. After a 15 minute briefing the children spent about 15-20 minutes preparing designs for an iPhone 3GS case for a young woman called Amy who wanted to achieve the look and feel of an iPhone 4 on a budget.
Also…..
I participated as a business advisor at a Year 9 Enterprise Day at Wavell School and have delivered career presentations at St Bernadette’s, St. Mark’s, Manor Junior, and St Patrick’s Schools. Autodesk staff volunteered at a ‘Ground Force’ day at Manor Junior a few weeks ago. It has been a great couple of months. Working with the children has been fun, and the thank you letters, cards and books are fantastic.
Richard has also now been elected as Parent Governor at his sons’ school in Finchampstead! This has been a real success story for Rushmoor Schools Plus gaining the support of a local company committed to making a difference in the local community. Richard’s career presentations are inspirational for our pupils, and he is happy to work similarly with other Rushmoor schools next term. Headteachers Mark Sammes, Fiona Hodgson, Jo Riglar and Paula Dix will be pleased to commend the careers presentations, and all of Autodesk’s support of Rushmoor schools has been free of charge.
Richard Lane can be contacted at [email protected] if you would like to arrange a visit by Autodesk to your school. ******************************
2 WHAT’S ON!
Summer Activities Programme
For details of playschemes, sport, arts, craft and drama and youth activities happening over the summer visit www.rushmoor.gov.uk/summer2011 ******************************
The Safer Rushmoor Action Day - Go For It!
Sunday 24th July, 10.00am to 4.00pm at Farnborough Rugby Club, Tile Barn Close, Farnborough GU14 8LS. Go For It! aims to highlight the wide range of diversionary activities available to young people in the Borough. It is an interactive event with exhibitors offering taster sessions for visitors to try out such as rugby, tennis, football, gladiator duels, sumo wrestling, arts and crafts, face painting, mini Olympic games and more.
Refreshments, including a barbecue, will be on sale throughout the day via the Rugby Club.
For further information please contact Kimberly Soane, Community Safety Partnership Officer, at Rushmoor Council. E-Mail [email protected]. Telephone 01252 398176. ******************************
Princes Hall
Princes Hall, Princes Way, Aldershot GU11 1NX. Box office 01252 329155. www.princeshall.com
Play in a Day Drama Workshop. Monday 22nd August 10.00am – 4.00pm. 7-11 years. £14.00. Craft Workshop. Tuesday 23rd August 10.00am – 4.00pm. 4-7 years. Wear messy clothes and bring a packed lunch. £15.00. SNAP disco. Friday 16th September 7.00pm – 11.00pm.Top DJs and chart acts. 11-16 years. Tickets must be purchased in advance. £6.00 (£5.00 if purchased at least one week in advance). Numberjacks. Wednesday 21st September 11.00am and 2.00pm. Tickets: £12.00 / Child £10.00. For the very first time the CBeebies favourite comes to the stage. ******************************
West End Centre
Queen’s Road, Aldershot GU11 3JD. Box office 01252 330040. www.westendcentre.co.uk WEC concessionary prices apply to the children of those in full-time education and those in receipt of any state benefit – excluding child benefit. Proof of entitlement may be asked for.
Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd July. Summer Westival. Music, fancy dress, free art activities and real grass indoors. Bring along a picnic. Bar. Friday tickets £10.00/8.00. Saturday all day £14.00/12.00 or just Saturday evening £10.00/8.00. Children under 11 get in free on Saturday afternoon. Full details of the line-up and chances to volunteer can be found at www.facebook.com/westendcentre
Monday 1st August. 1.30pm – 3.30pm. Forever Young Pottery. This is a family workshop, so children need to be accompanied by an adult. All ages. £4.00 per person. £3.00 concessions. Monday 1st and Tuesday 2nd August. 10.00am – 4.30pm. Wilipromo. Have a go at pottery, mosaics, printmaking and willow. Ages 8 – 12. £60.00. Concessions £48.00. Monday 1st – Friday 5th August. 10.30am – 4.30pm. Rocked Out 7: Live Performance Workshop. A summer school for drums, bass, guitar and vocals designed to improve the live performance of young musicians. Ages 14-19. £150. Tuesday 2nd August. 10.30am – 12.30pm. Family Fun Printmaking. This is a family workshop, so children need to be accompanied by an adult. All ages. £6.00 per person. £5.00 per person concessions. Monday 8th August. 10.30am – 4.30pm. Mini Prints. Have a go at lino cuts, drypoint etchings and emboss prints. Ages 8 – 14. £30.00. Concessions £24.00.
3 Tuesday 9th and Wednesday 10th August. 10.30am – 4.30pm (performance 3.30pm – 4.00pm on day two). Cheer Dance. Make your own pompoms and learn how to use them with basic cheerleading moves, cheers and chants. Ages 8 – 16. £40.00. Concessions £32.00. Friday 12th August. 10.30am – 4.30pm. Textile Fun. Fabric painting, printing, stencilling, resist and tie-dye. Ages 8 – 16. £24.00. Concessions £20.00.
Forever Young Family Saturdays. 10.30am – 12.30pm. £4 per adult and £4 per child, (concessionary price £3 per adult and £3 per child). A fantastic opportunity for families to work together and create something amazing to take home with them. Materials provided. All children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Dress for mess! Saturday 24th September. A Piggy for Those Pennies. Make a unique pottery piggy bank. Saturday 8th October. This is Me! Roll, cut and assemble clay into a stunning self-portrait.
Classes Monday 12th September (12 weeks). Starstruck Drama for 8 – 12s. Develop self-confidence and have fun while exploring a range of drama techniques. 5.00pm – 6.30pm. £50.00. Concessions £40.00. Monday 12th September (12 weeks). THWAC Drama for 14 – 19s. Take your interest in the theatre a stage further and get stuck into some proper acting. 7.00pm – 9.00pm. £55.00. Concessions £44.00. Tuesday 13th September (12 weeks). WHAT! Drama for 12 – 14s. Improve your acting skills. 6.00pm – 8.00pm. £55.00. Concessions £44.00. Wednesday 14th September and 2nd November (2 x 6 weeks). NEW! Play with Clay. Have fun with clay through a series of exciting projects. Please note: this workshop is for young people with disabilities and their families. Although very limited, additional care assistance will be on offer. 5.30pm – 6.30pm. £12.00. Thursday 15th September and 3rd November (2 x 6 weeks). Little Sew-and-Sews (12 places). Ages 8 – 12. Learn more about textiles and sewing. 4.30pm – 6.00pm. £45.00. Concessions £36.00. Friday 16th September (6 weeks). Comedy Camp (15 places). Ages 8 – 12. Learn different types of comedy performance including clowning, improvising, sketch writing and stand up. For more information visit www.comedy-camp.co.uk. 4.00pm – 6.00pm. £30.00. Concessions £28.00.
NEW! Bean Bag Film Club. A new club for disabled young people from 0 - 19 and their families. A relaxed atmosphere where you can lounge on bean bags and watch family friendly films. 2.00pm. £3.00 per person. Saturday 8th October High School Musical. Friday 28th October Mama Mia (Sing-a-long). ******************************
Farnborough Grange Infant School – Summer Holiday Playscheme
Farnborough Grange Nursery and Infant Community School, Moor Road, Farnborough GU14 8HW.
The playscheme is running during the weeks beginning 1st August, 8th August, 15th August and 22nd August, 8.30am to 5.30pm. Playscheme fees:- 8.30am to 11.30am £6.00; 8.30am to 12.30pm £8.00; 1.30pm to 4.30pm £6.00; 1.30pm to 5.30pm £8.00; all day £15.00. Payment is required at the time of booking.
For more information and to book a place contact 0759 231 0246 or 01252 541879 9.00am to 3.00pm. ******************************
The Wavell-Cody Summer Holiday Playscheme
The Rushmoor Borough Council run playscheme is for 4 – 11 year olds and was rated ‘good’ by Ofsted in its recent inspection. The playscheme runs every school holiday, except Christmas. Arts, crafts, music, reading and jungle gym. Sessions run from 8.30am to 4.30pm (£15.00) or to 5.30pm (£16.00).
The summer playscheme runs from Monday 1st August – Friday 26th August.
Held at the Samuel Cody Specialist Sports College, Lynchford Road, Farnborough GU14 6BH. To book, call 01252 317603 after 12.00 noon Monday – Friday. ******************************
4 Scamps Camps
Scamps Camps is a music and musical theatre holiday programme for children running from the 1st – 26th August at Suite 3, Wesley Chambers, Queens Road, Aldershot GU11 3JD.
The courses will be delivered by Scamps Music, Showshack Academies and the Rock and Pop Foundation to provide a variety of experiences for children of all ages and levels. Visit www.scampscamps.co.uk for more details. ******************************
Saint Bernadette’s Holiday Play Scheme
22nd – 26th August at the St Bernadette’s school site. The scheme will run from 8.30am to 2.30pm and costs £3.00 per hour. Spaces are available on a first come first served basis for up to 30 children aged 4 – 12 years old (16 in the case of special needs). Parent and carers can either book in advance before 25th July or just drop in for further information.
Light healthy snacks will be provided twice per day during break time. Children attending for a full day are advised to bring their own packed lunch clearly labelled (no glass bottles please).
For further details please contact Mrs Abbasi, Saint Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School, Tile Barn Close, Cove, Farnborough GU14 8LS. Telephone 01252 548123 (school office) or 07949 555127 (mobile). ******************************
Free Swimming at Farnborough Leisure Centre and the Aldershot Indoor Pools
Free swimming for those 16 years and under is available from Thursday 28th July to Friday 2nd September. The sessions are free but you must register in advance. Registration is free.
The scheme is being sponsored by the milkandmore.co.uk brand of Dairy Crest who have their UK headquarters in Aldershot, Thames Valley Housing, Rushmoor Borough Council, Rushmoor Schools Plus and DC Leisure.
Terms and conditions: Under 8s must be accompanied by a full paying adult. Under 8s must be supervised by a parent or guardian (18+) throughout their use of the pool facilities. A maximum of three children for every adult. Those supervising must accompany the children in the water. All users must follow the pool facilities rules. If your membership card is lost or stolen, a replacement card will be charged at £5.00. The card entitles the named holder to swim during general swim sessions only. Excludes the Aldershot Lido and Splashtime at both Farnborough Leisure Centre and the Aldershot Pools. Please refer to the swimming pool programme before you visit. You will receive a programme when you register.
As the leisure centres are busy at peak times, it is suggested that you register at these times:
Farnborough Leisure Centre, Monday - Friday 10.30am - 12.00noon, 2.30pm - 4.00pm or Saturday 7.00pm - 8.00pm and Sunday 6.00pm - 8.00pm. 01252 370411.
Aldershot Pools, Monday - Friday 10.30am - 12.00noon, or Saturday 2.30pm - 4.00pm and Sunday 1.00pm - 3.00pm. 01252 323482.
If you visit outside of these hours, they may not be able to register you. ******************************
Farnborough Leisure Centre – Zumbathon and Children’s Holiday Activities
Farnborough Leisure Centre, Westmead, Farnborough GU14 7EH. Telephone 01252 370411.
Saturday 23rd July, 2.00pm to 5.00pm. Zumbathon in aid of the Phyllis Tuckwell hospice. £5.00 per person. A 3 hour Zumba class. Spaces are limited to 150. Please call 01252 370411 to book.
5 28th July – 2nd September. Free swimming – see above. Registration required.
Please call in or telephone to book all the following sessions. Visit the website for full details, terms and conditions and information about the crèche. http://www.dcleisurecentres.co.uk/Centres/Hampshire/Farnborough+Leisure+Centre/index.html
28th July – 2nd September.
Playscheme. 8.30am – 5.30pm. 5 – 12 years. £20.00 per day, £16.00 sibling discount. Full week pass £80.00. Sibling full week pass £64.00. (1 sibling discount per full paying child). Includes a hot or cold lunch and unlimited drinks. Tenpin bowling, swimming, jungle soft play, trampolining, gymnastics, team games, arts and crafts etc. Tenpin Bowling. Open daily. 10.00am – late. All ages. 6 weeks of summer deals – pick up a leaflet or visit the website. Ten lanes. Teen Fit. Monday – Friday 10.00am – 4.00pm. Saturday and Sunday 8.00am – 8.00pm. 11 – 16 years. One off induction cost of £13.50 then £3.80 each visit. Use of the Kinetica gym. Treadmills, bikes, steppers and light weights. Gymnastics. Mondays. 10.30am – 11.30am beginners. 11.30am – 12.30pm improvers. 5 – 16 years. £4.00 per session. Qualified instructor. Trampolining. Tuesdays. 10.00am – 11.00am beginners. 11.00am – 12.00pm improvers. 5 – 16 years. £4.00 per session. Qualified instructor. Splashtimes with funky floats. Monday – Friday. 11.00am – 12.00 noon and 2.00pm – 3.00pm. £3.90 per adult. £2.70 per junior. 1 free under 8 with every full paying adult. Jungle Soft Play. Daily. 10.00am – 6.00pm. Under 12’s. £3.60 3 years and over. £3.30 1 – 3 years. £1.00 under 1 year. Summer Fun-Tastic. Wednesdays. 10.00am – 12.00 noon. 5 – 12 years. £4.00 per child. Arts and crafts, bouncy castle and games. ******************************
Aldershot Lido and Indoor Pools – Children’s Holiday Activities
Aldershot Pools, Guildford Road, Aldershot GU12 4BP. Telephone 01252 323482.
28th July – 2nd September. Free swimming – see above. Registration required.
Visit the website for full details, terms and conditions. http://www.dcleisurecentres.co.uk/Centres/Hampshire/Aldershot+Pools+Complex/Aldershot+Pools+Complex
Aldershot Lido. Daily until 4th September. 10.00am – 6.00pm. The largest open air pool in the area. ******************************
The Gazebo Project
Wednesdays 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th August, 1.00pm – 3.00pm. In a marquee on the grass verge in Morland Road, Aldershot.
Free family craft sessions for local people, including making wind socks, flowers and willow weaving. Children remain the responsibility of their parent/carer at all times. For more information contact Dale Allen at the West End Centre on 01252 408040. The project is supported by First Wessex, the West End Centre, Rushmoor Schools Plus and Hampshire Learning through the Rushmoor Learning Network. ******************************
Aldershot Children’s Centres - Practitioners’ Forum
The next Forum is being held at Maple Vue Children’s Centre on 29th July at 12.00 noon. The Forum provides the opportunity to discuss how Children’s Centres can work in partnership with Early Years Settings, Practitioners, Healthcare Professionals, Jobcentre plus, colleges and others, to improve outcomes and services for children and their families. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01252 316963. ******************************
6 Events at Aldershot and Farnborough Libraries
Our libraries are regularly worth a visit for free internet access, DVDs, PlayStation games and books!
This summer at your local library, your child can take part in “Circus Stars”, this year’s exciting Summer Reading Challenge. Children need to read 6 books from the library between 18th July and 11th September and for each book they read they will receive stickers to put on their “Circus Stars” stage and collector’s card. When they have read 6 books they will receive a medal and a certificate.
Events at Farnborough Library and in the Learning and Community Zone Prior booking for all courses and workshops is essential. Date/time Enquiry and booking line for events at Farnborough Library: 01252 516458. http://www3.hants.gov.uk/farnborough-library/farnborough-library-whatson.htm Every Tuesday Storytime. Stories, songs and rhymes for children aged 2-5 years accompanied by an adult. 10.30 – 11.00am Every Thursday Baby Rhymetime. Songs and rhymes for you and babies aged 0-2 years. 2.15 – 2.45pm Sat. 6th August Family Craft Session. Drop in from 11.00am – 12.00 noon. Various crafts for you to try. £1.00 11.00am – 1.00pm per family. Mon. 8th August Movement with Mummy. A sensory dance taster session for babies aged 3 months to 10.00 – 10.45am walking. A fun dance class and an opportunity for parents and carers to interact with their babies and enjoy a dance work-out that is appropriate for both.
Six week course Monday 12th September— 17th October. 10.45am —11.30 am. £24.00 payable in advance. Mon. 8th August Mini Movers. A fun exercise and dance programme for boys and girls aged 2-5 years. Learn a 11.00 – 11.45am variety of dances to nursery rhymes and music from their favourite television programmes.
Six week course Monday 12th September—17th October. 9.45am – 10.30am. £24.00 payable in advance. Wed. 10th August Midi Movers for over fives taster session. To inspire a love of dance in both boys and girls. 10.00 – 11.00am Learn a short dance to inspiring music from High School Musical, Toy Story and current pop music. £3.00. Prior booking essential. Wed. 10th August Mega Movers! Street dance for the over 10s. Dance class for all abilities to Hip Hop, R and B 11.15am – and street dance film soundtracks. Learn a routine to music from 'Save the Last Dance'. 12.15pm £3.00 per person. Sat. 20th August Family Craft Session. Drop in from 11.00am – 12.00 noon. Various crafts for you to try. £1.00 11.00am – 1.00pm per family. Sat. 3rd Sept. Family Craft Session. Drop in from 11.00am – 12.00 noon. Various crafts for you to try. £1.00 11.00am – 1.00pm per family.
Events at Aldershot Library and Learning Centre Prior booking for all courses and workshops essential. Concessions available on selected courses. Date/time Enquiry and booking line for events at Aldershot Library: 01252 322560. http://www3.hants.gov.uk/aldershot-library/aldershot-library-whatson.htm Tues. 2nd August BBC Hands on History Dig. Come and Dig at Aldershot Library and Learning Centre. £1.00 10.00am – 11.00am per child. Places are limited so pre-booking is advised. Thurs. 11th August Circus Skills Craft Activities. £1.00 per child. Places are limited so pre-booking is advised. 2.00pm – 3.00pm Sat. 13th August BBC Hands on History Dig. Come and Dig at Aldershot Library and Learning Centre. £1.00 10.00am – 11.00am per child. Places are limited so pre-booking is advised. Tues. 16th August Circus Skills Craft Activities. £1.00 per child. Places are limited so pre-booking is advised. 10.00am – 11.00am Thurs. 25th August Circus Skills Craft Activities. £1.00 per child. Places are limited so pre-booking is advised. 2.00pm – 3.00pm Tues. 30th August BBC Hands on History Dig. Come and Dig at Aldershot Library and Learning Centre. £1.00 10.00am – 11.00am per child. Places are limited so pre-booking is advised.
7 Sat. 3rd September The Big Finish. Decorate badges and biscuits to celebrate your success in the Summer 10.00am – 12.00 noon Reading Challenge. Booking is essential as places are limited. £1.00 per child. Free and 1.00pm – 3.00pm tea/coffee for parents and carers.
The 2011 brochure for Aldershot Library and Learning Centre contains a great range of courses and regular events such as employment preparation, computers, leisure, craft and exercise. There are also specialist courses on signing for people who are deaf, numeracy, ESOL and citizenship.
In addition, a range of course discounts is now available. All employment preparation courses are free regardless of circumstances. Those in receipt of a means tested benefit only pay 50p per learning hour on most other courses. People who are over 60 get a 25% discount on course fees. For further information on courses, phone Aldershot Library on 01252 322560 or see the library website: http://www3.hants.gov.uk/library/aldershot-library.htm ******************************
Summer at the Rushmoor Gymnastics Academy
Rushmoor Gymnastics Academy, Pool Road, Aldershot GU11 3SN. Email [email protected]. Telephone 01252 320888.
Playgym times during the summer holidays (Monday 1st - Friday 26th August) are in the afternoons only from 12.45pm - 1.45pm. They are closed for all bank holidays. Normal times resume on Tuesday 30th August on weekdays from 9.30am - 10.30am and 1.30pm - 2.30pm.
Summer holiday badge courses at the Gymnastics Academy run from Monday 1st - Friday 5th August and Monday 8th - Friday 12th August. 9.30am - 10.30am, beginners 5 - 6 years. 10.30am - 11.30am, pre-school 3 - 5 years. 10.30am - 12.30pm, intermediates 7 +. The courses cover the British gymnastics proficiency award schemes and badges and certificates can be purchased for those who would like to have them. £5.00 for a 1 hour session, £9.00 for a 2 hour session, £23.00 for 5 consecutive 1 hour sessions and £42.00 for 5 consecutive 2 hour sessions. ******************************
Autism Friendly Cinema Screenings
Dimensions have teamed up with ODEON cinemas to host autism friendly screenings of “Mr Popper's Penguins” (PG) at 37 screens throughout the UK on Thursday 11th August. To find your nearest screening please visit www.dimensions-uk.org/autismfilms. The comedy film, starring Jim Carrey, shows how the life of a businessman begins to change after he inherits six penguins.
Staff have agreed to take into account people's sensory differences by keeping the lights on low, turning the volume down, and allowing people to bring their own food and drinks and to move around if they choose during the screening. Cinema tickets can be bought as normal from the cinema in your area or online through the ODEON website. Carers and support workers can buy tickets in the same way, or can attend for free if the person they support has a CEA card. To find out more about the CEA card please visit www.ceacard.co.uk.
Dimensions is a non-profit making organisation that supports over 2,500 people across England and Wales with autism and learning disabilities. ******************************
Aldershot Live Music Day
Aldershot Live Music Day is a brand new one day outdoor event encouraging local musicians, music students and performers to show off their talents. Come and enjoy a wide range of musical performances from 12.00 noon to 4.00pm on Saturday 30th July. If you would like to take part in the event and perform, please contact the Princes Hall on 01252 327671 or email [email protected].
For further information visit www.rushmoor.gov.uk/aldershotlivemusic. ******************************
8 Deaf Friendly Soccer Schools
Reading FC is holding two deaf friendly soccer schools this summer at the Goals Centre, Woodlands Avenue, Woodley RG5 3FU. Friday 5th August and Tuesday 23rd August. 10.00am to 3.00pm. For 6 to 16 year olds.
Both schools are £10.00 per person, £5.00 per sibling. To book a place, please contact Phil Griffiths, [email protected] or contact 01189 015 080. ******************************
Go Green in Rushmoor
On Saturday 10th September visit Aldershot town centre for a day of environmental family fun from 11.30am – 4.30pm. Attractions include live music in the Wellington Shopping Centre and Princes Gardens – jazz, folk, bluegrass, African drumming; Shuffles Dance Studio; Millers Ark Children’s Farm; birds of prey – meet local falconer, Paul Gray, and some of his feathered friends; Fairtrade market and cookery demonstrations; arts and crafts for children; face painting; energy advice; cycle challenge; bouncy castle; African drumming workshops; voluntary groups and stalls in Union Street and Wellington Street.
Go Green in Rushmoor is a biennial event, which celebrates the environment and invites visitors to learn about global issues and how to lead a greener lifestyle. For further information visit www.rushmoor.gov.uk/gogreen. ******************************
Soccer at 6
Runs until 2nd September, 6.00pm-7.15pm. For 5 to 16 year olds. Want to have a kick around, play games and learn new skills? No need to book – just turn up, pay and play. £2.50 (£2.00 concessions). Please bring a drink.
Mondays at Ivy Fields, Aldershot. Tuesdays at King George V Playing Fields. Wednesdays at Cove Green, Farnborough. Thursdays at Manor Park, Aldershot. Fridays at Osborne Road, Farnborough.
Week long courses: 1st – 5th August at Bourley Road, Aldershot. 8th – 12th August at King George V Playing Fields, Farnborough. 15th – 19th August at Aldershot Park. 22nd – 26th August at Cove Green, Farnborough. 30th August – 2nd September at Bourley Road. £49.50 for the week or £15.00 a day.
For more information please call Kirk Wheeler on 01252 339384. ******************************
Arsenal Road Show Comes to Farnborough
Arsenal’s youth membership scheme, the Junior Gunners, and Arsenal Soccer Schools are hitting the road this pre- season with their ‘Gunners on the Road’ interactive experience centre. They are visiting 17 towns and cities across the UK including Farnborough’s Princes Mead Shopping Centre at 9.00am on Thursday 18th August.
Free of charge and open to all, the ‘Gunners on the Road’ tour gives youngsters the chance of a behind-the-scenes peak at what life is like for Arsenal’s stars at their training complex and Emirates Stadium. Starting at the Arsenal Training Centre, the virtual tour begins with preparations for a big match, with participants introduced to Arsenal’s coaching staff via a video message. After grabbing some pictures against virtual Arsenal backgrounds, the youngsters head for the players’ changing rooms at the virtual Emirates Stadium. Laid out as it would be for a typical Premier League game, they will get prepared and start to warm up. When ready to go, the youngsters will sample the adrenaline rush of heading down the players’ tunnel, with the sound of a cheering crowd ringing in their ears, to run out onto an astro-turf football pitch, where they’ll be faced with a penalty shoot out.
On the day there will be the chance to win some great prizes, including two tickets to an Arsenal home match during the 2011/2012 season. For more information or to register your attendance and claim free gifts go to www.arsenal.com/gunnersontheroad. ******************************
9 Butterflies and Dragonflies Children’s Centre
Butterflies and Dragonflies Children’s Centre, c/o Manor Infant School, Fernhill Road, Farnborough GU14 9DX. Website www.hants.gov.uk/butterflies-dragonflies-cc. Telephone 01252 511556. Email [email protected]
The Centre is open Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 5.00pm. Other regular activities start back on the week beginning Monday 5th September.
Summer Holiday Activities
Mondays. Jobcentre Plus advisor booked appointments. Contact the Centre. Tuesdays 2.00pm – 4.00pm. Ante/post natal drop-in with the local midwife. No appointment necessary. Wednesdays. Health Visiting Team booked appointments. Not weighing clinic. Contact the Centre. Fridays. Rushmoor Healthy Living advisor appointments. Contact the Centre. Fridays. Health Visiting Team booked appointments. Not weighing clinic. Contact the Centre. Fridays 1.00pm – 3.00pm. Young Parents Group. Run by local midwives and the Centre. An opportunity for young people to get advice and support in pregnancy and on becoming a parent. Antenatal and with babies up to 1 year. No group on 5th and 19th August.
Friday 12th August. Free Children’s Centres Joint Event at King George V Playing Fields, Farnborough. Fun and games. 10.00am – 12.00 noon. Thursday 18th August. Free Children’s Centres Joint Event at Moor Park, Farnborough. Fun and games. 1.00pm – 3.00pm. Tuesday 23rd August. Free Children’s Centres Joint Event at Blunden Hall, Farnborough. Fun and games in the park. 10.00am – 12.00 noon. Friday 2nd September. Young Parents Reunion Picnic. An opportunity for all the young parents who have used the Centre since its opening to come back for a reunion. 12.30pm – 2.30pm.
Please contact the Centre to book your place on the following:-
Tuesday 2nd August. Rhyme Time. 10.00am – 10.45am and 11.00am – 11.45am. For under 2 years. £1.00. Thursday 4th August. MAD Academy music and dance taster session. 10.00am – 10.45am and 11.00am – 11.45am. Walkers to 4 years. £2.00. Tuesday 9th August. Teddy Bears Picnic at Blunden Hall. Craft stay and play. 10.30am – 12.00 noon 0 – 18 months. 1.00pm – 2.30pm 18 months – 5 years. £1.00 per family. Thursday 11th August. Maraca Jacks music and nursery rhymes. 1.30pm – 2.15pm 0 – 18 months. 2.30pm – 3.15pm toddler 18 months – 5 years. £2.00. Monday 15th August. Baby Sensory taster session. Songs, rhymes and baby signing. 10.30am – 11.05am and 11.30am – 12.05pm. 3 – 12 months. £2.00. Tuesday 16th August. Under the Sea at Blunden Hall. Play and craft activities. 10.30am – 12.00 noon under 5’s. 1.00pm – 2.30pm 5 – 8 years. £1.00 per family. Wednesday 17th August. Footy Monsters at Blunden Hall. Learn new skills of control and balance. 10.00am – 10.45am 18 months – 3 years. 11.00am – 11.45am 3 – 5 years. £2.00. Friday 19th August. Orange Apples. Poetry, drama, song and rhyme. 10.00am – 12.00 noon and 1.00pm – 3.00pm. Under 8’s. £2.00. Wednesday 31st August. Sing and sign taster session. Help your baby to “talk” by using signs. 10.00am – 10.45am and 11.00am – 11.45am. 6 months – 1 year. £2.00. ******************************
Maple Vue Children's Centre
Maple Vue Children's Centre, Belle Vue Road, Aldershot GU12 4RZ. Telephone 01252 316963. Email [email protected] Website www3.hants.gov.uk/maple-vue-cc
The Centre runs a variety of regular activities and courses such as Working with Children Level 1; Childcare Level 2 and 3; RHL adult health trainer sessions; child health clinics; speech and language; Job Centre Plus; first aid for parents; ante natal and child development checks; maths; quit smoking clinics; baby massage; ESOL; and music and
10 dance. Call or check the website for the time table. Activities are run from their base in Belle Vue Road, their flat in Pegasus Avenue and from the North Town Community Base on North Lane.
Mondays 10.00am-11.30am. Term time only. Buggy Walk. For children 0-5 and their parents. Enjoy a stroll and discover Aldershot with visits to museums, parks, the library and more. Stop on the way and enjoy refreshments. Tuesdays 1.30pm-3.00pm. Active Play for Bumps and Babies. For pregnant mums and parents and their babies from 0 to walking. (1st Tuesday of each month Sensory Play. 4th Tuesday Baby Singing and Signing). Wednesdays 9.30am-10.30am. Term time only. Baby PEEP. For babies who are not yet mobile. PEEP aims to support families with their children’s early learning in a fun way. Wednesdays 11.00am-12.00noon. Term time only. Movers PEEP. For babies that are on the go. PEEP aims to support families with their children’s early learning in a fun way. Thursdays 9.30am-11.30am. Term time only. The National Childminding Association hold support sessions. Thursdays 1.00pm-3.00pm. Active Play for Tots. For toddlers who can walk up to the age of 5. Craft, painting, sand and water play, free access to all the toys and song and story time.
Dads’ Club. Fun, games, construction activities, football, junk modelling and bacon butties for you to enjoy with your children. Saturday 23rd July 10.00am-12.00 noon.
Summer Holiday Day Trips. Monday 1st August, Paultons Park. Monday 8th August, Southsea Beach. Monday 15th August, Marwell Zoo. Monday 22nd August, Tri-lakes Animal Park. All trips will be leaving by coach from Maple Vue Children’s Centre. There will be a charge for the trips and prices will be available at the time of booking. Each family will only be able to attend one trip. All trips and activities are open to families with at least one child under the age of 5 years. Please visit the Centre to complete a booking form and make your payment.
Wednesday 3rd August. Zoolab. 10.30am-11.30am 0-18 months. 11.45am-12.45pm 18 months-5 years. £1.00 per child. Wednesday 10th August. Puppet making – pirate theme. 10.30am-11.30am 0-18 months. 12.00 noon-1.00pm 18 months-5 years. Free. Wednesday 17th August. Ceramics. 10.30am-11.30am 0-18 months. 12.00 noon-1.00pm 18 months-5 years. £5.00 per child to include your own plate/cup design. Wednesday 24th August. Puppet making. 10.30am-11.30am 0-18 months. 12.00 noon-1.00pm 18 months-5 years. Free. ******************************
Owls Children’s Centre
Owls Children’s Centre, Mayfield Road (on the site of Cherrywood Primary School), Farnborough GU14 8LH. Telephone 01252 519920. E-mail [email protected]. Website www3.hants.gov.uk/owls-cc
Adult and family learning opportunities are available throughout the year and a new timetable is produced each term. If you want to find out more about a course or put your name down for one their Family Learning Advisor, Jennie, is available on Mondays between 2.00pm and 3.00pm or just call or drop-in to the office and talk to their reception staff. If there is a course you would like to do which would help you get back to work, please tell the staff.
Family support programme (all at Owls). Breast Feeding Clinic Drop-in with an advisor from Frimley Park – Mondays and Thursdays 1.00pm-3.00pm. Child Health Clinic with the Local Health Visitor Team – Thursdays 9.30am-11.30am. GTT Clinic – Fridays 9.00am – 10.30am. Appointments are booked through midwives.
During the summer holiday Owls are running Stay and Play drop-in sessions on: Monday 1st August, 9.30am- 11.30am; Wednesday 3rd August, 11.30am-1.30pm; Monday 8th August, 9.30am-11.30am; Wednesday 10th August, 11.30am-1.30pm; Monday 15th August, 9.30am-11.30am; Wednesday 17th August, 11.30am-1.30pm; Monday 22nd August, 9.30am-11.30am; Wednesday 24th August, 11.30am-1.30pm. All ages are welcome and there is no need to book. You are welcome to bring along a picnic to enjoy during the Wednesday drop-ins.
Dads Stay and Play – 0-5 years and siblings. Saturday 30th July 10.00am-12.00 noon. Summer Outing to Beale Park. Friday 5th August. £5.00 per seat. Please book at reception.
11 Farnborough Children’s Centres Summer Activity at King George V Playing Fields. Friday 12th August. 10.00am- 12.00 noon. Farnborough Children’s Centres Summer Activity at Moor Road Playing Fields. Thursday 18th August. 1.00pm-3.00 pm. Farnborough Children’s Centres Summer Activity at Blunden Hall. Tuesday 23rd August. 10.00am-12.00 noon. ******************************
Park Children’s Centre
Park Children’s Centre, Gloucester Road, Aldershot GU11 3SL. Telephone 01252 338607. Fax 01252 331097. Email [email protected]. Website www.parkchildrenscentre.org.uk.
The Centre runs a range of courses throughout the year such as baby massage, baby sensory, cooking for baby, first aid, cookery and adult literacy and numeracy. Please contact the Centre to put your name down for the next course. They also have the MAD Academy (Music and Dance for walkers to 4 years old) and Stretch and Grow (exercise to music). Contact the Centre for more details.
Some of the following sessions only run in term time. Please check with the Centre.
Taking Steps. Mondays 10.00am – 11.30am at the Heronwood Community Base. Rainbows Group – Stay and Play for 18 months+. Mondays 1.15pm – 2.45pm. Term time only. These sessions are very popular and must be booked in advance. Chatterbox – speech and language group following referral from a speech therapist. Mondays 1.15pm – 2.45pm. Term time only. RHL Energy Advisor – available for advice on money related issues. Mondays 1.15pm – 2.45pm. First Friends – Stay and Play for 0 – 6 months. Tuesdays 10.00am – 11.30am. Term time at St. Michael’s Infant School. At the Children’s Centre in the school holidays. Parent Craft class. 1st and 2nd Tuesday in the month 7.00pm – 9.00pm. 3rd and 4th Thursday in the month 1.30pm – 3.00pm. Book through your midwife. Counselling sessions – following a referral. Wednesdays 6.00pm – 9.00pm. NCMA – Childminders Stay and Play. Wednesdays 10.00am – 11.30am. Term time only. Baby Clinic. Wednesdays 1.00pm – 2.30pm. This runs throughout the summer holidays. Ante-natal drop-in with a midwife. Wednesdays 7.00pm – 9.00pm. This runs throughout the summer holidays. Early Start course. Thursdays 9.30am – 11.30am. Quit 4 Life. Thursdays 4.00pm – 6.30pm. This runs throughout the summer holidays. Health Visitor check. Fridays 9.00am – 12.00 noon. Book with your health visitor. Sunbeams Group – Stay and Play for 0 – 18 months. Fridays 9.30am – 11.00am. These sessions are very popular and must be booked in advance. Clothing Exchange. Fridays 9.30am – 11.00am at the Heronwood Community Base. Term time only. Dads’ Club – Stay and Play. For all male carers of children under 5. 1st and 3rd Saturday in the month 10.00am – 12.00 noon. £1.00 per adult contribution for refreshments/snacks. These sessions are very popular and must be booked in advance.
Events in August – places are limited so please contact the Centre to book.
Tuesday 2nd and Tuesday 16th August. Footy Monsters. Learn co-ordination skills, colours and counting along with football skills. 10.00am 18 months to 3 years. 11.00am 3 to 5 years. £2.00 per session. Tuesdays 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd August. Baby Sensory. Songs and rhymes, light shows and baby signing. 1.30pm – 2.15pm. 3 to 13 months. £2.00 per session. Friday 5th and Friday 12th August. Baby Fun Time. Stay and Play. For both babies and parents to make new friends, chat, play together and try craft activities. 9.30am – 11.00am. 0 – 18 months. Tuesday 9th and Tuesday 23rd August. Maraca Jacks. Music, dance and play. 10.00am. Walkers to 5 years. £2.00 per session. Wednesday 17th August. 10.00am – 11.30am. A Bug Walk at Rowhill Nature Reserve. Meet families from other children’s centres and explore the reserve whilst bug hunting. Friday 19th August. Under the Sea activity sessions. Art and crafts for you to enjoy with your child. 9.30am – 11.00am or 1.00pm – 2.30pm. £2.00 per family. ******************************
12 Sunflowers Children's Centre
Sunflowers Children’s Centre, 3rd Floor, Wessex Housing Association, Gordon House, Gordon Road, Aldershot GU11 1LD. Telephone 01252 350182 or email [email protected]. Website http://www3.hants.gov.uk/childrens-services/sunflowers-cc.htm
Please note – from 28th July Sunflowers’ new address will be Gloucester Road, Aldershot GU11 3SL. Telephone 07525 104015.
Baby Clinic. Offered by Aldershot Health Visiting team in conjunction with Sunflowers. Baby health checks and information including weighing, advice and signposting. Every Tuesday, 1.00pm – 2.30pm at Aldershot Library. Free.
Tuesday 2nd August. MAD Academy taster session. Music and dance sessions for children and parents. Places must be booked and paid for in advance. 9.45am 2 years 6 months to 4 years. 10.30am walkers to 2 years 6 months. At the Aldershot Baptist Church, Upper Elms Road. Monday 15th August. Summer arts and crafts session. 1.00pm – 3.00pm. At the West End Centre. Tuesday 16th and Tuesday 30th August. Baby Sensory taster sessions. Rich and varied sensory experiences and activities which enable babies to develop in every possible way. 11.30am – 12.00 noon. At the West End Centre. Wednesday 17th August. Rowhill Nature Reserve Wander. A guided walk around the nature reserve with a few activities and games. Juice and snack break. Please bring your own drinks. A healthy snack will be provided. 10.00am – 12.00 noon. Meet at the learning centre in the car park. £1.00 donation per family. ******************************
NEWS FROM SCHOOLS
Henry Tyndale School
You might recall having been asked to vote for the video that was made with some secondary pupils in the Dell competition. Thank you to everyone who voted and for your support.
Henry Tyndale came a very creditable second in the nationwide competition but there was no prize for second place. The good news though is that, after some significant discussions and negotiations, Dell are looking to donate 11 brand new computers, along with 11 new 'multi touch' monitors. This equates to around £10,000 worth of equipment and Dell will be following up the benefits that these bring for the children for advertising purposes with a possible view to a longer term partnership.
Thank you to everyone who helped them gain so many votes that Dell were keen to take an interest in the school. ******************************
South Farnborough Infant School
20 children and 10 adults from South Farnborough Infant School were delighted to be invited to take their scarecrow entry 'The Prince and Princess of Hearts' to the RHS Hampton Court Flower Show on Monday 4th July. Visitors were able to vote from 45 entries during the course of the show. The school used 2 Rushmoor Voluntary Services minibuses to get to the event. ******************************
The Wavell Charter Festival
Students and staff at The Wavell School held a Charter Festival to launch the new School Charters which have been written by the students. The Charters are based around the UNICEF Rights of the Child and are a key part of the school ethos. The Festival was organised to celebrate the rights that students have and give them an opportunity to showcase their talents whilst recognising that students around the world do not all have the same experiences. The Festival began with the burying of a time capsule containing items that students and staff felt were important to them. Students, staff and visitors watched a variety of performances including solos, the choir, the swing band, the staff band and Nepalese dancing. There was also a Fairtrade fashion show in recognition of the work that Mr
13 Thomas and the students have been doing to raise awareness of the type of work that children in other countries have to do. ******************************
COURSES AND WORKSHOPS
Accredited Emergency First Aider at Work Courses
Rushmoor Voluntary Services are running Accredited Emergency First Aider at Work courses on Wednesday 14th September and Wednesday 12th October at the Farnborough Community Centre. The cost is £40 per delegate. The course is regulated by HSE and effectively replaces the Appointed Person course. Certification is valid for 3 years with HSE approval.
The venue is fully accessible and parking is available at the ‘Pay and Display’ car park at the Community Centre (£3.60 per day). Tea, coffee and juice will be provided but please bring your own lunch.
Call Greg Alexander on 01252 540162 or email [email protected] to reserve your place or request a booking form. ******************************
Bid Writing for Public Sector Contracts - Free Courses
Hampshire County Council are holding free Bid Writing Courses which are specifically aimed at local small businesses and voluntary sector organisations. They will be held on Thursday 8th September from 1.00pm to 4.30pm and Monday 3rd October 1.00pm to 4.30pm in Winchester.
For more information and to register please visit http://www3.hants.gov.uk/bidwriting. Places are limited so early booking is recommended. ******************************
Training Opportunities for Young People Aged Between 16 and 18 Years of Age
City and Guilds 2251 level 1 Performing Engineering Operations, Plumbing or Electrical Installation (PEO).
The City and Guilds (PEO) provide an excellent foundation for entrants into the mechanical services industry. They are based on national occupational standards, developed to meet the needs of industry and can satisfy the foundation requirement of the Apprenticeship and Advanced Apprenticeship in the electrical and plumbing industries. These qualifications cover the fundamentals common to both trades including health and safety requirements and communicating engineering information, whilst offering extensive choice and flexibility for candidates to demonstrate competence in electrical or plumbing activities. Upon completion of the qualification an individual will be in an excellent position to seek an apprenticeship in the industry.
Candidates must be aged 16 to 18 years of age. There are no specific qualification entry requirements for the City and Guilds Level 1 (PEO). The course is open to anyone who has the potential, drive and commitment to achieve the required standards.
To discuss further please call Allan McKenzie on 01252 400370 ext. 228. West London Training Ltd, Matterson House, 219-225 Ash Road, Aldershot GU12 4DD. www.wlt-group.com. ******************************
The National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy (NCYPE) - Courses
NCYPE will be holding two courses for Healthcare Professionals and Education and Social Care Professionals at the Holiday Inn, Eastleigh. On Thursday 29th September there is a Study Day for Healthcare Professionals. This will be of particular interest to nurses working in schools, hospitals, paediatrics, community and learning disability teams, practice nurses, health visitors, carers, therapists, CAMHS practitioners and GPs who want to learn more about the medical aspects of epilepsy. Thursday 10th November is a Study Day for Education and Social Care Professionals.
14 This will be of particular interest to SENCOs, teachers, classroom assistants, support workers, carers, foster carers, social workers and Connexions personal advisors.
The courses are delivered by trained specialists. All their training is highly subsidised by fundraising activities and costs £45 per person for the study day, including lunch, refreshments and a comprehensive delegate pack. Further information and booking forms are available from the website www.ncype.org.uk/epilepsy and via the Childhood Epilepsy Information Service, telephone number 01342 832243 ext 424 or email [email protected] ******************************
NEWS FROM PARTNER ORGANISATIONS AND GROUPS
Westgate – the Big Aldershot Art Competition
The Big Aldershot Art Competition went really well with over 300 entries being received from local schools. The three winners in each category (4-6 years, 7-11 years and 12-16 years) have had their entries put onto the hoardings of the Westgate development adjoining Princes Way and each winner also received a basket of goodies. The prizes were jointly presented by the Mayor and the Chairman of Westgate Aldershot Ltd., Toby Baines. The quality of the entries was excellent and it is intended that the winners’ pictures will be incorporated into the completed scheme most probably within the cinema. ******************************
Rushmoor Citizens Advice Bureaux (CAB)
Rushmoor CAB are very concerned about the rise in the number of people using high cost credit (payday loans, home credit, rent to buy etc) with APRs of over 2000%. High lending rates and debt repayments often have a devastating impact, with unaffordable repayments often leading to serious problems with rent, council tax, fuel poverty, diets, mental health and house repossessions. Rushmoor CAB are keen to encourage more awareness of the high cost of credit, and to seek alternatives wherever possible - such as from the Hampshire Credit Union whose website is http://www.usal.org.uk/.
There is lots of help and guidance about the cost of credit, and how to budget, on the new Money Advice Service website http://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/yourmoney/interactive/. For anyone needing help from your local CAB go to www.rushmoorcab.org.uk for opening hours and contact details. ******************************
Equine Assisted Learning
A new equine assisted learning (EAL) facility has been set up by Tower House Horses at Micheldever Station, servicing a wide catchment area around Winchester, Andover and Basingstoke. EAL gives children, young people and adults the opportunity to engage in learning through participating in therapeutic activities with horses. There is no riding involved and the horses are carefully chosen so that they are safe to handle and be around. EAL has shown proven benefit with a wide range of people, including those with special educational needs, learning difficulties, poor literacy and numeracy, ADHD, autism, behavioural issues or simply a lack of confidence.
The facility is run by a certified EAL Facilitator and is part of a network of centres set up by the Equine Assisted Qualifications organisation. They can also offer learners a qualification and, if they wish, learners can work towards the NOCN Step-Up Award, Certificate or Diploma through the facility’s accreditation with the Open College Network (OCN).
For more details contact Susie Little, Tower House Horses, on 01962 774245 or 07721 555777. If you would like more information on EAL, please visit www.equineassistedqualifications.com ******************************
15 Changes at Parent Voice
Parent Voice was set up in 2009 as an information and participation service for parents of children with disabilities. The service is currently run by Rose Road and Barnardos in partnership, across Hampshire. County wide membership now stands at 2000 members.
Their initial contract with Hampshire County Council ended on 31st May although this has now been extended to the end of July. This is to allow for an open grant process to take place and for interested organisations to apply. The overall budget has been greatly reduced and the opportunity has been taken to streamline the service and deliver a more localised service.
All communications will be delivered now by one agency across the whole of the county, so that all parents and professionals receive the same information at the same time. Rose Road have been undertaking this task from 1st July. The Parent Voice offices in Fareham and Basingstoke closed on 30th June, and their participation workers have been home based from this date. To contact Parent Voice now please call Lucy Fripp, Information and Events Officer, 300 Aldermoor Road, Southampton S016 5NA. Telephone 02380 721206. Email [email protected]. Please amend the email on your distribution lists to [email protected].
The most significant change is that they will be unable to continue to offer personalised services such as attending Team Around the Child meetings or Disability Living Allowance form completion, but they have prepared factsheets on DLA and will continue to signpost you to other organisations who offer these services. ******************************
A New Lions Club in Aldershot
The Lions of Zone K (Farnborough, Fleet, Hart, Hook and Odiham, and Yateley) have come together to try and form a new Lions Club in Aldershot.
A brief information session is being held at the Princes Hall, Aldershot on 26th July at 7.30pm for anyone who is interested in finding out more. If you need any further details, or can help in any way, please contact Lion Fred Massey via [email protected] or telephone 07971 550 044.
Website - Lions Clubs International http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/common/pdfs/pr799.pdf ******************************
Parkside and The Cafe in the Park
Parkside (Aldershot and District Mencap) support adults and children with learning disabilities. They have spaces across their Children's Clubs from September.
Parkside’s Cafe in the Park offers low cost refreshments in the newly refurbished Aldershot Park in Guildford Road. It also provides volunteering opportunities for adults with learning disabilities to learn new skills whilst being supported by a trained staff member. The core opening hours of the cafe are 10.00am – 4.00pm but there will be extended hours if the park is busy or if there are events on. They also open on request for people or groups who may want to hold a meeting or if there is a game on the fields nearby.
For more information please contact Bonnie Andrews, Development and Fundraising Officer, on 01252 313103, or visit their website www.parksidealdershot.co.uk. ******************************
Runway’s End Outdoor Activities Centre
Runway’s End is opening in September 2011 and schools can book now. This residential outdoor and adventure activities centre is being built amongst nine acres of woodland, between Farnborough and Aldershot and adjacent to the Basingstoke Canal. The area is already well used by the Scouts but, after completion, school groups will be able to maximise the use of it during the day. The centre will enable school children, scouts, guides, youth groups
16 and other groups of young people across Rushmoor and Hampshire to take part in world class, challenging and exciting indoor and outdoor activities, both residentially and on a day basis.
The Centre will include a modern accessible climbing and abseiling tower; a high and low ropes course; a caving system; a new indoor multi-activity hall for archery, shooting, climbing and bouldering; canoeing and rafting and a new canoe store with amenities; bespoke accommodation for up to 50 people; an amenities block for a large camping zone; a campfire amphitheatre; and various meeting, activity and training rooms.
Runway’s End will be an eco friendly site producing its own hot water and heating through a biomass boiler. A rain harvesting system will provide water to the toilet facilities. For bookings please contact the Centre Director Andrew Friedemann on (01590 623903) or email [email protected]. The website is http://www3.hants.gov.uk/runwaysend.htm ******************************
Parent Support Group for Parents of Children with ADHD/ADD or Similar
This support group has been meeting once per half term since September. In the group of parents, some have children with a diagnosis of ADHD/ADD, some have children with autism or Aspergers traits and some have children with other special educational needs but with traits of ADHD/ADD. There are also parents of children who are going through the process of assessment and diagnosis.
They meet very informally and it is an opportunity to chat to other parents who experience similar challenges and to share ideas. Any parents in similar circumstances are welcome to come and join them. Just turn up at The Monkey Puzzle in Southwood, Farnborough on Wednesday 14th September at 7.30pm.
For a chat or more information please contact Tracy Clement on 0754 541 5192. ******************************
Language Classes for Minority Groups
Ethnic Minority and Traveller Achievement Services (EMTAS), in collaboration with Hampshire Learning, has been running various educational classes for ethnic groups in different regions of Hampshire. These classes are Family Language Literacy and Keeping Up With The Children, which are proven to be very popular amongst the Nepali community in Aldershot and Farnborough. The Family Learning programmes are designed to cater to the needs of the parents and carers of school aged children by informing them about various aspects of their child’s educational, emotional and social well being.
The main aim of the programme is to provide parents with vital knowledge about the culture, and life as a whole, in England, as well as an opportunity to learn/sharpen their English language so that they feel confident to support their child’s learning and gain knowledge about the English education system. The learners have gained different qualifications ranging from Entry 1 to Entry 3 and the more advanced learners have been sitting for Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications offered by NCfE.
Besides Family Literacy, EMTAS has also successfully run a Language for ICT course for dads at Beaumont Junior School, Aldershot and Cherrywood Primary School, Farnborough. This programme too has been successful with Nepali dads who are either learning from scratch about ICT or brushing up on their skills and knowledge.
All of the above classes will resume in September 2011 at various locations. For more information contact Smita Neupane, Bilingual Assistant, Hampshire EMTAS, on 01256 330195. Website www.hants.gov.uk/education/ema ******************************
Mayor of Rushmoor’s Challenge to Schools
The Mayor of Rushmoor, Alex Crawford, has invited schools to take part in a competition to raise money for the Mayor’s Charities for 2011-12. The competition is to see which schools in three categories – Infant, Junior and Secondary/College – can raise the most money in the most inventive way. Students from the winning schools will be invited to have tea with the Mayor and Mayoress at the Mayor’s Parlour in the Council Offices and to have a tour of the Council Chamber. Each winning school will also receive a Mayor’s Cup.
17 This is an opportunity for schools to become more engaged in the civic life of their community and to learn about the role of the Mayor and the Council. The competition will run through the Autumn and Spring terms and the prize-giving will take place at the Council Offices on Wednesday 28th March. The Mayor’s charities are Parkside (Aldershot and District Mencap), Nepalese Help, and the Aldershot Town Centre Pastoral Team.
To find out more about the Mayor’s activities, visit his blog http://mayorofrushmoor.wordpress.com/ ******************************
Relate North and East Hampshire and Borders (nehab)
Relate nehab is the result of the coming together of two smaller charities in Aldershot and Basingstoke. It is an independent charitable company which builds on the reputation of the Relate brand to deliver affordable high quality relationship counselling services to adults, children and families at their time of need. Relate nehab offers services across Aldershot, Alton, Basingstoke, Bordon, Camberley, Farnborough, Farnham, Fleet and Tadley.
They are looking to widen their work in schools across the region and would welcome any new partnerships where schools are willing to work with them. Their work is very much based upon relationship building for both families and friends of the young people. Please visit their website for more information www.relatenehab.org.uk ******************************
RECRUITMENT AND VOLUNTEERS
Rushmoor Voluntary Services (RVS) – Volunteers
Do you have any forthcoming projects or events which would be suitable for groups of volunteers? RVS have a number of groups ready and willing to help with fundraising events, environmental or conservation projects, working with children, painting, decorating or building refurbishment. Or anything else you can think of!
If you can help please contact Marie Jarvis on 01252 540162 or email [email protected]
Many thanks to all the organisations who contribute information to this newsletter
Rushmoor Schools Plus
www.rushmoorschoolsplus.org
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