Motivating the Middle Years

Rushmoor Schools Plus www.rushmoorschoolsplus.org e-Newsletter – May 2010

The next Rushmoor Schools Plus e-Newsletter will be available in the week beginning 12th July. If you want anything included, please send information by Friday 9th July to Richard Mann at [email protected]

EXTENDED SERVICES UPDATE

Motivating the Middle Years An inspirational skills festival at Princes Hall on 23 rd and 24 th June

First Partnership, Rushmoor Schools Plus and Rushmoor Education Improvement Partnership are working together to organise a skills festival for 1,200 local school children aged 10 – 12 to meet the best businesses, organisations and professional bodies in the area. The skills festival aims to inspire and motivate our Year 6 and 7 children by giving them an opportunity to experience different industries and job roles via hands-on interactive workstations.

Do you work for an inspirational company? Are you passionate about the work you do? Then call us about running a motivational station at this unique event. Each station will be visited by 10 students at a time for a 20 minute session in which you will be able to talk about what you and your company does and run a 10 minute hands-on activity. This session will then be repeated during the day, 6 times in the morning and 6 times in the afternoon.

We will provide lunch and refreshments, an opportunity to network with other local and inspirational companies and your organisation will appear in an accompanying programme distributed to every child, teacher and organisation attending the event.

To get involved and raise the aspirations of our future workforce, please contact Jane Sheridan or Heather Wheeler at First Partnership by 26th May. Tel: 01252 852471 Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

****************************** Home Access Scheme – Free Computers for Lower Income Families

The Home Access Scheme, a government drive to help low-income families get access to a computer and the internet at home, has now approved more than half of the 370,000 packages available nationwide. Depending on need, a Home Access grant allows eligible applicants to buy one of the following packages:

Full package (a computer, one year's internet access, service and support) A computer with service and support only One year's internet access only

The scheme benefits children in Years 3-9 attending state schools full-time. Young people on the higher rate of Disability Living Allowance who have a Statement of Educational Needs are eligible up to the age of 19.

All eligible Rushmoor schools have had families making successful applications, making up 163 of Hampshire’s 2,246 total successes. St. Michael’s Junior School and Guillemont Junior School have the highest number of families making successful applications to date.

1 For any parent who might be eligible for a Home Access grant, there is a Home Access website at www.homeaccess.org.uk or phone: 0333 200 1004

****************************** Rushmoor Schools Plus Website / Database of Out of School Activities Providers

A reminder that the ‘Rushmoor Schools Plus’ website is available at www.rushmoorschoolsplus.org. The site signposts to local and national information supporting 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, and now 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.

****************************** MIDAS Driver Training for Schools

The offer of free MIDAS training for school staff and volunteers, funded by Rushmoor Schools Plus, continues to be popular, with 50 drivers successfully going through the scheme so far. Rushmoor Voluntary Services (RVS) has driver training sessions with spaces for school staff and volunteers most months. The next course is on Wednesday 7th July. If you wish to book a place phone Viv Walker at RVS on 01252 540162. Unfortunately, we can only provide the free training for those people with pre-1997 licences.

****************************** WHAT’S ON!

Rushmoor Activity Programme

Details of the free Rushmoor Activity Programme for 4 – 16 year olds which runs from May to September will be in the next edition of Rushmoor Council’s “Arena” magazine which is being delivered to every household now. Free activities include:-

Free places for playschemes Free swimming for under 16’s Free “Rush- More - Get More from Your Summer” scheme for 11 – 16 year olds for 4 weeks and free transport Free transport for young people aged 11- 16 for six weeks of the summer holiday Free family events and museum activities Free skateboard parks in Farnborough and Aldershot Free tennis courts in the parks Free coaching every Sunday at Manor Park tennis courts Free football and rugby sessions

If you do not receive your copy of “Arena”, please contact Debbie Wall and she will send you the Activity Programme. Tel. 01252 398745. Email [email protected]

The Rushmoor Council website also includes lots of information to help you. For events visit www.rushmoor.gov.uk/events. For local parks and open spaces visit www.rushmoor.gov.uk/parks. For activities in the summer visit www.rushmoor.gov.uk/summer2010

****************************** Beaumont Junior School

“Around the World in 80 minutes (and a bit)” - Friday 21st May 3.30 - 5.30 p.m. A combined event between Beaumont Junior, West End Infants, St. Michael's Junior and St. Michael's Infants schools co-ordinated by Heather Chalkley from Rushmoor Schools Plus. A wide variety of musical, dance and art activities from around the world plus international food. There will also be an information market place.

Community Summer Fair - Saturday 26th June 11.00 a.m. - 2.00 p.m.

2 A Summer Fair run by parents from Beaumont Junior School, West End Infants School and Beaumont Pre-School. Lots of food, drink and a wide range of entertainment.

Beaumont Junior School, Alexandra Road, Aldershot GU11 1QJ. Tel: 01252 326573.

****************************** Moor Fun Fest

Saturday 22nd May 11.00 am to 4 pm at Moor Road Playing Field, Moor Road, Farnborough. An opportunity for everyone in the local community (Mayfield and Grange wards in particular) to become involved. There will be a marquee for community groups to set up their stalls and promote their activities. In addition to the community space, there are other free attractions, including storytelling, African drumming, junk percussion and a climbing wall. Refreshments available. Parking available at Farnborough Football Ground. There will also be the opportunity to have your say about the future plans for the old Jubilee Club.

For further information contact Julia Graham, Neighbourhood Development Officer at Rushmoor Borough Council, on 01252 398764 or email [email protected]. On the day itself call 07768 670 175.

****************************** Farnborough Grange Infant School – Half Term Playscheme

Open Wednesday 2nd to Friday 4th June, 8.30am to 5.30pm. Closed Monday 31st May and Tuesday 1st June.

Play scheme 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 £14.00. Payment is required at the time of booking

To book a place phone 0759 231 0246 or 01252 541879 9am to 3pm.

****************************** West End Centre

Queen’s Road, Aldershot GU11 3JD. Box office tel. 01252 330040. www.westendcentre.co.uk

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! Sat 12 June - Carnival Sticks and Hats Sat 19 June - A Surprise for Dad! Make a personalised cushion cover to give to him on Fathers’ Day. Sat 3 July - Windsock. Make a simple but fun windsock using a range of bright materials. Sat 17 July - Bunting Mania. Make brightly coloured bunting with recycled fabric, calico and fabric paints!

Family Theatre Wed 2 June 2pm. A Single Leaf present: Finding Alice. £6 reserved seating . This is a must-see family show! Suitable for children ages 3+ and their families.

Week long performance workshops for 14-19 year olds. Mon 2 Aug-Fri 6 August 10.30am-4pm. Rocked Out 6. £150. The F4Wt sponsors five free places in cases of hardship - to apply contact the box office for details. A five–day course, designed to improve the live performance of 14–19 year old musicians, giving them the opportunity to play in a professional band situation www.rockedout.co.uk

****************************** Saint Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School

Thursday 27 May Family Fun Community Day at Cove. For further information please contact Mahja Abbasi on 01252 548123.

3 ****************************** Princes Hall –Events and Activities

Princes Hall, Princes Way, Aldershot GU11 1NX. Box office tel. 01252 329155. www.princeshall.com

Kidz Saturday Morning Cinema – all at 11.00am Tickets: £6 / Screen Pass & Friends £5 (FREE adult ticket and a FREE ice cream with every child ticket purchased). Saturday 5th June – Astro Boy Saturday 26th June – The Princess & The Frog Saturday 24th July – Ponyo

Wednesday 2nd June – 10am – 4pm. Craft Workshop. Ages: 4-7 years. Tickets £15. Thursday 3rd June – 10am – 4pm. Play In A Day – Sleeping Beauty. Ages: 7-11 years. Tickets £14. Friday 4th June 1pm & 3.30pm. The Little Big Club including Barney, Bob the Builder, Angelina Ballerina, Pingu, Fifi and the Flowertots and Fireman Sam. Tickets: £13 / Child £11 / Family (4) £44.

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Sunflowers Children's Centre

Thursday 3 June 10am -12noon Active Play Session at Manor Park, High Street, Aldershot. Meet at the Scout Hut. Organised by Park and Sunflowers Children's Centres and includes art and crafts activities, outdoor play and story telling by Orange Apples. Activities are aimed at 0-5 years but older siblings are welcome too. Bring a picnic lunch and stay longer to enjoy the park.

For more details contact Sunflowers Children’s Centre on 01252 350182 or email [email protected] or Park Children's Centre on 01252 338607 or email [email protected]

****************************** Maple Vue Children's Centre

Maple Vue Children's Centre, Belle Vue Road, Aldershot GU12 4RZ

Walk and Chat - We meet outside the scout hut in Manor Park every Thursday at 10.30am. A great time to enjoy the outdoors - bring a friend, walk and chat, join us for tea and coffee from 11.30am. Fun for Dads - Dads’ club starting on Saturday 19th June 10.00am-1.00pm at Maple Vue Children's Centre. Bacon butties, construction activities, football, junk modelling, gardening and much more for the family to enjoy. Let’s cook - Every Monday 12.30pm-2.30pm at Maple Vue Children's Centre. This group allows you and your children to discover different ideas to cook everyday foods in new and exciting ways from choosing the recipe and preparing the ingredients, to cooking and serving the meals. Recipes and ingredients are provided by the Children's Centre. For more information about these groups please contact Maple Vue Children's Centre on 01252 316963.

****************************** St.Michael's Summer Funday

St.Michael's Infant and Junior Schools in Aldershot are holding a joint Summer Funday on the Junior field, Saturday June 19th from 1-5pm. Garrison FM Radio will be bringing their roadshow to entertain us. Many, many attractions - fun arena displays and Grand Summer draw!

****************************** South Farnborough Infant School – Local Produce Sale

Saturday July 3rd 10.00am to 12.00 noon in the school playground at South Farnborough Infant School, Queen’s Road, Farnborough GU14 6JU. We are inviting allotment owners, local gardeners and the community to have a table (or use the back of their car) and lay out any produce they may have grown or made themselves - veggies,

4 fruit, jam, chutney, cakes, etc. We will also have fun activities for the children to do and the usual raffles and refreshments. Tel. 01252 543727. www.southfarnborough-inf.hants.sch.uk/

****************************** Owls Children’s Centre Summer timetable – please check actual dates with the Centre

Day Morning Afternoon Mon Breast Feeding Support Group 1:00-4:00 every week, except Bank Holidays

Family Group Drop-in – all ages welcome! 1.00-3.00 Wed Family Group Drop-in – all ages welcome! 9:30-11:30 Portage Drop-in for families of children with special needs and disabilities 1:00-3:00 Thurs Child Health Clinic Breast Feeding Support Group 9:30-11:30 every week 1:00-4:00 every week Fri Family Group Picnic – all ages welcome! 11:30-2.00 Bring your own picnic!

We will also be running a couple of drop-ins during the May half term on Wednesday 2nd June from 9.30am- 11.30am and on Friday 4th June is our drop-in with picnic (bring your own) from 11.30am-2pm.

Don’t forget our Summer Fair on Saturday 31st July 11am – 2pm with Family BBQ .

Also, look out on our website or contact the centre about our Dads’ Group, a new Saturday Stay & Play session for working families, and our Summer Family Outing on Friday 6th August 9-5pm.

Owls Children’s Centre, Mayfield Road (on the site of Cherrywood Primary School), Farnborough GU14 8LH. Telephone 01252 519920. E-mail [email protected]. www3.hants.gov.uk/owls-cc

****************************** SCL holiday activities

SCL's holiday courses offer fun for children and peace of mind for parents during the school holidays. Children aged 4-12 can enjoy action-packed days, with the emphasis on fun and enjoyment in a safe and supervised environment. SCL provides two exciting activity options – Club Energy and Soccer Camp. Both activities run from 10am until 4pm, Monday to Friday, with the option of an extended day from 8.30am to 5.30pm. This offers working parents greater flexibility with drop-off and collection times.

Venues: St Augustine’s Primary School, Frimley; Frensham Heights School, Farnham; Velmead Junior School, Fleet. To book online now visit: www.scl-online.co.uk . Office: 08456 445747. Mobile: 07780 605518.

****************************** Princes Hall SNAP Discos 2010

Once a month on a Friday evening, the Princes Hall hosts a SNAP Disco. The discos are a joint venture between Rushmoor Borough Council and the Hampshire Constabulary, and offer young people between the ages of 11 and 16 a great night in a safe and secure environment. Upcoming SNAP discos take place on 28th May, 25th June and 23rd July, from 7pm till 11pm.

The evening consists of a disco in the main hall with local DJ Leroy, live appearances by up and coming bands, and various fun activities. The constant message at all events is an anti-drugs one, (SNAP stands for 'Say No And Phone'), with other themes, such as bullying, smoking, etc, raised by the Youth Service who run workshops in the ‘Hang Out’ on the ground floor room.

5 Any profit from the events is paid into a fund supporting activities for young people. More details at www.princeshall.com/snap and further information for parents can be found at www.princeshall.com/docs/snapdiscos.pdf

****************************** Events at Aldershot and Farnborough Libraries

Events at Aldershot Library Date/time Enquiry and booking line for events at Aldershot Library: 01252 322560. Booking Essential for all courses and workshops. 50% reduction for those in receipt of means tested benefit. www3.hants.gov.uk/aldershot-library/aldershot-library-whatson.htm Tuesday 1st June 12 noon – Rotten Romans Workshop! A free one hour workshop based on the popular 1pm Horrible Histories series. For children aged 7-10 years old. Friday 4th June Bollywood Dance Workshop. Have fun and learn to dance 'Bollywood Style'. 10.30 – 11.30am Dance workshop suitable for anyone aged 7 years or older. Following the success of the last workshop in February this is sure to be very popular, so book your place now as spaces are limited! £2.00 per person. Sunday 13th June World Cup Fever! Join in the fun and make a World Cup Bookmark for you, or Drop in between 11am – 1pm one for your Dad for Father’s Day.

Events at Farnborough Library Date/time Enquiry and booking line for events at Farnborough Library: 01252 516458. Booking Essential for all courses and workshops. www3.hants.gov.uk/farnborough-library/farnborough-library-whatson.htm Saturday 26th June Saturday Storytime for under 8’s. 11am – 12 noon Children must be accompanied by an adult. Wednesday 2nd June 12.30 – Awesome Egyptians. Free Explore Learning Craft and Literacy Workshop for 1.30pm children aged 7-10 years old. Come and have fun creating a time line or making a pyramid. With a fun quiz at the end. Friday 4th June Bollywood Dance Workshop. Have fun and learn to dance 'Bollywood Style'. 2.30 – 3.30pm Dance workshop suitable for anyone aged 7 years or older. Following the success of the last workshop in February this is sure to be very popular, so book your place now as spaces are limited! £2.00 per person. Saturday 5th June 10am – Family Card Making Workshop. Come and learn how to make cards at this free 12 noon family workshop. Limited places so book early to avoid disappointment.

Our Libraries are regularly worth a visit for free internet access, videos and playstation games and books!

****************************** “ Go 4 it!”

Free Safer Rushmoor partnership event on Saturday 12th June, 10am – 4pm

The aim of the event is to highlight the wide range of diversionary activities available to young people of the Borough. It is to be held at Farnborough Rugby Club, Tile Barn Close, Farnborough from 10am till 4pm. All the family are welcome. Local clubs and groups will be showcasing sports, dance, music and much more! Come along and try lots of activities for free!

Facilities will be provided by the Rugby Club such as toilets, changing rooms etc. Refreshments, including a barbecue, will be on sale throughout the day via the Rugby Club.

For further information contact Kimberly Soane at Rushmoor Borough Council on 01252 398176.

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6 Aldershot Military Museum

Queen’s Avenue, Aldershot GU11 2LG. Open daily 10am – 5pm. Tel: 01252 314598 or www.hants.gov.uk/aldershot-museum

Exhibitions 31 March to 20 June Blue Sky and Black Warning - The Story of the Royal Observer Corps. 3 July to 18 September Alex Jones Wood Sculpture - sculptures of animals and plants.

Events & Half Term Activities 29 May to 6 June Half term drop in activities, quizzes, fun for everyone. Wednesday 2 June 11am – 3.30pm. Plane crazy! Design your own paper aeroplane and enter it into our flying competition – furthest flight wins a prize!

Look out for our latest What’s On flyer – this tells you about events, exhibitions and activities at the Museum up to the end of this year and has a free entry voucher included in it! Flyers can be found at local libraries, the Council Offices and the Garrison radio station.

****************************** Street Dance Classes

Tuesdays - term time only, 5.15 – 6.15pm. Connaught Leisure Centre, Tongham Road, Aldershot GU12 4AS. A great way to make friends, learn new routines and have fun. First Class FREE then pay £3.00 per class in advance till the end of the term. Just call RHL (Rushmoor Healthy Living) on 01252 362660 to let us know you are coming or for any questions.

****************************** Hawley Lane Youth Activity Centre

99 Hawley Lane, Farnborough GU14 8JG.

Air Rifle Shooting on an indoor range under the watchful eye of a NSRA Instructor. Thursday 10th June - Thursday 15th July - Thursday 16th Sept. 7.00pm to 8.00pm. Minimum age 10 years. £4.00.

Archery - Have a Go sessions with a GNAS Instructor. Monday 26th July and Monday 2nd August. 7.00pm to 8.00pm. Minimum age 12 years. Suitable for all the family. £4.50 per session

All groups are kept small so booking is essential. Email john on [email protected] or ring 01252 512281. The Hawley Lane Activity Centre can also be booked for training events or children’s parties.

****************************** SUMMER EVENTS

Parkside – Annual Community Fun Day

Parkside’s (Aldershot and District Mencap) Annual Community Fun Day will be on Sunday 20th June from 11.30am to 4pm. As well as a variety of stalls, there will be lots of games, A Beat The Aldershot FC Goalie Competition, Tails 'n' Scales Petting Zoo, Facepainting, Refreshments, Bouncy Castles, a Classic Car Show and Auto Jumble Sale, a Talent Show and Live Entertainers throughout the day!.

At Aldershot Park, Guildford Road, Aldershot, GU12 4BP. For information please visit www.parksidealdershot.co.uk or call 01252-313103. Come along and join us for a FUN DAY!

****************************** The 2010 North Camp Summer Fayre

7 Saturday 26th June from Noon until 4pm.

This year’s Summer Fayre 2010 (SF10) will take place, as usual, in the Recreation Ground in Queen’s Road, North Camp. It is hoped that it will be preceded by the traditional Carnival Procession. We hope that as many groups as possible will take part. The afternoon of activities will include Arena events, fun fair rides, side stalls and lots more. If there is enough support a car boot sale may also take place.

Please email Mike Palmer on [email protected] to offer help, to express interest in taking part in the Fayre, or the proposed procession or car boot, or to ask for more information.

****************************** The International Association of Lion Clubs

The annual Lions Funfest, a fun-packed day for people with disabilities, their families and helpers, will be taking place on Sunday 27th June from 11.30am to 4pm at Calthorpe Park School, Hitches Lane, Fleet GU51 5JA and the adjacent Hart Leisure Centre. If it rains the Funfest will take place in the Leisure Centre. The emphasis will, as always, be on music and fun, for people of all ages and abilities with bouncy castles, giant slides, roundabouts, steam trains, a soft play area, a climbing wall and all the usual sideshows. All participants and their families/helpers will be able to use the swimming pools throughout the day during the public sessions at no cost. Access for wheelchairs is available both on the field and in the Leisure Centre.

For further information and a registration form please contact Lion Susan Jackson on 01252 626341 or email [email protected] Please reply as soon as possible so that they can have an early indication of numbers attending and of any special requirements.

****************************** Rush-More – Get More From Your Summer

FREE for 11 – 16 year olds in Rushmoor and FREE transport to and from the venue! A four-week programme of events for all 11-16 year olds from around the Borough to give them new opportunities and the chance to try new skills – completely free of charge. Some of the activities you can take part in include DJ Workshops, Kayaking, Skiing, Street Dancing, Football, Basketball sessions, and arts and crafts. Starts Monday 26th July and ends Friday 20th August (Mon-Fri) between 12noon and 4pm and based at The Capricorn Club, Connaught Leisure Centre, Aldershot GU12 4AS. For more information please text 07818 088 395 or email [email protected]. Register online at www.employeevolunteering.co.uk (select community projects then Rush-More).

****************************** COMPETITION

Hampshire Interfaith Network – Calendar Competition

A competition is now underway in which children and young people from Hampshire schools are invited to produce a drawing, painting, poem, photo or a mixture of those to represent a religious event in any given month of the calendar year. For example for March it could be the Christian celebration of Palm Sunday or Naw-Ruz (New Year) celebration of the Bahai faith. Winners and Runner-ups will be selected and used to produce the Interfaith Calendar 2011.

The challenge we would like a young person to undertake is to involve an older person in their creative work – for example a grandparent. The name of the entrant, their age, school and school year needs to be provided with the entry. Please provide details of both the young person and older person.

Winning schools will each be awarded £50 whereas each winning student/group will be rewarded £30 worth of bookshop vouchers. The launch of the Interfaith Calendar 2011 will be in October where all winning and runner-up schools and entrants will be invited.

8 All queries and/or entries are to be forwarded to Jane Amos no later than Friday 16 July 2010. Jane’s e-mail is: [email protected]

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Emergency First Aider at Work

Wednesday 9 June, 9.00am – 4.30pm, at Farnborough Community Centre, Meudon Avenue, Farnborough. GU14 7LE. £40 per delegate.

‘Emergency First Aider at work’ is regulated by HSE and effectively replaces the Appointed Person Course. Certification is valid for 3 years with HSE approval (No 38/04). Candidates will receive: Training from an accredited trainer (Mr Roger James); a Resource Pack; First Aid Manual; Two Certificates (one A4 size and one credit card size); all relevant handouts and face-shield.

For a booking form or more information, contact Greg Alexander on 01252 540162 or email; [email protected]

****************************** British Cycling Ride Leaders Course

On June 12th and 13th a British Cycling Level 2 Ride Leaders Course is being run at Samuel Cody School, Farnborough. This two-day course is specifically designed to equip cyclists with the skills and knowledge required to conduct led rides. This is a great opportunity to enhance your cycling skill-set and play a key part in promoting cycling opportunities to new riders.

Hampshire County Council (HCC) have 10 free places available to experienced cyclists who would like to help introduce new people to cycling and run occasional led rides in the Rushmoor area. The course would normally cost £200. HCC will also fund the cost of a 1 day first aid course required to become a fully fledged Ride Leader. You have to get British Cycling Ride Membership which will cost £24 and means that you have public liability insurance cover to lead rides. Criminal Records Bureau checks will also be conducted by British Cycling.

For further details contact Kathy Azopardi, School Travel Plan Adviser, at Strategic Transport, Hampshire County Council. Tel: 01962 846740 or Mobile: 07718 146921.

****************************** Avondale Lawn Tennis Club, Ewshot, Farnham

Ewshot Lane, Ewshot, Farnham, Surrey GU10 5BT. For more information about junior membership visit www.avondaleltc.co.uk Enquiries: Tel. Sally Charlton on 01252-852094, or email: [email protected] HALF TERM COURSES

Date Time Level Age Cost Tues 1st-Thurs 3rd 0930-1030 Mini Tennis Red 4-7 yrs £18.00 June Camp

Tues 1st-Thurs 3rd 1030-1130 Mini Tennis 7-10 yrs £18.00 June Orange/Green Camp

Tues 1st-Thurs 3rd 1130-1230 Improvers Tennis 10-14 yrs £18.00 June Camp

****************************** Aldershot Town FC Football in the Community - Soccer at 6

9 Aldershot Town FC Football in the Community will be once again be running the successful Soccer at 6 project this summer. The project will allow children aged 5 to 12 years to turn up and play for just £2.50. From now until 27th August every weekday night a different venue in Rushmoor will be used, with each session starting at 6pm and finishing at 7.15pm. The emphasis will be on fun and enjoying playing football. No need to book – just turn up, pay and play. Please bring a drink. The venues are: Monday - Ivy Road Playing Fields, North Town, Aldershot Tuesday - King George V Playing Fields, Sycamore Road, Farnborough Wednesday - Cove Green, Prospect Road, Cove, Farnborough Thursday - Manor Park, High Street, Aldershot Friday - Osborne Road Recreation Ground, Osborne Road, North Camp, Farnborough

The scheme will be offering a special World Cup Whitsun course. This will be at Bourley Road and will run 1st-4th June, with each day starting at 10am and finishing at 3pm. This course will cost £49.50 for the week or £15 per day.

For further information call Kirk Wheeler 01252 339384.

****************************** NEWS FROM SCHOOLS, PARTNER ORGANISATIONS AND GROUPS

A 50 Mile Marathon!

Mark Sammes, Head of Manor Junior School in Farnborough is undertaking a 50 mile marathon on 2nd July! The ultra marathon will consist of four 12 ½ mile laps of Rushmoor starting and finishing at Manor Junior School. Sponsorship will be shared between four causes – the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign; Williams Syndrome Foundation; Manor Junior School Grounds Development Fund and the Rushmoor Education Improvement Partnership.

Whilst he is looking for sponsorship he would also welcome support from anyone who would like to join him to run part of the course, provide general encouragement or even a water stop. If you are interested please contact Mark. Email: [email protected]. Tel: 01252 544072.

Good Luck Mark! ****************************** The British Gurkhas Welfare Society

The British Gurkhas Welfare Society (BGWS) was founded in 2004 by ex British Army Gurkha soldiers to help Gurkhas fight for their rights and more importantly settle and integrate in the UK. As the first and largest Gurkha society officially and legally established in the UK, there are over three thousand heads of families who are members of the society. Members are spread all over the UK with the bulk located in Hampshire, Kent and London areas. The Rushmoor area has a large and growing Gurkha community.

The BGWS headquarters is based in a building in Farnborough, known as the ‘Gurkha Bhawan’. BGWS has always encouraged Gurkhas to take part in community activities, work closely with various local departments and to become part of the local community. The ‘Gurkha Bhawan’ has now become a beacon of light for Gurkhas coming into the UK requiring advice and help as well as for the local departments in ensuring that the needs of the local community in understanding each other are met.

If you are interested in learning and finding out more about the Gurkhas or the BGWS you are more than welcome to walk in or contact: Gurkha Bhawan, 119 Wren Way, Farnborough GU14 8TA. Tel: 01252 510794 or email: [email protected]

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Mephedrone Briefings

Free mephedrone briefings from Hampshire DAAT (Drug & Alcohol Action Team) - available to anyone working with Young People in Hampshire. For more information and online booking visit www.tinyurl.com/HDAAT

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Town Twinning - Under 12s Football

They may not be the England team but a group of young Rushmoor footballers also need our support when they kick-off in Germany on 23-24 May. Under 12s from Farnborough Athletic FC are due to be playing in a major youth football tournament in Rushmoor’s German twin town of Oberursel taking on fellow young talent from Germany, France, Russia and Holland.

Any Rushmoor football club that would like to participate in the tournament next year should contact the Twinning Association at [email protected]

****************************** Aldershot CAB moves across the road!

If you are wondering what has happened to Aldershot CAB, we are still here! In February we moved across the road to 35-39 High Street (the old Visitor Centre building next to Marks and Spencer). The building has been completely refurbished, with carefully chosen colours to help promote a calm and productive atmosphere, where advisers and clients can work together to find ways to resolve sometimes very complex problems. All telephone numbers remain the same, with 0845 120 3765 for the advice line. To take advantage of our High Street presence, the bureau is now also opening on a Saturday morning, as well as throughout the week. For full details of our opening hours visit www.rushmoorcab.org.uk

****************************** FOR PARENTS

‘ Kidz South’

One of the largest UK exhibitions totally dedicated to disabled children, their families, and the professionals who work with them. Thursday, 24th June, 9.30am – 4.30pm at the Rivermead Leisure Complex, Richfield Avenue, Reading RG1 8EQ. For more details visit www.kidzsouth.co.uk

Over 90 exhibitors attending. Information on mobility, seating, beds, communication, access, education, toys, transport, style, sensory, sports and leisure products. The company representatives are often experts in their field and usually have solutions to what may seem like unmanageable problems.

To view or download a copy of the visitors FREE entry ticket for Kidz South click on the link here http://www.kidzupnorth.co.uk/kidzsouthticket2010.pdf. Although tickets are not compulsory they do save time on registration if completed beforehand. They also contain details on all the activities and FREE seminars running alongside the event so can help you plan and get the most out of your visit.

****************************** Siblings Support Group

Alternate Saturdays, 10 – 12 noon at Farnborough Grange Infant School. £3 per term per child (term time only).

Are you caring for a child/young person with a disability in Rushmoor or Hart? Do they have a sibling who does not have a disability? Are they aged 5 – 11 years? Then this group may be just what they need! It is a social group that offers space and time for children to play together who have similar life experiences. The children will have a say in what activities take place and will have the support of experienced play workers.

Interested? Contact Tracy Clement [email protected] or ring 0784 134 0442. ****************************** Every Child a Talker (ECaT) - Rushmoor pilot. Parents wanted!

11 A child’s ability to develop language depends on being immersed in a rich environment of words, sounds, rhythm, and verbal and non-verbal expression from birth. The Hampshire County Council Early Education and Childcare Unit (EECU) has been given government funding for a year to support a pilot project for under fives in Rushmoor called Every Child a Talker (ECaT).

We have identified an Early Language Lead Practitioner in 20 early years and childcare settings, including childminders. These settings will be working closely with two Early Language Consultants to develop the communication skills of all the children in their setting.

In line with the National Strategies for Early Years, a key focus of the pilot will be working with parents, to help develop an understanding of the importance of early language development and communication in the home. We want to hear from parents about what really matters to you about your child’s speech and communication. We are especially keen for parents of disabled children or those with English as an additional language to tell us of their experiences of communication.

If you have a child under school age you can express interest in becoming involved via your nursery, pre-school or childminder if they are involved in the project. Useful information for parents:

ECAT project: www.nationalstrategies.standards.dcsf.gov.uk/node/180409 I CAN website: www.talkingpoint.org.uk PEEP National website: www.peep.org.uk Fathers Story Week: www.fathersstoryweek.org

****************************** Do it for them – they’re worth it

‘Do it for them – they’re worth it’ is the message from Rushmoor Borough Council’s latest campaign to encourage residents in Aldershot and Farnborough to stop smoking for their children and loved ones. The Council, along with support from the NHS Hampshire stop smoking service Quit4Life, will be setting up information stalls at events, supermarkets and shopping centres over the next couple of months offering free, professional advice and support.

Every smoker who comes to a ‘Do it for them – they’re worth it’ stand and signs up to a local, personal one-to-one session, will be offered a free leisure activity for themselves or their family and they will be entered into a daily prize draw to win shopping vouchers. There is also the added bonus of more vouchers as a “well done” once they have quit for 28 days – but only if they sign up to quit at a Rushmoor stand.

During half term, stands will be available at the Farnborough Donkey Derby at King George V Playing Fields on Monday 31st May, at Farnborough Leisure Centre on Tuesday June 3rd, and at HomeStart in Mayfield Community Centre on Monday June 7th.

For more information contact Carla Dale at Rushmoor Borough Council, tel. 01252 398 807.

****************************** VOLUNTEERING

The Farnborough congregation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) is looking for a service project to undertake on Saturday 18th September. We would anticipate around 100 volunteers turning up on the day of which approximately 70% will be adults and 30% will be children. We would aim to start around 10:00 and finish around 16:00 - times can be flexible. We will provide all of the man power but not the materials, although people will be willing to bring the appropriate tools if they have them. We will provide light refreshments for the volunteers and a project manager with assistants who, if needed, will coordinate the day.

In the past we have undertaken work at schools, respite centres and clearing woodland. Such activities have included full decoration inside and out of the various buildings, making paths and gardens etc.

If you feel that in any way we can help on this set day in September we will be very pleased to do so. Should you need any more details please contact Joel Matthews 07825 999 026 or email [email protected]

12 ****************************** Many thanks to all the organisations who contribute information to this newsletter

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