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e-Newsletter – July 2014
Welcome to the 39th 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 these to the people you work with.
The next Rushmoor Schools Plus e-Newsletter will be available in the week beginning 13th October. If you want anything included, please send information by 10th October to Richard Mann [email protected].
Tony McGovern (Rushmoor Schools Plus Partnership Manager) 01252 398740 or [email protected]
RUSHMOOR SCHOOLS PLUS UPDATE
TechStart – Helping the Community Get Online
TechStart is a new not for profit social enterprise run by Rushmoor Schools Plus and supported by First Wessex, Rushmoor Borough Council, Job Centre Plus and Future World of Work. Our aim is to help people bridge the digital divide and get online by offering low cost or free computers, low cost repairs, free training and advice, and work experience opportunities for those seeking employment.
We are based at Unit 15, The Galleries, Aldershot GU11 1PF and are open Wednesday to Saturday from 10.00am to 4.00pm. Telephone 01252 311660. Email [email protected]. Website www.techstart.org.uk.
We sell Windows ready desktop computers from £55.00 and laptops from £75.00. We also offer computer repairs from £35.00, free WiFi instore, free use of our IT training suite, free training and development courses, and free information, advice and guidance on employment and training.
Computer Amnesty
For the whole of July, TechStart are having a computer amnesty. Anyone can donate any old bit of technology they like and, in return, you’ll get 20% off one of our Silver grade desktop PC’s. This means that for £68.00 you can get a desktop PC with Windows 7, complete with a mouse, keyboard and screen. For more details visit http://www.techstart.org.uk/index.php/computer-amnesty.html. ******************************
Rushmoor Schools Plus Signposting
This e-Newsletter is one way that Rushmoor Schools Plus connects its schools, families and communities. Last month our website www.rushmoorschoolsplus.org received many visits, indicating that our signposting service is still the best you can find for local and national information for children and families, local news, what’s on and celebrating good news. Please signpost to it from your own communications, newsletters, websites, etc., so that collectively we can make sure that information reaches the audience it’s intended for. ******************************
1 WHAT’S ON
The Wind Tunnel Project
Until 20th July. The Wind Tunnel Project brings together new commissions and performances by UK and international artists in and around the historic grade 1 and 2 listed buildings on the Farnborough Business Park. For more information visit the website www.thewindtunnelproject.com. The Project Co-ordinator is Gemma Holsgrove, email [email protected]. ******************************
Soccer at Six
The Soccer at Six football coaching programme runs until 29th August (not including the bank holiday). The sessions run from 6.00pm to 7.15pm each day, cost £3.00 a time and are open to boys and girls of any skill level aged 5 to 14. Just turn up, pay and play.
Soccer at Six runs on Mondays at King George V Playing Field, Farnborough; Tuesdays at Aldershot Park, Aldershot; Wednesdays at Osborne Road Recreation Ground, Farnborough; Thursdays at Manor Park, Aldershot; and Fridays at Cove Green, Farnborough. There are also Pan-Disability sessions run on Wednesdays from 10.00am to 11.00am at Samuel Cody Specialist Sports College, Farnborough and these are free to attend. For more information call 01252 339384 or visit www.aldershottownfitc.co.uk. ******************************
Events in Aldershot Town Centre
Free Concerts in the Princes Gardens Bandstand, Princes Way from 12.00 noon to 2.00pm. Website www.rushmoor.gov.uk/bandstand.
Saturday 19th July – Basingstoke Concert Band Saturday 2nd August – Rushmoor Concert Band (World War 1 Commemorative Concert) Saturday 9th August – Bagshot Concert Band Saturday 23rd August – Charles Church Camberley Brass Band Saturday 30th August – Alder Valley Brass Band
Aldershot Live Music Day Saturday 26th July from midday. Three stages will be set up throughout the town hosting more than 30 rock, pop, world and acoustic acts from the local area. Website www.rushmoor.gov.uk/aldershotlivemusic.
The Three Musketeers Saturday 16th August at 2.30pm. A free open air theatre show at the Princes Gardens Bandstand. Recommended for ages 7+. There is no need to pre-book or get tickets. Website www.rushmoor.gov.uk/threemusketeers.
Aldershot Calendar Competition The 2015 Aldershot calendar competition is now open. The calendar will be made up of 12 photographs of Aldershot taken by local people. For more information please visit www.rushmoor.gov.uk/calendarcompetition. ******************************
Events at Aldershot and Farnborough Libraries
Libraries are free to join and offer free internet access, WiFi, DVDs, books and courses. Well equipped rooms are available to hire during and outside of opening hours at both Aldershot and Farnborough Library and Learning Centres. For Aldershot Library contact 01252 322560 and for Farnborough Library 01252 516458.
This year’s Summer Reading Challenge “Mythical Maze” started on 12th July and runs until 13th September.
Events at Aldershot Library and Learning Centre Prior booking for all courses and workshops is essential. Concessions available on selected adult courses.
2 Date/time 109 High Street, Aldershot GU11 1DQ Enquiry and booking line for events at Aldershot Library: 01252 322560 http://www3.hants.gov.uk/aldershot-library/aldershot-library-whatson.htm Every Thursday Toddlertime. A free session of music, songs and stories for ages 2 – 5 and their 10.30am – 11.00am parents/carers. Every Friday Baby Rhymetime. Songs and rhymes with your baby. 11.15am – 11.45am Saturday 19 July Hampshire at War film. Free tickets available. Aimed at adults and older children. 2.00pm – 4.30pm Saturday 26 July Kids Flicks. Under 11s to be accompanied by a parent. Last admittance at 10.30am. Free Doors open at refreshments available – popcorn, juice, tea and coffee. Please see staff for free tickets 10.00am and for film information. Kids Flicks are shown on the last Saturday of the month. Monday 28 July Children’s Animal Handling Workshop with ZooLab. Prior booking is required as there are 11.00am – 12.00 limited places. £3.50 per ticket which admits one child and one adult. noon Saturday 2 August Alien Adventure. A free drop in session to make a spacecraft from recyclables. 10.30am – 12.00 noon Monday 4 August Enter the Time Tunnel. A free drop in for 3 year olds and over. Go back to World War 1. 9.30am – 12.30pm Saturday 16 August Cress-Heads. A free drop in aimed at children to grow their own cress-heads. 10.30am – 12.00 noon Thursday 21 August Johnny Rocket. Meet John Chapman, author of Johnny Rocket, and join in with a 2.00pm – 3.00pm storyboard workshop. Free but booking is essential as there are limited places. For ages 6 to 11. Monday Movement with Mummy. A sensory dance class for babies aged 3 months to walking. 1.45pm – 2.30pm September - dates to be confirmed Wednesday Mini Movers. A dance class for boys and girls aged 20 months to 4 years. 11.30am – 12.15pm September – dates to be confirmed Saturday 11 October Poppy ‘Pop-In’. A free drop in. Make poppies, create a poppy field, puzzles etc. For ages 9.30am – 12.30pm 3+. Monday 27 – Friday Poppy Making Week. Help the library’s Knit 4 Fun group knit some more poppies for 31 October brooches for Remembrance Day. Thursday 30 October Creepy Crafts. A free drop in. Creepy stories and crafts. 10.30am – 12.00 noon Events at Farnborough Library and Learning Centre Prior booking for all courses and workshops is essential. Concessions available on selected adult courses. Date/time Pinehurst, Farnborough GU14 7JZ 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 10.30am – 11.00am adult. Every Thursday Baby Rhymetime. Songs and rhymes for you and babies aged 0 – 2 years. 2.15pm – 2.45pm Saturdays 26 July and Summer Reading Challenge Storytime and Craft. Stories and crafts for the under 8s 16 August accompanied by an adult. 10.30am – 11.30am Friday 1 August Special Interactive Storytime – Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Suitable for children 11.00am – 11.45 am with additional needs and their siblings. Bring your own bear or Goldilocks and take part in the story. Prior booking is essential as places are limited. Monday Mini Movers. A dance class for boys and girls aged 20 months to 4 years.
3 9.45am – 10.30am September – dates to be confirmed Monday Movement with Mummy. A sensory dance class for babies aged 3 months to walking. 10.45am – 11.30am September – dates to be confirmed
A new range of courses for the autumn term will be running in the Hart and Rushmoor area including employment preparation, computers, leisure, craft, exercise and languages.
In addition, a range of course discounts is available. All employment preparation courses are free regardless of circumstances. Those in receipt of a means tested benefit get a 50% reduction for most other courses. People who are over 60 receive a 25% discount on most course fees. For further information on courses, please contact the library. ******************************
Cove Summer Playscheme
Tuesday 22nd July – Thursday 14th August Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays only from 9.00am to 3.00pm. Cove Green Pavilion, Cove Green, Prospect Road, Farnborough GU14 0EE. For 3 to 6 year olds. £18.00 per session. For more information call 01252 370029. ******************************
Futures@2014
Tuesday 22nd July from 10.00am to 2.00pm at The Sixth Form College, Prospect Avenue, Farnborough GU14 8JX. For more information contact Tracy Marlow at [email protected].
Futures@2014 is about motivating and raising the aspirations of school pupils and is targeted at Year 10 students. There will be 7 occupational zones to explore, ambassadors from a range of industries, inspirational role models, representatives from local and national businesses, further and higher education providers, information about apprenticeships and motivational speakers. ******************************
Swimming for £1.00
24th July to 1st September. For 16 year olds and under. Swimming for only £1.00 at Farnborough Leisure Centre and Aldershot Indoor Pools within the All Welcome and Family Fun Sessions up to 4.00pm on weekdays and 6.00pm at weekends. One under-eight goes free for each paying adult. Please visit the websites for timetables. No registration is required and the offer excludes the Aldershot Lido.
Farnborough Leisure Centre, Westmead, Farnborough GU14 7LD. Website www.farnboroughleisurecentre.co.uk. Telephone 01252 370411.
Aldershot Pools, Guildford Road, Aldershot GU12 4BP. Website www.placesforpeopleleisure.org/centres/aldershot- pools/. Telephone 01252 323482. ******************************
Squirrels Holiday Fun Club
Priory Park Pavilion, Priory Street, off Rectory Road, Farnborough GU14 7HX.
24th and 25th July and 4th to 22nd August. For 4 to 11 year olds. Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 6.00pm with multiple options available for times. Drop-off at 8.00am will cost an extra £3.00. A variety of indoor and outdoor activities. Mid-morning snack, light tea and drinks provided. A packed lunch is required. For more information or to book please call 01252 378402 or email [email protected]. The website is www.squirrelseducare.co.uk.
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Connaught Leisure Centre Holiday Playscheme
Thursday 24th July to Friday 29th August Monday to Friday excluding the bank holiday. Tongham Road, Aldershot GU12 4AS. Activities include arts and crafts, sports, dance, table football, snooker and table tennis. A part day from 8.30am to 3.30pm is £14.00 per day and a full day from 8.30am to 5.30pm is £16.00 per day. Children will need a packed lunch, preferably with fruit and non-fizzy drinks, plus a sun hat and lotion. Comfortable clothing is required to enjoy the activities and sports available. Bookings can be made in person, or for a booking form please call 01252 344438 or email [email protected]. Payment can be made by cash, cheque or card. Website www.connaughtleisurecentre.co.uk. ******************************
Wavell Community Playscheme
Thursday 24th July – Friday 29th August Monday to Friday excluding the bank holiday. In the Blenheim Building at Wavell School, Lynchford Road, Farnborough GU14 6BH. Sessions run from 8.30am to 4.30pm (£15.00 per day) or to 5.30pm (£16.00 per day). Please pre-book. A packed lunch is required.
Activities include outside play with the jungle gym, arts, crafts, cooking, construction, board games and den making. This Rushmoor Council run playscheme is for 4 to 11 year olds. 4 year olds must be in Year R at school. The playscheme runs every school holiday, except Christmas. To book call 01252 317603 Monday – Friday after 11.00am. For more information call 01252 398745. ******************************
Junior Activities at Farnborough Leisure Centre and Aldershot Pools and Lido
Farnborough Leisure Centre Westmead, Farnborough GU14 7LD. Website www.placesforpeopleleisure.org/centres/farnborough-leisure- centre/. Telephone 01252 370411.
Day Camp for 5 to 12 year olds Thursday 24th July – Monday 1st September Monday to Friday. 8.30am to 5.30pm. Activities include swimming, bowling, soft play, arts and crafts, team games and mixed sports. Full day pass £22.00. Full sibling day pass £17.00. Only one sibling per full paying child. A hot or cold lunch is included in the price. To book pop into Farnborough Leisure Centre or call 01252 370411. Full payment is required at the time of booking. Visit the website for full booking details.
Farnborough Bowl at Farnborough Leisure Centre Call 01252 554046 for more information or visit www.placesforpeopleleisure.org/centres/farnborough-bowl/.
Aldershot Pools and Lido Guildford Road, Aldershot GU12 4BP. Website www.placesforpeopleleisure.org/centres/aldershot-pools/. Telephone 01252 323482.
Lido Open The Lido will be open daily from 1st July to 7th September from 10.00am to 6.00pm. Adult £6.90. Child £4.20. Under 3 years free. Family day tickets and family deals are available and there are also reduced entry prices after 4.00pm. Telephone 01252 369834 (seasonal) or Aldershot Pools on 01252 323482. ******************************
Alpine Snowsports – Summer Holiday Programme
Gallwey Road, Aldershot GU11 2DD. Website www.activenation.org.uk. Telephone 01252 325889. Email [email protected]. Terms and conditions apply to all activities. Please call to pre-book.
5 Mini activity session. Friday 25 July from 2.00pm to 3.30pm. Fridays 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 August from 2.00pm to 3.30pm. £15.00. For 4 to 7 year olds. A 50 minute ski lesson and a 30 minute donut session. Both activities are fully supervised. Parents need to remain on site.
Half-day snowboard camp. Monday 28 July – Level 1. From 2.00pm to 5.00pm. Monday 4 August – Level 2. From 2.00pm to 5.00pm. £25.00. For 8 to 16 year olds. This camp will teach you the basic skills you will need to be able to practice on your own. All equipment is included – just bring some gloves.
One day activity camps. Tuesdays 29 July and 5, 12, 19 and 26 August. Wednesdays 30 July and 6, 13, 20 and 27 August. Thursdays 31 July and 7, 14, 21 and 28 August. Friday 8 August. 9.30am to 5.00pm. £30.00. For 8 to 16 year olds. Ski-ing, snowboarding, X-bobs, donutting and team games. For all abilities from beginner onwards. Please bring gloves and a packed lunch.
Half-day ski camp. Mondays 4 and 18 August – Level 1. From 10.15am to 1.15pm. Monday 18 August – Level 2. From 2.00pm to 5.00pm. £25.00. For 8 to 16 year olds. This camp will teach you the basic skills you will need to be able to practice on your own. All equipment is included – just bring some gloves. ******************************
Anvil Arts – Basingstoke
Box office 01256 844244. Website http://www.anvilarts.org.uk/.
Events at The Anvil (for all ticket prices please visit the website)
Friday 25th July at 7.00pm. Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th July at 2.30pm and 7.00pm. Scooby Doo - The Mystery of the Pyramid. The show is loud and action-packed and contains content that may not be suitable for children with a nervous disposition or certain linked medical conditions. Parental discretion is advised.
Events at The Haymarket (for all ticket prices please visit the website)
Thursday 18th September at 2.00pm. Friday 19th to Sunday 21st September at 11.00am and 2.00pm. The Gruffalo. A musical stage adaptation of the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. For children aged 3+. ******************************
Summer in da Boro
Throughout the summer holidays, The Gaming Zone is organising a range of activities for young people aged 11 to 19 across Rushmoor. Activities will include dancing, sports and games. The Gaming Zone will also continue to be open at the Mayfield Community Centre in Farnborough with a range of clubs and groups. For more information, visit www.thegamingzone.org. ******************************
The Gaming Zone Holiday Club
Monday 28th July to Friday 22nd August Monday to Friday. For ages 4 to 12. At Farnborough Grange Nursery/Infant Community School, Moor Road, Farnborough GU14 8HW. 8.30am to 5.30pm. Sessions can be booked as mornings only, afternoons only, all day or 10.00am to 4.00pm. Pick ups can be arranged up until 6.00pm for an additional £2.50 per child. To book or for more information please call 01252 545265 or email [email protected].
Sports, themed days and events, arts and crafts, cooking, dress up days, use of Xbox 360 and Kinect, movie afternoons, den building and exploring, full use of the school grounds including the playgrounds and field, and board games. All needs catered for. If children are staying all day or at the 10.00am to 4.00pm sessions they will need to bring a packed lunch. All other snacks and drinks are provided.
Morning only 8.30am to 12.30pm or afternoon only 1.30pm to 5.30pm £10.00. Shorter day 10.00am to 4.00pm £15.00. Longer day 8.30am to 5.30pm £20.00. 10% discount if pre-pay for 4 longer days (must be pre-booked). 20% discount if pre-pay for 10 days. 10% discount per sibling.
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Church of The Good Shepherd Activity Week
Monday 28th July – Friday 1st August. 9.45am to 8.00pm or 9.00am to 8.00pm with breakfast. For young people in school years 6 to 10. Including archery, climbing, high ropes, bouldering, canoeing, bowling and action day. Church of the Good Shepherd, Sand Hill, Farnborough GU14 8ER. The cost of £75.00 includes all activities, transport, breakfast and hot evening meals.
For more information visit www.goodshepherdchurch.org.uk/tyc/activity-week, call 07546 361 180 or email [email protected]. ******************************
Farnborough Fins Swimming Club (FFSC)
FFSC is a not for profit, community-based company providing swimming lessons, subsidised school swimming programmes, teacher training, free summer water safety courses and work alongside Hampshire County Council for children with Gateway cards. Website http://www.farnboroughfins.org/.
Summer Holiday Intensive Crash Courses
FFSC are running 4 x week-long crash courses at Frimley Church of England School, Frimley Green Road, Frimley Green, Camberley GU16 6ND. Week 1 - Monday 28th July to Friday 1st August. Week 2 - Monday 4th to Friday 8th August. Week 3 - Monday 11th to Friday 15th August. Week 4 - Monday 18th to Friday 22nd August.
Classes will run between 9.30am and 11.30am and are kept to a maximum of 6 swimmers, with a teacher and a helper in the water with them. The cost for 5 x 30 minute lessons is £42.00. These courses are for any child learning to swim or children who cannot commit to regular weekly lessons and are an excellent way to gain water confidence and build on existing skills.
For more information or to book a place, please call 07944 165 604 or email [email protected].
FFSC were recently awarded £25,000 funding from Engage Mutual Assurance. The award followed a public vote and FFSC received 5,427 votes, 1,330 more than the second placed organisation. With the funding they will be able to complete the refurbishment of the pool at Kings International College in Camberley, by installing a high quality, rubberised safety surface all around poolside and into the changing room areas. They will also be able to purchase a disabled hoist for users with more severe disabilities. FFSC would like to thank everyone who has supported them through this process by voting and encouraging others to do so too. ******************************
KIDS Summer Playscheme
KIDS provides opportunities and support to disabled children, young people and their families. Their work helps the disabled children and young people to gain independence, social skills and self confidence. Their playscheme is based at the Samuel Cody Specialist Sports College, Ballantyne Road, Farnborough GU14 8SN and runs from 10.00am to 4.00pm each day.
Monday 28th July. Playscheme and cooking. Arts and crafts, outside play, water activities and more. Tuesday 29th July. Dance workshop and playscheme. Various dance styles plus the usual playscheme. Wednesday 30th July. Ice skating and swimming in Basingstoke. Thursday 31st July. Playscheme. Arts and crafts, outside play and water activities. Friday 1st August. Playscheme and cooking. Monday 11th August. Playscheme and cooking. Tuesday 12th August. Circus workshop. Circus skills plus free play with a range of activities to do. Wednesday 13th August. A trip to Manydown Family Fun. A farm, maze and tractor activities. Thursday 14th August. Create your own graffiti. Plus arts and crafts, sports activities and water activities. Friday 15th August. Playscheme and cooking.
7 For more information contact April Illingworth-Richards, Senior Practitioner at KIDS, on 07827 489 316 or email [email protected]. ******************************
Caterpillar Crafts – Pimp My Duck
Monday 28th July from 10.30am to 2.00pm at Runway’s End Outdoor Activity Centre, 1 Forge Lane, Aldershot GU11 2RE. Crazy duck crafts, challenges, open canoeing, duck race and outdoor fun. Free parking. Bring a packed lunch. Suitable for children and young people aged 4+. Children need to be 8+ to take part in open canoeing. Children to be supervised at all times.
£8.00 per child and parents/carers go free. £10.00 per child includes full care support for children/young people with a disability and/or additional needs. Booking is essential. Please visit www.caterpillar-crafts.com for an online booking form. For further information call 07830 256 619 or email [email protected]. ******************************
West End Centre
48 Queen’s Road, Aldershot GU11 3JD. Box office 01252 330040. www.westendcentre.co.uk.
Monday 28th July from 10.30am to 4.00pm. Westival Decoration Day. Help transform the Centre for their Summer Westival. Create festival decorations and a one-off art exhibition in their gallery. Free. All ages welcome.
Friday 1st – Sunday 3rd August. The Summer Westival. Three days of entertainment for all the family, featuring two stages of live music, plus a beer tent, and arts and craft activities. Saturday afternoon is designated a Family Fun Day, with children under 12 admitted free to enjoy willow weaving, craft activities, pottery and face painting along with the music.
Saturday 13th September from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Sand Art and Sun Catchers. £3.00 per person. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For ages 3+.
Saturday 13th September at 11.30am and 2.30pm. Olivier Award-nominated Wizard presents I Believe in Unicorns by Michael Morpurgo. For ages 5 to 11. £6.50.
Saturday 11th October from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Halloween Candle Holders. £3.00 per person. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For ages 3+.
Wednesday 29th October from 10.30am to 4.00pm. The Big Draw. A free day of drawing activities and free-hand sewing. No need to book, just turn up. Open to all ages.
Wednesday 29th October at 2.30pm. Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre – Peter and the Wolf. For ages 4 to 10. £6.50.
Westy Youth Theatre (12 weeks with no classes on 27th and 28th October) 8 to 12 year olds. Mondays 5.00pm to 6.30pm from 15th September to 8th December. £54.00 / £40.50 concessions per term. 12 to 14 year olds. Tuesdays 6.00pm to 8.00pm from 16th September to 9th December. £66.00 / £49.50 concessions per term. 14 to 19 year olds. Mondays 7.00pm to 9.00pm from 15th September to 8th December. £66.00 / £49.50 concessions per term.
Txtiles Monday 29th September to 24th November from 4.30pm to 6.00pm. 8 weeks with no class on 27th October. Learn about sewing and how to use a sewing machine. Limited sewing machines are available but if you have your own, and it’s in good working order, please bring it along. For ages 10 to 16. £70.00 / £52.50 concessions.
Clay Cool Thursday 2nd October to 27th November from 4.30pm to 6.00pm. 8 weeks with no class on 30th October. A pottery club for ages 10 to 16. £70.00 / £52.50 concessions.
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Rushmoor Gymnastics Academy
Pool Road, Aldershot GU11 3SN. Telephone 01252 320888. Email [email protected].
Playgym times for Monday 28th July to Friday 29th August are afternoons only from 12.45pm to 1.45pm. From 1st to 5th September the gym is closed for refurbishment. Normal times resume on Monday 8th September and are 9.30am to 10.30am and 1.30pm to 2.30pm on weekdays. The gym is closed for all bank holidays.
Summer holiday badge courses are running on Monday 28th July to Friday 1st August and Monday 4th to Friday 8th August. 9.30am to 10.30am for beginners 5 to 6 years old. 10.30am to 11.30am for pre-school 3 to 5 years old. 10.30am to 12.30pm for intermediates 7 + years old. The courses cover the British gymnastics proficiency award schemes and badges and certificates can be purchased if required. Please pre- book. £7.00 for a 1 hour session, £12.00 for a 2 hour session, £30.00 for 5 consecutive 1 hour sessions and £55.00 for 5 consecutive 2 hour sessions.
Summer camps for boys and girls. Week 1 – arrive Sunday 17th August between 4.00pm and 5.00pm and depart on Friday 22nd August at 4.00pm. Week 2 – arrive Sunday 24th August between 5.00pm and 6.00pm and depart on Friday 29th August at 4.00pm. Gymnasts or coaches who wish to stay for both weeks may be accommodated for the intervening weekend at a small cost if prior notice is given. The cost for 1 gymnast for 1 week is £260 and for 1 coach £210. For 2 weeks the cost is £445 and £355 respectively. Although the course is designed as a high level training camp do not be put off by the fact that you are not a top class gymnast. All you need is the desire to succeed and a good deal of commitment. ******************************
Princes Hall
Princes Way, Aldershot GU11 1NX. Box office 01252 329155. www.princeshall.com.
Craft Workshop. Tuesday 29th July. 10.00am to 4.00pm. For 4 to 7 year olds. £16.00. Learn new skills and make something you can take home or give as a gift. http://www.princeshall.com/Craft.
Dance In A Day. Tuesday 29th and Wednesday 30th July. 10.00am to 4.00pm. For 6 to 10 year olds. £16.00. Learn new dance moves and skills, build confidence and work on a number of short choreographed pieces that will be performed to parents at the end of the day. http://www.princeshall.com/DIAD.
Tech In A Day. Friday 1st August. 9.30am to 4.30pm. For 12 to 16 year olds. £25.00. Expert technicians will guide you through a full day of lighting and sound, and give you an understanding of what it's like to work back stage. For anyone who is interested in going into the technical side of theatre. http://www.princeshall.com/TIAD.
Musical In A Week. Monday 4th to Friday 8th August. 10.00am to 4.00pm. For 7 to 11 year olds. £100.00. Final show – Saturday 9th August at 2.30pm. Be part of a brand new musical. Learn lines, songs, dance moves and stage skills, build confidence and work on a production that will be performed to parents on the main stage at the Princes Hall. http://www.princeshall.com/MIAW. ******************************
Aerobility Aviation Experience Sessions
Aerobility, Blackbushe Airport, Camberley GU17 9LQ.
Tuesday 29th July, Saturday 9th August, Tuesday 12th August, Tuesday 19th August and Saturday 30th August from 10.30am to 12.30pm. These sessions are for disabled children and children with additional needs aged 13+. The cost is £10.00 after registering through Hampshire Gateway. For more information about Hampshire Gateway please visit http://www.hampshiregateway.info/en/Aerobility?form=1.
The session involves some model making, a flight in their fixed base simulator and a tour of one of their aircraft. It introduces the basic principles of flight and they adapt each session to suit each participant's individual interests.
9 For more information call 0303 303 1230 or email [email protected]. Website http://www.aerobility.com/. ******************************
The Zone
For families living with autism and similar conditions in Rushmoor, Hart and the surrounding areas. For toddlers to teens at The Zone, Samuel Cody Specialist Sports College, Ballantyne Road, Farnborough GU14 8SS. Every Wednesday from 30th July to 27th August. 10.30am to 2.30pm. £2.50 per child. Please bring a packed lunch if staying all day. For more information call 07860 806 179 or email [email protected]. ******************************
Summer Action Adventure Days
Runway’s End Outdoor Activity Centre, 1 Forge Lane, Aldershot GU11 2RE.
For children aged 8 to 14 years. 31st July, 14th, 21st and 28th August. The day runs from 9.00am to 5.00pm and includes abseiling, air rifle shooting, archery, high/low ropes, kayaking, indoor/outdoor climbing, canoeing, caving, orienteering and team tasks. Some activities are weather dependent. A packed lunch is required and a complete change of clothes as there is usually a water based activity each day.
£40.00 per day. There is a reduction for siblings attending on the same day. The first sibling would pay £40.00 and then the price is reduced to £20.00 per sibling thereafter. For further information and to book please call 01252 344421 or email [email protected]. Website www.rushmoor.gov.uk/runwaysend. ******************************
Traditional Family Fete
Sunday 3rd August from 12.00 noon to 4.00pm at Devereux House, 69 Albert Road, Farnborough GU14 6SL. Admission 50p or £1.50 for a family of four. Fancy dress competition for children, bonny baby competition, craft stall, plant stall, hook a duck, tombola, throw the welly contest, bottle stall, raffle, tug of war, ice creams, tea area, cake stall, burger van, stationery, Avon stall and throw the sponge at The Day Centre Manager and Chef. ******************************
King George V (KGV) Community Playscheme
Monday 4th – Friday 22nd August Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 12.30pm at KGV Sports Pavilion, KGV Playing Fields, Sycamore Road, Farnborough GU14 6RQ. For 5 to 11 year olds. A packed lunch is required. £4.00 per session. This is an open access playscheme and no pre-booking is required. For more details call 01252 398745. ******************************
Aldershot Town Football in the Community Trust – Summer Holiday Courses
For boys and girls of all abilities from 5 to 15 years of age to learn skills and techniques in a safe and friendly environment. Featuring mini World Cup tournaments, coaching from FA qualified coaches, small sided games, a chance to win trophies and medals, certificates for all participants and the chance to be recommended to the ATFC advanced centre. £40.00 for all 3 days or £15.00 per day. 10.00am to 3.00pm each day.
Tuesday 5th to Thursday 7th August at King George V Playing Fields, Sycamore Road, Farnborough GU14 6RQ. Tuesday 12th to Thursday 14th August at Manor Park, Church Hill, Aldershot GU11 1PB. Tuesday 12th to Thursday 14th August at Cove Green, Prospect Road, Farnborough GU14 0EE. Tuesday 26th to Thursday 28th August at ATFC training ground, The Pavilion, Bourley Road, Aldershot GU11 1QA.
For more information and a booking form please visit http://aldershottownfitc.co.uk/pages/sessions/holiday.php. Telephone 01252 339384. Email [email protected].
Free Places for Summer Holiday Football Courses
10 Aldershot Town FC’s Community Trust have kindly offered Safer North Hampshire and its partners free places for their summer holiday courses. Safer North Hampshire can refer up to 10 youngsters per course. There are no eligibility requirements except that they have been referred by a professional agency / school / charity etc., they are aged 5 – 14 and wish to take part.
For more information contact Richard Denham, Community Safety Projects Officer at Safer North Hampshire, on 01252 774229 or email [email protected].
Work with schools
The Trust also offers other activities for schools. These include curriculum time coaching either in or outdoor; after school clubs for both football and multi-sports; fundraising for your school; and free match tickets for your school juniors. For more information contact Kirk Wheeler, ATFC Community Manager, on 01252 339834 or email [email protected]. ******************************
Holiday Club at Farnborough Baptist Church
Queen’s Road, Farnborough GU14 6DX. Tuesday 26th to Friday 29th August from 10.00am to 12.30pm. For children aged 7 to 11. £2.50 per child per day. Stories, craft, songs, games, puzzles, quizzes and to learn about Jesus. Telephone 01252 375154 for a booking form. ******************************
Outdoor Activity Day
Runway’s End Outdoor Activity Centre, 1 Forge Lane, Aldershot GU11 2RE.
Runway’s End is holding a free open day on Saturday 20th September from 10.00am to 4.00pm, to encourage people of all ages to try out new activities. They will be providing 1 hour sessions with expert instructors in archery, air rifle shooting, caving, indoor and outdoor climbing, abseiling, high and low rope courses and kayaking. Other local sports clubs and societies will also be providing activities and information stalls. There will be boat rides, Zumba, wakeboarding, bike repair, cycling, mountain biking, orienteering, volleyball and golf. Under-fives can enjoy children’s activities, and there will be refreshments and a BBQ.
Some sports activities will be accessible for those with disabilities, including archery, shooting, climbing and boat rides.
To book your free activity, please call 01252 344421. To find out more visit www.rushmoor.gov.uk/runwaysend. The event is sponsored by Grainger plc, and supported by Rushmoor Borough Council, Blackwater Valley Scouts, Basingstoke Canal Authority and Hampshire County Council. ******************************
Mayfield Community Partnership - Sports Festival and Fun Event
Saturday 27th September from 12.00 noon to 4.00pm at the Samuel Cody Specialist Sports College, Ballantyne Road, Farnborough GU14 8SN. Free. Activities for all the family including a basketball tournament for 11 year olds and over, a mountain bike challenge, football skills, rifle shooting, willow weaving, arts and crafts, computer games, stalls and refreshments. For more details call 01252 368689. ****************************** For more North Camp Summer Fayre
The provisional date for the 2015 North Camp Summer Fayre is Saturday 13th June. ******************************
11 Summer Activities in Rushmoor
Rushmoor Borough Council’s summer web page http://www.rushmoor.gov.uk/summeractivities includes details about holiday playschemes, free and low cost things to do, sporting facilities and art, craft, music and drama activities. The free guide has activities suitable for 3 to 19 year olds. For more information please contact Debbie Wall on 01252 398745 or email [email protected]. ******************************
Activities
Visit the Rushmoor Council website for details of local playschemes http://www.rushmoor.gov.uk/playschemes. There is also a calendar of events and activities for the whole family http://www.rushmoor.gov.uk/events. ******************************
Fun in Farnborough
Free activities are taking place in Farnborough this summer. Every weekend from the end of July to the end of August there will be entertainment, which will include live music and children’s entertainers. Children will be able to learn circus skills with Juggling Jake and there will be an opportunity to meet the Dallas Donkeys and some birds of prey. To see the diary of events please visit www.rushmoor.gov.uk/events. ******************************
Find Rushmoor Borough Council on Facebook and Twitter
If you’d like to keep up to date with the latest news from Rushmoor Borough Council like them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter@RushmoorCouncil. The pages have lots of useful information for parents. ******************************
Rushmoor StreetGames – Free Basketball and Football Sessions
The Sports Hall, Samuel Cody Specialist Sports College, Ballantyne Road, Farnborough GU14 8SS. For 14 to 25 year olds. Just turn up.
Every Monday (except bank holidays) 5.00 to 6.00pm – girls basketball. 6.00pm to 7.00pm – boys basketball.
Every Tuesday 5.00pm to 6.00pm – football.
For more information contact Debbie Wall at Rushmoor Borough Council on 01252 398745 or email [email protected]. ******************************
Rushmoor Youth Club
Rushmoor Youth Club is based at the Prospect Centre, 201 Mayfield Road, Farnborough GU14 8UB and meets every Friday night from 5.00pm to 8.00pm. For 12 to 19 year olds. Entry is free and food is also provided. For more information contact Debbie Wall at Rushmoor Council on 01252 398745 or email [email protected]. ******************************
Skate Parks
There are two skate parks in Rushmoor which are open all day, every day and are for all ages. For more information call 01252 398399.
Farnborough – opposite Farnborough Leisure Centre in Westmead.
12 Aldershot – Manor Park, High Street. This new £165,000 concrete-built facility, which has replaced the old wooden ramps, was officially opened recently. £79,500 came from Sport England, £60,000 from Sita Trust and the balance was made up from contributions from developers as part of the conditions of their planning consent. ******************************
Free Tennis Courts
For all ages at Rectory Road Recreation Ground, Farnborough; Cove Green, Prospect Road, Farnborough; and Manor Park, Aldershot (Church Lane East entrance). The courts are open all day during daylight hours.
Free tennis coaching for families is available at Manor Park every Sunday, from 10.15am to midday, all year round. For more information call 01252 398399 or visit www.tennisforfree.com. ******************************
Multi-Use Games Areas (MUGAs)
Free MUGAs are available at Water Lane, Prospect Estate, Farnborough; Ivy Road, North Lane, Aldershot; and Municipal Gardens, Grosvenor Road, Aldershot. ******************************
Hampshire Gateway
The Hampshire Gateway website provides up to date information on all the activities that are taking place in Rushmoor for children and young people with disabilities and/or additional needs. www.hampshiregateway.info. ******************************
Butterflies and Dragonflies Children’s Centre
C/o Manor Infant School, Fernhill Road, Farnborough GU14 9DX. Telephone 01252 511556. Website http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/our-services/butterflies-and-dragonflies-childrens-centre. Email [email protected].
Visit the website for full details. ******************************
Maple Vue Children's Centre
Belle Vue Road, Aldershot GU12 4RZ. Telephone 01252 316963. Email [email protected]. Website http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/our-services/maple-vue-childrens-centre.
Visit the website for full details. ******************************
Owls Children’s Centre
Mayfield Road (on the site of Cherrywood Primary School), Farnborough GU14 8LH. Telephone 01252 519920. Email [email protected]. Website http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/our-services/owls-childrens- centre.
Visit the website for full details. ******************************
Park and Sunflowers Children’s Centre
Gloucester Road, Aldershot GU11 3SL. Email [email protected]. Telephone 01252 338607. Website www.actionforchildren.org.uk/our-services/park-and-sunflowers-childrens-centre.
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Sycamore Children’s Centre
Cunnington Road, Farnborough GU14 6PL. Email [email protected]. Telephone 01252 543944. Website http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/our-services/sycamore-childrens-centre.
Visit the website for full details. ******************************
NEWS FROM PARTNER ORGANISATIONS AND GROUPS
National Citizen Service
Are you 16 to 17 years old and do you fancy the sporting holiday of a lifetime for just £50.00? Aldershot Town FC Community Trust is joining forces with National Citizen Service this summer to provide youngsters with the opportunity of a lifetime. Week 1 (July 28th to August 1st) is a sporting residential at a PGL centre in Liddington, Wiltshire. Week 2 (August 4th to 8th) is at Reading University staying in the halls of residence. Weeks 3 and 4 (August 11th to 22nd) is giving something back to the local community, for example by assisting coaching children in various sports or fund raising for charities.
The two weeks of residential sporting activities include sailing, climbing, canoeing, quad biking, archery, baseball and many more health and team building activities. All this, including meals and accommodation, is just £50.00. Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis and are filling fast. If you are interested please email [email protected]. ******************************
Clear Stone Trust
The Clear Stone Trust run a range of activities and projects for children and young people affected by domestic abuse, anxiety or loss. They have opened a new training centre and a coffee shop, called Grays Coffee, at 119 Lynchford Road, Farnborough GU14 6ET. For more information please contact Jan Sheehan on 01252 510445 or email [email protected]. ******************************
Two Year Old Early Years Education Offer
Good Early Years Education from a young age can help to boost your child’s development, giving him/her the opportunity to learn, thrive and play. Early Years Education takes place at nurseries, pre-schools and with child minders. From September 2014, more two year old children will become entitled to receive 15 hours of free Early Years Education per week. This may be ‘stretched’ so your child can attend during school holidays (a total of 570 hours per year). For more information and eligibility criteria, please visit http://www3.hants.gov.uk/eye or call 0845 603 5620. ******************************
Reading Force
Reading Force is the first national shared reading initiative for Service families and at its heart is the welfare of Service children and families and their friends. If you work with Service children, young people and families, please visit http://www.readingforce.org.uk/index.php/organisations/how-to-join to discover more about Reading Force, and to register your school or organisation and become a Reading Force Ambassador. They have two Reading Force scrapbook competitions a year and their next competition runs from now through the summer until 31st October 2014. They also produce a bi-monthly newsletter. Email [email protected]. ******************************
14 Hampshire Teen Social Skills Group, Farnborough
Hampshire Teen Social Skills Group is a weekly group, coming soon to Farnborough, for young people affected by autism to help them explore the social world and become more confident in social situations. It will meet every Tuesday from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. They are currently recruiting staff. For more information or an application form, please call 01483 521749 or email [email protected]. ******************************
Free Guide to Holidays, Play and Leisure
Contact a Family have updated their guide to holidays, play and leisure for families of disabled children. Parents can get a free copy by calling the helpline on 0808 808 3555. The guide includes where to find suitable play and leisure facilities, ideas for days out, your child’s rights to play and leisure, financial help with leisure and with holidays in the UK or abroad, finding holiday and travel insurance, and short breaks for carers. ******************************
Farnborough Rotary Club
Farnborough Rotary Club has been successfully helping schools in the local area by giving children between the ages of 13 and 16 Mock Interviews and Enterprise Day Challenges. Rotary Club members could come and talk to your school’s children about the work they do and the paths that got them there. This can be aimed at children of all ages, including primary age children. They can also help to organise a Skills Festival where groups of children visit about 4 business stalls for 30 minutes and conduct a task while learning about a job, career or higher education opportunities.
If your school would like help with these events and any other relevant business initiatives the Farnborough Rotary Club would be pleased to come and discuss this with you. They have many members with expertise and years of business experience who are happy to give their time for free to help your children understand more of the challenges they face in the employment world. For more information email Tina Potter at [email protected]. ******************************
The Academy of Hard Knocks
The Academy of Hard Knocks is an initiative aiming to provide support for young people and specifically those who are in need of guidance and role models to break the cycle of youth offending, or who find themselves on the wrong path and want to change their life for the better. During a free 12 week programme, participants are educated both mentally and physically and receive training and life-coaching from some of the top athletes and coaches in Britain as well as nutritional, fitness and personal training specialists. Participants also receive lectures from ex-offenders, local authorities and a guest celebrity over the course of the programme.
The Academy strives to impart core values of respect, safety, confidence, professionalism and the importance of positive community involvement. It is based at the Maida Gym, Queen’s Avenue, Aldershot GU11 2BT. For more information contact Sam Rowe at [email protected]. ******************************
Home-Start Rushmoor & Hart
Home-Start Rushmoor & Hart is already 9 months old. They now have 15 family visiting volunteers supporting families across the area and are looking to recruit more. Home-Start helps families with young children deal with whatever life throws at them. Volunteers offer friendship and support to parents of young children who find it difficult to cope with the stresses and difficulties of everyday life. This support can help to prevent family crisis and breakdown and is available to any parent in the area as long as at least one child is under five. Referrals for support can be made by professionals working with families or families themselves.
If you have 2 to 3 hours per week to spare, you could make a big difference to a local family. Home-Start offer thorough preparation and support, and opportunities for self-development. The only ‘qualification’ they ask for is
15 that volunteers are parents or have parenting experience. Their next preparation course will be starting on 9th September for one day per week during school hours, term time only.
For further information on support available from Home-Start Rushmoor & Hart or volunteering opportunities, please contact Amanda Hardacre, Co-ordinator, on 07718 424 321 or email [email protected]. ******************************
Hulya Learning Centre - Maths Support
Hulya Learning Centre runs a maths homework club on Saturdays between 10.00am and 3.00pm at Connaught School in Aldershot. They teach KS2, KS3, KS4, AS and A level mathematics. The cost is £5.00 for an eighty minute session and they offer a no obligation free trial lesson. Their maths club will tailor the programme according to the needs of your children and the programme complements school learning. They also provide support for adults who need to improve their numeracy skills. Exam revision and intensive courses are available before exam periods.
For more information email Hasan Turacli, Education Manager, on [email protected] or call 07886 281 161.
During the week, after school, the Easy Maths Tutoring Centre together with Headline Teachers provides tutoring and teaching of primary, secondary and college level students. For more information email hasan@easy- maths.co.uk or call 01483 433400. ******************************
Humanitarian Citizen Awards
The British Red Cross Humanitarian Citizen Awards celebrate community heroes aged 25 and under, both individuals and groups of young people, who are making a difference to other people's lives across the UK. For more information visit http://www.redcross.org.uk/theaward.
Kath O’Rourke at Rushmoor Borough Council is co-ordinating local responses to this initiative. If you do nominate a young person from Rushmoor, please contact her on 01252 398741 or email [email protected]. ******************************
The Army Cadets
The cadets are free to join and open to males and females aged 12 and above. Cadets take part in a variety of activities encouraging team work, personal responsibility and fitness, while having fun and making friends in the process. There are detachments throughout north Hampshire. Please visit www.armycadets.com. ******************************
Cheerleaders
The captain of the cheerleaders at The Sixth Form College has now moved on and is hoping to put together a new squad of cheerleaders, called The Farnborough Falcons, for the Farnborough Football Club. They have tryouts coming up for girls aged 16+. No experience is required. For more details email [email protected]. ******************************
The Source Young People’s Charity
237 High Street, Aldershot GU11 1TJ. Website thesourceforyou.co.uk.
The Source meets the needs of over 1,500 young people between the ages of 10 and 25 each year through their support services such as anger management, counselling, mentoring, Talk Back and teen parent mentoring, and their youth projects such as the youth cafe and detached youth work.
The Source is inviting all schools to consider holding future mufti days as part of FriDUDD, which is Fridays Dress Up Dress Down Day. Farnham Heath End School selected The Source as the charity to benefit from their mufti day on
16 Friday 20th June and raised £586.35. For more information contact Sue Collen, Community Fundraiser at The Source, on 01252 333330 or 07794 188 700 or email [email protected]. *****************************
Cerebra E-newsletter
Cerebra is a charity set up to help improve the lives of children with brain related conditions through research, education and directly supporting the children and their carers. They produce Cerebra News which is a free monthly e-newsletter. To sign up please visit http://www.cerebra.org.uk/news/Pages/CerebraNewsEmail.aspx. *****************************
Stepping Stones DS
Stepping Stones DS is a local charity for parents and carers of children with Down syndrome in North Hampshire. In June they moved into their own office in Fleet. This was made possible through the support of Thames Valley Halifax branches, who have been fundraising for Stepping Stones DS since Emma, their co-founder, was announced as the Regional Winner in the Halifax Giving Extra Awards. Their office address is Sentinel House, Ancells Business Park, Harvest Crescent, Fleet GU51 2UZ. Telephone 01252 417014 or 01252 417015. Their website is http://www.steppingstonesds.co.uk/index.htm. *****************************
Big Summer SleepOut 2014
Well over a hundred people willingly gave up their comfortable beds on Friday 20th June to raise an estimated £13,500 for Step by Step, the Aldershot based charity which supports homeless and disadvantaged young people. Among those sleeping on the terraces at Aldershot Town Football Club's stadium were local councillors, Shahid Azeem, Chairman of ATFC, along with other directors from the club, and volunteers from many local businesses and supporters. Clients and staff from Step by Step joined in the fun as did plenty of young people, either with their parents or as part of a Scout, Guide or church youth group. Many of them chose to sleep in cardboard boxes which they decorated in a variety of highly imaginative ways.
Sara Durrani, one of Step by Step's clients, held the crowd spellbound with her beautiful singing and described her experiences of homelessness and how the charity had helped her to get her life back on track.
Next year’s Big Summer SleepOut will be on Friday 19th June - Saturday 20th June and Step by Step’s next fundraising event is the Christmas Concert on December 11th at the Church on the Heath, Fleet. For more information visit www.stepbystep.org.uk or email [email protected]. *****************************
Farnborough Business Connections
Farnborough Business Connections is a network which offers an effective way to expand business connections with very little cost and effort. They focus on business networking with monthly meetings held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. Their group attracts both self-employed entrepreneurs and business owners from a broad range of businesses and services from the surrounding areas. Meetings are structured yet informal and consist of breakfast, a guest speaker and lots of networking. They commence at 8.30am and run until no later than 10.30am. There is no membership fee and it’s just £10.00 to attend.
For more information visit http://www.farnboroughbusinessconnections.co.uk/. ******************************
The Rushmoor Employment and Skills Zone Brochure
The Rushmoor Employment and Skills Zone brochure for April to September 2014 is available on the Rushmoor Borough Council website http://www.rushmoor.gov.uk/article/3608/Get-help-looking-for-a-job. The brochure brings together a wide range of courses and development opportunities from a variety of organisations. For more information please email [email protected].
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NEWS FROM SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
Manor Infant School, Farnborough
Manor Infant School is celebrating its 50th birthday this year and already there has been much activity. Their children have run a sponsored 50K and on Sports Day the school unveiled their human sundial with art work designed by the children. Under one of the special slabs they buried a time capsule and the children decided what to put inside for those who will be around to open it in 2039. During Arts Week the children enjoyed taking part in constructing a mosaic from the designs they produced at Easter.
If you attended Manor Infant they would love to have your memories. On their website there is a special piece of paper with the school logo printed on it (or you can pick one up from the school office) and your memories will be used to make a big birthday book. Already many of the children attending the school have taken the time to write down some of the things they really like to do.
They held a cake and drink afternoon on Tuesday 15th July to which past pupils and staff were invited. For more information call 01252 543348. Website http://www.manor-inf.hants.sch.uk/. ******************************
St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School
Avenue Road, Farnborough GU14 7BW. For more information about the school visit www.st-patricks.hants.sch.uk.
Open Days for parents of children starting school in September 2015 are being held on Tuesday 21st October 2014 at 9.30am and 1.30pm; Thursday 13th November 2014 at 6.00pm and 7.00pm; and Wednesday 8th January 2015 at 9.30am and 1.30pm.
Shamrocks After School Club is opening in September 2014 and will offer after school care for children of St Patrick’s from 3.30pm to 6.00 pm every school day. There will be craft, sports and a quiet area for homework. ******************************
COURSES AND WORKSHOPS
Rushmoor Voluntary Services (RVS) Training
MiDAS Refresher Training. MiDAS is the Mini-Bus Driver Awareness Scheme for people who would like to use the RVS community mini-buses. Monday 4th August at Farnborough Community Centre, Meudon Avenue, Farnborough GU14 7LE. RVS members £30.00 (non accessible) and £45.00 (accessible). Non members £35.00 (non accessible) and £50.00 (accessible). Accessible training enables the driver to use the tail lift and take wheelchair passengers. The trainer will arrange a suitable date and time for the driving assessment.
For more information, please contact Viv at RVS on 01252 540162 or email [email protected].
Emergency First Aider at Work. Wednesday 1st October or Wednesday 10th December from 9.00am until 4.00pm at Farnborough Community Centre, Meudon Avenue, Farnborough GU14 7LE. £45.00. This course is regulated by HSE and effectively replaces the Appointed Person Course. Certification is valid for three years with HSE approval (No 38/04).
For more information and a booking form, please call 01252 540162 or email [email protected]. ******************************
18 FUTSAL BTEC Level 3
Do you want a career in sport? This BTEC Level 3 course is open to males aged 16 to 19 and is held at the Connaught School in Aldershot. It includes weekly matches against football league sides and training as a team for 6 to 10 hours a week with a professional Aldershot Town FC community coach. You will gain coaching experience and a pathway to university. The course requirements are four GCSEs between A* to C (including maths and English).
For more information please call 01252 339384 or visit www.aldershottownfitc.co.uk. ******************************
GRANTS
'Have Your Say’ - Small Grants Scheme Now Open
Small grants for voluntary and community groups are available now in Rushmoor from the ‘Have Your Say’ fund. The grants are chosen and voted for by local people. This year the total fund is £12,500 which has been provided by Hampshire County Council to support small grassroots community projects that help improve the local environment and strengthen local communities. Schools and churches are eligible to apply.
For more information and an application form please visit http://www.rushmoor.gov.uk/haveyoursaygrant. Telephone 01252 398766. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 30th July.
The 'Have Your Say' scheme is jointly provided by Rushmoor Voluntary Services and Rushmoor Borough Council. ******************************
02 Think Big
This scheme provides a grant of £300 for young people aged 13 to 25 with an idea to help the community. For more information please visit http://www.o2thinkbig.co.uk/. ******************************
The Mars Milk Play Fund
The Mars Milk Play Fund is providing cash awards for sports people and clubs every month from May to September. For more information visit http://www.marsmilk.com/fund2014/register?origin=clubs. ******************************
VACANCIES
New Opportunities for Youth Workers
The Gaming Zone in partnership with its new charity, Creating Futures, is currently seeking energetic, forward- thinking, creative individuals to add strength to their youth team. Experience in youth work is ideal along with a youth work qualification. However, they are also interested in hearing from dynamic individuals with a proven track record of excellent organizational and planning skills who are genuinely interested in making a difference to the lives of young people.
The work will be in the evenings, will be sessional and will involve working with challenging behaviours at times. You will need to be resourceful, resilient, quick thinking and willing to adapt your style according to the young people you are working with. If you would like to discuss the role please call 01252 545265. To apply email your CV along with the reasons why you are, or could be, an exceptional youth worker to [email protected]. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and a medical. ******************************
19 Apprenticeships
For more information about apprenticeships visit http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk/. You can also search for vacancies on this site. ******************************
CSV - Volunteering Opportunities
Are you aged 18 to 35? Are you looking for practical experience and employability skills to give you a competitive edge in the job market? Do you want to enhance your CV or university application? Are you interested in developing personal and life skills? Do you want to make a difference to people and communities? CSV can help you stand out from the crowd through full time volunteering placements for 6 to 12 months. They have hundreds of opportunities away from home across the UK which provide accommodation and subsistence including food and day to day expenses. For more information call 0800 374 991, visit www.csv.org.uk/standout or email [email protected]. ******************************
Hampshire Apprenticeship Scheme
A new apprenticeship scheme has been developed by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation, supported by Youth Options, offering a grant to voluntary and community groups to pay for and support a young person on an apprenticeship placement within their organisation. Apprenticeships must be centred around business administration or customer services. Priority will be given to those organisations who demonstrate sustainable employment. The minimum grant is £1,500 and the maximum £3,500.
The closing date is 1st September 2014. For full details and to apply please visit http://www.hantscf.org.uk/grants/available-grants/hampshire-apprenticeship-scheme.aspx. ******************************
MB Learning Job Clubs
If you are looking for a job, or advice and support in applying for work, the MB Learning Job Clubs are a friendly place to meet and chat with people who can help you. Free internet use, CV clinic, help with searching and applying for jobs, and tips on interview techniques and planning for an interview. All sessions are from 10.00am to 1.00pm. For more information or to make an appointment contact Gill White on 07765 283 087. Job Clubs are part of the Journeys project and are funded by First Wessex.
Job Club dates from July to September are:-
Aldershot at The Vine Day Centre on Mondays 21 and 28 July; 4 and 11 August; 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 September.
Aldershot at The North Town Base on Thursdays 17, 24 and 31 July; 7 and 28 August; 4, 11, 18 and 25 September.
Farnborough at the Mayfield Centre on Tuesdays 22 and 29 July; 5 and 26 August; 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 September. ******************************
Many thanks to all the organisations who contribute information to this e-Newsletter
Rushmoor Schools Plus
www.rushmoorschoolsplus.org
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