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Summer Holidays 2012 Activities Guide for 0-19 year olds Contents Page

Swimming & Sports Centres 1

Schools & Children's Centres 2-3

Community Youth Clubs and activities 4-5

Libraries 6

Junior Rangers 7

16+ Volunteering & Challenge 7

Children & Young People with additional needs 8-9

Uniformed Groups 9

Festivals 10

Visitor Attractions - Days Out 11

Young People’s Services Youth Clubs (13-19 year olds) 12

Young People’s Service trips and events (13-19 year olds) 13

Transport, Go4It and The Line 14

Disclaimer Children and Young People's Trust has compiled this list from various sources. We cannot be responsible for any of the content from providers in this guide, nor for the delivery or safety of any of the events or activities advertised unless it is managed directly by the Trust. We do have some advice about choosing quality and safe activities for you and your children which you can find by visiting www.lancashire.gov.uk and searching 'summer fun' Nye Bevan - The Concourse, Fun sessions Mon, Weds, Fri 1-2pm Southway, , WN8 6LT, Inflatables 01695 727111, www.westlancsleisure.com

Park pool - Park Rd, , L39 Inflatables, crash swimming course, 3BY, 01695 576325, play days www.westlancsleisure.com Swimming Racquet & Fitness Centre - Bobby Langton Way, Off Mart Lane, Burscough, L40 0SD, 01704 895266 www.westlancsleisure.com

Banks Leisure Centre - Greaves Hall Avenue, Banks, PR9 8BL, 01704 212970 www.westlancsleisure.com

Tarleton Academy Sports Centre - Hesketh Lane, , PR4 6AQ, 01772 812644 www.tarletonacademy.org & Sports Centres - St Helen's CATS Sport Club (Children active Road, Ormskirk, L39 4QP 01695 through sport), for 8-12 year olds. 575171 www.edgehill.ac.uk/ Monday to Friday during the summer holidays, 8.30am to 5.30pm. Book online, search ‘CATS Edge Hill.’

Ormskirk CC - Alty's Lane, Ormskirk, LCB Summer Camp L39 4RG, 01695 572529 Wednesday 29th - Friday 31st August, www.ormskirkcricketclub.com/ Yr 4,5 and 6 sessions 10am -1pm Yr 7,8 and 9 sessions 1.30pm – 4.30pm To book, contact Paul Bryson on 07764 922839 or [email protected]

Ormskirk Tennis Club - County One hour lessons for 4-16, Road, Ormskirk, L39 3LU, 01695 27th April-22nd September 573459, www.ormskirktennis.co.uk £2 for members, £5 for non members. 1 All Saints C of E Appley Bridge Football Club invite - Finch Lane, new players for their under 8, 9 & 10 Appley Bridge, WN6 9DT, 01257 teams. 252647, Training is on a Tuesday (6:30-7:30) Search Appley Bridge Primary School starting 17th July. Holiday Club-runs at school from 23rd July-31st August (8-5:30). Open to any children aged between 4 and 11 (not just pupils from the school).

Our Lady and All Saints Roman Holiday Club week beginning 6th Catholic Primary School - August 8-5:30 Brandreth Drive, , WN8 7HD, For 4-11 year olds 01257 462466, £20 per day. Search Our Lady Primary, Parbold

Lathom High School: A Summer School 23rd-27th July Technology College - Glenburn Open to all Yr 6 children in West Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 6JN, 01695 Lancashire 725653, www..lancs.sch.uk/

St John's Catholic Primary Summer School open to all pupils in School & Children's Centre - West Lancs (aged 5-11) First 2 Flamstead, Birch Green Road, weeks of summer holidays (9-4). Skelmersdale, WN8 6JJ, 01695 721323, Week 1 (23rd-27th July) Variety of Search St John’s Primary, Skelmersdale activities with an emphasis on sport. Week 2 (30th July-3rd August) Variety of activities with an emphasis on arts & crafts £6 per day (bring a packed lunch)

Tarleton Academy - Hesketh Lane, Please see the school website for Tarleton, PR4 6AQ, 01772 812644, details of holiday activity schemes. www.tarletonacademy.org Swimming pool open to the public, 10am-12noon Mon, Weds, Fri, Sat & SchoolsSun Sports hall available for hire

2 Moorgate Nursery School & Open to all under 5's and siblings Children's Centre - Moorgate, (contact to book - places limited) Ormskirk, L39 4RY, 01695 573470, 23rd July, 1:30-3 'Messy Craft’, www.moorgate.lancs.sch.uk/ 31st July, 1:30-3 'Water Play’, 1st August, 1-4 'Allsorts Session' (play session for children 0-11 with additional needs or disabilities), 8th August, 10-11:30 'Construction Session’, 22nd Aug, 10-11:30 ' Fun for All’, 28th Aug, 1:30-3 'Forest School Session’, 29th Aug-11:30-1 'Cook'n'eat’, (Various dates in July/August-phone for details) 'Sensory Sessions'-book a free 45 min session

Allsorts sessions-FREE, Other Activities-FREE for under 1's, £2.00 for over 1's with a maximum of £5.00 per family ’s

Park Children's Centre - Barnes 26th July-Superhero Sponsored Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 8HN, 01695 Walk, 554535 2nd August-Teddy Bears Picnic, & Children9th August-Mini Olympics, 16th August-World Food Day, 23rd August-At the Seaside, 30th August-Pirates & Princesses (All sessions cost £1 per child and run between 9:30-11:30) Activ8 HolidayCentres Camp - Glenburn 30th July-3rd August Sports College, Yewdale, Southway, 6th-10th August 9:00-5:00 Skelmersdale, WN8 6JB, 01695 724654, www.activ8.org.uk 3 Village Chatt - , Activities for children aged 0-11 in Brow, Tarleton, , Banks & the Summer Holidays. (Children's Rufford, call 01772 815021 or Holiday Activity Time Together) 07858437964 Ring up to find out more!

The Grove - Station Approach, Monday-Thursday each week from Burscough, L40 0RZ, 01704 896424 23rd July-30th August, 10-3:30 8-13 years £5 per member (additional costs for some off site activities) All young people attending the scheme required to be registered (registration is FREE) email [email protected] for Communityregistration form A range of activities available, including day trips, golf, fishing and theme parks, as well as sessions at the centre Y Stay & Play Sessions, Children with additional needs (0-11 & outh Clubstheir siblings) arts, crafts, games & activities, 3:30-5 third Wednesday of each month (18th July & 15th August) Friday Activity Sessions through the summer. 0-5 year olds, 9.30 – 11.30am every Friday.

Digmoor Community Centre, Youth Club 13+ Birleywood, Skelmersdale, WN8 9BW, Monday & Thursdays 6:15 - 9 01695 727483

Hesketh Bank Christian Centre Stay & Play Sessions Moss Lane, Hesketh Bank, PR4 6AA, Children with additional needs (0-11) 01772 815021 and their siblings (arts, crafts, games & activities)3:30-5pm 0n the first Tuesday of each month (3rd July & 7th August) Higher Sports Day -14th July 9:30- 1:30pm for teams of children

Engine Rooms - 14 Westgate, Boot Camp - intensive one week Skelmersdale, WN8 8AZ, 01695 731016 singing and vocal masterclass geared www.engine-rooms.co.uk/ towards 13-17 year olds. Auditions held in July, Successful candidates will get this opportunity for FREE. For more details contact Emma Furnell on 01695 731016 4 Plastersine - Ecumenical Centre, 2 Creative Art Courses: Northway, Skelmersdale, WN8 6LU Summer Glee School 23rd-27th July, 8-12 for ages 8-17 £12.50 per child per day (£10 for a brother & sister) £50 for the whole week if paid upfront LOOK! I'm on TV! 23rd-27th July 1- 4 & Activities(same price as above)

BDS Training - 31 Greenhey Place, Have fun & learn about: manicure, Skelmersdale, WN8 9SA, 01695 facial, make-up, hair, staging a 555911, www.bdstraining.co.uk fashion show (achieve AQA accreditation)10:00-3:30 Tuesdays and Wednesdays Ages 13-19

Burscough Wharf - Road Summer School-one week North, Burscough, L40 5RZ,01704 Performing Arts Workshop (open to 896590, info@domino- all school age children). partnerships.co.uk 13th-17th August (10-4pm). Skills that the children will learn include: creative dance, mime, voice coaching & stage make up. There will also be an end of school performance for family & friends on 18th Aug 7pm. £25 per day of £75 for the full week

Rose Theatre - Edge Hill University, Performing Arts Summer School, Saint Helens Road, Ormskirk, L39 4QP, Tuesday 28th August to Saturday 1st 01695 584480 September, 10am - 4pm. £55. Design and write a play, and perform it for families, friends and the general public.

Edge Hill University - St Helen's Mad Science Summer Camp, week Road, Ormskirk, L39 4QP, 01695 commencing August 1st, children aged 575171, www.edgehill.ac.uk/ 5-11, £35 per day £140 per week Saturday Cycling Club 10:00-11:00 for children with additional needs CATS Sport Club (Children Active Through Sport), Mon-Fri, 8.30-5.30, charges apply, search CATS Edge Hill for booking info.

West Summer College for people who have Skelmersdale Campus, College Way, applied/thinking of applying to start a CollegesWN8 6DX, 01695 52300, & course this September 2nd-5th July www.westlancs.ac.uk/ (9:30-3pm) 5 Universities Take Part in the summer reading challenge - are you up to it? Call in for more information. Burscough Library Ormskirk Library A mobile library will be visiting many of the Parbold Library rural areas – Contact Skelmersdale Library Ormskirk Library to find out if Tarleton Library one is Upholland Library - Mill Lane, Burscough, L40 5TJ, 01704 892334, - Burscough St, Ormskirk, L39 2EN,coming 01695 573448

- The Common, Parbold, WN8 7EA, 01257 463769near you

- Market Sq, - Southway

- Hall Green, Upholland,T Skelmersdale, WN8 0PB, 01695 622368 arleton, Preston,, Skelmersdale, PR4 6TU, 01772 WN8 8151796NL, 01695 558627 Arts and Crafts sessions held throughout the summer, check in at your local library

To find your local library http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/libraries

6 Libraries Junior Rangers The Junior Rangers Club runs during Easter and Summer Holidays, for children aged 5-13, to take part in a range of outdoor and indoor activities. All sessions run from 2-4pm and are free to attend. Booking is essential. Booking opens 7 days before each event. To book call 01695 622794. Junior Rangers - Stanley 1st Aug-Animobile Coronation Park, Skelmersdale, 8th Aug-Barn owl Bill 15th Aug-Park Art 22nd Aug-Forest Schools 29th Aug-Homes for wildlife 30th July-Ranger Olympics Junior Rangers - Coronation Park, 6th Aug-Creative Clay Ormskirk 13th Aug-Animobile 20th Aug-Forest Schools 27th Aug-Barn owl Bill

Junior Rangers - Beacon Country 24th July-Day with a Viking, Park, Beacon Lane, Upholland, WN8 26th July-Animobile 7RU, 01695 622794 31st July-Homes for wildlife 2nd Aug-Park Art Over 200 voluntary opportunities 7th Aug-Mini beast safari covering a wide range of activities, 9th Aug-Barn Owl Bill ranging from working with older people 14th Aug-Orienteering/scavenger hunt or younger people, working outdoors in 16th Aug-Forest Schools conservation projects to working in a 21st Aug-Woodland Creation charity shop. We run a certificate 23rd Aug-Creative clay scheme that involves volunteers doing 28th Aug-Jewellery Making 100 or 200 hours voluntary work. When 30th Aug-Pond dipping complete, you are presented a certificate and a written reference which Volunteer Centre - The can be used to enhance employment Ecumenical Centre, Northway, prospects Skelmersdale, WN8 6LU, 01695 733737, A new initiative to assist residents of Search West Lancs Volunteer Centre West Lancashire who are facing barriers to employment & training. The West Lancashire Challenge - programme aims to increase The Ecumenical Centre, Northway, apprenticeships as well as training & Skelmersdale, WN8 6LU, 01695 work experience opportunities within 733737, www.wlcvs.org/ businesses & increase participation in volunteering. You can take part in an action plan, which will take you on a journey towards where you want to be. To take part, contact Gill Hughes on 01695 733737 16+ Volunteering & Challenge 7 The Legacy Rainbow House - West Lancashire Short Break Contact Louise Sumner, 01704 823276 Services Summer Holiday Scheme for more info. 23rd July-31st Aug (excluding bank holidays) for children aged 4-16 with physical & learning disabilities, however none disabled children are accepted too. (10-4pm juniors & 12- Children6pm-seniors). & Tuesdays & Thursdays will be day trips (swimming etc) and the rest of the week will be in-house activities such as Y arts & crafts. Moorgate Nurseryoung School & 1stP August-1-4pm 'Allsorts Session' (play session for children 0-11 with Children's Centre - Moorgate, additional needs or disabilities) Ormskirk, L39 4RY 01695 573470, Various dates in July/August-phone www.moorgate.lancs.sch.uk/ for details with additional'Sensory Sessions'-book a free 45 min sessioneople Twinkle House - 126 Sandy Lane, Summer Play Scheme for children Town Centre, Skelmersdale, WN8 aged 5-18 with disabilities and needs8LP, 01695 455625, additional needs living in West Lancs. www.twinklehouse.co.uk/ 25th July - 31st August, Monday, Wednesday & Friday 1:30-4:30

Edge Hill University - St Helen's Saturday Cycling Club 10:00-11:00 Road, Ormskirk, L39 4QP, 01695 Adapted bicycles, tricycles and other 575171, www.edgehill.ac.uk/ cycles suitable for a wide range of needs, including those of wheelchair users

Barnardos - 01772 629470 Contact: 5 week play scheme for children Marie Hampson with disabilities 25th July-20th August, every Tuesday & Thursday. On Tuesday's its open for Primary School children and Infants (under 4's 12-3pm, Primary School ages 10-4pm) at St John's On Thursday's it's open to children12-3pm at Birch Green Community Centre, Skelmersdale

Mosaic - Contact Claire Fryer on Residential Holidays & some 01772 325350 for more details sessions at 'Rock & River' (an outdoors pursuit centre based in Mawdesley) 8 The Grove - Station Approach, Stay & Play Sessions, Burscough, L40 0RZ, 01704 896424 Children with additional needs (0-11 & their siblings) arts, crafts, games & activities, 3:30-5 third Wednesday of each month (18th July & 15th August)

Hesketh Bank Christian Centre Stay & Play Sessions, - Moss Lane, Hesketh Bank, PR4 6AA, Children with additional needs (0-11 01772 815021 and their siblings) arts, crafts, games & activities, 3:30-5 first Tuesday of each month (3rd July & 7th August) Children eople& Young P with additional needs

Why not get involved with your local uniformed group. Learn new skills, meet new people and have fun

1439 (Skelmersdale) SQN-Air Training Corps - 01695 51603 8th (Bispham Methodist) Scout Group - Billinge, 01942 511999 Ormskirk Air Cadets - 01695 576377 Ormskirk District Scout Active Support Unit - 01695 576219 Ormskirk & District Scout Group - 01704 897064 Skelmersdale & West Lancs Sea Cadet Corps - 01695 727492 Asland Division Guide Association - Hesketh Bank, 01772 815756 Ormskirk Moorgate District Guide Association - 01695 572546

Parbold District Guide Association - 01704 822943

The Guide Association (Ormskirk & Skelmersdale) - 0151 5317308 Uniformed Groups 9 Green Fayre - Beacon Country Park, Celebration of the great outdoors & Beacon Lane, Upholland, WN8 7RU, countryside life. 01695 622794 21st & 22nd July 11-5pm displays, dogs, birds of prey, crafts & activities. , rides and a folk marquee Parking & entry free of charge

Barn Dance - Parbold Douglas 13th July £13.50 per ticket Playing Fields 07780 953545, Music & all you can eat BBQ www.parbold.info/OtherEvents.aspx Bring your own drinks

Irish Barn Dance - Northfields 14th July, 7:30 until late Farm, Rufford, L40 1SX, 07759122656 £15 including fish and chips & desert (For Tickets)

Manor Farm Music Festival - 12 hours of music Manor Farm, Shore Road, Hesketh Camping available 14th July Bank, PR4 6XQ, 01772 812530, www.manorfarmfest.org

Parbold Village Festival - Parbold 14th July 1-5 Olympics Theme. Douglas School, Lancaster Lane, Competitions, displays, annual tug of Parbold, WN8 7HS, 01257 462007, war, music stalls, bar, bbq and a café www.parbold.info/OtherEvents.aspx

Walking Festival - 01695 622794, 1-15th August various times & Search West Lancs walking Festival locations - Please see the website for more details

MotorFest - Ormskirk Town Centre & Sunday 26th August. A variety of Coronation Park, classic cars & other vehicles, stalls & www.ormskirkmotorfest.com attractions July & August, music events & Summer Music Festival - performances - every Sat & Sun at the Coronation Park, Ormskirk bandstand, most concerts start at 2pm - updates on notice boards

Bickerstock Music Festival - 4th & 5th August (live music) 07808 398 827, www.bickerstock.org Celebratory Barn Dance-3rd August to mark the tenth anniversary

Burscough Wharf - Liverpool Road Summer Food Festival 27th July North, Burscough, L40 5RZ

10Festivals There’s so much to do in West Lancs. Charges may apply for these activities. Please contact the organisation or visit their websites for more details.

Chapel Gallery - St Helen's Road, 25th July-Floral Frenzy Ormskirk, L39 4QR, 01695 571328, 27th July-3D Birds www.chapelgallery.org.uk/ 1st August-Sculptural Relief Bowls 3rd August-ZOOM 7th August-Teddy Bears Picnic 8th August-Fashion & Costume Design find 10th August-Robots out about 15th August-Supa Sock Hero parks and countryside 17th August-Celtic Designs on the borough council 22nd August-Exotic Bird Kites website www.westlancs.gov.uk’ 24th August-Ceramic Wall Hangings 28th August-Sea Side Fun 29th August-Fantastic Fun 31st August-Stunning jewellery

Pots U Paint Studio 18 - c/o Open every day in school holidays The Burscough Wharf, Liverpool Road 10:30-4:30 North, L40 5RZ, 01704 897565, Saturday morning 'MUG' club 10:45-12 www.potsupaint.com/ £8 per child

Burscough Wharf - Liverpool Road Shops and restaurants open North, Burscough, L40 5RZ, through the year www.burscough-wharf.co.uk/ Summer Cinema-15th, 22nd & 29th Visitor AttractionsAugust

Days Out Leisure Lakes - , - Fish Lane, Burscough, L40 0TA, 01704 895181, Tarleton, PR4 6JX, 01772 813446, www.wwt.org.uk/visit-us/martin-mere www.leisurelakes.co.uk/

Farmer Teds - Flatmans Lane, West Lancashire Light , L39 7HW, 0151 5260002, Railway - Station Road, Hesketh www.farmerteds.com Bank, PR4 6SP, 01772 815881, www.westlancs.org/ Meresands Wood - Holmeswood Road, Rufford, L40 1TG, 01704 821809 Rufford Old Hall - 200 Liverpool Road, Rufford, L40 1SG, 01704 Windmill Animal Farm - Red Cat 821254, Lane, Burscough, L40 1UQ, 01704 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/rufford-old- 892282, www.windmillanimalfarm.co.uk hall/ 11 Point 6 Youth Club - Glenburn 23rd July-30th August (closed week School, Yewdale, Skelmersdale, WN8 beginning 6th August) 6JB, 01695 50799 Every Monday 6-8:30 Lead Worker: Ahmed James Every Friday 6-9:30 [email protected] Youth Club activities include: Pool, table tennis, arts and crafts, computer games, access to the internet and/or Olympic Team Games

Digmoor Youth Club, Birleywood, 23rd July-30th Aug Skelmersdale, WN8 9BW, 01695 Every Monday 6:15-9pm (excluding 727483 27th Aug) Lead Worker: Paul Rooney Every Thursday 6:15-9pm (excluding [email protected] 2nd Aug) Youth Club activities include: Pool, table tennis, arts and crafts, computer games OldYPS Skelmersdale-Detached Every Thursday 5-7pm (excluding Youth Work Thursday 9th August) West Lancashire Youth Council To get involved with the Youth LeadY Worker: Danielle Coughlan Council, contact Danielle OR attend [email protected] Ormskirk Youth Centre or Point 6, outh ClubsSkelmersdale or Youth Club Nights Engine Rooms - 14 Westgate, Boom Radio Project-Come & make Skelmersdale, WN8 8AZ, 01695 your own radio programme 24th July- 731016, www.engine-rooms.co.uk/ 28th August (every Tuesday 2-4pm)

Info Centre - Skelmersdale Library, Information and advice about work, Southway, Skelmersdale, WN8 6NL, education, training and anything else 01695 558627, that young people may want to know Search Skelmersdale Info Centre about Lead Worker: Pam Catherall 23rd July-30th Aug [email protected] Every Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 12:30-4:30 (excluding 27th August) Support will also be given on GCSE results day (23rd Aug)

The Grove - Station Approach, Sexual health & relationships drop Burscough, L40 0RZ, 01704 896424 in 23rd July-20th Aug Mondays 7-9pm Youth Club-Fridays 5:30-8pm

Ormskirk Youth Centre- Westend Music Workshops 23rd July-20th Aug Primary School, Grimshaw Lane, Mondays 6:30-9:30 Ormskirk, L39 1PA 01695 581433 Youth Club Tuesdays 5:30-8:30 Carr Lane, Tarleton & Banks Mobile Youth Club 25th July-29th 12 Aug Wednesdays 12-4pm Upholland Youth Club, Upholland Youth Club will not be Community Room by the Library, Hall open over the summer holidays, Green, Upholland, WN8 0PB, 01695 however trips & activities are planned. 50799 8th July-Water Sports (10-4pm) Lead worker: Terry Procter 30th July-Youth Club Session & [email protected] Recruitment for Trips (10-4pm) 2nd Aug-Bowling & laser quest (10- 4pm)Youth Club session & recruitment for trips (10-4pm) 9th Aug-Trip to Maritime/Slavery museum (10-4pm) YPS 13th Aug-Arts & crafts & recruitment young people’s service for trips (10-4pm) (Charges may apply, 16th Aug- Zoo (10-5pm) 20th Aug-Blackpool Sandcastle Water please contact the lead Adventure Park (10-6pm) 23rd Aug-Meal at Highfield worker for information) Restaurant, (11-4pm)

Point 6 Youth Club, Glenburn 8th Aug-Point 6 Mountain Bike School, Yewdale, Skelmersdale, WN8 Activities (10-4pm) 6JB, 01695 50799 9th Aug-Point 6 Football Competition Lead Worker: Ahmed James (10-4pm) [email protected]

Digmoor Youth Club, Birleywood, 2nd Aug-Cinema Trip (6:15-9pm) Skelmersdale, WN8 9BW, 01695 727483 Lead Worker: Paul Rooney [email protected] & events Tarleton 10th Aug-Blackpool Pleasure Beach T (9-6pm) 17th Aug-Banana & Ringos Trip, Rochdale (10-5pm)

Ormskirk & Burscough 31st July-Blackpool Pleasure Beach Lead Worker: Neil Shearer (9-6pm) [email protected] 7th Aug-Banana & Ringos Trip, Rochdale (10-5pm)

Burscough & Tarleton 3rd Aug-Go Karting (10-1pm)

Ormskirk, Burscough & 23rd Aug-Alton Towers (9-10pm) Tarleton YPS13 Need to talk? need some help, information or advice? Contact our Interactive Services. 4 ways to get in touch. Most are free, and they are all anonymous and confidential.

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