A Vale Swimming and Fitness Centre, Aylesbury and the Swan Pool and Leisure Centre, Buckingham
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do-it spring 2014 Activities for children and families in Aylesbury Vale Includin C g community free & D lo w cost ac V tivities A The number above is for a translation of this booklet only - not to book This leaflet is available in large print - call 01296 585301 AVDC Safeguarding & protecting children and young people Children & young people greatly benefit from taking part in leisure activities, which give them the opportunity to be healthy and active, to have fun, to learn new skills and to make new friends. We view the safeguarding and protection of children and young people of the upmost importance and ensure that all steps are taken to keep children and young people safe. As such we welcome any questions you may have about our activities and issues around safety. • AVDC has a Child Protection policy • All coaches and leaders have up-to-date qualifications • All staff and volunteers have attended recognised training courses in child protection and health and safety • All staff and volunteers will have been assessed with regard to their suitability to work with children and young people. This includes a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check, reference check and interview. If you have any questions regarding safeguarding children and young people please tel: 01296 585301 or visit www.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk/leisure-culture Sign up for FREE text alerts Recieve free texts about activities and events run by AVDC. To sign up simply complete the registration form at www.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk/textalerts , chose which topics you’d like to recieve messages about and leave the rest to us! The texting service is free to receive texts and we hope to extend it to include other services in the future. We promise not to use your mobile phone details for anything other than the texting service. We also promise to keep your mobile details secure in accordance with all the Data Protection laws. welcome Welcome to the Spring edition of Do-it. This booklet is for children and families and provides activities, things to do and ideas to develop skills throughout the February half term and Easter school holidays and Spring months. Included in this edition are details of artistic and sporting opportunities, local events and an array of play activities brought to you by Aylesbury Vale District Council, partner organisations and external advertisers. Where possible, activities provided by AVDC are inclusive. Don’t forget there are discounts on many activities and play scheme places for Passport to Leisure holders. Passport to Leisure holders who are 16 years and under qualify for free swimming during public sessions at Aqua Vale Swimming and Fitness Centre, Aylesbury and the Swan Pool and Leisure Centre, Buckingham. To find out more or to see if you qualify visit www.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk/passport or call 01296 585301. contents Play activities pages 4 - 6 Term time activities page 7 Holiday activities, events and things to do pages 8 - 16 did you know? This brochure includes paid advertising. If you are interested in advertising in future editions of the Do-it email [email protected] Let us keep you up-to-date . Sign up to the AVDC leisure e-newsletter to get regular updates about events, activities and leisure opportunities. Email [email protected] This brochure has been printed using vegetable based inks on material sourced from carefully managed Published by Aylesbury Vale District Council sustainable forests with FSC accreditation. PLEASE RE-CYCLE THIS BROCHURE Every effort has been made to ensure that the information listed is correct. However we advise that you check the details when booking or before attending the activity. The publisher cannot accept any responsibility for inaccuracies, omissions or errors. No responsibility can be accepted for inaccuracies, omissions or errors made by contributors. AVDC is a Data Controller under the Data Protection Act. We hold information for purposes specified in our notification to the Information Commissioner and may use this information for any of them. We may get information about you from others, or we may give information to them. If we do, it will only be as the law permits, to check accuracy of information, prevent fraud or detect crime or to protect public funds. p3 FREE Aylesbury Vale District Council, Bucks Play Association and SureStart Centres are providing a series of play, sports and arts activities for children aged 1 - 11 years across various parishes in the Vale. Arts & Crafts Giant Games Soft Play Circus Skills Bouncy Castles Sports Sand Pit Team Games Parachutes Games and much more Up-to-date details about the Easter sessions can be found at www.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk/play Date AM 10am – 12pm PM 2pm – 4pm Tues 8 April Ludgershall Memorial Hall HP18 9PD Bierton Sports Centre and Recreation Ground HP22 5AS Wed 9 April Cuddington Playing Field HP18 0AJ Winslow Sports and Recreation Ground MK18 3JA (Club House if wet) Thurs 10 April Pitstone Recreation Ground and Memorial Hall LU7 9EY Fri 11 April Ashendon Playing Field and Steeple Claydon Children’s Centre MK18 2PA Pavilion HP19 0HE Mon 14 April Calvert Green Community Centre and Green MK18 2FJ Buckingham Children’s Centre MK18 1AP Tues 15 April Waddesdon Recreation Ground HP18 0LA 10am – 2pm (Village Hall if wet) Wed 16 April Great Brickhill Parish Hall MK17 9BA Slapton Recreation Ground LU7 9DS Would you like Play Around the Parishes to come to your village this summer? Go directly to your parish council and suggest your village host one. Call 01296 585188. Please note that outdoor sessions are weather dependent. There may be sites that do not have toilet facilities. Please bring your own refreshments. There’s no need to book, just turn up. Parents MUST stay and supervise their children. p4 p5 LLeettss PPllaayy TTooggeetthheerr February Half Term and Easter Activities For children aged 5 - 12 years Supported Lets Play Together aims to promote inclusive play and support for all children, including those from by AVDC mainstream schools and those with special needs or disabilities, and to provide a safe, exciting environment for children of all abilities to have fun, learn new skills and make friends. Play schemes include art and craft activities, face painting, soft play area, parachute games, sports and an outdoor play area. Talent Playscheme Monday 17 to Friday 21 February (10am – 3pm) ‘ ’ £14 per day (£10 Passport to Leisure) or £60 for 5 days (£50 Passport to Leisure) Play scheme to include Colonel Custard’s interactive magic show. When I Grow Up Playscheme Tuesday 8 to Friday 11 April (10am – 3pm) ‘ ’ £14 per day (£10 Passport to Leisure) or £48 for 4 days (£40 Passport to Leisure) Play scheme to include a visit from a professional baker. Countryside Playscheme Monday 14 to Thursday 17 April (10am – 3pm) ‘ ’ £14 per day (£10 Passport to Leisure) or £48 for 4 days (£40 Passport to Leisure) Play scheme to include a birds of prey display. Running at: Stocklake Park School, Stocklake, Aylesbury HP20 1DP BPA Indoor Multisports Course Sports may include football, tennis, cricket, dodgeball, golf, mini Olympics, basketball and unihockey. Taught by our qualified and experienced sports coaches. Thursday 20 to Friday 21 February (10am – 3pm) Monday 14 to Tuesday 15 April (10am – 3pm) £14 per day (£10 Passport to Leisure) or £24 for 2 days (£20 Passport to Leisure) Running at: Fairford Leys Community Centre, Hampden Square, Fairford Leys, Aylesbury HP19 7HT Friday 11 April (10am – 3pm) Tuesday 22 April (10am – 3pm) £14 for 1 day (£10 Passport to Leisure) Running at: Buckingham Park Community Centre, Jubilee Square, Aylesbury HP19 9DZ There are limited spaces so please book early to avoid disappointment. For more information visit our website www.bucksplay.co.uk or contact B.P.A. on 01296 745827/ 07989 317391 or email [email protected] p6 DISABILITY • ARTS • SPORTS • HEALTH DASH is Aylesbury Vale District Council's programme for disabled adults and young people over the age of twelve. TUESDAY CLUB DOORWAYS Dance Group THURSDAY CLUB Tuesdays 5pm-7pm Wednesdays 4pm-5pm Thursdays 5pm-7pm 1 hour of swimming followed by 1 1 hour of intergrated dance. 1 hour of multi sports followed by hour of multi sports. Aqua Vale Swimming and Fitness 1 hour of swimming. Swan Pool and Leisure Centre, Centre, Aylesbury. Booker Park School, Aylesbury. Buckingham. £7 per session paid per term in £4 per session booked in 10 week £4 per session booked in 10 week advance / £4 blocks or £4.50 weekly passport to leisure blocks or £4.50 weekly For more information call or visit 01296 585195 www.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk/dash p7 Holiday Workshops for Children All workshops include materials in the prices. Please wear old clothes and bring a packed lunch with you. Places must be booked in advance. Book early to avoid disappointment. February Half Term Workshops Easter Workshops Mon 17 February 10am – 3pm Mon 7 April 10am - 3pm Pottery Bug Hotels for 7 yrs + Pottery Woolly Jumpers for 7 yrs + with Elizabeth Browning with Elizabeth Browning Make a ladybird or beetle and make a pottery home for Make sheep and a family of lambs out of clay in this your bug and its friends for the garden. Fee includes Easter-themed workshop. Fee includes bisque firing. bisque firing. Tue 8 April 10am – 3pm Tue 18 February 10am – 3pm ‘Shimmering Sheep’ Arts & Crafts for 7yrs + ‘Giddy Up’ Arts & Crafts for 7yrs + with Pippa North with Pippa North Wet-felt a fabulous pair of colourful sheep, adding Using a variety of natural and recycled materials we will sparkles to help them shimmer! We will use the finest create our own multi-coloured string of ponies.