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Activity Schemes for Summer 3 St Johns, Intro, Edge Hill, Tarleton, Clarkes, Grove, WLSSP, Shares Lancashire Activity Centres 7 Artz, JMO, Rock n River, Twinkle House, PP, Nye Bevan Children’s Centres 11 Children Centres, St John’s Children Centre, Lancashire YPS Community Clubs 14 Korean Martial Arts Academy, RAF Air Cadets, Ormskirk Tennis Club, Dauntless Cheer, Base Dance, Momentum Trampoline Club Community Activities 17 Celebrate , Canal and River Trust, Libraries, Junior Rangers, West Lancashire Walking Festivals, Green Fayre, Summer Music at Coronation Park Ormskirk Motorfest Useful Information 22 Send Local Offer, Opportunities for Young Carers, Family Information Service, Active West Lancs

Disclaimer West Lancashire School Sport Partnership has compiled this booklet on behalf of West Lancashire Borough Council from various sources and we are not responsible for any of the content from providers or advertisers in this guide, nor for the delivery or safety of any of the events, activities, services or products. Neither are we affiliated with, or endorse, any advertisers published in this guide or the services or products they offer. We do have some advice about choosing quality and safe activities for you and your children which you can find by visiting the Lancashire Children and Young People’s Trust website: http://www.lancashirechildrenstrust.org.uk/web/viewdoc.asp?id=121128 Activity Schemes for Summer

St John’s £8 Per Day Catholic Birch Green, Skelmersdale Catherine Roberts-Co-ordinator 01695 721323 From Monday 25th July until Friday 5th August 2016 9.30am-3.30pm | 5-11 years old Mix of activities ranging from sport, arts and crafts, team building etc.

Into Cricket £75pp Sport Centre @ St Bede’s Catholic High School, Ormskirk, L39 4TA [email protected] [email protected] 07725367754 Monday 8th - Friday 12th August 2016 | 10am-4pm Daily School Yr 3 to 9 (Ages 7-14) | £75 per person for 5 Day Summer Camp Cricket Summer Camp being held at the Sports Centre at St Bede’s Catholic High School, run alongside Jack Snowdon (Club Coach – Ormskirk Cricket Club).

Edge Hill Sport From £14-49* Edge Hill Sport, St Helens Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4QP 01695 559867 [email protected] www.edgehill.ac.uk/edgehillsport/junior-activities/cats-club/ Monday 25 July until Friday 2 September 2016 (Weekdays only excluding Monday 29 August 2016) 8.30 – 17.30 | Ages 8 years to 12 years Our C.A.T.S. Club intends to motivate Children to be Active Through Sport and gain enthusiasm so that they find sport enjoyable and rewarding whatever their ability. The club offers a variety of activities that are specially adapted for the children attending each day. The club allows children to thrive in a positive environment, where teamwork, encouragement and fun are an everyday occurrence and confidence is developed through learning new skills and enjoying favourite activities. * Additional discounts apply for siblings. Activity Schemes for Summer

Tarleton Academy Prices Vary* Hesketh Ln, Tarleton, Preston PR4 6AQ www.tarletonacademy.org [email protected] 01772 812644 Monday to Friday between 9am – 5pm 1st August, 8th August, 15th August, 22nd August, 29th August Ages 5 to 11 | *£20 per day £85.00 per full week Holiday camp for young people offering a range of sports and art & craft activities including swimming.

Clarkes’ Golf Juniors £20 Clarkes’ Golf Centre & Driving Range, Per Day Mill Lane, Rainford, St Helens, WA11 8LN [email protected] 07590080570 (Scott) Summer Camp Dates from 10am – 2pm: Tues 2nd, 9th & 30th August, Thurs 18th & 25th August Ages 4 to 12 | £20 per day Covering all areas of the game from driving to putting, we use fundamental movement skills such as running, jumping & throwing to help create athlete first golfers. Most importantly we provide a fun learning environment for juniors to make new friends and progress at their own rate.

Grove Activity Programme From £5-15* The Grove Youth, Community and Childrens Centre, [email protected] | [email protected] 01704 896424 Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 10.00am – 3.30pm at The Grove Youth, Community and Childrens Centre Tuesdays (times dependent) – trips out leaving from The Grove Starts Monday 25th July till Thursday 25 August 2016 *Cost £5 per person per day Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays £15 for Tuesday trips out We aim to equip the members with important social and personal skills such as decision making, teamwork, active listening, co-operation, and communication. We do this through activities such as art and crafts, sports, drama, music, swimming, workshops, cooking, archery much more and trips to local areas of interest. Activity Schemes for Summer

WEST LANCASHIRE SCHOOL SPORT PARTNERSHIP SUMMER HOLDAY CAMP 2016 Our holiday camps are delivered by fully qualified and experienced staff Activities take place at our host that have been delivering PE and School Lordsgate Township school sport in 60 Primary schools Primary School, Lordsgate Drive, across West Lancashire for the last 3 Burscough, Ormskirk L40 7RS -5 years. The staff will be familiar to Summer 2016 Holiday Club many of your children already and we dates are: are really excited to work with them Mon 25th July – Fri 29th July over the summer holidays. All staff are Mon 1st August – Fri 5th August a minimum Level 2 qualified as well as Mon 8th August – Fri 12th August being first aid trained and DBS cleared. There are opportunities to win medals, certificates and prizes everyday Activities include: throughout the week!!! INVASION GAMES – Prices are extremely competitive at Basketball, Football, Touch Rugby, £15 per day or £70 for the whole Netball, Hockey and Handball week and we can also discuss sibling discounts with you. STRIKING AND FIELDING – Cricket and Rounder’s Activities will run from 9.00am - 4.00pm each day with an 8.45am GYM AND DANCE drop off and 4.15pm pick up. NET AND WALL – Tennis and Dodgeball Children will need to bring a packed lunch and drinks to last the day as well ATHLETICS AND OUTDOOR ED as appropriate footwear and clothing ACTIVITIES ARTS and CRAFTS for a range of sporting activities.

To book your child’s place or for further information please contact Matt Tuffs on 07730177564 or email [email protected] or return booking forms along with payment to Lordsgate Primary school. Please visit our facebook page at www.facebook.com/westlancashiressp Activity Schemes for Summer Activity Centres

Artz Centre Prices Vary* Birch Green Road, Skelmersdale WN8 6QE Tel: 07761 639155 [email protected] [email protected] Photography Course Holiday Clubs £25 | Ages 7+ £50 whole week or £13 a day Every Tuesday 6pm till 9pm School ages Year 2 - 7 From Jul 26th to Aug 30th From Mon Aug 1st - Fri Aug 5th & Mon Suitable for all levels of ability, this course Aug 22nd - Fri Aug 26th | 9am till 3:30pm will educate students on the skills required We provide the very best in holiday camp to take a great photograph. activities, centering the wonderful world Queen Solo Event of performing arts and media. You’ll learn how to dance and sing, take part in drama £5 adult or £3 under 12 | All ages workshops, create photographic story August 19th & 20th | Doors open at 6:30 boards, use our state-of-the-art recording pm to start show at 7pm studio, and play countless games. Most Showcasing our talented students, this importantly, you will learn to work as a year’s theme is the iconic music of Queen. team and develop social interaction skills.

JMO Sports Park Prices Vary* Liverpool Road, Skelmersdale, Lancs, WN8 8BX 01695 550426 [email protected]

Saturday Coaching Holiday Soccer Schools Sessions from 10am | 4-12 years 5-12 Years | 10am-3pm each day Entry level coaching in a fun and 3 Day Soccer Schools running over the friendly environment Summer Holidays

Goalkeeper Coaching Academy Sessions from 6pm every Monday Monday Nights 6:15pm | 5-13 years 5-16 years Advanced level development programme FA Qualified Level 2 & 3 Coaches Activity Centres

Rock n River Prices Vary* Cliffs Farm Activity Centre, Wood Ln, Mawdesley, Lancashire, L40 2RL For children aged between 8 – 15yrs From 25th July till 2nd September. We run adventurous activities throughout the year, for all different age groups. For the summer holidays, our activity programme is all about having a great time and being active. It’s for young people to experience challenging, unique activities, make new friends and return to school healthier and more confident. All activities are available on site, with a high ropes course, climbing tower, an expanse of woodland and idyllic lake. Children can be dropped off anytime Monday to Friday between 8-9am and picked up between 4-5pm, or just come along for a half day, to test the water! *£26pp for a full day, £16pp for a half day, lunch can also be provided at an additional cost of £3pp.

Twinkle House Prices Vary* Twinkle House, 2 Gorsey Place, East Gillibrands, Skelmersdale, WN8 9UP 01695 455625 [email protected] www.twinklehouse.co.uk Twinkle House Provides a sensory-based personalised support service for children and young people 0-19 with Disabilities and Additional Needs living in West Lancashire and neighbouring areas. Activities Provided Monday to Saturday between 10.15 – 5.30 *(times and prices available on website) Available to Anyone : Sensory Light or Dark Room and Sensory Hydrotherapy Available for CYP 0-19 with Disabilities or Additional Needs 1:1 Sensory Based Support Free (by Referral) Sleep Support Service Free (by Referral) Yoga & Mindfulness | Dance & Movement Therapy | Family Hydrotherapy Family Sensory Time Activity Centres

Ormskirk Park Pool Prices Vary* Park Rd, Ormskirk L39 3BY 01695 576325 Holiday Activities Wednesday 27th July - Wednesday 31st August 2016

Inflatable Fun Times...withTHE BEAST Junior Gym Mondays & Thursdays Monday - Friday 2:15pm - 3:15pm | £2.60 10am - 12noon & 4pm - 5pm | £3 (Thursdays for 8-15yrs who can swim 11yrs - 15 yrs. 25 metres) Please note that the main pool will be cleared at 1:45pm prior to Adult Length Swimming the event. Monday - Friday Family Fun Disco 12noon - 1pm | £3.40 Want to swim lengths at dinner time Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays weekdays, we will reserve a third of the 1:30pm - 3:30pm | £2 pool for adults. Main pool only. Family Fitness Junior Fun Swimming Every Day | £3 Monday - Friday Child member must be 11 - 15yrs. 3pm - 4pm | £1 Child must also be accompanied by an Come swim with us this summer for just 18yrs+ adult member. £1! Activity Centres

Nye Bevan Swimming Pool Prices Vary* Southway, Skelmersdale WN8 6LT 01695 727111 Wednesday 27th July – Wednesday 31st August 2016

Inflatable Fun Times...withTHE BEAST Junior Gym Thursdays | 2:00pm - 3:00pm | £2.00 11yrs - 15 yrs | £3.20 For 8-15yrs who can swim 25 metres. Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays Please note that the main pool will be 4pm - 5pm cleared at 1:30pm prior to the event. Tuesdays & Thursdays: 11am - 12noon

Bring Your Own Floats Adult Length Swimming Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays Monday - Friday 1:30pm - 3:30pm | £2 Main pool only. 12noon - 1pm | £3.40 Want to swim lengths at dinner time 5 Day Intensive Swimming weekdays, we will reserve a third of the Lesson Course pool for adults. Monday 1st - Friday 5th August | £25 Beginners 9am - 10am Children’s Swimming Intermediate 10am - 11am Monday - Friday 3pm - 4pm | £1 Come swim with us this summer for just £1! Children’s Centres

West Lancashire Children’s Centres Isabell Sutherland, Extended Services Manager WL CC Cluster 07825 584710 [email protected]

Sessions are running from w/c 25th July 2016 – w/c 29th August 2016

Wriggles and Giggles | Birth – Crawling Breastfeeding Group | £1 Per Child £1 Per Child A relaxed and informal drop-in; come along Play group for parents and babies from to meet other mums at any stage of their birth to crawling; meet other parents and breastfeeding journey; staff are available if Children’s Centre staff for support and advice you need any advice or support on caring for your little one. Moorgate CC: Thursday 1.30pm – 3.00pm The Grove CC: Tuesday 10.00am – 11.30am Moorgate CC: Monday 1.00pm – 2.30pm Baby Play and Weigh | 0-2 years | FREE Drop-in play session for parents/carers Busy Bodies | 0-7 years | £1 Per Child and babies 0-2; Health Visitor available to Drop-in stay and play session for parents/ weigh babies & provide advice and support carers and children up to 7 years; join us for if required. messy play, singing, creative play and crafts. First Steps CC: Weds 9.30am – 11.00am Park CC: Tuesday 9.30am – 11.00am Digmoor CC: Tuesday 1.00pm – 3.00pm The Grove CC: Friday 10.00am – 11.30am First Steps CC at St Thomas the Martyr Moorgate CC: Thursday 9.30am – 11.00am School: Monday 1.30pm – 3.00pm Park CC: Thursday 1.00pm – 3.00pm Locations • First Steps Children’s Centre: Eavesdale, Tanhouse, Skelmersdale WN8 6BA • Digmoor Community Centre: The Evermoor Hub, Birleywood, Skelmersdale WN8 9HR • First Steps CC at St Thomas the Martyr School: Highgate Road, Upholland, WN8 0HX • Park Children’s Centre: Barnes Road, Skelmersdale WN8 8HN • The Grove Children’s Centre: Station Approach, Burscough L40 0RZ • Moorgate Children’s Centre: Moorgate, Ormskirk L39 4RY Children’s Centres

St John’s Children’s Centre FREE St John’s Children’s Centre, Birch Green Road, Birch Green, Skelmersdale WN8 6JJ 01695 559867

Baby Weigh, Stay and Play Sensory Room* Weekly session: Our Sensory Room is extremely therapeutic Every Thursday 1pm – 3pm and is designed to develop senses through An opportunity to stay, play and learn special lighting, music and objects. Contact together and get your baby weighed with the centre to book. the health visitor. For children aged 0 – 1 and For children 0-5 and their parents, siblings their parents, siblings welcome. welcome and for children with additional needs aged 0 – 11 and their families. Summer Stay and Play Toy Library* Wednesdays 10am – 11:30am on 27.7.16, 3.8.16, 10.8.16, 17.8.16 We have a fantastic selection of Toy Bags suitable for children aged 0-5 that you can A fun drop in session. Come and enjoy a borrow for up to 2 weeks. Please call into the variety of different activities in our fantastic centre for more information. crèche room. For children aged 0-5 and their For children aged 0-5. parents, siblings welcome. Family Forest Fun for Children with *For sensory room bookings and Toy Additional Needs and their families Library Loan Please contact the centre Tuesday 16th August 1pm -3pm on 01695 559867 An exciting outdoor session. Enjoy muddy digging, scavenger & mini beast hunts, forest craft, & den building. For children with additional needs aged 0-11 and their families. Children’s Centres

Lancashire YPS FREE West Lancashire Youth Zone, Yeadon, Skelmersdale, WN8 6NL [email protected] The Young People’s Service works with young people aged 12-19 across Lancashire. As well as providing our own programme of activities, we also work with other organisations to provide diverse and interesting things for young people to do. Young people can access our services across Lancashire in various locations which includes a network of youth zones and young people’s centres. The centres offer a safe place to go to try out new activities and learn new skills whilst having fun with their friends. You can be confident that our staff are well-trained and hold professional qualifications in youth work, information, advice, guidance and social care.

Girls Group at the Youth Zone Open Day at The Youth Zone Weekly session: Weds 27th July at 1pm-4:30pm Every Tuesday 4pm – 7pm from 26/07/16 - 23/08/16 Archery Session Mon 1st August 10am - 1pm Upholland Youth Club Enquire at the Youth Zone at Upholland Library Weekly session: Visit to Blackpool Zoo (off site visit) Every Wednesday 6pm – 9pm from Sat 30th July 27/07/16 - 24/08/16 Enquire at the Youth Zone

Youth Club at The Zone Camping Residential 6-9pm on the following dates: Fri 5th - Sun 7th August July: Thurs 28th + Fri 29th Enquire at the Youth Zone August: Weds 3rd, Thurs 4th, Weds 10th, Thurs 11th, Fri 12th, Weds 17th, Evening Roller Skating Visit (off site) Thurs 18th, Fri 19th, Thurs 25th, Fri 26th Thurs 11th August at Wigan Roller Rink Young Leaders Programme Enquire at the Youth Zone please enquire at the Youth Zone Weekly session: Ormskirk Motorfest (off site) Every Thursday 1pm – 4pm from Sun 28th August 28/07/16 - 25/08/16 Enquire at the Youth Zone + Sat 13th/20th* August 12pm - 3pm *First Aid Skills activity No sessions activities on Mondays or Saturday 27th August Community Clubs

Korean Martial Arts Academy Price Korean Martial Arts Academy Varies* (Pennylands Community Centre), Wheatacre, Old Skelmersdale. [email protected] 07876 685882 We teach Kuk Sool Hapkido; a comprehensive martial arts system incorporating hand strikes and kicks, grappling and throwing techniques, locks, holds and weapons training. Whilst learning these skills, our students build confidence, fitness levels, flexibility, co-ordination and self-discipline whilst also gaining practical self- defence techniques. We are open to students of all ages and abilities and have experience of adapting what we do for people with physical limitations. *All Students: First lesson free! Lifetime membership: £30, suit and belt free upon joining Kids Classes Adult Classes Age 5-14 | £4 Per Lesson: Age 14+ | £5 Per Lesson: Monday & Thursday, 6pm-7pm Monday & Thursday, 7:15pm-8:30pm

Royal Air Force Air Cadets £15 a month 1439 (Skelmersdale) Squadron, Air Training Corps Leah House, Daniels Lane, Digmoor, Skelmersdale WN8 9NH (behind the fire station) Flt Lt J Henderson RAFVR(T) 01695 51603 [email protected] Monday and Friday 7pm-9:45pm Ages 12 - 17 £15 Per Month Membership Subscription As a cadet you’ll have the opportunity to do things that others only dream about. Real flight experiences, adventurous training and camps, sometimes overseas. Competitive sports, drill, shooting, music, abseiling, engineering projects? Our list of activities is long, varied and open to all cadets. Community Clubs

Ormskirk Tennis Club Prices Vary Ormskirk Tennis Club, County Road Ormskirk, L39 3LU [email protected] Holiday Tennis Clubs | Suitable for 5 - 12 years Fun filled games and activities based around Tennis. Dates Prices 25th - 29th July 9:30am - 1:00pm Members 1st - 5th August 1:00pm - 4:30pm £20 per week or £5.00 per day 22nd -26th Aug 9:30am - 1:00pm Non members 29th Aug - 2nd Sept 1:00pm - 4:30pm £30 per week or £7.50 per day

Dauntless Cheer £2 Taster Ashurst Community Centre, Lyndale, Skelmersdale, Lancashire WN8 6UJ 07717199322 | 07824641912 [email protected] facebook.com/dauntlesscheer Taster Session Monday 25th July 4 - 11 Years 6.00pm-7:00pm 12 - 18 Years 7:00pm - 8:30pm Dauntless Cheer is a cheerleading squad that currently consists of 3 teams: mini, youth and senior. Cheerleading is a mixture of stunting (lifts), tumbling (gymnastics), jumps and dance. Monday 25th July is our last session of the season, so we are having a taster session where anyone is welcome to try out cheerleading and consider joining our Dauntless family. Community Clubs

Base Dance Prices Vary Unit 11 Malthouse Business Park – 48 Southport Road Ormskirk L39 1QR 01695578708 [email protected] www.base-dance.com Summer Camp £55 per week Siblings £10 discount or if taking 2nd week Week 1 - 25th-29th July 9-3pm ( 5 Days) Week 2 - 1st - 5th August 9-3pm ( 5 Days ) The club is bursting with activities. Dance, Drama, Nerf gun, Sports, Singing, Circus skills, Musical theatre, UV Glow Disco and much more with a short show at the end of the week for parents to watch. Ages 5+

Acrobatics Camp £15 per day Week 3 - 8th - 11th August 9-1pm( 4 days ) Acrobatics arts qualified teachers will deliver morning sessions in this fun and challenging camp learning various acrobatics moves each morning. Ages 5+

Momentum Trampoline Club £5.50 Glenburn Sports College, Per Class Skelmersdale, WN8 6JB St Bede’s High School, Ormskirk, L39 4TA [email protected]

Mondays & Tuesdays From 4- 6 pm | Ages 5- 16 Mondays at Glenburn Sports College | Tuesdays at St Bede’s High School Momentum trampoline club has been set up in partnership with West Lancashire Sport Development Council and School Sport Partnership. It is an inclusive club for all ages & abilities with lessons led by qualified British Gymnastics coaches. Coaches develop the core FUNdamental skills of each participant, through encouraging repetitions, fitness & ensuring they have lots of fun. The club is aimed at all ages, no matter what level of skills or fitness. The prime objective is to have fun and give the chance to experience something new and challenging. Community Activities

Celebrate Skelmersdale FREE launch* Evermoor Hub (Digmoor Community Centre), Birleywood & Other Skelmersdale Venues [email protected] Via facebook: search “Celebrate Skelmersdale” www.roncooper66.wix.com/skelmersdale1 Starting with a launch day on Saturday 30th July 2016 at Evermoor Hub (Digmoor Community Centre), Celebrate Skelmersdale will promote local community groups and activities across the town. Various activities will be available to watch or take part in throughout both the launch day and at events throughout the following week. These events will be held in locations across Skelmersdale (please see website for venue of various activities at Community Centres, Art and Music Centres and playing fields all over Skelmersdale). Suitable for all ages. *Some activities and sessions may carry a small charge

Canal & River Trust FREE Andrew Blackburn / Kate Sharples [email protected] @CRTCanoeTrail The summer programme starts on 25th July and runs throughout the summer in all areas, between Liverpool - Burscough - Wigan along the Leeds Liverpool Canal. For more detailed information or to book a group/individual on to the programme, please email us. Summer holiday programme of activities on the Leeds Liverpool Canal including canoeing, canalside activities and summer celebrations. Suitable for ages 15 - 25. Community Activities

Lancashire County Council FREE Various Libraries across West Lancashire including Burscough, Ormskirk, Parbold, Skelmersdale, Tarleton & Upholland 03001236703 Craft sessions, Rhyme time, family games, lego, also children can take part in The Lancashire Reading Journey, were they have to complete various reading related challenges to receive a certificate upon completion. ALL the Lancashire Libraries will be participating in the Lancashire Reading Journey

Burscough Library Skelmersdale Library Crafts & Quiz Trail (drop In Sessions) Saturday 16 July 10:30 - 11:30 Monday 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd August Launch party for The Lancashire 10-12noon Reading Journey at our regular Family Rhyme Time (Pre School Age) Saturday Club, enjoy our teddy bears Thursday 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th August picnic and sign up for the Summer 10:45am Reading Journey – Remember to bring your favourite bear! Tarleton Library More fun at Skelmersdale library! Summer Reading Journey Fun – reading Activities and crafts every Thursday and craft activities in August between 2pm and 3pm. Tuesday 2, 9, 16, 23 August Upholland Library 10:30-11:30 Rhyme Time (Pre School Age) Family Games and Lego Thursday’s in August Wednesday 3, 10, 17, 24 August from 2.15pm-2.45pm abc 1:30-3:30 Lego 123 All ages welcome. Monday’s in August Parents must stay with their children from 5-6pm Community Activities

West Lancashire Borough Council FREE Parks & Countryside Ranger Service Beacon Country Park, Beacon Lane, Upholland, WN8 7RU 01695 622794 | www.westlancs.gov.uk/countryside [email protected] Junior Ranger Programme West Lancs Walking Festival 1st – 24th Aug | 2-4pm Throughout August Ages 5-12yrs welcome* All ages welcome* Coronation Park, Ormskirk Sat 30th July Hunters Hill Circular Mon 1st Aug Natural Art 8 miles | Meet at 10am Hunters Hill Mon 8th Aug Homes for Wildlife Sun 31st July Circular Mon 15th Aug Urban Nature Detectives 8 miles | Meet 10am Ruff Wood Mon 22nd Aug Wonderful Trees Wed 3rd Aug Martin Mere Reedbed Walk Beacon Country Park, Upholland 2 miles | Meet 10am Martin Mere Sat 6th Aug Tarleton Circular Tue 2nd Aug Outdoor Survival 7 miles | Meet 10am Tarleton Library Thu 4th Aug Creative Clay Tue 9th Aug Wonderful Trees Sun 7th Aug Thu 11th Aug Minibeast Safari Gorse Hill Nature Reserve Walk Tue 16th Aug Natural Art 4 miles | Meet 10am Gorse Hill NR Thu 18th Aug Orienteering Tue 9th Aug Burscough Circular Tue 23rd Aug Food & Fires 6 miles | Meet 10am Platts Lane Thu 25th Aug Beautiful Birds Sat 13th Aug Useful & Medicinal Plants Stanley Coronation Park, 4 miles | Meet 10am Beacon Country Park Skelmersdale Sun 14th Aug Beacon Canal Loop 8 miles | Meet 10am Beacon Country Park Wed 3rd Aug Urban Nature Detectives Wed 17th Aug Creative Clay Tue 16th Aug Mere Sands Wood Walk 4 miles | Meet 10am Mere Sands Wood Richmond Park, Burscough Sat 20th Aug Ormskirk Bat Walk Wed 10th Aug Urban Nature Detectives 2 miles | Meet 8pm Coronation Park Wed 24th Aug Natural Art Sun 21st Aug Fairy Glen Circular Booking Required (Contact details above). U’8’s 8 miles | Meet 10am Fairy Glen must be accompanied by a responsible adult Wed 24th Aug Ormskirk Circular *West Lancs Walking Festival: Under 14’s to be 6 miles | Meet 10am Coronation Park accompanied by an adult aged 18+. Please ensure Sat 27th Aug Burscough Wetlands Walk you wear suitable clothing & footwear. Longer 12 miles | Meet 10am Platts Lane walks will have a scheduled lunch stop and you will require a packed lunch. It’s good practice to carry a Sun 28th Aug Beacon Bat Walk drink with you on all walks. 4 miles | Meet 8:30pm Beacon Country Park Community Activities

Green Fayre FREE Beacon Country Park, Beacon Lane, Upholland, WN8 7RU Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th July Beacon Country Park, Upholland. 11.00am-5.00pm. Parking and entry are free. Tickets are not required.

The Green Fayre is a celebration of the countryside and countryside living and attracts thousands of visitors each year. Come and see a variety of arena shows including dog display teams, birds of prey demonstrations and a Viking encampment. Discover traditional and modern woodcraft techniques by taking a stroll through the Working Woodland area and visit a range of traders and exhibitors in the Craft & Healthy Lifestyle Marquees. The main showground contains more traders and attractions including plenty of rides and activities to keep the children entertained. There is also a folk marquee, with a seating area for you to while away the afternoon whilst enjoying some traditional music. Come and experience West Lancashire’s largest Countryside event of the year!

Summer Music at Coronation Park FREE Coronation Park, Park Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 3BY Saturdays and Sundays Last weekend in July and all weekends in August! The Ranger service organises a jam packed music programme during the summer months at Coronation Park in Ormskirk.

LINE UP Sat 30 July - Wayne Carrick Band Sun 14 Aug - Coppull and Standish Band Blues & Covers Band Led By Guitarist Wayne. Sat 20 Aug - Red Eyed Jedi: Best of Local Sun 31 July - Skelmersdale Prize Band Ska & 2 Tone Beats with Brass Section Sat 6 Aug -Ukes At The Wharf Sun 21 Aug - Farnworth And Walkden Band Local Ukulele Band Sat 27 Aug - Georges Big Shed: Straight Sun 7 Aug - Flixton Brass Band from Shedbeat Studios Rock Pop Blues Sat 13 Aug - Searchin Original from the Power Trio. Mersey Beat Sound from the 60s Sun 28 Aug - Trinity Girls Brass Band Community Activities

Ormskirk Motorfest FREE Various locations across Ormskirk http://www.ormskirkmotorfest.com/ Sunday 28th August Show starts at 11am, closed road parades 2.30pm to 4.30pm Now entering our fifth year, Ormskirk MotorFest is run and organised by Aintree Circuit Club in conjunction with West Lancashire Borough Council. Limited free Town Centre Parking....Park and Ride from Edge Hill University – A570 – £5/car with a free bus ride in historic Liverpool Corporation Double Decker’s! A fabulous feast of sounds, smells and automotive design and technology over the last 100 years...From thundering Stock cars to the sweetest sounding Vintage and Classic Automobiles and Motorcycles...see and hear a Formula 1 car start up and run!

Town Centre Come and find us in the town centre near the clock tower. We take over the streets of Ormskirk for the day, where you can get up close to the cars, motorcycles and their enthusiastic owners. Coronation Park: More great cars and motorcycles located in the park, nestled between food and drink venues and a variety of stalls. Live music will be provided in the band stand. Parade: The highlight of the day for many people is the afternoon parade. We close the one way system to the public, to provide space for the world’s best cars and bikes to parade through the town. This is one of the few places you can see a F1 car being driven through a town centre; not something you would want to miss! Useful Information

Lancashire Break Time SEND Local Offer Short breaks give the primary carer of a The SEND Local Offer brings together child a break from their caring role whilst information that is helpful to children and the child or young person attends a fun young people with special educational needs activity. The break is for a period of at least and disabilities and their families. two hours. The information is available in the special The criteria to qualify for Lancashire Break educational needs and disabilities section of Time short breaks is to be the primary carer Lancashire County Council’s website of a child or young person with special www.lancashire.gov.uk/SEND educational needs and/or disabilities, aged The local offer is an ambitious project and we 0 to 18 years and with difficulty accessing need you to get involved and help us shape universal services. The child/young person this offer. must live in Lancashire. Please explore the site and give us feedback There is a minimum charge of £1 per hour about what is working well, what we could do for the activities. If you think you meet the differently and where there might be gaps in criteria and would like a short break, you information and services. need to contact the provider direct for more information and to reserve a place. All For more information on Lancashire provision is on the Lancashire Local Offer. Break Time and the SEND Local Offer visit (www.lancashire.gov.uk/SEND)

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