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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 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 school holidays and the 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 District Council, partner organisations and external advertisers. Book online from 13 March

AVDC holiday activities can be booked online via the AVDC website at www.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk/doit . Payment will be taken via your credit of debit card only. Parents / guardians will need to register prior to making a booking and provide full details about their participating children. If you don’t have access to a computer, bookings can also be taken via telephone by calling 01296 585301 from 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday. You can also discuss whether the course is suitable for you child by ringing the same telephone number.

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, . 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

AVDC activities pages 7 - 11

Places to visit and things to do pages 12 - 20 did you know? This brochure includes paid advertising. If you are interested in advertising in future editions of the Do-it email [email protected]

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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 Don’t miss out, book now! A stimulating play environment Fun for children, peace of mind for parents, whenever you choose. FEBRUARY HALF TERM PLAY SCHEME 18 to 22 February Jonathan Page Play Centre will take you on a week of exploration. Send rockets sky high with cola experiments, see drawings and pictures transform and shrink in the oven with Shrink Its and delve into outer space and design your own weird and whacky planets. Come to the Centre dressed an alien for an out of this world prize. Make the most of the variety of outdoor facilities including the Little City – Cincinnati play frame. EASTER HOLIDAY PLAY SCHEME 2 to 12 April Participate in our ‘people who help us’ week by dressing up in themed outfits. Help find the secret clues to the mystery puzzle in our giant Jonathan Page Play Centre cluedo. Who knows we may even have a surprise visit or two. Don’t forget you can whizz around the go kart track and explore the Galaxy Activity Centre. passport 8.00am to 6.30pm - £28.00 / to leisure £25.00 per child daily passport 8.30am to 3.30pm - £17.50 / to leisure £15.75 per child daily passport 8.00am to 12.30pm - £12.00 / to leisure £10.00 per child daily passport 12.30pm to 5.00pm - £12.00 / to leisure £10.00 per child daily To make a booking . . . • Drop into the Jonathan Page Play Centre between 2pm and 6pm weekdays. • Call 01296 426139 between 2pm and 6pm weekdays. • Post or email the registration form which can be found at www.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk/play All bookings must be accompanied by payment by cash or credit card. Bookings can be made throughout the year Jonathon Page Play Centre, 147 Meadowcroft, Aylesbury HP19 9HH

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Supported February and Easter Activities For children aged 5 - 12 years. by AVDC Lets Play Together aims to promote inclusive play and support for all children, including those from 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. Magic Mayhem Playscheme BPA Indoor Multisports Course Monday 18 to Friday 22 February (10am - 3pm) Thursday 21 to Friday 22 February (10am - 3pm) Tuesday 9 April (10am - 3pm) £14 per day (£10 with passport to leisure holders) or £60 for 5 days (£50 with passport to leisure holders) £14 per day (£10 with Passport to Leisure) or Playscheme to include Colonel Custard’s interactive magic show. £24 for 2 days (£20 with Passport to Leisure) TV Characters Playscheme Sports may include football, tennis, rounders, kwik cricket, hand ball, mini Olympics, and unihockey and will be Tuesday 2 to Friday 5 April (10am - 3pm) taught by our qualified and experienced sports coaches. £14 per day (£10 with Passport to Leisure) or Running at: Community Centre, £48 for 4 days (£40 with Passport to Leisure) Hampden Square, Fairford Leys, Playscheme to include a visit from the Fire Brigade Aylesbury HP19 7HT on ‘Fireman Sam Day’. Friday 5 April (10am - 3pm) Spring Watch Playscheme £14 for 1 day Tuesday 9 to Friday 12 April (10am - 3pm) (£10 with Passport to Leisure) £14 per day (£10 with Passport to Leisure) or Running at: £48 for 4 days (£40 with Passport to Leisure) Buckingham Park Community Centre, Playscheme to include a visit from Basil and Crew’s Mobile Farm. Jubilee Square, Running at: Stocklake Park School, Aylesbury HP19 9DZ Stocklake, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP20 1DP 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] p5 Play Around FREE the Parishes

Aylesbury Vale District Council are once again working with parishes to host a series of play and sports holiday activities for children in rural locations across the Vale on recreation grounds and in village halls.

Each team of staff will have a variety of play equipment for children aged 4+ including soft play, giant games, Play-dough, large construction sets, assorted sports equipment and a bouncy castle. They will also provide daily craft activities, face painting and much more.

Under 5s will be offered a suitable craft activity and toys supported by Sure Start and Barnados Children’s Centres.

Date AM 10am - 12pm PM 2pm - 4pm

Tues 2 April Cuddington Playing Fields (clubhouse if wet) HP18 0AJ

Wed 3 April Buckingham Children’s Centre MK18 1AP

Friday 5 April HP22 5AU Children’s Centre MK18 2PA

Mon 8 April Whaddon Recreation Ground MK17 0LW Buckingham Children’s Centre MK18 1AP

Tues 9 April Ludgershall HP18 9NL HP18 0HE , Aston Park HP22 5HL HP18 0LA

Wed 10 April LU7 9EY

Thurs 11 April Buckingham Family Fun Day, Chandos Park MK18 1AJ 10am - 3pm

Fri 12 April Slapton LU7 9DS Steeple Claydon Children’s Centre MK18 2PA

Up-to-date details about the Easter sessions including specific locations and postcodes for each village can be found at www.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk/play

Would you like Play Around the Parishes to come to your village this summer? If you enjoy the free play and sports sessions that take place over the Easter and Summer holidays then why not suggest you village host one. You can do this by going directly to your parish council or by calling AVDC on 01296 585188. p6 AVDC Holiday Bookable activities

Angling 8 to 16 years

Beginner sessions for those who want to get started in fishing. Fish species will include roach, perch and also carp, bream and tench. All fishing equipment, bottled water, bacterial hand wash and seating will be provided but you can bring your own. Photographs may be taken for the Anglers collection. It is advisable that participants are able to swim 25m. Please bring refreshments, wear suitable clothing and if sunny, hats and sun cream. Participants must have a swimming certificate. Friday 12 April Session 1 Session 2 10.30am - 12.30pm 1.30pm - 3.30pm , Lock 39-40, Starstops Car Park, HP23 4LJ Price: £12 per session £8 per session passport to leisure

Archery 8 to 15 years

Fancy becoming a toxophilite? Qualified archery coaches will lead participants through a variety of skills during these popular fun indoor sessions. Please bring a drink. Friday 5 April Session 1 Session 2 10am - 12pm 1pm - 3pm Manderville School, Ellen Road, Aylesbury HP21 8ES Price: £13 per session £9 per session passport to leisure

Bikeability (Level 1) 7 to 12 years

Qualified instructors from Haddenham Cycle Training will take you through the Level 1 qualification to teach you all the cycle control skills you need. The session will include a safety check and lots of games to help improve cycling confidence whilst having fun at the same time. All participants will receive a Badge and Certificate at the end of the session. Those aged nine or over who achieve Level 1 can go on to do Bikeability Level 2 road cycling course (Please ask for details on the day). Participants must have basic cycling skills to attend this session. A limited number of bikes and helmets are available for loan. If you need to borrow a bike, you must clearly state this at the time of booking so that our instructors can contact you. Please bring a drink. Tuesday 9 April 9.30am - 12.30pm Haddenham Community Junior School, Woodways, Haddenham HP17 8DS Price: £28 £18 passport to leisure 5% discount off the total price if 2 or more siblings are booked on the same course. Only one offer per booking.

Book online - www.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk/doit or tel: 01296 585301 p7 AVDC Holiday Bookable activities

Bikeability (Level 2) 9+ years

Bikeability Level 2 on-road training is suitable for anyone over nine who can control a bike confidently and has completed the Bikability Level 1 course. It covers the basics of riding a bicycle on the road including starting from the side of a road, passing parked cars and side roads, negotiating road narrowings and turning from major to minor roads/or vice versa. The course will also include discussions about cycle lanes and the Highway Code. Please note that places are limited as strict ratios are adhered to. The intention of the course is to increase the participants’ confidence when making road journeys. This course is subsidised by County Council. Please bring a drink. Wednesday 10 - Thursday 11 April (2 day course) 9.30am - 12.30pm Haddenham Community Junior School, Woodways, Haddenham HP17 8DS Price: £39 per 2 day course

Discounts: There is a reduced rate of £60 if both level 1 and 2 are booked together for the same trainee. 5% discount off the total price if 2 or more siblings are booked on the same course on the same dates. Only one offer per booking.

Bikeability (Level 3) 11+ years and must have completed Levels 1 and 2 When you reach Level 3 standard you will be able to deal with all types of road conditions and more challenging traffic situation. The course covers dealing with hazards, making ‘on-the-move’ risk assessments and planning routes for safer cycling. Please bring a drink. Tuesday 9, Wednesday 10 and Thursday 11 April (3 day course) 1.30pm - 3.30pm Tesco Car Park, Jackson Road, Aylesbury HP19 9BF Price: £39 per 3 day course

Glee Academy (Singing and Dance workshop) 8 to 13 years

Love to sing? Love to dance? Then come and join Glee Academy for a workshop filled with current songs for you to learn and your own dance routines to make up. At the end of the day you will perform together as a group to showcase your work (from 3pm-4pm) and parents can return and watch. No previous singing or dancing experience is necessary, just plenty of enthusiasm. You'll leave the workshop with a smile on your face! Please bring a drink. Thursday 4 April 9.30am - 4pm Buckingham Community Centre, Cornwalls Meadow, Buckingham MK18 1RP Price: £25 £20 passport to leisure p8 Book online - www.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk/doit or tel: 01296 585301 p7 AVDC Holiday Bookable activities

Green Park Challenge Day 8+ years

Fancy a challenging day of activities such as the crate stack challenge, mountain biking and climbing. Please bring refreshments, packed lunch and wear suitable clothing. No jeans. Monday 8 April 10am - 3.30pm Green Park, Stablebridge Road, Aston Clinton HP22 5NE Price: £26 £21 passport to leisure Horse Riding 4 to 16 years

Come down to Hartwell Stables for a horse riding taster experience. The morning sessions will consist of supervised grooming and plaiting and half hour lesson. Learn all about the parts of the ponies and how we care for them. The afternoon session will include gymkana games; team games on ponies, suitable for complete beginners or existing riders. This is an excellent chance to try horse riding in a safe but fun environment. Please bring a drink. Groups will be split by age on the day. Thursday 4 April Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 10am - 11am, 11.30am - 12.30pm (4-16yrs) 1pm - 3pm (4-12yrs) Hartwell Stables, Oxford Road, Stone, Aylesbury HP17 8NP Price: £19 per morning session £18 £22 per afternoon session passport to leisure £20 passport to leisure Flower Fairy Frolics 7+ years

Dust off your wings and come and join us for a magical fairy day, filled with fairycraft. Create a beautiful wooden "Finger Fairy", with sparkling wings and flowery costume. Hand-felt a tiny blossom hat and a soft leaf bed and make a decorated flower wand. Quality craft making with sustainable, natural and magical resources. Dress as your favourite fairy, bring a fairy lunch and be prepared for a few surprises! Supported by kind permission of Buckingham Old Gaol Trust. Wednesday 3 April 10am - 3pm Buckingham Old Gaol, Market Hill, Buckingham MK18 1JX Price: £22 £17 passport to leisure

Enchanted Meadow Diorama 7+ years

A special workshop for fairy lovers to create a unique handcrafted playscape. Make a toadstool tower in woolly meadow, ‘plant’ watercolour flowers, dress a tiny meadow fairy and create a flying bird wand! Dress as your favourite fairy, bring a picnic and a surprise to hide in your meadow. Friday 5 April 10am - 3pm Steeple Claydon Village Hall, 48 Queen Catherine Road, Steeple Claydon MK18 2PY Price: £22 £17 passport to leisure

Book online - www.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk/doit or tel: 01296 585301 p97 AVDC Term time classes for children

Street Cheer 7 to 12 years

An exciting mix of street dance and cheerleading, guaranteed to get you moving and learning all the latest moves. There is no need to book, just turn up and join in. Wednesdays 6pm - 7pm, term time only. Community Centre, Prebendal Avenue, Aylesbury HP21 8LF Price: £3 £1.50 passport to leisure

Free Football 14 to 18 years

Supervised matches in a lit and safe environment. Wear suitable sports kit, no studded boots. There is no need to book, just turn up. Mondays 7.30pm - 8.30pm (2 sessions - split by age and/or ability). Ashmead School, Cole Road, Aylesbury HP21 8SU Price: Free

did you know? Information about what’s on for young people can be found at www.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk/events. Then click on young people.

LOOK . . . Activities are available for parents too Ballroom Dancing

Anyone wishing to learn to waltz or foxtrot can attend classes at Mandeville School in Aylesbury. Open to all abilities and levels of experience. New entries welcome. Tuesdays 6pm - 6.45pm Beginners 6.45pm - 7.30pm Improvers MPraicned: e£v3il lpee Sr cshesosoiol, n Ellen Road, Aylesbury HP£211.5 80E pSe r( Mseasisnio Hn all) passport to leisure Ladies only Yoga

Improve your body, mind and spirit. Open to all abilities, mats provided or bring your own. Wednesdays 7.30pm - 8.30pm Southcourt Community Centre, Prebendal Avenue, APryiclees: b£u3r.y5 H0 Pp2e1r s8eLsFsion

p10 Book online - www.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk/doit or tel: 01296 585301 p11 BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW!

p12 DO YOU HAVE A TALENT IN THE ARTS? You can apply for a youth arts bursary if: • You live in Aylesbury Vale • You are aged between 13 and 19 • You would like to attend a one-off short course to enhance your artistic ability The deadline for funding applications is 1st of every month. Application forms can be downloaded from www.aylesburyvaleartscouncil.org.uk

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Please call 01296 435844 for further info or email: [email protected] or visit: www.southcourtwaltoncourtproject.btck.co.uk where you can download a printable version of the booking form. p13 p14 p15 Spring Workshops - all workshops run 10am – 3pm All workshops include materials in the price. Please wear old clothes and bring a packed lunch with you. Places must be booked in advance. Please book early to avoid disappointment.

February Half Term Easter Workshops

Mon 18 February Mon 8 April Penguin Pottery Rabbit Pottery for 7 yrs + for 7 yrs + With Elizabeth Browning With Elizabeth Browning Make penguin families out of clay. Wear old clothes / Make a mad March Hare or some rabbits out of bring an apron. Fee includes bisque firing. clay. Wear old clothes / bring an apron. Fee £20 / £18 members includes bisque firing. £20 / £18 members Tue 19 February Palace of the Winds Tue 9 April for 7 yrs + Peg Doll Circus for 7 yrs + With Pippa North Make an amazing cardboard castle frontage, with With Pippa North open doors to blow through clouds. You need plenty Create two circus performers out of pegs – of puff to play this game! Using a variety of beautiful clowns, ballerinas, acrobats or even the bearded materials collage your creation based on the lady! Then choose which animal you would like buildings and paintings of Hundertwasser. Adults them to ride – how about a dinosaur or (and their puff) welcome! decorated elephant? Create circus magic with £16 / £14 members recycled materials and spectacular resources! Parents / carers go free when accompanying a child £16 / £14 members Parents / carers go free when accompanying a child Wed 20 February Rainbow Dyeing Workshop Wed 10 April For 9 - 14 yrs Money Pig Pottery for 7 yrs + With Anita Osborne Experiment with bright fabric dyes to decorate With Elizabeth Browning T shirts, bags and make banners. Wear old clothes Make a money pig out of clay (or another money and bring some of your favourite items to dye. animal!) Wear old clothes / bring an apron. Fee Price £16 / £14 members includes bisque firing. £20 / £18 members

To book or for more information Tel: 01296 424 332 | Email: [email protected] | Web: www.qpc.org Queens Park Arts Centre, Queens Park, Aylesbury, Bucks HP21 7RT p16 February Half Term at Waddesdon Manor Monday 18 - Sunday 25 February Gardens, Woodland Playground, Aviary, Stables Café & Shop open 10.00-5.00 and Easter Fun Friday 29 March - Monday 1 April Cadbury Easter Trails, games and face painting from 10.00 For more information, and admission charges visit www.waddesdon.org.uk or phone 01296 653226 Waddesdon Manor on the A41 between Aylesbury & Bicester

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Half Term High Ropes Inflatable Fun Thursday 21 February, 11am - 3pm Thursday 11 April, 11am - 3pm Kingsbury Market Square Enjoy some monkey business this half See if you can conquer the bungee run, term and see if you can make it all the take bouncy castle by storm, bounce in way around our high ropes course, our dome, and zoom down the mega climb to the top of spider mountain and slide. There is also free face painting. zoom down the slide! There will also be a bouncy dome and ball pond too.

Farmers’ Market Easter Treasure Hunt Last Tuesday of every month, Thursday 4 April, 11am - 3pm 9am - 2pm High Street Market Square Join us for an Easter treasure hunt with Come to the Farmers’ Market for lots of prizes to be won. Can you find all fabulous local produce. the clues and get to the treasure? p18 p19