Card 2012 Charnwood Leisure Pass

CARD 2012 CHARNWOOD LEISURE PASS

DISCOUNT DIRECTORY valid until 31st March 2013 CHARNWOOD LEISURE PASS Your Wild Card offers the best there is to see and do in and round Charnwood. We’ve also teamed up with national attractions so you can use your pass on holiday in the UK. This is your ticket to great experiences at fantastic prices all – year round. Whether you’re after something to do in the summer sun or to make your winter a little warmer, the Wild Card is the leisure pass for you. So get one now for amazing savings at major attractions, activity centres, sports clubs and shops.

The following is a list of places where you can go CARD WARNING

To avoid disappointment please check with participating venues about opening times, how to get there and the normal ticket price before you make your journey.

These offers were correct at the time of printing. Charnwood Borough Council cannot accept responsibility for any amendments or inaccuracies. ATTRACTIONS See the sights in a selection of castles, museums, theatres and theme parks across the country. From Play Zones to exciting Wild- life and learning about miners’ lives miles underground.There’s no end to the adventure when you go Wild with your new Charnwood Leisure Pass. Ashby de la Zouch Castle South Street, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire LE65 1BR www.english-heritage.org.uk

Impressive ruin of late medieval castle dominated by 80ft Hastings Tower, built between 1474 and 1483 famously linked to Sir Walter Scott’s novel ‘Ivanhoe’. Fantastic panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Listen to the siege of Ashby Castle on the audio tour. Free parking, shop and picnic area, disabled access.

FREE ENTRY for Wild Card holder with one full paying adult.

Bosworth Battlefield Visitor Centre and Country Park Sutton Cheney, Nr Market Bosworth, Nuneaton CV13 0AD. T 01455 290429 www.leics.gov.uk [email protected]

Come and see this historic site and learn more about this decisive battle.Walk down the Medieval Street to the Catesby Chapel.Visit the weaponry and wounds exhibition. Find out more about medieval life at the living History events held most weekends. Have a meal or snack in the Tithe Barn Restaurant or visit the Battlefield shop.

FREE ENTRY for Wild Card holder with one full paying adult. Conkers Rawdon Road, Moira, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE12 6GA. T 01283 216633 www.visitconkers.com [email protected]

CONKERS, the award winning attraction at The Heart of the National Forest is a unique mix of indoor and outdoor experiences to keep you and your family engaged for hours. Outside there are a 120 acres of woodlands to explore including lakeside trails, an adventure play area, assault course, Conkerchoo train linking the Discovery and Water- side Centres, extended Barefoot Walk and covered amphitheatre. Indoors there are four discovery zones designed for children and adults of all ages, the Enchanted Forest Adventure Play area, a simulated Tree Top Walk with a moving bridge through the skies, interactive exhibits and cafes.

20% DISCOUNT on entry for Wild Card holders. Terms and conditions apply. Manor Farm Animal Donkey Centre Castle Hill, East Leake, Loughborough LE12 6LU. T 01509 852525 www.manorfarm.info [email protected]

Experience a delightful day out for all the family. Meet our residents in the farmyard & owl garden. Enjoy children’s adventures: the ‘Express’ ride to the Fort; our indoor Play Barn with Knight’s Castle & Pirate Ship. Explore the Nature Trail. See our website for full details and current events.

50p DISCOUNT on admission for Wild Card holder. Tropical Birdland Lindridge Lane, Desford, Leicestershire LE9 9GW. T 01455 824603 www.tropicalbirdland.co.uk [email protected]

Experience tropical birds as you’ve never seen them before. Explore 6 acres of natural woodland, home to hundreds of tropical birds & parrots. Enjoy spotting Mawy parrots flying completely free.

50p Discount on admission for Wild Card holders and up to 10 people in the group.

Midland Railway Centre Butterley Station, Ripley, Derbyshire. T 01773 570140 www.midlandrailwaycentre.co.uk

The Midland Railway is the home for all the things related to the Midland Railway.There is a standard Gauge line which has steam and diesel hauled passenger trains.The main site at Swanwick has a museum devoted to the Midland Railway as well as a large collection of steam and diesel locomotives.

FREE ENTRY for Wild Card holders with one full paying adult. Offer not valid on Santa Special and dining trains. Great Central Railway Great Central Rd, Loughborough, LE11 1RW T 01509 230726 www.gcrailway.co.uk [email protected]

FREE ENTRY for Wild Card holders with one full paying adult. Offer not valid during any special events.

Loughborough Town Hall Market Place, Loughborough LE11 3EB. Box Office:T 01509 231914 [email protected] www.loughboroughtownhall.co.uk

25% or 50% DISCOUNT for Young Wild Card holders on selected children’s theatre tickets. Call the box office for details.

25% DISCOUNT on selected performances for Disabled Wild Card holders. Call the box office for details. ACTIVITIES Participate in an array of activities at our local leisure centres, classes and clubs. So whether you want to make a splash or break into a sweat, stay healthy, keep fit and go Wild with your new Charnwood Leisure Pass. Loughborough Greenfields Tennis Club NEW for 2012 Holt Drive, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 3HZ. Junior Coaching & Membership contact Edward Atkin T 01509 502057

FREE Junior membership for 2012, with the opportunity to play free with parents by prior appointment. This offer would also enable access to our various junior coaching sessions covering age groups from 8 & under (Red ball), 9 & under (Orange ball), 10 & under (Green ball) and 11 & over (Yellow ball), where the first lesson would be FREE. Charnwood Tennis Club Nanpantan Sports Ground (off Forest Road), Loughborough. Coaching contact Matt Wilford T 07976 923391 Membership contact Gail Matthews T 07759 707558 Rothley Tennis Club Off Mountsorrel Lane (behind the library) Rothley. Coaching contact Tom Lewis T 07899 994503 Membership contact Andrew Rowell T 0116 2301909 Queniborough Tennis Club (Behind Syston Rugby Club) Barkby Road, Queniborough. Coaching contact Matt Wilford T 07976 923391 Membership contact Ian Clarke T 0116 2697305

First lesson FREE and 25% OFF YOUR FIRST TERMS TENNIS COACHING – 50% IF IN RECEIPT OF FREE SCHOOL MEALS. New customers only.Valid for a new term or a remainder of a term for up to 12 weeks. All coaching is provided by GSM Community Tennis Charnwood Borough Council Neighbourhood Services, Southfields, Loughborough LE11 2TT. T 01509 634561 [email protected] [email protected]

Experience a range of exciting sport and leisure activities throughout the year.

25% Discount on young people’s activity programmes (50% if in receipt of free school meals). Loughborough Leisure Centre Browns Lane, Loughborough LE11 3HE. T 01509 611080

Experience an exciting range of sports and leisure activities on all holiday programmes.

25% - 50% Discount on holiday activity programmes. 25% wild card holders swim for free at selected times. 50% wild card holders swim for free at junior, general and family swim sessions. Please call the leisure centre for further details.

Soar Valley Leisure Centre Kingfisher Road, Mountsorrel. T 0116 2375267

Experience an exciting range of sports & leisure activities and holiday programmes.

Experience an exciting range of holiday activities including snorkelling, canoeing, pirate run and disco swim.

Hind Leys Community College Forest Street, Shepshed, Loughborough, Leicestershire. T 01509 504511

20% DISCOUNT on summer holiday activity programmes.

Waterworld Festival Park, Festival Way, Stoke on Trent ST15PU. T 01782 205747 www.waterworld.co.uk

Experience the UK’s number one water park. Explore the 18 different rides and slides. Make a splash.

FREE ENTRY for Wild Card holders with two full paying adults. Leicestershire County Cricket Club

County Ground, Grace Road, Leicester. T 0871 282 1879 www.leicestershireccc.com

FREE ENTRY for all County Championship matches played at Grace Road. NB Tickets must be claimed in person in advance of your chosen match day.

Barrow Boating

Old Mill Basin, Mill Lane, Barrow on Soar, Leicestershire. T 01509 415001 www.barrowboating.co.uk [email protected]

10% DISCOUNT on rowing boat, pedalo and canoe hire every day 10% DISCOUNT on Narrow Boat day hire (Monday to Friday only) NB must be accompanied by an adult. Charnwood Water Tuckers Lane, Loughborough, Leicestershire. T 01509 634976

25% DISCOUNT for a days fishing (50% if in receipt of free school meals). Closed April & May.

Rileys American Pool and Snooker Club 1st & 2nd Floor, Joclar House, Swan Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 5BL. T 01509 238321

Free 12 Months Membership and 25% DISCOUNT 2 hours for £6 for under 16s

Shelthorpe Golf Course Poplar Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire. T 01509 634975

FREE ENTRY 50% if in receipt of free school meals) for 18 hole par 3 course (includes putters and irons). Open all year. Nanpantan Sports Ground Nanpantan Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire. c/o Charnwood Leisure Centre T 01509 611080

25% DISCOUNT (50% if in receipt of free school meals) for a game of tennis. Please phone Loughborough Leisure Centre to book your court. Open all year round.

Quasar 22 Cranbrook Street, Nottingham NG1 1ER. T 0115 958 9178

Experience laser game for 7 days a week at Nottingham’s premier laser game adventure centre.

Two for One Game Valid Monday-Friday only. MegaZone 171 Belgrave Gate, Leicester LE1 3HS. T 0116 2531153

Experience laser game fun.

Buy One, Get One Free games for Wild Card holders. FAB Summer Playscheme Boothwood Primary School, Loughborough Leicestershire. T 01509 213991 or Jodie Wragg 01509 551898

FAB Play Scheme runs for 1 week during the summer holiday. Dates vary slightly each year, around last week of July, first week of August.

£2 Discount on weeks fee for Wild Card holders. The Tetsudo Association Newcroft Primary School,Trueway Drive, Shepshed, Loughborough, Leicestershire. T 01509 502438. www.tetsudo.co.uk

The Shepshed Tetsudo Club will give 25% DISCOUNT worth up to £15. After the first free lesson, to continue the insurance element the annual licence fee must be paid. Contact above number for further details, or pop in at the above address any Monday between 7.30pm – 9.30pm. People with disabilities are welcome. James Freer’s School of Tae Kwon-Do Loughborough Sports Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough. Wreake Valley College, Syston, Leicester. YMCA, East Street, Leicester. Contact James Freer: T 0116 2640432 www.jfreer-taekwondo.com [email protected]

First Month Free in Tae-kwon-do (self defence). Rutland Water Cycling Whitwell Car Park, Rutland Water, Near Oakham, Rutland. T 01780 460705 www.rutlandcycling.co.uk

Explore up to 23 miles of mostly traffic-free waterside cycling with the widest range of hire cycles in Britain.

15% Discount on cycle hire for EVERYONE in the party. Offer not valid on Sundays or Bank Holiday weekends. Rock Blok Whitwell Car Park, Rutland Water, Near Oakham, Rutland. T 01780 460705 www.rutlandcycling.co.uk

At the Rock Blok we specialise in providing challenging and exciting experiences in a safe, friendly environment. Our High Ropes Adventure Course provides an aerial challenge to test your nerves.The 8 metre high, outdoor climbing and abseil tower has routes for novice and experienced climbers.We cater for all ages including families, birthday parties, school/youth groups and corporate events.You can simply drop-in for a taster session or pre-book.As a guide our minimum age is 5, adults are very welcome and there is no upper age limit.

15% Discount on Rock Bloc activities. Offer not valid on Sundays or Bank Holiday weekends. Squash

Loughborough Squash Club based at Loughborough Leisure Centre offer a Wild card discount for their coaching sessions. Squash Coaching available for both Juniors and Adults. Group sessions or individual coaching are on offer. Sadly we can’t offer discount for regular coaching.

10% Discount is offered on Holiday sessions and Tournaments to Wild card holders. For more information on current coaching sessions and future events please contact Linda Taylor on 01509 889575 or 07748338471 or email at [email protected]. Loughborough University Epinal Way, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 3TU. T 01509 226250 (sports reception) www.loughboroughsport.com

25% DISCOUNT off the following activities for Wild Card holders: casual swim charge, badminton, indoor tennis, outdoor tennis, table tennis court charge per hour and squash court charge (40 minutes). Creation Station T 0844 8549 106 [email protected] www.thecreationstation.co.uk

* 10% Discount fabulous messy art & craft weekly fun with your 1 -5 year old, with no mess or stress for you. * 10% Discount fantastic art & craft party fun tailored around your child, from age 2-11 year olds. We will help to make their birthday the best day of their year! Discover more on www.thecreationstation.co.uk * Please note, you can only purchase a Wild card if aged 5 years and above. NEW Blue Wave Martial Arts Taekwondo for 2012 Blue Wave Martial Arts Taekwondo is a member of the Cobra Martial Arts Association. Instructors are Martial Arts Instructor UK qualified to the highest level (level 1). We offer regular beginner classes to adults and children aged 7+. We hold Cadet classes for 4,5 and 6 year olds.

Our 7+ beginner classes are at Seagrave Memorial hall, Green Lane, Seagrave on Tuesdays 6.30 - 7.45pm and Sileby Community Centre, High Street, Sileby on Wednes- days 7.00 - 8.15pm. Our cadet classes are on Fridays at the Sileby venue, 5.00 - 6.00pm, cadet places must be booked in advance.

Wild card holders are entitled to 3 Free Lessons however this offer is subject to space and availability. Please contact Alex Andrews T 07764 756336 or email [email protected] Loughborough Library Granby Street, Loughborough, Leicesterhsire LE11 3DZ. T 0116 3052420 www.leics.gov.uk/libraries/loughborough [email protected]

Go Wild at Loughborough Library where it’s FREE to join, FREE to borrow books and FREE to use the computers. Choose from a fantastic range of books, including story books, books about facts and books with great ideas on stuff to do. Use the computers to play games, find information, explore the ‘Library Lounge’ on-line or do your homework. Join in with the free holiday activities. Loughborough Library also has DVDs and CDs for hire at a competitive weekly rate.

50p Discount on weekly rentals of all DVDs and CDs for Wild Card holders. One week’s FREE rental if you hold a Wild Card when you join the library.The library is open for business most evenings as well as on Saturdays and Sundays. SHOPPING Bargain buys at a range of shops, sports stores and specialised suppliers. Whether you want to get gear for your bike or your horse, go Wild with your Charnwood Leisure Pass. Pedal Power 47 Ashby Road, Loughbrough, Leicestershire. T 01509 269663

10% Discount on full price parts, accessories and clothing.

The Tack Shack 26 Field Street, Shepshed, Loughborough, Leicestershire. T 01509 505893

10% DISCOUNT on all footwear, hats, jodhpurs and children’s wear.

Dave Noble Windsurfing Units 1 – 3 Wymeswold Ind Est, Burton on the Wolds. T 01509 881111

10% Discount on any full priced items for windsurf, surf, ski, snowboard and mountain bikes etc. Loughborough Model Centre 107 Nottingham Road, Derby DE1 3QRT. T 01332 343943

Loughborough Model Centre deal in model railways, including train sets and Diecast models.

10% Discount on full price parts, accessories and clothing.

The Clothes Horse Ltd Syston Grange Farm, Barkby Road, Syston, Leicestershire. T 0116 2609801 www.theclotheshorse.co.uk

10% DISCOUNT on new riding hats, jodhpurs, long riding boots and jodhpur boots. Cyclops Cycles 1120 Melton Road, Syston, Leicestershire LE7 2HA. T 0116 2608500

10% Discount on full priced bikes, parts, accessories and clothing.

Withers Intersport 35 Market Street, Leicester, Leicestershire. T 0116 2548301

15% Discount on all full price purchases. CARD 2012 CHARNWOOD LEISURE PASS

Charnwood Borough Council Neighbourhood Services Southfields Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 2TT

Tel: 01509 634561 email: [email protected] www.charnwood.gov.uk/wildcard