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Holiday Guide 2017 ROCHDALE
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Adventure and Fun for Children and Families
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Big Games 2017 JOIN US AT ONE OF OUR VENUES TO HELP US CELEBRATE OUR 10TH YEAR
Saturday 24 June
HEYWOOD SPORTS VILLAGE 1PM-5PM
Saturday 1 July
ROCHDALE LEISURE CENTRE 10AM-5PM
www.link4life.org/biggames
Saturday 1 July
TOUCHSTONES ROCHDALE 11AM-2PM
Sunday 2 July
LITTLEBOROUGH SPORTS CENTRE 1PM-5PM
#biggames
Link4Life is the trading name of Rochdale Boroughwide Cultural Trust. Registered Charity No: 1118610
Link4Life, the Rochdale Boroughwide Cultural Trust is bringing you a full and diverse holiday activity programme right across the borough.
If you want a holiday packed with action, adventure and fun, then book your place on our Go4it Summer Holiday Club. Details of how to book onto each specific activity can be found on the relevant page. Have a good summer from everyone here at Link4Life! All Link4Life holiday activities are run by qualified and experienced coaches or leaders and to ensure the programme is safe and child-friendly, all staff are DBS checked to an enhanced level and fully aware of safety and child protection issues.
CO NT EN TS
SU MM ER FU N FOR AL L
Directory of Link4Life Centres
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Your holiday planner
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Junior activities consent form
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#Thrive
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Adventure – HOLWAC
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Accessible Activities
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Marland Golf Course
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Arts & Heritage – Touchstones Rochdale
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Rochdale Leisure Centre
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Littleborough Sports Centre
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Bowlee Park Sports Centre
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Heywood Sports Village
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Middleton Arena
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Heywood Civic Centre
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SEE AL SO ...
Wherever possible Link4Life aims to ensure that any child with a disability and/ or special needs can participate in summer activities. Please contact the Centre or Activ ity Organiser if you want to check on specific details or discuss any special requirements . Parents or carers are always welc ome to stay at a session if a child needs indiv idual support.
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With your Link4Life Card save mon ey on holiday activities such as: family gym, golf, swimming lessons, pool sessions and courses. To find out more ask at any Link4Life Centre or visit www.link4life.org/card
BU S & TR AIN SER VIC ES
Ring the Greater Manchester Pub lic Transport Information Line on 0161 228 7811 or call into a Trav elshop.
LA TE ST IN FOR MA TIO N
Information in this publication is correct at the time of printing but you are advised to check details on our website.
FOLLOW US ON:
Summer Tennis
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www.link4life.org/go4it
Street Games
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DIRECTORY OF LINK4LIFE CENTRES Arts & Heritage Resource Centre Tel: 01706 641085 h Museum & Archives Store; Researc . only ent ointm app By lity. Faci Bowlee Park Sports Centre Windermere Road, Langley, Middleton, M24 4LA Tel: 0161 643 4907 Sports Hall, Activity Studio, Gym, Youth Gym. Heywood Civic Centre LCpl Stephen Shaw MC Way, Heywood, OL10 1LW Tel: 0300 303 8633 . Multi-purpose hall with stage facilities ms. Roo Community/Meeting Heywood Sports Village West Starkey Street, Heywood, OL10 4TW Tel: 01706 924000 Swimming Pools, Gym, Youth Gym , Exercise Studio, Youth & Commun ity Rooms, Sports Hall, Artificial and Grass Pitches, Meeting Rooms. Hollingworth Lake Water Activity Centre Lakebank, Littleborough, OL15 0DQ Tel: 01706 370499 re Water Sports and Outdoor Adventu m. Roo hing Teac or Indo s. Activitie Kingsway Park Sports Centre & Athletics Arena Turf Hill Road, Rochdale, OL16 4XA Tel: 01706 750894 Sports Hall, Community/Meeting Roo m, Athletics Arena.
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Littleborough Sports Centre Calderbrook Road, Littleborough, OL15 9JN Tel: 01706 927560 Sports Gym, Youth Gym, Activity Studio, ting Mee hes. Pitc s Hall, Artificial and Gras Room. Marland Golf Course Springfield Park, Bolton Road, Roc hdale, OL11 4RE Tel: 01706 649801 18 Hole Pay&Play Parkland Golf Cou rse. Shop. Middleton Arena LCpl Joel Halliwell VC Way, Middleton, M24 1AG Tel: 0161 662 4000 io, Swimming Pools, Gym, Exercise Stud m, itoriu Aud rts, Cou ash Squ , Hall rts Spo Community/Meeting Rooms. Rochdale Leisure Centre Entwisle Road, Rochdale, OL16 2HZ Tel: 01706 926000 Swimming Pools, 120 Station Gym , Sports Hall, Activity Gym, Exercise Studio, Thermal Suite, Meeting Rooms. Touchstones Rochdale 1AQ The Esplanade, Rochdale, OL16 Tel: 01706 924928 ery, Art Gallery, Museum, Heritage Gall al Loc io, Stud ance rform n/Pe Educatio tre, Cen ion mat History Centre, Visitor Infor . Cafe and p Sho Meeting Rooms,
YOUR HOLIDAY PLANNER WEEK 1: 24 JULY – 30 JULY
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J U NI OR A C TI V I TI E S C ON S E N T F O RM Please bring this form with you completed by your parent or carer – you cannot take part without it. Todays date: First Name: o Male
Last Name: o Female
Date of Birth:
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Address: Postcode: Emergency Contact Number: Email Address: School Attended: How did you find out about these activities? Will you be collecting your child? o Yes
o No
Does the child/young person have any long term illness, health problem or disability that limits his/her daily activities? o Yes o No If yes please specify: If I cannot be contacted any necessary medical treatment may be given on the advice of a suitably qualified person. PARENT/CARER APPROVAL I give permission for the above named person to take part in these activities. Signature of Parent/Carer:
Date:
Full Name:
Relationship:
Which ethnic group do you consider the child/young person belongs to? o White
o Mixed
o Asian/Asian British
o Black/Black British
o Other
Please do not bring mobile phones, money or other personal possessions – we cannot be responsible for these if they are lost or stolen. All jewellery must be removed. o Please tick if you do not wish to receive information about future activities or offers. o Please tick if you do not wish your child/young person to be photographed or filmed during the course of these activities. These may be used for promotion and evaluation including press releases, publicity materials including newsletters, magazines, brochures, presentations, websites, display and exhibition panels by Link4Life, partners and press. All information provided on this form is held securely and confidentially. The information helps us to monitor our activities and plan for the future. We do not pass information to any third party and fully comply with the Data Protection Act 1998.
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The #Thrive service launched on 1 July 2016. It is for children and young people aged up to 19 years who are experiencing emotional health and wellbeing issues (e.g. feeling stressed, worried or not enjoying things). Drop In sessions are available every week at the #Thrive café Around the Corner located on Drake Street, Rochdale, OL16 1NZ. Sessions run on Tuesdays and Thursdays 3pm-6pm and on Saturdays from 10am-12noon and 1pm-4pm. You must live, or be registered with a GP practice (doctor) in the Rochdale borough (which includes Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale). #Thrive can also provide advice and support to parents, carers and anyone that works with a child or young person.
To find out more or make an appointment contact: 0161 716 2844 Or visit: www.healthyyoungmindspennine.nhs.uk/Thrive
birthday PART Pa rtIES ieS at our centres
Turn your children’s party into an exciting day to remember. There’s no mess, no fuss and we entertain your children and their friends to ensure they have a fun party! For full details visit your nearest Link4Life Centre.
Link4Life is the trading name of Rochdale Boroughwide Cultural Trust. Registered Charity No: 1118610
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SUMMER FUN Youth Courses: Gain one qualification in Sailing, Windsurfing or Kayak over 2 days (Monday and Tuesday). We offer this to beginners and advance. 3 Day Multi Activity: Over Wednesday, Thursday and Friday get a taste of all the sports we offer: Sailing, Windsurfing, Kayaking, Raft Building, Climbing, Archery and Mountain Biking. Finish on Friday afternoon with our adventure games activities. Mini Splash For 4-7 year olds
Full Multi-Activity Week For 8-14 year olds
Youth Courses
3 Day Multi-Activity
Every Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
Every Monday - Friday
Every Monday & Tuesday
Every Wednesday - Friday
£9 per person for 1 hour session
£165 per person for full week
£99 for 2 day course
£99 per person for 3 days
11am-12noon
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
your child a BIRTHDAY PARTIES Give party to remember Enjoy an adventurous party Mini Zone* (4-7 year olds)
Activity Zone (8 years and older)*
• Mini Splash
• Sailing
• Kayaking
• Mini Canoe
• Windsurfing
• Mountain Biking
• Raft Building
• Climbing
1 hour of activity, £9 per person minimum 6 per booking.
*Party room available for £20 per hour
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Phone for Information and bookings
1.5hrs of activity, £11 per person minimum 6 per booking.
• Archery 01706 370499
Booking required in advance
Mini splash for 4-7 year olds
These sessions are an ideal introduction to watersports and a great way for younger children to build water confidence.
Multi Activity for 8-14 year olds Running during the school holidays over three days Multi Activity sessions are an ideal introduction to outdoor pursuits. Activities include sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, raft building, mountain biking, archery and climbing.
COURSES Youth Qualification Courses for 8-14 year olds These beginner qualifications offer training in basic skills and theory in your chosen sport. Advanced Courses for 10-14 year olds After completing your beginner qualification, take the next and cover the intermediate skills of your sport. Take this further by joining the Hollingworth lake Activity Club.
Visit our website
www.link4life.org/holwac
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Sunsport
Holiday Activities
for young disabled people aged 8-19 years old
Delivering since 1993
Delivered every school holiday 10am - 3.30pm Exciting activities in mainstream settings Full support including personal care provided Cost £5 per day For more information contact: Gemma Hird Graeme Hill 01706 924234 01706 926203 sunsportbookings@link4life.org disability@link4life.org
Ages 8 - 19
Go4it and Link4Life’s Disability holiday programme, Sunsport, have joined forces over the holidays and will be putting on an inclusive programme of sports, arts & craft activities which will be accessible to all children. With fully qualified sports coaches and support workers delivering on the programme, this is a unique opportunity for children of all abilities to come together and have fun Because You Can in Sport! Kingsway Park Sports Centre, Turf Hill Road, Rochdale OL16 4XA | 10am-3.30pm | £5 Mondays | 31 July, 7, 14, 21 August Thursdays | 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August
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Welcome to the annual Summer Fun Programme. We have lots of arts and crafts activities on offer for a range of ages from 5 to 13+ that cost just £4 per ticket (accompanying adults go free). To book your place, visit our website www.link4life.org/touchstones, ring 01706 924928 or pop into Touchstones Rochdale for tickets. Choose Your Own Adventure
Hieroglyphic Comic Strips
Tuesday 25 July
Thursday 27 July
10.30am-12noon & 1.30pm-3pm
1.30pm-3pm
Help storyteller and goblin scientist, Professor Jigget from City of Trees to create tales inspired by trees and woodlands around Rochdale. Bring your story to life by building props, scenery and characters from a variety of craft materials. Imaginations necessary - may involve nonsense.
Bring hieroglyphic symbols to life by creating your own ancient Egyptian comic strip.
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Elemental Theatre Thursday 3 August
Marvellous Mummified Cats Tuesday 1 August 10.30am-12noon Use cardboard tubes to create a mummified sculpture inspired by the Egyptian cat goddess Bastet.
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Thursday 27 July
Curly Cobra Straws
10:30am-12noon
Tuesday 1 August
Make a colourful collaged Egyptian scarab beetle to ward off evil spirits.
1.30pm-3pm The cobra was often seen as a symbol of royalty and authority in ancient Egypt. Join artist Alison Cooper to create your very own serpent using colourful craft straws.
10.30am-12noon Join local artist David ChattonBarker in making props for the magical ‘Elemental Theatre’ a world made of up of imagination and folklore. Use natural materials to create props and backdrops and become a member of the theatre, performing with lights, sound and action.
Elemental Lantern Making Thursday 3 August 1.30pm-3pm Using natural materials, create an illuminated lantern and become part of an enchanted performance.
Don’t miss our Egyptian exhibition opening in the Heritage Gallery in May 2017! Look out for the se
Egyptian Paper Masterclass
Scorpion In My Pocket
Beautiful Bird Mobile
Thursday 10 August
Tuesday 15 August
Tuesday 22 August
10.30am-12noon
1.30pm-3pm
10.30am-12noon
Learn the techniques used by the ancient Egyptians to make one of the earliest types of paper. Using strips of scrap, flour, water and some good old fashioned muscle power you can be just like an ancient Egyptian and use hieroglyphics to decorate your finished creation.
Find out about our unique ancient scorpion fossil and make your own plaster cast replica.
Use a selection of yarns and fabrics to create a collection of beautiful birds ready to hang on a decorative mobile.
Pop-Up Monsters
Mask Making
Thursday 17 August
1.30pm-3pm
10.30am-12noon
Join local artist David Chatton Barker to make fantastical masks out of natural materials collected from the locally enchanted site of Healey Dell. Create masks from your own imagination or masks based on local characters of myth and legend.
Miniature Museum Thursday 10 August 1.30pm-3pm Ever wanted to show off your collection of trinkets and jewels to the world? Have you ever found a magical stone or fantastically beautiful shell and thought ‘this needs to be in a museum’? Well this is your chance! Just bring along a found object and learn how to make your own miniature museum to put your collections in.
Plaster Cast Egyptian Pendants
Artist Vincent James will help you create fearsome 3D pop-up monsters!
Happy Hedgehog Habitat Thursday 17 August 1.30pm-3pm Join the RSPB in creating a cosy hedgehog home for your garden. Just bring along a shoe box & any spare leaves & twigs you can find and watch your box transform into a welcoming habitat for visitors to your garden.
Tuesday 22 August
Terrific Star Gazing Telescope Thursday 24 August 10.30am-12noon Get ready to go stargazing! Create your very own telescope using cardboard tubes and paper cups. What constellations will you find?
Tuesday 15 August
Funny Face Flip Book
10.30am-12noon Make a plaster cast brooch or pendant inspired by the symbols in our ancient Egyptians exhibition.
Thursday 24 August 1.30pm-3pm
FREE WORKSHOP Saturdays | 29 July, 26 August, 30 September | 11am-2pm Join our artist led drop in workshops to make your own crafty creations inspired by the art gallery exhibitions.
Taking inspiration from portraits in the Art Gallery collection, join artist Alison Cooper to design your very own funny face flip book. How many combinations can you make?
Don’t forget to wear your painting clothes!
essions above in orange that have taken inspiration from the exciting Egyptian objects on display.
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MONDAY 24 JULY – FRIDAY 1 SEPTEMBER 2017
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Summer Sports Extravaganza An exciting and action packed afternoon for children 5-12 years old. With lots of activities taking place each week throughout the summer, sports, adventure activities, crafts and inflatable assault courses, there will be plenty going on to keep the kids happy. Bring with you: Drinks. Swimming available for children 8-12 years – please bring swimming kit. Mondays | 31 July, 7, 14, 21 August 1pm-4pm £4 WEEKS: 2, 3, 4, 5
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Active Kids A fun and energetic afternoon of sports & games. Bring with you: Drinks. Tuesdays | 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August 1pm-3pm £4 WEEKS: 2,3,4,5,6
Soft Play Fun soft play session for children under 5’s. Parents/carers must supervise children at all times. Tuesdays | 25 July, 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August 1pm-2.30pm £1 WEEKS:1-6
Booking required in advance. Parent/guardian consent forms must be completed before session starts. All children under 8 must be dropped off/collected by an adult.
Sport Zone
Mini Olympics
A full day of sports activities and fun, including multi-sports, a range of games and a fun pool session.
Take part in a variety of multi-skills, games and competitions, medals, trophies and prizes up for grabs.
Bring with you: Packed lunch, drinks and swimming kit
Bring with you: Drinks
Wednesdays | 26 July, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 August 10am-3pm £6 WEEKS:1-6
Fridays | 28 July, 4, 11, 18, 25 August 1pm-3pm £3.50 WEEKS: 1-5
Multi-Madness
Junior Skills
Come down to this jam packed afternoon of sports, games, drama, dance and much more.
A weekly multi-sports and FUNdamentals session for children 5-11 years. Take part in a variety of different sports, skills and games delivered by fully qualified coaches and local sports clubs.
Bring with you: Drinks Thursdays | 27 July, 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August 1pm-3pm £3.50 WEEKS:1-6
Booking required Every Wednesday throughout the year 4.30pm-5.30pm £2.50
Mini Madness A jam packed morning of activities including multisports, games and arts & crafts. Take part in a different theme each week and come in fancy dress if you wish. Bring with you: Drinks & wear suitable clothing for crafts. WEEK 1
Superhero’s
WEEK 2
At the Circus
WEEK 3
Shipwrecked
WEEK 4
Movie Magic
WEEK 5
Summer Fun
WEEK 6
Sports Day
Fridays | 28 July, 4, 11, 18, 25 August, 1 September 10am-12noon £4 WEEKS:1-6
Sign up to our go4it e-newsletter by visiting our website www.link4life.org/go4it Follow us on twitter @go4it_link4life
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Link4Life Swim Academy for Non Swimmers (Stanley 1 & 2, Octopus 1) 4 Day Course Mondays | 24, 31 July, 7, 14, 21 August, Tuesday 29 August 9am-9.30am (Tuesday 9.15am-9.45am) WEEKS: 1-6
Link4Life Swim Academy for Beginners
(Stanley 3-6, Octopus 2) 4 Day Course
Mondays | 24, 31 July, 7, 14, 21 August, Tuesday 29 August 9.30am-10am (Tuesday 9.45am-10.15am) WEEKS: 1-6
Link4Life Swim Academy for Improvers
(Octopus 3 upwards) Age 5+ 4 Day Course
Mondays | 24, 31 July, 7, 14, 21, 29 August 10am-10.30am (Tuesday 10.15am) WEEKS: 1-6
Diving
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Snorkelling
Fun underwater activity for boys and girls participants should be able to swim 25 metres competently and be confident in submerging and surface diving underwater. Suitable for: Aged 7+ 11am-11.45am | £2.50 Mondays | 24, 31 July, 7, 14, 21 August WEEKS: 1-5
Mini Polo
Active fun water based activity team game incorporating throwing / catching and treading water skills. Participants should be confident in water and swim without aids. 11am-11.45am | £2.50 Fridays | 28 July, 4, 11, 18, 25 August, 1 September WEEKS: 1-6
Synchronised Swimming
Participants should be able to swim 25 metres competently and be confident in deep water. 3 day Course
Fun lifesaving skills team work with creativity and musicality for boys and girls. Participants should be confident in deep water and be able to swim 25 metres competently. Suitable for: Aged 7+
29, 31 August, 1 September | 10.30am-11am (Tuesday 10.45am) WEEK: 6
11.15am-12noon | £2.50 Tuesdays | 25 July, 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August WEEKS: 1-6
Boogie Boarding
Active fun water based competitive rescue and survival skills using body boards and fins. 11am-11.45am | £2.50 Thursdays | 27 July, 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August WEEKS: 1-6
Safe for Summer
For Advanced Swimmers. Includes basic water safety skills, personal survival, boogie boards, land based rescues, CPR and First aid. Session will be a mixture of dry and wet sessions. Wednesdays | 9am-12noon | £3.50 26 July, 2 August WEEKS: 1 & 2
Breaststroke Clinic
4 Day Course. Participants should be able to swim 15 metres competently and be confident in deep water. Monday 24 July, 21 August 10.30am-11am (Tuesday 10.45am) WEEK 1
Front Crawl Clinic
4 Day Course. Participants should be able to swim 15 metres competently and be confident in deep water. Monday 31 July - Friday 4 August | 10.30am-11am (Tuesday 10.45am) WEEK 2
Butterfly Clinic
4 Day Course. Participants should be able to swim 15 metres competently and be confident in deep water. Monday 7 August - Friday 11 August 10.30am-11am (Tuesday 10.45am) WEEK 3
PUBLIC SWIMMING WEEKS 1-6: Small Pool Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 12noon-3.45pm Wednesday: 11.30am-1.45pm Normal pool prices apply. Large Pool Wet & Wild: Fridays | 1.30pm-2.30pm, Sunday | 2.45pm-3.45pm Cost £3 Dual inflatable fun in the large pool. Saturday Aqua Fun - 1.30am-2.30pm
Swimmer Definitions Non Swimmers - Stanley 1 & 2, Octopus 1 Ages 3+ Swimmers that are not able to swim, they may be of any age and no experience is necessary. The main aim of the lessons will be to gain confidence moving freely in the water, float and achieve mobility and to submerge and open eyes under the water. Beginner Swimmers - Stanley 3-6 and Octopus 2 Ages 3+ Swimmers that are able to move in the water and have the confidence to submerge, propel themselves through the water using good basic stroke technique which can be improved as confidence stamina and skills increase. Improving Swimmer - Octopus 3 + Ages 5+ Swimmers that are improving their strokes so that good streamlining is apparent and the limb movements are correct for front crawl, back stroke and breaststroke. For the stroke improvement classes Swimmers will be taught to improve breath control and increase the distance that they can swim continuously without the stroke deteriorating.
PRICES:
Back Crawl Clinic
4 Day Course: Full: £20.40 | L4L EXTRA: £17.60 L4L Swim Academy Direct Debit Member: £15.30
Monday 14 August - Friday 18 August 10.30am-11am (Tuesday 10.45am) WEEK 4
3 day Course Price: Full £15.30 | L4L Extra £13.20 L4L Swim Direct Debit Members £11.50
4 Day Course. Participants should be able to swim 15 metres competently and be confident in deep water.
Booking is required for all sessions in advance.
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Rochdale Town Hall Shows at 11am & 1pm Experience Rudyard Kipling’s Classic tale in a whole new way. A tale of song, dance, laughter and puppetry that the whole family will enjoy.
Child £7, Adult £4, Family ticket (any combination of 4) £20 This is a promenade production.
BOOK NOW rochdale.gov.uk/events
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Are you looking to improve your families overall health and wellbeing, concerned about your child’s weight or would like your family to become more active? Then the Energy Club is here to give you advice and support and guide you into a healthier lifestyle. Link4Life deliver weekly courses throughout the year, so if you think your child/ren and family would benefit from coming along then please get in touch on the number below.
Healthy Lifestyles Team - 01706 926927 18
TUE+THU: 5pm 6pm 7pm or SAT 10:30am
The DOJO Karate Ctr Castlemere Street Rochdale. OL11 3SW
MON: 5 - 7pm
Alkrington Community Ctr Hardfield Road
Middleton M24 1PQ
Our Classes develop
WED: 5:15-7:15pm
MOSSES Community Ctr Cecil Street
Bury BL9 0SB
SAT: 1:30-3:30pm
Chadderton Wellbeing Ctr Burnley Street Learn directly from Rochdale’s Most Successful Karate Instructor
Chadderton OL9 0JW
IDEAL for SCHOOL KIDS!
TUESDAY 25 JULY FRIDAY 25 AUGUST 2017
Multi-Sports Take part in our Sport Zone activities, which are a mixture of football related challenges, dodgeball, table tennis, short tennis and much more. Bring a packed lunch and a drink! Tuesdays | 25 July, 1,8,15 & 22 August 10am-3pm £7 per person WEEKS: 1-5
Multi-Sports Activities include: multi-sports, arts and crafts, dodgeball, table tennis, short tennis and more. Bring a packed lunch and a drink! Fridays | 28 July, 4,11,18,25 August 10am-3pm £7 per person WEEKS: 1-5
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SUMMER FUN
MONDAY 24 JULY THURSDAY 24 AUGUST 2017
2 Call in to the centre to book your sessions and fill the consent form in. 3 All activities are payable on booking to confirm their place. If for some reason you can’t attend or going to be late for an activity please inform us. 4 Children must wear suitable clothing, footwear and socks to attend the activities.
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ACTIVE FUNDAYS A wide range of sporty activities including: Mini Trampolines, Fun Games, Shokk Gym and a fun Circuit Session. BRING A PACKED LUNCH Mondays | 24 & 31 July, 7, 14 & 21 August Thursdays | 27 July, 3, 10, 17, 24 August 11am-2pm | £4
Fun Games, Shokk Gym, Circuit Games with Mini Trampolines. This activity includes a FREE LUNCH. Tuesdays | 25 July, 1, 8, 15 & 22 August 11am-2pm | FREE Support funded by Middleton Holiday at Home Various adult classes every evening from as little as £2.00. Contact Bowlee for the full programme of activities for all ages.
WEEKLY AFTER SCHOOL SESSIONS Tuesdays Boxer Circuit 4.45pm-5.45pm | £3.40 | For 5-15 Years Cost: £2.90 with L4L Card Saturdays Mini-Trampolining / Shokk Gym and Fun Games Bring a packed lunch with you 10am-1pm | £6.10 | For 5-15 Years Cost: £5.50 with L4L Card Monday - Friday Evening Shokk Gym / Dance Mats From 4.30pm | £2.10 P/Session or £9.50 P/Month on a casual monthly payment. (Parents can exercise free with their children in the shokk gym).
FREE GYM SESSIONS FOR ALL PARENTS WHO BOOK THEIR CHILDREN ON THE HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES, ASK FOR DETAILS AT RECEPTION (free Induction given). Working in Partnership with Bowlee Park Community School, St. Mary’s RC Primary School and Langley Children’s Centre.
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Turbo Tots Drop in to this fun soft play session for children under 5 years old. Get your children active and play and interact with other kids. Parent/guardian must supervise their child/ren at all times. Sure start lead session. Tuesdays 25 July, 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August 9am-12noon | £1.80 WEEKS: 1-6
Mini Madness A jam packed session of games & arts and crafts. Take part in a different theme each week and come in fancy dress if you wish. Bring with you: Drinks. Clothing suitable for arts & crafts. WEEK 2: 1 August
At the Circus
WEEK 4: 15 August
Movie Magic
WEEK 5: 22 August
Summer Fun
WEEK 6: 29 August
Sports Day
Tuesdays | 1pm-3pm | £4
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Summer Sports Extravaganza An exciting and action packed afternoon for children 5-12 years old. With lots of activities taking place each week throughout the summer, such Sports, swimming, adventure activities and arts & crafts, there will be plenty going on to keep the kids happy. Swimming is available to children 8-12 years. Bring your kit if you would like to swim. Bring with you: Drinks Wednesdays 26 July, 2, 16, 23 August 1pm-4pm | £2 WEEKS: 1,2,4,5 Funded through Heywood Activities Partnership
Booking required in advance. Parent/guardian consent forms must be completed before session starts. All children under 8 must be dropped off/collected by an adult.
Sport Zone A day full of sports activities and fun, including multi-sports, a range of games plus a fun pool session. Bring with you: Drinks, lunch and swimming kit. Thursdays 27 July, 3, 17, 24, 31 August 10am-3pm | £6 WEEKS: 1,2,4,5,6
Active Kids An energetic and exciting multi-sports and games session. Keep active, make friends and have loads of fun. Bring with you drinks Fridays 28 July, 4, 18, 25 August, 1 September 1pm-3pm | £4 WEEKS: 1,2,4,5,6
Holiday Club Week Link4Life will be providing a week long summer holiday club. Activities on offer will include a wide range of sports, arts & craft, fun games, structured play, quizzes, team games, swimming and much more. Fantastic opportunities to keep active have fun and stay busy over the school holidays. Monday 7 August – Friday 11 August WEEK: 3 DAY PRICE: 9.30am-3.30pm | £10 FULL WEEK: 9.30am- 3.30pm | £45 Activities are suitable for both boys and girls and fully qualified DBS checked coaches and staff will be delivering on the programme. Bring with you: Drinks, packed lunch and swimming kit.
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Aqua Tots Plus A fun water confidence signing session for babies and toddlers accompanied by an adult. With the support of a qualified instructor. Mondays | 11.45am-12.45pm Wednesday | 11.30am-12.30pm 24 July- 30 August £5.00 per session | £4.30 L4L Card & £2.40 with L4L Extra, 1 child admitted FREE. WEEKS: 1-6
Aqua Fun Fun splash session with floats and play equipment. Mondays & Thursdays 4pm-4.45pm Saturdays 10.45am-11.30am Large Pool | Public swimming prices apply WEEKS: 1-6
Family Aqua Fun Fun splash session with floats and play equipment. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Fridays | 12noon-1pm | Learner Pool Friday 28 July - Friday 1 September Public swimming prices apply WEEKS: 1-6
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Link4Life Swim Academy for Non Swimmers Stanley 1 & 2 and Octopus 1 4 Day courses – 30 minute lesson each day Monday 24 – Thursday 27 July Monday 31 July – Thursday 3 August Monday 14 – Thursday 17 August Monday 21 – Thursday 24 August Tuesday 29 – Thursday 31 August 9.30am-10am WEEKS: 1,2,4,5,6
Link4Life Swim Academy for Beginner Swimmers Stanley 3-6 and Octopus 2 4 Day Courses – 30 minute lesson each day Monday 24 – Thursday 27 July Monday 31 July – Thursday 3 August Monday 14 – Thursday 17 August Monday 21 – Thursday 24 August Tuesday 29 – Thursday 31 August 10am-10.30am WEEKS: 1,2,4,5,6
Booking is required for all sessions in advance.
Obliterator Inflatable Session
Stroke Improvement
Swimmers must be able to swim 25 meters and be confident jumping into deep water. Tuesdays and Fridays 1.30pm-2.30pm | £3 per session WEEKS: 1-6
For Improving Swimmers Goldfish 2 + 4 Day Course – 45 minute each day Monday 7 – Thursday 10 August 8.45am-9.30am WEEK: 3
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For Advanced Swimmers Includes basic water safety skills, personal survival, boogie boards, land based rescues, CPR and First aid. Session will be a mixture of dry and wet sessions. 3 hour course Tuesday 25 July | 9am-12noon | £3.50 WEEK: 1
Snorkelling For Advanced Swimmers 4 Day Course – 45 minute lesson each day Participants should be able to swim competently for a distance of at least 25m and be confident submerging and surface diving under water. Session will be in the large pool Monday 14 – Thursday 17 August Tuesday 29 – Thursday 31 August 8.45am-9.30am WEEKS: 4 & 6
Snorkelling For Improving Swimmers 4 Day Course – 45 minute lesson each day Participants should be able to swim 10 metres and be confident submerging under water. Session will be in the small pool . Monday 24 July – Thursday 27 July Monday 21 – Thursday 24 August 8.45am-9.30am WEEKS: 1 & 5
Stroke Improvement For Improving Swimmers Octopus 3 - Goldfish 2 4 Day Course – 45 minute each day Monday 7 August – Thursday 10 August 9.30am-10.15am WEEK: 3
For Improving and Advanced Swimmers 4 Day Course – 45 minute session The course aimed at developing movement, skills and aquatic breathing to music the participants will put together a small routine at the end of the week. Monday 31 July – Thursday 3 August 8.45am-9.30am WEEK: 2
Swimmer Definitions Non Swimmers - Stanley 1 & 2, Octopus 1 Swimmers that are not able to swim, they may be of any age and no experience is necessary. The main aim of the lessons will be to gain confidence moving freely in the water, float and achieve mobility and to submerge and open eyes under the water. Beginner Swimmers - Stanley 3-6 and Octopus 2 Swimmers that are able to move in the water and have the confidence to submerge, propel themselves through the water using good basic stroke technique which can be improved as confidence, stamina and skills increase. Improving Swimmer - Octopus 3 + Swimmers that are improving their strokes so that good streamlining is apparent and the limb movements are correct for front crawl, back stroke and breaststroke. For the stroke improvement classes Swimmers will be taught to improve breath control and increase the distance that they can swim continuously without the stroke deteriorating. Advanced Swimmer - Angelfish 1 + Swimmers are capable of sustaining a good stroke of front crawl, back crawl and breastroke well and have a knowledge of survival skills, water safety and laws associated with starts turns and finishes.
PRICE 4 DAY COURSE: £20.40 Full | £17.60 L4L EXTRA £15.30 L4L Swim Direct Debit Members PRICE 3 DAY COURSE: £15.30 Full | £13.20 L4L EXTRA £11.50 L4L Swim Direct Debit Members
For public swimming session visit the website or pick up details from the centre.
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Sport Zone A full day of activities and fun which will include multi-sports, games and a fun pool session. Bring with you: Packed lunch, drinks and swimming kit. Tuesdays | 25 July, 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August 10am-3pm | £6 WEEKS: 1-6
Mini Madness A morning jam packed with activities including multi-sports, games and arts & crafts. Bring with you: Drinks and wear suitable clothes for crafts. WEEK 1
26 July
Superheros
WEEK 2
2 August
At the Circus
WEEK 3
9 August
Shipwrecked
WEEK 4
16 August
Movie Magic
WEEK 5
23 August
Summer Fun
WEEK 6
30 August
Sports Day
Wednesdays | 10am-12noon | £4 WEEKS: 1-6
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Booking required in advance. Parent/guardian consent forms must be completed before session starts. All children under 8 must be dropped off/collected by an adult.
Football Fridays Take part in fun coaching, games and competitions. Bring with you: drinks Fridays | 28 July, 4, 11, 18, 25 August | 1pm-3pm £3.50 WEEKS: 1-5
Kids Cinema Big adventures, gripping fairy tales and your favourite characters will be on the big screen at Middleton Arena over the summer holidays. Please arrive early to collect your snacks and take your seats. WEEK 1
Wednesday 26 July
Zootopia
WEEK 2
Monday 31 July
Finding Dory
WEEK 3
Monday 7 August
The Lion King
WEEK 4
Monday 14 August
The Jungle Book (2016 live action)
WEEK 5
Monday 21 August
Beauty & The Beast (2017 Live Action)
WEEK 6
Tuesday 29 August
Batman Lego Movie
£2 (includes popcorn & drink) Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult Tickets available from Link4Life Box Office on 0300 303 8633 or online at www.link4life.org
Summer Sports Extravaganza An exciting and action packed afternoon for children 5-12 years old. With lots of activities taking place each week throughout the summer, such as sports, swimming, adventure activities and arts & crafts, there will be plenty going on to keep the kids happy. Bring with you: Drinks. Swimming is available to children 8-12 years old. Bring swimming kit. Thursdays | 27 July, 3, 10, 17, 24 August 1pm-4pm | £2 WEEKS: 1-5
Funded by Middleton Holiday @ Home
Wet N Wild Race against your friends on the duel run pool inflatable and have hours of fun over the summer holidays. Must be confident in deep water. Places allocated on a first come first served basis - no booking required. Thursdays | 27 July, 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August 2.30pm-3.30pm | £1 WEEKS: 1-6 Funded by Middleton Holiday @ Home
Funded by Middleton Holiday @ Home
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Snorkelling
Boogie Boarding
Fun underwater activity for boys and girls participants should be able to swim 25 metres competently and be confident submerging and surface diving underwater.
Active water based competitive rescue survival skills using body boards and fins.
Wednesdays | 26 July, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 August 9.30am-10.15am
Cost: Full £5.10, L4L Extra £4.40, L4L Swim Academy Members £3.85
Cost: Full £5.10, L4L Extra £4.40 L4L Swim Academy Members £3.85
Wednesdays | 26 July, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 August 10.15am-11am
WEEKS: 1-6
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Booking is required for all sessions in advance. For public swimming session visit the website or pick up details from the centre.
Street tennis Head down to Street Tennis this summer, an alternative to your traditional Tennis Camps. Young people can drop in to weekly sessions and have a go at tennis challenges as well as fun tennis games such as football tennis, knockout and ‘Wallie’ Monday 24 - Friday 28 August | 3pm-5pm Truffet Park, Bowness Road, Langley, Middleton, M24 4WT Monday 31 - Friday 4 August | 3pm-5pm Stanycliffe Kick Pitch, Stanycliffe Lane, Middleton, M24 2PB Monday 14 - Friday 18 August | 3pm-5pm King George Playing Fields, Aspinall Street, Middleton, M24 2EY
Summer 2017 Tennis Holiday Camps Delivered by the club and Community Tennis Coach, 4 days of coaching will take place leading up to a fun competition on the Friday of each week. The camps target all children within the local community and will offer the chance to learn new skills and compete in fun tournaments. All children will receive a medal and certificate for attending and there are prizes up for grabs. Both boys and girls of all abilities welcome. All equipment will be provided. Suitable sports clothing must be worn on the courts at all times. (No jeans or denim). Light refreshments will be provided but it would be advisable to bring a drink and something to eat. Anyone wishing to book a place please call Sylvia Decker on 07800 672367 for the relevant forms. All forms, plus money (cash or cheque accepted) must be returned to Link4Life no later than Monday 17 July • Cheques must be made payable to Link4Life – please write your child’s name on the back of the cheque • NO bookings received after this date will be accepted • Number of places are limited • The camp can only be booked for the full week and not individual days.
7 August – 11 August * Middleton Tennis Club, Towncroft Avenue, M245DB 10am-12noon Ages 6-9 years 1pm-3pm Ages 10-14 years Cost: £20
21 August – 25 August * The Pavilion, Uplands, Alkrington, Middleton, M241FA
31 July – 4 August Bamford Fieldhouse Cricket Club, Hollin Lane, Bamford, Rochdale, OL11 5PW
10am-12noon Ages 6-9 years
10am-12noon Ages 6-9 years
1pm-3pm Ages 10-14 years Cost: £20
1pm-3pm Ages 10-14 years Cost: £20
* Funded through Middleton holiday @ home
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ARTS & CRAFTS JULY - AUGUST 2017
Each session is limited to 30 children so book early to avoid disappointment.
Superheroes!
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Tuesday 8 August
12.30pm-2pm & 3pm-4.30pm Make your own superhero mask and cuffs.
Creepy Crawlies!
£4
Tuesday 15 August 12.30pm-2pm & 3pm-4.30pm
Design your own bookmark and comic strips.
Under the Sea! Tuesday 22 August
12.30pm-2pm & 3pm-4.30pm Create your own treasure chest.
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To book your place ring the Box Office: 0300 303 8633
£4
£6
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Circus Skills Workshop PRESENTS
Learn skills such as plate spinning unicycling tightwire Wednesday 23 August 2017 10am-12pm | 12:30pm-2:30pm | 3pm-5pm Each session is limited to 25 children so book early to avoid disappointment.
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Wednesday 16 August 2017
12pm-12.45pm, 12.45pm-1.30pm, 1.30pm-2.15pm, 3pm-3.45pm & 3.45pm-4.30pm Tickets available from the Link4Life Box Office on 0300 303 8633 or online at www.link4life.org/whats-on/heywood-civic-centre
Please book early as only 25 places available for each session Sign up to our go4it e-newsletter by visiting our website www.link4life.org/go4it Follow us on twitter @go4it_link4life
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Starts Thursday 27 July until Friday 1 September
Fit, Feed and Read Balderstone Library, Balderstone Park, Rochdale, OL11 2HD Belfield Library, Samson Street, Rochdale, OL16 2XW Darnhill Library, Argyle Parade, Heywood, OL10 3RY Junction Library, Grimshaw Lane, Middleton, M24 2BW Smallbridge Library, Stevenson Square, Rochdale, OL12 9SA
Fit, Feed and Read will be running throughout the summer holidays. For more details on days & times please contact Scott on the numbers below. No booking required and Lunch is provided! Sports activities include Football, Cricket, Basketball, Netball, Tennis and more!
Free Age 5-11 years
#readandfeed #fitandfed
Summer Reading Challenge 2017
Fun and engaging activities based on the children’s book series “Animal Agents” illustrated by Tony Russ.
For more information contact 01706 926243/ 07976498615 Supported by Pennines Township
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Link4Life is the trading name of Rochdale Boroughwide Cultural Trust. Registered Charity No: 1118610
Ages 8 - 14
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FREE OF CHARGE
ROCHDALE
MIDDLETON
Turf Hill Community Centre, Neston Road, OL164XW Tuesdays | 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 August Fridays | 4, 11, 18, 25 August & 1 September 1pm - 3pm Includes a FREE lunch
Demense Community Centre, Asby Close, M24 4JF Monday 7 - Friday 11 August 10.30am - 12noon
Meadowfields Community Centre, Eafield Road, Rochdale, OL162TH Monday 7 August - Friday 11 August 3pm - 4.30pm Great Howarth, Rochdale, OL129HF Wednesday | 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 August 12.30pm - 2.30pm Falinge Kick Pitch Howard Street, Rochdale, OL120PP Monday 31 July - Friday 4 August 3pm-4.30pm
TO GET INVOLVED:
King Georges Playing Fields (Kick Pitch) Aspinall Street, Middleton M24 2EY Monday 24 July - Friday 28 July 3pm-4.30pm
HEYWOOD Back O’th Moss Kick Pitch, Peel Lane, Heywood OL10 4TU Monday 14 - Friday 18 August 3pm-4.30pm Hopwood Park, Magdala Street, OL10 2HN Monday 31 July - Friday 4 August 3pm - 4.30pm Queen’s Park, Queen’s Park Rd, Heywood OL10 4JR Monday 21 August - Friday 25 August 3pm-4.30pm
Just turn up to the session and see one of the coaches for a registration form. For more information please contact Leigh-anne Carnall 01706 924840 Or email: leighanne.carnall@link4life.org
Link4Life is the trading name of Rochdale Boroughwide Cultural Trust. Registered Charity No: 1118610
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Weekly Activities for Children & Young People Adventure | Sports & Leisure | Swimming Arts & Heritage | Fitness & Health
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Visit our website www.link4life.org/go4it or pop into your nearest centre for more information.
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Your 4 centre access membership includes: FREE Health check & 12 week review Over 150 fitness classes per week Aqua fitness classes for all ages
Track your fitness goals using boditrax Fantastic steam rooms** Luxury sauna & steam rooms***
**Available at Heywood Sports Village and Middleton Arena. ***Available at Rochdale Leisure Centre.
www.link4life.org/fitness
HERITAGE OPEN DAYS
7-10 September 2017 Every year on four days in September, Heritage Open Days celebrates England’s fantastic architecture and culture by offering free access to properties that are usually closed to the public or normally charge for admission. Buildings of every age, style and function throw open their doors, from town halls to temples. There’s truly something for everyone!
For the full Rochdale Borough programme Call 01706 924928 or visit www.link4life.org/hods
FREE TO EXPLORE
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Shone Productions Presents
From CITV's The Sooty Show
MILES WALKER
WINK TAYLOR
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KERRY KATONA As Carabosse
KERI RAE
THEO THE MOUSE & WENDY
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Thu 30 Nov - Wed 27 Dec 2017 Box Office: 0300 303 8633 Book Online:
www.middletonarena.com
The Hilarious
RICHARD AUCOTT As Nanny Nora