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Saturday 22 June 10am to 4pm Anglo Saxon Artisans Meet and talk to Anglo Saxon Warriors and make Anglo-Saxon runes

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Use the online booking system where you can now book several activities for multiple participants in ONE simple transaction.

Most activities require advance booking and payment. Early booking is advisable as places are issued on a first come first served basis.

Online booking will close at 4pm on the day before the activity [subject to availability].

The following symbols will be displayed next to the activities in this brochure to show the booking methods:

Booking terms and conditions are available online at:

staffordbc.gov.uk/GETOUT

NOTE Activity staff will not take responsibility for participants until the start time of the session.

If you need this information in large print, Braille, other language or on audio cassette please contact: email

info@staffordbc.gov.uk tel 01785 619 000 Stafford Borough Council is committed to safeguarding children. All instructors and assistants are police checked via the Criminal Records Bureau. All information contained in this brochure is correct at time of going to print [June 2013].

Details, activities and prices may be subject to change.

Book online…

Step 1 Log onto:

Step 7 If you have any important

and click on the link for ‘online bookings’ Step 2 When you have an activated account log in by entering your user name and password on the right panel.

You can make changes to your account, including adding multiple participants [family and friends], just click on the ‘My Account’ button Step 3 Click ‘Home Page’ to view the list of activities available, select the activity to go to the ‘Event Details’ tab Step 4 Select the ‘dates and times’ tab and choose the required date(s) by ‘ticking’ the small box to the left of the required date Step 5 If your participants are a suitable age for the activity they will be visible to select for the dates by ‘ticking’ the small box to the left of a participant name Step 6 Click the ‘Add to Basket’ button at the top of the main screen before you go to book another activity

should know (e.g. medical conditions) select the ‘Info Notes’ tab in the right panel and enter your comment there Step 8 Go to the ‘Home Page’ select other activities and book participants Step 9 When you are ready to complete your bookings go to the ‘Basket’ tab on the right panel, check the order detail and if your order is correct click on the ‘Buy Now’ button [If you want to remove any activities from the basket please click on the ‘Participant’ tab and click the cross to the right of the activity in the right hand panel, or click the ‘Clear Order Basket’ button] Step 10 The order will be recorded in our database and you will be transferred to the secure PayPal payment system where you can pay for your bookings with a Credit Card or PayPal account. You will be sent a few confirmation emails and any extra information on what participants need to bring with them on the day.

staffordbc.gov.uk/GETOUT information that you think we

Need help with your booking?

If you have any queries with your online booking please see the ‘help’ screen send a secure message to us by logging into your account and clicking the ‘My Messages’ button.

Alternatively email events@staffordbc.gov.uk or call the number next to the activity you want to book.

Book over the phone…

Phone the number next to the activity to book and pay by card [subject to availability].

Book at reception…

Visit the leisure reception before the day of the activity to book and pay for a place.

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Wheelchair Skills Training 2 – 21 year olds Sun 21 July

Sir Graham Balfour High School, North Avenue, Stafford, ST16 1NR Learn wheelchair skills such as coping with slopes and rough ground, back wheel balancing, road safety and emergency evacuation techniques and enjoy fun wheelchair games, sports and dance. Extra wheelchairs will be available so parents, carers and siblings can join in! This workshop is being run by the Sports Development Team in conjunction with Go Kids Go who are a charity that run free wheelchair skills workshops across the UK. Places are limited so must be booked in advance. time

9.30am to 3pm price FREE tel

Roy at Go Kids 01482 887 163 email roy@go-kids-go.org.uk

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STAR: TRACK

8 – 15 year olds Mon 22 to Fri 26 July 1 Rowley Park Sports Stadium, Stafford, ST17 9XX Take part in the Official England Athletics development scheme involving running, jumping and throwing events [suitable for all abilities]. time

10am to 2pm

price £10 per day or

£45 for 5 days tel

01785 619 607

H-ZONE Mondays & Wednesdays 1 2 3 4 5 6 Not bank holiday Mon 26 Aug Stafford Leisure Centre Lammascote Road, Stafford, ST16 3TA

TODDLER TIME 2 - 6 year olds

Enjoy an interactive play session with music, light shows and fun games. time

10am to 10.30am

price £2 per session

DANCE MATS & Game Zone 7 - 14 year olds

Have fun with interactive dance mats and loads of games including smash ball, force field and jump rope. time

10.30am to 11.30am & 1.30pm to 2.30pm price £3.50 per session

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8 - 14 year olds Mondays & Wednesdays 1 2 3 Stafford Leisure Centre Lammascote Road, Stafford, ST16 3TA Hang out with your friends and take part in sport s such as basketball, football, kwik cricket and dodgeball. Have fun in the swimming pool with the floats and giant twin track inflatable. time price

10am to 4pm £10 per day

note Don’t forget your packed lunch

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ACTIVE 8 TRI _ 8 - 14 year olds ACTIVE Mondays 1 2 3 4 5

WedNesdays & Fridays 1 4 5 6 Alleyne’s Sports Centre Oulton Road, Stone, ST15 8DR Keep active, have fun and make friends with multi-sports coaching including football, rounders, lacrosse, mini tennis and handball as well as fun on dance mats, Wii games and the giant inflatable obstacle course in the pool.

10am to 4pm

[early bird from 9am] price £10 per day [early bird £12 per day]

8 - 14 year olds FRIDAYs 1 2 3 4 5 6 Alleyne’s Sports Centre Oulton Road, Stone, ST15 8DR Enjoy a fun fitness session themed around the activities of the triathlon – cycling, swimming and running – with added extras including the dance mats and rowing machines. time

time

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and swim kit

5pm to 7pm

price £4 per session

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[plus £1.50 one-off membership fee] Don’t forget your swim kit tel

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DISABILITY FOOTBALL 5 – 16 year olds WedNESDAYS 1 2 3 4 5 Stafford Sports College Wolverhampton Road, Stafford, ST17 9DJ Free football coaching and competitive opportunities for people with a range of disabilities/impairments provided by Staffordshire FA in partnership with the Sports Development team and Aiming High. Specifically for players with cerebral palsy, visual impaired, deaf/hearing impaired, amputee [leg and arm] and learning disabilities. For girls and boys!

FOOTIE FEST

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WEEK 1 Wed 24 & Thu 25 JulY Astro Pitch, Alleyne’s Sports Centre Oulton Road, Stone, ST15 8DR

WEEK 3 Wed 7 & Thu 8 Aug 3G Pitch, Rowley Park Sports Stadium Averill Road, Stafford ST17 9XX

WEEK 4 Wed 14 & Thu 15 Aug Astro Pitch, Beaconside Sports Centre Weston Road, Stafford, Staffs, ST18 0AD Enjoy a day of football fun and skills with exciting challenges and familiar games. time

9am to 12pm / 5 – 7 year olds

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9am to 4pm / 8 – 13 year olds

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price £6 per day

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wear trainers or Astro trainers [not football boots].

For the sessions at Rowley please wear trainers that have rubber pimples or rubber studs/blades [not football boots with metal studs/blades] tel

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MOBILE SKATE PARK 7 – 14 year olds WEEK 1 FRI 26 JULY

Springfields First School, Yarnfield, ST15 0NJ

WEEK 2 FRI 2 AUGUST

Weston Village Hall, Green Road, ST18 0JQ

WEEK 3 FRI 9 AugUST

Colwich and Little Haywood Village Hall Chilwell Avenue, Little Haywood, ST18 0QZ

WEEK 4 THU 15 AugUST

The Grosvenor Centre High Street, Gnosall, ST20 0EX

WEEK 5 FRI 23 AugUST

Walton Priory Middle School Beacon Rise, Walton, Stone, ST15 0AL

WEEK 6 FRI 30 AugUST

Eccleshall Community Centre Shaws Lane, Eccleshall, ST21 6AU Impress your mates on the quarter pipe, show off your tricks on the various ramps. The park will be supervised by staff from the Sports Development Team but no coaching will be given. time

10am to 12.45pm / 7 - 10 year olds 1.15pm to 4pm / 11 - 14 year olds price £4 per session note Helmets must be worn and will be provided if you haven’t

got one

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01785 619 607

MOBILE SKATE PARK COACHING SESSION

7 – 14 year olds for scooters and skateboards WEEK 2 Mon 29 July The Barn, Stone Youth & Community Centre Station Road, Stone, ST15 8ER Whether it’s your first time, or if you’re into flips, grinds, slides and airs, this session is a great chance to have fun and develop skills. Beginners will be taught the basic key skills to start tackling some of the ramps and have a go at tricks, and advanced riders will be challenged to explore more complex moves and take these to the ramps. time

10am to 12.45pm / 7 - 10 year olds 1.15pm to 4pm / 11 - 14 year olds price £5 per session note Helmets must be worn and will be provided if you haven’t

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We are supporting the national Join in campaign with a weekend of sports events in Stafford Borough to coincide with the anniversary of the Olympic Opening Ceremony…

BOWLS 7 – 16 year olds WEEK 2 TUE 30 JULY WEEK 5 TUE 20 AUGUST Amasal Sports and Social Club St. Albans Rd Industrial Estate, Stafford, ST16 3DR Learn skills and techniques of crown green bowls under guidance of qualified coaches then put them into practice with fun games and matches. time

10am to 1pm price £5 per session tel

27 & 28 July 2013 Visit www.staffordbc.gov.uk/joinin to see how you can Join In!

01785 619 607

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GOLF WEEK 2 12 – 15 year olds MoN 29 to Wed 31 July

Brocton Hall Golf Club Sawpit Lane, Brocton, Stafford, ST17 0TH

WEEK 3 8 – 11 year olds Mon 5 to Wed 7 August

Ingestre Park Golf Club Stafford, ST18 0RE A great chance to try golf in a fun and safe environment! Learn new skills from putting to driving with fun games on this three-day course. time

10am to 12 noon

price £15 for 3 days tel

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CYCLING BIKEABILITY LEVEL 1 5 – 10 year olds CYCLING SKILLS ACTIVITY DAY 10 – 15 year olds

WEEK 2 Tue 30 July & Thu 1 August WEEK 5 Tue 20 & THU 22 August Rowley Park Sports Stadium Averill Road, Stafford, ST17 9XX

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Beaconside Sports Centre Weston Road, Stafford, ST15 8DR

WEEK 5 MON 19 AugUST

Alleyne’s Sports Centre Oulton Road, Stone, ST15 8DR Develop your cycling skills with the portable mountain bike track, rides, fix-it sessions and games. time

10am to 3pm FREE note Helmets are compulsory for parts of this course. Bring your price

bike, helmet, lunch, drinks and wear suitable clothing

tel

01785 619 607

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WEEK 4 Mon 12 AugUST

Alleyne’s Sports Centre Oulton Road, Stone, ST15 8DR Learn to ride, develop cycling skills and have fun with free cycle training from Staffordshire County Council’s Bike Bus Team. time

10am to 12pm & 1pm to 3pm FREE note Bring your bike, helmet, a drink and wear suitable clothing price

tel

01785 619 607

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MULTI MIX 8 – 14 year olds

WEEK 2 Tue 30 July to Fri 2 August WEEK 3 Tue 6 to Fri 9 August WEEK 4 Tue 13 to Fri 16 August WEEK 5 Tue 20 to Fri 23 August Stafford Leisure Centre Lammascote Road, Stafford, ST16 3TA Enjoy a fun filled day packed with a mix of exciting games and activities designed to capture your imagination and inspire creativity, movement and decision making. Learn new skills and have fun with friends of a similar age in a safe, structured environment. Certificates awarded throughout the week! time 9am to 4pm

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WEEK 6 Wed 28 to Fri 30 August Stafford Leisure Centre Lammascote Road, Stafford, ST16 3TA A perfect introduction to sport and a great chance to try a mix of everything in these fun sessions.

Alleyne’s Sports Centre Oulton Road, Stone, ST15 8DR

price £10 per day tel

MUlti Mix MINIS 5 – 7 year olds

activity

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01785 619 607

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Sunday 7 July Saturday 6 July

Stafford’s Big Burh Day

Kicking off Stafford Festival is Stafford’s Big Burh Day, celebrating 1,100 years since the formation of Stafford as a ‘Burh’, or fortified settlement.

The county town will come to life in the morning with a storytelling parade through the town centre from 11am.

The Market Square will host a showcase of local music throughout the afternoon and it will then be transformed for an early evening concert featuring some well-known bands and performers.

If you live in Stafford Borough you can apply for your free concert tickets from www.staffordfestival.co.uk by Friday 21 June. Lucky ticket winners will then be selected by ballot.

Party in the Park

This year children’s TV characters Ben & Holly from Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom will be attending Victoria Park, making personal appearances at various intervals (12 noon, 1.30pm, 3.00pm and 4.00pm) all free of charge.

Enjoy family fun with face painting, art workshops, entertaining shows, train rides and lots more!

TIME 12noon - 5pm VENUE Victoria Park, Stafford PRICE Free Admission. Some activities will incur a small 50p charge.

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Sunday 14 July

Teddies Tea Party

Enjoy family fun and games in the cottage garden, with puppet shows, face painting, story telling, craft stalls and a bouncy castle for younger family members. Bring along a picnic and don’t forget your teddy!

TIME 12noon - 5pm VENUE Izaak Walton’s Cottage PRICE Free Admission if accompanied by a teddy bear.

Sunday 14 July

Live @ the Castle

Enjoy the very best of original live music from local artists on the main stage or chill out in the acoustic marquee.

TIME 12noon - 10pm VENUE Stafford Castle PRICE Admission (12+ years) £3, Car Park £5.

27th JUNE ~ 13th JULY 2013

STAFFORD CASTLE

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Wed 7th August 2013 - Sat 10th August 2013 MATINEE TICKETS: £ 9 / £ 8 CONCESSION / FAMILY £ 32 EVENING TICKETS: £10 / £ 9 CONCESSION / FAMILY £ 36 PLEASE NOTE FAMILY TICKETS ONLY AVAIL ABLE VIA THE BOX OFFICE

Box Office: 01785 254 653 www.staffordgatehousetheatre.co.uk MUSIC BY ANDRE W LLOYD WEBBER LYRICS : JIM STEINMAN BOOK BY PATRICIA KNOP, GALE EDWARDS AND ANDRE W LLOYD WEBBER ORCHESTR ATIONS BY DAVID CULLEN AND ANDRE W LLOYD WEBBER AN AMATEUR PRODUCTION BY ARR ANGEMENT OF THE RE ALLY USEFUL GROUP LTD

MEDIEVAL MISCHIEF 5 – 7 year olds

WEEK 3 Wed 7 AugUST

Put on the Lord’s tunic and charge up to the Keep.

Find out about the history of Stafford Castle and make your own medieval stronghold.

TREASURE QUEST 8 – 12 year olds WEEK 3 THU 8 AugUST

Join the knights Templar and search for the lost treasure. Prove you are a true and loyal apprentice and you may earn a reward. Draw a map to help others locate the treasure.

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WEEK 4 Wed 14 AugUST

Build your own ladybird and bug hotel, visit the Castle Wood and learn about the local wildlife.

SURVIVAL SECRETS 8 – 12 year olds

WEEK 4 THU 15 AugUST

Build your own all weather shelter made from tarpaulin, rope and woodland branches. Learn survival facts and techniques from the expert team.

ARTISTIC LANDSCAPES 5 – 7 year olds

WEEK 5 WED 21 AugUST

Learn the art of watercolour painting in the Castle grounds. Paint a picture of your favourite scene with help from our experts.

ARTY CRAFTS 8 – 12 year olds

WEEK 5 THU 22 AugUST

Visit the garden to look at herbs and their many uses. Learn about the art of dyeing and use your creative talents to make your own tie dyed T-shirt.

GLORIOUS GAMES 5 – 7 year olds WEEK 6 Wed 28 August

Have fun with old fashioned fun and games on the Herb Garden field including bowls, skipping and skittles. There’s awards for everyone in our closing ceremony!

SPORTS SPECTACULAR 8 – 12 year olds

WEEK 6 THU 29 August

Games and sporting fun finale with rounders, races, quoits, and coconut shy.

Prizes for everyone at the winners presentation!

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BASKETBALL TASTER SESSION 8 – 14 year olds

WEEK 6 TUE 27 AugUST Stafford Leisure Centre Lammascote Road, Stafford, ST16 3TA Learn basketball skills and techniques with specially designed practices and small sided games. Fun for boys and girls! time

1pm to 3pm / 12 to 14 year olds 10am to 12pm / 8 to 11 year olds price £4 per session

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01785 619 607

DISABILITY TRAMPOLINING 5 – 18 year olds with learning disabilities

WEEK 6 Fri 30 August Stafford Leisure Centre Lammascote Road, Stafford, ST16 3TA Whether you are a complete beginner or have some experience, this is a great opportunity to have fun on the trampolines and take it in turns to be taught new skills to perform and practice.

Sessions are for participants with learning disabilities and a parent / guardian must stay for the duration of the session and stand by the trampoline for safety reasons. Places are limited and must be booked in advance. time

1.30pm to 2.15pm & 2.30pm to 3.15pm

note

Children with Downs Syndrome require a medical

price £2 per session

screening form [available on request] to see if there is permission from a doctor. Medical exclusions for trampolining are brittle bones, rodded back, confirmed alanta-axial instability and detaching retina tel

01785 619 607

activity

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My Bike. My Weekend.

Find free weekly rides in your area at goskyride.com/stafford-borough

DOUBLE TROUBLE GIANT INFLATABL E All

ages, must be able to swim 25m Mondays & Fridays, Wednesdays 1 2 3 4 5 6

Not bank ho liday Mon 26 Aug Have fun on th e obstacle cour giant inflatable se Test your bala with music in the pool. nc and see if you e, race your friends can make it to the end!

time 1.15 pm to 2.45pm price £2.50

/ 5 – 15 ye £4.10 / 16 – 60 ar olds, £2 / 60+ year year olds, olds

to will not be admitted under 8 years of age by an adult of 16 years ied pan om acc s e adult to the pool unles child 0 - 3 years, on or over [one adult per rs]. There will be a controlled yea 7 two children 4 admitted per session number of swimmers

Children note

Mon 22 July to Fri 30 August

[closed bank holiday Monday 26 August] Float Fun

PUBLIC Swim KIDS SWIM FREE

GIANT Inflatable

Public Swim

Adults Only

Mon

10am - 11am

11am - 12pm

1.15pm - 2.45pm

3pm - 4pm

7.15am - 8.15am 12pm - 1pm 9pm - 10pm**

Tue

10am - 11am

11am - 12pm

1pm - 8pm*

7.15am - 8.15am 12pm - 1pm 8pm - 10pm

Wed

10am - 11am

11am - 12pm

3pm 3.45pm* 5.30pm 8pm*

7.15am - 8.15am 12pm - 1pm 8pm - 9pm 9pm - 10pm**

Thu

10am - 11am

11am - 12pm

1pm 3.45pm* 5.30pm - 8pm

7.15am - 8.15am 12pm - 1pm 8pm - 9pm 9pm - 10pm**

Fri

10am - 11am

11am - 12pm

3pm - 8pm*

7.15am - 8.15am 12pm - 1pm 8pm - 9pm

1.15pm - 2.45pm

1.15pm - 2.45pm

Part of the pool will be sectioned off for swimming lessons during this session Adults only lane swimming

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KIDS SWIM FREE for 15 years & under

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RLSS NPLQ LIFEGUARD COURSE 16+ ye ar olds

WEEK 1 Sa t 20 to

Fri 26 July Learn pool re scue lifesaving skills , first aid, CPR, AED and with both theo assessments ry and practic , resulting in a al nationally recognised qu alification.

time

price

8.30am to 4.30 pm Sat & 8.30am to 4p m Sun to Fri £200

note You mu

st be able dive to a depth of to swim 100m [front and back] and 3m

SNORKELLIN

Must hold A SA

Stage 2

G

WEEK 2 M on 29

July to Fri 2 This is a great August introduction to first step tow underwater sp ards learning or ts and the how to dive. time 9.30 am to 10am

price

£22 fo

r 5 days is essenti booking. All equip al as places are very limited. Paymen me nt is pro vid ed although you are wet is required on your own lcome to bring

note Booking

CRASH COURSE: SWIMMING LESSONS Beginners / Stage 1

WEEK 3 Mon 5 to Fri 9 August WEEK 5 Mon 19 to Fri 23 August

Enjoy great value swimming lessons this summer. time

9.30am to 10am

price £22 for 5 days

note Booking is essential as places are very limited

CRASH COURSE: ONE-TO-ONE SWIMMING LESSONS Beginners / Stage 1 MonDAY to FriDAY 1 2 3 4 5

WEEK 6 TUESDAY to THURSDAY

Individual 30 minute personal instruction for all ages and abilities [children and adults] with the opportunity to develop existing strokes or skills or learn new ones. time

10am to 12noon [30 minute lessons]

price £58.50 for 5 days and £46.80 for 4 days

note Booking is essential as places are very limited.

Payment is required on booking

INFLATAB LE FUN All

Lammasote Road, Stafford, ST16 3TA tel 01785 815 715 PUBLIC SWIM and FLOAT FUN PRICES Under 5 year olds FREE, 5 – 15 year olds £2.10, 16 – 60 year olds £4.30, 60+ year olds £2.10, locker keys £1 note Children under 8 years of age will not be admitted to the pool unless accompanied by an adult of 16 years or over [one adult per child 0 - 3 years, one adult to two children 4 - 7 years]. There will be a controlled number of swimmers admitted per session

ages, mus t be able to swim 25m Tuesday Thursdas & ys 1 2 3 4 5 6

Have fun on th inflatable in e twin track giant the pool!

time 2p m to 2.50pm price £2.50

/ 5 – 15 £4.10 / 16 – year olds, 6 £2 / 60+ ye 0 year olds, ar olds

Mon 22 July to Fri 30 August Adults Only

PUBLIC Swim KIDS SWIM FREE

FLOAT FUN

AQUA TOTS

Mon

7.30am - 9am 12pm - 1.30pm

10am - 11am

11am - 12pm 2pm - 3pm

12pm - 12.45pm 12.45pm - 1.30pm

BANK HOLIDAY MON 26

8am - 9am 12pm - 1.30pm

Tue

7.30am - 9am 12pm - 1.30pm 8pm - 9pm

10am - 11am

11am - 12pm

12pm - 12.45pm 12.45pm - 1.30pm

Wed

7.30am - 9am 12pm - 1.30pm

10am - 11am

11am - 12pm 2pm - 3pm

12pm - 12.45pm 12.45pm - 1.30pm

Thu

7.30am - 9am 12pm - 1.30pm

10am - 11am

11am - 12pm

12pm - 12.45pm 12.45pm - 1.30pm

Fri

7.30am - 9am 12pm - 1.30pm 8pm - 9pm

10am - 11am

11am - 12pm 2pm - 3pm

12pm - 12.45pm 12.45pm - 1.30pm

PUBLIC SWIM 3pm - 3.55pm

10am - 12pm 2pm - 4pm

S mall pool closes at 3.30pm

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INFLATABLE FUN

2pm - 2.50pm

3pm - 3.55pm* 6pm - 8pm 3pm - 3.55pm 6pm - 8pm

2pm - 2.50pm

KIDS SWIM FREE for 15 years & under

NOTE Small pool closed 10am to 11am on 26 July, 2, 23 and 30 August due to swimming lessons

3pm - 3.55pm* 6pm - 8pm 3pm - 3.55pm 6pm - 8pm

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RLSS NPLQ LIFEGUARD COURSE

16+ year olds WEEK 5 Sat 17 to Fri 23 AUGUST

Learn pool rescue, first aid, CPR, AED and lifesaving skills with both theory and practical assessments, resulting in a nationally recognised qualification. time

8am to 4pm

price

£200

note You must be able to swim 100m [front and back]

and dive to a depth of 3m

CRASH COURSE: ONE-TO-ONE SWIMMING LESSONS All Ages

In conjunction with the ASA Level 2 Teachers Course

CRASH COURSE: HALF PRICE SWIMMING LESSONS Stages 1 & 7

WEEK 1 Mon 22 to THU 25 JULY

Enjoy great value swimming lessons this summer

WEEK 2 Mon 29 to THU 1 August

WEEK 3 Mon 5 to THU 8 August

note Booking is essential as places are limited

Individual 30 minute personal instruction for all ages and abilities [children and adults] with the opportunity to develop existing strokes or skills or learn new ones. time

9am to 12pm [30 minute lessons]

price £50.16 for 4 days

note Booking is essential as places are very limited.

Contact the leisure centre for availability

WEEKS 4 5 MonDAY to FriDAY time

9am to 9.30am / Stage 1 9.30am to 10am / Stage 2 9am to 10am /stages 3 to 7 price £9.50 for 5 days / stage 1 and 2 £19 for 5 days / stages 3 to 7