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and Get Into The Games This Summer Holiday… There’s a packed programme of activities as well as taster sessions in Olympic sports to celebrate The Games this summer, so don’t miss out - GET OUT!
BOOKING INFORMATION Early booking is advisable as places are issued on a first come first served basis, and most places will only be reserved once full payment is received. Many activities require advance booking, which can be done either online, by phone or by visiting the leisure centre receptions [where applicable].
The following booking symbols will be displayed next to the holiday activities: Book
Online…
Step 1 Log onto:
www.staffordbc.gov.uk/GETOUT and click on the link for ‘online bookings’ Step 2 You will need to ‘set up an account’ [if you haven’t already got one] and ‘log in’ by clicking on the right hand side button. Step 3 Once registered/logged in you will need to choose the activity you wish to book and then select the participants by ticking the boxes on the right hand side. You will then need to proceed to Pay Pal payment. Step 4 You will be sent a confirmation email and in some cases extra information on what your child needs to bring with them on the day. NOTE Online booking will close at 4pm on the day before the activity, subject to availability.
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Book over the phone…
You can phone to secure your place on an activity, and in some cases pay by card [subject to availability].
Book at reception…
Visit the leisure reception before the day of the activity to secure a place. You may need to pay in advance.
Turn up on the day… Some activities do not need to be booked in
advance and you can just turn up on the day with your money. In most cases you will need to complete an application form on arrival. NOTE It is better to book in advance where possible - there’s limited availability for some activities.
Need help with your booking? If you have any queries with your online booking you can send a 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. Booking terms and conditions are available at:
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01785 815 715 ACTIVE8 Multi-activity day [8 - 14 year olds] Every Weekday from 23 July to 31 August [except Taster Session Thursdays 9, 16, 23, Bank Holiday Monday 27 and 30 August] Alleyne’s Sports Centre Oulton Road, Stone, ST15 8DR Enjoy a fun-packed structured programme of activities changing throughout the day, with all your favourite sports and more! Don’t forget your packed lunch and swim kit for fun in the pool. There is an option of an ‘early bird’ drop off from 9am for participants wanting to arrive before 10am, where they will be supervised by centre staff before the Active-8 sessions start. FREE TASTER SESSIONS: Pay for 4 Active-8 sessions in the same week [for £40] and get a FREE Thursday Taster Session [offer not available with online bookings] Book early to secure your place! TIME 10am - 4pm [early bird from 9am] PRICE £10 per day [early bird £12 per day] NOTE Advanced booking is not essential, but payment is required on booking.
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07973 940 262 online at www.getthebug.net FOOTBALL CAMP [4 - 12 year olds]
Monday 23 to Friday 27 July Stafford Sports College Wolverhampton Road, Stafford, ST17 9DJ This camp is brought to you by ‘Get the Bug’, providing a great opportunity to play football in a fun environment with qualified coaches. TIME 9am - 3pm PRICE £9.99 per day NOTE Early drop-off at 8.15am and late pick-up 6pm available for an additional charge.
MULTI-SPORT FUN [8 - 14 year olds] Monday 23 July and Wednesday 15 August Stafford Leisure Centre Lammascote Road, Stafford, ST16 3TA TEL 01785 619 500 Like more than one sport and want to try them all? Come along to our multi-sport day where you can play all kinds of different sports including table tennis, football, dodgeball, Kwik cricket, rounders, aqua fun. Don’t forget your packed lunch and swim kit for fun in the pool. TIME 10am - 3pm PRICE £10 NOTE Advanced booking required. Minimum of 6 participants required for course to run. The course will be cancelled if this number is not met.
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Get Into The Games This Summer… H-ZONE TODDLER TIME [under 5 year olds] Wednesdays from 25 July to 29 August Stafford Leisure Centre Lammascote Road, Stafford, ST16 3TA TEL 01785 619 500 Have fun with musical squares, dance mats, splat, memory buster and loads more! Book early to secure your place! TIME 10am - 10.30am PRICE £1.50 per session
H-ZONE DANCE MAT HOUR [6 - 14 year olds]
H-ZONE [6 - 14 year olds] Interactive Children’s Gym and Dance Mats Every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 23 July to 30 August Stafford Leisure Centre Lammascote Road, Stafford, ST16 3TA TEL 01785 619 500 Play dodge ball, force field, memory buster, turbo tag, smash ball, jump rope, musical squares and splat plus loads more! Why not challenge your friends to a dance off on the dance mats to find out who has the best moves? Book early to secure your place! TIME 10.30am - 11.30am and 1.30pm - 2.30pm PRICE £3.50 per session
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Wednesdays from 25 July to 29 August Stafford Leisure Centre Lammascote Road, Stafford, ST16 3TA TEL 01785 619 500 Why not challenge your friends to a dance off on the dance mats to find out who has the best moves? TIME 12noon - 1pm PRICE £3.50 per session
BADMINTON TASTER SESSION [8 - 14 year olds]
Wednesday 25 July Stafford Leisure Centre Lammascote Road, Stafford, ST16 3TA TEL 01785 619 500 Ever wondered how to play badminton? Come and learn with our one day badminton session where a qualified coach will teach you the basic techniques with lots of fun games. TIME 10am - 1pm PRICE £8 NOTE Advanced booking required. Minimum of 6 participants required for course to run. The course will be cancelled if this number is not met.
GYMNASTICS AND TRAMPOLINE SESSIONS [5+ year olds]
Thursdays and Fridays from 26 July to 31 August Stafford Leisure Centre Lammascote Road, Stafford, ST16 3TA TEL 01785 619 500 Learn a variety of gymnastics and trampoline skills and movements. Book early to secure your place! Beginners [5 - 8 year olds] TIME 9.30am - 11am Improvers [all ages] TIME 11am - 12.30pm PRICE £6 per session [or £10 for 2 days] NOTE Advanced booking required. An adult must accompany children under 8 years of age at all times.
07952 473 324 Email: info@theschooloftennis.co.uk MULTI SPORTS CAMP [4 - 14 year olds] A Monday 30 July to Friday 3 August B Monday 6 to Friday 10 August C Monday 13 to Friday 17 August
Stone: Stone Tennis Club Newcastle Road, Stone, ST15 8LD A Monday 6 to Friday 10 August B Monday 13 to Friday 17 August
Stafford: Walton Tennis Club and Walton Scout Hut Green Gore Lane, Stafford, ST17 0LD This camp is brought to you by The School of Tennis. A great opportunity to play not just tennis but a variety of other sports and games in a fun environment with qualified coaches. TIME 9.30am - 12.30pm [half day] 9.30am - 3.30pm [full day] PRICE £10 [half day] and £20 [full day] NOTE See website for discounts www.theschooloftennis.co.uk
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Get Into The Games This Summer… 07973 940 262 online at www.getthebug.net TENNIS CAMP [4 - 12 year olds] Monday 23 to Friday 27 July
Monday 30 July to Friday 3 August Baseline Tennis Centre, Stafford Sports College Wolverhampton Road, Stafford, ST17 9DJ This camp is brought to you by ‘Get the Bug’, providing a great opportunity to play tennis in a fun environment with qualified coaches. TIME 9am - 3pm PRICE £9.99 per day NOTE Early drop-off at 8.15am and late pick-up 6pm available for an additional charge.
01785 619 607 OLYMPIC EXTRAVAGANZA [8 - 13 year olds]
Monday 30 July to Wednesday 1 August Stafford Leisure Centre Lammascote Road, Stafford, ST16 3TA TEL 01785 619 500 Thursday 2 August and Friday 3 August Rowley Park Athletics Stadium Averill Road, Stafford, ST17 9XX Try your hand at a variety of Olympic sports with qualified coaches from the Sports Development Team. Sports will include handball, basketball, athletics, football, badminton and much more. Sports will vary each day and you will have the chance to win medals in fun games and challenges. TIME 9am - 4pm PRICE £10 per day
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01785 815 715 TRAMPOLINE SKILLS [8+ year olds] Tuesdays from 31 July to 21 August Alleyne’s Sports Centre Oulton Road, Stone, ST15 8DR Suitable for both beginners and those with some experience, this activity offers a full day’s coaching in both basic and more advanced trampoline techniques. Please bring a packed lunch. TIME 9.30am - 3pm PRICE £20
01785 815 715 TRAMPOLINE TASTER SESSION [8+ year olds] Tuesday 31 July and Tuesday 7 August Alleyne’s Sports Centre Oulton Road, Stone, ST15 8DR Have a go on the trampolines in this fun taster session. TIME 3pm - 4pm PRICE £3.75
01785 619 131 Knights and Damsels [5 - 7 year olds] Wednesday 1 August Stafford Castle Newport Road, Stafford, ST16 1DJ Join the medieval army and march up to the Keep. Find out about the history of Stafford Castle and build your own fortress. TIME 1.30pm - 3.30pm PRICE £5 per session including refreshments NOTE Pre-booking essential as places are limited.
01785 619 131 TREASURE Quest [8 - 12 year olds] Thursday 2 August Stafford Castle Newport Road, Stafford, ST16 1DJ Enlist in Lord Stafford’s army and search for the lost hoard. Prove your worth as a knight or dame. Draw a map to help others locate the forgotten treasure. TIME 1.30pm - 3.30pm PRICE £5 per session including refreshments NOTE Pre-booking essential as places are limited.
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01785 619 607 FOOTIE FEST [5 - 13 year olds]
Monday 6 and Tuesday 7 August Rowley Park Sports Stadium Averill Road, Stafford, ST17 9XX Wednesday 8 and Thursday 23 August Alleyne’s Sports Centre Oulton Road, Stone, ST15 8DR Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 August Beaconside Sports Centre Weston Road, Stafford, ST18 0AD If you are mad about football then this is the day for you! Put your skills to the test with fun games, challenges, matches and mini-tournaments.
5 - 7 year olds TIME 9am - 12noon PRICE £6 per day or £10 for 2 days
at the same venue
8 - 13 year olds TIME 9am - 4pm PRICE £12 per day or £20 for 2 days
at the same venue
NOTE Minimum of 8 participants
required for course to run. The course will be cancelled if this number is not met.
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07973 940 262 online at www.getthebug.net NETBALL CAMP [4 - 12 year olds]
Monday 6 to Friday 10 August Stafford Sports College Wolverhampton Road, Stafford, ST17 9DJ This camp is brought to you by ‘Get the Bug’, providing a great opportunity to have a go at netball. TIME 9am - 3pm PRICE £9.99 per day NOTE Early drop-off at 8.15am and late pick-up 6pm available for an additional charge.
07973 940 262 online at www.getthebug.net TENNIS CAMP [4 - 12 year olds]
Monday 6 to Friday 10 August Stafford Grammar School Burton Manor, Stafford, ST18 9AT Monday 13 to Friday 17 August Great Bridgeford Tennis Club Newport Road, Great Bridgeford This camp is brought to you by ‘Get the Bug’, providing a great opportunity to play tennis in a fun environment with qualified coaches. TIME 9am - 3pm PRICE £9.99 per day NOTE Early drop-off at 8.15am and late pick-up 6pm available for an additional charge.
HANDBALL TASTER SESSION [8 - 14 year olds]
Tuesday 7 August Stafford Leisure Centre Lammascote Road, Stafford ST16 3TA TEL 01785 619 500 Try the Olympic team sport of Handball, a fast and high scoring game where you pass the ball between team mates and throw into the goal to score. This session will teach you the general concept and techniques involved in the game. Handball is becoming increasingly popular across the country, so come and give it a go! TIME 10am - 1pm PRICE £8 NOTE Advanced booking required. Minimum of 10 participants required for course to run. The course will be cancelled if this number is not met.
01785 619 131 Woodland World [5 - 7 year olds] Wednesday 8 August Stafford Castle Newport Road, Stafford, ST16 1DJ Learn about the wildlife habitats in the Castle woods. Build a bird hide and make a mini beast hostel. TIME 1.30pm - 3.30pm PRICE £5 per session including refreshments NOTE Pre-booking essential as places are limited.
01785 815 715 BASKETBALL TASTER SESSION [8 - 14 year olds]
Thursday 9 August Alleyne’s Sports Centre Oulton Road, Stone, ST15 8DR Enjoy fun activities, skills coaching, challenges and a game at the end of the session - medals awarded. Suitable for all abilities. Book early to secure your place! TIME 10am - 1pm PRICE £5 per session
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01785 619 131 Survival Skills [8 - 12 year olds] Thursday 9 August Stafford Castle Newport Road, Stafford, ST16 1DJ Construct an all weather bivouac from tarpaulin and rope. Learn survival techniques in a woodland world. TIME 1.30pm - 3.30pm PRICE £5 per session including refreshments NOTE Pre-booking essential as places are limited.
01785 619 607 GOLF TASTER SESSION [9 - 13 year olds] Monday 13 to Wednesday 15 August Ingestre Park Golf Club Ingestre, Stafford, ST18 0RE This 3 day course is aimed at introducing beginners to the game and guide them through the Golf Foundation’s Junior Passport Scheme. The scheme covers all of the main shots and techniques involved in golf whilst setting targets and goals for participants to achieve. Ideal for players with little or no golf experience. TIME 10am - 12noon PRICE £20 for 3 days PAGE 10
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BASKETBALL TASTER SESSION [8 - 14 year olds]
Monday 13 August Stafford Leisure Centre Lammascote Road, Stafford, ST16 3TA TEL 01785 619 500 Come and learn the basic and techniques through fun drills, matches and competitions, led by qualified coaches. TIME 10am - 3pm PRICE £10 NOTE Advanced booking required. Minimum of 10 participants required for course to run. The course will be cancelled if this number is not met.
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Tuesday 31 Active-8 Multi-Activity Multi-Sports Camp Trampoline Tennis Olympic Extravaganza
pg 03 05 06 06 06 Wednesday 1 Active-8 Multi-Activity H-Zone H-Zone Toddler Time H-Zone Dance Mats Multi-Sports Camp Tennis Olympic Extravaganza Knights and Damsels
Monday 6 Active-8 Multi-Activity H-Zone Multi-Sports Camp Football Netball Tennis
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TuesdaY 7 Active-8 Multi-Activity Multi-Sports Camp Trampoline Football Netball Tennis Handball
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Wednesday 8 Active-8 Multi-Activity H-Zone H-Zone Toddler Time H-Zone Dance Mats Multi-Sports Camp Football Netball
WEEK THREE 6 to 10 August
Monday 30 Active-8 Multi-Activity H-Zone Multi-Sports Camp Tennis Olympic Extravaganza
WEEK TWO 30 July to 3 August
Monday 23 Active-8 Multi-Activity Football Multi-Sport Fun H-Zone Tennis
WEEK ONE 23 to 27 July
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Tuesday 14 Active-8 Multi-Activity Trampoline Multi-Sports Camp Tennis Golf
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TuesdaY 21 Active-8 Multi-Activity Trampoline Football Disability Multi-Sports Multi-Skills Camp Bowls
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Wednesday 15 Active-8 Multi-Activity Multi-Sport Fun H-Zone H-Zone Toddler Time H-Zone Dance Mats Multi-Sports Camp Tennis Golf Castle on Canvas
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WEEK SIX 27 to 31 August
Monday 20 Active-8 Multi-Activity H-Zone Disability Multi-Sports Multi-Skills Camp
WEEK FIVE 20 to 24 August
Monday 13 Active-8 Multi-Activity H-Zone Multi-Sports Camp Tennis Golf Basketball
WEEK FOUR 13 to 17 August
Tennis Woodland World
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Thursday 16 pg H-Zone 04 Gymnastics & Trampoline 05 Multi-Sports Camp 05 Tennis 09 Skate Park 15 Handball 15 Cosmic Crafts 15
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01785 619 131 Castle on Canvas [5 - 7 year olds] Wednesday 15 August Stafford Castle Newport Road, Stafford, ST16 1DJ Try your hand at landscape painting in the castle grounds. Paint your favourite castle view with help from our experts. TIME 1.30pm - 3.30pm PRICE £5 per session including refreshments NOTE Pre-booking essential as places are limited.
01785 815 715 HANDBALL TASTER SESSION [8 - 14 year olds]
Thursday 16 August Alleyne’s Sports Centre Oulton Road, Stone, ST15 8DR Enjoy fun games, activities, challenges and a game at the end of the session, with celebrate medals awarded. Book early to secure your place! TIME 10am - 1pm PRICE £5 per session
01785 619 131 Cosmic Crafts [8 - 12 year olds] Thursday 16 August Stafford Castle Newport Road, Stafford, ST16 1DJ Visit the castle garden and discover herbs and their uses. Learn about herbs and dyeing and create your own tie dyed design for a T Shirt. TIME 1.30pm - 3.30pm PRICE £5 per session including refreshments NOTE Pre-booking essential as places are limited.
01785 619 607 MOBILE SKATE PARK [7 - 14 year olds]
Thursday 16 August Springfields First School Yarnfield, ST15 0NJ Friday 17 August Weston Village Hall Green Road, Weston, ST18 0JQ Thursday 23 and Friday 24 August Bishop Lonsdale Primary School Shaws Lane, Eccleshall, ST21 6AU Thursday 30 August Anson Primary School Main Road, Gt Haywood, ST18 0SU Friday 31 August The Grosvenor Centre High Street, Gnosall, ST20 0EX Impress your mates on the quarter pipe, show off your tricks on our various ramps and jumps. Bikes, scooters, boards and skates are all allowed on the park. Helmets must be worn and will be provided to those without. Skateboards and scooters are available to borrow we recommend you bring your own equipment where possible. Book early to secure your place!
7 - 10 year olds TIME 10am - 12.45pm PRICE £4 per session
11 - 14 year olds TIME 1.15pm - 4pm PRICE £4 per session
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games & family sports day
Arena Programme… 11.30am Opening Ceremony with a high-energy performance from ‘Dance Fusion’ 12noon
FA Football Skills Demo
12.30pm Fire Juggler
Sunday 19 August 11am - 5pm
1pm
Belly Dancing Demo
1.30pm
Tug-Of-War
Stafford Castle Newport Road, Stafford, ST16 1DJ Enjoy a day of traditional games and family fun with ‘have a go archery’, bouncy castle, coconut shy, welly wanging, fencing demos and much more.
3pm
Dance Fusion
3.30pm
Fire Juggler
4pm
FA Football Skills
4.30pm
Belly Dancing Demo
Try out Stafford Leisure Centre’s H-Zone dance mats and join in with the activities from the Sports Development team. FREE admission, car park £2
12noon Walk for Health & 2.30pm 1pm & 3.30pm
Heritage Walk
Supported by local sports clubs and sponsored by Stafford and Rural Homes
01785 619 607 DISABILITY MULTI SPORTS [7 - 15 year olds] Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 August Mondays session is for young people with learning difficulties and Tuesdays session is for wheelchair users. Stafford Leisure Centre Lammascote Road, Stafford, ST16 3TA Fun multi sports sessions aimed at participants with a disability. Qualified coaches will run the sessions however carers/parents will be expected to stay should your child need additional support. TIME 10am - 1pm PRICE £5 per session
07973 940 262 online at www.getthebug.net MULTI-SKILLS CAMP [4 - 12 year olds]
Monday 20 to Friday 24 August Stafford Sports College Wolverhampton Road, Stafford, ST17 9DJ This camp is brought to you by ‘Get the Bug’, providing a great opportunity to play a variety of sports and games in a fun environment with qualified coaches. TIME 9am - 3pm PRICE £9.99 per day NOTE Early drop-off at 8.15am and late pick-up 6pm available for an additional charge.
01785 619 607 BOWLS [9 - 15 year olds] Tuesday 21 to Thursday 23 August Little Stoke Bowling Club Uttoxeter Road, Stone, ST15 8RA [attached to Little Stoke Cricket Club] This introduction to bowls course will teach you the basics involved in the game under the guidance of qualified coaches. You will be shown the general skills and techniques and be able to put them into practice in fun games and matches. TIME 10am - 12pm PRICE £10 for 3 days
01785 619 131 FUN AND GAMES [5 - 7 year olds] Wednesday 22 August Stafford Castle Newport Road, Stafford, ST16 1DJ Play traditional sports on the Castle Herb Garden field. Hoops and hurdles, skipping and skittles. A spot on the podium and medals for everyone at our awards ceremony. TIME 1.30pm - 3.30pm PRICE £5 per session including refreshments NOTE Pre-booking essential as places are limited.
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01785 815 715 ROWING TASTER SESSION [8 - 14 year olds]
Thursday 23 August Alleyne’s Sports Centre Oulton Road, Stone, ST15 8DR Have a go on the indoor rowing machines with fun, games, challenges and activities as well as a competition at the end of the session - celebrate medals awarded. Book early to secure your place! TIME 10am - 1pm PRICE £5 per session
01785 619 131 Olympic Legends [8 - 12 year olds] Thursday 23 August Stafford Castle Newport Road, Stafford, ST16 1DJ A sporting fun finale with cricket, croquet, quoits, and coconut shy. Gold, Silver, and Bronze prizes for the champions. TIME 1.30pm - 3.30pm PRICE £5 per session including refreshments NOTE Pre-booking essential as places are limited.
01785 619 607 GAME ON Multi-sports day [8 - 13 year olds] Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 August Stafford Leisure Centre Lammascote Road, Stafford, ST16 3TA Enjoy a day packed full of fun team games, swimming, sports and activities led by Sports Development coaches. Don’t forget your packed lunch and swim kit for fun in the pool. TIME 9am - 4pm PRICE £10 per day
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01785 619 131 History Trail [5 - 7 year olds]
01785 619 131 GeocachING [8 - 12 year olds]
Wednesday 29 August Stafford Castle Newport Road, Stafford, ST16 1DJ Follow the trail boards around the castle site and make your own story panel to take home. TIME 1.30pm - 3.30pm PRICE £5 per session including refreshments NOTE Pre-booking essential as places are limited.
Thursday 30 August Stafford Castle Newport Road, Stafford, ST16 1DJ Using modern technology - learn the art of geocashing and find the hidden objects in the Castle grounds. TIME 1.30pm - 3.30pm PRICE £5 per session including refreshments NOTE Pre-booking essential as places are limited.
01785 815 715 TRIATHALON TASTER SESSION [8 - 14 year olds]
Thursday 30 August Alleyne’s Sports Centre Oulton Road, Stone, ST15 8DR Swim, cycle and run, tailored to suit all ages and abilities, with coaches on hand throughout. Your combined time for all three activities will be recorded - celebrate medals awarded. Don’t forget your swim kit. TIME 10am - 1pm PRICE £5 per session NOTE Please bring your bike and helmet.
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ALL WEEK SWIMMING POOL ACTIVITIES at Alleyne’s Sports Centre Oulton Road, Stone, ST15 8DR TEL 01785 815 715
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]. The swimming pool may be subject to 1 hour sessions during busy times so a short wait may be required. There will be a controlled number of swimmers admitted per session. PUBLIC SWIM PRICE Under 5 years FREE, 5 - 15 year olds £2 16 - 60 year olds £4, 60+ year olds £2, locker keys 50p. WATER WALKERS and GIANT INFLATABLE PRICE 5 - 15 year olds £2.20, 16 - 60 year olds £4, 60+ year olds £2, locker keys 50p.
POOL TIMETABLE Monday 23 July to Friday 31 August [closed 27 August]
Morning Fun Session
FREE for 15 years Afternoon and under Fun Session
Public swim
Monday
10am - 11am Float Fun
11am - 12noon 2.45pm - 3.45pm
1.15pm - 2.45pm Giant Inflatable**
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Tuesday
10am - 11am Float Fun
11am - 12noon 2.45pm - 3.45pm
1.15pm - 2.45pm Water Walkers*
4pm - 8pm
Wednesday
10am - 11am Float Fun
11am - 12noon 2.45pm - 3.45pm
1.15pm - 2.45pm Giant Inflatable**
5.30pm - 8pm
Thursday
10am - 11am Float Fun
11am - 12noon 2.45pm - 3.45pm
1.15pm - 2.45pm Water Walkers*
5.30pm - 8pm
Friday
10am - 11am Float Fun
11am - 12noon 2.45pm - 3.45pm
1.15pm - 2.45pm Giant Inflatable**
4pm - 8pm
NOTE * a weight limit of 15 stone applies for Water Walkers
**must be able to swim 25 metres for the Giant Inflatable sessions
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01785 815 715 RLSS NPLQ LIFEGUARD COURSE [16+ year olds]
01785 815 715 CRASH COURSE: ONE-TO-ONE SWIMMING LESSONS [all ages]
Monday 23 to Sunday 29 July Learn lifesaving skills, basic first aid, aquatic rescue techniques and Automated External Defibrilator (AED) with both theory and practical assessments, resulting in a nationally recognised qualification. TIME 8.30am - 4.30pm PRICE £160 payable in full when booking NOTE Participants must be able to swim 100 metres and dive to a depth of 3 metres.
Monday 30 July to Friday 3 August Monday 6 to Friday 10 August Monday 13 to Friday 17 August Individual 30 minute personal instruction for all ages and abilities [children and adults], with the opportunity to develop an existing stroke or skill or learn a new one. Book early to secure your place! TIME 10am - 12noon [30 minute lessons] PRICE £56.50 for 5 days NOTE Booking is essential as places are limited.
01785 815 715 OLYMPIC SWIM CLINIC [must hold ASA Stage 7+]
Monday 30 July to Friday 3 August Come and learn or improve your competitive swimming skills whether it is your stroke technique or starts and turns, with some fun relays and individual races. Book early to secure your place! TIME 9.30am - 10am PRICE £20 for 5 days
01785 815 715 CRASH COURSE: SNORKELLING [must hold ASA Stage 2]
Monday 6 to Friday 10 August A great introduction to underwater sports and the first steps towards learning to dive. Book early to secure your place! TIME 9.30am - 10am PRICE £20 for 5 days NOTE Payment is required on booking. All equipment is provided although you are welcome to bring your own.
01785 815 715 ROOKIE LIFESAVING TASTER Monday 13 to Friday 17 August Learn the basics of water safety and rescue skills in a fun environment. Book early to secure your place! TIME 9.30am - 10am PRICE £20 for 5 days
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ALL WEEK SWIMMING POOL ACTIVITIES at STAFFORD LEISURE CENTRE Lammascote Road, Stafford, ST16 3TA TEL 01785 619 500 Children under 8 years of age will not be admitted to the pools 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. PRICE Under 5 year olds FREE, 5 - 15 year olds £2.10, 16 - 60 year olds £4.20 [aqua tot adults £3.10], 60+ year olds £2.10, locker keys £1.
POOL TIMETABLE Monday 23 July to Friday 31 August
FREE for 15 years and under
Monday
10am - 11am* 11am - 12noon* Float Fun
Morning Afternoon Fun Session Fun Session
Public swim
2pm - 3pm Float Fun
3pm - 3.55pm
Tuesday 10am - 11am* 11am - 12noon* Float Fun
2pm - 2.50pm Giant Inflatable**
3pm - 3.55pm 6pm - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 11am* 11am - 12noon* Float Fun
2pm - 3pm Float Fun
3pm - 3.55pm 6pm - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 11am* 11am - 12noon* Float Fun
2pm - 2.50pm Giant Inflatable**
3pm - 3.55pm 6pm - 8pm
Friday 10am - 11am* 11am - 12noon* Float Fun
2pm - 3pm Float Fun
3pm - 3.55pm 6pm - 8pm
NOTE * part of the pool will be sectioned off for some time during this session for swimming lessons.
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The small pool will open from 11am on Fridays. **must be able to swim 25 metres for the Giant Inflatable sessions.
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RLSS NPLQ LIFEGUARD COURSE [16+ year olds]
CRASH COURSE: ONE-TO-ONE SWIMMING LESSONS [all ages]
Course 1 Monday 23 to Sunday 29 July Course 2 Monday 27 August to Sunday 2 September Stafford Leisure Centre Lammascote Rd, Stafford, ST16 3TA TEL 01785 619 500 Learn lifesaving skills, basic first aid, aquatic rescue techniques and Automated External Defibrilator (AED) with both theory and practical assessments, resulting in a nationally recognised qualification. TIME 8.30am - 4.30pm PRICE £200 payable in full when booking NOTE Participants must be able to swim 100 metres and dive to a depth of 3 metres.
Monday 23 to Thursday 26 July Monday 30 July to Thursday 2 August Monday 6 to Thursday 9 August Stafford Leisure Centre Lammascote Rd, Stafford, ST16 3TA TEL 01785 619 500 Individual 30 minute personal instruction for all ages and abilities [children and adults], with the opportunity to develop an existing stroke or skill or learn a new one. Book early to secure your place! TIME 9am - 12noon [30 minute lessons] PRICE £48.67 for 4 days NOTE Booking is essential as places are limited.
CRASH COURSE: APEX SWIMMING CLUB HALF PRICE SWIMMING LESSONS 5K TRIATHLON Monday 13 to Friday 17 August CHALLENGE
Monday 13, Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 August Stafford Leisure Centre Lammascote Rd, Stafford, ST16 3TA TEL 01785 619 500 Take the 5K swim, run and bike challenge against your team mates. Book early to secure your place! TIME 8.45am - 4pm PRICE £30 for 3 days NOTE APEX swimmers only. Booking is essential as places are limited.
Monday 20 to Friday 24 August Stafford Leisure Centre Lammascote Rd, Stafford, ST16 3TA TEL 01785 619 500 In conjunction with the ASA Level 2 Teachers Course Book early to secure your place! TIME Stage 1 9am - 9.30am Stage 2 9.30am - 10am Stages 3 to 7 9am - 10am PRICE £9.25 for 5 days [stages 1 and 2], £18.50 for 5 days [stages 3 to 7] NOTE Booking is essential as places are limited.
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 2012]. Activity details and prices may be subject to change.
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Stafford Gatehouse Theatre Summer School Presents the fam ily fun show
Wed 8 – Sat 11 August 2.30pm and 7.30pm (no matinee on Friday) Tickets £9.50 (£8.50 conc), Matinee: £8.00 (£7.00 conc) Join Wendy, John and Michael Darling as they are whisked away by Peter Pan to the exciting and magical world of Neverland. Filled with pirates, mermaids and fairies, Neverland is the place where children need never grow up.
Box Office 01785 254 653 www.staffordgatehousetheatre.co.uk
PRODUCER DIRECTOR ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR MUSICAL DIRECTOR DERRICK GASK ELIZABETH ROSE RICHARD POYNTON MICHAEL COTTON CHOREOGRAPHER SET DESIGN COSTUME DESIGN VERITY BRAY TIM MURLEY MEASURE FOR MEASURE