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1 Rochford District Holiday Activities 2-14 April 2012 Youth Activities Family entertainment Activities for ages 18 months 16 years Rochford District celebrates in 2012

Welcome Welcome to the latest programme of holiday activities for children, families and teens.

and in venues across the Rochford District. A table can be found on pages 4-7 of the brochure and includes booking codes for all activities.

Important information and terms and conditions are printed on the back page. We value and take action following feedback we receive and welcome your comments and suggestions about the brochure.

2 Welcome Welcome to the latest programme of holiday activities for children, families and teens. The programme is arranged by Rochford District Council in partnership with Virgin Active and Rochford Extended Services and includes a selection of arts, sports and leisure activities for all ages and in venues across the Rochford District. A table can be found on pages 4-7 of the brochure and includes booking codes for all activities. Refer to the adjacent list of codes to find the phone number to call to book your activity. Throughout the brochure we ve picked out a selection of activities to highlight and explain in more detail. Important information and terms and conditions are printed on the back page. We value and take action following feedback we receive and welcome your comments and suggestions about the brochure. You are now able to view the holiday activities programme and book up to two weeks before the leaflets are delivered to schools by visiting ALL activities must be prebooked unless otherwise stated. Booking codes and telephone numbers RDC: Rochford District Council % surcharge on all RDC credit card bookings. RES: Rochford Extended Services x 3226 Activities with RES code must be booked before 30 March. CH: Clements Hall Leisure Centre RLC: Rayleigh Leisure Centre ACL: Adult Community Learning Rochford, Rocheway, SS4 1DQ L: Lords Golf & Country Club SS6 9QS MTC: Mushroom Theatre Company, Lubards Farm, Hullbridge Road, Rayleigh SS6 9QG TSW: Tri N Swim Well SS4 1PX SHEC: Shopland Hall Equestrian Centre, SS4 1LT GWL: Great Wakering Library SS3 0EQ HOL: Hockley Library SS5 4BX RAL: Rayleigh Library SS6 7BX ROL: Rochford Library SS4 1PX HUL: Hullbridge Library SS5 6ET NBR: No booking required. A table can be found on pages 4 to 7 of the brochure and includes booking codes for all activities. 2

Rochford District Council 2-day Cricket Camp Coaches from Rayleigh Cricket Club will be running their ever popular 2-day cricket camp over Easter.

Swim with Confidence with Tri N Swim Well These sessions are for children who have a genuine fear of water or feel uncomfortable with their face in water, which is stopping them learning to swim.

Before children are able to learn swimming movements they have to be comfortable in water. We will teach them how to breathe in water, float, stand up and use their legs to travel forwards.

3 Rochford District Council 2-day Cricket Camp Coaches from Rayleigh Cricket Club will be running their ever popular 2-day cricket camp over Easter. Come and try cricket for the first time in a fun and informal environment. Swim with Confidence with Tri N Swim Well These sessions are for children who have a genuine fear of water or feel uncomfortable with their face in water, which is stopping them learning to swim. With only 3 children in the class and a patient instructor in the water at all times, we are able to explain through fun games and demonstrations that water can be a pleasure to be in. Before children are able to learn swimming movements they have to be comfortable in water. We will teach them how to breathe in water, float, stand up and use their legs to travel forwards. Read the feedback from parents of children who have completed the course at onials Storybook Characters Craft Workshop Craft your favourite storybook character like Charlie and Lola or Brown Bear, with this workshop for young children from Always Art. The Leisure Team at Rochford District Council offer a range of Arts and Sports activities to take part in each holiday. Turn to pages 4 to 7 for all dates, venues and prices. Fun Club at Shopland Hall Equestrian Centre Fun Club is organised with beginners and inexperienced riders in mind. Have a fun morning, with grooming, and even washing your pony's tail ready for your ride. Enjoy paddling in the water jump on a pony when you are out on a pony ride! If it is raining then riding is in the indoor school. Learn about ponies whilst having fun in a safe environment with Quiz s and team games in a heated hall. Dress Code Please note there are specific footwear and clothing requirements. Olympic Torch Art Workshop Celebrate London 2012 with The Art Spot and make your very own Olympic Torch. Not to be missed! R is for Rochford, Recycling, Reading and Rembrandt Calling all budding artists! Join the Art Factory at Rochford Library to help decorate a 6 foot high letter R! Using recycled fabrics and adding your own embellishments and designs, book early for this fun workshop. The above is just a selection of the activities on offer. Turn to pages 4 to 7 for the full programme. 3

4 Holiday Activities 2 to 14 April 2012 Places must be booked Day Activity Venue Time Age Cost Booking Code Monday 2 Tuesday 3 Fun Club at Shopland Hall Shopland Hall Equestrian Equestrian Centre Centre SS4 1LT Golf Multi Activities Half Day Nail Art Dodgeball Dodgeball Climbing Climbing Coach Trip Golf Mini Dribblers Football Football Badminton Beginners Badminton Intermediate Lords Golf & Country Club SS6 9QS Holt Farm Junior School SS4 1RS Westminster, London pick up at KES Lords Golf & Country Club SS6 9QS 9am-1pm SHEC am U15 4 L 9.30am-12.30pm / 5.50 CH 10am-12pm 9+ 5 RES 2-3pm RLC 3-4pm RLC pm / 7 CH pm / CH 8.30 am All 5 RES am U15 4 L pm CH 2-3pm RLC 3-4pm RLC 3-4pm 7+ 5 CH 4-5pm 7+ 5 CH Tues 3 to Wed 4 Cricket Sweyne Park School SS6 9BZ 10am-3pm / RDC Wednesday 4 All activities are subject to change. 4 Aqua Pigs Scuba (must complete health form on booking) Fun Club at Shopland Hall Shopland Hall Equestrian Equestrian Centre Centre SS4 1LT Olympic Torch Art Workshop * Rayleigh Library SS6 7BX 9-10am / To book, make a note of the activity booking code and CH 9am-1pm SHEC am RAL

5 Holiday Activities 2 to 14 April 2012 Places must be booked Day Activity Venue Time Age Cost Booking Code Wednesday 4 Thursday 5 Friday 6 Family Modroc Family Wacky Woods Walk and Egg Hunt Olympic Torch Art Workshop Intro to Racketball Cold Cooking Bouncy Castle Fun Bouncy Castle Fun Golf R is for Easter Fun Day Olympic Torch Art Workshop Pamper Time Sweyne Park School SS6 9BZ Hockley Woods SS5 4RN (meet in car park) Hullbridge Library SS5 6ET Lords Golf & Country Club SS6 9QS Rochford Library SS4 1DX Great Wakering Library SS3 0EQ Messy Play Sat 7 Monday 9 Tuesday 10 Dodgeball Dodgeball Golf Multi Activities Half Day Lords Golf & Country Club SS6 9QS 10am-12pm 5+ 4 RES 10am-12pm All 4 RES pm HUL pm 8+ 6/ 5.50 CH 2-3pm CH 2-3pm 18mths RLC 3-4pm RLC am U15 4 L 9.30am-12.30pm 7+ FREE RDC 10am-4pm CH pm GWL pm RLC pm 18mths RLC 7-8pm All ages 3.65/ 2.50 CH 2-3pm All ages 3.25/ 2.10 CH 2-3pm RLC 3-4pm RLC am U15 4 L 9.30am-12.30pm / 5.50 CH All activities are subject to change. refer to page 2 for the booking telephone numbers * 5

6 Holiday Activities 2 to 14 April 2012 Places must be booked Day Activity Venue Time Age Cost Booking Code Tuesday 10 Wednesday 11 Thursday 12 Family Cookery Football Football The King Edmund School SS4 1TL 10am-12pm & 1-3pm Hampton Court Palace Pick Coach Trip 8.30am All up at KES Aqua Pigs Scuba (must 9-10am 8-16 complete health form on booking) Fun Club at Shopland Hall Shopland Hall Equestrian Equestrian Centre Centre SS4 1LT Golf Make it! Workshop Bouncy Castle Fun Bouncy Castle Fun Lords Golf & Country Club SS6 9QS Family Coach Trip Marsh Farm Pick up at KES 9.30am All Bouncy Castle Fun Storybook Characters Craft Workshop Tramp o Bounce Storybook Characters Craft Workshop Pamper Time Trampolining Trampolining Hockley Library SS5 4BX Rochford Library SS4 1PX per family RES 2-3pm RLC 3-4pm RLC 18 Adult 12 Child 13.90/ RES CH 9am-1pm SHEC am U15 4 L 10am-12pm CH 2-3pm 18mths RLC 3-4pm RLC 10 Adult 8 Child RES am 18mths-5 5 CH am HOL pm 18mths-4 5 CH pm ROL pm RLC pm CH pm 8+ 5 CH All activities are subject to change. 6 * To book, make a note of the activity booking code and

Holiday Activities 2 to 14 April 2012 Places must be booked Day Activity Venue Time Age Cost Booking Code Friday 13 Fun Club at Shopland Hall Shopland Hall Equestrian Equestrian Centre Centre SS4 1LT

7 Holiday Activities 2 to 14 April 2012 Places must be booked Day Activity Venue Time Age Cost Booking Code Friday 13 Fun Club at Shopland Hall Shopland Hall Equestrian Equestrian Centre Centre SS4 1LT Multi Activities Golf Lords Golf & Country Club SS6 9QS Family Wacky Woods Hockley Woods SS5 4RN Walk and Egg Hunt (meet in car park) Sensory Play 9am-1pm SHEC 9.30am-12.30pm / 5.50 CH am U15 4 L 10-12pm All 4 RES pm 18mths RLC 7-8pm All ages 3.65/ 2.50 CH Saturday pm All ages 3.25/ 2.10 CH Multi Day Activities 2 to 14 April 2011 Places must be booked Day Activity Venue Time Age Cost Booking Code Sun 1 to Thur 5 Monday 2 to Thursday 5 Tues 5 to Weds 6 Tues 10 to Thurs 12 RLSS Lifeguard Qualification 9am-5pm CH Swimming Lessons (under 5s with aids) am CH Swimming Lessons (under 5s without aids) am CH Swimming Lessons (over 5s with aids) am 5+ 32/ 24 CH Rookie Lifeguard Bronze (Must be able to swim 200m. Bring clothes to wear in pool daily) 9-10am / 30 CH Bike Ability Levels 1 & 2 (Please bring lunch. Certificate and badge) 10am-2.30pm Tues 10am-12pm Weds Swim with confidence Tri n Swim Well SS4 1SQ am Swim with confidence Tri n Swim Well SS4 1SQ am Swim with confidence Tri n Swim Well SS4 1SQ am CH TSW (Participants must be able to attend all 3 days) Tues 10 to Fri 13 Swimming Lessons (under 5s with aids) Swimming Lessons (under 5s without aids) am CH am CH All activities are subject to change. refer to page 2 for the booking telephone numbers * 7

8 Virgin Active Swimming Lessons, Rookie Lifeguard and RLSS Lifeguard (CH) Following the ASA and RLSS Award Schemes, our courses will help kids of all ages improve their strokes,

Trampolining (CH/RLC), Tramp o Bounce(CH) Bound, bounce boing!

Climbing (CH) Come along and have a go at climbing under strict supervision and let us show you the ropes! No experience required.

Below is just a selection of the exciting activities on offer Bikeability Levels 1 & 2 (CH) Cycling proficiency for the 21st Century!

Don t forget Our OFSTED registered creche facilities are open as follows: Clements Hall Leisure Centre: Monday to Friday 9am-6.

30am-1pm & Saturday 9am-12pm For all under 8s activities at RLC parents must remain on site and for some activities must stay and play!

8 8 Virgin Active Swimming Lessons, Rookie Lifeguard and RLSS Lifeguard (CH) Following the ASA and RLSS Award Schemes, our courses will help kids of all ages improve their strokes, learn new Following the ASA and RLSS Award Schemes, our courses will help kids of all ages improve their strokes, learn new skills and gain confidence in the water. Trampolining (CH/RLC), Tramp o Bounce(CH) Bound, bounce boing! Learn to bounce safely and master the basic skills required in trampolining with bouncy castle at CH for Tramp o Bounce sessions. Climbing (CH) Come along and have a go at climbing under strict supervision and let us show you the ropes! No experience required. At Clements Hall and Rayleigh Leisure Centres, we have a variety of sports and activities to keep your kids of all ages entertained during the Easter holidays. Below is just a selection of the exciting activities on offer Bikeability Levels 1 & 2 (CH) Cycling proficiency for the 21st Century! Bikeability is endorsed by the Essex Road Safety Team and is a nationally recognised scheme that is fun and gives you the skills and confidence to cycle in modern road conditions. Don t forget Our OFSTED registered creche facilities are open as follows: Clements Hall Leisure Centre: Monday to Friday 9am-6.30pm & Saturday 9am-12pm Rayleigh Leisure Centre: Monday to Thursday 9.30am-3pm Friday 9.30am-1pm & Saturday 9am-12pm For all under 8s activities at RLC parents must remain on site and for some activities must stay and play! Dodgeball (RLC), Football (RLC), Multi Activities (CH) and Badminton (CH) Come and try out one of our fun sports activities guaranteed to get everyone running around and active!. Term Time Activities (CH/RLC) Don't forget that many of our holiday activities run during term time. So if you've tried something new during the holidays come back and develop your skills further! We offer a wide variety of pay and play sessions and enrolment sports courses for all ages including: Trampolining, Climbing, Performing Arts, Badminton, Urban Street Dance. Call your Centre for further information. The above is just a selection of the activities on offer. Turn to pages 4 to 7 for the full programme.

Rochford Extended Services Family Coach Trips All Ages (1) Westminster, London Tuesday 3 April 2012 Visit London for the day.

Seats are 5 each children under 2 years old will travel free when sitting on a parent/carer s lap. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

(2) Hampton Court Palace Wednesday 11 April Visit Hampton Court Palace visit the wonderful gardens, maze and palace price includes coach and admission.

Adventure Island Wrist Bands All payment must be received by 30 March (3) Marsh Farm Thursday 12 April See the newborn chicks, bunnies and lambs. Bottle feed the orphan lambs.

Children under 2 years old will travel free when sitting on a parent/carer s lap. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

9 Rochford Extended Services Family Coach Trips All Ages (1) Westminster, London Tuesday 3 April 2012 Visit London for the day. Drop off is convenient for London Eye, London Aquarium, Houses of Parliament and river cruises such as the London Duck tours it is up to you! Seats are 5 each children under 2 years old will travel free when sitting on a parent/carer s lap. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. All parents/carers are responsible for their children at all times. (2) Hampton Court Palace Wednesday 11 April Visit Hampton Court Palace visit the wonderful gardens, maze and palace price includes coach and admission. Children under 5 are admitted to Hampton Court Palace for free but must pay for coach travel if occupying a seat (i.e., over 2 years of age). Price includes entrance and coach. Adventure Island Wrist Bands All payment must be received by 30 March (3) Marsh Farm Thursday 12 April See the newborn chicks, bunnies and lambs. Bottle feed the orphan lambs. See how many bunnies you can find hiding around the farm and get a small reward. Under 2s free. Price includes entrance and coach. Children under 2 years old will travel free when sitting on a parent/carer s lap. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. All parents/carers are responsible for their children at all times. Pick up for all coach trips: The King Edmund School (Oxford Road entrance cars can be parked in the car park through the gates) at 8.30 am (9.30 for Marsh Farm). When parking in school car parks, parking is at the owner s risk and the school accepts no liability for loss or damage. For all those over 1.2m we have Big Wrist Bands for 11 each. Must be purchased before 30 March through the Extended Services office. The above is just a selection of the activities on offer. Turn to pages 4 to 7 for the full programme. 9

Rochford Extended Services (continued) Activities with RES code must be booked before 30 March.

All materials will be provided. Nail Art Ages 9+ This is a great opportunity for all you budding nail artists!

Practice on a set of nails and then put into practice on each other. All materials will be supplied and nails can be taken home.

building and arts & crafts. Lots of interesting things to see and games to play!

Waitrose finest ingredients which will be provided and you can take home. Spaces limited and a maximum of 2 children per adult. Price is per family not per person.

The Windmill is also hosting various exhibitions including; Titanic, the first 100 years, Sails in the Wind celebrating the Windmill's 200th anniversary, Rochford District

10 Rochford Extended Services (continued) Activities with RES code must be booked before 30 March. Family Modroc Ages 5+ Have great fun making Easter models out of recycled materials and plaster of Paris to make sturdy models that can also be painted at the session. All materials will be provided. Nail Art Ages 9+ This is a great opportunity for all you budding nail artists! Under the guidance of a qualified nail technician design your own nails using nail varnish, acrylics, gems and different techniques. Practice on a set of nails and then put into practice on each other. All materials will be supplied and nails can be taken home. Family Wacky Woods Walk and Egg Hunt All Ages A nature trail through Hockley Woods looking at various topics including (but not limited to): animals/birds, plants, seeds, den building and arts & crafts. Lots of interesting things to see and games to play! Family Cookery with Waitrose Ages 5+ Under the expert supervision and guidance of Waitrose of Southend, come and learn how to cook a 2 course meal for a family of 4 using Waitrose finest ingredients which will be provided and you can take home. Spaces limited and a maximum of 2 children per adult. Price is per family not per person. 10 Rayleigh Windmill Come and visit the Windmill and learn how the Windmill worked, try the quiz in the museum and find out about the Castle that once stood on Rayleigh Mount! The Windmill is also hosting various exhibitions including; Titanic, the first 100 years, Sails in the Wind celebrating the Windmill's 200th anniversary, Rochford District celebrates in 2012 and an installation bringing the sights and sounds of a working windmill to life. FREE ENTRY Opening times: From Sunday 1 April Wednesdays 10:00-1:00pm, Saturdays and Sundays 1:00-4:00pm Contact the Leisure Team on , leisure@rochford.gov.uk or visit our website at for more information and to check opening and exhibition details as the Windmill is closed occasionally for private functions. The above is just a selection of the activities on offer. Turn to pages 4 to 7 for the full programme.

Businesses from across Rochford are sponsoring two of the District s talented athletes as part of STAR at My Local.

Rebecca Terry to continue to excel at the highest level. Local businesses that are part of the Shop at My Local scheme can get involved by contacting: Mark Aldous on 01702 318121 or email: mark.

com/staratmylocal 2012 Dates for your diary Monday 12 March Walking your Way to the Games Walk in Hullbridge Saturday 2 June Sparks will Fly at Wild Woods Day in Hockley Woods Friday 6 July Olympic

11 Businesses from across Rochford are sponsoring two of the District s talented athletes as part of STAR at My Local. activerochford, Wells Legal Solicitors and Wells Legal Homes, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (STaR) and DB Training have all signed up to support sailing champion Lucy Hodges and badminton star Rebecca Terry to continue to excel at the highest level. Local businesses that are part of the Shop at My Local scheme can get involved by contacting: Mark Aldous on or mark.aldous@rochford.gov.uk Dates for your diary Monday 12 March Walking your Way to the Games Walk in Hullbridge Saturday 2 June Sparks will Fly at Wild Woods Day in Hockley Woods Friday 6 July Olympic Torch Relay (Rayleigh) Monday 23 July Walking your Way to the Games Walk in Hullbridge Friday 27 July All the Bells 2012 Celebration event Saturday 22 to Saturday 29 September Rayleigh Arts Festival including SX Urban Games Wednesday 24 October Rochford District and Castle Point Sports Awards Saturday 27 October to Saturday 3 November Rochford Art Trail In addition to the above we will also have holiday activities in the June half term, summer holidays and October half term. For further information on the above please visit or contact the Rochford District Council Leisure Team on or leisure@rochford.gov.uk All the information above is subject to change Olympic Dreams and Memories 100 days to go Wednesday 18 April, 1pm 3pm, Rayleigh Library 132/4 High Street, SS6 7BX Add your Olympic Dreams and Memories to Rochford District Council s 2012 archive. Drop in to our event on the 100 days to go date to record your opinions and hopes for London For info leisure@rochford.gov.uk or

Important information Unless otherwise stated activities must be booked in advance. Once places have been booked any payments will be non-refundable.

12 Important information Unless otherwise stated activities must be booked in advance. Once places have been booked any payments will be non-refundable. Rochford Leisure Card holders are entitled to discounted prices on Rochford District Council and Virgin Active activities. Refer to activity table for prices. Leisure Cards can be purchased at Rayleigh or Clements Hall Leisure Centres. Participation in any activity constitutes your agreement to your child being included in any photographs taken for publicity purposes. If you do not wish your child to be included in any photography please inform us when booking. Contact the Family Information Service on for information about child care during school holidays and if you are entitled to help paying for the services. Disclaimer Booking any of the activities constitutes your agreement that the authority providing the facilities, their agents, servants and employees are not under any liability or obligation whatsoever in respect of personal liability, injury loss or damage however caused whilst your child attends the activity. If you would like this information in large print, Braille or another language, please contact Printed on 100% recycled paper March 2012

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