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e-Newsletter – July 2013
Welcome to the 33rd Rushmoor Schools Plus e-Newsletter with contributions from many different schools and organisations working to support our children, young people and families. As ever, we suggest you select the bits of information that are relevant to your own organisation and disseminate these to the people you work with.
The next Rushmoor Schools Plus e-Newsletter will be available in the week beginning 14th October 2013. If you want anything included, please send information by 10th October to Richard Mann
Tony McGovern (Rushmoor Schools Plus Partnership Manager) 01252 398740 or
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WHAT’S ON!
Princes Hall
Princes Way, Aldershot GU11 1NX. Box office 01252 329155. www.princeshall.com.
SNAP Disco. Top DJs and chart acts for 11 – 16 year olds. Friday 12 July. 7.00pm – 11.00pm. Tickets must be purchased in advance. £7.00. http://www.princeshall.com/SNAP.
Craft Workshop. Tuesday 30 July. 10.00am – 4.00pm. For 4 – 7 year olds. £15.00. Learn new skills and make something you can take home or give as a gift. http://www.princeshall.com/article/4678/Craft-Workshop.
Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom. Tuesday 30 July at 1.00pm and 4.00pm. Wednesday 31 July at 10.00am and 1.00pm. £10.50 - £14.50. A musical adventure. http://www.princeshall.com/article/4519/Ben--Hollys-Little-Kingdom.
Play In A Day – The Little Mermaid. Wednesday 31 July. 10.00am – 4.00pm. For 7 – 11 year olds. £14.00. Learn new theatrical skills, meet new friends, build confidence and work on a short play that will be performed to parents at the end of the day. http://www.princeshall.com/article/4676/Play-In-A-Day.
Tech In A Day. Friday 2 August. 10.00am – 4.00pm. For 12 – 16 year olds. £25.00. A full day of lighting and sound to give you an understanding of what it's like to work back stage. http://www.princeshall.com/article/5809/Tech-In-A-Day.
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Summer Fair and Open Day
Saturday 13th July from 11.00am to 2.00pm. Fernhill Primary School, Neville Duke Road, Farnborough GU14 9BY. Anyone is welcome to come to the fair, or if prospective parents are interested in viewing the school then all staff are on hand to show them around.
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GO 4 IT - The Community Showcase Day
Saturday 13th July 10.00am to 4.00pm at Farnborough Rugby Club, Tile Barn Close, Farnborough GU14 8LS.
Clubs, associations, schools and colleges will be demonstrating and exhibiting their particular contribution to Rushmoor. Oak Farm Fun Run, football and rugby competitions, BBQ, foot races, bouncy castles and more. For more information contact or .
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Picnic to Music in the Park
The Rotary Club of Farnborough are staging their 7th Picnic to Music in the Park event on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th July, in aid of the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice. The event takes place at King George V Playing Fields, Sycamore Road, Farnborough. On the Saturday there are the tribute acts Killer Queen and Counterfeit Quo and on Sunday a Motown night with a live band. Gates open at 5.00pm and the concerts start at 7.30pm. There is a grand firework finale each night.
Tickets prices for adults for each night are £20.00 in advance or £30.00 on the day. Children under 10 are free. For tickets visit www.pth.org.uk or www.picnictomusicinthepark.co.uk or phone 01252 729446 or 01252 542726. Tickets are also available in person at Princes Hall, Farnborough Recreation Centre, Rushmoor Borough Council Offices and the Phyllis Tuckwell shops in Aldershot, Farnborough, Camberley and Fleet. You can also phone Princes Hall on 01252 329155.
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Aldershot Town Centre Events
The Aldershot Town Centre Facebook page is www.facebook.com/aldershottowncentre. For more information contact Carla Dale at Princes Hall on 01252 327671 or email .
Free summer bandstand concerts at the Princes Gardens bandstand, Princes Way, Aldershot GU11 1NX.
Saturday 13th July 11.00am to 3.30pm. Our Big Gig. The Princes Gardens bandstand is part of the national ‘Our Big Gig’. A free event with a variety of music from local performers. www.rushmoor.gov.uk/ourbiggig.
Saturday 20th July 12.00 noon to 2.00pm – Sandhurst Community Brass Band
Saturday 3rd August 12.00 noon to 2.00pm – Bagshot Concert Band
Saturday 10th August 12.00 noon to 2.00pm – Charles Church Camberley Band
Saturday 17th August 12.00 noon to 2.00pm – Farnborough Concert Band of the Royal British Legion
Saturday 24th August 12.00 noon to 2.00pm – The Police Unity Memorial Band
Saturday 31st August 12.00 noon to 2.00pm – Rushmoor Concert Band
Saturday 27th July 11.00am to 4.00pm – Aldershot Live Music Day. Over 30 acts performing on 3 stages across the town centre. www.rushmoor.gov.uk/aldershotlivemusic.
Fun Day Fridays starting at 11.00am.
Free fun for children in the summer holidays in Aldershot town centre. www.rushmoor.gov.uk/fundayfridays.
Friday 2nd August – Falconry
Friday 16th August – Little Dallas Donkeys
Friday 30th August – Juggling Jake
Plus fairground rides, face painting and more.
Saturday 7th September 10.30am to 3.30pm – Go Green in Rushmoor. Free environmental family fun day throughout the town centre. Farm animals, arts and crafts for children, African drumming workshops, street dance performers, a Fairtrade café, cookery demonstrations, stalls and displays, plus a full day of music and live performances in the Princes Gardens bandstand and Wellington Shopping Centre. www.rushmoor.gov.uk/gogreen.
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Events at Aldershot and Farnborough Libraries
Our libraries are regularly worth a visit for free internet access, WiFi, DVDs, PlayStationgames and books. Well equipped rooms are available to hire during and outside of opening hours at both Farnborough and Aldershot Library and Learning Centres. For Farnborough Library contact 01252 516458 and for Aldershot Library 01252 322560.
The Summer Reading Challenge is “Creepy House” and runs from 13 July to 14 September with a range of activities.
Events at Farnborough Library and in the Learning and Community ZonePrior booking for all courses and workshops is essential.
Date/time / Enquiry and booking line for events at Farnborough Library: 01252 516458. http://www3.hants.gov.uk/farnborough-library/farnborough-library-whatson.htm
Every Tuesday
10.30 – 11.00am / Storytime. Stories, songs and rhymes for children aged 2 – 5 years accompanied by an adult.
Every Thursday
2.15 – 2.45pm / Baby Rhymetime. Songs and rhymes for you and babies aged 0 – 2 years.
Saturday 13 July
11.00 – 12.00 noon / Storytime. Stories and crafts for the under 8s accompanied by an adult.
Monday 22 July
10.30am – 12.30pm / Under the Sea. Stories, activities and things to make. Free, but booking is essential. For children aged 5 and under accompanied by an adult.
Monday 29 July
10.30am – 12.30pm / Animal Antics. Stories, activities and things to make. Free, but booking is essential. For children aged 5 and under accompanied by an adult.
Monday 5 August
10.00 – 10.45am / Mini Movers taster session. A new course starts on 16 September.
Monday 5 August
11.00 – 11.45am / Movement with Mummy taster session. A new course starts on 16 September.
Wednesday 7 August
10.00 – 10.45am / Midi Movers taster session.
Monday 2 September
10.00 – 10.45am / Mini Movers taster session. A new course starts on 16 September.
Monday 2 September
11.00 – 11.45am / Movement with Mummy taster session. A new course starts on 16 September.
Various adult learning courses are running during the summer term. Pop into the library or look on the web site for details.
Events at Aldershot Library and Learning Centre
Prior booking for all courses and workshops is essential. Concessions available on selected adult courses.
Date/time / Enquiry and booking line for events at Aldershot Library: 01252 322560. http://www3.hants.gov.uk/aldershot-library/aldershot-library-whatson.htm
Every Thursday
10.30 – 11.00am / Toddlertime. Fun, free session of music, songs and stories for ages 2 – 5 and their parents/carers.
Every Friday
11.15 – 11.45am / Baby Rhymetime. Songs and rhymes with your baby.
Saturday 20 July
10.00 – 12.00 noon / Get Knotting! Macramé bracelet workshop. Open to all levels of abilities. £8.00 plus £2.00 for materials on the day. Concessions available. Places are limited so advance booking is essential.
Tuesday 27 August
1.45 – 2.30pm / Movement with Mummy taster session. A new course starts on 17 September.
Wednesday 28 August
9.45 – 10.30am / Mini Movers taster session. A new course starts on 18 September.
A new range of courses for the autumn term will be running in the Hart and Rushmoor area including employment preparation, computers, leisure, craft and exercise.
In addition, a range of course discounts is now available. All employment preparation courses are free regardless of circumstances. Those in receipt of a means tested benefit get a 50% reduction for most other courses. People who are over 60 get a 25% discount on course fees. For further information on courses, please contact the library.
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Hampshire Parent/Carer Network Meeting
The next Hampshire Parent/Carer Network meeting is on Monday 15th July from 10.00am to 12.00 noon at Shawford Parish Hall, Winchester SO21 2AA when they will be providing an update on the participation work they are involved with across Hampshire. The guest speaker is Madeleine Coates from Hampshire County Council’s Adult Services department and her topic will be 'Transition from Childhood to Adulthood'.
If you would like to attend please email or call 07770 977 124. Refreshments will be provided. Their website is www.hpcn.org.uk.
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Free Inclusive Sports for All Session
A free Inclusive Sports for All session is being held on Sunday 21st July from 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Kings International College, Watchetts Drive, Camberley GU15 2PQ. For more information please call 07739 595 165 or email . Registration is required so please ensure you request a registration form and send it back to get your place approved and reserved for the event.
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Cove Summer Playscheme
Cove Pavilion Pre-school, Cove Green, Prospect Road, Farnborough GU14 0DX. Telephone 01252 671224.
Tuesday 23rd July – Thursday 15th August. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays only. 9.00am – 3.00pm. £18.00 per day or £45.00 per three days. For 3 – 6 year olds.
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CJ Prosports – Football Courses
St. Bernadette’s School, Tile Barn Close, Farnborough GU14 8LS. For boys and girls aged 5 to 11. Telephone 0844 682 7500. Email . Website www.cjprosports.co.uk. Please pre-book. Visit the website for a booking form, more details and information about discounts.
4 day course - Tuesday 23rd to Friday 26th July. 10.00am to 3.00pm. £40.00 for the full course or £12.50 per day.
3 day course - Monday 2nd to Wednesday 4th September. 10.00am to 3.00pm. £30.00 for the full course or £12.50 per day.
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Free Swimming for 16 Year Olds and Under
24th July to 1st September at Farnborough Leisure Centre and Aldershot Indoor Pools, but excluding the Aldershot Lido. You must register in advance by completing a form with parental permission. Registration costs £2.00. There is no limit to the number of times you can swim through the summer holidays. Swimming timetables will be given out when young people register and users will be able to swim during general swimming sessions at each pool. Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a full paying adult when taking part in free swimming and they must be supervised in the water and changing room by a parent or adult aged over 18 years.
For more information about registration times and to print off an application form please visit http://www.rushmoor.gov.uk/article/6406/Free-swimming. This initiative is supported by Thames Valley Housing, Rushmoor Borough Council and DC Leisure.
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Aldershot Lido
Aldershot Lido, Guildford Road, Aldershot GU12 4BP. Telephone 01252 313706. Website www.aldershotpoolscomplex.co.uk.
Open daily from 1st July to 8th September from 10.00am to 6.00pm. Adult all day ticket £6.70. Junior all day ticket £4.10. Senior citizen all day ticket £4.10. Family day ticket (1 adult and 2 children) £11.10. More family deals available.
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Wavell Community Playscheme
In the Blenheim Building at Wavell School, Lynchford Road, Farnborough GU14 6BH.
Wednesday 24th July – Friday 30th August. Monday to Friday except bank holidays. Sessions run from 8.30am to 4.30pm (£15.00 per day) or to 5.30pm (£16.00 per day). Please pre-book.
Arts, crafts, music, reading and jungle gym. This Rushmoor Council run playscheme is for 4 – 11 year olds and was rated ‘good’ by Ofsted in its inspection. 4 year olds must be in Year R at school. The playscheme runs every school holiday, except Christmas. To book, call 01252 317603 Monday – Friday 10.00am – 10.00pm. For more information call 01252 398745.
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Connaught Leisure Centre Playscheme
Connaught Leisure Centre, Tongham Road, Aldershot GU12 4AS.
Wednesday 24th July – Friday 30th August. Monday to Friday except bank holidays. 8.30am – 3.30pm (£14.00) or 8.30am – 5.30pm (£16.00).
The playscheme provides a varied activity programme for children aged 4 – 12 years. 4 year olds must be in Year R at school. Activities include sports, dance, indoor and outdoor games, BMX and arts and crafts. Bookings can be made at Connaught Leisure Centre or call 01252 344438 or e-mail . Further information is available on their website www.connaughtleisurecentre.co.uk.
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Farnborough Leisure Centre Daycamps
Farnborough Leisure Centre, Westmead, Farnborough GU14 7LJ. Telephone 01252 370411. Website www.farnboroughleisurecentre.co.uk.
Wednesday 24th July – Monday 2nd September. Monday to Friday. 8.30am – 5.30pm. £22.00 daily and second child £17.00. Full week £88.00 and second child £68.00. For 5 – 12 year olds.
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Runways End Outdoor Centre - Action Adventure Days
1 Forge Lane, Aldershot GU11 2RE. Telephone 01252 344421. Email .
Runways End is Hampshire County Council's newest Outdoor Activity Centre and is located just off the A325 approximately 1.5 miles from the centres of Farnborough and Aldershot. This year they are running action adventure days every Tuesday and Thursday during the summer holidays. Children will experience activities such as abseiling, air rifle shooting, archery, high and low ropes, kayaking, canoeing and caving. These activities are designed to challenge children’s co-ordination and boost confidence, determination and self achievement. The timings for the days are 9.00am to 5.00pm but drop offs and pick ups can be arranged as early as 8.30am and as late as 5.30pm.