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e-Newsletter – December 2013
Welcome to the 35th 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 3rd February 2014. If you want anything included, please send information by 31st January to Richard Mann
Tony McGovern (Rushmoor Schools Plus Partnership Manager) 01252 398740 or
RUSHMOOR SCHOOLS PLUS UPDATE
Techstart – Coming Soon…..Cheap Computers and Free Advice and Training
Rushmoor Schools Plus, First Wessex, Rushmoor Borough Council, Job Centre Plus and Future World of Work have joined forces to create Techstart, a not for profit enterprise, specifically set up to help the local community get online.Techstart will help those who can’t afford to purchase PCs and laptops at typical high street prices and offer advice and training into the bargain.
We will be selling recycled desktops and laptops from as little as £60. All computers will come with a Windows operating system, Microsoft Office (or freeware equivalent) and antivirus software as a minimum specification. All computers will come with a three month warranty.
We will also offer a repairs service and we will also act as a one stop digital shop for employment and training advice. In partnership with Samuel Cody Specialist Sports College, we will be offering a range of free courses to help people develop new skills and return to work. We plan to open in early February in The Galleries, Aldershot so watch this space and join us in helping Rushmoor get better connected.
We Need Your Old and Unwanted Computers and Laptops!
In order to sustain the project, we are relying on donations of equipment from local businesses and educational establishments. We can help these organisations meet their Corporate and Social Responsibility objectives by re-cycling old computers and making them available for households that really need them. We have already been supported and received around 250 computersfrom CSC, Farnborough Sixth Form College, Newport Junior School, Farnborough Tech College and Marks Spencer.
For more information contact .
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Rushmoor Schools Plus Signposting
This e-Newsletter is one way that Rushmoor Schools Plus connects its schools, families and communities. Last month our website www.rushmoorschoolsplus.org received many visits, indicating that our signposting service is still the best you can find for local and national information for children and families, local news, what’s on and celebrating good news. Please signpost to it from your own communications, newsletters, websites, etc., so that collectively we can make sure that information reaches the audience it’s intended for.
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WHAT’S ON!
Fernhill Primary School Christmas Fayre
Friday 13th December from 3.00pm to 4.30pm. Field Road, Farnborough GU14 9FX. Telephone 01276 31554. Decorations and calendars for sale made by children, a grotto so children can visit Santa, refreshments and cakes, books for sale, a present stall and Christmas cards. Get your nails painted, make a bracelet, chocolate fountains and a tuck shop.
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Fundraising for Charlie – Events
Christmas Fair. Saturday 14th December from 1.00pm to 5.00pm at Farnborough Town Football Club, Cherrywood Road, Farnborough GU14 8UD. 50p for adults and children go free. The first 100 adults will receive a goody bag. Santa's grotto, face painting, lucky dip, raffle, tombola and guess the name of the bear. Bouncy castle, bungee run and velcro wall (weather permitting).
Adult quiz and disco night. Saturday 14th December from 7.30pm to midnight at Farnborough Town Football Club. Over 18s and ID will be required. Quiz - teams of 4 at £10.00 per team. Raffle, auction and disco. For more information email or call 07722 502 479.
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Hart and Rushmoor GO! Club
Hart and Rushmoor GO! Club is a new activity club for children and young people with mild to moderate special needs aged between 5 and 19. The club has a varied activity programme that includes sports, games, art and craft. Saturday 14th December from 2.30pm to 4.30pm at the Memorial Hall, Sandy Lane, Church Crookham, Fleet GU52 8LD. The cost is £5.00 per session. It is a short break for families so parents and carers do not need to stay.
Booking is essential. For further details and to book, please email or telephone 01256 636288. Website www.familyresourcecentreuk.org.uk.
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St. Mark’s CE Primary School – Christmas Carol Service and Nativity
Sunday 15th December at 3.00pm. The infants of St. Mark’s CE Primary School will be performing a Nativity titled ‘Baa Baa Bethlehem’ at St. Mark’s Church, Reading Road, Farnborough GU14 6ND. The St. Mark’s juniors will be singing carols to complement the performance. All are welcome at the church, which will have a retiring collection.
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Carols on the Pitch
Sunday 15th December at Farnborough Football Club, Paddy Power Park, Cherrywood Road, Farnborough GU14 8UD. Gates open at 3.30pm and the event starts at 4.00pm. Military Wives Choir, Bagshot Brass Band and Cove Infants, Parsonage Farm and St. Bernadette's schools. Funfair and fireworks.
Adults £5.00. Children (4 plus) £2.00. Family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) £12.00. Tickets are available from KC21 in Aldershot and the participating schools. For more information please call 01252 333767 or 07854 383 441.
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Wizzy World’s Special Needs Christmas Event
Monday 16th December from 4.00pm to 6.00pm at 6 Invincible Road, Farnborough GU14 7QU. The cost is £3.00 for under 23 months, £9.95 for ages 4 and under and £10.95 for ages 5 and over. The price includes a children’s meal deal, a meeting with Santa Claus, a Christmas gift, Santa game and prizes. The meal deal and Santa game are not included for under 23 months. For more details and to book please call 01252 513001.
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Mayfield Community Partnership – Family Carol Service
Monday 16th December at 6.00pm at the Mayfield Community Centre, 14 Totland Close, Farnborough GU14 8TX. Come along with the family to enjoy traditional carols with the children of St. Bernadette’s Primary School and the Totland Choir. The service will last approximately 60 minutes and will be followed by refreshments. This event is supported by The Church of the Good Shepherd.
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Princes Hall
Princes Way, Aldershot GU11 1NX. Box office 01252 329155. www.princeshall.com.
Peter Pan. Until Monday 30th December. £14.50 – £17.50. An action packed professional pantomime for all the family. http://www.princeshall.com/pantomime.
SNAP Disco. Top DJs and chart acts for 11 – 16 year olds. Friday 24th January. 7.00pm – 11.00pm. Tickets must be purchased in advance. £7.00; £6.00 if purchased at least one week in advance. http://www.princeshall.com/SNAP.
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Events at Aldershot and Farnborough Libraries
Libraries are free to join and offer free internet access, WiFi, DVDs, books and courses. 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.
Events at Farnborough Library and Learning CentrePrior booking for all courses and workshops is essential. Concessions available on selected adult courses.
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.
Monday 13 January
9.45 – 10.30am / Mini Movers. A dance class for boys and girls aged 20 months to 4 years. £20.00. A five week course from 13 January to 10 February.
Monday 13 January
10.45 – 11.30am / Movement with Mummy. A sensory dance class for babies aged 3 months to walking. £20.00. A five week course from 13 January to 10 February.
Saturdays 18 January and 15 February
10.30 – 11.30am / Storytime. Stories and crafts for the under 8s accompanied by an adult.
Saturday 8 February / National Libraries Day. Come and celebrate National Libraries Day at Farnborough Library. Storytime and craft, refreshments and a quiz.
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 21 December
Doors open at 10.00am / Kids Flicks. Under 11s to be accompanied by a parent. Last admittance at 10.30am. Free refreshments available – popcorn, juice, tea and coffee. Please see staff for free tickets and for film information. (Please note that Kids Flicks is usually on the last Saturday of the month except for December 2013).
Monday 13 January
1.45 – 2.30pm / Movement with Mummy. A sensory dance class for babies aged 3 months to walking. £20.00. A five week course from 13 January to 10 February.
Wednesday 15 January
11.30am – 12.15pm / Mini Movers. A dance class for boys and girls aged 20 months to 4 years. £20.00. A five week course from 15 January to 12 February.
Saturday 15 February
10.30 – 11.30am / Old Macdonald and Three Pigs Plus! £1.00 per ticket including refreshments. Booster Cushion Theatre Company presents a theatre experience for children and adults alike. Prior booking is essential as places are limited.
A new range of courses for the spring 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 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 receive a 25% discount on most course fees. For further information on courses, please contact the library.
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Alpine Snowsports – Christmas Holiday Courses
Gallwey Road, Aldershot GU11 2DD. Website www.activenation.org.uk. Telephone 01252 325889. Email . Terms and conditions apply to all activities. Please call to pre-book.
Monday 23rd December, Friday 27th December, Monday 30th December. 10.15am to 1.15pm. Level 1 ski course for complete beginners. £30.00. For 8 to 16 year olds. All equipment is included but please bring gloves and long socks.
Monday 23rd December. 2.00pm to 5.00pm. Intermediate ski. £30.00. For 8 to 16 year olds. For skiers who can already make good linked plough turns as a minimum. All equipment is included but please bring gloves and long socks.
Monday 23rd December, Monday 30th December. 2.00pm to 5.00pm. Level 2 ski course. Now you can slide in a straight line learn how to control your descent. £30.00. For 8 to 16 year olds. All equipment is included but please bring gloves and long socks.
Tuesday 24th December, Tuesday 31st December, Thursday 2nd January, Friday 3rd January. 9.30am to 5.00pm. One day activity camp. £30.00. For 8 to 16 year olds. Ski-ing, snowboarding, X-bobs, donutting and team games. For all abilities from beginner onwards. Please bring gloves, long socks and a packed lunch.
Friday 27th December. 10.15am to 1.15pm. Intermediate snowboard course. £30.00. For 8 to 16 year olds. Further development of toe and heel edge side slip and using the ski lift. All equipment is included but please bring gloves and long socks.
Friday 27th December, Monday 30th December, Thursday 2nd January. 10.30am to 12.00 noon. Mini activity session. £15.00. For 4 to 7 year olds. A one hour ski lesson and a 20 minute donut session. Both activities are fully supervised.
Friday 27th December. 2.00pm to 5.00pm. Level 1 snowboard course for complete beginners. £30.00. For 8 to 16 year olds. All equipment is included but please bring gloves and long socks.
Monday 30th December. 2.00pm to 5.00pm. Level 2 snowboard course. £30.00. For 8 to 16 year olds. To get you used to the edges by introducing toe and heel edge side slip. All equipment is included but please bring gloves and long socks.
Practice sessions. Once you have learnt the basics practice what you’ve learnt. £11.25 for 2 hours.
30 Day Practice Pass. Once they have reached their practice standard juniors can buy a 30 Day Pass for £22.50. This includes all the equipment and gives unlimited practice use of the slopes at available times.
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The Big Star
A Christmas holiday club event for children aged 3 to 8. Dressing up as Nativity characters is welcomed – shepherds, wise men, stars, angels etc. Monday 23rd December from 11.00am to 4.30pm at Holy Trinity Church, Victoria Road, Aldershot GU11 1SJ. Registration is at 10.45am. £3.00 per child. Lunch provided. Pre-booking is strongly advised and online booking is available at www.htca.org.uk.
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Anvil Arts – Basingstoke
Box office 01256 844244. Website http://www.anvilarts.org.uk/.
Events at The Haymarket (all ticket prices include a £1.00 booking fee)
The Pickwick Papers. Dickens adaptation. Thursday 12 to Saturday 14 December at 7.30pm. Saturday 14 December at 2.00pm. Thursday £20.00, over 65s £18.00. Friday and Saturday £21.00, over 65s £20.00. 2.00pm performance £17.00, over 65s £15.00. Under 16s and full-time students £11.00 all performances.
Events at The Anvil (all ticket prices include a £1.00 booking fee)
Aladdin. Thursday 12 December to Sunday 5 January. £23.50, £22.50, £18.50; under 16s, over 65s and full-time students £3.00 off. Family ticket (2+2) £74.00, £78.00 (not available online). Other group discounts.
There will be a relaxed performance of Aladdin on Thursday 2 January at 2.00pm which is specially adapted for those on the autistic spectrum and with other disabilities. Additional wheelchair spaces will be created and the performance will be signed. All tickets £10.00.
London Symphony Orchestra. Wednesday 15 January at 7.45pm. Mendelssohn and Schumann. £38.00, £34.00, £27.00, £20.00; under 16s and full-time students £11.00; over 65s standby tickets and group booking discount available.