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e-Newsletter – February 2017
Welcome to the 54th Rushmoor Schools Plus e-Newsletter, with contributions from many organisations working to support local children, young people and families. As ever, we suggest you select the bits of information that are relevant to your own organisation and share these with the people you work with.
The next Rushmoor Schools Plus e-Newsletter will be available in the week beginning 27th March 2017. If you want anything included, please send information to Tony McGovern.
Tony McGovern (Rushmoor Schools Plus Partnership Manager) 01252 398740 or
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WHAT’S ON IN RUSHMOOR
Connaught Leisure Centre Holiday Playscheme
Monday 20th to Friday 24th February, Tongham Road, Aldershot GU12 4AS. Full day 8.30am to 5.30pm £18.00. Part day 8.30am to 3.30pm £16.00. The scheme is open to children age 4 – 12 years; 4 year olds need to have been in school for one term. Activities include Indoor and outdoor play, Dance, Sports, Arts & Crafts, Parachute games and more. Children will need a packed lunch, non-fizzy drink and comfortable clothing to play in and enjoy themselves. Registered with Ofsted, 507919.
Enrolment can be made in person, by e-mail at or by telephone on 01252 344 438. In each case, a completed booking form and payment is required to confirm a place on the scheme. Website www.connaughtleisurecentre.co.uk
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Squirrels Holiday Fun Club
Squirrels Educare, Rectory Road Park, Farnborough, GU14 7HX
Open for Half Term: Monday 20th to Friday 24th February, 8.30am to 6pm at a cost of £25 per day. Early starts at 8.00am are available for a small additional charge. Pre-booking is essential.
Squirrels Holiday Fun Club offer a wide range of fun activities indoors and outside including football, tennis, snooker, crafts, games, construction and much more. Drinks and snacks including a light tea are provided. Please bring a packed lunch. Please contact Squirrels on 01252 378 402 or email for more details and a booking form.
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Princes Hall
Princes Hall, Princes Way, Aldershot, GU11 1NX. Box office: 01252 329 155
Dance In A Day
Tuesday 21st February, 10am – 4pm. Ages 6-10 years, tickets: £19
A must for all dance fans, and movers and shakers! Expert leaders Justine and Sian will give you the opportunity to learn new dance moves and skills, meet new friends, build confidence and work on a number of short choreographed pieces that will be performed to parents at the end of the day.
http://www.princeshall.com/event/36401/dance-in-a-day
Play In A Day – Fantastic Mr Fox
Thursday 23rd February, 10am – 4pm. Ages 7-11 years, tickets: £19
A must for all drama fans! Expert leader Debi Rush will give you the opportunity to 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/event/35001/play-in-a-day
Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom
Saturday 11th March – 4pm
Sunday 12th March – 10am, 1pm & 4pm. Tickets: £17 & £15 / Child £15 & £13 / Family (4) £58
Join Ben and Holly, and their friends on this exciting, enchanting and magical musical adventure packed full of games, songs and laughter. This beautiful story of elves, princesses and childhood innocence will delight all the family!http://www.princeshall.com/event/27201/ben-hollys-little-kingdom
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West End Centre Children’s Festival
48 Queen’s Road, Aldershot GU11 3JD. Box office 01252 330 040. www.westendcentre.co.uk
Aldershot’s West End Centre have made it easy for busy families to have fun together – whatever the weather – at their annual Children’s Festival!
Norwich Puppet Theatre breathe new life into Hans Christian Anderson’s classic The Tinderbox at 2.30pm on Monday 20th February. This classic tale of magic, bravery and love is beautifully retold using puppetry, animation and music. Perfect for younger children and their families, this show follows a roguish soldier on a remarkable rags-to-riches adventure as he tries to win the love of a beautiful princess.
Stars of the CBBC’s The Slammer, time-travelling magic duo Morgan & West present a jaw dropping, heart stopping, brain busting, opinion adjusting, death defying, outlook changing, furniture rearranging magic extravaganza for anyone aged 5-105 on Wednesday 22nd February at 2.30pm. Mixing brain-boggling illusion and a healthy dose of tomfoolery this is the perfect show for families who love side-splitting silliness and magic
The Parent Action Group (PAG) are hosting a Hulabeachfest for young people with disabilities and their families on Saturday 25th February. With the support of professional tutors you can learn how to play and dance to a hula beat, sing some sea shanties and make accessories and shakers for the beach party finale. Whatever the weather it’s guaranteed to be fun, so bring a picnic and get ready for some hula-style fun.
Throughout the week (from Monday 20th February – Friday 24th February) there will be a host of exciting family-focussed arts and crafts activities. Whether you want to weave willow, build your own ‘clayosaurus’ or make a mask there’s something for everyone and prices range from £2-£6 per person per activity. Tuesday 21st February is all about free family fun. The day starts with fun music sessions hosted by Len Tyler and continues with Amazing Art in the afternoon.
In addition, The Big Music Project is running at the Centre on Friday evenings, 6:30 – 8:30pm.
The focus of the project is song writing and lyrics, vocal work and rap. The project lead practitioner is Anna Neale, whose CV includes lecturing in Song Writing, releasing her own music and touring, as well as working with national radio stations and brands on their jingles. Young people will also learn from Chris Redmond, spoken word extraordinaire, and SoCo Music Project. There will be opportunities to perform with a band, be on stage, work with other like-minded musicians, share work and improve skills, as well as get invaluable career advice. The scope of the project depends on the people involved – whatever you want to learn and achieve is possible.
Oh and there’s lots of free pizza every week!
Ages 16+ welcome, this is a free project at the West End Centre in association with Step By Step.
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Rushmoor Gymnastics Academy
Pool Road, Aldershot, GU11 3SN. Phone: 01252 320 888 Email:
February half-term classes as normal.
The Academy is hosting the British Universities Championships on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th February. Spectators are welcome.
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Alpine Snowsports – Holiday Programme
Gallwey Road, Aldershot GU11 2DD. Website for dates and details of various Ski camp dates and holiday activities is http://activenation.org.uk/venues/alpine-snowsports-centre-aldershot/school-holidays/
Email Please call to pre-book on 01252 325 889.
Ski Levels 1, 2, 3 (8 – 16 year olds) £25 per level or Book all three levels for £60! These 2-hour ski sessions are available at three different levels. Level 1 is aimed at complete beginners and will teach how to slide in a straight line, how to climb and will start to look at snowplough. Level 2 covers snowploughing and introduces the ski lift as well as developing better balance and control. Level 3 consolidates ploughing skills and develops linked snowplough turns. Please bring long sleeves, long trousers and gloves & dress for the weather.
Tuesday 14th, Thursday 16th, Monday 20th, Tuesday 21st, Wednesday 22nd and Friday 24th February
· Ski Level 1 9.30 – 11.30am
· Ski Level 2 12.00 – 2.00pm
· Ski Level 3 3.00 – 5.00pm
Intermediate Ski Camp (8 – 16 year olds) £60 10.00am – 5.00pm
This all day camp is aimed at kids who may have already been away on a ski holiday (although this is not essential) and have good control of speed and direction. As a minimum standard they MUST be able to make good controlled linked turns and use the main ski lift. The day is a mixture of tuition and practice starting with a two-hour session with one of our instructors. This is followed by a 1 hour supervised practice. After lunch there is another two hours of coaching leading up to a fun slalom race. The last session is another opportunity to practise. Camp finishes at 5pm.
Friday 17th, Wednesday 22nd and Friday 24th February
Snowboard Levels 1 & 2 (8 – 16year olds) £37.50 per level – Book both levels for £60!
Each level is 3 hours in duration. Level 1 is aimed at complete beginners and covers balance and posture drills, straight running, heel edge side slip and using the lift. Level 2 picks up from where the Level 1 course finishes and includes toe edge side slip, falling leaf and introduction to turns.
· Monday 20th February Snowboard Level 1 10.15am – 1.15pm
· Monday 20th February Snowboard Level 2 2.00 – 5.00pm
To book call 01252 325889 anytime 10.00am – 8.30pm Monday to Friday and 10.30am – 5.30pm on weekends.
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Junior Activities at Farnborough Leisure Centre and Aldershot Pools
Farnborough Leisure Centre
Westmead, Farnborough GU14 7LD. Telephone 01252 370 411. Website www.farnboroughleisurecentre.co.uk.
NEW Fit For Sport Activity Camp 4-12 years
Places for People are pleased to partner with Fit For Sport – the UK’s experts in engaging and educating children – to deliver children’s activity camps every school holiday. Fit For Sport has been delivering OFSTED registered camps for children aged between 4-12 years old for 25 years and will be working with the existing team to continue the successful Activity Camps at Farnborough. They will be delivering a wide range of activities this Half Term Holiday making sure kids have fun, make friends and keep moving during the holidays. To book your place this half term visit www.fitforsport.co.uk or call 0845 456 3233.
Swim for £1 in the school holidays
For 16 years and under, swim for just £1 during Hampshire school holidays. Visit the website for details.
Family Fun Splash Times
Family Fun Sessions with floats. Monday to Friday 11.00am-12.00noon and 2.00-3.00pm during Half Term*. Call 01252 370 411 or visit www.farnboroughleisurecentre.co.uk for swimming and fun session times.
Children Under 8 Swim FREE – one under 8 free with every full paying adult.
Adventure Reef Soft Play
The soft play centre has an underwater theme. For children under 12 years. Under 5’s area with a mini ball pond, wavy slide and soft toy fun. Over 5’s area with wavy slides, ball ponds, twisty swings and rope climbs. Height restrictions apply. Socks must be worn and children under 8 must be supervised by an adult at all times.
Junior Gym
11–16 year olds can use the gym between 10.00am-3.00pm every day* during Hampshire school holidays. An induction session is required. Junior Gym session £4.50, Induction Session £16.00.
Crèche
The fully supervised crèche at Farnborough Leisure Centre is for children aged 8 weeks to 5 years 11 months while you use their facilities. Call 01252 370 411 or visit the website for the Centre’s opening times or more information.
Half Term at Farnborough Bowl
Look out for Half Term Holiday Bowling Deals. Call 01252 554 046 or visit www.farnboroughbowl.co.uk
*Please visit www.farnboroughleisurecentre.co.uk or call 01252 370 411 for Holiday Opening Times.
Aldershot Pools
Guildford Road, Aldershot GU12 4BP. Telephone 01252 323 482. Website www.aldershotpoolscomplex.co.uk.
Swim for £1 in the school holidays
For 16 years and under, swim for just £1 during Hampshire school holidays*. Visit the website for details.
Family Splash Times
Family Fun Sessions with floats. Monday to Friday 3.00pm-4.00pm during Half Term*. Call or visit the website for swimming and fun session times.
Junior Gym
11–16 year olds can use the gym between 10.00am-2.00pm on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays during Hampshire school holidays*. An induction session is required. Junior Gym session £4.50, Induction Session £16.00.
*Please visit www.aldershotpoolscomplex.co.uk or call 01252 323 482 for Holiday Opening Times.
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Runway’s End Outdoor Centre
1 Forge Lane, Aldershot GU11 2RE. Website www.hants.gov.uk/runwaysend Telephone 01252 344 421. Email
School Holiday Adventure Days
Friday 17th and Thursday 23rd February 2017, age range 8 to 14 years. Each group will take part in 4 activity sessions per day from aselection of activities such as canoeing, archery, climbing, abseiling, caving, rifle shooting and high ropes . Activities start at 9am and finish at 5pm and children will need to be ready to start on time. The Centre will be open from 8.30am-5.00pm. Children must be collected by 5.30pm. Children will need a complete change of clothes, including footwear and a towel, plus a packed lunch and drinks. £45.00, additional siblings half price. There are limited spaces available on each date, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
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Step by Step Club 10 2017 – Make a difference this half-term
This half-term Step by Step are inviting you to be part of Club 10 2017! During half-term it can cost a lot to entertain the kids so they have come up with some ideas to stay entertained.
Whilst enjoying the activities together, Step by Step would love you to become a Club 10 2017 champion! Can you raise £10 throughout the week to help a young person who is homeless and/or facing other challenges in their lives? £10 could provide a vital support session for a young person, this half-term you and your family really could help a young person face a better tomorrow.
The challenge – raise £10 during half-term
How to do it – take on one or more of the activities below or think of your own to raise the £10
· Invite friends round to play and ask them to donate £1 each to come along
· Ask the kids to wash the car, clean their room, help in the garden and make a donation to Step by Step to ‘pay’ for their help
· Make some crafts at home and ‘sell’ them to friends and relatives – the monies come to Step by Step
· Have a movie night at home and put the money saved on cinema tickets into a pot for Step by Step