Rushmoor Schools Plus Update

e-Newsletter – March 2018

Welcome to the61stRushmoor Schools Plus e-Newsletter,with contributions from manyorganisations 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 beginning16th May 2018. If you want anything included, please send information toTony McGovern, (Rushmoor Schools Plus Partnership Manager)at

Rushmoor Schools Plus Update

Due to a change in job roles Rushmoor Schools Plus CIC will be winding down any remaining business activities during 2018. We made it to our 10th birthday! The e-Newsletter will continue to be produced and the website at maintained but these will require review depending on the time required to keep them running.

Each month there are still about 7,000 unique visitors to our website indicating that our signposting service is the best you can find for what’s on and for local and national information for children and families. 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 IN RUSHMOOR

West End Centre – Half-Term Activities

48 Queen’s Road, Aldershot GU113JD. Box office 01252 330040.

Family Crafts Sessions at the West End Centre on Saturday mornings provide a fantastic opportunity for families to create something amazing together and enjoy some precious quality time. Adults get to make something to take home too!

Sessions run from 10.30am - 12.30pm

Sat 28 April – Pottery Hedgehog/Pixie House

Sat 19 May – Shibori (Japanese Tie Dye)

Sat 16 June – Decopatch T-shirts

Sat 7 July – Pottery Creature Cups

Visit or call the Box Office on 01252 330040 to book.

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Alderwood Leisure Easter Holiday Playscheme

Alderwood Leisure, Tongham Road, Aldershot, GU12 4AS

Tuesday 3rd April – Friday 13th April, 8.30am – 3.30pm: £16.00 per day, 8.30am – 5.30pm: £18.00 per day.

Bookings can be made at the reception desk or via e-mail, , telephone 01252 344438. All the main childcare voucher providers are accepted.

During the day, children will have the opportunity to take part in outdoor and indoor play, including a range of sports and games along with arts and crafts.

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Princes Hall

Princes Hall, Princes Way, Aldershot, GU11 1NX. Box office: 01252 329 155

Dance In A Day

Tuesday 10th April & Wednesday 11th April, 10am – 4pm. Ages 6-10years, Tickets: £19

A must for all dance fans, and movers & 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.

Play In A Day – Alice In Wonderland

Thursday 12th April, 10am – 4pm. Ages 7-11years, 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.

There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly

Saturday 14th April, 2pm, Tickets: £12.50 / Child £10.50 / Family (4) £40

This magical show has been written especially for grownups to enjoy with their children, so come and relive the delights of this most charming of tales complete with a feast of sing along songs, colourful animal characters and heart-warming family fun. It’s the perfect treat for anyone aged 2 to 102!

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Runway’s End Outdoor Centre Action Adventure days

1 Forge Lane, Aldershot, GU11 2RE

4th, 5th, 9th, 10th April: 30th May and 1st June

Action Adventure days for 8 to 14 year olds are back by popular demand during the Easter and May Half Term holidays! Multi-activity adventure days offer a taste of Runway’s End best activities. These fun, action packed courses fill up quickly, so please book early.

A full day, 9.00am - 5.00pm (drop off from 8.30- 9.00am), for 8-14 year olds to experience a range of the activities on offer at Runway’s End. To include Archery, Caving, Shooting, and Indoor Climbing.Meals / drinks are not provided, please bring a packed lunch, drinks and snacks for the day. Price £45 per child(sibling rate £22.50). For more information

Wednesday After School Club

Come and try activities such as archery, indoor climbing, and canoeing! 4.30 - 6pm, for ages 8 to 14 years old.

Spring Term Dates; 18, 25 April, 2, 9, 16, 23 May (more dates available online)

Price for 6 sessions; £48.00. More information and booking:

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Junior Activities at Farnborough Leisure Centre and Aldershot Pools

Farnborough Leisure Centre

Westmead, Farnborough GU14 7LD. Telephone 01252 370411. Website

NEW Fit For Sport Activity Camp 4-12 years

Places for People partner with Fit For Sport 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 work with the team to provide the successful Activity Camps at Farnborough. They will be delivering a wide range of activities this holiday making sure kids have fun, make friends and keep moving during the holidays. To book your place this half term visit 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.Registration required.

Family Fun Splash Times

Family Fun Sessions with floats. Monday to Friday 11.00am - 12.00noon and 2.00 - 3.00pm during Holidays *. Call 01252 370411 or visit 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 10.00 - 11.00am and 2.00 - 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.Please call 01252 370411 or visit the website for the Centre’s opening times or more information.

Holidays at Farnborough Bowl

Look out for Holiday Bowling Deals. Call 01252 554046 for more information or visit

*Please visit or call 01252 370411 for Holiday Opening Times.

Aldershot Pools

Guildford Road, Aldershot GU12 4BP. Telephone 01252 323482. Website

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. Registration required.

Family Splash Times

Family Fun Sessions with floats. Monday to Friday 3.00-4.00pm 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 Monday to Thursday and Saturdays during Hampshire school holidays*. An induction session is required. Junior Gym session £4.50, Induction Session £16.00.

*Please visit or call 01252 323482 for Holiday Opening Times.

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Alpine Snowsports –Easter Holiday Programme 3rd- 13th April

Gallwey Road, Aldershot GU11 2DD. Website for dates and details of various Ski camp dates and holiday activities is

Email Please call to pre-book on 01252 325 889.

Ski beginner Hours 1 & 2, 3 & 4, 5 & 6 (8 – 16 year olds) £25 per session. These 2-hour ski sessions are available at three different stages. Hours 1 & 2 is aimed at complete beginners and will teach how to slide in a straight line, how to side step and will start to look at snowplough. Hours 3 & 4 covers snowploughing and introduces the ski lift as well as developing improved balance and control. Hours 5 & 6 consolidates ploughing skills and develops linked snowplough turns. Sessions can be all taken in one day or spread in order over 2 or 3 days – you decide (based upon availability)

Ski Beginner Hours 1 & 2: Wednesdays 4th & 11th 10.45am - 12.45pm, Friday 6th 10.15am - 12.15pm, Monday 9th2.15-4.15pm
Ski Beginner Hours 3 & 4: Wednesdays 4th & 11th, Friday 6th 1.15 - 3.15pm

Ski Beginner Hours 5 & 6: Friday 6th 3.45 - 5.45pm

£40- 1 Day Activity Camps (8-16 years).Drop off is 9.15am, and activities start at 9.30am. Children can be collected and signed out from 4.30pm although supervision is available until 5pm. The camp is designed to accept all levels of ability from beginner to advanced. Please wear long sleeves, long trousers, gloves and a helmet if you have one and dress for the weather. Please also bring a packed lunch. The camp activities include Skiing, Snowboarding, X-Bobs & Donuts.

Tuesdays 3rd & 10th, Thursdays 5th & 12th

Snowboard Levels 1 & 2 (8 - 16 year olds)£32 per level.

Each level is 3hours in duration. Level 1 is aimed at complete beginners and covers balance and posture drills, straight running, heel edge sideslip and using the lift. Level 2 includes toe edge sideslip, falling leaf and introduction to turns. The aim of attending both levels is to get kids up to the practice standard.

Level 1 Monday 9th 10.30am- 1.30pm

Level 2 Monday 9th 2.30 - 5.30pm

Mini Activity Session(4 - 8 year olds) £17 These 90 minute fun sessions are aimed at younger guests and consist of a 50 minute ski lesson with one of our friendly instructors followed by a 30 minute fun donut session!

Wednesdays 4th & 11th 3.30 - 5.00pm

£40 - Intermediate Ski Day (8 - 16 year olds)

This all day camp is aimed at children who may have already been away on a ski holiday and have good control of speed and direction. It is all about developing stronger technique and increasing confidence. As a minimum standard, those attending MUST be able to make good controlled linked turns and use the main ski lift. The day is a mixture of tuition and practice and starts with a two-hour session with an instructor (10.30am - 12.30pm). This is followed by a 30 minute supervised practice before breaking for lunch. After lunch, there is another two hours of coaching and a final supervised practice session. Camp finishes at 4.30pm.

To book call 01252 325889 anytime 10.00am - 8.30pm Monday to Friday and 10.30am - 5.30pm weekends.

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Shots Easter Soccer Camp

Tuesday 3rd - Friday 6th April, GIRLS ONLY, ages 6-14 years. £45 for the week of £15 per day

Monday 9th - Friday 13thApril, Open to all, ages 6-14 years. £60 for the week or £15 per day

Alderwood Senior School, Tongham Road, Aldershot, GU12 4AS

Will include a visit from Aldershot Town FC players.

Develop your football skills and make new friends. Delivered by Qualified UEFA B and C License coaches. Please bring kit, boots, packed lunch and water bottle. To register or for more details contact: Mark Simmons, Shots Foundation Manager, T: 078 2568 8168,

Aldershot FC – Shots Girls Football Sessions

Sundays, 10 – 11am. St Joseph’s Primary School, Bridge Road, Aldershot GU11 3DD.

Ages 5-11 years. Delivered by UEFA qualified Coaches. Turn up and play (£2 each week). Participants get to learn new football skills, have fun and make new friends. For more information please contact Mark Simmons, Shots Foundation Manager or call 07825 688 168.

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Farnborough Fins Swimming Club (FSC)

FSC is a not for profit, community-based company providing swimming lessons, subsidised school swimming programmes and teacher training courses alongside the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA). FSC also works alongside Hampshire County Council for children with Gateway cards. It’s Fins 20th anniversary this year. For updates and information on upcoming events find Fins on Facebook.

Tel: 07944 165 604. Email ebsite

Swimming Lessons

FSC enrols new swimmers into lessons at any time in the year, subject to availability. Lessons run 7 days a week across three venues for beginners to advanced swimmers of all ages, with lessons for babies, pre-schoolers, school age children and adults. New classes continually opening, please check!

Easter Holiday Intensive Lessons

Over the Easter break there will be group and 1-1 crash courses. Lessons will run from Monday 9th to Friday 13th April for half an hour. These courses are open to everyone, including those who do not currently swim at Fins.

Group Sessions- Kings International College

With small classes and high teacher to child ratios, these 5-day courses are a great way to boost your child’s water confidence and swimming ability! There will be pre-school classes, beginner classes and classes for abilities up to and including Stage 4. They are running between 9:30-11:00am and cost: £42 for the week.

1-1 Sessions- Kings International College

Lessons are set in a calm environment where lessons can be tailored to the individual swimmer. A maximum of 5 sessions will run at one time with a teacher in the water per class. The course is open to those of any ability or age. They have availability between 8.00- 9.30am and 1.00- 4.00pm, Cost: £90 for the week.

Bespoke Subsided School Swimming Programmes

FSC offers bespoke School Swimming programmes where local schools can benefit from free pool time using FSC teachers, or subsidised lessons run by their own qualified teachers. This scheme ensures that budgets are maximised and that children receive the very best experience in the lifesaving skill of swimming.

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Autism Friendly Cinema Screenings

For details of the latest autism friendly screenings, go to the Dimensions charity website

CineworldAldershot and Vue Farnborough are local participating cinemas. Screenings usually take place on

Sunday mornings.

Sensory friendly adjustments include

sound and lights on low
no trailers
freedom to move around
take your own food and drink
free entry for carers with a valid CEA Card

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Wellesley Woodlands Easter Egg Hunt!

Free fun! 11.00am, Wednesday 4th April at RushmoorBottom

Win chocolate Easter eggs! For more information and to find outabout other events and activities, visit

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Rushmoor Gymnastics Academy

Pool Road, Aldershot, GU11 3SN. Phone: 01252320888Email:

For details of this year’s Easter Camp, 1st - 6th April, and Easter Holiday Courses, contact

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Activities at Farnborough Library

Farnborough Library, Pinehurst Roundabout, Farnborough GU14 7JZ. Tel. 0845 603 5631

Free Children’s Activities at Farnborough Library

Storytime: Every Tuesday 10.30-11.00am, for ages 2-4 years

Baby Bounce & Rhymetime: Every Thursday 2.15-2.45pm, for ages 0-2 years

Saturday Storytime and Craft session: First Saturday of every month 10.30-11.30am, for ages 4-8 years

Let’s Build! Construction Club: Second Saturday of every month 10.30-11.30am, for ages 3+ years

Budding Bookworms: Third Saturday of every month 10.30-11.30am, for ages 4+ years

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Step by Step SLEEP OUT 2018 – Give up your bed to support local young people in need

For one night only swap your bed for a sleeping bag and help support young people facing homelessness.

Young people’s charity Step by Step is holding its eighth sponsored SLEEP OUT at EBB Stadium in Aldershot, on Friday 22nd June, and hopes to improve the £11,400 raised for local vulnerable young people last year, when more than 80 people of all ages took part.

The night will include live entertainment, inspirational speakers, competitions, pizza and ice cream before lights out to sleep on the terraces.

The deadline for early bird registration is 31st March – registration is £8 for adults, £6 for children and £26 for a group of 4. Further discounts available for groups of 10 or more.

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Community Matters Partnership Project (CMPP)

Join CMPP Partners and Associates andspread someEaster joy this 2018! Both drives will be running until 1st April.

Lent Food Drive

Help CMPP to spread some food to those in need this Lent. Farnborough & Aldershot Foodbank do an amazing job all year round to help provide much needed dietary support to those in need. Whilst generosity in the community has been outstanding, the volunteers at the bank alwaysneed:Sponge Puddings, Packet Custard, Packet Mash Potato, Washing up Liquid, Male and Female Deodorant, Male and Female Toiletries, and Nappy Cream. CMPP kindly ask all donations be taken to Aldershot & Farnborough Foodbank Warehouse, Browning Barracks, Alisons Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 2BU.

Easter Egg Drive

This year will mark the first CMPP Easter Egg Drive. Help CMPP to help spread the joy of Easter to young people in need this Spring. Donate just one Easter Egg as it could make such a difference!CMPP will be collecting Easter Eggs for children in local schools and youth groups. Please deliver these items to The Sixth Form College Farnborough, Prospect Avenue, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 8JX.

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NEWS FROM AND FOR RUSHMOOR SCHOOLS& COLLEGES

South Farnborough Infant School Awarded 4th Eco School Green Flag

South Farnborough Infant School’s journey began almost 10 years ago and it just keeps on getting better!

Their children live and learn in harmony at South Farnborough where the curriculum is rich, with sustainability embedded at the heart.

Their message to anyone who is thinking about teaching sustainability in school would be ‘don’t hesitate to do it!’ There is no better time to teach children the real life problems they face to help them to gain the knowledge and skills to do something about it.They are very proud of our achievements to date and continue to look for ways to improve and help others to reciprocate what they do.

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Farnborough College of Technology

Upcoming Open Events

Prospective students can visit University Centre Farnborough, based at Farnborough College of Technology, to discover degrees accredited by the University of Surrey plus a variety of Higher Education level courses and apprenticeships. Wednesday 16th May between 4pm and 7.30pm.