Free creche facilities are on offer for under 5's (subject to availability) and transport costs can be covered for those on free school meals or for families with special needs.
This activity is open to anyone with children over 5 who must be accompanied by an adult.
Book a place with Sue Hale now to avoid disappointment!
Further details and photographs can be found at http://www.whackyscrapraces.org.uk/
Please also refer to the Past Events webpage.
This 5 year project has been funded by The National Lottery through the Big Lottery Fund.
CONTACT DETAILS
To book a place or to find out more please contact Sue Hale, Extended Schools Manager: 0118 9728978 or inspire4life@btconnect.com
CHILDRENS UNIVERSITY
Inspire4Life is now part of a large national organisation called the Children's University (CU). This organisation recognises and rewards children's participation in learning during out of school hours. Any child aged 7-14 can join CU for free.
On attendance of any accredited CU activity, your child will be awarded points in a CU passport which will count towards a nationally recognised certificate at bronze, silver and gold levels. Children will receive certificates for 30, 65 or 100 hours of learning. We plan to hold formal graduation ceremonies to recognise the achievement of their gold certificate. Look out for details of the after school activities in the scheme including Whacky Scrap Races and maximise your child’s potential to achieve their gold certificate.
Additionally, any venue offering CU activities, such as museums, will also stamp your child's passport to show how many hours of learning they have achieved. All these points will count towards their bronze, silver or gold award. Look out for the CU logo wherever you go! CHILDCARE If you require childcare after school or during the holidays, please contact Goosebumps who run childcare sessions at Denefield school. For further information and contact details please refer to: http://www.goosebumps1.co.uk/ These free 1.5 hour evening sessions restart at Denefield School in September 2010. Over the 4 weeks, families will learn how to repair punctures, adjust gears and replace brakes. You can even bring in your own bicycle for an assessment. Book a place with Sue Hale now and get your bikes ready for use! Silver Surfers - home computing courses for the over 50's
ONGOING AND FORTHCOMING ACTIVITIES
Family Bicycle Repairs
A variety of free and low cost courses are available for complete beginners and those with intermediate skills.
A waiting list is currently in operation and courses will recommence in September 2010.
This project was originally funded by The National Lottery through Awards for All.
Please refer to the 'Silver Surfers' page for more information.
Tai Chi
These free sessions will take place at Denefield School on a Wednesday from 3.30-4.30pm on 8 and 15 September 2010. This project is funded by "Fit as a Fiddle" through Age Concern, initially for those aged 50+.
The sessions will continue in September when a nominal charge of £3 per week will then apply. These fee paying sessions will be open to anyone in the wider community as no age limit will then apply. To book a place, please contact Sue Hale.
ADULT & COMMUNITY LEARNING SUGGESTIONS
Would you like to attend evening classes or a course at Denefield? If there is sufficient interest, courses could be run on a variety of topics. Ideas to date include dressmaking, first aid, adult French, family French, adult maths and English for speakers of other languages. If you are interested in classes on these subjects or have another suggestion, please contact Sue Hale now!
OTHER ACTIVITIES TAKING PLACE IN THE AREA
Purley Youth Club
Fortnightly on Mondays at Purley Park Social Club from 6-8pm for children aged 9-15.
Only 50p a week. Lots of different activities! Refreshments available.
For a preview visit or to find out what it is all about contact Jacko on 0118 9843162 or email jacko19722002@yahoo.co.uk.
This is a Purley Parish Council initiative. For details refer to their website at:
http://www.purleyonthames.net/
Tilehurst Youth Club
This new free youth club for children aged 8-14 takes place fortnightly at the Cotswold Sports Centre from 6.00 to 8.00pm on the following dates:
28 July 2010, 11 August 2010, 25 August 2010,
8 September 2010, 22 September 2010, 6 October 2010 and 20 October.
Contact the West Berkshire Neighbourhood Wardens on 0118 9455286 for further information.
FAMILY INFORMATION SERVICE
Please contact the Family Information Service (FIS) for up-to-date information on
all sorts of local activities.
The FIS can be called on their freephone no: 0800 328 9148.
OTHER SOURCES OF INFORMATION
Also refer to the 'Local Activities' webpage and also remember to check out http://www.wherecanwego.com/