Autumn half term sports activities

Brent holiday sports activities Autumn half-term 2012 Free and great value sports activities across Brent for 7-15 year olds.

www.brent.gov.uk/holidayactivities 020 8937 3707

Autumn half term sports programme 2012 We are pleased to welcome you to the autumn half term sports programme for 2012. There is a range of fun and exciting sports activities which offer something for all abilities. All the activities involve Olympic or Paralympic sports with the exception of street dance, which was included in the Opening and Closing ceremonies. If you were inspired by the summer of amazing sport and the GB stars such as Mo Farah, Jess Ennis, Andy Murray or Zara Phillips then get involved!

The programme runs from Monday 29 October to Friday 2 November. It includes a set of five Taster Olympic / Paralympic sports at Willesden Sports Centre, one on each day, highlighted with a torch.

Activities are open to young people of all abilities and the age groups are specified in the timetable below.

How to book Free and great value sports activities

The options for booking and paying for a place on one or more of the activities are: across Brent for 7-15 year olds.

• book online using a credit or debit card at www.brent.gov.uk/holidayactivities • by post by downloading and completing a booking form from www.brent.gov. uk/holidayactivities and send or bring it in with a cheque made payable to London Borough of Brent, to Holiday Programme, Sports and Parks Service, Brent House, 1st Floor West, 349-357, High Road, Wembley HA9 6BZ • in person between 2-4pm on Monday to Thursday 15-25 October. Come to Brent House Reception, 349-357, High Road, Wembley HA9 6BZ and ask one of the Sports Team about the holiday programme – cash and cheque only.

Please note multi-sports activities are free and you can book online or just turn up on the day, ideally with a completed booking form, which you can download from www.brent.gov.uk/holidayactivities Contact 020 8937 3707 for more information.

Things to remember • We will provide all necessary equipment but you are welcome to bring your own, e.g. a tennis racquet.

• You must wear suitable clothing and footwear for the activity – this includes a water proof jacket for any outdoor sessions.

• No refreshments or food will be provided, so please remember to bring your own non-fizzy drink and packed lunch/snacks if required.

• Parents/carers should tell us on 020 8937 3707 if their child is unable to attend a booked session.

• All sessions are led by qualified coaches and instructors and unless stated otherwise, are open to boys and girls of all abilities.

• Please refer to the website for the terms and conditions.

Activities and dates DAY

ACTIVITY

AGE

TIME

LOCATION

COST

COMMENTS

Mon-Fri 29 Oct-2 Nov

Multi-sports

7-14

10.30am12.30pm

Roundwood Park multi-use games area

Free

No booking required

Mon-Fri 29 Oct-2 Nov

Multi-sports

7-14

1.303.30pm

Roe Green Park multi-use games area

Free

No booking required

Mon-Fri 29 Oct-2 Nov

Olympic/ Paralympic taster sessions

8-13

2-4pm

Willesden Sports Centre

£15/five days or £3.50/session

Mon-Wed 29 Oct-31 Oct

Tennis

8-13

11am12.30pm

Woodcock Park tennis courts

£10/three days or £3.50/ Mon only

Mon 29 Oct

Basketball

8-13

2-4pm

Willesden Sports Centre

£15/five days or £3.50/session

Tue-Thu 30 Oct-1 Nov

Street dance

8-13

10.30am12.30pm

Willesden Green library (upstairs)

£10/three days or £3.50/ Tue only

Tue 30 Oct

Athletics

8-13

2-4pm

Willesden Sports Centre

£15/five days or £3.50/session

Wed-Fri 31 Oct-2 Nov

Archery

7-10

10-11.30am

Kingsbury High School

£10/three days or £3.50/ Wed only

Wed-Fri 31 Oct-2 Nov

Archery

11-15

11.45am1.15pm

Kingsbury High School

£10/three days or £3.50/ Wed only

Wed 31 Oct

Volleyball/ sitting volleyball

8-13

2-4pm

Willesden Sports Centre

£15/five days or £3.50/ session

Thu 1 Nov

Horse riding

7-14

11am-1pm

West London Stables

£12

Thu 1 Nov

Trampolining

8-13

2-4pm

Willesden Sports Centre

£15/five days or £3.50/ session

The focus is on trampolining but other sports may also be available

Fri 2 Nov

Wheelchair basketball for all

8-13

2-4pm

Willesden Sports Centre

£15/five days or £3.50/ session

The focus is on wheelchair basketball but other sports may also be available

The focus is on basketball but other sports may also be available

The focus is on athletics but other sports may also be available

The focus is on volleyball but other sports may also be available

See the back page for the list of venue addresses.

Please note there is also a full activities programme at Bridge Park Community Leisure Centre for 5-13 year olds including sports, dance and arts and crafts.

Visit www.brent.gov.uk/holidayactivities for more information.

Addresses and contacts Sports and Parks Service Brent Council, Brent House, 1st Floor West, 349-357 High Road, Wembley, Middlesex HA9 6BZ 020 8937 3707 sportsservice@brent.gov.uk www.brent.gov.uk/sports Kingsbury High School Princes Avenue, Kingsbury NW9 9JR Roe Green Park Multi-use Games Area Kingsbury Road, Kingsbury HA9 9RY Roundwood Park Multi-use Games Area Harlesden Road, Willesden NW10 3UN

West London Stables 20 Stable Way, London W10 6QX Maps and directions available from www.westlondonstables.co.uk Research before you come!

Willesden Green Library (upstairs) 95 High Road, Willesden NW10 2SF Willesden Sports Centre Donnington Road, Willesden NW10 3QX Woodcock Park Tennis Courts Shaftesbury Avenue, Harrow HA3 0RD

Free swimming in Brent!

Photo: Angela Radulescu

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If you are aged 16 and under and live in Brent, you can swim for free from Monday 29 October til Friday 2 November at Vale Farm Sports Centre (11am-4pm) and Willesden Sports Centre (10am-12.15pm and 1.30-4pm). For more information please visit www.brent.gov.uk/ freeswimming or contact your local centre.