Easter Activities Brochure 2012

Easter Activities 2012

Welcome to Easter with Falkirk Community Trust!

Weʼve got lots to keep you busy during the school holidays and most importantly, have fun! Whether itʼs sporting pursuits, classes and clubs, learning opportunities, trips to the cinema or a picnic in the park, weʼve got something for everyone.

Join us this Easter – or check online at www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org to ensure thereʼs something fun happening every day!

The Falkirk Community Trust Team

Bookings by person: SPORTS A booking can be made in person at the following address: Suite 1A (1st Floor) Falkirk Community Stadium 4 Stadium Way Falkirk FK2 9EE Bookings can only be made between the hours of: 9am-12noon and 2pm-5pm For all bookings:

Contents Sport

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Arts

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Heritage

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Libraries Outdoors Activities

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BOOKING PROCESS Bookings can be made by telephone or in person Telephone bookings:

Payment is due at the time of booking. All bookings will be dealt with on a first come first served basis up to the maximum number for each activity.

Parents —to make things easier you can drop the kids off at 8.30am and pick them up at 5.30pm Venue Grange Centre

Day

Date

Time

Age

Cost

Mon-Thur

2-5 April

8.30-5.30

7-14yrs

£80

Tues-Fri

10-13 April

8.30-5.30

7-14yrs

£80

General Information: Be prepared for getting wet so please bring an appropriate (full) change of clothes and a towel.

All sports coaches will be Disclosure Scotland checked. Parents must be responsible for the safe arrival and collection of their children. Please ensure your child brings any medication they need and inform the Coordinator. Photographs may be taken for promotional activities. If you have any objections to your child being photographed, please inform us during the booking process. If an activity is cancelled for any reason, where possible an alternative will be offered. If there is no suitable alternative then a refund will be given.

A consent form will need to be completed before participating in any of the activities. This will either be posted to you and must be returned before the camp or it can to be completed on the first day of the camp.

ARTS

By Telephone: 01324 506850 In Person:

By Email:

The Steeple Box Office High Street Falkirk FK1 1NW boxoffice@falkirk.gov.uk

OUTDOORS Fill in a booking form – you can download from www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org/outdoors, or pick up at our Outdoors Base at Victoria Annexe.

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We’ve something different for you this Easter! We are offering unique, fun-filled activity camps. You get the chance to take part in canoeing, kayaking, biking and there is also a full programme of sports activities to try too, badminton, basketball, team challenges and much more.

Please make sure you bring your own packed lunch, snacks and water for the day.

Contact the Box Office: Booking opens Monday 19th March

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Customer Statement

01324 590940

Please call between the hours of 9am-12noon and 1pm-5pm

Sport

Multi Sport Camp In partnership with Tryst Community Sports Hub The Tryst Community Sports Club based at Larbert High School is regarded as a leading example of community sports delivery in Scotland.

Playing host to 13 top quality sports clubs and over 400 junior members the club offers the very best environment available for young people to become involved in sport.

The multi-sport camp will offer young people the chance to take part in a huge variety of sports and activities delivered by some of the finest coaches in the country.

Sports on offer will include Tennis, Golf, Cheerleading, Rock-It-Ball, Basketball, Dance, Table Tennis, Water Polo, Gymnastics, Hockey, Cricket, Rugby.

Venue Larbert High School

Day

Date

Time

Age

Cost

Mon-Thur

2-5 April

9.00-3.00

7-14yrs

£40

Individual days can be booked at a cost of £10 per day.

Please bring a packed lunch and water for the day.

To book please call 01324 590940 between 9am-12noon and 1pm-5pm 03

Pre-School Activities (age 4-5) Venue

Day

Date

Camps Time

Age

Cost

Venue

Grangemouth High

Creative Movement

Date

Time

Age

Cost

Mon-Thurs

2-5 April

1.00-3.00

P5-P7

£16

Mon-Thurs

2-5 April

1.00-3.00

P5-P7

£16

Tues-Thurs

10-12 April

12.30-2.00

P3-P4

£12

Tues-Thurs

10-12 April

2.30-4.00

P5-P7

£12

Falkirk Rugby Club

Mon-Fri

2-6 April

9.30-3.00

P3+

£50 P.WK £12 P.DAY

Grangemouth Rugby

Wed

11 April

10.00-3.00

P3-P4

£12

Club

Thurs

12 April

10.00-3.00

P5-P7

£12

Day

Date

Time

Age

Grangemouth High

Tues

3 April

10.30-11.15

P1-P2

Tues

3 April

1.45-2.45

P3-P4

£2.00

Denny High School

Wed

11 April

11.15-12.15

P1-P3

£2.00

Tues

2-5 April

11.00-12.00

P3-P4

£2.00

Wed

4 April

10.15-11.15

P5-P7

£2.00

Thurs

5 April

11.30-12.15

P1-P2

£1.50

Thurs

12 April

10.00-11.00

P3-P4

£2.00

Thurs

12 April

11.00-12.00

P1-P2

£2.00

Fit for Girls Camp

Grangemouth High

Mon

2 April

10.30-11.00

4-5yrs

£1.50

Denny High School

Thurs

12 April

1.00-1.30

4-5yrs

£1.50

Zumbatomic

Sports Camp Grangemouth High

Grangemouth High

Tues

3 April

10.30-11.00

4-5yrs

£1.50

Falkirk High School

Wed

11 April

10.15-10.45

4-5yrs

£1.50

Denny High School

Day

Wed

11 April

1.00-1.30

4-5yrs

£1.50

Martial Arts Grangemouth High

Wed

4 April

10.30-11.00

4-5yrs

Free

Denny High School

Tues

10 April

1.00-1.30

4-5yrs

Free

Falkirk High School

Thurs

12 April

10.15-10.45

4-5yrs

Free

Mini Football Grangemouth High

Thurs

5 April

10.30-11.00

4-5yrs

£1.50

Falkirk High School

Tues

10 April

10.15-10.45

4-5yrs

£1.50

Tennis Camp Falkirk High School

Rugby Camp

Dance Venue

Cost

Something Different!

Venue

Day

Date

Time

Age

Cost

Cheerleading

Circus Skills Grangemouth High Denny High School

Mon

2 April

10.30-11.15

P1-P2

Mon

2 April

1.45-2.45

P3-P4

Free Free

Thurs

12 April

10.15-11.15

P1-P3

Free

Funky Dance Grangemouth High

Primary Activities Venue

Day

Date

Time

Age

Cost

Basketball

£1.50

Falkirk High School

• Funky Dance at Grangemouth High is £2 per day or £8 for the whole week

Grangemouth High

Tues

3 April

11.30-12.30

P5-P7

£2.00

Tues

3 April

12.30-1.30

P3-P4

£2.00

Banknock Sports Centre

Frid

13 April

10.00-11.00

P1-P3

£2.00

To book please call 01324 590940 between 9am-12noon and 1pm-5pm 04

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Swimming/Water based activities Venue

Day

Date

Sports activities Time

Age

Cost

Venue

Day

Date

Time

Age

Cost

Thurs

5 April

10.15-11.15

P5-P7

£2.00

Thurs

5 April

1.45-2.45

P3-P4

£2.00

Denny High School

Tues-Thurs

10-12 April

12.30-2.00

P4-P7

£2.50

Falkirk High School

Wed

11 April

10.00-11.00

P3-P4

£2.00

Wed

11 April

1.00-2.15

P5-P7

£2.00

Extreme Dodgeball Grangemouth High

• Extreme Dodgeball at Denny High School is £2.50 per day or £7.50 for the week

Extreme Rounders Please state level at time of booking: Non swimmer = armbands Improver = 10-25m

Beginner = less than 5m Developer = 25m+

Grangemouth High

Tues

3 April

10.15-11.15

P5-P7

£2.00

Falkirk High School

Wed

11 April

11.00-12.00

P3-P4

£2.00

Tues

3 April

11.30-12.15

P1-P2

£1.50

Wed

4 April

12.30-1.30

P3-P4

£2.00

Tues

10 April

10.15-11.15

P1-P3

£2.00

Thurs

12 April

11.15-12.15

P1-P3

£2.00

Football Grangemouth High

Swimming (Teachers Training Course) Grangemouth High

Tues-Fri

3-6 April

10.30-11.15

5yrs+

Free

Tues-Fri

3-6 April

11.30-12.15

5yrs+

Free

Please note—the swimming will take place at Grangemouth Sports Complex on Friday 6th April— not the High School

Tues

10 April

11.00-12.15

P5-P7

£2.00

Thurs

12 April

11.00-12.15

P5-P7

£2.00

Wed

11 April

11.00-12.15

P5-P7

£2.00

Players will learn using specialist firstclubgolf equipment.

Tues-Thurs

10-12 April

10.00-10.30

P1-P7

£7.50

Tues-Thurs

10-12 April

10.30-11.00

P1-P7

£7.50

Tues-Thurs

10-12 April

1.00-1.30

P1-P7

£7.50

Tues-Thurs

10-12 April

1.30-2.00

P1-P7

£7.50

Callendar Park Par 3

Falkirk High School

Learn to Swim Falkirk High School

Mon-Thurs

2-5 April

10.00-11.30

P4-P7

£15

Tues Tues Tues

10 April 10 April 10 April

10.00-11.30 11.45-1.15 1.30-3.00

P1-P2 P3-P4 P5-P7

£2.50 £2.50 £2.50

Thurs Thurs Thurs

12 April 12 April 12 April

10.00-11.00 11.00-12.00 1.00-2.15

P1-P2 P3-P4 P5-P7

£2.00 £2.00 £2.00

Gymnastics

Swimming Games Falkirk High School

Golf – No previous experience necessary Firstclubgolf is the first stage on the golfing pathway—the next stage is level 1 clubgolf with classes starting after Easter

Water Polo Falkirk High School

Denny High School

Martial Arts Falkirk High School

Team Challenge Grangemouth High

Mon

2 April

10.15-11.15

P5-P7

£2.00

Mini Olympics

Denny High School

Tues

10 April

10.30-12.00

P4-P7

£2.50

Denny High School

Tues

10 April

11.15-12.15

P1-P3

£2.00

Woodlands Games Hall

Fri

13 April

10.00-11.00

P1-P2

£2.00

Fri

13 April

12.30-2.00

P3-P4

£2.50

Fri

13 April

2.30-4.00

P5-P7

£2.50

To book please call 01324 590940 between 9am-12noon and 1pm-5pm 06

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Sports activities continued Venue

Day

Date

P1-P7 Zones continued Time

Age

Cost

Street Football —children will be organised into groups according to their age Woodlands Games Hall

Venue

Mon-Thurs

2-5 April

1.00-3.00

P6-S6

Free

Tues-Fri

10-13 April

1.00-3.00

P6-S6

Free

Tennis —attending any tennis activity includes automatic registration with Falkirk Community Tennis Wed

Banknock Sports Centre Fri

Time

Age

Cost

Grangemouth High

Mon

2 April

12.30-1.30

P3-P4

Free

Wed

4 April

11.30-12.30

P5-P7

Free

Tues

3 April

3.00-5.00

P1-P7

Free

Thurs

5 April

3.00-5.00

P1-P7

Free

Boʼness Rec Centre

Tues

10 April

10.00-12.00

P1-P7

Free

11 April

11.00-12.00

P1-P2

£2.00

Denny High School

Wed

11 April

10.30-12.00

P4-P7

Free

13 April

2.00-3.00

P4-P7

£2.00

Boʼness Rec Centre

Thurs

12 April

1.00-3.00

P1-P7

Free

13 April

1.00-2.00

P4-P7

Free

Banknock Sports Centre Fri

Ultimate Frisbee Grangemouth High

Mon

2 April

11.30-12.30

P5-P7

£2.00

Denny High School

Thurs

12 April

10.30-12.00

P4-P7

£2.50

Fitness Zone Larbert High School

Wed

4 April

3.00-5.00

P1-P7

Free

Grangemouth High

Thurs

5 April

10.30-11.15

P1-P2

Free

Thurs

5 April

11.30-12.30

P5-P7

Free

Thurs

5 April

12.30-1.30

P3-P4

Free

Wed

11 April

10.00-11.00

P1-P2

Free

Wed

4 April

11.30-12.15

P1-P7

Free

P1-P7 Zones Venue

Date

Sports Zone

Larbert High School

Falkirk High School

Day

Day

Date

Time

Age

Cost

Grangemouth High

Mon

2 April

11.30-12.15

P1-P2

Free

Wed

4 April

10.30-11.15

P1-P2

Free

Falkirk High School

Tues

10 April

11.30-12.30

P1-P2

Free

Woodlands Games Hall

Fri

13 April

11.00-12.00

P1-P2

Free

Larbert High School

Mon

2 April

3.00-5.00

P1-P7

Free

Grangemouth High

Wed

4 April

1.45-2.45

P3-P4

Free

Falkirk High School

Tues

10 April

10.30-11.30

P3-P4

Free

There are limited free spaces and they will be allocated on a first come first served basis

Denny High School

Wed

11 April

10.15-11.15

P1-P3

Free

Only 2 free “zone” activities can be booked per child.

13 April

11.00-12.00

P1-P3

Free

Other free activities can still be booked in addition to these

Falkirk High School

Play Zone Family Zone Grangemouth High

Games Zone

Banknock Sports Centre Fri

Free spaces are available due to funding

To book please call 01324 590940 between 9am-12noon and 1pm-5pm 08

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OLYMPIC COUNTDOWN

Challenge Weekends

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Are you inspired by the 2012 Olympics?

Would you like to have fun and try out a wide range of Olympic sports?

Come along and join us for our challenge weekends – you can book individual days or the whole weekend.

weeks to go...

Olympic Racket Sports and Martial Arts Date

Time

Venue

Age

Cost

Sat 19 May

10.30-3.30

St Mungoʼs High School

P4-S1

Free

Falkirk High School

P4-S1

Free

Please bring a packed lunch and water Activities: Tae Kwon Do; Judo; Wrestling

Go!

Sun 20 May

Activities: Badminton; Table Tennis; Tennis

Start the countdown!

Olympic Water Sports and Gymnastics Date

Time

Venue

Age

Cost

Sat 21 April

10.30-3.30

Denny High School

P4-S1

Free

10.30-3.30

Denny High School

Activities: Gymnastics: Artistic; Rhythmic; Trampoline

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weeks to go...

Olympic Team Sports

Activities: Swimming; Syncro Swim; Water polo; Triathlon Sun 22April

10.30-3.30

P4-S1

Free

Date

Time

Venue

Age

Cost

Sat 23 June

10.30-3.30

St Mungoʼs High School

P4-S1

Free

St. Mungoʼs High School

P4-S1

Free

Activities: Football; Basketball; Volleyball Sun 24 June

10.30-3.30

Activities: Handball; Hockey

Falkirk’s 2012 Olympic Opening Celebrations Friday 27th July 2012 Watch out for more information on this

To book please call 01324 590940 between 9am-12noon and 1pm-5pm 10

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Useful Information Activity Venue Addresses:

Activity Venue Addresses:

Play Zone: Playground games and activities

Falkirk High School Westburn Avenue Falkirk FK1 5BZ

that may include skipping and parachute games.

Games Zone: A mixture of games and challenges.

Sports Zone: A variety of sports activities will be offered.

Family Zone: For these activities a parent or guardian must attend and take part with the child.

Circus Skills: This includes skills such as juggling, plate spinning, diablos and stilt walking.

Grange Centre Redding Road Brightons Falkirk FK2 0AA Grangemouth High School Tinto Drive Grangemouth FK3 0HW

Extreme Dodgeball: Ducking and diving a dodgeball in lots of dodgeball games.

Extreme Rounders: A broad range of rounders/softball games.

Team Challenge: Children will be divided into teams to under take a variety of challenges.

Fitness Zone: Fun and challenging fitness activities to music.

Mini Olympics: Trying out various athletic style challenges

Sports Camp: Come along and try out a variety of fun and exciting sports! Sessions will be delivered by coaches from local sports clubs, information on their clubs will be provided at the end of the sessions.

Denny High School Herbertshire Denny FK6 6EE Larbert High School Carrongrange Avenue Stenhousemuir Larbert FK5 3BL Bo'ness Recreation Centre Falkirk Community Trust Gauze Road Bo'ness EH51 9QB

routines to the latest chart music

Falkirk Rugby Club Sunnyside Dorrator Road Camelon FK2 7YW

Fit for Girls Camp: Girls only – come and try skipping, dancing, fun and games and lots more, get fit the funky way!

Grangemouth Rugby Club Glensburgh Road Grangemouth FK3 8XL

Dance: Learn new dance or cheerleading

Basketball: Sessions with fun passing, dribbling and shooting activities

Tennis: Fun tennis with racket and ball, coordination and matchplay activities

Woodlands Games Hall Falkirk Community Trust Cochrane Avenue Falkirk FK1 1QE

Ultimate Frisbee: Exciting activities and game opportunities with the Frisbees

Syncro Swimming: Come along and have a go at this water based activity

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Banknock Sports Centre Bankier Road Banknock Bonnybridge FK4 1TF

SPORTS CENTRES Boʼness Recreation Centre Grangemouth Sports Complex

Athletics @ GRANGEMOUTH STADIUM Monday 9th - Friday 13th April 2012 Grangemouth Stadium presents the Children's Athletic's StarTrack Festival for ages 5 – 14.

This programme provides exciting opportunities for children to take part in athletics and learn the basic FUNdamentals, as developed by British Gymnastics (you can read more about the FUNdamentals at: www.british-gymnastics.org/fundamentals/ develop), and hone these skills through various games and events.

Mariner Centre Visit any of the Falkirk Community Trust swimming pools to get our very special holiday offer for children and young people aged 8 – 16 – buy 1 swim, get 6 free! Just bring your receipt from your first dayʼs swim and get access to the pool for the next 6 days* You can also bring along your School Swim Pass if you are in S1 – S6 in the Falkirk area and get in for free.

Donʼt forget to show your Young Scot Card or School Swim Pass when using First Bus to get to the pool – your fare will be just 20p. *valid for children and young people aged 8- 16 only.

Customers must retain their receipt for presentation to reception on any or all of the next six days. The offer will run from after school on Friday 30 March 2012 to Sunday 15 April 2012.

5-8 years Our 5-8 year old group is introduced to all athletics disciplines through fun skill sessions and games. They are taught the basic fundamentals of running, jumping and throwing which are techniques vital in most other sports.

Mon – Fri, 10am-12pm Cost: £25

9-14 years Our 9-14 year olds experience more advanced skills and technique sessions, with the introduction of visiting VIP athletes and coaches to give them a better understanding of what it takes to be a high level athlete.

Mon – Fri, 12:45pm - 3pm Cost: £28

EVENTS COVERED: Sprints, hurdling, shot putt, javelin, discus, pole vault, long jump, high jump, relay races and fun games!

Applications are available on www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org or at the Grangemouth Stadium Reception desk.

Bumper Pool Party MARINER CENTRE

No unaccompanied adults at the best pool party in town!

Our Easter themed pool party is double the value, so come along for a pool session with a difference. The latest chart, dance and indie tunes and a bit of cheesy pop thrown in will be playing as you enjoy the wave machine, slides, floats, hula hoops and much more!

Saturday 7 April 6.30pm – 8.30pm Juvenile £2.30, Adult £4.30 Donʼt forget, our Pool Parties are on every Saturday from 6.30pm – 7.30pm 13

Arts

CINEMA

FTH We’ve a very special show coming to Falkirk Town Hall this Easter:

Pop along to the Hippodrome in Boʼness for our special holiday film screenings.

Tickets £5.85 / Concessions £4.55 / Family £16 Cuppa (with refreshments) - £5.85 Cuppa (film on it’s own) - £2.90 Reel Saturday screening - £2.25

Nonsenseroom presents

FAMILY WORKSHOP BOOK MAKING WITH FRANCES LAW MONSTER IN PARIS Bibo Bergeron / France 2011 / 90 min / (U) / English language version

HAIRY MACLARY

French animated family movie about a monster who lives in a garden and falls in love with a beautiful singer.

Ages 3+ £6.50 / £5.50 conc. / £5 Groups 6+ / £22 Family (4 tickets, at least one adult) ʻOut of the gate and off for a walk, went Hairy Maclary from Donaldsonʼs Dairy.ʼ Hairy Maclary and his friends are back at FTH with new adventures springing off the page and onto the stage. Catch up with all your favourite characters from the books by Lynley Dodd including Hercules Morse, as big as a Horse; Bottomley Potts, covered in spots; Schnitzel von Krumm, with the very low tum and Scarface Claw the toughest tomcat in town. With music, singing and several of your favourite Hairy Maclary stories, this show is a must for all the family.

WED 4 Apr - 14:15

PARK GALLERY

With: Vanessa Paradis, Adam Goldberg, Catherine OʼHara, Sean Lennon.

THE MUPPETS

SUN 1 April - 14:30 WED 4 April - 11:00 THU 5 April - 19:30

James Bobin / USA 2012 / 110 min / (U) The much awaited new instalment of the Muppets adventure hits Boʼness!

With: Jason Segal, Amy Adams, Chris Cooper, Rashida Jones.

TUE 3 April 2012 | 10:00 - 16:00 Adults £15 | Children £7.50 Education Room, Callendar House and Callendar Park Adults and children can join in this creatively stimulating workshop, collecting and gathering natural forms from the park; leaves, twigs, flowers, feathers and grasses. Using photographic imagery, text and collage materials in addition to their found objects, each will create a beautiful and personal concertina book capturing a moment in time and bringing with it new meanings and perspectives. These will be displayed in Callendar House for Festival of Museums Day on the 19th May 2012.

Suitable for Adults and children age 8+.

Bring a packed lunch and outdoor clothing/ footwear.

FRI 30 Mar / 19:30 SAT 31 Mar / 11:00 (Reel) WED 4 Apr / 19:30 THU 5 Apr / 14:30

CHILDREN’S CLAY WORKSHOP THE PIRATES! IN AN ADVENTURE WITH SCIENTISTS

COME AND PLAY WITH CLAY! WED 11 April 2012 | £15

RED DOG Kriv Stenders / Australia 2011 / 92 min / (PG) A wonderful and uplifting, all-ages tale of a dog who united a disparate, warring local community while roaming the Australian outback in search of his long lost master.

SAT 31 Mar / 14:30 MON 2 Apr / 11:00 (cuppa)*

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Peter Lord/Jeff Newitt / UK 2012 / 88 min / (U)

5 to 8 yrs: 10:30 - 12:00

Hugh Grant stars in his first animated role as the luxuriantly bearded Pirate Captain - a boundlessly enthusiastic, if somewhat less-than-successful, terror of the High Seas.

9 to 12 yrs: 13:30 - 15:30

With: Hugh Grant, Brendan Gleeson, Brian Blessed, Lenny Henry.

FRI 6 Apr - 11:00 / 19:30 SAT 7 Apr - 11:00 (Reel) / 14:30 / 19:30 SUN 8 Apr - 14:30 / 19:30 MON 9 Apr - 11:00 (cuppa) WED 11 Apr - 11:00 / 19:30 THU 12 Apr - 14:30 / 19:30

Education Room, Callendar House Two inspiring workshops for different ages run with the friendly support and guidance of professional ceramicist Shona Leitch. This is a fun and educational opportunity for children to explore their creative skills using the amazing material of clay. Work can be taken home at the end of the workshop to dry and paint later.

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ADULT WORKSHOP CERAMICS SAT 21 April 2012 | £50 10.00 - 16.00 (bring a packed lunch) Education Room, Callendar House Beginners and beyond are welcome to an inspirational day of creating in clay. You can learn a range of hand-building techniques under the friendly guidance and support of professional ceramicist Shona Leitch. Indulge in the therapy of clay! Tools, materials and firings are included.

Work will be fired, glazed and returned to the gallery for collection.

Libraries

Outdoors

JUMP INTO SPRING COMPETITION

The adventure starts here!

Get practising for the Olympics - Draw a picture of yourself doing your favourite sport, fill in the details on the back and then hand it in at your local library by Saturday 14th April and you could win a £10 book token! Three winners will chosen from each Falkirk Community Trust Library (in categories under 5s, 6 – 8 yrs and 9 – 12 yrs) and will be invited to a very special prize-giving at Falkirk Library on the 25th April.

Heritage CALLENDAR HOUSE Join us at Callendar House and Park for some very special Easter themed events.

EASTER HUNT SAT 21 April 2012 | £50 10.00 - 16.00 (bring a packed lunch)

CELEBRATE EASTER IN THE GEORGIAN KITCHEN Celebrate Easter in the Georgian Kitchen.

Sample popular dishes of the season including Simnel Cake and Hot Cross Buns with spit roasting.

SAT 7 April only FREE drop in events, no booking required, enquire at Callendar House shop.

FREE, but tickets must be booked in advance by contacting box office 01324 506850

Our team of instructors are valued for their people skills as much as their technical abilities, ensuring your time is fun filled, action packed, safe and enjoyable.

Blo-Karting: combines the grace of sailing with the adrenalin buzz of motor racing, imagine sitting a few inches of the ground and racing your friends across the sands at top speeds.

Mountain Biking: off road cycling on single tracks and trails an opportunity to improve your bike handling and off road skills Canoe Trip: if you are a complete beginner or you have a little experience canoeing then this trip is for you Kayak Trip: for those who wish an introduction to kayaking with an emphasis on having fun while learning to stay upright this one is for you Bushcraft: learn a bit more about surviving in the woods, build shelters, light a fire and get involved in a whole lot of fun Gorge Walk: if you like an adventure why not join us scrambling up a steep river where you get the opportunity to take in some spectacular waterfalls and big jumps? Lots of opportunities to make a big splash!

Rock Climbing: put your climbing skills to the test, how high can you climb?

Adventure weeks: this Easter why not book a weekʼs activities? This is a chance to make new friends and learn new skills. We will offer a range of challenging, fun activities that will ensure your week with us is a memorable one.

Please note all of these courses will operate from the Outdoor Base at Victoria Buildings

Win your own chocolate egg when you help the Easter Bunny find his 12 missing Easter treasures hidden around the house!

Throughout Easter holidays

THU 5 Apr - 14:00 / 14:30 THU 12 Apr - 14:00 / 14:30

Some of our activities take place away from the Falkirk area taking in some spectacular scenery and views in challenging adventurous surroundings.

Venue: Victoria Buildings

Join the Easter Hunt at Callendar House.

From cacao bean to cup; assist the cook as she prepares a chocolate drink enjoyed in times gone by. Taste exotic flavoured chocolate, including cinnamon, chilli and rose.

Our exciting activity day and week options run over the Easter holiday period, with activities to suit everyone with a flexible programme to ensure you donʼt miss out on the action.

Victoria Buildings Course Information

To book any outdoors activity please call DON’T FORGET! Callendar House and Park are open to the public throughout the year. Come and explore the story of the Industrial Revolution, the Romans and Antonine Wall exhibition, and of course, the working Georgian Kitchen, any time of the year!

You can check opening times at www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org

01324 590940 between 9am-12noon and 1pm-5pm

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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Week 1

Week 2

Activity Day

Date

Time

Age

Ability

Blo-karting

Activity

Monday

(Course:YCCJB)

Monday

2 April

09.00 – 16.00

9+

B

(Course: YWBK2B)

2 April

09.00 – 16.00

9+

B

(Course: YBC2B)

Tuesday

(Course:YBMBB)

Tuesday

3 April

09.00 – 16.00

9+

B

(Course:YWBK3B)

Wednesday

4 April

09.00 – 16.00

9+

B

3 April

09.00 – 16.00

9+

B

Mountain Bike

Wednesday

4 April

09.00 – 16.00

9+

B

Wednesday

4 April

09.00 – 16.00

9+

B

Bush craft

09.00 – 16.00

9+

B

Tuesday

10 April

09.00 – 16.00

9+

B

(Course:YRWC01)

Tuesday

10 April

09.00 – 16.00

11+

1

Wednesday

11 April

09.00 – 16.00

9+

B

(Course: YMBB1)

Wednesday

11 April

09.00 – 16.00

11+

1

Thursday

12 April

09.00 – 16.00

9+

B

Thursday

12 April

09.00 – 16.00

11+

1

09.00 – 16.00

11+

B

Rock Climbing (Course: YRLC2B) River Kayaking

Blo-karting Thursday

5 April

09.00 – 16.00

9+

B

(Course: YKRK2)

Adventure Week - Multi Activity*

Gorge Walk Thursday

5 April

09.00 – 16.00

11+

1

Monday 2 - Thursday 5 April

(Course: YMAYA2B)

Tuesday 10 - Friday 13 April

* these events start at Action Outdoors, Grange Centre, FK2 OAA

Adventure Week - Multi Activity* (Course: YMAYA1B)

9 April

Blo-karting

Rock Climbing

(Course: YRWGO1)

Monday

Age

Chain Walk / Sea Jump

(Course: YKLK1B) Mountain Bike

(Course: YWBK2B)

Time

Bush craft

Kayaking

(Course: YBC1B)

Date

Kayaking

(Course: YWBK1B) Canoe Trip

(Course:YRLC1B)

Ability

Day

09.00 – 16.00

11+

B

* these events start at Action Outdoors, Grange Centre, FK2 OAA

Course fees & General info Day activities – £25.00

Ability levels

Adventure Week – £80.00

BEGINNER to LEVEL 3 B - No experience

On all full day courses participants are outside all day and must have a complete change of clothing, towel, packed lunch and drinks. The Outdoor Base will supply all specialist equipment.

If you are taking part in water based activities please bring along an additional pair of old trainers that you wonʼt mind getting wet.

Booking enquiries should be made to either Falkirk Community Trust, on 01324 590940 or at the Outdoor Base at Victoria Buildings.

Payment can be made by cheque, cash or card (Cheques payable to Falkirk Community Trust) at Falkirk Stadium Suite A.

To book please call 01324 590940 between 9am-12noon and 1pm-5pm 18

1 - 1 or 2 previous experiences 2 - Good Knowledge 3 - Intermediate Activities are graded so everyone can get the most enjoyment out of their day. Please try to avoid booking onto a course above the participantʼs ability level. To find out more about a course or if you are unsure about the course levels please contact us at the base on

01324 506846 Activity Venues Venues are not specified due to the nature of the activities and possibility of change.

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