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to the South Kesteven Summer activities brochure for 2017. It has been produced by SKDC’s Leisure and Amenities Team and provides information on a range of activities for young people during the summer holidays in and around the district.There are lots of activities on offer, many at reduced prices.

We hope there is something for everyone! For more details and to book see the information below each activity. If you have questions about the content of the brochure or know of activities you would like to be included in future please contact Sharon Haythorn on 01476 40 60 80 ext 6571 or email s.haythorn@ southkesteven.gov.uk

diamond kite and wind-sock.

Beautiful to behold, simple to make and easy to fly. Come along, have a go and hope for a windy day!

Date: 28 July Time: 10am – 12.30pm and 1.30pm – 4pm Ages: 4 years plus with adult helpers Cost: £8 per child (accompanying parents need a free ticket)

Details are correct at the time of going to print. The event organisers reserve the right to change the programme where necessary. South Kesteven District Council cannot be held responsible for the content of activities organised by external providers.

STAMFORD ARTS CENTRE 27 St Mary’s Street, Stamford Box office: 01780 763203 www.stamfordartscentre.com

flamboyant players burst from their wagon of forgotten fables to re-tell the stories of Rumpelstiltskin, Goldilocks and Grimms’ Three Wanderers as never before.

Date: 22 July Time: 2.30pm Ages: 3 – 8 years Cost: £8 (£7) £28 Family of Four

ROAMING ROBOTS WORKSHOP

THREE Half Moon presents a Wrongsemble production Three wishes, three witches, three sisters, three pigs, three bears, three musketeers... KITE MAKING FAMILY Three singing actors weave together WORKSHOP famous tales, which all feature the elusive number three! Brought to life with a flurry Join Lincolnshire based artist Nadya of original sing-a-long songs, live music Monfinoli for this fun paper kite workshop and brilliantly inventive storytelling, the for all the family - make your own

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If you like robotics or making things, or if you want to have some fun racing your own custom-made robots in our special arena, come along and join a team!

John Findlay (from TV’s Robot Wars) shows you how to make your own small fighting robot out of craft materials and electronics. Definitely not one to miss!

Date: 31 July Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm and 1.30pm – 3.30pm Ages: 6 years plus - parents must stay Cost: £12 per child (adults free)

their imagination, coordination and confidence.

Date: 7 - 11 August Time: 10am - 5pm Monday to Thursday. 11am - 7pm Friday Ages: 8 – 16 Cost: £100 per child

GUILDHALL ARTS CENTRE PRINT MAKING Introduction to print-making! Explore different printing techniques and create your own printing block, screen prints and press-prints using a combination of methods with Lincolnshire based artist Nadya Monfinoli.

St Peter’s Hill, Grantham 01476 406158 www.guildhallartscentre.com

Trunk, Tail, Ears or Wings? Carnival creates itself from all sorts of things!

This is “Carnival of the Animals” but not as we know it. Dissected for body part potential to create the “ultimate animal” we take inspiration from the music

by Camille Saint-Saëns, a little help from Charles Darwin and a whole lot of cardboard to mash up a show full of puppet possibility.

Date: 2 August Time: 10am – 12.30pm and 1.30pm – 4pm Ages: 6 – 11 Cost: £8 per session

BAILEY & BURNS - THEATRE IN A WEEK Young People’s Summer Performance Opportunity.

Have you ever fancied creating your own Hogwarts style character and following in the footsteps of Harry, Ron and Hermione? Join Bailey and Burns Theatre to explore your new character through acting and movement, using fun and dynamic creative workshops. This week long opportunity will include drama and dance sessions aimed at developing performance skills, leading towards a short performance for family and friends at the end of the week. Through games and improvisation, participants will learn to express themselves and enhance

CARDBOARD CARNIVAL LEMPEN PUPPET THEATRE

CARDBOARD CRAFTS WORKSHOP! To accompany the production of Cardboard Carnival, why not create your own magical cardboard hobby horse to gallop away on? For children and their grown up helpers. Come along to the workshop and show for a day of fun!

Date: 26 July Time: 2pm Ages: 4 + Cost: £7/ £6 concessions/ £20 family of four Crafts: £2 per child – adults go free!

Date: 26 July and 27 July Time: 12.30pm (Wednesday) or 3pm (Thursday) Ages: 4 years plus Cost: £2 per child – adults go free!

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SUMMER WORKSHOP! EXPLORE! CREATE! PERFORM… SPELLS AND POTIONS! Theatre in a Week - Bailey and Burns Theatre.

Have you ever fancied creating your own Hogwarts style character and following in the footsteps of Harry, Ron and Hermione? Join Bailey and Burns Theatre to explore your new character through acting and movement, using fun and dynamic creative workshops.

This week long opportunity for 8 – 16 year olds will include drama and dance sessions aimed at developing performance skills, leading towards a short performance for family and friends at the end of the week. Through games and improvisation, participants will learn to express themselves and enhance their imagination, coordination and confidence.

Date: 31 July – Friday 4 August Times: Monday – Thursday: 10am – 5pm and Friday 11am – 7pm Ages: 8 – 16 years Costs: £100 for the week

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SUMMER READING CHALLENGE Join the challenge and collect prizes and treats as you finish your books. The theme this year is Animal Agents and is going to be super sleuthing fantastic!

Dates: 15 July – 9 September Times: Monday 10am – 5pm, Wednesday 10am – 5pm, Friday 10am – 5pm, Saturday 10am – 1pm Ages: 3 – 16 years Venue: Deepings Community Library

SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK - A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM MJH PRODUCTIONS FUNDED BY HLF AND BIG LOTTERY FUND TAKE PLACE IN WYNDHAM PARK, GRANTHAM

Enjoy an evening of unique and wonderful open air Shakespeare theatre performed by some of the most talented students in Lincolnshire.

This contemporary and enchanting production from the producer of recent school editions of Les Misérables and Miss Saigon will be set in woodland in Wyndham Park and provide the perfect backdrop to performances of this mysterious and comical classic. An HLF and BIG Lottery Fund event, it will also be a great opportunity to picnic in the picturesque park. Gates open 45 minutes prior to performance starting.

Find out more on other park based events at www.wyndhamparkgrantham.co.uk Dates: 19 July – 22 July Times: Wednesday – Friday 7pm and Saturday 2.30pm and 7pm Cost: £10/ £8.50 concessions/ Family ticket £33 (2 adults and 2 children)

SUMMER HOLIDAY FUN AT SLIPPERS! Slippers will be running a full programme of activities throughout the Summer holiday. Different themes each week will ensure that the children have an opportunity to join in many games or

art and craft activities in a caring home from home environment supported by experienced staff.

Dates: 19 July – 5 September Times: 8am – 6pm Ages: Boys and girls 7 plus. Venue: Slippers Extended Provision, Bourne Westfield Primary Academy, Westbourne Park, Bourne, Lincs., PE10 9QS

HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES FOR 0 – 8S The Children’s Centre in Stamford will be offering a range of free summer activities.

Ages: 0 – 8 and families Venue: Stamford Children’s Centre, Green Lane, Stamford PE9 1HE Bookings: For more information, please contact or visit Stamford Children’s Centre. Telephone 01780 764072, email Stamfordcc@ lincolnshire.gov.uk or follow us on Facebook and like Stamford Market Deeping Children’s Centres or visit our Children’s Centre website https:// www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/parents/ childrens-centres

Dates: 20 July – 5 September Times: 9am – 4pm Ages: 8 – 14 years Venue: Bourne Youth Centre Cost: £17 per day (discounts available for multiple bookings and siblings) Booking: For further information please contact Liz Nauyokas at Bourne Youth Centre on 01778 426134 or 07947 930542.

Cost per person per day £17

A fresh new initiative to grab a racket, head onto court for a game of badminton and make some new friends. These are simple ‘pay and play’ sessions, so there is no need for a joining fee or a membership.

Dates: Thursdays and Sundays (ongoing) Times: Thursday 6.45pm – 7.45pm and Sunday 11.15am – 12.15pm Ages: All ages Venue: Bourne Leisure Centre

NOT ALL BAD SUMMER HOLIDAY CLUB Crafts, cookery, special interest sessions and sports, local day trips to great places, swimming at Bourne indoor or outdoor pools, lunch and healthy snacks included. Experienced supervisors all with enhanced CRB/DBS.

NO STRINGS BADMINTON

50P FRIDAYS FAMILY SPLASH SWIM SESSIONS A daily swim session in which we will be running the waves and slide.

Dates: 20 July – 1 September Time: 10:30am – 4pm Ages: All ages (under 8’s to be accompanied by a adult) Venue: Bourne Leisure Centre

Every Friday during the summer holidays you can complete a themed craft activity to take home for just 50p.

Dates: 21 July – 1 September Ages: Any Venue: Deepings Community Library

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SUMMER HOLIDAY CREATE CLUB

FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT AND FUN DAYS

INSPIRE+ OLYMPIC SPORTS CAMP

Whether you are looking for child care or for some great activities your child will love, our summer Holiday Clubs are ideal.

All days are open to children between the ages of 4 to 14years, regardless of their ability. If your child is a beginner or a more experienced player we will ensure they all have FUN and leave with a sense of achievement! The sessions will be led by specialist staff who are football league coaches or scouts!

We have been rated outstanding for a number of years by parents for our holiday camps.

Try Olympic and paralympic sports.

Each day is fully structured with high quality coaching and competitions.

Inspire+ is a locally based sports charity providing sport for local schools and the community. The Olympic Sports Camp is a fantastic chance for children who want to be physically active and to experience a wide variety of sports.

We provide children with the perfect creative haven to paint, draw, collage, cut, stick, transform, laugh, imagine, create, experiment, and make new friends.

Dates: Various dates throughout August Times: Full Day 9.30am – 3.30pm or Half Day 9.30am – 12pm Ages: 5 – 11 years Venue: Huntingtower Academy, Grantham Bookings: Please contact Suzie Smith suziesmith@ thecreationstation.co.uk for more information or to book a place, (Create with a Mate discount available)

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Dates: A number of dates to suit you Times: Monday to Friday 9pm – 3pm Ages: 4 – 14 years Venues: Stamford, Bourne, Grantham Cost: Special offer, book 3 days for £40 or 5 days for £60 Booking: Visit www.onetouchfootball.co.uk Should you have any questions please email Glenn@onetouchfootball.co.uk

Dates: 24 – 28 July, 7 – 10 August and 14 – 17 August Time: 8.30am – 5.30pm Age: 5 – 11 years Cost: £16 a day Booking: email sportscamp. inspireplus@gmail.com or go online at www.inspireplus.org.uk

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY CAMP Activities such as trampolining, football, arts & crafts, swimming, skating, quizzes and much more to keep the children busy over the summer. Fun, friendly and enthusiastic DBS accredited leaders.

A great chance for the children to learn new skills, meet new friends and keep active!

Date: Monday 24 July – Friday 1 September 2017 Times: 8:30am – 5.30pm with flexible drop off and pick up times Venue: Deepings Leisure Centre Booking: £10 per day if you book in advance by 14 days or more £14 per day when booked last minute or on the day. Bookings taken at Deepings Leisure Centre reception.

Contact us on 01778 344072 or email deepings@1life.co.uk.

GOLF SUMMER CAMPS WITH LINCS JUNIOR GOLF ACADEMY Learn all the golf techniques using real equipment in the range then after lunch you go onto the main golf course to put into practice what you have learnt.

Certificates are awarded for completing the GLS© levels and no previous experience is needed.

Equipment available to borrow. For more information please contact Darren Game PGA Professional.

Dates: July 25 and 26 and August 15 and 16 Times: 9.30am – 3pm Ages: Boys and girls 7 plus.

Venue: Toft Country Hotel and Golf

Club, Toft, Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 9LH Chiidren with additional needs welcome and we are the only deaf friendly golf centre in the country.

Booking: Telephone Darren Game 01778 395992 and mobile 07827 293679 or visit www.ljga.co.uk/events

POWERCHANGERS HOLIDAY CLUB Come and join us for a fun time – stories, quizzes, drama, games, songs and crafts. Discover who the ultimate superhero is and how their power can change people and situations. Led by Rev. Helen Fyall and team.

Date: 31 July, 1 August and 2 August Time: 10am – 2.15pm – please bring a packed lunch Ages: Reception to year 6 Cost: Only £10 for the full 3 days!

Venue: Stamford Methodist Church, Barn Hill Booking: Phone 01780 762282 or email andyandhelenfyall@btinternet. com for a booking form. All children must be registered by 14 July

SOCCER TOTS (UNDER 5 YEARS FOOTBALL) One Touch Football are running a Soccer Tots session for BOYS & GIRLS from 2½ to 5 year olds. This will include the Soccer Tots learning the basic fundamentals of football.This will be a great introduction for the Soccer Tots to experience and get a feel for football and exercise in general.

Day/Times: Saturday 9.15am – 10am Venue: Stamford Scout Hut Hall,

Empingham Rd, PE9 2RJ (it is behind number 29).

Day & Times: Wednesday 4.45pm – 5.30pm Venue: Bourne Youth Centre, Queens Rd, PE10 9DX Day & Times: Wednesday 4:45pm – 5.30pm Venue: Grantham Scout Hut, Harrowby Rd, NG31 9ED Cost: £3.50per session Book online: www.onetouchfootball.co.uk Should you have any queations please email Glenn@onetouchfootball.co.uk

SUMMER CRICKET WEEK A week of cricket coaching and matches.

Dates: 31 July – 3 August Times: 10am – 3pm each day Ages: School years 5 – 9 Venue: The King’s School Playing Field, North Parade, Grantham Cost: £20 per day/£70 for the four days Booking: Please email david. richardson@kings.lincs.sch.uk to book your place or send a cheque payable to “The King’s School” to: Mr D Richardson, The King’s School, Brook Street, Grantham, NG31 6RP. Please include age and school year, address, telephone number and any relevant medical information.

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A NIGHT OF DIRTY DANCING No film has captured the hearts of a generation like Dirty Dancing. Relive the passion, indulge in the romance and celebrate the greatest movie soundtrack of all time. Recast and re-scripted for 2017, it’s all down to Kellerman’s end of season show. Revel in the moments you loved, the memories you made and music that’s resonated throughout the years: She’s Like the Wind, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Hey Baby, Wipeout, Do You Love Me, Be My Baby, Hungry Eyes and, of course, the Oscar-winning (I’ve Had) The Time of My Life.

Date: Friday 13 October Time: 8pm Venue: The Meres Leisure Centre Cost: £21.50 / £20 conc. / £15 groups of 6 or more! (+£1 booking fee per ticket) EARLY BIRD ends 21 July: £20 / £18.50 conc / £15 groups of 6 or more!

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BIG GIRLS DON’T CRY CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS An unmissable musical spectacular taking the UK by storm come and experience the iconic sound of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons authentically recreated by a phenomenal cast and a fantastic live band. Oh what a night awaits for all music fans… during the 60s and 70s No.1 hits Sherry, December 1963 (Oh What a Night), Walk Like a Man, Rag Doll and Big Girls Don’t Cry saw the Four Seasons and lead singer Frankie Valli propelled into super stardom.

Date: Saturday 11 November Time: 8pm Venue: The Meres Leisure Centre Cost: £21.50 / £20 conc. / £15 groups of 6 or more! (+£1 booking fee per ticket) EARLY BIRD ends 21 July: £20 / £18.50 conc / £15 groups of 6 or more!

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

PETER PAN

The Bourne Corn Exchange and South Kesteven Acting and Musical Players are proud to present this fun and magical family pantomime - BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. Handsome Prince Christophe is placed under an enchantment by the wicked witch, Malabelle. Doomed to live as a Beast for all eternity unless he can win a loving kiss which leads to wedded bliss. To save her mother’s life, the village beauty, Rose, goes to live with the Beast in his fantastical Castle. After a scary start, the two become friends and slowly grow closer…

This will be a traditional family pantomime and promises to be a real Christmas treat.

PolkaDot Pantomimes fly off to the magical world of Neverland as we proudly present PETER PAN at the Guildhall Arts Centre. Our enchanting family musical will be full of fun and festive cheer. Join Peter, Wendy, Tinker Bell and the Lost Boys on their swashbuckling adventure to rid Neverland of the villainous Captain Hook, his bumbling sidekick Smee and their crew of dastardly pirates will enthral audiences of all ages!

With all the fun, magic and adventure you’ve come to expect from pantomime at the Guildhall Arts Centre, you can be sure that Polka Dot Pantomimes will once again bring you the perfect treat for your festive celebrations.

Date: Thursday 7 December, Time: 10.30am, 1.30pm and 7pm Date: Friday 8 December Time: 10.30am, 1.30pm and 7pm Date: Saturday 9 December Time: 11am, 2pm and 7pm Cost: Schools: £5 (early bird offer £4 before 30 June 2017) Children: £6, Adults: £8.50 Venue: Bourne Corn Exchange

Date: 9 December 2017 - 7 January 2018 Includes a relaxed performance on 2 January

Tickets available from Bourne Corn Exchange, or the Guildhall Arts Centre box office (Grantham) on 01476 406158.

Time: Check www.guildhallartscentre.com Cost: Adult £15, Child £13.50, Over 60s, Student £13.50, Disabled User £13.50 Venue: Guildhall Arts Centre

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Activities at leisure centres across South Kesteven

DEEPINGS LEISURE CENTRE

Park Road, Deeping St James PE6 8NF Deepings@1Life.co.uk Our popular swimming crash courses return during the school holidays.

Typically, we operate them over 3 consecutive days Tuesday - Thursday.

Children often demonstrate very clear improvements following attending such classes as we’re able to focus on areas that children often struggle with.

Dates and times: 8,9,10 August 9am – 9.45am ( Stage 1), 9.45am –10.30pm (Stage 2), 10.30am –11.15 (Stage 3); 15,16,17 August 9am – 9.45am ( Stage 1), 9.45am-10.30am ( Stage 2), 10.30 – 11.15 (Stage 3); 22, 23, 24 August 9am – 9.45am (Stage 1), 9.45am – 10.30am (Stage 2), 10.30am –11.15am (Stage 3) Cost: £22.50 for 3 x 45min classes

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AQUASPLASH Our free AquaSplash sessions are a great way for older children (8-14) to try out new aquatic activities These sessions are strictly limited in numbers and are very popular so please book as soon as possible. For all sessions children should be at stage 6 or above (or equivalent) owing to the swimming abilities required.

Date: 22 August Times: 10.30am – 11.15am Aquafit (group exercise to music for the younger generation!)

10.30am – 11.15am Rookie Lifeguard 11.15am – 12noon Snorkelling

BOURNE LEISURE CENTRE

Queen’s Rd, Bourne PE10 9DX bourne@1Life.co.uk Our popular swimming crash courses return during the school holidays.

Typically, we operate them over three consecutive days Tuesday – Thursday.

Children often demonstrate very clear improvements as we’re able to focus on areas that children often struggle with.

Dates and times: Week 1 25, 26 and 27 July 9.30am – 10.15am (Stage 1/2 beginners) 9.30am – 10.15am (Stage 3/4 iImprovers) 10.15am – 11am (Stage 5+ Starts and Turns) Week 2

8, 9 and 10 August 9.30am – 10.15am (Stage 1/2 beginners) 9.30am – 10.15am (Stage 3/4 improvers) 10.15am – 11am (Stage 5+ Butterfly and Breaststroke Clinic) Week 3 22, 23 and 24 August 9.30am – 10.15am – Stage 1/2 (Beginners) 9.30am – 10.15am – Stage 3/4 (Improvers) 10.15am – 11am – Stage 5+ (Stroke Improvement Clinic) Cost: £22.50 for 3 x 45min classes

AQUASPLASH Our free AquaSplash sessions are a great way for older children (8-14) to try out new aquatic activities. These sessions are strictly limited in numbers and are very popular so please book as soon as possible. For all sessions children should be at stage 6 or above (or equivalent) owing to the swimming abilities required.

Date: 31 August Times: 9.30am-10.15am Rookie Lifeguard 9.30am – 10.15am Games and Races* 10.15am – 11am Water Polo 10.15am – 11am Synchronised Swimming The Games and Races sessions will combine essential swimming and water skills with a combination of games, relays and even our snakes and ladders!

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STAMFORD LEISURE CENTRE

Drift Rd, Stamford PE9 1UZ Stamford@1Life.co.uk Our popular swimming crash courses return during the school holidays.

Typically, we operate them over 3 consecutive days Tuesday – Thursday.

Children often demonstrate very clear improvements as we’re able to focus on areas that children often struggle with.

Just £22.50 for 3 x 45min classes Dates and times: Week 1 25, 26 and 27 July 8.30am – 9.15am (Stages 1/ 2 beginners) 9:15am – 10am (Stages 3/4 improvers)

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Week 2 8, 9 and 10 August 8.30am – 9.15am (Stages 1/2 beginners) 9.15am – 10am (Stages 3/4 improvers) Week 3 22, 23 and 24 August 8.30am – 9.15am (Stages 1/2 beginners) 9.15am – 10am (Stages 3/4 improvers)

AQUASPLASH Our free AquaSplash sessions are a great way for older children (8-14) to try out new aquatic activities. These sessions are strictly limited in numbers and are very popular so please book as soon as possible. For all sessions children should be at stage 6 or above (or equivalent) owing to the swimming abilities required.

Date: 23 August

Times: 8.30am – 9.15am Snorkelling 9.15am – 10am Water Polo 9.15am – 10am Rookie Lifeguard 10.30am – 11.15am Rookie Lifeguard 11.15am – 12am Snorkelling

GRANTHAM MERES LEISURE CENTRE

Trent Rd, Grantham NG31 7XQ Grantham@1Life.co.uk Our popular swimming crash courses return during the school holidays.

Typically, we operate them over 3 consecutive days Monday – Wednesday.

Children often demonstrate very clear improvements following attending such classes as we’re able to focus on areas that children often struggle with. Just £22.50 for 3 x 45min classes Dates and times: Week 1 24, 25 and 26 July 9am – 9.45am (Stages 1/2 beginners) 9am – 9:45am – Stages 3/4 improvers) 9.45am – 10.30am (Stage 5+ Stroke Improvement ) Our stroke improvement course will focus on breaststroke and butterfly with a strong emphasis on working in deep water to improve confidence with contrasting activities including jumping, diving, surface dives and treading water.

Week 2 Dates: 7, 8 and 9 August Times: 9am – 9.45am (Stages 1/2 beginners) 9am – 9.45am (Stages 3/4 improvers) 9.45am – 10.30am – (Stage 5+ Deep Water Confidence) The deep water confidence class will focus on activities in deeper water - including jumping, diving, surface dives and treading water.

Week 3 Dates: 21, 22 and 23 August 9am – 9.45am (Stages 1/2 beginners)

9am – 9.45am (Stages 3/4 improvers) 10.30am – 11.15am (Stage 5+ Stroke Improvement Clinic) Our stroke improvement course will focus on breaststroke and butterfly with a strong emphasis on working in deep water to improve confidence with contrasting activities including jumping, diving, surface dives and treading water.

ROOKIE CRASH COURSE Sadly most drownings in the UK occur in the summer months where in the hotter weather people, children especially, fail to recognize the dangers open water and the sea can present – would your child recognise these dangers?

Our Rookie lifeguard crash course will teach children to recognize and look out for the dangers the sea and open water can present and teach them essential skills which will help them to keep safe and even save a life. Skills will include shout and signal rescues, basic CPR and the recovery position and other lifesaving techniques.

Date: 21– 23 August Times: 9am – 9.45am Age: Suitable for children aged 8 and over and equivalent to stage 6 upwards Cost: £22.50. Please book early to avoid disappointment.

SUMMER AQUASPLASH Our free AquaSplash sessions are a great way for older children (8–14) to try out new aquatic activities. These sessions are strictly limited in numbers and are very popular so please book as soon as possible. For all sessions children should be at stage 6 or above

(or equivalent) owing to the swimming abilities required.

Date: 31 August Times: 9am – 9.45am Rookie Lifeguard 9am – 9.45am Diving – Flip and Fun 9.45am – 10.30am Water Polo 9.45am – 10.30am Starts, Turns and Sequences – a fun based educational session including surface diving and sculling

ACTIVE KIDS 1Life, working in partnership with South Kesteven District Council, would like to introduce a new, fully funded scheme called ‘Active Kids’. The 12 week programme is designed to promote a healthy, active lifestyle among children within South Kesteven through the delivery of high quality youth fitness programs and nutritional advice. By offering increased opportunities for physical activity among children, we hope to inspire an early interest of sports and fitness that will provide a foundation for a healthy way of life.

Dates: Tuesdays Times: 4pm – 5pm Ages: 5 – 11 years Booking: If you’d like to nominate your child to take part please contact Marianna Kirton, Health and Fitness Manager by emailing hfmgrantham@1life.co.uk

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Festival Family Events

F E S T I VA L

21-24 SEPT 2017

Enjoy some fabulous family events as part of this year’s Stamford Georgian Festival.

Free entertainment on the Meadows on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 September includes Galloping Acrobats, Punch and Judy shows, Children’s Drill Training, Meet the Highwayman and there’s even a talk and tasting of ice cream!

Book tickets now for horse drawn carriage rides, fun and freaky ghost walks, ‘A Life in Chains’ slavery workshop, a mock trial and more!

TAKE PART As part of the Stamford Georgian Festival there will be an Illuminati Evening on Saturday 23 September. To find out how your school or community group can get involved in the Saturday night parade - email jo@stamfordartscentre.com

PLUS:

FREE FAMILY WORKSHOP Saturday 2 Sept 10am to 3pm Drop in to Stamford Arts Centre to help decorate fabulous giant parade structures with artist Nadya Monfrinoli.

Pick up a Festival brochure from Stamford Arts Centre, 27 St Mary’s Street, Stamford, Lincolnshire PE9 2DL

Book tickets at Stamford Arts Centre Box Office

01780 763203 www.stamfordgeorgianfestival.co.uk

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Watt’s it all about?

GREAT GEORGIAN SCIENCE SHOW

Friday 22 September

F E S T I VA L

21-24 SEPT 2017

Schools £6 Family show £8 adult, £6 child. Family ticket £24

How did famous scientists Sir Isaac Newton and James Watt’s discoveries and inventions change the world?

By George! It’s fast paced, interactive and fun for all the family - perfect for ages 7 to 70 and beyond...!

Corn Exchange Theatre, Broad Street, Stamford Schools Matinee 1pm – 2.45pm. £6. Key Stage 2 and up Evening Family Show 6pm – 7.45pm £8 adult / £6 child (Family ticket for four £24) Book in person at Stamford Arts Centre, By phone 01780 763203 or Online www.stamfordgeorgianfestival.co.uk Tickets for the 6pm show also available from www.stamfordcornexchange.co.uk

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F E S T I VA L

Celebrating Stamford

21-24 SEPT 2017

England’s finest stone town A three day festival including the notorious Bull Run

EVENTS, MARKETS, SPECTACLES, RE-ENACTMENTS, TALKS AND MUSIC

www.stamfordgeorgianfestival.co.uk