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For more information about all our activities, please visit www.igetset.co.uk or call 01923
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Friday 11 – Sunday 13 August
Scooter Jam Friday 11 August
Croxley Skate Park and Jams this summer
Skate Jam
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BMX Jambag
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Show off your skills at skateboarding, scootering, or BMXing this summer and take part in prize winning competitions. The Skate Jam is a great way to meet new people, develop confidence and skills and even push yourself out of your comfort zone. You don’t have to know how to skate, scooter or BMX! You can still enjoy the atmosphere by watching participants, listening to music and meeting new people. If you catch the bug, we will have very skilled skate staff to help you get on that board. Just turn up, no need to book! Don’t forget, our staff will be supervising the skate park from 10am to 7pm between Saturday 22 July to Sunday 27 August 2017 where we will have equipment to hire and offer guidance if needed.
Scotsbridge Astro Building work for a new artificial grass pitch will be starting at Scotsbridge playing fields, with funding
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support provided by the Council. The pitch, which is being managed by Rickmansworth Hockey
Jane Cousins exhibition at Watersmeet Tuesday 11 July – Friday 25 August 2017 This summer Artistsmeet features Jane Cousins, whose new collection of work based around maps of the local area will invite you to look at Rickmansworth from a new perspective! Inspired by the geometry of rooftops, and the shadows of buildings as they appear on the ground, Jane uses satellite imagery which is
Club, will be open to all community groups for hire for a range of sports is the result of years of preparation by club members. www.scotsbridgeastro.co.uk
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Boat building workshops!
Jane will be running a series of ‘boat building’ workshops for all ages, where you can learn how to create your own papier mache or origami boat, inspired by the art on show. Activities are suitable for all ability levels, materials will be provided and booking is required in advance. For more information email elaine.johnson@threerivers.gov.uk
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FREE
Heritage Day On Saturday 6 May 2017, the Handmade Heritage Day in Leavesden Country Park saw local history groups, museums, archive services and visual artists all provide captivating displays and activities which enabled people to learn, share their own stories and celebrate the heritage of the park. People created artworks for display in the park and to take home, as well as participate in a ‘Living History’ walk which was led by costumed
rendered in machine stitch over layers of fabric or recycled maps to create stunning pieces of artwork. Adding detail such as brick textures or the outlines of a building’s elevations observed during visits to the streets concerned, really brings these pieces to life.
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SKATE JAM
Over 100 women and girls are now taking part in netball classes during term time every week across Three Rivers. Classes are suitable for everyone regardless of age or ability and led by experienced coaches. Junior Netball Wednesdays from 4.15-5pm and 5.15-6pm at William Penn Leisure Centre (£3) Back to Netball Mondays from 1.45pm2.45pm at William Penn Leisure Centre (£2) and Wednesdays from 8pm-9pm at St Clement Danes School (£3) Netball Now Tuesdays from 8pm-9pm at Nuffield Health Royal Masonic School for Girls (£4) Walking Netball Tuesdays from 12.30pm1.30pm at William Penn Leisure Centre (£2)
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Get Set activities are aimed to increase accessibility to leisure activities for those with a disability. This summer we Come along, have fun, make friends have adventure packed days and try something new at Phasels Wood Activity Centre, Kings Langley WD4 9NA for young people aged 8+ with disabilities and their families. Exciting activities include Archery, Air Rifle Shooting, Climbing Walls, Bungee Trampolines and Zip Wires. Book on for a ton of fun for £10 per person. Wednesday 16 August Wednesday 30 August 11am- 3pm 11am – 3pm Air Rifles, Bungee Archery, Bungee Trampolines Underground Trampolines, Zip Wires Tunnels (potholing) For your copy of the latest Get Set activity programme Wednesday 23 August and to book your place and 11am – 3pm make payment call Archery, Ridgeline Climbing 01923 776611. Wall, Zip Wires y
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characters from Leavesden Hospital’s past. The day was also an opportunity to showcase work created from the Handmade Heritage Project, which saw the history groups and artists visit local schools and community groups beforehand. Supported by Heritage Lottery Fund, the legacy of the Handmade Heritage Project and event in the park has continued, with a special screening of a film at the Henderson Hub, capturing footage of people’s involvement.
Free swim sessions for under 19 year olds from 24 July to 1 September This offer is open to Three Rivers residents only and advance registration will be required for new participants. For full details of venues and times call 01923 776611 or visit www.threerivers.gov.uk
FREEgym
Offer open to Three Rivers residents only. Advance registration required for Summer holiday new participants. For details free gym sessions of venues, times and age will run from restrictions call 01923 776611 24 July - 1 September or visit www.threerivers.gov.uk
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