buckinghamshire time credits - earn & spend
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Brochure with information about Buckinghamshire Time Credits and earning and spending opportunities.TRANSCRIPT
Buckinghamshire Time
Credits
How Time Credits work 04
Spending Time Credits:
Arts, Theatre and music 06
Leisure and Sport 08
Transport, trips and events 13
Room Hire 18
Learning and Skills 19
Culture and history 20
Earning Time Credits 28
Welcome
Hello,
Thanks for picking up this Time Credits
brochure. It will tell you what Time Credits are,
how you can earn them, and how you can
spend them.
You might not know this realised, but Time
Credits are being earned and spent all over
the country. You’re now part of a network of
over 15,000 people and hundreds of
organisations who give their time to their
community.
Visit our website
www.timecredits.com
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@justaddspice
youtube.com/user/spicetimecredits
Contents
Look out for the Time Credit icons
This blue ‘Spend’ icon appears alongside each activity
to tell you how many Time Credits you’ll need to take part.
The green ‘Earn’ icon lets you know how many Time Credits
can be earned for each activity on the dark green ‘Earn’ pages.
Where this icon appears, it means there are various activities
available with different Time Credits values.2 3
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How Time Credits workWe all need a little help sometimes, for lots
of different things. Our communities are no
different, and this is where Time Credits
come in.
If you give an hour of your time to your community, your
community will thank you by giving you an hour back to
spend on something you like to do.
Everyone’s hour is worth the same and everyone
gets thanked. There’s no limit to how many credits
you can earn, and the more you earn the more you
can spend.
Time Credits never expire and they don’t cost any money.
We are developing lots of ways to earn Time Credits
across your community, and there are already hundreds of
ways to spend them across the country. You can earn and
spend in a way that suits you. Why? Because everyone
has something to give, and ultimately, because a bit of
time together makes all the difference.
Carers or support workers are given free entry with anyone
who has earned Time Credits and needs a bit of extra
assistance. If you or someone you know or support have
any specific accessibility needs, please call our friendly
partners before visiting, they’ll be happy to help.
We do not provide the services and activities where you
can earn Time Credits or the activities where Time Credits
can be spent, and so we accept no liability for the quality,
adequacy or suitability of any such services or activities.
All the great ways to spend your Time Credits you see in this brochure are provided by businesses,
councils and community groups. They do not receive any payment for providing these opportunities.
We think you’ll agree that’s rather nice of them, so let them know if you enjoyed their activity, and feel
free to tell them how you earned your credits. If you have problems with any of the opportunities
listed, get in touch with us straight away so we can chat to these helpful partners of ours and iron
things out.
Want to get involved with Time Credits? Maybe you feel like you want a bit more
information? Get in touch on the details below. We’re a friendly energetic bunch,
we’re passionate about what we do, and we love hearing from new people and
groups.
If you or someone you know has any accessibility issues around using this menu
just give us a call, we’re always happy to help.
Deborah McLean-Thorne
Prevention Matters Time Credits Facilitator
07429 436 860
BucksTimeCredits
@BucksTimeCredit
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Contact Us
Buckinghamshire Time Credits are
supporting Prevention Matters, a
programme to help people to live healthily
and independently for longer in
Buckinghamshire.
Where is it?
What do I need to know?
About the partner
Wycombe Swan
Theatre2 Time Credits
= entry to a show
St Mary Street
High Wycombe
HP11 2XE
Tel: 01494 512 000
www.wycombeswan.co.uk
/wycombeswan
@wycombeswan
You’ll need to book in advance by phone, email or
in person. Time Credits can be exchanged at the
box office for collection of tickets. Tickets are
subject to availability so get in there quickly to avoid
disappointment!
One of the leading theatres in the UK, Wycombe
Swan presents a varied programme of
performances throughout the year, including a
pantomime every Christmas.
What’s on offer When Time Credits
Jaleo FlamencoSaturday 20th
September 7.30pm
One Man Lord of the
Rings
Friday 26th September
7.30pm
Richard Alston
Dance Company
Tuesday 14th October
7.30pm
Stones In His
Pockets
Tuesday 21st October
7.30pm
One Man, Two
Guvnors
Monday 1st-Thursday
4th December, 7.30pm
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High Wycombe
Where is it?
Various options,
please refer to
the table below
Aqua Vale Swimming and Fitness Centre
is home to a fantastic network of
swimming pools, including a 25m
competition pool, a swimming pool with
retractable roof and leisure pool with lazy
river, flumes and fun water features.
Upstairs you will find a large gym with the
very latest fitness equipment, a group
cycling studio and a multi function studio
where we run our group exercise
programme. Qualified instructors, who are
always on hand to assist. There is also a
large car park, café and meeting rooms. A gym induction with the friendly Everyone Active staff will need to be
completed before using Time Credits at a gym session. Don't forget to book
your induction or any Group Exercise Class to avoid disappointment as these
are subject to availability. Check out the Everyone Active website for
swimming times.
About the partner
Other information
Aqua Vale Swimming
and Fitness CentreAylesbury
Park Street
Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire
HP20 1DX
Tel: 01296 488555
www.everyoneactive.com
/everyoneactive
@EveryoneActive
What’s on offer Time Credits
1 swimming session
1 gym session
1 group exercise class
(excluding Yoga and Pilates)
1 x gym induction
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Where is it?
Various options,
please refer to
the table below
Swan Pool and Leisure Centre can be
found in Buckingham providing a range of
different activities to the local people. This
centre is home to a large gym, group
exercise studio, squash courts, sauna,
two swimming pools, all weather floodlit
sports pitch, meeting room and large car
park.
A gym induction with the friendly Everyone Active staff will need to be
completed before using Time Credits at a gym session. Don't forget to book
your induction or any Group Exercise Class to avoid disappointment as these
are subject to availability. Check out the Everyone Active website for
swimming times.
About the partner
Other information
Swan Pool and Leisure
CentreBuckingham
London Road
Buckingham
Buckinghamshire
MK18 1AE
Tel: 01280 817500
www.everyoneactive.com
/everyoneactive
@EveryoneActive
What’s on offer Time Credits
1 swimming session
1 gym session
1 group exercise class
(excluding Yoga and Pilates)
1 x gym induction
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Thames Clippers
Londonone way river journey
About the Partner
The fastest & most frequent fleet on the
river with departures every 20 minutes.
Hop on-board for a journey through
Central London to see the city from a new
perspective. Why not disembark at Tower
Millennium Pier to visit other Spend
Partners such as Tower of London or
Tower Bridge Exhibition!
What do I need to know?
Time Credits can be used on services
running Monday to Friday after 9am.
To receive tickets simply download and
fill out a form which you can find at:
justaddspice.org/thamesclippers. Send
with your Time Credits to the address
on the form.
Where is it?
Any Thames pier from the London
Eye to Royal Arsenal Woolwich
www.thamesclippers.com
@thamesclippers
What’s on offer Time Credits
One river boat journey
Where is it?
Marylebone Cricket Club,
Lord's Cricket Ground,
St John's Wood
www.lords.org
/lordscricket
@HomeOfCricket
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Access to one-day county matches
Lords Cricket
Ground
London
What’s on offer
1 ticket to a county (Middlesex) match
Time Credits
What do I need to know?
Lord’s Cricket Ground accepts Time
Credits for access to County games.
Tickets are available on a first come
first served basis. You can purchase
tickets with your Time Credits on the
gate; get there as close to the start of
the match as possible to avoid
disappointment!.
About the Partner
The first match ever played at 'Lord's Cricket
Ground' was in 1787 when businessman
Thomas Lord staged a game between
Middlesex and Essex. The first match at the
current ground was played in 1814, and 2014
marks the Bicentenary of the current Home of
Cricket.
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Where is it?
What do I need to know?
Group theatre outing:
Stones in His Pockets2 Time Credits
= entry to the
show
3 Time Credits
or £8 each
Wycombe Swan,
St Mary Street
High Wycombe
HP11 2XE
Tel: 01494 512 000
www.wycombeswan.co.uk
Deborah: 07429 436 860
Deborahmclean-
Pitstone to Marsworth
return boat trip.
Return transport provided
from Aylesbury
Deborah: 07429 436 860
Deborahmclean-
Show starts at 7.30pm, meet at 6.30pm in the
Wycombe Swan foyer bar.
Join us for a group visit to the Wycombe Swan
Theatre. A chance to meet new people, come on
your own or bring a friend! We’ll get to know each
other over a drink before going into the show.
Following a sell-out run on Broadway, four and a half years in the West End
and on tour, the worldwide sensation Stones in His Pockets returns with Ian
McElhinney, the original director at the helm. Seen by over 2 million people,
don’t miss this hilarious and moving tale of a quiet Irish community turned
upside down by the arrival of a Hollywood movie shoot.
Thurs 21st October 2014
Canal boat cruise
Tues 28th October 2014
Tuesday 28th October 2014
Meet at 2.50pm in Aylesbury (location
TBC) for transport to Grebe Canal Cruises
in Pitstone. Return by 5.45pm.
A pleasure boat trip along the Grand
Union Canal as it meanders through some
of England’s finest countryside, climbing
over the Chiltern hills from Leighton
Buzzard to Bulbourne, along the famous
Tring summit.
About the show
How to book
Book your ticket directly with the Wycombe Swan
and let Deborah, the Buckinghamshire Time
Credits facilitator, know you are meeting the group
beforehand. Hurry to avoid missing out!
How to book
Book spaces directly with Deborah, the
Buckinghamshire Time Credits facilitator,
by 22nd October. You will need to post
your Time Credits to Deborah to secure
your place on the trip.
About the trip
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Where is it?
What do I need to know?
Where is it?
What do I need to know?
Trip to London 9 Time Credits
= 1 adult or child
Visit Southbank Christmas
Market. Option of Thames
Clippers boat ride to:
• Tower of London
• St Paul’s Cathedral
Deborah: 07429 436 860
Deborahmclean-
Pick up times:
• 9.30am Aylesbury
• 10.00am High Wycombe.
Departure from London at 4.30pm.
Return times estimated as:
• 6.00pm High Wycombe
• 6.30pm Aylesbury
(depending on traffic)
Join us for a fun filled trip to London
where you’ll meet other Time Credit
members and see London getting ready
for Christmas. Visit the Tower of London
or St Paul’s Cathedral on the Thames
Clipper, browse the South Bank
Christmas markets near the London Eye,
or just choose to have free time to shop or
see the sights.
Thursday 27th November
2014
How to book
Request a booking form from Deborah,
the Buckinghamshire Time Credits
facilitator. You will need to return your
form and post your Time Credits to
Deborah by 6th November to secure your
place on the trip.
About the trip
What’s on offer Time Credits
Option 1: Transport Only (to South Bank)
Option 2: Transport, Thames Clippers to St Paul’s
Cathedral, South Bank Christmas Market
Option 3: Transport, Thames Clippers to Tower of
London, South Bank Christmas Market
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Where is it?
What do I need to know?
About the partner
Where is it?
What do I need to know?
About the partner
Room Hire 1 Time Credit
= Room hire for
one hour
Wycombe Counselling
Services
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
HP11 2QR
Steve Shea
Tel: 01494 463364
Email:
g.uk
Buckinghamshire Mind has a large room which can
be used for training events, meetings or other
activities.
The room needs to be booked in advance and is
subject to availability. Please say you are using
Time Credits when booking.
Buckinghamshire Mind is an independent charity
working to support and represent people with
mental health needs in the local community. They
work to provide a voice for people with mental
health needs, to fight stigma and campaign to
influence policy and decision making locally.
Bucks Mind, High
Wycombe
Adult Learning
BuckinghamshireVarious options,
to be confirmed
12 Adult Learning Centres
across Buckinghamshire
http://www.adultlearningbcc
.ac.uk/
You’ll soon be able to access a wide range of the
amazing courses delivered by Adult Learning
Buckinghamshire with Time Credits. Watch this
space!
Adult Learning Buckinghamshire offer an extensive
and varied programme of informal and formal
courses throughout Buckinghamshire. In addition to
leisure learning opportunities, a major part of their
course offer is around supporting people
back into work and also helping people to gain
qualifications to improve job prospects and gain
promotion.
Various locations
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Coming Soon!
The British Museum
London1 Ticket for paidfor exhibitions
About the Partner
The British Museum is dedicated to
human history and culture. Its permanent
collection, numbering some eight million
works, is among the largest and most
comprehensive in existence and
originates from all continents, illustrating
and documenting the story of human
culture from its beginnings to the present.
What do I need to know?
Tickets are available to see selected
exhibitions, during special community
events which are made available every two
- three months. To find out when you can
use your Time Credits email or text Kirsty
at Spice, [email protected] or
07740 457119.
Where is it?
Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3DG
Tel: 0207 323 8299
Email: [email protected]
www.britishmuseum.org
@britishmuseum
What’s on offer Time Credits
One ticket for a paid for exhibition
Keat’s House
London1 visit to theHouse
About the Partner
John Keats was a Romantic Poet who wrote
some of the best loved poems in the English
Language. He lived at Keats House From 1818
to 1820 and there he met the love of his life,
Fanny Brawne, and wrote some of his most
memorable poetry. Visitors can explore the
beautiful house, located in leafy Hampstead,
and participate in a wide range of activities,
from poetry readings to Family Days.
Where is it?
Keats Grove, Hampstead,
London, NW3 2RR
Tel: 0207 332 386
www.cityofondon.gov.uk/things-to-
do/attractions-around-london/keats-
house
Keats-House
What do I need to know?
Summer Opening Hours (1 March 2014 - 31 October
2014) Tuesday to Sunday: 1pm – 5pm.
Winter Opening Hours (1 November 2-14 – 28 February 2015) Friday,
Saturday and Sunday: 1pm – 5pm.
Also open on Bank Holiday Mondays. No pre-booking required.
One visit to the house
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What’s on offer Time Credits
A place ona public tour
Mansion House
London
Where is it?
Mansion House, London, EC4N 8BH
Tel: 0207 626 2500
www.cityofondon.gov.uk/about-the-
city/history-and-culture/history-and-
heritage/ mansion-house
About the Partner
Mansion House is the home and office of
the Lord Mayor of London, this unique
building is a rare surviving Georgian town
palace in central London. Although the
Mansion House has undergone several
redevelopments since it was built in 1758,
it retains much of its original character
and is a wonderful building to visit.
What do I need to know?
Public Tours of Mansion House run every Tuesday afternoon at 2pm
and start from the meeting point - the A-board near the porch entrance
to Mansion House, this is in Walbrook (exit 8 from Bank tube station).
Please arrive at the meeting point by 1.45pm for a 2pm start.
Tours can’t be booked in advance. Please note that tours may
occasionally be cancelled at short notice subject to the demands on the
building; details of any changes will be published on the website (or call
020 7626 2500). Please note that no tours take place in August when the
Mansion House is closed for refurbishment. Tours aren’t suitable for
children under 12.
Museum of London
LondonTicket forpaid for exhibition
Where is it?
150 London Wall, London, EC2Y 5HN
Tel: 0207 001 9844
www.museumoflondon.org.uk
museumoflondon
@MuseumofLondon
About the Partner
Step inside the Museum of London for an
unforgettable journey through the capital’s
turbulent past, from a time when hippos and
lions roamed Trafalgar Square to the
everyday issues facing 21st century
Londoners.
What do I need to know?
Time Credits can be used at any of the
fantastic exhibitions that Museum of London
offers throughout the year. You can book in
advance by phoning the Box Office on 0207
001 9844.
Please give two Time Credits for each
ticket at the Museum of London Admission
Desk. Tickets can’t be exchanged, are
subject to availability and timed entry
applies. Please check the website for more
details.
Time Credits
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What’s on offer
One place on a public tour
Time CreditsWhat’s on offer
One place on a public tour
Tower of London
London1 Admission to theTower of London
About the Partner
Over 1,000 years old, Her Majesty’s
Royal Palace and Fortress, more
commonly known as the Tower of
London, is a historic castle on the north
bank of the River Thames in central
London. Steeped in history, and home to
the Crown Jewels, it’s a marvellous day
out for all the family.
What do I need to know?
Time Credits can be used at Tower of
London at any time during normal
opening hours, excluding half terms and
school holidays.
Please see website for dates or call in
advance. No pre-booking required.
Where is it?
Tower of London, London, EC3N
4AB
Tel: 0844 482 7777
www.hrp.org.uk/TowerOfLondon
/toweroflondon
What’s on offer Time Credits
One admission to the Tower of London
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Various options, please refer to the table below
Barbican Centre
London
1 place on either a Backstage or Architecture tour
Where is it?
Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8D
Tel: 0207 638 8891
www.barbican.org.uk
/BarbicanCentre
@BarbicanCentre
About the Partner
The Barbican is Europe’s largest multi-arts
and conference venue presenting a diverse
range of art, music, theatre, dance, film and
creative learning events. It is also home to
the London Symphony Orchestra.
What do I need to know?
Tickets are valid for any 2D new release title, Tuesday - Thursday,
subject to availability. Not valid for new release screentalk events.
Tickets can be purchased over the phone or in person at the
Advanced Box Office (Level G of the Barbican Centre Foyer, opposite
the Curve Gallery) at least an hour before the screening. Tickets can
be collected in person. If collecting within 30 minutes of the
performance, please collect from the relevant Cinema Box Office
desk.
Backstage or Architecture Tours: You can reserve your place in
advance, and bring your Time Credits to the box office on the day of
the tour for which you have booked. Tickets can be collected in
person.
1 ticket for the Barbican Cinema (Tuesday to Thursday)
What’s on offer Time Credits
What’s on offer Time Credits
One visit per person
1 visit per personSt Paul’s Cathedral
London
Where is it?
St Paul’s Churchyard, London, EC4M 8AD
Tel: 0207 246 8348
www.stpauls.co.uk
stpaulscathedral
@StPaulsLondon
About the Partner
St Paul’s Cathedral sits at the top of
Ludgate Hill, the highest point in the City
of London. The cathedral is one of the
most famous and most recognisable
sights of London, with its dome, framed
by the spires of Wren’s City churches,
having dominated the skyline for 300
years. St Paul’s Cathedral is a busy
working church, with hourly prayer and
daily services.
What do I need to know?
Visitors under the age of 16 should be
accompanied by an adult. No pre-
booking required.
Entry to TowerBridge Exhibition
Tower Bridge
Exhibition
London
Where is it?
Tower Bridge, Tower Bridge
Rd, London, SE1 2UP
Tel: 0207 403 3761
www.towerbridge.org.uk
About the Partner
A visit to Tower Bridge Exhibition clearly
explains how the Bridge works and
describes its fascinating history. Enjoy
stunning views of London from the high
level walkways and continue your
journey to the Victorian Engine Rooms
to learn about the inner workings of the
most famous bridge in the world.
What do I need to know?
Time Credits can be used any day of the
year before 12pm, no pre-booking
required.
What’s on offer Time Credits
One entry to Tower Bridge Exhibition
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How do I earn Credits there?
Earn 1 Time
Credit per hourThe Princes Centre
The Princes Centre
Clifford Road
Princes Risborough
HP27 0DP
01844 345105
www.princescentre.org.uk
The Princes Centre is a day centre for older and
vulnerable adults.
You can earn Time Credits by giving time alongside
the staff team, supporting vulnerable adults to enjoy
and have a productive day, whether it be
socialising, learning or developing skills.
There are various opportunities to volunteer at the
Princes Centre, including directly assisting clients in
groups, 1-1 sessions, or on trips and outings.
Other opportunities include gardening, decorating,
driving, DIY, help in the kitchen serving meals,
behind the scenes support or fundraising.
Earn 1 Time
Credit per hourBucks Mind
Locations across
Buckinghamshire
Fern White
Tel: 07908143638
Email:
uk
Buckinghamshire Mind work with volunteers
across all of our services. Our volunteers are an
invaluable resource in helping us do what we do
in striving to be a truly community based
organisation.
You can volunteer as a befriender, by helping out
in one of our well-being services, running a
support group or as one of our counsellors (if you
are qualified). We also have a variety of projects
running throughout the organisation which you
may be interested in being involved in.
Earning Time Credits:
How do I earn Credits there?
Earning Time Credits:
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