go4it summer holiday guide 2014

HOLIDAY GUIDE

JULY TO AUGUST

FREE

ROCHDALE | HEYWOOD | MIDDLETON | PENNINES

SUMMER

FUN2014

Link4Life is the trading name of Rochdale Boroughwide Cultural Trust. Registered Charity No: 1118610

www.link4life.org/biggames

Adventure and Fun for Children and Families

from 11am-3pmLittleborough

Saturday 28 June

Littleborough Sports Centre

Middleton Sunday 29 June Middleton

Arena

Rochdale Saturday 12 July

Touchstones Rochdale &

Broadfield Park

Heywood Sunday 13 July

Queen's Park

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Link4Life, the Rochdale Boroughwide Cultural Trust

is bringing you a full and diverse holiday activity

programme right across the borough.

If you want a holiday packed with action, adventure and fun then book your place on our

Go4it Summer Holiday Club. Details of how to book onto each specific activity can be

found on the relevant page. Have a good summer from everyone here at Link4Life!

All Link4Life holiday activities are run by qualified and experienced coaches or leaders

and to ensure the programme is safe and child-friendly all staff are CRB checked to an

enhanced level and fully aware of safety and child protection issues.

SUMMER FUN FOR ALL

Wherever possible Link4Life aims to ensure

that any child with a disability and/or special

needs can participate in summer activities.

Please contact the Centre or Activity Organiser

if you want to check on specific details or

discuss any special requirements.

Parents or carers are always welcome to stay

at a session if a child needs individual support.

PASSPORT TO LEISUREIf you are eligible for a Passport to Leisure

you will save money on holiday activities, for

example on swimming lessons, pool sessions

and courses. If you live in the borough of

Rochdale and are eligible for free school meals

then you qualify for a PTL card.

To find out more ask at any Link4Life Centre

or visit www.link4life.org/ptl

BUS & TRAIN SERVICES

Ring the Greater Manchester Public

Transport Information Line on

0161 228 7811 or call into a Travelshop.

LATEST INFORMATIONInformation in this publication is correct at the

time of printing but you are advised to check

details on our website.

CONTENTSDirectory of Link4Life centres 4

Your holiday planner 5

Junior activities consent form 6

Special features 7

Adventure – HOLWAC 8

Arts & Heritage - Touchstones 12

Rochdale

Rochdale Leisure Centre 14

Kingsway Park Sports Centre & 18

Athletics Arena

Disability Sports Programme 19

Littleborough Sports Centre 20

Bowlee Park Sports Centre 21

Middleton Arena 22

Heywood Sports Village 26

Marland Golf Course 30

Heywood Civic Centre 32

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Road Safety Cycle Training 11

Football Camp 18

Summer Tennis 25

Street Games 31 3

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Arts & Heritage Resource Centre

Tel: 01706 641085

Museum & Archives Store; Research

Facility. By appointment only.

Bowlee Park Sports Centre

Windermere Road, Langley,

Middleton, M24 4LA

Tel: 0161 643 4907

Sports Hall, Activity Studio, Gym,

Youth Gym.

Rochdale Leisure Centre

Entwisle Road, Rochdale, OL16 2HZ

Tel: 01706 926000

Swimming Pools, 120 Station Gym,

Sports Hall, Activity Gym, Exercise

Studio, Thermal Suite, Meeting

Rooms.

Heywood Civic Centre

LCpl Stephen Shaw MC Way,

Heywood, OL10 1LW

Tel: 0300 303 8399

Multi-purpose hall with stage facilities.

Community/Meeting Rooms.

Heywood Sports Village

West Starkey Street, Heywood,

OL10 4TW

Tel: 01706 924000

Swimming Pools, Gym, Youth Gym,

Exercise Studio, Youth & Community

Rooms, Sports Hall, Artificial and

Grass Pitches, Meeting Rooms.

Hollingworth Lake Water

Activity Centre

Lakebank, Littleborough, OL15 0DQ

Tel: 01706 370499

Water Sports and Outdoor Adventure

Activities. Indoor Teaching Room.

Kingsway Park Sports Centre &

Athletics Arena

Turf Hill Road, Rochdale, OL16 4XA

Tel: 01706 750894

Sports Hall, Community/Meeting

Room, Athletics Arena

Littleborough Sports Centre

Calderbrook Road, Littleborough,

OL15 9JQ

Tel: 01706 927560

Gym, Youth Gym, Activity Studio,

Squash Court, Sports Hall, Artificial

and Grass Pitches. Meeting Room.

Marland Golf Course

Springfield Park, Bolton Road,

Rochdale, OL11 4RE

Tel: 01706 649801

18 Hole Pay&Play Parkland Golf

Course. Shop.

Middleton Arena

LCpl Joel Halliwell VC Way,

Middleton, M24 1AG

Tel: 0161 662 4000

Swimming Pools, Gym, Exercise

Studio, Sports Hall, Squash Courts,

Auditorium, Community/Meeting

Rooms

Touchstones Rochdale

The Esplanade, Rochdale, OL16 1AQ

Tel: 01706 924492

Art Gallery, Museum, Heritage Gallery,

Education/Performance Studio, Local

Studies Library, Tourist Information

Centre. Meeting Rooms, Shop, Café

Castleton Swimming Pool

Manchester Road, Castleton,

Rochdale OL11 3AF

Tel: 01706 924000

Swimming Pool

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YOUR HOLIDAY PLANNER

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Name of sessions:

REF NO. OFFICE USE ONLY

Please bring this form with you completed by your parent or carer – you cannot take part without it.

CONSENT FORM

JUNIOR ACTIVITIES

First Name: Last Name:

o Male o Female Date of Birth: Age:

Address:

Postcode:

Home Tel: Mobile:

Email Address:

School Attended: School Year:

How did you find out about these activities?

PARENT/CARER APPROVALI give permission for the above named person to take part in these activities.

In case of emergency I can be contacted on the following tel no.

Does the child/young person have any long term illness, health problem or disability that limits his/her daily activities? o Yes o No

If yes please specify:

If I cannot be contacted any necessary medical treatment may be given on the advice of a suitably qualified person.

Signature of Parent/Carer: Date:

Full Name: Relationship:

Which ethnic group do you consider the child/young person belongs to?

o White o Mixed o Asian/Asian British o Black/Black British o Other

Please do not bring mobile phones, money or other personal possessions – we cannot be responsible for these if they are lost or stolen. All jewellery must be removed.

o Please tick if you do not wish to receive information about future activities or offers. o Please tick if you do not wish your child/young person to be photographed or filmed during the course of these activities. These may be used for promotion and evaluation including press releases, publicity materials including newsletters, magazines, brochures, presentations, websites, display and exhibition panels by Link4Life, partners and press. All information provided on this form is held securely and confidentially. The information helps us to monitor our activities and plan for the future. We do not pass information to any third party and fully comply with the Data Protection Act 1998. 6

MINI MADNESS

A fun session of themed activities including multisports,

games and a fun pool splash session. Each week there will

be a different theme. Come in fancy dress and be in with a

chance to win cool prizes!

Middleton Arena - Mondays | 10am – 12.30pm

Heywood Sports Village - Wednesdays | 10.45am – 2pm

Rochdale Leisure Centre - Fridays | 10.15pm – 12.15pm

SUMMER FUN DAYSCome and see what Link4Life has on offer for you to

take part in over the school holidays. Try out a variety

of sports and swimming sessions that will be on every

week during the holidays.

Get ready for an action packed summer!!

Heywood Sports Village - Every Monday

Rochdale Leisure Centre - Every Thursday

Middleton Arena - Every Thursday

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BIG SCREEN@ Middleton Arena

SPECIAL FEATURES

Monday Movies - Superhero SpecialCome along to Middleton Arena’s Superhero season and watch your favourite characters on the big screen with your friends and families. No booking required please pay on arrival.

Mondays | 10.30am start, doors open from 10am | under 16’s £2.50, Adults £4, Family ticket £11. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult.

WEEK 3: Monday 4 August – BoltWEEK 4: Monday 11 August – Astro BoyWEEK 5: Monday 18 August – Rise of the GuardiansWEEK 6: Monday 25 August – Kung Fu Panda

SEE INSIDE FOR FULL DETAILS

Sailing, Kayaking & WindsurfingSaturdays 10am - 11.30amThese sessions are for children aged 7 and over and agreat introduction to sailing, kayaking and windsurfingand the first step to gaining a certificate.

£10s at u r d ay k i d s c l u bFor 7-14 year olds

YOUTH Coursesactivities & Sessions

yo u t h a c t i v i t i e s a n d C o u r s e s Day Time Price JUL AUG

Multi Activity Week (3 x wet sessions & 3 x dry sessions) *Not Good Friday

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday*

10am – 12pm (wet session) 12.45pm-2.45pm (dry session)

£17 per sessionor £90 per week

23,24,25,30,31

1,6,7,8,13,14,15,20,21,2227,28,29

RYA Stage 1 Sail or BCU Paddlepower Passport Level 2 Kayak & Canoe (7-10 yrs)

Monday &Tuesday

3.30pm – 5.30pm £25 28,294,5,11,

12,18,19

RYA Stage 2 Sailing / Windsurfing (10yrs+) Monday &Tuesday

9.30am – 3pm £9028,29

4,5,11,12

BCU Paddlepower Passport Kayak & Canoe Level 2-5 (10yrs+)

Monday &Tuesday

9.30am – 3pm £6528,29

4,5,11,12

RYA Stage 3 Sailing / Windsurfing (10yrs+) Monday &Tuesday

9.30am – 3pm £9018,19

BCU Paddlepower Discovery Kayak & Canoe Level 6-9 (10yrs+)

Monday &Tuesday

9.30am – 3pm £6518,19

Mini Splash (4-6yrs) Monday orTuesday

3.30pm – 4.30pm £8.5028,29

4,5,11,12,18,19,26

Mini Splash (4-6yrs) Wednesday,Thursday or Friday

10am – 11am £8.5023,24,25

30,31

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School Holidays 10am-12pm or 12.45pm-2.45pm (1 session)

School holidays 10am – 2.45pm (3 full days) £90Running during the school holidays over three days MultiActivity sessions are an ideal introduction to outdoorpursuits. Activities include sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, raftbuilding, mountain biking and climbing. These activities aresubject to weather conditions and the time of year.

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£8.50M I N I S P L A S HFor 4-6 year olds

W e e k ly S e s s i o n S Day Time PriceSailing, Windsurfing, Kayaking Tasters Saturday 10am – 11.30am £10Climbing Taster session Monday Various £3Climbing NICAS session Sunday 10am – 11.30am £6Activity Club (member/non member) Tuesday 6pm – 8pm £7/£12

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Hour and a half of activity and party room for half an hour Choose from one of the following activities:

FROM £60B I R T H D AY PA R T I E S

FREE MEMBERSHIP of Hollingworth Lake Activity Clubwhen you complete an RYA Stage 2 or BCU Passport Course with us (us ually £ 3 5 )

School Holidays 3.30pm – 5.30pm £25F i r s t S t e p C o u r s e

For 7-10 year olds

yo u t h q u a l i f i c at i o n c o u r s e sFor 10-14 year olds

Sailing & Windsurfing Courses £90 Kayaking Courses £65RYA Stage 2 Sailing & Windsurfing, BCU Paddlepower Passport (L2-5)Mondays and Tuesdays 9.30am – 3pmThese National Governing Body courses offer training in the basic skills and theory of your chosen sport, working towards the relevant qualifications.

RYA Stage 3 Sailing & Windsurfing, BCU Paddlepower Discovery (L6-9)Mondays and Tuesdays 9.30am – 3pmThe next step for children who have a keen interest in their chosen sport. These courses cover the more intermediate skills of sailing, windsurfing and kayaking.

• Sailing• Kayaking• Windsurfing

• Climbing• MTB• Raft building

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For more information and an application form contact the Rochdale Casualty Reduction Team on 01706 924605 or email [email protected]

FREE CYCLE

ProgrammeMiddleton Parish Primary SchoolMon 28 July to Thurs 31 JulyFor 4 mornings from 9.30am

Crossgates Primary School, MilnrowMon 4 to Weds 6 AugustFor 3 mornings from 9.30am

St Luke’s Primary School, Heywood Mon 11 to Thurs 14 AugustFor 4 mornings from 9.30am

Rochdale Music Centrenext to Whittaker Moss SchoolMon 18 to Thurs 21 AugustFor 4 mornings from 9.30am

Lowerplace Primary SchoolTues 26 to Fri 29 AugustFor 4 mornings from 9.30am

Booking a place for your child offers them the chance to learn On-Road cycling skills that hopefully encourages them to stay healthy and safe on the road.

Helmets will be provided. To secure your place book now!

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Design and make your own dream catcher to take

home and decorate your bedroom.

Tuesday 5 Aug | 10.30am-12noon

Pom Pom Sheep

Create your own flock of woolly pom pom sheep

using traditional textile techniques for ‘ewe’ to

shepherd home!

Tuesday 5 Aug | 1.30pm-3pm

Make a Sheep-tastic

Mobile!

Create a stunning sheep mobile ‘baa’ none, to

hang in your bedroom! Counting sheep before

bedtime has never been so much fun!

Thursday 7 Aug | 10.30am-12noon

Talking of T-shirts

Bring along an old t-shirt on which to print

something special designed by you and inspired

by the Heritage Gallery exhibition Taskiug Hlads5

Create a fashion statement and become the ‘talk

of the town’!

Thursday 7 Aug | 1.30pm-3pm

Elmer at the Art Gallery

Join us for a colourful exploration of the Art Gallery

through story time and an art activity inspired by

the book Esmly5 Create your very own 3D Elmer the

elephant to take away with you too!

Tuesday 12 Aug | 10.30am-11.30am

Decorate a Sunny

Seasonal Mobile

Join us for a relaxing story time and craft session

exploring weather and the seasons. Create a

colourful hanging mobile to take home and brighten

up a child’s bedroom.

Tuesday 12 Aug | 1.30pm-2.30pm

Made from

Nature with Love

Be inspired on your short visit to see the flowers

and trees in Broadfield Park to help you design and

decorate a picture frame to show off your favourite

photograph.


Creature Couture!

Let your imagination run wild and learn how to

upcycle old newspapers into glorious animal

inspired costumes to wear! Take part in our

entertaining catwalk and dazzle your friends with

your newspaper couture creation.


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Information about all our other workshops and activities taking place at Touchstones Rochdale can be found at www.link4life.org/touchstones

Pocket Puppet Theatre…

The Owl Babies

Come along to our puppet booth style performance

of Thl Ows Babils5 This adaptation of the well-

known book of the same name is introduced by

Sage the Pocket Puppet and her expert puppeteer

Vicky Lomax and includes performance, music

and a craft activity. N.B. This session is suitable for

those aged 2-5 years old.


Give Nature

a HomeJo Keene from the RSPB will take you on a

nature hunt across the road in Broadfield Park.

The session will also include making a home for

a creature of your choice to take away and put in

your own garden.

Tuesday 19 Aug |

1.30pm-3pm

Bug-tastic

Sculpture!

Discover the secrets of a bug’s life with artist Cat

Jessop and then create your very own beautiful

bug sculpture to take home.


Egyptian Puppets

Learn the skills of the puppeteer from the

professional. Vicky Lomax will help you to create

your very own ancient Egyptian puppet and how to

perform a mini puppet show!

Tuesday 26 Aug | 1.30pm-3pm

Pop-up Creatures

Join artist Vincent James to make your own pop-up

creature inspired by the exhibition Fouy Slasous iu

Oul Day5


3D Apple Tree

Join artist Cat Jessop and be inspired by the

artwork on display in the Art Galleries to create

your very own 3D apple tree sculpture from scrap

fabric and yarn.


Pocket Puppet Theatre…

Jack and the Beanstalk

A puppet booth style performance of the popular

fairy tale Jack aud thl Blaustask introduced by

Onion the Pocket Puppet and his expert puppeteer

Vicky Lomax which includes performance, music

and a craft activity.


Head in the Clouds

Using the exhibition Fouy Slasous iu Oul Day as

the starting point, artist Vincent James will show

you how to make your very own seasonal mobile.


How to Book

1. You MUST pre-book in person at

Touchstones Rochdale reception desk

during opening hours (Tues-Sat 10am-

5pm). Advanced booking is recommended

to avoid disappointment.

2. A non-refundable payment of £2 per

child per activity MUST be paid at the time

of booking.

3. Children MUST be accompanied at all

times by a responsible adult (maximum 3

children per adult).

4. Booked places will be held up until

5 minutes prior to the start time of a

workshop - after this time, places will be

offered to waiting families on a first-come

first-served basis.

CLOTHING KEY

We recommend you wear:

Painting Clothes

Waterproof Clothes

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Active Kids

A fun and energetic sports and games session

for children aged 5-7 years. Take part in exciting

games such as: capture the flag, pirate cricket and

dodgeball. Bring with you: A drink.

Wednesdays | 23, 30 July, 6, 13, 20, 27

August | 1pm – 3pm | £1

WEEKS 1-6

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Summer Fun Day

An exciting and action packed day

for children 5-12 years old. With lots

of activities taking place each week

throughout the summer, such as:

climbing, archery, dodgeball, swimming,

trampolining and much more. There

will be plenty going on to keep the kids

happy. Thursdays are not to be missed!

Bring with you: Drinks, lunch and

swimming kit.

Thursdays | 24, 31 July, 7, 14, 21,

28 August | 10am – 12.30pm for

5-7 years | £1.50

Thursdays | 24, 31 July, 7, 14, 21,

28 August | 10am – 3pm for 8-12

years | £2.50

WEEKS 1-6

Sports Zone

A jam packed full day of sports, games and

swimming. Take part in a variety of different sports

before taking to the pool in a fun splash session.

Bring with you: A drink, lunch and swimming kit

Mondays | 28 July, 4, 11, 18 August

10am – 3pm | £2.50

WEEKS 2-5

Soft Play Session

Fun soft play session for children under 5 years.

Get your children active, learn to play and interact

with other kids. Children must be supervised by

their parent/guardian at all times.

Tuesdays | 29 July, 5, 12, 19, 26, August

1pm – 2.30pm | £1

WEEKS 2-6

Trampolining

Bounce, tuck, pike and even somersault in this

fun trampoline session. Awards to be achieved.

*Parents to stay at the session during the 5-7 age

group

Tuesdays | 5, 12, 19, 26 August

12.30pm – 2pm for 5-7 years | £2.50

Tuesdays | 5, 12, 19, 26 August

2pm – 3.30pm for 8-12 years | £2.50

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Mini Madness

A fun morning of themed activities including multi-

sports, games and a fun pool splash session. Each

week there will be a different theme. Come in fancy

dress and be in with a chance to win cool prizes.

Bring with you: Drinks and swimming kit

WEEK 1: 25 July Around the World

WEEK 2: 1 August Super Heroes

WEEK 3: 8 August Pirates & Princesses

WEEK 4: 15 August Wild West

WEEK 5: 22 August Book Characters

WEEK 6: 29 August Cops & Robbers

Fridays | 25 July, 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August

10.15pm – 12.15pm | £1Commonwealth Sports

Festival

Come along and take part in this fun competition

and be crowned Rochdale Leisure Centres multi-

sport champions. Compete in a variety of sports

inspired from the Commonwealth Games. Medals,

trophies and prizes to be won.

Bring with you: Drinks

Friday 25 July | 1pm – 4pm | £2

WEEK 1

Sports Camps

An action packed afternoon of sports and games.

Try out basketball, cricket, rounders, dodgeball and

much more. Bring with you: Drinks

Fridays | 1, 8, 15, 22 August | 1pm – 3pm

£1.50

WEEKS 2-5

GYM ZONE

A variety of gym and fitness based sessions will

take place each week over the summer holidays.

Youth Gym Inductions


1pm – 2pm | £1

WEEKS 2-5

Youth Gym Open Sessions

Wednesdays | 23, 30 July, 6, 13, 20, 27

August | 1pm -2pm | £1

WEEKS 1-6

Youth Gym Open Sessions


1pm – 2pm | £1

WEEKS 1-6

Fit ZoneA challenging and excitement filled hour of fun

fitness to get your hearts racing. For 8-15 years

Wednesdays | 13, 20 & 27 August

2.30pm – 3.30pm | £1

WEEKS 4-6

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Booking is required in advance for all sessions.

Jiu-jitsu Taster Session

All abilities welcome

Wednesday 20 August | 12noon-2pm | £2

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Link4Life Swim Academy -

Stanley 1For non-swimmers/beginners with no previous

swimming experience.

Develop basic movements, safety awareness and

water confidence skills.

Suitable for ages: 3/4

WEEKS 2-5: 28 July – 22 August

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

11am-11.30am | £4

WEEK 6: Tuesday 26, Thursday 28,

Friday 29 August | 11am-11.30am | £3


Stanley 2Participants should have gained STA Stanley 1

or be confident in the water and able to put their

face in. Develop safe entries into the water, basic

floating and travelling on front and back.

Suitable for ages: 3/4



10am-10.30am | £4


Friday 29 August | 10am-10.30am | £3


Octopus 1For non-swimmers/beginners with no previous

swimming experience. Develop basic movements,

safety awareness and water confidence skills.

Suitable for ages: 5 plus.



10.30am-11am | £4


Friday 29 August | 10.30am-11am | £3


Octopus 2Participants should have gained STA Octopus 1

or be confident in the water and able to put their

face in.Develop safe entries into the water, basic

floating,submerging and travelling on front and

back.



9.30am-10am | £4


Friday 29 August | 9.30am-10am | £3

Public Swim - Small Pool

Monday10am-12noon,

1.30pm-4pm

Tuesday10am-4pm

Thursday 10am-11am,

12.15pm-2.15pm

Friday10am-11am,

12.15pm-4pm

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Rookie Lifeguard

Learn survival, rescue and sports skills with an

opportunity to explore water safety.

Participants should be confident in deep

water able to swim 25metres comfortably.

Fridays | 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August

2.45pm-3.30pm | £1 per session

WEEKS 2-6

SnorkellingParticipants should be able to swim 25metres

and be confident submerging/surface diving under

water.45 min lesson



WEEKS 2-5

Stroke Improvement

Participants should have achieved STA Goldfish 2

or be confident in deep water and able to

swim 15meters confidently. Improve & develop

stroke & breathing techniques.

45 min lesson

Tuesdays | 29 July, 5, 12, 19, 26 August


WEEKS 2-6

Mini PoloActive fun water based team game. Participants

should be confident in the water and swim without

aids.

Thursdays | 31 July, 7, 14, 21, 28 August


WEEKS 2-6

Arts & Splash

Get creative and crafty as well as taking part in a

fun splash session at Castleton Baths this summer.

Thursdays | 31 July, 7, 14, 21 August

10am-12noon | £1

WEEKS 2-5

Kayaking and Crafts

Fancied trying something new, then why not get

adventurous and have a go at this fun kayaking

session, then get creative in arts and crafts themed

activities.

Fridays | 1, 8, 15, 22 August | 1pm – 3pm

£2

WEEKS 2-5

Public Swimming

Thursdays & Fridays | from 31 July – 29

August | 12noon – 1pm | Please ring the

Centre for public swimming prices.

WEEKS 1-6

Castleton

Swimming PoolTel: 01706 924000 Manchester Road,

Castleton,

Rochdale,

OL11 3AF

To book please

contact Kingsway

Park Sports Centre

on 01706 750894


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Active Kids

Come along to this active session jam packed with

sports and games for 5-7 years. Have a go at fun

games such as donkey’s tails and capture the flag,

plus sports such as football and tennis. Bring with

you: Drinks

Mondays | 11 & 18 August | 10am –12noon

£1.50

WEEKS 4 & 5

Summer Sports Camp

An exciting and action packed sports activity

camp for children 8-12 years. Take part in a full

day of sports and games such as: dodgeball,

basketball and cricket, plus a range of arts & crafts.

Supervised and delivered by fully qualified & CRB

coaches. Bring with you: Drinks

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 28, 29, 30

July & 4, 5, 6 Aug | 10am – 3pm | £3 a day

WEEKS 2 & 3

Athletics Camp

Fancy taking part in athletics? Then why not come

down to Kingsway’s new Athletics Camp. Take part

in a full range of events from running to long jump

as well as fun games and competitions. Bring with

you: Drinks

Tuesday 12 August | 10am – 3pm | £3

WEEK 4

The FA Tesco Skills

Football FREE football coaching sessions delivered by FA

coaches for children aged 5-11 years. To reserve

your place please book online at www.thefa.com/

tescoskills or contact [email protected]

Tuesday 19 & Thursday 21 August

10am – 1pm | FREE

WEEK 5

Lead by Link4Life’s fully qualified FA football coaches, why not come down to one or more of the venues below and take part in this fun and action packed football camp. These camps will give boys and girls the opportunity to learn new skills, improve their techniques play competitions and most importantly, have loads of fun. All abilities welcome. No booking required. For ages 10-14 years. As part of this programme young people will be asked to compete for their area in an end of summer football tournament.

For more information please contact: Jonathan Hayhurst on 01706 926231 or [email protected]

WeekCommencing

Location Day Time

28 July Wardleworth Kick Pitch, off South Street, Rochdale Monday to Friday 1pm – 2pm

4 August Sparth Community Centre, Norman Rd, OL11 4HS Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 11am – 12noon

11 August Stonyfield Kick Pitch, Boundary St, Rochdale, OL11 1QE Monday to Friday 1pm – 2pm

18 August Belfield Park Play Area, Eafield Rd, Rochdale Monday to Friday 12noon – 1pm

18 August Balderstone Park/Playing fields, Balderstone Rd, Rochdale Monday to Friday 2pm – 3pm

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Saturday Klubs

Saturday Klubs are a multi-activity youth club for young disabled

people. Activities are wide ranging including sports and physical

activities, training, arts, and cooking.

Saturday Klubs offer a full range of personal care.

Ages 8-19 years | Saturdays | 10.30am-2.30pm | £2 each

Venues: Bowlee Park Sports Centre, Middleton & Littleborough

Sports Centre, Littleborough

Sunsport

Sunsport is a holiday programme for young disabled people aged

8-19 years. It gives the opportunity for disabled people to have a

go at activities they haven’t tried before, and to continue in ones

they enjoy with a focus on accessing mainstream facilities.

Activities are offered during all school holidays apart from Bank

Holidays and include Wheelchair sports, Boccia, Trampolining

and Rebound, Rugby, Fishing, Climbing, Canoeing, Cycling, Arts,

Circus Skills and lots more.

Full support is provided including 1 to 1 and personal care.

Ages 8-19 years | 10am-3.30pm | £5 per day

To find out more contact:

Graeme Hill or Amy Taylor

Tel: 01706 924229 or

01706 926203

Email: [email protected]

www.link4life.org/disability

@L4Ldisability

/link4life.disability

Inspired Sports

Inspired Sports provides an open multi-sports session

delivered by Link4Life and other local club coaches for all

abilities. Sports have included basketball, cricket, football,

rugby and boccia.

Rochdale Leisure Centre is a new facility and provides fully

accessible changing areas.

Ages 8-25 years | Thursdays | 4.30pm – 5.30pm | £2

Drop in session - no need to book.

Venue: Rochdale Leisure Centre

SUMMER DISABILITY

SPORTS PROGRAMME

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All New Toddler Gym -

Now with Striders

You and your toddler will experience the beginnings

of learning to ride a bike Striders are specifically

designed for your toddler. Plus enjoy an arts and

craft session with your toddler.


12noon-2pm £2.50


1.30pm -3.30pm | £2.50

Fridays | 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August

12noon - 2pm | £2.50

MONDAY 28 JULY

TO FRIDAY 29

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SUMMER FUN

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Active Kids

Action packed activities to cure the boredom of

the summer holidays including dodge ball, football,

a little monkeys climbing session and if that isn’t

enough there’s arts and crafts for you to learn a

new skill.


11am-2pm | £3.50

Sports Zone

Throw lightening passes in dodge ball or score the

winning goal in football. Have ago at climbing and

join in an arts and craft session with Shokk gym

also available.


11am-2pm | £3.50

Sports Zone

Enjoy an introduction to tennis with a fully qualified

coach. Learn to shoot arrows at targets in Archery.

Have ago in our Shokk gym and why not try our

arts and crafts.


12.45pm-3.45pm | £3.50

Active Kids

Learn to shoot arrows with fully qualified coaches,

get an introduction to tennis with our tennis camp!

And try our fun arts and craft session.


12.45pm-3.45pm | £3.50

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DRINKS

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TO FRIDAY 29

AUGUST 2014

1 Choose the activities you want to do and tick the boxes and times for each session.

2 Call in to the centre to book your sessions and fill the consent form in.

3 All activities are payable on booking to confirm their place.

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Active Fundays

Take part in a wide range of sporty activities

including: Trampolining, Fun Games, Shokk Gym

and Dance Mats and Creative Art session.

BRING A PACK LUNCH

Mondays | 11am-2pm | £3

28 July , 4 , 11 , 18 August

Thursdays | 11am-2pm | £3

31 July , 7 , 14 , 21 , 28 August

Tri-Golf Indoor, Fun

Games And Shokk Gym/

Dance Mats

Tuesdays | 1pm - 3pm | £2

29 July , 5 , 12 , 19 , 26 August

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Under 5’s must be accompanied by an adult

Tuesdays | 1pm-2pm | £1

29 July , 5 , 12 , 19 , 26 August

FREE Football Coaching With Football Phil

At St Mary’s Astro Turf Pitch, Windermere Road,

Langley M24 5Gl

For ages 8-14 years

Contact Phil on 07979683999 for more details.

12noon-2pm

Monday 28 July to Friday 22 August

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday

WEEKLY AFTER

SCHOOL SESSIONS

TUESDAYS

FOOTBALL | 4pm-6pm | £4.10

5-10 years

BOXER CIRCUIT | 4.45pm-5.45pm

£2.90 | 5-15 years

WEDNESDAYS

TRAMPOLINING | 4.30pm-5.30pm

£3.60

SATURDAYS

TRAMPOLINING / SHOKK GYM

and FUN GAMES

10am-1pm | £5.20 | 5-15 years

(bring a packed lunch with you)

EVERY EVENING MONDAY TO

FRIDAY

SHOKK GYM / DANCE MATS

from 4.30pm, £1.70 per session

or £8.70 per month on a casual

monthly payment.

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Mini Madness

A fun morning of themed activities including multi-






10am –12.30pm | £3.50

WEEK 2: 28 July Super Heroes




Summer Sports Camp

Come down to this jam packed afternoon of

sports, games and competitions. From handball to

hockey, football to dodgeball there is something for

everyone. Bring with you: Drinks

Mondays | 28 July, 4, 11 August

1pm – 3pm | £3

WEEKS 2-4

Middleton

Summer Fun Day

An exciting and action packed day



throughout the summer, such as:

climbing, bmxing, dodgeball, swimming,

arts & crafts and much more.

There will be plenty going on to keep

the kids happy. Tuesdays are not to be

missed!

Bring with you: Drinks, lunch and

swimming kit

Tuesdays | 29 July, 5, 12, 19, 26

August | 10am – 12.30pm | 5-7

years | £1.50

Wet N Wild

This exciting and energetic activity includes our

fantastic Water Inflatable. Take part in some sports

and fun assault courses before taking to the pool

in the head to head gauntlet inflatable. Drinks and

swimming kit required.

Monday 18 August | 1.15pm – 3.15pm | £3

WEEK 5

Tuesdays | 29 July, 5, 12, 19, 26

August | 10am – 3pm | 8-12 years

£2.50

WEEKS 2-6

Funded by Middleton

Holiday @ Home

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Sport Zone

Full day of sports activities and fun, including multi-

sports, a range of games and a fun pool session. Bring

with you: Packed lunch, drinks and swimming kit.

Thursdays | 24, 31 July, 7, 14, 21, 28 August

10am – 3pm | £4.50

WEEKS 1-6

Sports Stars

Take part in a variety of sports coaching and develop and

learn new skills. Delivered by fully qualified coaches, from

Rugby & Football to Basketball and Tennis.

Fridays | 25 July, 8, 15 & 22 August

1pm – 3pm | £3

WEEKS 1, 3, 4, 5


Commonwealth Sports Festival

Come along and take part in this fun competition and

be crowned Middleton Arena’s multi-sport champions.

Compete in a variety of sports inspired by the

Commonwealth Games. Medals, trophies and prizes to be

won. Bring with you: Drinks

Friday 1 August | 1pm – 4pm | £3

WEEK 2

Soft Play session

Bring along your child to this fun soft play session.

Children can climb, crawl and play with all our soft play

equipment in a safe environment.

Tuesdays | 22, 29 July, 5, 12, 19, 26 August

1.30pm – 2.30pm | 50p

WEEKS 1-6

Fit N Fun

Take part in a fun fitness, sports and swim session

this summer. Work out in our exciting boot camp style

fitness sessions and sports camp lead by fully qualified

instructors and then take to the water to take part in a

splash session. Bring with you: Drinks and swimming kit.

Wednesdays | 23, 30 July, 6, 13, 20, 27 August

1pm – 3pm | £3

WEEKS 1-6

Active Kids

Half a day of activities including multi-sports, games

and a fun pool skills session. Bring with you: Drinks and

swimming kit.

Fridays | 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 10am – 12.30pm £3.50

WEEKS 2-6

Monday Movies –

Superhero Special

Come along to Middleton Arena’s Superhero season and

watch your favourite characters on the big screen with

your friends and families. No booking required please pay

on arrival.

Mondays | 10.30am start, doors open from 10am

under 16’s £2.50, Adults £4, Family ticket £11

Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult

WEEK 3: Monday 4 August – Bolt

WEEK 4: Monday 11 August – Astro Boy

WEEK 5: Monday 18 August – Rise of the

Guardians

WEEK 6: Monday 25 August – Kung Fu Panda

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Octopus 1

7 Day Course

Full £34.30, PTL £25.90, Academy Direct

Debit Members £25.90

Focusing on confidence and fundamentals of

swimming. Suitable for 5 - 8 years (Small Pool)

WEEK 1: Wednesday 23, Thursday 24,

Friday 25 July

WEEK 2: Tuesday 29, Wednesday 30,

Thursday 31 July, Friday 1 August

11.30am – 12noon


STAnley 1

7 Day Course



Focusing on confidence and fundamentals of

swimming.


Friday 25 July



11am – 11.30am

RLSS Rookie Lifeguard

Course

7 Day Course - Large pool



A great way to learn basic lifeguarding and survival

skills. No buoyancy aids to be worn.

Must be able to swim 25metres.


Friday 25 July



9.15am – 10am

For Public Swimming Sessions visit the website or pick up details from the Centre.Booking is required for all sessions in advance.

Snorkelling

4 Day Course

Special Offer

Full £16, PTL £12, Academy Direct Debit

Members £12

Learn how to snorkel during your holidays.

Participants should be confident submerging under

water. No buoyancy aids to be worn.

5-7 years should be able to swim 10metres,

8-12 years should be able to swim 25metres.

5-7 years (Learner pool)

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

11.15am – 12noon

WEEK 3: 5 – 8 August


8-12 years (Large pool)


9.15am – 10am



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Kayaking

4 Day Course - Large pool

Special Offer Full £16, PTL £12, Academy

Direct Debit Members £12

Fun kayaking sessions including basic skills and

safety. Participants should be confident

submerging under water.

No buoyancy aids to be worn.


9.15am – 10am


Diving4 Day Diving Course - Large pool

Special Offer Full £16, PTL £12, Academy


Take part in this fun diving class lead by our fully

qualified instructors. Sessions include stretching

and gliding skills to performing shallow dives for

competition swimming.

Must be confident in deep water, Link4Life Swim

Academy Goldfish 2 or above.


9.15am – 10am


Aqua Tots +Confidence in water for parents with babies and

toddlers.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | 12.15pm

– 1.15pm | Full £4.60 | PTL £2.30

WEEKS 1-6

Family Aqua Fun

Fun splash session with floats and play equipment.

Sessions running every week.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Public

swimming prices apply

*Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

1pm – 2pm | Large pool

*Mondays and Wednesdays

1.15pm – 2pm | Small pool

Saturdays | 2pm – 3pm

Large and small pool

Fun tennis coaching sessions, for ages 5-14 years. There will be 4 days of learning skills leading up to fun competitions on the Friday of each week. Learn new skills and compete in fun tournaments! All children will receive a medal and certificate for attending. Prizes and medal to be won.

All equipment will be provided. Suitable sports clothing must be worn on the courts at all times.

(No jeans or denim, suitable footwear i.e trainers must be worn on the courts at all times. If the weather is cold please ensure your child has warm clothing). Light refreshments will be provided but it would be advisable to bring a drink and something to eat.

All Courses are £20 to attend for the full week. Please note the camp can only be booked for the full week and not individual days. Payment needs to be paid upfront to secure your booking.

Payment by cash or cheques. Cheques must be made payable to Link4Life ( not to the Tennis Club). Please write your child’s name in full on the back of the cheque.

For further details and bookings please contact Sylvia Decker on 07800672367

TENNIS SUMMER CAMPS

Alkrington Tennis Club

The Pavilion, Uplands, MiddletonMonday 4 – Friday 8 August 2014

10am – 12noon for 5-9 years1pm-3pm for 10-14 years

Middleton Tennis Club Towncroft Avenue

Monday 28 July – Friday 1 August 2014

10am-12noon for ages 5-9 years1pm-3pm for ages 10-14 years

Monday 11 – Friday 15 August 2014

10am – 12noon for ages 5-9 years1pm-3pm for ages 10-14 years

* FREE SPLASH

SESSIONS

First come first served,

for the first 50 people

at each session.

Funded by

Middleton Township

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JULY TO FRIDAY 29

AUGUST 2014

Summer Fun

Afternoon

An exciting and action packed afternoon



throughout the summer such as:

dodgeball, swimming, trampolining, arts

& crafts and much more. There will be

plenty going on to keep the kids happy -

start your week in style!

Bring with you: Drinks & swimming kit

Mondays | 28 July, 4, 11, 18

August | 12.15pm – 3.30pm | £2

WEEKS 2-5

Funded by Heywood

Township

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Turbo Tots

Drop in to our fun soft play session for children

under 5 years’ olds. Get your children active, learn

to play and interact with other kids. Parent/guardian

must supervise their child/ren at all times.

Tuesdays | 22, 29 July, 5, 12, 19 & 26

August | 9.30am – 12noon | £1.70

WEEKS 1-6

Village Glee

Like to sing and dance or want to try something

new? Then why not come along to Heywood’s

Village Glee session. Learn dances and songs and

be involved in energetic performances. Not to be

missed. Bring with you: Drinks

Tuesdays | 29 July, 5, 12, 19 & 26 August

1pm – 3pm | £2.50

WEEKS 2-6

Trampolining

Bounce, tuck, pike and even somersault in this fun

trampoline session. Awards to be achieved.

Tuesdays | 29 July, 5, 19 August

12noon – 1pm for 5-7 years | £2.50

Tuesdays | 29 July, 5, 19 August

1pm – 2pm & 2pm - 3pm for 8-12 years

£2.50

WEEKS 2, 3, 5

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Sport Zone

A full day jam packed with sports activities and

fun, including multi-sports, a range of games and a

fun pool session. Bring with you: Drinks, lunch and

swimming kit.

Thursdays | 24 & 31 July, 7, 14, 21, 28

August | 10am - 3pm | £4.50

WEEKS 1-6

Fit N Fun

Take part in a gym, swim, and fun morning. Join

in with a fun pool session, a workout in the youth

gym, and have a go at a variety of sports. Bring

with you: Drinks & swimming kit.

Fridays | 25 July, 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 August

10am – 1pm | £3.50

WEEKS 1-6

Youth Gym

Take a workout in our junior gym. Fitness

instructors on hand to help you out with your own

individual training programme.

Mondays | 28 July, 4, 11 & 18 August

11am – 12noon | £2.70

WEEKS 2-5

Wednesdays | 23 & 30 July, 6, 13, 20 & 27

August | 10am – 11am | £2.70

WEEKS 1-6

Fridays | 25 July, 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 August

10am – 11am | £2.70

WEEKS 1-6

Mini Madness

A fun session of themed activities including multi-





Wednesdays | 23 & 30 July, 6, 13, 20 & 27

August | 10.45am– 2pm | £3.50

WEEK 1: 23 July Around the World

WEEK 2: 30 July Super Heroes



WEEK 5: 20 August Book Characters


Football Fridays

Football coaching, skills, tournaments, crossbar

challenge, it’s all taking place here at Heywood

Sports Village. Bring with you: appropriate footwear

for both inside and outside & drinks.


1.30pm – 3.30pm | £2.50

WEEKS 1-6

Sports Camp

A fun filled session of sports, games and coaching

focussing on a specific sport each week. Test

out your skills in challenges and take part in mini

competitions. Bring with you: Drinks

Tuesdays | 12 & 26 August | 1pm – 3pm

£3

WEEKS 4 & 6

FA Tesco Skills

Football Coaching

Free football coaching for children 5-11 years

delivered by FA qualified coaches. To reserve

your place please book online at www.thefa.com/

tescoskills or contact [email protected]

Monday 18 & Wednesday 20

August | 10am – 1pm | FREE

WEEK 5

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Aqua Tots Plus

Fun water confidence session for babies and

toddlers from approx 3 months plus accompanied

by parent / carer. With the support of a qualified

instructor.

Mondays and Tuesdays | 12.15pm-1.15pm

Wednesdays and Saturdays

11.30am-12.30pm

WEEKS 2-6

Sessions running every week starting

Monday 28 July – Saturday 30 August

No Session on 25 August due to Bank

Holiday

Cost: £4.40 per session, £2.40 with PTL,

1 child admitted free

For Public Swimming Sessions visit the website or pick up details from the Centre.

Aqua FunFun splash session with floats and play equipment.

Monday 28 July – Saturday 30 August

Mondays and Thursdays

4.30pm – 5.30pm

Saturdays 10.45am – 11.30am | Large Pool

WEEKS 2-6

Public swimming prices apply

Link4Life Swim Academy

Beginners - Learn to Swim

Stanley 1 and Octopus 1

3 & 4 Day Courses

30 minute lesson each day

STA Swim Awards Taster Session – focusing on

confidence and fundamentals of swimming. No

experience necessary. Ages 3+. Session is in the

small pool.

Monday 28 July – Thursday 31 July

10am – 10.30am

Monday 4 August – Thursday 7 August

10am – 10.30am


10am – 10.30am


10am – 10.30am

Tuesday 26 August – Thursday 28 August

10am 10.30am

WEEKS 2-6

Link4Life Swim Academy

Beginners - Learn to Swim

Octopus 2+

3 & 4 Day Courses

30 minute lesson each day

STA Swim Awards Taster Session – focusing

on confidence and fundamentals of swimming.

Participants should be confident in the water and

some swimming experience. Ages 3+. Session is in

the small pool.

Monday 28 July – 31 July

10.30am – 11am


10.30am – 11am


10.30am – 11am

WEEKS 2, 4, 5

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Stroke Improvement Clinic

4 Day Course – 45 minute each day

Participants should be confident as the session is

in the large pool. The course is aimed at developing

participants breathing and co-ordination of the front

crawl breaststroke and backstroke.


9.15am - 10am

WEEK 4

Booking is required for all

sessions in advance.

Reduced Special Price

4 Day Course price:

£12, PTL £9, Swim Scheme


3 Day Course price:

£9, PTL £6.75, SwimScheme

Direct Debit Members £6.75

Adventure

swimming

Arts & Heritage

Fitness & Health

Sports & Leisure

More ActiveMore Often!More Fun

Weekly Activities for Children & Young People

Make sure you have a copy of the

Link4Life Go4it Term Time Activities

Programme. Ask reception for a

copy !

Family Aqua Fun

Fun splash session with floats and play equipment.

Sessions running every week.

Friday 1 August – Friday 29 August

Fridays | 12noon – 1.30pm | Learner Pool

Children must be accompanied by an

adult. Public swimming prices apply

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at Marland Golf Course’s 18 Hole

Pay & Play parkland course

5237 Yards, Par 67

NO BOOKING REQUIRED - MONDAY TO FRIDAY

Weekend booking necessary up to 2pm

All green fees include golfers

accident insurance

Junior Green Fees

Monday-Friday £3.70

Weekend £4.40

A GREATDAY’S GOLF


Located inside Springfield Park approximately 2 miles from Rochdale town centre and 10 minutes from M62, J20. FREE Parking

SUMMER SOCIETY PACKAGES

With Success to the Plough Pub Restaurant. Ask for Details

COME AND TRY THE NEW AND

IMPROVED FACILITIES

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Weekend £17.50

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TO GET INVOLVED:Just turn up to the session and

see one of the coaches for a registration form.

For more information please contact Jonathan Hayhurst 01706 926231

or 07800 672365

Or email [email protected]

FREE OF

CHARGE


2014

North WestThe Rochdale Borough Team

NEEDS YOU for the

ROCHDALEBalderstone Park/Playing fields, Balderstone Rd, RochdaleTuesday 29 July, 1pm-3pm Turf Hill Community Centre, Neston Rd, OL16 4XWWednesday 30 July, 1pm-3pm Newbold, meet at Moss Street Youth Centre, Moss St, OL16 5NLThursday 31 July, 1pm-3pm Wardleworth Kick Pitch, off South Street, Rochdale Tuesday 5, Thursday 7 August, 1pm-3pm Heybrook Primary School Kick Pitch, Rochdale Wednesday 6 August, 1pm-3pm Sparth Community Centre, Norman Road, OL11 4HSMonday 4, Tuesday 5, Thursday 7 August, 1pm-3pm Spotland Primary School, Kick Pitch, Edmund St, OL12 6QG Monday 11 August, 1pm-3pm Wednesday 13 August, 1pm-3pm Falinge Kick Pitch, off Howard Street, Rochdale Tuesday 12 August, 1pm-3pm

Broadfield Park, playing fields next to play area, Rochdale Monday 18 August, 1pm-3pmWednesday 20 August, 1pm-3pm Springfield Park Kick Pitch, Bolton Rd, OL10 1AH Tuesday 19 August, 1pm-3pm

Ages 8 - 14

MIDDLETONBoarshaw Community Centre, Stanycliffe Lane, Middleton, M24 2PB Mondays | 28 July, 4, 11, 18 August, 6pm-8pm Springvale Youth Centre, Oldham Rd, Middleton, M24 2LDTuesdays | 29 July, 5, 12, 19, 26 August, 6pm-8pm Fridays | 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August , 6pm-8pm

Rhodes Youth Centre, Kelvin Ave, M24 4RAThursdays | 31 July, 7, 14, 21, 28 August , 6pm-8pm

HEYWOODDarnhill Kick Pitch, Sutherland Rd, OL10 3RYMonday 28 July to Friday 1 August Inclusive, 1pm-3pm

Mutual Mills Complex, Aspinall Street, Heywood, OL10 4HP Monday 11 August, 1pm-3pmTuesdays | 29 July, 5, 19, 26 August, 1pm-3pm

Hopwood Kick Pitch, behind Primary School, Magdala St, Heywood, OL10 2HN Tuesday 26 August to Friday 29 August Inclusive, 1pm-3pm

SummerSummer

The Kids Summer Fun Show25 August – 27 August

Children’s Variety show featuring music, dance, comedy and magic plus games and activities to entertain the children in the last week of the summer holidays. Presented by Gillian Battersby

Performance Information: 2pm

Ticket Information: All Tickets £6

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Watch Out For

Hubbard'sCupboardsMon 27 - Thur 30 October and Sat 1st Novemberall performances 2pm

Direct from Edinburgh Fringe 2014! Hubbard’s Cupboards junk shop is filled with magical mayhem when a storybook comes to life! Join Hubbard and son on a riotous, rip-roaring adventure of brave knights, creepy castles and wicked witches. Warning: this show contains epic silliness!Prices: All tickets £6, family ticket £20

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SUMMER SCHOOLMonday 4 - Friday 15 August (excluding Saturday & Sunday)This very special summer school will comprise of workshops, tutorials and rehearsals, preparing the students to put on a full musical production of Grease.

They will have the opportunity to tread the boards with a musical director, full set and costumes and to perform with a live band. The programme shall be run by industry professionals who will be able to pass their expertise and knowledge onto everyone involved.

Pricing: £150 for the two week programme. Ages 6-18 years.

Tickets available from the box office.Advanced booking essential

Grease is presented through special arrangement with and all authorised performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW), 570 Seventh Avenue, Suite 2100, New York, NY 10018. www.theatricalrights.com

SUMMER SHOWFriday 15 & Saturday 16 August Performance Information: Friday 15 August at 7.30pm,Saturday 16 August at 2.30pm & 7pm

Tickets Information: Adults £5, Children /Concessions £4

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CYCLING – ONE OF THE BEST ROUTES TO GOOD HEALTH & FITNESS

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• Organised rides on local bridleways, trails and towpaths

• Activ8teme Learn to Ride adult cycle training and weekly rides

• Mountain bike sessions for children and young people

• Mountain bike taster sessions for schools and events

• Courses on bike maintenance and navigation

• Accessible cycling for people with disabilities

• Healthcycles regular group exercise sessions

• Access to funding (for eligible groups)

• Duke of Edinburgh expeditions

We’ll get you ON YOURBIKE!

To find out more contact Dave Hunt, Outdoor Development Officer

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Heritage Open Days11-14 September 2014

Every year on four days in September, Heritage Open Days celebrates England’s fantastic architecture and culture by offering free access to properties that are usually closed to the public or normally charge for admission. Buildings of every age, style and function throw open their doors, from town halls to temples. There’s truly something for everyone!

For the full Rochdale Borough programme Call 01706 924928 or Visit www.link4life.org/hods

FREE TOEXPLORECelebrating 20 Years of Opening the Doors

Ath let icsBadminton

Cycl ingFi tness

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RoundersSwimming

activ8teme is a NEW programme for adults only. To find out more, visit us at

activ8teme #getmeactive

PAY AS YOU GO | LOW COST SESSIONSGET ME ACTIVE! HAVE FUN!

Do you want to exercise but don’t have time?

Email or text your name and email/postal address to: [email protected] or 07976 498 629 before 31 August 2014 and receive 1 x FREE adult swim voucher (valid to use at Link4Life Centres between 8 September – 24 October 2014).

For more information on our programme and how to get started, contact Sarah Shard on: 01706 926239 / 07976 498 629.

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SPECIAL OFFER – FREE ADULT SWIM VOUCHER!

Do you want to try something new which is low cost & you can just

turn up to without having to book ahead?

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