Summer Holidays Activities Guide

Summer Holidays Activities Guide
For Children, Young People & Families
Summer 2012
Produced by Family Information Zone
11 Orchard St, Newport, PO30 1JZ. Tel: 01983 821999 Email:familyinfozone@iow.gov.uk
Family Information Zone holds no responsibility for the information provided in
this booklet. Please contact the activity provider if you have any queries relating
to the activity.
01983 821999
Email: familyinfozone@iow.gov.uk
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Newport
IW
PO30 1JZ
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Sure Start Children’s Centres
Sure Start Children’s Centre Ryde, Tel 01983 617617
Sure Start Children’s Centre The Bays, Sandown, Tel 01983 408718
Sure Start Children’s Centre The Bays, Shanklin Tel 01983 867310
Sure Start Children’s Centre Ventnor, Tel 01983 857372
Sure Start Children’s Centre West Wight, Tel 01983 756935
Sure Start Children’s Centre West Newport, Tel 01983 537390
Sure Start Children’s Centre East Newport, Tel 01983 529208
Sure Start Children’s Centre Cowes, Tel 01983 291719
Sure Start Children’s Centre East Cowes, Tel 01983 294701
Sure Start Children’s Centres provide access to services and activities and groups for families and carers with children aged 0-5. Groups and
activities are usually run for free but a donation may be required.
Please contact the Children’s Centre nearest you to see what they have to offer during the holidays and in Term Time. Alternatively you can check
out their details on www.wightchyps.org.uk
If you require further information on all Parent and Toddler Groups Islandwide, please call FIZ or pop in and see us to pick up a copy of our Parent
and Toddler Group Booklet. FIZ, 11 Orchard St, Newport, PO30 1JZ. Tel: 01983 821999. Email: familyinfozone@iow.gov.uk
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Name
The Island Day Nursery
Shalfleet Little Explorers
Tops Day Nursery
YMCA Daycamps
Club Cool
Seashells Early Years Centre
Cheeky Chimps Fun Club
The Island – Little Herons
Chatterbox Pre-school
Berry Hill Childcare
YMCA Winchester House
Freshwater Early Years Centre
Scallywags
Bright Sparks
Fun at Brighstone
Fun to Learn Activity Club
Tops Day Nursery
Scallywags
Oakfield
Play Zone
Windmills
The Island – Hope Childcare
Scallywags
Berry Hill
Gatten &Lake
Furzehill
Ventnor Community Early Years
Area
Newport
Shalfleet
Newport
Newport
Cowes
East Cowes
Ryde
Wootton
Ryde
Sandown
Lake
Freshwater
Newport
Newport
Brighstone
Newport
Newport
Cowes
Ryde
Ryde
Bembridge
Sandown
Sandown
Lake
Shanklin
Shanklin
Ventnor
Telephone number
533334
760269
520334
525423
293261
290575
562414
884801
882722
717363
862441
755287
530433
559098
740285
822371/522826
520334
530433
564030
563372
873575
408392
530433
717363
865958
864897
856868
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Brook Road, Chessell nr Calbourne, Isle of Wight PO41 0UE
01983 531248
www.chessellpotterybarns.co.uk
LONDON 2012
CAPTURE THE MOMENT
Monday 23rd July - Friday 31st August
Be inspired to paint your own Olympic design on a beautiful piece of hand made English pottery this summer. If you don’t fancy
painting freehand, don’t worry there are some iconic, new decorating sponges cut to make a professional finish nice and easy –
including an Olympic cup, bicycle, football, an Olympic torch and rings, plus, of course, several famous London landmarks including
St Paul’s, a London Bus and the London Eye.
The studio will be adorned with the London 2012 theme and there will be pottery examples out on display to spark your imagination
and help get you started.
Studio fee £5.50 per person (not per item) covers all materials, demonstration, plus glazing and firing of all items decorated that
session. Choose from an extensive range of blank pottery, which includes our own cream ware blanks, as well as Emma Bridgewater.
The Gift Barn will be stocked with plenty of pocket money toys over the summer holidays for the children as well as the usual Emma
Bridgewater pottery, gifts and cards, and selection of traditional toys and games.
All ages welcome. Free entrance. Disabled access. Baby changing. Free parking.
Decorating Studio, Gift Barn, Courtyard Café & Coffee Lounge open daily 9:30-5:30.
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Barnardo’s Summer Activities Programme
Mornings—9.30am to 12pm*. Afternoons—12.30pm to 3pm.
Activities for ages 6-13 unless stated
*Except Sport which is 9am to 12pm.
To book, please ring Barnardo’s on 01983 616607 or email res@barnardos.org.uk
Morning
Afternoon
Tuesday 21st
Storytelling and Music
all day workshop
Tuesday 14th
Wednesday
15th
Sports (9am to
12pm)
Lego / Games /
Arts and
Crafts
Arts and Crafts
Film Club
Cookery
Treasure Hunt
Thursday 16th Play Activities
Arts and Crafts
Film Club
Primary School Wednesday
22nd
Sports (9am to
Thursday 23rd 12pm)
At Oakfield
Primary School
At Dover Park
Lego / Games /
Crochet Art
3.30pm-5pm
Pool Party (at
Waterside
Pool)- ages 813 only)
At Greenmount Wednesday
Primary School 29th
Sports (9am to
12pm)
Cycling Fun!
PLUS
Bowling Trip – Thursday 30th August - £10 per child –10am to 1pm, 2 games of bowl and lunch/drinks
Robin Hill Family Trip – Thursday 9th August – all day - £10 per adult, £7 - 5+ children, £3 - 0-4 years
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Club Cool
Ofsted Registered
Summer Holidays
Club Cool are open on the following days
(including all staff development days)
23rd - 27th July
Club Cool Holiday activities include:
Day Trips to Island Attractions – Owl and Monkey
Haven – IOW Zoo – Brading Roman Villa – Godshill
Model Village – Solent Harbour Cruise – And Many
More
Drama & Dance
Arts & Crafts
Sports – Mini Olympics – Football – Martial Arts
30th July - 3rd August
Cooking – Baking - Picnics
6th - 10th August
Visits from Interesting Speakers & Lots More!
13th - 17th August
20th-24th August
Hours of Operation and Prices
Bank Holiday – 27th August – Closed
Price is per child/session
28th – 31st August
3rd, 4th and 5th September
8am – 5pm
Club Cool Holiday Club is for children
Aged between 4 and 11 years of age.
Please contact Julie Durno for more details.
Tel 07511 709744
Julie.durno@cowespri.iow.sch.uk
Cowes Primary School, Edinburgh Close, Cowes, PO31 8HF
8am – 12 noon or 1pm – 5pm
8am – 1pm or 12 noon – 5pm
8am – 5pm £
£11.50
£13.75
22.50
Alternating Mondays/Fridays and occasional Wednesdays Trips
need to be full day bookings.
Children will need to bring a packed lunch and wear suitable
clothing.
An extra charge on top of Club Cool Holiday Fees will be
applicable for the following trips:
Brading Roman Villa - £6.25 (includes Mosaic Tile)
Godshill Model Village - £2.00. Amazon World - £6.00
Solent Harbour Cruises £3.85. IOW Zoo £5.00
IOW Bus Museum £2.00
Owl & Monkey Haven £5.00
Discounts available for full week bookings and siblings bookings
for whole day sessions. Please ask for more details
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FARMER JACK’S AMAZING MAIZE
MAZE
Miles of fun for all the family! The maze is all about the
Animal Games – follow the clues and have a go at the
keep fit activities.
Takes 1 – 2hours
Friday 20 July – Sunday 30 September
10am – 4pm
£4 per person or £12 for a family of 4
Way Forward
Fossil Hunt Family Fossil hunt at Brook Bay. Everyone will go home with something they can treasure for ever. Get to see the dino foot casts and much more. Brook Bay Car Park Saturday 28th July 2pm – 4pm £5 per person or £15 for 4 people. Under 3’s are free Tel: 01983 527530
www.farmerjacks.co.uk
Arreton Old Village
Tel 01983 523000 www.wayforwardprogramme.co.uk
Part of IoW based charity Osel Enterprises 8
RSPCA Gala Day
Dog show, dog agility and other dog displays, grand raffle,
many stalls including other animal charities, refreshments
including home made cakes, plenty for all the family to see
and do, come and meet all the animals in our care.
Sandown Bay Regatta
Sunday 12 August
Sandown Bay Regatta will take place on
the beach and Esplanade at Sandown
from 10am.
Team events and fun for the whole
family. Regatta ends with firework
display at 21.30
Sunday 29 July 2012
11am – 4pm
£4 per adult, children free
Tel: 01983 855254
RSPCA Animal Centre
Bohemia Corner, Godshill.
No Admission Fees
Sandown Bay Regatta Association
Tel: 07593 803807
See local press for further details
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Isle of Wight Pearl Isle of Wight Jigsaw Puzzle Festival
Monday 13 August to Saturday 18 August
10am – 4pm
Annual FREE family fun days.
Bring your kids along so you can relax and enjoy the venue or relax with a coffee while we keep the little ones entertained for a couple of hours. Good old fashioned fun with silly races, entertainers and more. Details released of each day’s schedule nearer the time on our Facebook page and website. 100’s of completed Jigsaw Puzzles on display and for
sale.
Come to see and buy the huge range of puzzles on
display during this 6 day festival. These include 3D,
double sided, murder mystery and crossword puzzles
Display changes by the minute.
St James Church, Church Path, East Cowes
Adults £1.50, accompanied children free, otherwise 50p
Tel 01983 294075
www.wix.com/jigsawfestival/iow
The hospice will be attending with fun and games of their own too. Fun days will run on:
Thursday 16Aug
Thursday 23 Aug
Thursday 30 Aug
Between 1pm and 4pm
Please check local press and IoW Pearl web/facebook for up to the minute information nearer the given dates www.iowpearl.co.uk 10
Newfound Friends Dog Rescue at the Folly
…the return of the beautiful rescue dogs from Newfound
Friends to the Isle of Wight. These magnificent
Newfoundland Dogs bring their well honed life saving
skills to the Folly Inn, Whippingham for an amazing
rescue demonstration from the River Medina.
The Island Highland Gathering
The Folly Inn
Whippingham
Sunday 12 August
At 11am
If you would like to be involved in this activity please
contact the Earl Mountbatten Fundraising team on 01983
528989. Minimum of £20 to be rescued
IW Steam Railway
Saturday 21 July – Tuesday 24 July
Day Out with Thomas
Bring your children along to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway
to meet characters from the tip British children’s TV
phenomenon, including the Sir Topham Hat, Mrs Kyndley, The
Fat Controller & Thomas with the ‘Troublesome Trucks’,
Mavis the diesel engine & Rose the traction engine.
Other fun attractions include face painting, bouncycastle,
vintage bus rides, childrens treasure hunt & play area
www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk
01983 882204
The Island Highland Gathering is going to feature an
impressive line up of music: with more pipe and drum
bands in competition,
2 music stages, 2 main arenas, professional
demonstration kitchen…. ‘have a go’ piping sessions and
of course, the crowd favourite, the Island Highland
Triathlon!
Sunday 19 August
From 10am
Robin Hill County Park
Arreton
Cost: Robin Hill Park charges
An Earl Mountbatten Hospice Event
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National Trust Family Friendly Events and Activities on the Isle of Wight, Summer 2012
www.nationaltrust.org.uk Tel: 01983 741020
Summer Nature Trail: make more of your visit to Bembridge Windmill with our free summer nature trail for families in and around the mill.
Runs from Tues 24 July to Mon 3 Sept. Normal admission charges apply. National Trust members free.
Bembridge Windmill (on corner of Mill Rd and High St, Bembridge.
Dragonflies! Join the National Trust ranger in a search for dragonflies around the ponds of Clamerkin. Sorry no dogs. Booking essential
on 01983 741020. Meet at Clamerkin Barn SZ437 904. Near Newtown. Tue 31 July, 2pm – 4pm. £3 per person.
World War 2 Suitcase of history: Help us unpack our suitcase of history. Will you be able to recognise it’s contents or maybe you will
remember using some of them? Come along, hear their histories and add your recollections to ours. The Needles Old Battery, West High
Down, Alum Bay. PO39 0JH
Tues 31 July. 2pm – 2.30pm. Toilets, Wheelchair access. Normal admission charges apply. No additional charge. National Trust members
free.
Mottistone Common Nightjar Walk: Join the NT ranger for this easy twilight stroll listening to and looking for the nightjars that live on the
common. Bring binoculars if you have them and a torch. The walk is along an easy gravel track with a gentle ascent and is suitable for allterrain wheelchairs or mobility scooters. Sorry no dogs. Booking not required. Meet in the NT car park at the bottom of Strawberry Lane,
Mottistone. SZ 413 837. Thurs 12 July 8.30pm – 11pm. Wheelchair access. No Admission Fees but donations to NT welcome.
Sandcastle and sand sculpture competition. Come and join in with this fun activity organised by the NT. Will yours be the last castle
standing or the best sand sculpture? The last castles standing will be the ones that survive the 1pm high tide and if any are left, will be
judged at 1.30pm. Compton Bay: Park at Hanover Point NT car park SZ 378 841 and meet on the beach near the steps to register
between 10.30am and 11am. No Admission Fees but car parking charges will apply.
Guided tour of Bembridge Fort. Part of the fort is occupied by a factory and the remainder is in a derelict condition, being gradually
restored by volunteers. The fort is not open to visitors but access is possible for adults and children aged 10 and over, on a guided tour
which last approx 1.5 hours. Places should be booked in advance on 01983 741020. £3.50 per person including NT members. Tues 21
August 2pm
A Magical Punch & Judy Show.
Join Island magician David Randini in the orchard at Mottistone Manor Garden for this magical Punch & Judy show suitable for all ages.
Bring a blanket to sit on and a picnic to enjoy afterwards or treat your self in the tea garden. Garden open Sun to Thurs 11am – 5pm (last
entry 4.30pm). Normal admission charges apply. No additional charge. NT members free.
Punch & Judy Shows on Tue 7th Aug, Tue 14th Aug, Tues 21 Aug, Tues 28 Aug. All at 11.30am – 12noon
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National Trust Wildzone Activities Summer 2012
www.nationaltrust.org.uk Tel: 01983 741020
Mottistone Bat Zap. Listen to a talk then try bat detectors in the dark with the NT and the Isle of Wight Bat Hospital on
this Wildzone activity for accompanied children. Aimed at children 5-13 and places should be booked in advance on
01983 741020. Sorry no dogs.
Meet in Mottistone Manor Garden car park SZ 403838, PO30 4ED, between Brighstone and Brook on B3399. Thurs 9
Aug. 7pm – 9.15pm. No Admission Fees. No charge but donations to be shared between the NT and IW Bat Hospital.
Newtown Bat Zap. As above but this time meet at the National Trust Newtown Old Town Hall car park. SZ 423 906.
Thurs 16 Aug, 7pm – 9.15pm
St Helens Duver Bug Hunt. Use sweep nets and bug pots to look for bugs in the long grass, sand and undergrowth
of the Duver, then see them magnified on a monitor screen on this Wildzone activity for accompanied children. Ages 513. Places should be booked in advance on 01983 741020. £5 per discovery pack (usually one pack per family).
Meet at the NT St Helens Duver car park SZ 637 893. Wed 22 Aug, 2pm – 4pm.
Rockpooling at St Helens. Join the NT ranger for this fun activity for accompanied children and discover the amazing
secret life left in the rock pools when the tide’s gone out. Please wear footwear suitable for scrambling over slippery
rocks (old trainers or wellies). Booking essential to guarantee you place on 010983 741020 or email
isleofwight@nationaltrust.org.uk. St Helens Duver. Thurs 23 Aug, 10am – 12noon. £3 per child aged 5 and over. No
charge for accompanying adults.
Mottistone Moth Night. In the evening we will be setting a light trap and looking for moths around the garden on this
Wildzone activity for accompanied children. Then we’ll return the following day at 8.30am to see what has been caught
and to discover what amazing moths inhabit the night skies of Mottistone. Activity to be booked in advance 01983
741020. Sorry no dogs.
Park in Mottistone Manor Garden car park on the B3399 between Brighstone and Brook and then meet in the entrance
to Mottistone Manor Garden (bring a torch!). Thurs 30 Aug, 7.30pm. £3 per child aged 5 and over.
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Carisbrooke Castle
Time Travellers Go…
Secrets & Spies
Calling all super sleuths, secret agents and investigators! Sharpen your detective skills with hands-on spy training. Have
fun with weird wigs and mad moustaches to see if anyone recognised you with your new identity! Find out how real
double agents and spies hid secret information and then, just like “Q” in the James Bond films, have a go at making
gadgets yourself.
Sun 5 to Wed 8 August. 10am – 5pm
Costs Adults £7.50, Concessions £6.80, Children £5.40, Family Ticket £19.50. English Heritage members free. Plus an
additional £1 per child.
Tel 01983 200022
Knights & Princesses
Give that toy sword a whirl and head back in time for activities with a medieval theme.
Become a noble lord in squire
training, learn about etiquette and try on armour in an academy for budding knights and princesses.
Sun 12 to Wed 15 August. 10am – 5pm.
Costs as above.
Gruesome!
Experience a horrible weekend looking at the smelliest, goriest and most gruesome aspects of history. Meet a medieval
surgeon and rat catcher and discover the horrors f medieval disease….even have your face painted with the pox!
Sun 26 to Wed 29 August. 10am – 5pm
Costs as above.
www.english-heritage.org.uk
www
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Chale Show 2012
Sat 4th & Sun 5th of August
Probably the most traditional family summer show on
the Island.
Carisbrooke Castle
Boasting an incredible display of horticultural
exhibits, craft marquee, antique fair, farmers market,
steam fair and vintage vehicles.
Knights Tournament
Fabulous displays in the main arena.
Marvel at medieval knights as they take on the ultimate
tournament. Fully armoured and ready to do battle,
watch knights in hand to hand combat, archery
competitions and much more
Who will reign supreme and be the victor?
Fun for all the family in the beautiful south-west
Wight.
See local press for further details
Garlic Festival
Newchurch
Sat 18th & Sun 19 August
Tues 21 – Thurs 23 August
10am – 5pm
Adults £7.50, Concessions £6.80, Children £5.40, Family
Ticket £19.50
English Heritage Members free
01983 200022
www.english-heritage.org.uk
The Island’s biggest summer show featuring a packed
schedule of stage & arena events. Over 300 commercial
stall, fairground rides, vintage vehicles, edible treats and a
selection of chart-topping acts.
The world famous Isle of Wight garlic flavours everything,
from hot crusty bread to moules, sweetcorn, prawns &
lamb, beer, ice cream, popcorn, olives, coffee & lots more.
An all-day experience to savour
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YOUTH BEACH SOCCER ACADEMY
IWBSA are proud to be working with Elite Soccer's successful Beach
Academy for junior ages 7 to 14, email info@elite-soccer.co.uk to
book your place during the summer holidays at Appley Beach Ryde Isle of
Wight.
Morning and afternoon coaching sessions at our Beach Soccer Academy,
Technique analysis with progression to skill, followed by small sided
games , Free Elite Soccer camp t-shirts, medals and certificates for all
players, with an awards presentation on each day (Parents invited)
For team or individual bookings:- email info@elite-soccer.co.uk or you
can call +44 (0) 7725327754, all coaching days are delivered by
qualified FA Coaches and in a safe environment.
Please note: To ensure quality assurance and a safe coaching
environment numbers are limited. All our coaches are CRB checked.
*NEW DATES* FOR 2012 coming soon
Please use the course code when making a booking info@elite‐soccer.co.uk
August TBC 10am to 3pm Venue: Appley Beach Ryde, IOW Course 1
Ventnor Sea Kayaking
Will be running free sit‐on‐top sea kayaking courses for young people at Ventnor Beach over the summer holidays, held every Friday for 6 weeks beginning 27th July. There are two courses, one AM and one PM There is also the possibility of an all‐day fun intro to sit‐on‐top sea kayaking. Aimed at young people 13 to 25. Qualifying terms and conditions apply to the free sessions. For full current details visit www.ventnorseakayaking.org.uk
Or contact Rob Chuter on 01983 853216 or 07791 523394 August TBC 10am to 3pm Venue: Appley Beach Ryde , IOW Course 2
August TBC 10am to 3pm Venue: Appley Beach Ryde, IOW Course 3
August TBC 10am to 3pm Venue: Appley Beach Ryde, IOW Course 4
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IW Steam Railway
Sat 4th & Sun 5th August
Victorian Weekend
A living, breathing historical experience…
Rediscover a forgotten world with ladies in bustle
gowns, Victorian maids, pearly kings and even
Sherlock Holmes; plus Punch & Judy and
Victorian stalls offering a wealth of
treasures….And performing in authentic
Victorian costume, Fiona Harrison will take you
down ‘memory lane’ with nostalgic music from
the era.
24th -27th August
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Island Steam Show
World-class stunt action from Team Extreme will
make you gasp, cheer and laugh with their
spectacular displays;
While Haven Falconry invite you to soak-up the
beauty and majesty of their birds of prey.
Mr Alexander’s Travelling Show returns.
Traditonal fairground rides, see the Red Indian
encampment, or simply enjoy the Steam Trains.
www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk
01983 882204
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Archaeology Day
Newport Roman Villa
Saturday 21st July
11am-3pm
Island Summer Events
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17 June
“Meadowland Day” at Arreton Down
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts.
21st June
“A Secret Garden”
Guided walks around this wildlife friendly West Wight garden and
grounds
27th June
“Botany, Bugs and Barrows” on Knighton Down
Find out more about the history, flora and invertebrates of this special
site.
6th July
“Nocturnal Night Hike”
A family walk from Bouldnor Forest to Ningwood Common Nature
Reserves.
12th July
“Bouldnor Baywatch” Geology and Conservation Event
Find out more about this fascinating coast and join in with a beach
sweep.
26th July
“Beautiful Butterflies” on Arreton Down
Visit the Nature Reserve and find out more about these colourful insects.
2nd August
“Family Nature Night” at Bouldnor Forest
A hunt for nocturnal wildlife including bats, moths and more.
10th August
“Rockpool Rummage” Family Event at Bembridge Ledges
Celebrate Marine Week and explore the shore for some incredible
creatures.
An archaeologist will be available to
identify your finds – find out more about
the Island’s incredible history.
Bring a large plastic bottle and learn how
to make a Roman water timer.
Or
Make a sundial
£1 entry per person to include craft
activities
For further information contact Corina
Westwood 01983 823433
Or Newport Roman Villa on 01983 529720
Newport Roman Villa
Cypress Road, Newport, PO30 1HE
3rd September “Wildplay” Day in Bouldnor Forest
End the holidays on a high with some adventurous play for over 8’s.
TO FIND OUT MORE AND BOOK YOUR PLACE TELEPHONE 01983 760018 OR EMAIL
kathyg@hwt.org.uk
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Premiership Rugby Academy
London-Irish.com
www.rugbycamps.com
London Irish Summer Rugby camps will be run by the London
Irish Community Coaches who use several of the same training
techniques used by our academy and first team players.
All camps are suitable for children aged 6-16 years and all
participants will receive a complimentary match ticket and a
London Irish water bottle. To book onto our camps please visit
www.london-irish.com/lirugbycamps.ink
Wednesday 1st – Friday 3rd August
9.30 – 15.30
Smallbrook Stadium
Age: U7-U16
£99
Medina IoW Parkrun
Weekly Free 5km Timed Run
Saturdays at 9am
Why not run with your friends or family?
Medina I.O.W parkun is free but you must register
in advance.
Visit www.parkrun.org.uk/medina/home
Skateboard lessons/club at the West Wight Leisure Centre over the summer holidays
All skateboards and safety equipment is supplied if needed and ramps and other obstacles are there too.
All ages and abilities are catered for.
Lessons/Club are on Tuesdays from 9-12 and on Fridays from 10.45 -1.45 and start on Tuesday 24th July and Friday
27th July.
Lessons/club finish on August Tues 28th. Each lesson lasts 1 hour and costs £4
Tuesdays: 1st lesson 9:00 – 10:00 is for ages 5-9
2nd lesson 10:00 – 11:00 is for ages 9-13
3rd lesson 11:00 –
12.noon is for ages 13+
3rd lesson 12.45 – 1.45 is for
Fridays: 1st lesson 10.45-11.45 is for ages 5-9 2nd lesson 11.45 – 12.45 is for ages 9-13
ages 13+
Any other questions please contact John Cattle on 01983 299799 or 07917 891555
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Fossil Walks with Dinosaur Isle
Dinosaur Isle will be running over 30 fossil walks during the Summer Holidays at
four of the Island’s stunning beaches.
Visit their website www.dinosaurisle.com call them on 01983 404344 or call into
the museum shop to book a place on the walks taking place at Yaverland,
Shanklin, Brook or Compton Bay.
There will also be a Landscape Geology and Fossil walk, suitable for Adults
and Teenagers which will run from Ventnor Botanic Gardens to the Coastal
Centre and back. To look at the way the moving geology at Ventnor has affected
the shape of the gound, influenced coastal defences and buildings, plants
and lizards, and continues to produce cracks in roads and walls. We will look for
ancient fossils in the large blocks of Carboniferous limestone used to protect the
base of the cliffs and sea-walls.
Return to the Palm Court Cafe for optional lunch.
Booking essential for all walks
Adults £4.80,
Children (ages 3 to 15) £3.20,
Family (2+2) £15.00,
Family (2+3) £17.00
Concession (pensioners/students) £4.00.
Culver Parade, Sandown, Isle of Wight PO36 8QA
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Seaside Story Walks
Find out why the sea is salty, why the crab has no head, look for beach treasure and
discover how strong a limpet’s grip can be.
Each weekend in the school holidays, come rain or shine, storyteller Sue Bailey will lead a
story walk along the beach. There will be plenty of stops for stories, riddles and rhymes as
well as the chance to explore some rock pools.
Cost £3, Duration 11/2 hours.
Saturday 28th Totland Bay 2pm
Saturday 4th Shanklin
10.30am
Sunday 12th Totland Bay 2pm
Sunday 19th Gurnard 10.30am
Sunday 26th Shanklin 2pm
Sunday 2nd Sept Gurnard 10.30am
For more information and to find the meeting point, telephone Sue on 07837 601 315
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West Wight Sports Centre
Summer Holidays 2012
www.westwight.co.uk
01983 752168
Swimming
Lessons
Intensive week long lessons every week
Private lessons
Fun hours every Mon – Fri 1100 – 1200
Pools open every day to the public
Diving
Beginners and up to learning a back dive Fridays 27 July, 3 & 24 Aug 10 – 11am
Snorkelling
Tuesdays and Thursdays 24 July until 30 Aug
Raft Racing
Wednesdays 25 July until 29 Aug
Parent and Baby swim Tuesdays and Thursdays 24 July until 30 Aug
Tots and Toddlers Family swim
Mondays and Fridays 23 July until 31 Aug
Dry sports
Combat sports
Fencing
Kick Boxing
Karate
Taekwondo
Tuesdays 31 July until 21 Aug 12–1
Fridays 3 and 24 Aug 12-1
Dates and times to be confirmed
Wednesdays 25 July until 29 Aug 11-12
Football(Ages 11–13 only)
Badminton
Mons 30 July until 13 Aug 9-11am and Tues 7, 14, 28 Aug 5.30-7.30
Mondays 23 July until 20 Aug 1215-1315
Gymnastics
Thurs 26 July, 9 & 23 Aug
Trampolining
Thurs 2,16, 30 Aug 9.30-10.30
Mini movers
Weds and Fri..year round
9.30-10.30
Junior Gym (age 14 +) Mon – Fri 4.30-6.30 year round
Courts available to hire for:
Badminton, short tennis, tennis (full size), football, basketball (one court or full size), volleyball,
Café open every day for hot meals and snacks
West Wight Sports Centre
Moa Place
Freshwater PO40 9XH
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Dance Vibez performing arts
and Dance camp
20th -23rd August
1pm -5pm
£40 per week
Mixture of Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, singing and
performance.
Showcase of the week finishing in a final
performance to parents on the last day.
Contact: Carol Ward Reynolds
Carisbrooke Central Cluster Extended Services
Manager
Carol.ward-reynolds@carisbrooke.iow.sch.uk
07928 591629
Pre School Gymnastics
Carisbrooke College
(East Gym)
Friday 27th July
9.30am – 10.15am
10.30am – 11.15am
£4 per session
Wednesday 1st August
9.30am – 10.30am
10.30am -11.15am
Please contact Karen Lakey on 07974 992794
Or
Carol Ward-Reynolds on 07928 591629
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Bikeability Cycle Training
Formerly known as Cycling Proficiency
Free Bikeability cycle training courses
throughout the summer holidays.
23rd -26th July at Shanklin Fire Station
12.30pm – 14.30pm each day
30th July – 2nd August at Carisbrooke
Academy
9.30am – 11.30am each day
Minimum age is 10 years. No maximum
age
We can supply a bike if required
To book a place please contact me on
01983 823194
Or email tracey.webb@iow.gov.uk
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Carnival
Saturday 21st July
Newport Main Carnival
7.30pm
Wednesday 1st August
Shanklin Main Carnival
7.00pm
Saturday 4th August
Shanklin Illuminated Carnival 9.15pm
Wednesday 8th August
Cowes Main Carnival
7.00pm
Saturday 11th August
Ryde Main Carnival
6.30pm
Wednesday 15th August
Ventnor Main Carnival
7.00pm
Saturday 18th August
Ventnor Illuminated Carnival 9.00pm
Friday 24th August
Pan Carnival
Saturday 25th August
Cowes Illuminated Carnival 8.45pm
Monday 27th August
St Helens Carnival
6.30pm
Saturday 1st September
Ryde Illuminated Carnival
8.30pm
7.00pm
Please check local press nearer the dates for further details and to confirm dates
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Brading Roman Villa
During August, Brading Roman Villa will be
running a family mosaic craft marquee at the
villa.
Suitable for families and children visiting the site.
The mosaics are made from 1cm and 2cm colourful
glass tiles on a 10cm or 15cm ceramic tile.
The family activities will run from 10am to 4pm
each day. There will be a member of Brading
Roman Villa staff on duty along with volunteers.
Lots of other fun activities are also available
including colouring sheets and painting of Roman
Shields.
Morton Old Road, Brading, PO36 0PH
01983 406223
www.bradingromanvilla.org.uk
West Wight Landscape Partnership
Free guides walks in the beautiful West Wight
Walks need to be booked by contacting Irene
Fletcher on 01983 759779
Or email her on Irene.fletcher@iow.gov.uk
Bat Walk: come and use our bat detectors and
spot some bats
Tuesday 31st July
Meeting time and place to be confirmed at
time of booking
Suitable for adults and older children.
Seaside plants of the West Wight guided walk
Sunday 19th August
10am – 2pm
Suitable for adults
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Stinky Stories
From the Story Lab
Stories and activities for 4 to 8 year olds
Newport Library
Wednesday 22 August
10.30am – 11.45am
The event is free and there is no need to book. Under 5’s must
be accompanied by an adult throughout
Going for gold
Stories and activities for 4 to 8 year olds Newport Library Thursday 9th August 2.30pm – 3.45pm The event is free and there is no need to book. Under 5’s must be accompanied by an adult throughout.
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Champions! – You are invited
What to?
Where?
When?
Champions! Holiday Club
Gunville Methodist Church
30th July – 3rd August
Mornings 10am ‘til 12 noon
Who for? Anyone aged 5 -11 But numbers are
limited!
What will it be like? Activities, drama, games, songs,
a story from Jesus’ life each day – Fun!
How do I join? Ask for a registration form & return it
to the church as soon as possible.
How much does it cost? £1 a day sub for the first
child in a family, 50p for others.
How can I find out more? Ring Martin Cooper on
529697
Or email him at martin.cooper6@virgin.net
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Steyne Wood Battery Open Hill Road, Bembridge PO35 5PG. Wednesday 1st August 11.30 – 3pm Guided tours of The Battery at 12 noon and 2pm. Light refreshments on sale. Entrance £5, accompanied Children free. Car parking available or use the No 8 bus. In aid of Friends of Holy Trinity Cloisters Appeal. Contact Olive Light. MLight1485@aol.com 01983 874218 Christian Youth Camp every year at Whitecliff Bay (ages 9‐18)
This year it’s from 11‐18 August. “They are a good bunch and it’s a lot of fun… and a lot of God!” says Rev Tony Murphy. If you want to get a feel for it, then here’s a fantastic link http://elimyouthcamp.com/
If you want to book your young people or Youth Group in, then the phone number of the organiser (Eileen) is 07811 045534. She would love to hear from you and answer any questions you may have. They are desperate for IOW people who can spare a day or two setting up/taking down. Contact Tony Murphy triow@googlemail.com
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SUMMER ACTIVITIES GUIDE
We do not recommend any club or activity group, we simply offer information on what we
know is available and therefore take no responsibility for the information provided. Please
contact the activity provider directly for further information on a particular event.
Please ensure that when enquiring about any activity you ask the following questions:
Do the staff/volunteers have an enhanced Criminal Record Bureau Checks?
How will they keep your child safe and well?
Do they have a child protection policy in place?
Do they have a late collection policy, e.g. ensuring the group/club know who the person will
be who picks up your child at the end of the day, and what to do if no one arrives
Don't be afraid to ask questions and if you're not entirely happy with their response seek
another activity for your child.
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