Help is at hand for finding activities to entertain the

Compiled on behalf of Liverpool Extended Services through Schools
RED EVENTS are suitable young people
with disabilities
GREEN EVENTS are held on the city's parks
and green spaces
BLUE EVENTS run for a few weeks so you
can choose your days
Help is at hand for finding activities to entertain the
children over the summer holidays. The Liverpool holiday
activities programme for children and young people will
commence on Monday July 20th until Friday 28th August.
This is a wonderful opportunity for all children and young
people in the 3 to 18 age range to have fun, to learn new
skills and make new friends in activities of their choice.
The activities range from a couple of hours, full day and
whole week sessions; some can be booked on the day,
while others require booking in advance. This is
a flavour of available sessions this list is
not exhaustive, there are other
providers across the city who also
have exciting summer schedules
including the voluntary
community and faith sectors.
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Fazakerley, Warbreck, County, Clubmoor, Walton,
Croxteth and Norris Green
The following events and activities in blue are on for a few weeks so you can choose your days:
All summer
All summer
All summer
All summer
20 Jul-28 Aug
20 Jul-28 Aug
20 Jul-28 Aug
20 Jul-14 Aug
27 Jul-7 Aug
27 Jul -28 Aug
27 Jul-21 Aug
27 Jul-31 Aug
27 Jul-14 Aug
27 Jul-21 Aug
Croxteth Hall & Country Park Open all summer 10.30am – 5pm
Family Saver ticket 2 adults & 2 children to visit Hall, Farm
and Garden.
Summer Play Scheme at CMS Centre Stopgate Lane,
Liverpool L9 10am to 12noon and 1pm - 3pm. FREE.
Children under 8 years must be accompanied.
Contact Kim 0151 546 2870.
The Gap Holiday Play Scheme at Cavendish Drive,
Walton Liverpool, L9 1NB. Range of activities from
children aged 4- 12 years. Full day 8am-6pm £18
per day or £85 per week. Half day 8am -1pm
£9.50 or 1pm – 6pm £9.50. Children attending full
day must bring packed lunch. Contact 523-7189.
Ellergreen Children’s Centre provides various groups
such as physical, exploratory and musical activities for
parents and children 0-5. A new programme is being
designed please contact a member of the team for details on
what activities are available. 0151 233 4602.
Faz Kids Summer Play Scheme at Fazakerley Primary School, Formosa Drive, L9. Football, sports,
outdoor play area, outdoor picnics, trampoline, ITC, PE, Arts & Craft. 8am - 5.45 pm, age 3-12 years.
full day £16 (bring packed lunch), half day £8.00. Breakfast, snacks and drinks supplied. Contact
Karen 07958646959
Summer Splash Program me at Walton Sports Centre Walton Hall Avenue, L4 9XH. Activities including
dodge ball sessions, angling, free running, golf, trampoline, junior body combat, outdoor fitness
group, tennis coaching, arts and craft. 8-12 yrs and 13-17 yrs. 10am – 12noon, 1-3pm, 4-6pm. FREE
but must bring futures pass. Contact 0151 523 3472.
Splash activities at Norris Green Youth Centre Townsend Avenue, Norris Green. Mon – Fri 10am 12pm and 1pm – 3pm for 8-12 yrs and 11am-3pm for 13 – 17 yrs. Graffiti Art, Music, DJing, rapping,
recording, residential. Open evenings for 11-19 year olds 6pm- 9pm. Glen for details 226-2925.
Walton Youth Project Summer Programme at Walton Sports Centre Sports activities, arts & craft, day
trips, golf, fishing, dance, health activities, community barbeque for 12-19 years. FREE (except for
day trips) Full time table available at Walton Sports Centre. Early booking advisable. Contact 0151525-4832 Mark or Rachel.
Holiday Programme at Fazakerley High School 10am-3pm, 8-12yrs.
Football and multi sports at Adlam Park Pavillion Adlam Park Rd, Fazakerley 10.30am – 3.30pm 812yrs. Contact 0151 523 3957.
Free play schem e at Gem s Youth Centre 9.30am-2.30pm and 2.45pm-5.30pm (small charge). 5-12
yrs. Art, craft, themed activities and trips out. Open in the evening 6.30 – 9pm for children 11 yrs+.
Holiday programme at St John Bosco 10-3pm, free, Contact Suzanne Osbourne on 0151 233 1224.
Christchurch Playscheme based in the dining centre at Leamington Primary School Mon – Fri
mornings for 5 year olds upwards. Contact Revd Helen Bennett 2261774 or email
habennett@bigfoot.com
Performing Arts Camp at Comm university Altcross Road, Croxteth, L11 0BS. Ages 5-14yrs £30pw
lunch included. Booking essential 0151-546 5514 Lucy.
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27 Jul-28 Aug Summer Play Scheme at Norris Green Youth Centre Townsend Lane, L11 provided by Croxteth Child
Development Service. Mon – Fri 10am -12noon and 1-3pm FREE Lots of activities for children aged 514 years – craft, cooker, dance, sports etc. Contact Karen CCDS 0151-547-1930.
3-28 Aug
Variety of Sports and craft making activities at Sparrow Hall 2-5pm
Various
Summer Camp at Croxteth Comprehensive by Liverpool Language Academy Dance, Football, Art &
Craft and ‘Splash have got Talent’ combined with fun language activities. Call Liverpool Language
Academy 259 4455
Dates TBC
Summer Play Scheme at Orrell Park Com munity Centre 6 Moss Lane, L9 8AJ Contact 0151 530 1559
for details.
Mondays
Story Tim e at Walton Library 11.00-11.30am. Tel: 0151 233 1270.
Toddler Gym at Clubmoor Children’s Centre 2-3pm and 3-4pm. Please ring 233 8500 to book
Mondays
Tuesdays
Story Tim e at Fazakerley Library 10.00-11.00am. Tel: 0151 233 6441.
Tues in July
Cricket/Rugby at Walton Hall Park 4-5pm
Basket Ball /Dodge Ball at Alsop High School 3.30-5.30pm
Tues in July
Wednesdays for 8 weeks from 22 Jul - Mini Olympics at Norris Green Park 1.30 – 3.30pm
Weds in July Athletics at Rice Lane City Farm 7.30-8.30pm
Fridays
Toddler Football at Norris Green Youth Centre 3.30 – 4.30pm
Fridays in July M&H Soccer at Walton Hall Park 6.30- 8.30pm. WNF/ Culture Company
20 -31 Jul
Summer Camp at Rice Lane Infants & Juniors, Rice Lane, Liverpool. Dance age 5- 7 yrs. Football 6-7
yrs. £30 per week. Contact Liam 07870 745 707.
21-23 Jul
Croxteth Prim ary Football Tournament at Communiversity 7 – 14 years 1pm – 4pm.
27 Jul-28 Aug Activities at Norris Green Youth Centre Townsend Lane. Craft, cooker, dance, sports etc 10-12noon 514yrs. Tel: 0151 270 1631.
27-31 Jul
Junior Swimming Lessons and Improvers Crash Course at Lifestyles Alsop 1 Walton Village, Places
pre-bookable. 0151 233 1500.
28-30 Jul
Football Tournament at Croxteth Primary School 1-4pm. 7-14 yrs.
28 J u l
Sports Day in Croxteth Park 1-4pm. Activities for parents and children, games. Contact Croxteth
Childrens Centre 0151 546 7216.
31 J u l
Teddy Bears Picnic at Croxteth Country Park 1 – 3.30pm
3 Aug
Football Tournament at Scargreen Playing Field 11am – 2pm
10 A u g
Football at Scargreen Playing Field 7-14 yrs 11am – 2pm
3-7 Aug
Junior Swimming Lessons and Improvers Crash Course at Lifestyles
Alsop 1 Walton Village, Places pre-bookable. 0151 233 1500
4- 6 Aug
Football Tournament at Croxteth Primary School 1-4pm. 714 yrs.
7 Aug
Disco at Ellergreen Community Sports Centre Carr Lane
for 8-15 yrs. 5.45pm – 8.45pm. £2 Admission to go to
local causes.
7 Aug
Day Out to Walton Park 10am -3pm. Limited
numbers booking essential. Contact Croxteth
Childrens Centre. 0151 546 7216.
10 A u g
Safety Day at Croxteth Childrens Centre 1-4pm. The
police are bringing their dogs, horses, motorbikes and
cars, the fire engines and ambulances are coming along
so everyone can learn about the people who help us.
Phone 0151 546 7216 for details.
11-13 Aug
Football Tournament at Croxteth Primary School 1-4pm. 7 - 14 yrs
11-13 Aug
Football Coaching , Penalty Shoot Outs, and Mini World Cup at Long Lane Playing Fields 1-3pm. FREE
10-17yrs
13 A u g
Health Day at Croxteth Childrens Centre 1-4pm Health food, exercises and fun activities.
18-20 Aug
Family Barbeque at Croxteth Prim ary School 1-4pm. 7 - 14 yrs
18 A u g
Chatterbox event at Croxteth Childrens Centre 1-4pm. Phone 546-7216.
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28 A u g
Park Fun Day at Croxteth Park Visit the farm, the hall and come on a fun walk with the park rangers
to discover the hidden nature on your doorstep. Contact Croxteth Childrens Centre 0151 546 7216.
Day out at Farmer Ted’s Limited numbers booking essential. Contact. Croxteth Childrens Centre 0151
546 7216.
Anfieled, Tuebrook & Stoneycroft, Old Swan, West Derby,
Knotty Ash and Yew Tree
The following events and activities in blue are on for a few weeks so you can choose your days:
27 Jul–14 Aug Sports and cultural activities at Cardinal Heenan Leisure Centre Honeys Green Lane, West Derby,
Liverpool L12 9HZ. Mon to Fri 10am-3pm. Age 8-12, activities include swimming, football, mini
tennis, dance and arts and crafts. FREE. Tel: 0151 233 2345
27 Jul–14 Aug Playschemes and healthy activities at Anfield Breckfield Com munity Council 60 Priory Road, Anfield,
L4 2RZ. Mon.-Fri.10-12pm and 1-3pm. Age 8-12. FREE. Tel: 0151 260 0022
27 Jul–14 Aug Play scheme and Splash programme at Anfield Sports & Community Centre Clarendon Road,
Liverpool L6 0BS. 8-12 and 13-17 years old. Activities include multi sports, coaching, dance and
drama. FREE. Tel: 0151 263 6186
27 Jul–28 Aug Lighthouse Project at Oakfield Road, Anfield L4 Mon.-Fri. 10-12pm and 1-3pm plus evenings, Arts
and craft activities for 8-12s. Street dance for 13 - 17 years old. FREE
27 Jul–28 Aug Playschemes, adventure playground, Splash activities at Mab Lane Youth Centre Croxdale Rd West,
Dovecot, L14 8YA Mon-Fri. 10-12pm 1-3pm plus evenings age 8 – 12. FREE. Tel. 220 7283
27 Jul–28 Aug Coaching skills, sports, dance, circuit training , trampolining and swimming at Peter Lloyd Leisure
Centre Bankfield Road, Tuebrook, Liverpool, L13 0BQ. Age 8-12 and 13-17. FREE. Tel: 0151 254 1968
27 Jul–28 Aug Playschemes and Splash activities at Old Swan Youth Club 23 Derby Lane, Old Swan, Liverpool L13
6QA. 6 -12 and 13-17. Activities include dance, healthy eating, arts, crafts, trips and sports.10am12pm and 1-3pm plus evenings. FREE. Tel: 0151 228 574.
27 Jul–28 Aug Knotty Ash Youth and Community Centre 251 East Prescot Road, Knotty Ash, Liverpool L14 5NA.
Cookery, trips, drama including a Fame-style week of singing, music and performance for 13 - 17
year olds. Free but places limited. Contact Ray, Tricia or Paul. Tel: 0151 228 8554
10 -28 Aug
Summer Camp at Broughton Hall High School Yew Tree Lane, West Derby by Liverpool Language
Academy. Dance, Football, Art & Craft and ‘Splash have got Talent’ combined with fun language
activities. Age 8-12. 10-12noon and 1-3pm Call Liverpool Language Academy 0151 259 4455.
Mondays
Mondays
Tuesdays
Thursdays
Fridays
Date TBC
Date TBC
Date TBC
Date TBC
Thurs 9 Jul
Story time at Norris Green Library 1.00-2.00pm. Tel: 0151 233 1090
Jum ping Jacks/Gym Tots at Knotty Ash Children’s Centre 1-2pm
Story time at Larkhill Library 1.00-2.00pm. Tel: 0151 226-2057
Story time at Lee Valley Library 10.15-11.15pm. Tel: 0151 233-1950
Jum ping Jacks ABC at West Derby Children’s Centre 12:30-1:15pm
Summer Camp at Broadgreen International School Queens Drove, L13 5UQ Football *Dance *Art/ICT
Swimming * Hair & Beauty *Science Club *Cookery for 8-15yrs 10am – 4pm (8am-10am Breakfast
club) £6 per day concessions available. 4pm=6pm late club (£2 extra cost). 0151 254 6821
Smarties Playschemes at Mab Lane Youth Club Croxdale Road West, Dovecot, Liverpool L14 8YA. 512 years old. FREE. Tel: 0151 220 7283
Progress Sports present a range of sports and physical activities at Holly Lodge Girls School, Queens
Drive, West Derby, Liverpool L13 0AE. Age 5 – 14. £35.00 for 3 days. Tel: 0151 228 3772
Activities planned by young people for young people at Old Swan Youth Club c/o Hope Project, St.
John’s Church, Tuebrook, age 13-17 FREE
‘The Big Lunch’ at Picton Children’s Centre FREE
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S at 18 Jul
Su n 1 9 J u l
‘Summer Sizzler’ at Stoneycroft Children’s Centre 11-2 FREE
Brisk Walk, Brisk Talk (2 Miles) 1pm. Discover a few fascinating facts as we keep fit on this brisk
walk around Newsham Park. Meeting Place: Corner opposite Police Station, West Derby
Wed 22 Jul
1pm -Fit ’n’ Fun in Rathbone Park Join us as we enjoy
our local green environment with fun and healthy
activities for all the family. Meeting Place:
Main Gate, on Edge Lane.
27-30 Jul
Everton FC Soccer Camp/Kingscamps,
water polo, cheerleading St. Edwards
College, Sandfield Park, Liverpool L12
1LF
Fri 7 Aug
Fit ‘n’ Fun in Rathbone Park 1pm.
See 22 Jul for details.
Thurs 13 Aug Our Local Environment - Larkhill Park
1pm. Enjoy the sedate splendour of
this suburban green oasis Meeting
Place: Main Gate, Larkhill Drive near
Queens Drive.
17 - 21 Aug
The Liverpool Football Club Community
Development at St Margaret ’s CE School,
Aigburth Road, Liverpool L17 6AB. 1- 3pm.
12 - 16 year olds. FREE. Tel: 0151 264 2913
Tue 18 Aug
Newsham Park Family Ramble 1pm. Enjoy a fun
Ramble around this Victorian Park and have an enjoyable
time keeping the family fit. Meet at Tuebrook Police Station.
24 - 26 Aug
Everton FC Soccer Camp/ Kingscamps, water polo, cheerleading at St. Edwards College Sandfield
Park, Liverpool L12 1LF
Wed 26 Aug Fit ‘n’ Fun Bean Bag Challenge at Newsham Park 1pm. Join us and have a good time with healthy
activity on this fun event for all the family. Meeting Place: Corner opposite Police Station, West
Derby Rd.
Kirkdale, Everton, Anfield, Kensington, Wavertree, Edge Hill,
Liverpool Marina, Brunswick Dock and Dingle
ul & A ug
Albion House Youth Club has various open access activities including Indoor games, computers, cage
soccer, arts & crafts, gardening, cookery, sports, adventure activities and youth club and trips. Albion
House Youth Centre, Albion Street, L5 3QW, 01512631335 albionhouseyouthclub@btinternet.com
Stanley Park Community Day Organised with Brouhaha International. www.brouhaha.com
Sounds Good in Stanley Park 1pm. Enjoy the beautiful sound of nature on this meander around
Stanley park and discover the meanings behind the songs and calls of our wealth of wildlife..
Meeting Place: Bandstand
Thu 9 Jul
Falkner Swash Buckling Hero 1pm. Discover the heroic military legends surrounding this famous
adventurer after whom the award winning square was named. Meet at main gate on Grove Street.
Fri 10 Jul
Environmental Features of Everton Park and Nature Garden 1pm. Discover Liverpool’s newest park
including the wonderful nature garden, Meeting Place: St George’s Church, Hayworth Street.
Mon 13-Fri 17 Kirkdale RESPECT week A week of events for young people, a full programme of activities will be
circulated throughout the Kirkdale area prior to RESPECT week Contact Sandra Roscoe community
safety officer 225 4851
Su n 5 J u l
Su n 5 J u l
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Mon 13 Jul
Fri 17 Jul
Thurs 30 Jul
Thurs 6 Aug
Thurs 6 Aug
Sun 9 Aug
Sun 9 Aug
Mon 10 Aug
Sat 15 Aug
Fri 21 Aug
Tues 25 Aug
Fri 28 Aug
St Francis of Assisi Comm unity Health Day 2.30-5pm. by the CHATS team with stalls and services
that the community can access.
Voyage to Arabia Family Day presented by Liverpool Arabic Centre in partnership with Mersey
Ferries. 2pm Meet at the ferry terminal, Pier Head. 200 free tickets will be allocated on a first come
first served basis – please call Liverpool Arabic Centre 0151 734 0550 to book
Stanley Park Environmental Draw 1pm. Come along and take place in our drawing competition for
all the Family. Meeting Place: Bandstand, in front of the Gladstone conservatory
Discover St John’s Gardens 11am. Discover this green oasis in the city centre and its statues of
famous people who’ve made a cultural impact on our city.: Meet near Central Library on William
Brown Street.
Around our Castle 11am. Discover some of the lost green gems around Liverpool Castle.Venue: City
Centre. Meeting Place:Victoria Monument, Lord Street.
How Green is our City? 10am. A sedate journey through the tranquil green oases to be found within
the environment of Liverpool’s city centre. Please bring a packed lunch. Place: Falkner Square, main
gate on Grove Street.
Bees and Trees 1pm. Discover the importance of the co-dependent relationship between the animal
world and the plant world at Everton Park Nature Garden. Meet at the Garden’s main gate.
Aspects and Features of St Nicholas Gardens 1pm. Discover a lost part of Liverpool’s green heritage.
Meeting Place:Tower Buildings,Water Street.
Falkner Swash Buckling Hero 1pm. See 8 Jul for details.
Non Natural Nature Trail Stanley Park 11am. Bring along the family and have fun helping the
Ranger identify those things that shouldn’t be in the park. Meeting Place: Bandstand, in front of the
Conservatory.
The Stanley Park Stroll 1pm. Discover some of the more interesting environmental aspects
surrounding the newly refurbished Stanley Park. Meeting Place: Bandstand, in front of the
Gladstone Conservatory
The Legacy of John Foster 1pm. Enjoy a little accessible art and culture as we explore a few of John
Foster’s architectural achievements. Venue: St James Cemetery (Anglican Cathedral) Meeting Place:
Cathedral West Door, Upper Duke Street.
Princes Park, Sefton Park, Greenbank, St. Michaels, Wavertree,
Childwall, Toxteth, Aigburth
The following events and activities in blue are on for a few weeks so you can choose your days:
All summer
Holiday camp at KIMC Childrens Zone Kuumba Imani Community Centre 4 Princes Road L8 1TH. 85.45pm for 3-12 yrs. £16 per day / £8 half day. 0151 270 8075
27 Jul – 7 Aug Holiday camp at Our Lady of Good Help South Drive L15 8JL8am-5.30pm, £20 per day. 4-11yrs, Mrs
Hopwood. 0151 733 6937
27 Jul – 7 Aug Out of Hours Kids at Dovedale Juniors Herondale Road L18 1JX 8am-5.45pm . £22 per day / £100
per week 4-12yrs. Kim 0151 724 1333
All summer
Full Liverpool Youth Service summer programme at Harthill Youth Centre Wellington Road, L15 46hrs per day. Free/nominal charge8-12yrs and 13-19yrs Jim Rossiter 0151 735 0451
All summer
PSS Family Resource at Orthes St, L3 5XF. £18 per day 8.45am -5.30pm / £16 per day 8.45-3.45pm
/ 1-1 support £10ph /2-1 support £5ph. 3-14yrs. Carina Evans 0151 709 5946
All summer
Calderkids at Harthill Road, L18 3HU. 8-6pm. £18 per day, 5-19yrs. Donna Trotman. 0151 724 2240
All summer
Schools Out at Elm Hall Drive, Methodist Church Hall, L18 1LF 7.45am-6pm. £17.50 Full day first
child, siblings £15.00. 4-13yrs Vicky or Laura 07932972777
20 Jul-28 Aug Multisport Camps Starr Fields, Dingle Lane, L8 9SJ. Soccer, Tennis, Basketball * Cricket, Rounders. Age
8-16 FREE 12-4pm Monday – Friday. This is an open access session.
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27 Jul-28 Aug 5 x weekly Learn to Swim Courses at St. Annes RC Primary School Overbury Street, Edge Hill, L7 3HJ.
Classes available for both Adults and Children and include preschool, non-swimmers, beginners, improvers. Cost £20
per week or book all 5, pay for 4. To book call 0844
8920149.
27 Jul-21 Aug Sports activities at Childwall Sports Centre
10am – 3pm FREE. Early drop off/late pick
up available (£5.00 daily includes both)
8am - 5.30pm. Trampolining, Cheerleading, Dance, Football, Multi Sports,
Summer Sports, Racquet Sports, Drama,
Gymnastics. Book on 0151 722 1561 or
722 3907.
27 Jul-21 Aug Sum mer Sports at Childwall Sports
Centre 10.00 – 3.00. Trampolining,
cheerleading, dance, football, multi
sports, summer sports, racquet sports,
drama, gymnastics.
Various
Various
Various
Various
Various
Various
Various
1- 12 Jul
Tue 7 Jul
Sun 12 Jul
Sun 12 Jul
13 - 18 Jul
18 - 19 Jul
Thu 23 Jul
Greenbank Sports Academy Adapted gym
equipment for users with physical disability and
weekly sports for both disabled able bodied users.
See www.greenbanksportsacademy.co.uk For details 0151
2807757
Lifestyles Beechley Stables Harthill Rd, Mossley Hill L18 3HU. Riding instruction provided for disabled
clients. Ring for further information 0151 724 4490.
The Greenhouse Project on Tiber Street Lodge Lane L8 OTP. Free summer holiday club for 3 – 12 year
olds. 10.30am – 6pm. Contact Pam 0151 726 8180.
The Belvedere 1st Draft Drama & Fitness Camp Combining the exciting world of drama, arts and
dance with the hard work of keeping fit and nutrition. Particularly suitable for more quiet or shy
children. Delivered by well known Liverpool actress Pauline Flemming. Enrol for 1 week at a time.
FREE (£5 admin charge for insurance and a T-shirt). Contact thebelve@googlemail.com 07906
491502.
John Mitchels Female Gaelic Football Drop-in Training Sessions Monday 6.30pm and Wed 3.30, age
14+. Greenbank Park, Greenbank Lane. Contact Fiona McConnell 07709 181 249. Lads drop in
training days, call Paul Melanaphy 077495 48811.
Dingles Ladies Football 14+ Park Rd Sports Centre Contact Reg Standish on 0151 233 3610 for more
info.
Activities and day/eve trips at Methodist Centre, Beaconsfield Street Princes Avenue L8 2UU. Age 812 and 13-19 NOMINAL 50P SUBS. Call Sue 0151 727 2035.
Merseyside Textile Art Embroidery & Textile Exhibition An eclectic range of work showing the
diversity of stitch, at Calderstones Park, Coach House Gallery - 10:30am - 4:30pm.
Around the World in 80 Minutes 1pm. Discover how plants from around the globe have changed our
environment in beautiful Calderstones Park - meeting Place: Coach House Archway.
Palm House, Sefton Park Gardens Open Day 12.00pm - 6.00pm. plant sale, activities for children
including mini beast mask making – from bees to ladybirds and music or choirs (TBC). Refreshments
on sale.
Trees of Sefton Park 1pm. Join us for an aboricultural insight into beautiful Sefton Park. Meeting
Place: Lake Car Park near Aigburth Vale.
Liverpool Parks Tennis Tournament at Calderstones Park.
Cricket in the Park at Sefton Park.
Fit ‘n’ Fun in Sefton Park 1pm. Join us as we enjoy our local green environment with fun and
healthy activities for all the family. Meeting Place: Outside the Palm House, Sefton Park.
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Thurs in Aug
S at 1 Aug
S at 1 Aug
Mon 3 Aug
Tue 4 Aug
Wed 5 Aug
S at 8 Aug
S at 8 - Sun 9
Sun 16 Aug
Mon 17 Aug
3 - 14 Aug
Sun 23 Aug
24 – 28 Aug
24 - 28 Aug
Wed 26 Aug
Mon 31 Aug
Fit Families Ramble 11am, 3 Hours. Get some fresh air and
discover a few fascinating facts about Liverpool, it’s wildlife,
its culture and its green environment on this steady paced
ramble. Meeting Place: Coach House Archway, Calderstones Park.
Beginners riding session for 6-12yrs at Lifestyles
Beechley Stables Harthill Rd, Mossley Hill L18 3HU. 912noon or 1-4pm, muck out stables, groom and have a
ride. £20. Limited places, call to book 0151 724 4490
Wood You Believe It? 1pm. Discover a number of
fascinating tree based environmental facts and much more
in these beautiful woodlands. Venue: Black Wood and
Childwall Woods. Meeting Place: Corner of Aldbourne Avenue and
Woolton Road.
Carnival with Street procession moving off from Myrtle St ending in Princes Park for grand finale.
Crafty Creativity 1pm. A fun event for children involving our environment, flora and a lot of artistic
imagination as we discover biodiversity and turn it into art at Calderstones Park. Meeting Place:
Coach House Archway.
Fit Families Ramble 11am. See 26th Jul for details.
Peter Pan and the Pirates 1pm. Bring along the children in Peter Pan themed fancy dress and join
the Rangers in conjunction with the Friends of the Palm House for our annual Pirates Treasure Hunt,
Fancy Dress and Art Competition. Palm House, Sefton Park.
Liverpool Loves Yoga in Sefton Park A one day extravaganza which offers all Merseysiders the
chance to enjoy lots of relaxing healthy fun for free. Starts 10am 0151 709 9169.
Anthony Walker 7-a-side Football Competition Community Football Competition at Sefton Park.
Liverpool in the Ice Age 1pm. Bring along the children and join the Rangers as we travel back in
time and discover Liverpool’s environment 20,000 years ago in Sefton Park. Meeting Place: Iron
Bridge Sefton Park.
Conservation Conversation 1pm. Join us in this ‘Year of the Environment’ on a walk through
woodlands to discuss woodland history and the implications of climate change on its inhabitants
Venue: Childwall Woods Meeting Place: Corner of Aldbourne Avenue and Woolton Road.
Multi-sports cam p operated by Kings Cam ps St. Edwards College, Sandfield Park, Liverpool L12 1LF.
Slavery Remembrance Day at Albert Dock.
Christian Holiday Club at Elm Hall Drive Methodist Church Hall 10-12.30pm. Free5-10yrs. 734 4540
Youth Holiday Club at Elm Hall Drive Methodist Church Hall 7pm -9pm. FREE. Andrew Fox. 734 4540
Environmental Day at The Palm House, Sefton Park Create environmental crafts or see a selection of
insects, tropical animals and amphibians and other creatures. Underwater Street will run fun
workshops focusing on sustainable energy. Free Admission, Refreshments on sale
Scottish Country Dancing Day at the Palm House 12.30pm – 4.00pm by The Royal Scottish Country
Dance Society Free Admission Refreshments on sale.
Speke, Garston, Allerton, Belle Vale, Hunts Cross, Woolton,
Cressington and Mossley Hill
The following events and activities in blue are on for a few weeks so you can choose your days:
All week
Liverpool Golf Driving Range Netherly is open over the summer Mon-Fri 9am -9pm, Sat-Sun 9am7.30pm, £4.50 per 110 balls, £3.50 per 55 balls. Small children welcome must be accompanied by
an adult.
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Mon – Fri
Various activities at Woodlands Christian Revival Centre Woodlands state age 7-19. Contact Rev John
Abolarin 0151 488 6096.
Mon-Fri
Various activities at Belle Vale Adventure Playground, Naylorsfield Drive 12noon-8pm ages 5-15.
Contact Jim Harrison/Deborah Parker 0151 487 5101.
Time TBC
Various activities at Netherly Play Project 9 Fieldsend Close, Netherly. Contact John Kelly 487 7267
Various activities for ages 8-13 at Woolton Playscheme High Street, Woolton. 9am-5pm. Contact Lol
Mon-Fri
McClemens 0151 428 4481.
Mon – Fri
Various activities at S.C .C.Y.P. Gateacre Youth Centre Belle Vale Road. Contact Sue Coppock/Alma
Howarth 0151 488 6405.
Mon – Fri
Various activities at Salvation Army Salvation Army Centre, Mildenhall Road, Childwall. Contact Gill
Collins 0151 487 3463.
Mon – Fri
Various activities at St. Gregorys Youth Community Initiative Damson Road, Netherly.
Wed - Sun
Speke Hall is open Wednesday-Sunday and Bank Holidays from 11am to 5pm There are a wide
range of children’s activities both in the house and its grounds/gardens, including family tracker
packs, children’s quizzes and a children’s play area.
Time TBC
Smart Kids Club at St. Mark’s Church Hall Cranwell Road, Childwall. Youth Club and Drama Classes.
Contact Rev Jane McKelvey 0151 487 9634.
23 Jul-28 Aug Sports Stars at Hope Park Sports Liverpool Hope University, Childwall. 8.30am-6pm See ad on p.10
27 Jul-28 Aug 3-day Course Little League Football Coaching and multi sport activities At Bell vale Primary School,
Bell Vale Tues, Wed & Thurs 9.30-3.30. £25 per 3-day course.
Various
Various
Various
Various
Various
Various
Activities at Parklands High School, Ganworth Road, Liverpool L24 2RZ 0151 728 4302: Monday Trampolining/ Football (11-16 years old) 3.00 - 5.15pm, Tuesday - FAST Programme (Year 7
families) 5.00-7.30pm, Wednesday - Primary Transition Club (9-11
year olds) 3.15- 5.00pm, Thursday - After-School Club Trampolining (11-16 years old) 3.00 - 5.15pm.
Activities at Speke Catholic Youth Service, St.
Ambrose YC, Heathgate Road, L24 0777
0740086. Monday - Trampolining (12-16years
old) 4.15-5.15pm, Tuesday - Community
Project (12-16years old) 4.00-6.00pm,
Thursday - Speke Garston Youth Arts Group
(10-18 years old) 5.00-7.00pm.
The Liverpool Fusiliers (majorettes) Training
at Speke Youth and Com munity Centre
Parklands, Conleach Rd, Speke, L24 OTR.
Tuesdays 4-15 yrs, 5-7pm and age 15+ 79.30pm. Sunday 4-15 yrs 10am-12pm and age
15 + 11.30 am -2pm. www.freewebs.com/liverpoolfusiliers
Youth Theatre at Valley Community Theatre Childwall
Valley Road, Netherley L27 3YA. 0151 488 0364,
07746697263. Mon-Wed eve 10-19 yrs, Fri-Sat eve 6-9pm 8-19 yrs.
Saturday morning performances by youth theatre for toddlers (suitable for all ages).
Speke Community Centre Parklands, Conleach Road, Speke, L24 0TR. 0151 233 2079. Monday 6.459.15pm Open Youth Group (12-19 years old), Wednesday 6.00-9.00pm Project Evening (12-19 years
old), Thursday 6.45-9.15pm Open Youth Group (12-19 years old), Friday 6.30-9.30pm outreach
/activities (12-19 year olds), Saturday 6.30-9.30 various courses/activities (12-19 year olds). There
are also various Youth Football Teams (age 5-17) who train at the centre, please call for a timetable
if interested.
Speke Adventure Playground Conleach Rd, Liverpool, Merseyside L24 0TR. 0151486 0082. Open
Mon-Fri 12-8pm and Sat 11-4pm. Open access for 6-16 years old (under 5’s if supervised by an
adult). Disabled access 3-8pm.
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Mondays
Lee Valley Ma jestics Majorettes at Woodlands Community Centre Netherley. 5.30-6.30pm (up to
school year 4), 6.30–7.30pm school years 5+.
Fridays
Jumping Jacks ABC @ The Millennium Centre Belle Vale 10:30-11:30 FREE.
Tuesdays
Story time at Childwall Library 2.00-3.00pm. Tel 722-3214.
Tuesdays
Story time at Woolton Library 10.30-11.30am. Tel: 428 2235.
Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday - Under 10’s Girls and Boys Football Summer Leagues Belle vale District Junior
Football, Nick 07934733755.
Tuesdays
Michael Thomas Golf Academy for Children Evening Training Ssessions at Allerton Golf Course,
Netherly driving range. 07872 986356.
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Table Sale, Allerton URC main hall 10.30-12.10, entrance 50p children free.
Wind in the Willows Outdoor theatre at Speke Hall Gates open 6pm, performance starts 7pm. Adults
Fri 17th Jul
£12, children £10.
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Kite Making 11am. Bring along the children and help them discover the skills of kite making, as
they make their own kite and fly it next to the River Mersey. Booking Essential please call 0151 233
3007 Venue: Otterspool Park. Meet at Visitors Centre, on side of Otters Pool Inn, near Jericho Lane.
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Robin Hood Day 1pm. Come along in fancy dress in this ‘Year of the Environment’ and discover how
Robin survived in his woodland hide away on this fun event for all the family. Venue: Black Woods.
Meeting Place: Corner of Aldbourne Avenue and Woolton Road.
Fri 24th Jul
Small Wonders of our Environment 1pm. Bring the family and discover some of the tiny but
magnificent natural wonders to be found in our local environment. Venue: Black Woods. Meeting
Place: Corner of Aldbourne Avenue and Woolton Road.
Sat 25th Jul
Tales of Liverpool’s Fairy Folk 1pm. Bring the family and hear environmental tales of flower fairies
and much more on this fun event for all the family. Venue: Otterspool Park. Meeting Place:Visitors
Centre.
27 Jul-28 Aug 3-day Course Little League Football coaching and multi sport activities At Hunts Cross Primary
School, Hunts Cross. Tues, Wed & Thurs 9.30-3.30. £25 per 3-day course.
Mon 27th Jul Woodland Wander. 1pm. Get active and informed as we take a sedate walk through Clarke Gardens
and enjoy an informal talk on its history, conservation and the environmental impact of Climate
change. Meeting Place: Gate of Car Park for the Pub in the Park.
28-30 Jul
Football camps at Hope Park Sports Liverpool Hope University, Childwall. 10am-4pm See ad on p.10
28-30 Jul
Trampoline Club at Hope Park Sports Liverpool Hope University, Childwall. 10am-4pm See ad on p.10
1-2 Aug
Tudor Life Weekend at Speke Hall 12-5pm Childrens’ Craft Activities £1. Normal admission applies.
Wed 5th Aug Birds, Bugs and Blooms at Speke Hall 1-4pm £1. Normal admission applies.
Fri 7th Aug
Birds, Bugs and Blooms at Speke Hall 1-4pm £1. Normal admission applies.
Sat 8th Aug
Junior Healthy Ramble 11am. Bring the children and enjoy woodland a steady walk and fresh sea
air, with fun games along the way on this ramble with a difference: Otterspool Park. Meeting
Place:Visitors Centre.
Sat 8th Aug
Woodland Tales 1pm. Enjoy some amazing woodland tales with an environment message on this
stroll through this beautiful woodland. Venue: Bluebell Woods. Meeting Place: St Emmanuel Church,
Higher Lane.
10 – 14 Aug Summer Dance School Ambitions School Of Dance Belle Vale Road, L25 2PQ. 5-10 years , 10.3012pm, 11-16 years 12.30-3pm £25. 07791 989138.
Wed 12th Aug Birds, Bugs and Blooms at Speke Hall 1-4pm £1. Normal admission applies.
Wed 12th Aug Fit ‘n’ Fun Paper Plane Challenge 1am. Bring along the children and make paper planes before
flying them beside the Mersey.Venue: Otterspool Park. Meeting Place:Visitors Centre, on side of
Otters Pool Inn, near Jericho Lane.
Fri 14th Aug Birds, Bugs and Blooms at Speke Hall 1-4pm £1. Normal admission applies.
Mon 17th Aug Kite Making 11am. See details from 18th Jul
Wed 19th Aug Birds, Bugs and Blooms at Speke Hall 1-4pm £1. Normal admission applies.
Fri 21st Aug Birds, Bugs and Blooms at Speke Hall 1-4pm £1. Normal admission applies.
Sat 22nd Aug Mask Making 11am. Bring along the children and help them discover the skills of mask making.
Booking Essential please call 0151 233 3007 Venue: Otterspool Park. meeting Place:Visitors Centre,
on side of Otters Pool Inn, near Jericho Lane.
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Mon 24th Aug Our Woodland Environment 1pm. Enjoy a walk through beautiful woodlands and discuss woodland
history and the implications of climate change on its inhabitants. Woolton Woods. Meeting Place:
Green Flag, Main Gate, High Street, Woolton.
25-27 Aug
Football camps at Hope Park Sports Liverpool Hope University, Childwall. 10am-4pm. See ad on p.10
25-27 Aug
Trampoline Club at Hope Park Sports Liverpool Hope University, Childwall. 10am-4pm See ad on p.10
Wed 26th Aug Birds, Bugs and Bloom s at Speke Hall 1-4pm £1. Normal admission applies.
Thur 27th Aug Fit ‘n’ Fun Drawing Challenge 1pm. Bring along the children and enjoy this drawing competition
with a difference. Venue: Otterspool Park. Meeting Place:Visitors Centre, on side of Otters Pool Inn,
near Jericho Lane.
Fri 28th Aug Birds, Bugs and Bloom s at Speke Hall 1-4pm £1. Normal admission applies.
Your Lifestyles Centre may have a programme of
summer Splash Activities in July and
August.Activities can include: Multi Skills, Tag Rugby,
Basketball, Badminton, Cricket, Rounders, Family
Activities, Table Tennis, Swimming, Trampolining,
Football Training, Multisport Sessions, Obstacle
Course, Gymnastics, Boxing, Dodge ball, Girls Circuit,
Futures activities are FREE with your FUTURES card
Boys Circuit, Dance, Aerobics, Painting, Arts & Crafts,
Gym. Call you local centre to find out their Futures
Activity Timetable. Futures activities are FREE with your FUTURES card. If you’ve lost the FUTURES card you received
at school, fill out a concessionary futures form at
www.liverpool.gov/lifestyles and take it to your nearest
centre.
Lifestyles Alsop, 1 Walton Village, Walton, L4
6RW Tel: 0151 233 1500
Lifestyles Austin Rawlinson, ParkLands,
Conleach Road, Speke, L24 0TR Tel:
0151 233 2100/2102
Lifestyles Cardinal Heenan,
Honeysgreen Lane, L12 9HZ Tel:
0151 233 2345
Lifestyles Croxteth, Altcross Road,
L11 OBS Tel: 0151 548 3421
Lifestyles Ellegreen, Carr Lane, L11
2XY Tel: 0151 233 6295
Lifestyles Everton, Great Homer
Street, L5 5PH Tel: 0151 207 1921
Lifestyles Garston, Long Lane,
Garston L19 6PE Tel: 0151 233 5700
Lifestyles Millennium, Millennium
House, Victoria Street, L1 6JD Tel: 0151
233 4123
Lifestyles Park Road, Steble Street, L8 6QH Tel:
0151 233 3600
Lifestyles Peter Lloyd, Bankfield Road, L13 OBQ Tel:
0151 254 1968
Liverpool Aquatics, Wellington Road, L15 4LE Tel: 0151 233 8850
Lifestyles Toxteth Sports Centre, Upper Hill Street, Toxteth, L8 8EN, Tel: 0151 709 7229
Lifestyles Walton Sports Centre, Walton Hall Avenue, L4 9XP Tel: 0151 523 3472
Lifestyles Woolton Swimming Pool, Quarry Street, Woolton , L25 7RS Tel: 0151 428 1804
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