Summer Activities for 2011

Children and Young People’s

Summer Activities in Coppull

2011

As part of their extended schools service

Coppull Primary & Children's Centre, Coppull St John’s,

Coppull Parish and Coppull St Oswald’s have again

worked with ‘Get up and Go’ and other partners to

develop a programme of activities for children and

young people over the school holidays. Also, don’t

forget to look at the Yarrow Valley timetable of

activities on the back page of this leaflet for more

things to do!

Activities can be booked online at

www.chorley.gov.uk/getupandgo (unless stated other-

wise) or you can use the booking form inside the Chorley

SMILE Magazine which is available at the beginning of

July from Schools, the Leisure Centre or the Library.

Each School is running a session to help with bookings –

check out when with your school.

Coppull Young People’s Services

The Young People’s Service are hosting a range of

activities for young people throughout the summer . There

will be arts based workshops and many trips out around

Lancashire. For more information please contact Julie

Traynor on (01257) 470201.

Family Fun Day!

On Saturday 16th July, Coppull Children’s

Centre is hosting a ‘Family Fun Day’ from 10am—3pm.

There will be activities for children aged 0-5 years so

come along and join in the fun!

Week 1

25th — 30th July

During the school summer holidays Coppull Children’s Centre has various activities

for you and your children to come along to.

All of our activities are FREE and there is NO need to book.

For more information please pop into the Centre, or call us on (01257) 791237 (option 3).

Sessions at Coppull Children’s Centre

FREE AND NO NEED TO BOOK

Monday 25th July—10-11.30am Stay and Play Session for 0-5’s.

1.30-2.30pm Fun Gym Session for 18 mths—4 years.

Tuesday 26th July—1.30-3pm Baby Play Session for babies up to 1 year.

Wednesday 27th July—10-11.30am Jingle Jangles Music Session.

Thursday 28th July—9.30-11.30am Breastfeeding Peer Support Group.

1.30-3.00pm Stay and Play Session for 0-5’s.

Friday 29th July—12.30-2pm Young Parent’s Group.

Circus Stars at Coppull Library

FREE AND NO NEED TO BOOK

This summer you can be part of the entertainment that will take

you out of this world! Stop off at Coppull Library and sign up to join the Circus Stars

Summer Reading Challenge 2011. Pick up a free pack and read your way through exciting

adventures! For more details please telephone 01257 791426

OTHER USEFUL NUMBERS

Chorley Panthers—07800 796178 Rugby League Club—(01257) 481651

Week 2

1st — 6th August

BMX CAMP 1st – 5th August

Coppull/Chisnall BMX Track

11am – 3pm each day. For ages 8 – 14. £25 for the

week.

BOOKING REQUIRED THROUGH GET UP AND GO.

Learn skills and top tips about bike riding and bike

maintenance whilst having the unique chance to ride on a

professional BMX track. Prepare yourself through the

week for fun races and competitions. Prizes to be won!

Must bring packed lunch. Bikes, Helmets and Pads are

all provided.

Play Day 2011

Coronation Recreation Ground

Wednesday 3rd August 11am - 3pm

FREE FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY.

FREE and NO need to book.

Why not come down to Coronation Recreation

Ground, Devonshire Road for Chorley’s annual Play

Day. There will be plenty of free attractions

Including Circus Skills, Punch & Judy, Balloon Modelling,

Magic Tricks, Arts & Crafts, Clay Modelling, Football,

Bowling, Cycling, Play Area, Painting Wall, Rock

Climbing, Teddy Bear’s Picnic at 12.30pm and more!

Sessions at Coppull Children’s Centre

FREE AND NO NEED TO BOOK

Monday 1st August—10-11.30am Stay and Play Session for 0-5’s.

1.30-2.30pm Fun Gym Session for 18 mths—4 yrs.

Tuesday 2nd August—1.30-3pm Baby Play Session for babies up to 1.

Thursday 4th August—9.30-11.30am Breastfeeding Peer Support Group.

1.30-3.00pm Stay and Play Session for 0-5’s.

Friday 5th August—12.30-2pm Young Parent’s Group.

Week 3

8th — 13th August

August 8th – 12th Playscheme at Coppull Primary School &

Children's Centre ALL WEEK.

Drop In Stay and Play Sessions at Coppull Children’s

Centre.

For children aged 0-5 years and their parent/carer.

Every morning of this week from 10am – 11.45am

FREE AND NO NEED TO BOOK.

Playmakers Sessions at Coppull Primary School.

For children aged 5-7 years.

Every morning of this week from 10am – 11.45am BOOKING REQUIRED THROUGH GET UP & GO

Don’t miss this opportunity to join the playmakers and

take the chance to enjoy yourself in a range of fun games

and arts activities.

Just For Fun Activity Scheme at Coppull Primary School.

For children aged 8-13 years. £5 for the week.

Every morning of this week from 10am – 4pm.

BOOKING REQUIRED THROUGH GET UP AND GO.

This week of activity is tailored to suit the many interests,

enabling young people to have great fun, meet new friends, learn new

skills and develop new interests. Delivered by fully trained staff,

activities will include a range of sports, arts, and fun games.

It is advised to bring a drink and snack.

Get Up and Play Rangers. For children aged 5 — 11 years.

Springfield Play Park — Wednesday 10th August 2pm — 3.30pm

Fun Play Activity Sessions where you can take part in range of sports activities, play

fun games, try kite making, badge making, jewellery making and more!

Sessions are FREE and enable young people to have great fun, meet friends, learn

skills and develop new interests. BOOKING REQUIRED THROUGH GET UP & GO.

Week 4

15th — 20th August

Fun Family Activities at Coppull St John’s Church Hall

LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE—BOOKING REQUIRED

If you live in Coppull, booking can be done through Coppull Children’s

Centre. If you live in Chorley, booking required through Get Up & Go.

Tuesday 16th August

BIRDS OF PREY

1.30pm – 3.00pm

Great chance to hold and

look at a range of

different birds such as

Owls and Kestrels.

Wednesday 17th August

CLAY MODELLING

1.30pm – 3.00pm

Make some interesting

creations out of clay. You

will be able to take home

with you what you make!

Thursday 18th August

GAMES DAY

1.30pm – 3.00pm

Compete against friends

and family in a wide range

of computer games and

sporting challenges.

Get Up and Play Rangers. For children aged 5 — 11 years.

Springfield Play Park — Wednesday 17th August 2pm — 3.30pm

Fun Play Activity Sessions where you can take part in range of

sports activities, play fun games, try kite making, badge making,

jewellery making and more!

Sessions are FREE and enable young people to have great fun, meet friends, learn

skills and develop new interests. BOOKING REQUIRED THROUGH GET UP & GO

Session at Coppull Children’s Centre

FREE AND NO NEED TO BOOK

Wednesday 17th August 10-11.30am

Jingle Jangles Music Session. Come and join in with

this all singing all dancing music group for all the family!

Week 5

22nd — 28th August

Get Up and Play Rangers. For children aged 5 — 11 years.

Springfield Play Park — Wednesday 24th August 2pm — 3.30pm

Fun Play Activity Sessions where you can take part in range of sports activities, play

fun games, try kite making, badge making, jewellery making and more!

Sessions are FREE and enable young people to have great fun, meet

friends, learn skills and develop new interests.

BOOKING REQUIRED THROUGH GET UP & GO.

Sessions at Coppull Children’s Centre

FREE AND NO NEED TO BOOK.

Monday 22nd August—10-11.30am Stay and Play Session for 0-5’s.

1.30-2.30pm Fun Gym Session for 18 mths—4yrs.

Tuesday 23rd August—1.30-3pm Baby Play Session for babies up to 1 yr.

Thursday 25th August—9.30-11.30am Breastfeeding Peer Support Group.

1.30-3.00pm Stay and Play Session for 0-5’s.

Friday 26th August—12.30-2pm Young Parent’s Group.

Play Chefs

£4 a session. For ages 8+

BOOK THROUGH GET UP & GO

At Coppull Enterprise Centre 10.30am—12.30pm

Monday 22nd August, Tuesday 23rd August, Wednesday

24th August, Thursday 25th August—YOU CAN ONLY ATTEND ONE

SESSION

Give your children the opportunity of experiencing the joy of cooking. Have lots of fun

while cooking and take home what you make. Certificates and recipes will be given out

so you can go home and make what you learn!

Week 6

29th August — 3rd September

Play-Time in the Park at Astley Park

Wednesday 31st August from 11am – 3pm

FREE AND NO BOOKING REQUIRED

A great day for all families with children under the age of 11.

Come down and enjoy a host of different attractions including

Amusement Rides, Donkey Rides, Punch & Judy, Arts and Crafts and

Fun Giant Games. Astley Hall will also be open, plus lots more fun

activities for you to enjoy!

Refreshments will be available throughout the day.

Partnership event with Chorley Borough Council, Chorley Children’s

Centre’s and Homestart.

Sessions at Coppull Children’s Centre

FREE AND NO BOOKING REQUIRED

Tuesday 30th August—1.30-3pm Baby Play Session for babies up to 1 yr.

Thursday 1st September—9.30-11.30am Breastfeeding Peer Support Group.

1.30-3.00pm Stay and Play Session for 0-5’s.

Friday 2nd September—12.30-2pm Young Parent’s Group.

Date & Time Activity—ACTIVITIES BOOKABLE THROUGH GET UP & GO

Monday 25th July

10am – 3pm

Geocaching

Come down to Yarrow Valley and learn basic navigation skills and how to use a GPS

completing Geocache’s as you go. Packed lunch and suitable outdoor clothing

required. Ages 8+ BOOK THROUGH GET UP & GO.

Tuesday 26th July,

AND Tuesdays

2nd, 9th August.

Two sessions per

day, 10-12pm AND

1-3pm.

Junior Fishing Coaching

Join the rangers and fishing coaches to learn the basics—you may get hooked!

Sessions aimed at complete beginners who have not attended these sessions

before. All equipment is provided. BOOK THROUGH GET UP & GO. Do not book

unless you can attend all three sessions. Ages 8+ Must attend all 3 sessions.

Friday 5th August

10am – 12pm

Tiny Trekkers at Yarrow

Parents are invited to join the rangers for this walk which will get away from ‘pram

friendly’ routes where possible. Baby carriers and stout footwear essential. Front

and back carriers are available to borrow on the day. NO NEED TO BOOK. If a

carrier is required please contact Duke St Children’s Centre on 01257 276253.

Monday 8th August

1pm – 3pm

Look After Your Insects

Join the rangers at Astley Park and make insect hotels that you can take home and

put in your garden for insects to live in. This is a drop in family session with NO

NEED TO BOOK. Last arrival 2.30pm.

Monday 15th August

1pm – 3pm

Grassland Safari

Join the rangers for a grassland safari on the meadow. This is a family session.

Suitable footwear required. BOOK THROUGH GET UP & GO. Meet at the

Visitors Centre.

Tuesdays 16th, 23rd

30th August.

Two sessions per

day, 10-12pm AND

1-3pm.

Junior Fishing Coaching

Join the rangers and fishing coaches to learn the basics – you may get hooked!

Sessions aimed at complete beginners who have not attended these sessions

before. All equipment is provided. BOOK THROUGH GET UP & GO. Do not book

unless you can attend all three sessions. Ages 8+ Must attend all 3 sessions.

Friday 19th August

10am – 12pm

Tiny Trekkers at Astley

Parents are invited to join the rangers for this walk which will get away from ‘pram

friendly’ routes where possible. Baby carriers and stout footwear essential. Front

and back carriers are available to borrow on the day. NO NEED TO BOOK. If a

carrier is required please contact Duke St Children’s Centre on 01257 276253.

Monday 22ndAugust

1pm – 3.30pm

Storytelling in the Woods

Storytelling session in the woods. Come suitably clothed for the weather as the

event is outside. A family session. NO NEED TO BOOK. Meet at Duxbury Car

Park.

Saturday 27th

August 1pm – 5pm

Introduction to fishing for the whole family

Always wanted to have a go at fishing but don’t know where to start? Join the

rangers and fishing coaches to learn the basics – you may get hooked! Session

aimed at families who are complete beginners. BOOK THROUGH GET UP & GO.

Saturday 27th

August 8pm start

European Bat Night Walk at Yarrow

South Lancs Bat Group returns to help you catch a glimpse of these fascinating

creatures. BRING A TORCH. Donations welcome. BOOK THROUGH GET UP & GO.

Yarrow Valley Country Park Summer Timetable