Summer in the City

Every week throughout the holidays it will tell you all you need to know about activities and sporting action taking place at venues throughout the city.

Monday, 12 August to Friday, 16 August 2002

AT NUNNERY WOOD SPORTS COMPLEX

Spetchley Road, Worcester. For details call 01905 357842.

A BETTER BIT OF BOUNCING

Monday, 3pm - 5.00pm.

Trampolining - all part of the pm day camp.

RACKET-TASTIC

Monday: All your favourites - squash, table tennis, racketball and more.

FUNTIME

Tuesday am: Featuring arts and crafts and paper plane making

NUNNERYLIMPICS

Tuesday pm: Fun with the spongey athletics kit!

TAKE A TRIP

Wednesday : We're off to Slimbridge - see, feed and find out about wetland birds, including flamingos.

Cost: £13.60 per person.

COUNTRYSIDE CENTRE VISIT

Thursday am: Solve the puzzles to orienteer home as part of am day camp.

FUNTIME

Thursday, 3pm.

Boing boing bouncey castle.

WILD ABOUT WINGS

Friday, 1.30pm. See birds of prey swoop across the grass pitch, courtesy of the animal man.

AT ST. JOHN'S SPORTS CENTRE

Swanpool Walk, St John's. For details call 01905 429900.

Summer holiday activities for all 5-12 year olds.

FANCY A FULL DAY?

Every day from 9am to 5.30pm

Stay for the whole day and spend your summer days enjoying masses of fun-time activities.

Only £13.60 for the whole day. Places are limited. Book and pay in advance at the reception.

OR WHAT ABOUT A HALF?

Every day from 9am to 12 midday

Only £4.80. Places are limited. Book and pay in advance at the reception.

ALTERNATIVELY...

Every day from 9am to 3pm.

Only £7.60. Places are limited. Book and pay in advance at the reception.

TAKE A TRIP

Every Tuesday and Thursday there will be trips throughout the summer. Call the centre for details.

MIXED FOOTBALL COURSE

Monday 12 to Thursday, August 15

Call Martin Beal on 01905 427 981 for more details.

AT PERDISWELL LEISURE CENTRE

Bilford Road, Worcester. For details call 01905 457189.

Operated by Glendale Leisure Ltd on behalf of Worcester City Council.

CAMP ADVENTURE!

Activities include fun and games, sport and team games, swimming, arts and crafts and music and drama.

Choose from 9am to 4pm at £11.00; 9am to 12 midday at £5 or 1pm to 4pm at £5. Places are limited so advance booking is essential.

SWIMMING CRASH COURSES

Monday to Friday

£19 per child per course per week. For more information call 01905 202 41.

AT THE LOCAL YOUTH CLUB

Summer holiday fun and action on your doorstep.

Come to:

- Tollystyle at Tolladine Community Centre, Rowan Avenue, Tolladine. To find out more, call Wendy Freear on 01905 20922.

- Perdiswell Young Peoples Leisure Club, Perdiswell Park, Droitwich Road. To find out more call 01905 451372 or visit www.perdiswellyoungpeoples.net

- Strands Youth Group, Ronkswood Community Centre, Canterbury Road.

To find out more call Sharon Wilding 01905 359578

- Boredom Breakers, Warndon Youth Club, Chedworth Drive.

To find out more ring Tanz on 01905 757589 or 07909 984002.

- Streets Ahead Youth Group, Gresham Road, Dines Green.

To find out more call Sean Fenson on 01905 422211.

- Lyppard Grange Youth Club, Lyppard Grange Community Centre. To find out more call Ziggy on 01905 616841.

- Horizon City Centre Youth Support Group, The Kitchen, Stanley Road. To find out more call Farrah on07815 723609 or Arshad on 07789 430188.

- The Brick, The Pavilion, King George V Playing Fields, Brickfields Road. To find out more call Wendy Freear on 01905 20922.

WILDLIFE EVENTS

WET AND WILDLIFE

Discover the hidden water world of Chapter Meadows on Wednesday, August 14 from 2pm to 3.30pm. For details call 01905 722 328.

AT THE COMMANDERY

Sidbury, Worcester. For details and bookings call 01905 361821.

Come and meet one of three Commandery characters; will it be the Civil War soldier on campaign, the Stuart housewife going about her chores or the children's entertainer with Tudor and Stuart toys and games?

AT THE MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY

Foregate Street, Worcester. For details and bookings call 01905 25371.

THE SPIRIT OF ENTERPRISE

A fascinating and colourful exhibition exploring Worcester's industries.

VERED LAHAV

A new photographic exhibition from Saturday, July 20 until September 14.

PICTURES FROM THE PERMANENT COLLECTION

An exhibition featuring 20th century landscapes and portraits.

THE WORCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT AND YEOMANRY CAVALRY

A fascinating display tracing the history of these two regiments.

WORKSHOPS

For both children and adults alike, workshops include Big Art For Little People and Family Activity Days.

AT THE MUSEUM OF LOCAL LIFE

Friar Street, Worcester. For more details and bookings call 01905 722349.

THE VIKINGS

Wednesday, August 14.

VICTORIAN DAY

Saturday, August 17.

FOR ALL ACTIVITIES AT NUNNERY WOOD SPORTS COMPLEX, ST.JOHN'S SPORTS CENTRE AND PERDISWELL LEISURE CENTRE, PLEASE REMEMBER... BOOKING NOW SAVES TEARS LATER!

How To Book:

- Choose the course you want to book.

- Collect a registration form from the Centre reception.

- Fill in the form.

- Return the form, with payment, in person to the Centre. Phone bookings can be taken at Perdiswell Leisure Centre.

- Please remember, all places are subject to availability; no refunds can be given; your details will be placed on the centre's mailing list.

FOR ALL ACTIVITIES, PARENTS, PLEASE REMEMBER...

- We will take all reasonable steps to make sure that the activities are well organised and as safe as possible

- Please find out about the activity and decide if you feel it is suitable for the age and ability of your child

- Please pay special attention to any restrictions or advice given by the venues your child is attending

- If the activity takes place outside please protect your child from the sun

- For more details about any activity please contact the relevant venue.