At last music lessons that your child will want to do

Clive’s Easylearn Rock & Pop Schools, the largest rock school network in the UK has now come to Lancashire, with outlets in Preston, St.Annes and Cleveleys. Clive’s gives children the chance to learn guitar, drums, bass or keyboards and jam in bands from their very first session. Music making becomes simple, fun and direct with our Easylearn courses and gets children on stage in no time playing songs by their favourite artists like Green Day, Robbie Williams, Snow Patrol, Guns & Roses and many more.

May sees the opening of another exciting new outlet in Lancaster, based at the Royal Grammar School. To arrange a FREE taster session on our opening night or at any of our Lancashire schools either click onto our website: www.clivesmusic.com or phone 07540 529716 You never know, it may be your first step to stardom!

Dr Who and the Pilates!

At Clifton Primary School, we have used our extended schools initiative to offer a wide range of activities for all of our pupils, from Reception to Year Six. We are now able to offer courses for adult education and also courses where adults can come and learn and play side by side with their children. These courses are not restricted to parents of children associated with the school, all are welcome and attendance on all of them is free of charge.

Dr Who and The Pilates

Courses are now available at Clifton Primary School

In association with Lancashire Adult Learning there will be the following taster sessions:

June 16th, 23rd & 30th:

Pilates – 6.30pm-8.30pm

July 1st, 8th & 15th:

ICT for beginners

July 14th:

Dr Who mask Making for parents and children

This is a great opportunity to try new things for free in a comfortable, welcoming environment where we hope that everyone of all ages will enjoy it and be inspired to take up an interest in something they’ve either not tried before or thought that they could never do!

For further information please contact the school or visit the school website at: http://www.cliftonprimary.co.uk, alternatively contact the course co-ordinator to register your interest at: courses@clifton-pri.lancs.sch.uk.

Samlesbury Skirmish

Saturday 19th & 20th June Fathers Day Weekend 11am till 4pm

Samlesbury Hall plays host to a full Medieval Re enactment weekend. There will be a medieval village with lots of demonstrations & show and tell there will be roaming performers of music, magic, jester & storytelling. Archery demonstrations including have a go archery, Medieval Farmers Market with Hog Roast & BBQ followed by the Battle of Bannockburn on the front lawn to bring the day to an end and don’t forget

Samlesbury Hall itself built in 1325 this Manor House has seen 685 years events and here in 2010 it is no different helping to keep this Charity alive we hope for altogether a full day of family entertainment in wonderful surroundings!

Adults £5 Children £3 please call 01254 812010 for more information or visit the web site www.samlesburyhall.co.uk

The Lancaster Unlocked Festival will return for its third year at the end of the month. The Lancaster Unlocked Festival attracts visitors from across the region and inspires locals to take a peak at venues they so often take for granted.

Usually held just after the Heritage Open Days in September, Lancaster Unlocked has a new home from May 29th through to the 31st with its latest offering ‘Festival of Childhood’. This year invites you to reminisce, relive and enjoy the memories of childhood across the years.

Venues across the city work incredibly hard as a unit to produce good quality programming across the weekend and are delighted to be joined by more and more venues and businesses as the momentum of Lancaster Unlocked unfolds.

The city is filled with a thrilling history that spans hundreds of years. Every year the festival offers a different a different perspective, each venue exploring and exposing the deep heritage of Lancaster. This year is no different, from the museums to theatres, castles to coffee shops, cathedrals to libraries and the whole weekend kicks off when the city centre and markets will be transformed into traditional street stalls with fun & games, both old and new, including a very popular Teddy Bears Picnic.

To find out more about the Lancaster Unlocked weekend visit www.citycoastcountryside.co.uk and www.lancasterunlocked.co.uk or contact Lancaster Tourist Information Centre on 01524 582394

‘Families will be at the centre of excellent

integrated services that put their needs first’

(Ed Balls Secretary of State for Children Schools and Families in the Children’s Plan 2008)

Lancashire's Sure Start Early Years and Childcare Service acknowledge that giving birth to a healthy, happy baby should be one of the most rewarding experiences of a person's lifetime and we aim to make this a reality regardless of background. We know that high quality care throughout maternity and beyond can have a significant impact on health, development and life outcomes for both children and parents. Moreover, pregnancy provides an opportune time to deliver additional support when parents are more receptive to learning and making lifestyle changes. Place this in the context of Government drivers to promote excellence in maternity care and it becomes clear why we have chosen to develop an innovative package of ante natal education delivered in a flexible way through Lancashire's children's centres.

Lancashire is leading the way on early intervention and is committed to reducing health inequalities and ultimately impacting on infant mortality. 'From Bump to Birth and Beyond' was developed in response to the highlighted need for a flexible, family focused approach to maternity care, with particular attention to meeting the needs of the most vulnerable families within our communities and offering additional support to those who need it. The programme is also designed to engage fathers as strong evidence shows that early involvement of fathers has significant benefits for children’s social and emotional wellbeing.

Lancashire County Council believe giving children the best start means engaging mothers and fathers early in pregnancy, empowering them to become healthy and confident parents who understand and relish the challenges facing them. Encouraging parents to access the children's centres early will allow them to forge long lasting and supportive relationships with staff who will be on hand from bump to birth and beyond.

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In association with Karen Henderson and the instructors at Lancashire Adult Learning we are able to offer taster sessions of Pilates on June 16th, 23rd & 30th between 6:30 & 8:30 in the evening. This would be followed by an ICT for Beginners course for adults on July 1st, 8th & 15th.

Finally we are pleased to be able to offer Dr Who mask making for adults with their children on July 14th at 3:30pm. All of these courses are run by fully trained instructors from the Lancashire Adult Learning Service and are a small part of what we would like to be able to offer the community from September.

If you have any questions, or you would like further information please contact the school or visit the school website at: http://www.cliftonprimary.co.uk, alternatively contact the course co-ordinator to register your interest at: courses@clifton-pri.lancs.sch.uk. Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24