Cirencester Scene Magazine - Establishing Local Connections ‘Summer off the Streets’
With forecasters predicting more great summer weather over the next few weeks, children across the Cotswolds are gearing up for a memorable holiday.
Cotswold District Council, in partnership with World Jungle, is ensuring that there are fun things to do by offering a range of activities and events across the district over the entire holiday period.
The ‘Summer off the Streets’ programme enables children to have fun, learn some skills and make new friends. There really is something for everyone!
There are many sporting activities, including a free community football session for 8-15 year olds at Deer Park School on Friday 9 August, and two free ‘Scratch and Skate’ festivals (skateboarding and DJ music plus ‘skater of the day award’) at Tetbury on Sunday 11 August and Cirencester on Sunday 18 August. Community Fun Days – featuring circus skills, African drumming, and various arts and crafts - are also planned for Andoversford on Wednesday 31 July, Lechlade on Sunday 11 August and South Cerney on Friday 30 August. Additionally, there are two free National Play Day Events both scheduled to take place between 1 pm and 4 pm on Wednesday 7 August at Chipping Campden (Recreation Ground, George Lane) and at Cirencester (Abbey Grounds.)
Here is a sample of some of the other attractions which kids can enjoy:
Digital Music Making - 10 am -2 pm, Monday 29 July at Cirencester College
This workshop will be a great opportunity to write a song using a range of professional music software. You will even be able to take your own song home on a CD at the end of the day! Age 14-16 years.
Cool Drawing – Friday 16 August, 10 am to 12 noon at St Lawrence Centre, Cirencester and 2pm to 4 pm atMoreton Area Centre
Join artist and illustrator Imogen Harvey-Lewis in this fast-paced, dynamic drawing session. Create, draw and then animate simple characters – you will be amazed by the results. Age 7-12 years.
Archery – 2 pm to 3 pm OR 3 pm to 4 pm at Green Dragon, Cowley, near Cheltenham
Each one hour session will cover safety technique, one-to-one practice and lots of team and individual competition. Age 7 years and above.
Graffiti Stencilling – Friday 23 August, 10 am to 12 noon at Fairford Community Centre and 2 pm to 4 pm atMoreton Area Centre.
Have a go at making your own ‘Banksy’ style creation – practise graffiti spraying and stencilling techniques and learn how to make your own stencils with Harriet West. Wear old clothes! Age 9 years plus.
Felt Making from 10 am to 12 noon on Friday 30 August at St Lawrence Church Centre, Cirencester
Have fun with fibres and colour, making a hand- rolled felt picture, a case for your MP3 player or mobile phone, or flowers to wear in your hair. All materials and
equipment are provided.
Wear suitable old clothes and bring a bottle of water. Age 7 years plus.
Jane Manning from local arts organisation World Jungle, who are managing this summer’s programme, said:
“It’s well worth looking at our brochure on line to see all the activities on offer. There are things going on across the whole district - some are free and do not need to be booked in advance, while others do need to be reserved and they are filling up quickly. Avoid missing out on the fun by reserving your space as soon as possible.”
To book and pay for activities, please go to the World Jungle website
www.worldjungle.org.uk or telephone 01285 623407. The website contains all the activities covered by the Summer off the Street programme.
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