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Local links to other
organisations for Farnborough: Every effort has been made
to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this page. Opinions are those of contributors and not
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CHILDREN’S INFORMATION
SERVICE |
For information on
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Do you need help with your
school work and want to have fun as well?
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The weekly market has
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ANTI BULLYING CAMPAIGN HELPLINE |
This Helpline helps
parents to combat the problem of bullying.
It gives telephone advice to both parents and children. Telephone 020 7378 1446 |
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The Visitor Centre is the
perfect place to start exploring the canal or simply to relax and watch the
boats pass by. Facilities at the
Centre include a ‘Trailblazer’ Play Area, Gift Shop, Tearoom (open
Wednesday-Sunday), Picnic Space, Free Parking, Information Point, Camping and
a Function Room. The opening times
are Tuesday to Sunday, 10.30am – 4.45pm (Easter to September) and Tuesday
to Friday, 10.30am – 4.00pm (October to Easter). Visit www.basingstoke-canal.co.uk
for more details |
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NATIONAL
CHILDMINDING ASSOC |
The Association can
provide Professional Registered Network Childminders who provide a high
standard of childcare for children aged 0-14 years. They offer free Nursery Education for 3
& 4 year olds. If you are a
registered Childminder and are interested in becoming part of a dedicated
team contact Jo Valler
the Network Co-ordinator on 01256 300714 / 07730 689120 for further
information. |
Child’s Play (Under 5’s Art and Craft Group) |
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CONNEXIONS DIRECT
WEBSITE |
The website provides high
quality information, advice and guidance for young people. The site offers confidential advice and
practical help, from experienced Connexions Direct Advisors, on a wide range
of topics from Learning and Careers to Health and Relationships. To access the site visit www.connexions-direct.com. Young people can email the service or
undertake a real-time one-to-one advisor on-line session. They can also telephone and text. For further information contact Jane
Lavender on 0114 259 3144. |
Contact a Family |
For the last 25 years Contact a Family has helped to put parents of children with disabilities in touch with one another. Unfortunately for families affected by a very rare disorder, there may be no suitable group available. On 1st July last year a new website was launched called www.makingcontact.org. The website enables families to see whether anyone else affected by the same conditions is looking for contact with others. For more details telephone 0808 808 3555 (10am-4pm) Monday to Friday. |
COURSES AT FARNBOROUGH GRANGE |
FARNBOROUGH GRANGE
NURSERY/ FOR DETAILS OF WHAT’S ON
OFFER CONTACT CHRIS OR LIZ - 01252 376879 For details please
click on the address below: www.hcff.org.uk/Bulletins/FarnboroughWhatsOn.pdf |
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COVE CHILD CONTACT CENTRE |
A new contact centre had been set up at
separation to be able to
spend some quality time with their child/children giving the custodial parent
a couple of hours respite. The centre is open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month
between 2pm and For further details please
contact Mike Shea, the Centre Co-ordinator
on 01252 676973/07780 944528 or
email him at michael.shea@virgin.net |
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DANCE SCHOOLS GUIDE |
To request a copy of Rushmoor Borough Council’s latest Guide to Dance in
Farnborough, Aldershot & surrounding areas, telephone Richard Mann on
01252 398743 or email him at rmann@rushmoor.gov.uk |
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Drug Alcohol or Solvent misuse |
The following information
is from the Drug and Alcohol Action Team on help available for young people: Hampshire Young People’s
Service Services commissioned by
DAAT to help young people |
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EAT & DRINK SMOKE FREE GUIDE |
Smoke Free Hampshire and
Isle of Wight has put together a FREE guide listing all the completely smoke
free restaurants, cafes, pubs and hotels across the North, Mid and South
Hampshire arrears. For more
information visit their website at www.smokefreehampshire.co.uk. |
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Hampshire Educational Psychology Service |
The Rushmoor
& Hart Community Team provide a TELEPHONE HELP LINE, every Monday between
12.30pm and 4.30pm where an educational psychologist from the team will be
available to answer any general queries.
Ring 01252 814801 and ask Jane for the Community Team Help Line. |
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FARNBOROUGH CITIZENS
ADVICE BUREAU |
Offers free and
confidential advice, information
and support on a range of
problems and issues. They are situated at Elles Hall, Meudon Avenue, FarnboroughGU14 7LE Telephone – 0845
1203752 Email – advice@farnboroughcab.org.uk Or visit their website at www.farnboroughcab.org.uk |
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FARNBOROUGH DYSLEXIA
CENTRE |
www.DysCypher.com |
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FARNBOROUGH INFORMATION
CENTRE |
Located just inside
Farnborough Library, the Information Centre can help you with any questions
you may have regarding facilities and services located in Hampshire. Telephone 01252 519466 / email info.far@hants.gov.uk |
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FARNBOROUGH LEISURE CENTRE |
The Leisure Centre is
about to become an inclusive Fitness Centre as part of an initiative to
encourage the whole community to use its leisure facilities, particularly
disabled people, athletes, youth and disengaged people. New inclusive equipment has been installed
in the gym as part of the new initiative.
For further details telephone Ali Lamport
at Farnborough Leisure Centre on 01252 370411 |
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FARNBOROUGH LIBRARY |
For
further information on any of the activities / events held at the library
visit their website on www.library.hants.gov.uk |
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Fernhill School, Sports Hall |
This brand new sports hall
is available for booking by clubs and residents every evening. The four-court hall is suitable for
badminton, martial arts, cricket, basketball, indoor athletics and other
indoor activities. Telehone
01252 317603 for further information. |
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Fun at One Parent and
Toddler |
This friendly group is a re-launch of Mulberry Bush and is now held
between 1pm and 2.30pm every Thursday afternoon. The session provides a great opportunity to
meet with other parents / carers.
There is no waiting list, so just turn up! Telephone St Peters Church Office on 01252
513111 for details.
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FUNDING
OPPORTUNITIES |
Rushmoor Voluntary Services are now producing a monthly bulletin giving information about Funding Opportunities.
For more details contact
Sue Hathaway Telephone – 01252 540162 |
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HARVEST TRUST HOLIDAYS FOR CHILDREN 2006 |
Harvest Trust is a charity
which provide FREE seaside holidays, based at their holiday centre in West
Wales for groups of 12 disadvantaged children aged between 8 and 11
years. The week long holidays take
place between April and September and are organised in partnership with
schools, community groups and childcare organisations. The Trust specialises in simple “no
pressure” holidays which particularly benefit withdrawn children with low
self esteem who need space and encouragement to build self confidence. Harvest Trust provides all accommodation,
transport and admissions free of charge.
Your organisation need only buy food and provide 3 adult workers to
accompany the children. Application
forms are available from www.harvesttrust.com
or telephone 01559 371190. |
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HOMESTART |
Based in Mayfield
Community Centre, Totland Close, Home-Start is
a voluntary organisation in which volunteers offer friendship and support to
parents with young children who may be feeling overwhelmed or exhausted by
the stresses of everyday life. The
service is available to any parent in North East Hampshire with at least 1
child under 5 years. Volunteers visit
families in their own homes on a regular basis for as long as it is
needed. The support offered can vary
from friendship to a listening ear to practical help with the shopping or
occasionally taking the children out. Any
family can refer themselves for help by telephoning 01252 545416 or by
emailing homestart@nehants.fslife.co.uk |
HEALTH QUESTIONS? NHS DIRECT 0845 4647 |
If you have a worrying
health problem, the NHS confidential 24 hour Helpline gives
immediate access to professional advice.
Trained nurses will advise on the best course of action. They also offer a translation service
making their level of service the same for people speaking 100 ethnic
languages. NHS Direct can also answer
questions on all kinds of health care issues with over 3000 patient
information leaflets available, details of over 6000 national and local self
help and support groups. Information
can be given over the telephone or sent via the post |
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LASER-RUN |
This exciting Laser-Tag
Arena is open from 4.00pm until 8.00pm on weekdays and from 10.00am until
8.00pm at weekends. The Arena is
open to anyone aged 6 plus. Birthday
Parties can be booked for 6 – 14 year olds, with a minimum of 12 children
attending. The parties include a
briefing, games and party food.
Booking can also be made for groups and corporate events. The Arena is located at Building 301,
The Fairway, Armstrong Way, Farnborough (Next to Run-About). For more information, telephone
01252 370721 or visit www.laser-run.co.uk |
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Need Legal Advice? |
If you would like legal
advice on Contact/Child Care Proceedings, Divorce Rights, Domestic
Violence, Finances/Ancillary Relief,
Cohabitation/Rights after an unmarried break up or Legal Aid contact Tanner
and Taylor Solicitors, 32 Victoria Road, Farnborough who hold a FREE drop in
Surgery for advice on all Family Matters.
Just turn up or telephone Lynn Sutton on 01252 549555. |
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LEARN DIRECT |
Learn Direct is the
national learning advice line, which gives free help and advice on getting
skills for a new or better job. You
can find out about getting the right qualifications for the right job, how to
get an Apprenticeship, details of courses available in your local area and
much more. Call 0800
100 900 or visit www.learndirect-advice.co.uk
for further details. |
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THE LEN TYLER
MUSIC SCHOOL |
The Len Tyler Music School provides structured music classes for young
children (from birth to about 8 years) on a weekly basis. Child
centred-lessons are based on the work of Kodaly
(also Dalcroze and Orff).
These music lessons will provide an ideal grounding for any child whether
intending to learn a musical instrument or just to gain an understanding and
love of music. All children learn to read fundamental rhythmic music
with understanding before attending school (year R in the state system). To enquire about vacancies, email musicschool@lentyler.freeserve.co.uk or telephone 01276 504666. Visit their website on www.lentyler.freeserve.co.uk. |
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LIFE Housing |
LIFE Housing provides
safe, supported accommodation for homeless, pregnant women and mothers of
small children. It also helps young
parents living in the community. The
community team works closely with agencies to ensure it gives support where
it is needed. If you would like to
speak to someone locally, telephone Amy on 07818 646403, Miriam on 07818
645252 or Suzi on 01252 515046, who are all based
in Farnborough and cover Rushmoor and Hart areas. |
March Foundation |
This
is a friendly hotel situated in Minehead that
caters for families, it is particularly happy to accept families with Special
Needs Children. Visit their website
at www.wyndcotthotel.co.uk |
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MAYFIELD COMMUNITY
PARTNERSHIP |
The Partnership consists
of local residents and representatives from different Agencies. Its aim, through joint working, is to
improve life within the local communities of the Mayfield and Grange areas of
Rushmoor. A
meeting is held once a month where local issues and new initiatives are
discussed. If you would like to become
part of the Partnership contact Sue Hathaway on 01252 540162. |
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MAYFIELD UK ON-LINE
CENTRE |
Is based at the Mayfield
Community Centre in Totland Close. Telephone 01252 540279 It is part of the Government commitment that everyone should have access to
computers. The centre offers a wide
range of activities for people of all ages and experience. The use of the facilities and attendance on
any advertised course, workshop of
activity are free after paying the initial joining fee of £2 per adult and £1 per
child.
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MUSICAL TOTS |
Held at the Baptist Church,
Queen’s Road, North Camp, this new group is run every Tuesday 9.45am-10.30am
and Wednesday 10.15am-11am. It is open
to all children under the age of 5.
The aim of the group is for them to have lots of fun, whilst learning
through music. It is a drop in group,
so there is not need to book and the cost is £3 per session. For more details telephone 01252 517724 or email
musical.tots@ntlworld.com |
Oak Farm Community School |
Situated in Ballantyne Road, Farnborough the school runs a Family
Learning program for Adults. All of
the courses are FREE, but must be booked in advance. Telephone 01252 401081 /7 for details. |
OLIVE BRANCH CHILDREN’S CLOTHING EXCHANGE |
This clothing exchange
(0-12 years) and coffee corner is held every Thursday Morning between 9.30
and 12.30 (Term Time Only) at The Church of the Good Shepherd, Sand Hill, Farnborough (Behind the 6th FormCollege).
Exchange any clothes your children have outgrown for tokens, which can then
be exchanged for any of the other clothes available. For more details contact Sue Riddlestone on 01252 549481. |
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One Parent Families |
This association offers FREE
information to lone parents on many different topics including benefits, tax
and sage contact arrangements.
Telephone their Helpline on 0800 018 5026 which is open from 9.00am to
5.00pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and from 9.00am to 8.00pm on
Wednesday or visit their website at www.oneparentfamilies.org.uk. |
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THE NATIONAL DRUGS HELPLINE |
The Helpline offers FREE,
24 hour information, advice and counselling on drugs and drug
misuse. Freephone
0800 776600 |
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Nepalese and Albanian
Classes |
These classes run on
Saturday Mornings. The Nepalese class
is held in Farnborough and the Albanian in Aldershot. They enable children from these countries to
retain their native language and also gives others the opportunity to learn
these languages. For more details
contact Caroline Keith. |
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Parent Action Group for
Special Play (P.A.G) |
P.A.G for Special Play are a Community Action Group who are registered with Rushmoor Voluntary Services. As an independent Group they are able to
apply for funding that has been set up specifically to serve local
communities. Their aim is to use the
funding to enable the Special Needs and Siblings Summer Scheme to continue
running. They also want to develop
opportunities, including play provision for children with disabilities over
the age of 12. New members are always
welcome to the group. For details of
their next meeting / event, telephone Heather Chalkley
on 01252 676317, Karen Flackett on 01252 651167 or
Sue Dyer on 01252 519142. |
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PARENT CONSULTATION
SESSIONS – Park Primary School, Aldershot |
Do you have a pre school child?Would you like help in
thinking about how to promote your child’s development or behaviour? Hampshire Educational
Psychology Service are offering a chance for you to meet with them to think
about ways that you can help your child at home. These sessions are completely confidential
and last for approximately 1 hour. To book a session with
the Educational Psychology Team, contact Jane Ingram on 01252 814801 |
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Parent Partnership |
Hampshire
Parent Partnership Service was set up in 1994 to develop and improve
communication and partnership between the Children's Services Department,
parents, children, schools and voluntary agencies. They provide advice, information and support to parents of children with special
educational needs and to parents who have concerns on matters relating to
the child's education. For a range of leaflets available, and
their latest Newsletter visit their website: http://www.hants.gov.uk/TC/edpp/pphome.html |
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PLAY AND SPORT
ACTIVITIES |
For a list of Play and
Sport Activities for children who need additional support, please click on below: Bulletins\AlderFarnbrActivitiesAddSupp.pdf |
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PLAY FLOORBALL @
FARNBOROUGH |
Floorball is based on Ice Hockey but is played in a
gym. Players use a lightweight
‘airflow’ ball. Floorball
for 4 – 12 year olds is held every Friday from 5.00pm until 6.00pm. Spaces are limited, so advance booking
is recommended to avoid disappointment.
Floorball for 18 years and over –
The Southern Vipers Football Club (www.southnvipers.com)
train every Wednesday from 7.00pm until 8.00pm. Beginners are always welcome to drop
in. Telephone 01252 370411 or email
enquiries@farnboroughleisurecentre.co.uk |
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The Preschool Learning Alliance
(In conjunction with the Adult Community Learning Fund) |
The Preschool Learning
Alliance is running FREE Family Learning Workshops and courses. The courses are aimed at helping your child
learn through play and are open to all parents / carers with children under 5
years. The topics covered will include
Behaviour Management, Helping your Child to Communicate and Numeracy and Literacy for you and your child. Each session will include refreshments,
crafts, stories and songs. If you
would like further information, or are interested in booking a course for
your local group, please telephone Gillian Beaumont on 01252 336622. |
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Priory Street Baby and
Toddler Group |
Held at Roberts Hall (Scout
Hut), Rectory Road Park, this informal group for children from birth to 4
years, along with their parents/carers, meet every Wednesday (9.45am-11.15am). New members are always welcome to come
along and join in with the group’s craft activities, singing, stories, play,
refreshments and more! The cost is £1
per adult, per week. For details call Helen
Smith on 01252 371879. |
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RUSHMOOR MALLARDS – DISABILITY
SPORTS CLUB |
The Mallards are one of
the most successful sports clubs of its kind in the country, offering many
different activities including, Archery, Athletics, Soccer and Cricket. For more details telephone Peter Hull on 02380 553232 or visit
their website at www.rushmoormallards.org
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RUSHMOOR YOUTH FORUM |
The Forum meets 4 times a
year at Rushmoor Borough Council. It assists with the development of the
Borough’s Youth Plan, consultation to ensure young people shape services and
facilities, national and local initiatives, work to promote the needs of
young people and facilitates effective communications networks between
various youth work Agencies. The Forum also offers grants to voluntary
organisations (max £500) and individuals (max £150). For information visit www.rushmoor.gov.uk or call the
Chairman, John Lofts on 01252 660378. |
SAFER RUSHMOOR |
This is the name of the Community
Safety Partnership covering the whole of Farnborough and Aldershot. The Partnership consists of around 20
organisations including the Police, Rushmoor
Borough Council, The Youth Offending Team, Pavilion Housing Association and
The Drug Action Group. They meet
regularly to work in partnership to reduce anti-social behaviour, crime and
the fear of crime in your area. If
you have an issue that you would like to bring to their attention, please
contact the Community Safety Team at Rushmoor
Borough Council on 01252 398175 or email bob.lampart@rushmoor.gov.uk |
SOCCER AT 6 |
Want to have a kick
around, play games and learn new skills?
No need to book, just turn up.
Cost £2.50 (£2.00 concessions).
Held between 6.00pm & 7.15pm, Monday at Aldershot Park, Tuesday at
Oak Farm School, Wednesday at Cove Green, Thursday at King George V Playing
Fields and Friday at Queen’s Road Recreation Ground. For ages 5-12 years. Telephone Debbie Wall on 01252 398745 for
details. |
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Speakeasy Advocacy |
Providing a voice and support to people with
learning difficulties, autistic spectrum disorders and/or Aspergers
syndrome in Basingstoke and throughout Hampshire. Registered charity number 1108304 |
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Sunshine and Showers |
Sunshine and Showers is a
support group for people who live in Rushmoor or
Hart and are experiencing depression.
A daytime group is held every Wednesday in Fleet and every Thursday in
Yateley. A
new evening group has started at the Church of the Good Shepherd in
Farnborough. This group is aimed at
people who are experiencing depression, but are managing to hold down their
job. The groups are very friendly and
informal, with some people just going to listen, some to talk and some just
go with not expectations at all. It is
ok to take a carer with you on your first visit. Unfortunately there are no crèche
facilities available. For further
information call Evelyn on 01252 8156522. |
Take Five |
This is a drop in group held at Mayfield
Community Centre, Totland Close, Farnborough. It is held every Monday and Wednesday
morning during term time between 10am and 11.30am.
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TEEN FIT JUNIOR
GYM SESSIONS – Farnborough Leisure Centre |
These sessions are aimed
at children aged 13-16 years. They can
use the gym under supervision from a Fitness Instructor from 8.00am –
8.00pm Saturdays & Sundays and from 1.00pm – 4.00pm in School
Holidays. Guidance will be given
on using the treadmills, bikes, steppers and cross-trainers. The sessions aim to introduce fitness,
awareness and enjoyment of a healthy lifestyle. For further details on the facilities
available telephone 01252 370411 |
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TELEPHONE
INTERPRETATION SERVICE |
Residents and visitors who
have trouble understanding English can access Rushmoor
services and facilities through this service.
By using Language Line the Council staff can communicate with people
in almost 100 languages via a telephone link to a bank of interpreters. The service is available to anyone
enquiring by phone or in person at the Offices. Council forms, leaflets and other documents
can, also, be translated. For details
contact Martin McCarthy on 01252 398880. |
TEN PIN BOWLING |
FARNBOROUGH LEISURE CENTRE
The new 10 lane Tenpin
Bowling facility will offer fun and entertainment for all the family
including licensed refreshment areas and games room. To book telephone 01252 554046 |
WATERLANE
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Situated at Mayfield, Farnborough, this new development was completed in partnership with Rushmoor Borough Council, the Mayfield Partnership and Rushmoor Healthy Living at a cost of £165,000. There are different themed zones, including Toddler, Junior and Teenage areas, the latter having enhanced skate facilities. The playground is equipped for children with Special Needs. |
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WAVELL-CODY COMMUNITY CAMPUS |
Situated on the Wavell School site in Lynchford
Road, the Centre is open to the community 7 days a week. There is a 4 court indoor sports hall, a
floodlit 8 court netball centre, grass pitches and rooms to hire of all
sizes. There is also a fitness
centre. In addition Adult Education
Courses are on offer. Telephone 01252
317603 for details. |
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WIZZY WORLD |
Wizzy World is a new Adventure Play area aimed at both
toddlers and children up to 11 years old.
It is open 7 days a week. For further details please
telephone 0845 226 2329 |
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