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Police Back Summer Activity Programme in Loughborough and Charnwood
Posted on 10/07/08
POLICE are encouraging parents to book their youngsters on Charnwood Borough Councils Summer Activity Programme to prevent them from getting into trouble during the holidays.
Senior officers believe the Authoritys packed programme of sport and leisure events which runs from Monday, July 14 to Friday, August 22 are a constructive way of keeping young people entertained.
There are more than 50 popular activities available, including football, kiwk cricket, golf, rugby, tennis, ice skating, horse riding, dancing, skiing, climbing, trampolining and swimming.
Bookings can now be made and Wild Card holders could save up to 50 per cent on all the events arranged for the six-week summer break.
Chief Inspector Alistair Roe, from the North Area Community Safety Bureau, said: We would encourage as many young people as possible to take part in the organised activities.
We know from experience that bored children are more likely to get into trouble with the police and summer programmes like this are a fun and constructive way of keeping young people entertained throughout the holidays.
We want young people to enjoy themselves in a safe environment and make sure their behaviour doesnt have a detrimental impact on anyone else while they are off school.
Cllr Jane Hunt (Conservative councillor for Loughborough Nanpantan), Charnwood Borough Councils Champion for Children, Young People and Play, said: These exciting holiday activities are held at every end of term school holiday and at venues throughout the borough.
The events are for all age groups and cover a range of interests. Theyre a great way to try something new, or an opportunity to make new friends.
We have had some fantastic feedback from events we have held in previous holidays, young people really enjoy them. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Matt Forsyth, Charnwood Borough Councils Sport and Leisure Activity Co-ordinator, added: There has been a lot of interest in the Summer Holiday Activity Programme but there is still time to book places on a number of events.
We have tried to put on as many different activities as possible so the programme has something for everyone.
Parents booking their youngsters on the programme will know they are taking part in something they enjoy in a safe environment without constantly thinking about where they are or what theyre doing.
To find out more about the Summer Holiday Activity Programme, which is supported by Loughborough firm AstraZeneca, call the Councils Leisure Services Team on Loughborough (01509) 634 673.
Alternatively, copies of the brochure will be distributed to all schools and can be also obtained from Charnwood Borough Councils Offices, Loughborough Town Hall, Loughborough Library or by logging on to www.charnwood.gov.uk/leisure/holidayprogrammes.html
The Wild Card costs 3 for children aged between five and 16 living in Charnwood and is valid for 12 months. It is free if youngsters receive free school meals.
Children who go to school in the Borough but live outside Charnwood can purchase a Wild Card at a cost of 5.
Further details about Wild Card are available by logging onto www.charnwood.gov.uk/leisure/charnwoodleisurepass-wildcard.html or calling the Leisure Services team on the above number.
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