Letchworth Autumn Half Term Activities 2014

The information provided here is for general guidance only. The Letchworth Partnership of Schools aims to provide accurate and up to
date information, but cannot guarantee at any time that all the information is up to date, accurate or of good quality. We advise that you
phone to book a place on many of these activities to avoid disappointment and to check that the details havent changed. !f your child
has additional needs, it would also be advisable to discuss their support needs before accessing a club. !f you have any enquiries
about holiday, after school or weekend clubs, as well as family, parent and youth support, please contact "olly Turl, #$%&' (#('$#.
Activity Age Where Date Description Contact
Spooktacular
"alf Term
"orror Trail
)ll
*o batty in Letchworth Town +entre and weave your way around participating retailers filling your
frightful map with stickers and pick up a trick or treat along the route. Perfect for your little horrors
the trail launches on Saturday ', -ctober and runs through the half term week up until Saturday $
st
.ovember. ) list of participating retailers will be posted soon on www.shopletchworth.com
/ig )rt
Sunday in
0ot to 0ot
)ll
0ot to 0ot
*allery,
The Wynd
Sun'&-ctober
$#.1#am2
1.1#pm
+reate a halloween montage. Lots of paint, straw 3for
broomsticks4, printing and sticking. +ontribution in the
0ot to 0ot Pig. Please contact corina5rhapsode.org.uk
for more information. Webpage www.rhapsode.org.uk
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/ats +ats
and 7ats
"alloween
8un
)ll
/ritish
Schools
9useum in
"itchin
Thurs1#-ct
$#.1#am:'pm
Last entry $pm
0rop in to ;oin our fun make and play activities< =%>child,
free admission for adults. +hildren must be accompanied
by a responsible adult. Places are limited so advance
booking is recommended www.britishschoolsmuseum.co.uk
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"alloween
"orrors
)ll
"oward
Park, -ff
.orton Way
South
8riday1$-ct
'.1#2%.1#pm
)ll welcome and fancy dress competition for all : mums and dads
included? There will be a range of activities including potion making,
wi@ard wands, goo making, rodeo pumpkin, bobbing for apples,
pumpkin activities, scary games and more. Prepare to be scared?
)ll children must be supervised by an accompanying adult. 8or
further details contact Philippa Statter, *roundwork "ertfordshire on
#$(#( ',,$A& or by email philippa.statter5groundwork.org.uk
0ay of the
0ead
)ll
0ot to 0ot
*allery,
The Wynd
Saturday$st
.ovember
0ay of the 0ead crafting for all. 0onation only.
8urther information can be found on www.rhapsode.org.uk
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!"" 0ia
0e 9uertos
2 *et +reative
)ll
8enners
/uilding,
-penshaw
Way
Sat$2Sun'.ov
$#am2$pm and
$pm2%pm
+reate your own Spooky 9asks with Sarah /ellisario, make
shadows dance with Bane *lynn and bring to life skulls
of the long dead with "elen 9ason. ) fantastic occasion
to work with local artists www.digswellartstrust.com
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8ireworks
0isplay
)ll
"erts 8)
+ounty
*round on
/aldock
7oad
Sunday'nd
.ovember
The Letchworth and /aldock Lions are holding their annual charity
firework display raising much needed funds for local charities incl
the *arden "ouse "ospice, Ceech "ospice +are for +hildren and
other local charities. Tickets on sale now from 0avidDs 9usic Shop
on Eastcheap at a special rate of =%>adults and =1>children 3F$&4.
With a 1,### crowd limit, pre2booking is advisable. "ot food and
bar on the night. 9ore informationG www.shopletchworth.com
+hildrens
+entre 8un
#2%
Lime Tree,
+hestnut
Tree and
!cknield
Harious 0ates
and Times
Each of the three +hildrens +entres in Letchworth will be offering
lots of fun activities and groups over the school holiday.
+hildrens +entre details on www.hertschildrenscentres.org.uk
"alloween
8ancy 0ress
Party
#2&
0ot to 0ot
*allery,
The Wynd
8riday1$-ct
$#.1#am
onwards
.ote to .ote is a fun singing and stories session for little
ones and their parents. =1 contribution and there will be
pri@es for costumes. 8urther details www.rhapsode.org.uk
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+reation
Station
+rafty
Saturday
%
months
2$$ yrs
IThe Secret
*arden, $#
Sun Street,
"itchin,
S*, $)E
Saturday',-ct
'pm2%pm
+ome along and get crafty with the +reation Station and help to raise
funds for Lister "ospitals I9agic of Play )ppeal and I7ays of Sun2
shine charities. +reate your own 10 models, mini canvas master2
pieces, funky glasses or noodle doodle pictures. Tickets cost =A
per family. 7affle, refreshments and access to the play facilities at
The Secret *arden. +hildren must be accompanied. Places limited
so please pre book with su@anneharvey5thecreationstation.co.uk
or call #A%%A '%%,$, or #(,16# 11(#$. Tickets can also be
purchased from The Secret *arden www.thecreationstation.co.uk
Standalone
"aunted
/arn
Early
Jears
2 $$
Standalone
8arm
9on'(2Sat$st
8arm opening
$#am21pm with
activities $$21pm
Standalones "aunted /arn will prepare you for "alloween
with craft activities that will get you ready for the night plus
tasty treats. 9ake spiders to scare your parents and mini
brooms to fly off on into the night. 7esident !llustrator Citty
0inners will be there WednesdayK 8riday making sure you
create the perfect finishing touches for your "alloween.
Paid entry to farm. )ctivities free www.standalonefarm.com
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Trampolining 1L
"itchin
/oys Sports
+entre
9on'(,Wed'6
'.1#21.1# or
1.1#2%.1#pm
Trampolining sessions =(>session non2members and
=,>session for members
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8un Mone 12$$
9rs
"oward
"all
9onday28riday
6am21pm
Aam 2&pm or N
days on some
days
There is a wide range of activities usually on a particular
theme or children can ;ust play with their friends. )ctivities
include kite making, silly spaceships, bubble painting,
"alloween crafts and 9-7E. There is an optional trip to
0uOford )ir 9useum at an eOtra cost 3places limited4. See
www.fun@oneletchworth.co.uk for full details and prices.
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Wild +amp 12$'
.orth "erts
Leisure
+entre
9onday28riday
6am 2 ,pm
Softball, arts, crafts, face painting, swimming, inflatable
fun, trampolining and more. =''.'#>day, N days =$$.$#.
8orms downloadable on www.stevenage2leisure.co.uk
Please come into the leisure centre to book your place.
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*ymnastics
12&
"itchin
/oys Sports
+entre
8riday1$-ct
'pm 21pm
Sessions for 12& year olds 3=( non2members, =, members4
and %2$& yr olds 3=$%4. Please wear appropriate clothing,
medical and contact details must be provided for all
students. )ll courses must be paid for once booked and
we do not offer a refund ally'$hbs5hotmail.co.uk
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Tue'A-ct
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Spookyrump
us with *uy
Parker27ees
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0ot to 0ot
*allery,
The Wynd
Thurs1#-ct
$#am2%pm
!"" "alloweeny workshop with illustrator of childrens
classics Spookyrumpus and *iraffes +ant 0ance, *uy
Parker27ees. /ooking completely essential? Please
email venice5rhapsode.org.uk for further details.
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9ad
Science
%2$$
Cingshott
School,
"itchin
Tue'A2Thurs1#
-ctober
$#am21pm
"ands on science fun including 9onster 9ash Fp on the
Tuesday, The Pu@@le of the PerpleOing Polymer on the
Wednesday and Phosphorescent 8un on Thursday. Please
bring a packed lunch. =1,>child>day or =6&>child>1days.
*roup discounts for ,L children available. 9ad Science
+amps run across "erts www.madscience.com>east
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Super
Sian
-ctober
+amp
)dventure
%2$1
"itchin
/oys Sports
+entre
9on'(28ri1$
-ctober
6am2%pm >
Aam2,pm at an
eOtra cost
Trampolining, gymnastics, badminton, table tennis, kwik
cricket, football, basketball, bench ball, arts and crafts,
games, athletics, uni2hockey, dodgeball, parachute games
and 9-7E. ='#>day, =$%>half days 3% hours4 with $#P
sibling discount. /efore club A26am and after club %2,pm
also available at =1.,#>eOtra hour>child. We can offer a split
day camp 6am2$'pm Tennis +amp and $'2%pm +amp
)dventure ='%. )ll courses must be paid for once booked
and we do not offer a refund ally'$hbs5hotmail.co.uk
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"orrid
"istories
)nimation
,L
Letchworth
)rts +entre
8riday1$-ct
$#am21pm
!"" drop in sessions with animator 9ewlab who will
help you to animate your horrid history. 8un for the
whole family. 8or further details see www.fireandfright.com
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8rankenstein
Toys !""
,L
Letchworth
)rts +entre
Sat$st .ov
$#am21pm
+reate your own 8rankenstein Toys. 7escue, recycle,
cut and twist together old toys to take away your special
mutant. www.fireandfright.com
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9ultimedia
Storytelling
,L
Letchworth
)rts +entre
Sat$st .ov
$#am21pm
)n innovative storytelling session for the entire family to
get involved in, which will tie together audio, video and
multisensory elements with 7ob Pyecroft 7ainbow. 8or
more half term informationG www.fireandfright.com
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"appy
"alloween
"aunted
"ouse
,2$$
0ot to 0ot
*allery,
The Wynd
Sat',-ct
$#am:%pm
+ome and create micro haunted apartments to add to a
scary high2rise for the window display. !""# Please
contact venice5rhapsode.org.uk to reserve a spot. 8or
full half term information visit www.rhapsode.org.uk
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8ire and
8right Poets
,2$$
/roadway
*ardens
9on'(, Wed'6
and 8ri1$-ct
$#am2$'noon
and %.1#2(pm
!nspired by a secret installation on the *ardens, Poetry
!0 will be our wandering poets bringing 8ire and 8right
to life and helping you to create your own poems. !""
drop in sessions. www.poetryid.wordpress.com
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"aunted %A
"ours in
Letchworth
,2$$
0ot to 0ot
*allery,
The Wynd
Tues'A2Wed'6
Harious Times
EOperience the scary side of Letchworth with performance
poet and creative writing wonderman, Boshua Seigel on
his %A hour Letchworth Bourney in his very own spook
bike. Workshops in various places. To book a !""
session, please visit for details www.rhapsode.org.uk
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8ootball 8un
,2$'
The )rena
in /aldock
Tue'A2Wed'6
6.1#am21.1#pm
8un football games, coaching and drills with matches and
mini tournaments. =$,>child>day in advance, ='# on the
day. 7egistration forms online www.northhertsarena.co.uk #$%&'
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9ulti
)ctivities
The Priory
School,
"itchin
Thurs1#-ct
6.1#am21.1#pm
9ulti sports and activities including badminton, tag2
rugby, basketball, street dance, graffiti art and more.
7egistration forms online www.northhertsarena.co.uk
9ulti )ctivity
Cids +amp
,2$'
Letchworth
Sports and
Tennis +lub
9onday28riday
6am 2 1.1#pm >
Aam2,.1#pm at
an eOtra cost
9ulti sports include tennis, badminton, uni hoc, football,
arts, crafts and more. Lunch > tea available at eOtra cost.
=''>day non2members, =$A>day members with ='( > =''
respectively to stay late and an additional =%>, to stay for
breakfast club A26am www.letchworth2tennis.co.uk
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Premier
Sport +amp
,2$'
St 9arys
Bunior School
/aldock
9on'(2Tue'A
6.1#am21.1#pm
"alloween themed multi sports camps< children will
have the opportunity to dress up. =$1 > day > child. 8or
full details or to book call the number provided or book
online www.premiersport.org>
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&,'(1( Whitehill
School,
"itchin
Thurs1#28ri1$
6.1#am21.1#pm
)ctive
Soccer
,2$1
"itchin
/oys
School
Tue'A2Thurs1#
$#am21pm
Warm up, S)Qs, fun soccer drills, skill competitions,
penalty shoot outs and small sided matches. Please bring
a packed lunch and drinks. =$, a day, plus $#P off when
booking all three days www.activesoccer.co.uk
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$6&&
*roundwork
Bunior
7angers +lub
,2$1
"oward
Park, -ff
.orton Way
South
Tue'A2Thurs1#
-ctober
$$am2$'.1#pm
Boin the Bunior 7angers +lub to take part in a range of !"" eOciting
outdoor activities. 9eet by the *roundwork ga@ebo near the paddling
pool on Tuesday 'A -ctober for Celly kettles and hot chocolate< on
Wednesday '6 -ctober for wand and potion making< on Thursday
1# -ctober for natural art, decorations and "alloween monsters.
Limited places so pre booking is advised to avoid disappointment.
Please wear suitable clothing as you may get messy. )ll children
must be accompanied by a responsible adult. 8or more details
contact Philippa Statter #$(#( '&#$'6
philippa.statter5groundwork.org.uk
Touchline
Soccer
,2$%
Letchworth
+orner
Sports +lub
9on'(2Wed'6
$#am21pm
8un packed football games and competitions, passing,
dribbling, shooting and 9-7E. =$,>$day, ='(>'days,
=%#>1days with ',P sibling discount when 1 days are
booked. )pplication form and more details including
equipment requirements on www.touchlinesoccer.co.uk
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Tennis
+amps
,2$%
"itchin /oys
School Lawn
Tennis +lub
9on'(28ri1$
6am2$'pm
Tennis +amps for =$%>day or =&#>week. 8or more details
email admin5uplaysports.co.uk or call Paul /ishop on
the number provided. To book visit www.uplaysports.co.uk
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0ancing
8or 8un
&L
/ritish
Schools
9useum in
"itchin
Wed'6-ctober
$#am:$'pm
Boin our maypole and country dancing for =1>child, free
admission for adults. +hildren must be accompanied by
a responsible adult. Places are limited so advance booking
is recommended www.britishschoolsmuseum.co.uk
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!"" "orrid
"istories
with the
"istoryteller
&2$'
Letchworth
)rts +entre
Thurs1#-ct
$#2$$am,
$$.1#2$'.1# K
'21pm
"istoryteller +as Sanders will captivate you with local
myths and legends and help you to create your own
horrid histories. Times are according to your childs age
3$#am for &26 year olds, $$.1#am for 62$' year olds and
'21pm for all &2$' year olds4. www.fireandfright.com
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Cids do the
8unniest
Things?
&2$%
Letchworth
)rts +entre
Tues'A-ct
$$.1#am and
'pm
+omedy workshop designed especially to cater for kids
in half terms and holidays that 9um or 0ad can ;oin in
with as well? We will have a 3typically4 6# minute session
where the $
st
hour is a workshop where the kids have to
generate and write their own one minute comedy routine
and then in the last half hour, they perform in front of the
rest of the group, parents and friends. !ts an unforgettable
eOperience for them and they all get an Rofficial comedianS
badge and a certificate of authentication at the end. We
limit each session to $, participants, plus parents and
guardians. Weve set a &2$% age guideline but younger
children should be able to en;oy this with a bit more help
from their parents. =$,>child including free performance
for family. 8or more details www.letchwortharts.org
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"itchin Budo
+lub 0rop !n
Taster
Session
AL
The -ld
*ym, "itchin
/oys School
Sports
+entre
Wed'6-ct
$#am2$pm
We will provide ;udo ;ackets and belts for participants to
borrow and qualified coaches will be running the session.
)nyone is welcome between these times to come along
and give ;udo a try. Please contact 9ichael -rton for
more details. We welcome those with learning disabilities
and the needs of young people with physical disabilities
will be assessed www.hitchin;udoclub.co.uk
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Light
Painting with
!an "obson
AL
/roadway
*ardens
8riday'6-ct
%pm2Apm
Light painting is the technique of using long eOposure to
create fantastic photographic effects. +ome and have a
go with acclaimed artist !an "obson who will lead a
hands2on workshop which will take place by the
Loop.p" light art installation on /roadway *ardens.
www.fireandfright.com
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uPlay Sports
.etball
+amp
A2$%
"itchin
*irls
School
Thurs1# K
8ri1$-ct
.etball +amp for =',>day or =%# both days. 8or more
details, please contact 9el 9ansfield 3see right4 or email
mel5uplaysports.co.uk. To book go to www.uplaysports.co.uk
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uPlay
Tri-ne
Triathlon
+amp
A2$&
"itchin
/oys
School
Wed'A2Thur'6
6.1#am2%.1#pm
Early>late options
available
Tri -ne Triathlon camps are a great way to learn about
the sport of triathlon and improve swimming, cycling and
running skills in a safe and fun environment. Prices from
=',>day. *roup > sibling discounts available www.tri$.co.uk
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Pro )ction
Level $
)ward in
0ance
Leadership
$12$6
Sir 8rederic
-sborn
School,
"erns
Lane,
Welwyn
*arden
+ity, "erts,
)L( ')8
9on'(:8ri 1$
-ctober
$#am2,pm
*reat introduction for students who are interested in dance. This
course qualifies them to assist dance sessions in the community
under supervision. The nationally recognised qualification aims to
teach generic skills such as planning, leadership, organisation, team
work and communication through a medium of dance styles such as
"ip "op, Salsa, 9usical Theatre, /hangra and Ba@@ to name a few.
.ot only does this course develop knowledge of dance but also
confidence in leadership. )ll you need is a passion K interest in
dance? !"" 3, hours volunteering required4. Pro )ction is able to
reimburse public transport to>from the course e.g. train>bus fares.
+ontact Pro )ction for details www.pro2actionherts.org > #$(#( '(&A,6
Pro )ction
)ward in
Team Work
$%2$(
Jouth
"ostel
)ssociation,
'1$
Windmill
Lane,
+heshunt,
"erts, E.A
6)B
8riday 1$st
-ctober :
Sunday 'nd
.ovember
7esidential
Through the use of adventurous problem solving and team building
activities this stimulating course develops many personal qualities
including listening K conversation skills, social interaction, confidence
in group situations and giving and receiving feedback. Students will
take part in both theory and hands on sessions which are an eOcellent
foundation to moving onto a Level ' 0eveloping Leadership Skills
course. !n addition to completing the residential course, to complete
the qualification students must then volunteer for , hours where they
have taken part in group work or team situations. !"" 3plus , hours
volunteering is required4 8or further details please contact www.pro2
actionherts.org > saman.ahmed5pro2actionherts.org > #$(#( '(&A,6
*PS
Workshop
with Beremy
Wood
$%L
+ommunity
"ub,
%1 Station
7oad
Saturday$st
.ovember
$#am2$'noon
and $pm21pm
) novel way to create digital artworks while eOploring
Letchworth. Fse the town like a giant etch2a2sketch to
create your own drawings. www.fireandfright.com
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+akeageddon $&L
Standalone
8arm
Wed'6-ct
2Sat$.ov
(pm2$#pm
The "alloween world famous food artist 9iss +akehead presents a
twisted fairy tale for your taste buds as the worlds first edible horror
farm opens at Standalone 8arm. +akeageddon combines live horror
action with cake for the first ever time, creating an incredible terrifying
edible eOperience the likes of which have never been seen before.
*uests will be guided round by torchlight 3bring a torch too if youre
scared4 and tours will take approO 1# minutes. )fter the tour you will
be welcome to eOplore the further installations and events inside the
8arm itself and visit 9iss +akeheads shop for some naughty treats?
Please arrive at least $, minutes before your session, latecomers
will not be admitted. Ticket holders may be asked for proof of age,
so dont forget to bring identification. Tickets =$, can be bought
online or call Letchworth Tourist !nformation +entre #$%&' %A(A&A.
!f you > anyone in your group has any mobility impairments, email
Bason.Halentine5letchworth.com in advance. www.fireandfright.com
.ational
+iti@en
Service
)utumn
Programme
$( >
Jear
$'
/ancroft
+entre for
Joung
People, '6
/ancroft,
"itchin
S*, $BW
7esidential
',2'A -ctober
+ommunity
'A21# -ctober
The .ational +iti@en Service 3.+S4 autumn programme is
an eOciting life2changing opportunity for all young people
aged $( or in school year $'. This autumn half term Jouth
+onneOions is inviting you to take part in an eOperience
that will help prepare you for life after school by taking on
new challenges, gaining new skills and working as a team
to help people in your local area. The .+S programme and
in particular the skills>eOperiences gained are recognised
positively by employers and further education providers.
Each place is worth hundreds of pounds, but is ;ust =1,
with discounts and bursaries available. The first stay away
from home will be three nights at 9ersea -utdoor +entre
EsseO and following this you will have three days non2
residential based at the /ancroft +entre for Joung People
in "itchin with a celebration event on Sunday (
th
0ecember
in "atfield. Please see online for more details and to book
your place www.youthconneOions2hertfordshire.org>youth2
work>national2citi@en2service>
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or information$ signposting an% support for parents an% carers of %isa&le% chil%ren an% those with a%%itional
nee%s across Herts please contact your local '(D) Hu& www#'(D)#org#u*+hu&
or more i%eas please visit + contact the Tourist (nformation Centre on )tation !oa%$ Letchworth$ Hertfor%shire
014,2 4-.-,- www#letchworthgc#com$ email tic/letchworth#com
or last0minute up%ates$ li*e our 1Letchworth 2artnership of )chools3 AC"455' 2A6"