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YOUNG people won't have time to be bored this summer as the council's leisure centres and sports development department join forces to offer a varied programme of summer activities, taking place at venues across the city. The five-week programme begins on 28 July and promises young people a summer holiday packed with action, excitement and fun - so much so that people are being encouraged to book early to avoid disappointment. Swimming, rock climbing and street dance are just a few of the wide range of sports and activities on offer at locations across the city, including Fulwood Leisure Centre, West View Leisure Centre, St Augustine's New Avenham Centre and Grange Astro Pitch. An extensive timetable of activities is available to children and young people aged between 0 and 16, with weekly summer camps, mornings, afternoons, full days or individual sessions to choose from. A disability summer camp is also available, which offers a combination of coached sports, team games, competitions and fun activities. Councillor Christine Thomas, executive member for community services, said: "Sport is something that should be for everyone and anyone, no matter what level you play, support or compete. This varied programme of events offers a vast range of activities to keep young people of all ages entertained throughout the five-week summer holidays. "The sessions are led by qualified, experienced sports coaches to ensure the programme is safe and child friendly and prices are affordable with some two hour sessions costing as little as 50p! This is a great opportunity for young people from across the city to make new friends and enjoy taking part in some new and exciting activities in a fun, safe environment." BACKGROUND NOTES 1) The summer activities programme runs for five weeks between 28 July and 29 August. 2) At least one activity will take place every day with the exception of Saturdays, Sundays and bank holiday Monday. 3) Copies of the brochure featuring the full programme of events are available from schools, leisure centres and community centres across the city. 4) For further information and to book, visit www.preston.gov.uk/leisure or contact: West View Leisure Centre on 01772 796788; Fulwood Leisure Centre on 01772 716085 or St Augustine's New Avenham Centre on 01772 521001. 5) To book a place on the disability summer camp, call Allan Cook on 01772 906183 or for more information about the summer cricket coaching, contact Nick Birchall from Groundwork Lancashire West and Wigan on 01772 257577. (Note that the summer cricket coaching will take place at St Augustine's New Avenham Centre and the disability summer camp takes place at West View Leisure Centre.) www.preston.gov.uk |
