Earl Shilton Maple Way Play Space
Thank you for contributing your views. As a result, we have been successful in our application for Playbuilder funding for the Earl Shilton Maple Way Play Space.
PlayBuilder Award: With outstanding help from the Voluntary Action team, Earl Shilton Town Council has been awarded £50,000 in Playbuilder funding to provide new play equipment in Maple Way park. The scheme aims to equip parks with quality natural-play facilities.
The grant itself is intended to provide for a specific age range of 8 – 13 years old, but the Town Council have agreed to commit additional funds to provide equipment outside of this age range so that the park can remain as inclusive as possible. The project is expected to begin sometime in the summer of this year.
Great News – The Playbuilder Panel has given the go ahead for the Maple Way Park design
The design of the most popular items as voted by you - has been passed to suppliers for quotes.
The final design includes:
Three large Climbing Boulders, at least 1 boulder is 3metres high, A swinging item (there was no winner in the consultation for this item)
A mound connecting the Boulders and Spinning item.
Cableway (Zip wire) – with a natural mound for ‘take off’,
One tonne sitting rocks in the flower garden, with raised boundary planted with heather.
Flower garden at ground level
Raised boundary filled with heather around the sitting rocks.
Basket Swing between climbing boulders & flower area.
Large shrubs such as buddleia & rhododendron
A toddler’s area including a small roundabout, adventure play equipment and the existing toddler’s swings (to be relocated) will make the park inclusive of children outside of the Playbuilder age range. This is being funded by the Town Council.
It is hoped that work will be started before August.
Look out for updates on progress and the date & times of the Grand Opening
Final design graphic
EARL SHILTON COMMUNITY HOUSE
Peggs Close, Earl Shilton, Leics LE9 7BP
Tel : (01455) 255942/255941
E.mail earlshiltoncommunityhouse@hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk
Opening hours are 9.00 am – 2.00 pm Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri and 1.30 pm – 6.00 pm Wed. We suggest that you give us a ring before you visit, as we do have to leave the house unmanned occasionally.
Summer Holiday Activities Programme
GET ACTIVE – 8-16 years
- Week 1 – Games Week. Including capture the flag, dodgeball, hoop tails, doctor doctor.
- Week 2 – Multi Sport. Rounders, Hockey, football and much more!
- Week 3 – Football. A week of skills, league and cup matches
- Week 4 – Water Activities at the Wharf. Kayaking, canoeing, raft building and team building.
GET CREATIVE – 8-16 years
- Week 1 – Art & Crafts. Customise your clothing and make your own accessories
- Week 2 – Art & Crafts. Make your own sunglass’s & mobile phone cases.
- Week 3 - Art & Crafts. Improve or learn some new dance moves.
- Week 4 - Art & Crafts. Card and jewellry making, make your own bag charms and more.
CRAFT BITES– 5-7 years
- Four weeks of art and craft activities based around the theme of summer time and summer holidays.
PLEASE NOTE:
PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO THE YOUNG PEOPLE AND CHILDREN WHO LIVE IN EARL SHILTON AND BARWELL;
THE NEIGHBOURHOOD COVERED BY THE COMMUNITY HOUSES.
Wharf Activities : Due to limited space on this activity we can only offer 1 session per person. Your place will be guaranteed once we have received your consent form and payment. This is non refundable.
Community House - Timetable of Activities
GET ACTIVE (8 – 16 yrs) |
GET CREATIVE (8 – 16 yrs) |
CRAFT BITES (5 – 7 yrs) |
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Monday 26 July |
Games (£3.00) |
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Tuesday 27 July |
Games (£3.00) |
Art & Crafts (£2.00) |
Art & crafts (£2.00) |
Wednesday 28 July |
Games (£3.00) |
Art & Crafts (£2.00) |
Art & crafts (£2.00) |
Thursday 29 July |
Games (£3.00) |
Art & Crafts (£2.00) |
Art & crafts (£2.00) |
Friday 30 July |
Games (£3.00) |
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Monday 2 August |
Multi-sports (£3.00) |
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Tuesday 3 August |
Multi-sports (£3.00) |
Art & Crafts (£2.00) |
Art & Crafts (£2.00) |
Wednesday 4 August |
Multi-sports (£3.00) |
Art & Crafts (£2.00) |
Art & Crafts (£2.00) |
Thursday 5 August |
Multi-sports (£3.00) |
Art & Crafts (£2.00) |
Art & Crafts (£2.00) |
Friday 6 August |
Multi-sports (£3.00) |
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Monday 9 August |
Football (£3.00) |
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Tuesday 10 August |
Football (£3.00) |
Art & Crafts (£2.00) |
Art & Crafts (£2.00) |
Wednesday 11 August |
Football (£3.00) |
Art & Crafts (£2.00) |
Art & Crafts (£2.00) |
Thursday 12 August |
Football (£3.00) |
Art & Crafts (£2.00) |
Art & Crafts (£2.00) |
Friday 13 August |
Football (£3.00) |
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Monday 16 August |
Wharf Activities (£5.00) |
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Tuesday 17 August |
Wharf Activities (£5.00) |
Art & Crafts (£2.00) |
Art & Crafts (£2.00) |
Wednesday 18 August |
Wharf Activities (£5.00) |
Art & Crafts (£2.00) |
Art & Crafts (£2.00) |
Thursday 19 August |
Wharf Activities (£5.00) |
Art & Crafts (£2.00) |
Art & Crafts (£2.00) |
Friday 20 August |
Wharf Activities (£5.00) |
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Outings for 2010
Wednesday 17th March |
A group of ordinary women do something extraordinary and spark a global phenomenon when they persuade one another to pose for a charity calendar with a difference! Based on an inspiring true story, Starring: Lynda Bellingham, Gemma Atkinson, Judith Barker, Debbie Chazen, Letitia Dean & Jan Harvey |
Tuesday 4 May |
Visit the Tudor mansion used in films Pride & Prejudice & Da Vinci Code, including the gardens of surprise and the sculpture garden. There will be guides and stewards in each room to answer any questions. There are chairs in most rooms for those who wish to rest. |
Tuesday 1 June |
Free time to enjoy this Historic waterfront city. |
Monday 6 September |
Free time in Bourton on the Water |
Tuesday 5 October |
Free time in the city of Dreaming spires famous the world over for its university. Visit historic buildings & museums or shop til you drop or enjoy a meal & drink. |
Tuesday 9 November |
The Albert Dock offers a unique blend of culture, cuisine and shopping. There are a number of attractions to suit all, including the Beatles Story at one of the UK's leading tourist attractions |
Tuesday 14 December |
Celebrate Christmas in stunning surroundings of the castle. Enjoy a glass of mulled wine and a 3 course Christmas lunch with musical entertainment. |
How To Book
For further information or to book a place on any of the above contact Rachel or Shirley.
Telephone : (01455) 255942/255941
E.mail : earlshiltoncommunityhouse@hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk
Or, in person to The Community House, Peggs Close, Earl Shilton
