01/02/2012 - Permalink

Lots of fun in store for children this February half term

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Children and young people can look forward to a half-term holiday packed full of fun at various sports centres and village halls across Shropshire. 

From Monday 13 February 2012 to Friday 17 February 2012 a variety of activities are taking place including: 

Monday 13 February

  • Roller skating at The Marches Sports Hall in Oswestry from 10am until 12pm. 

Tuesday 14 February 

  • Family Fun Day at Cockshutt Millennium Hall (Sure Start children’s centre) from 2pm until 4pm. 

Wednesday 15 February 

  • Roller skating at Whitchurch Market Hall from 10am until 12pm.
  • Roller skating at Maurice Chandler Sports Centre in Market Drayton from 2pm until 4pm. 

Thursday 16 February 

  • Roller skating at Craven Arms Community Centre from 10am until 12pm.

 Friday 17 February 

  • Multi play session at Red House Village Hall in Albrighton from 10am until 12pm.

Councillor Stephen Charmley, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member for active and healthy lifestyles, said:

“Our holiday activity schemes offer an abundance of activities to keep children and young people entertained this half term.  I am sure many of our younger residents will be pleased to take part in the activities on offer.  There is plenty of opportunity for everyone to keep fit, healthy and active over the half term break and have some good old fashioned fun in the process.” 

Rollerskating sessions, which are open to children aged 6-12 years cost £4 per child.  This includes skate hire, or £3 per child if they bring their own. 

Multi play sessions cost £3 per child and are open to children aged 6-12 years. 

All sessions have a limited number of spaces available, so people are encouraged to call 01743 255071 to secure their place.  For more information about the activities planned for the holiday period, people can visit shropshire.gov.uk/sports.nsf.