Blackpool Family Information Service
Summer Family Guide Blackpool 2016
Holiday Playschemes
Sport
Play
Arts & Crafts
Parks
Outdoor Activities
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Recreational Activities
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Welcome to the Blackpool Summer Family Guide 2016The 2016 Summer Guide is jam packed full of stuff to keep your children entertained all over the Summer Holidays.It is organised by days of the week, so if you want something to do on a Monday go to page 4Tuesday page 8Wednesday page 12Thursday page 16Friday page 20Saturday page 24Sunday page 26or if you just wanted a holiday club / playscheme go to page 27Sure Start Children’s Centres / School Info page 28/29NEW! Just for Residents page 30 Blackpool Attractions page 31
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MONDAY MORNINGDate/Time Venue Activity/Course9am - 11am 25th Jul - 22 Aug
St Cuthbert’s Children’s Centre
Bookstart Corner: Pop in and read to your children in this fantastic resource area. Supporting children’s speech and language development. Call: 313201
9.30am - 10.30am 25th Jul - 22 Aug
Baines Children’s Centre
First Steps: Delivered by midwifery health trainers. One hour’s session for mums in early pregnancy. Invitation via midwife. Tel: 699085.
9.30am - 11.30am Kincraig Children’s Centre
Baby Weigh In Clinic: Health visitors on hand for advice and guidance on child development and a friendly chat! No appointment necessary. Tel: 354059
9.30am - 11.30am Kincraig Children’s Centre
Mums and Minds Weekly Drop in: One to one support for women who are pregnant or have a child aged under 1 year. Tel: 354059
All Summer Holidays
Palatine Sports Centre & Moor Park Leisure Ctre
Swim for Free during School Holidays!: Under 16s swim for free at Palatine and Moor Park Pool.Tel: 01253 478484 or visit www.sportblackpool.co.uk for more details.
10am 1st August
Central Library Zoo Lab: Fantastical tale of creepy crawly friends all told in a Roald Dahl gloriumptious way! For 4-11yrs FREE Tel: 478080 for details.
10am - 3pm 25th July
Thames Children’s Centre
Bowland Mobile Farm: The mobile farm experience, bringing animals to our children’s centre! Come and see sheep , pygmy goats, pigs, chickens, rabbits and guinea pigs. Book on 361981.
10am 25th July Blackpool Sports Centre
Cycle Led Ride: Part of ‘Love Parks Week’, ring 478358 to book or more info.
10.30am - 11.30am 25th Jul, 22nd & 29th Aug
St Cuthbert’s Children’s Centre
Baby Group: Birth to 18 months. Come along and meet other parents whilst encouraging your child to learn and develop. Tel: 313201.
10am - 11am 15th August
Thames Children’s Centre
Petite Acting Academy: the perfect way to allow your child to explore their inner star. Whether you’ve got a Little Red Riding Hood or a Peter Pan, The Petite Acting Academy will encourage your child to play in a team and learn from their peers. To book call 361981.
11am 25th July Athletics Arena Historical Walk: Part of ‘Love Parks Week’, ring 478358 to book or more info.
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MONDAY MORNINGDate/Time Venue Activity/CourseAll Day, Every Day Cycle Track,
Palatine Leisure Centre
Palatine Leisure Centre’s 1km Cycle Track: available for hire to individuals or groups. It’s the ideal off road track for beginners and leisure riders as there’s no traffic or pedestrians. Yellow bikes can be hired for use if you don’t have your own. £3 to residents with a leisure card & £5 for non-residents.
11.30am-12.30pm 25th July
Stepped promenade, next to North Pier
National Whale and Dolphin Watch: Join us to help record the dolphins and porpoises off our coast. Part of a nationwide project that helps to monitor their populations and helps to protect them. For aged 10 years and above. Tel: 07539779532 for more details. Free event.
11.30am 1st Aug Anchorsholme Library
Zoo Lab: Fantastical tale of creepy crawly friends all told in a Roald Dahl gloriumptious way! For 4-11yrs FREE Tel: 853588 for details.
All School Holidays
Palatine Sports Centre & Moor Park Leisure Centre
Swim for Free during School Holidays!: Under 16s swim for free at Palatine and Moor Park Pool.Tel: 01253 478484 or visit www.sportblackpool.co.uk for more details.
Various sessions, call to book
1a Redbank Rd Bispham
Yoga: classes available for pregnant women, family/children. All beginners and seniors welcome. Also Vinyasa Flow, Ashtanga and Hatha yoga available. Tel: Angela on 07990 712478 to book.
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MONDAY AFTERNOONDate/Time Venue Activity/Course12.30pm - 8.15pm Various days
Various Locations in Blackpool
Young Person’s Advice and Information Bus: The Bus will travel around the town, visiting schools, community centres and public places, offering teenagers advice on a wide range of subjects such as careers, sexual health and drug awareness. Tel: 476010 to find out where it is this Summer!
12.30pm - 1.30pm
Blackpool Sports Centre
Walking Football for the over 50s: Sessions are £4 each and open to anyone aged 50 plus, all standards are welcome. Call 622812 for more details or to book your place.
1pm - 2pm 25th Jul-15th Aug
Thames Childrens’ Centre
Early Movers: Sporty games and fun activities, younger children are welcome to come with older brothers and sisters. Call 361981 for more info.
1pm - 3pm 25 Jul- 29th Aug
St Cuthbert’s Children’s Centre
Bookstart Corner: Pop in and read to your children in our fantastic resource area. Supporting children’s speech and language development. Call 313201 to book.
1pm - 3pm 15th Aug
The Together Centre
Music & Movement: Supporting children’s physical and language development. Tel: 476322.
1pm - 3pm 1st August
Woodlands School - The Together Centre
Summer Crafts: Come and have fun making some Summer themed crafts. If the weather is nice the bikes and outdoor area will be open. Tel: 01253 476322.
1.30pm - 2.30pm 25th Jul - 2nd Sept
Talbot & Brunswick Children’s Centre
Free Summer Games: Fun and active session with children’s games, sport equipment led by qualified sports coaches. For 0 - 5 years (older siblings may attend with a child under 5 yrs). Tel: 951190.
1pm - 2pm 25 Jul & 1st Aug
Thames Children’s Centre
Suzy Zumba: Its not just about the exercise, its about meeting new friends and having some fun. Everyone is welcome, what are you waiting for? Tel: 361981 to book.
2pm - 3pm 25th Jul-31st Aug (fortnightly)
Kincraig Children’s Centre
Blackpool Coastal Housing Drop-in: A representative will be available every fortnight to offer support and advice for BCH tenants. Tel: 354059.
2pm - 3.30pm 8th August
Mereside Children’s Centre
Circus Skills with Stan: Outside in the playground if its dry, inside if its wet. Tel: 839739 for more details.
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MONDAY AFTERNOON / EVENINGDate/Time Venue Activity/Course2pm 25th July
Salisbury Woodlands
Woodland Fairies Walk: Meet at Salisbury Woodlands entrance by East Park Drive. Tel: 478358 for more info.
2pm - 3.30pm 15th & 22nd Aug
Mereside Children’s Centre
Ready for School?: A fun 2 week course to come and play for those coming to Mereside School reception in September. Phone to book a place on 01253 839739.
2pm 8th August
South Prom Beach
Summer Walks: Walking is great for keeping fit, so why not take some steps to health? Join Active Blackpool for some summer walks (beginners & advanced welcome) Tel: 478007.
2pm 15th August
Marton Mere Summer Walks: Walking is great for keeping fit, so why not take some steps to health? Join Active Blackpool for some summer walks (beginners & advanced welcome) Tel: 478007.
4pm - 5pm, 5pm - 6pm, 6pm - 7pm
South Shore Academy Gym
Blackpool Scorpions Cheerleading and Tumble Classes: From 4 years to 15 years, anyone is welcome to come along who enjoys cheerleading. Tel: Jenna on 07912 286021
5pm - 6pm Blackpool Sports Centre
Athletics: All disciplines of athletics. Aged 7 years - adult. Tel: Sam on 07972012949. Payment of the Track fee required.
6pm 25th July Blackpool Sports Centre
Family Sports Day: Lots of multisports for all the family. Ring: 478484 to book.
6.30pm - 9.30pm Blackpool Sports Centre
Table Tennis: running all Monday night for all abilities, call Ron on 01772 635796 to book.
6.30pm - 7.30pm Blackpool Sports Centre
Taekwondo: Martial Arts for 6 years plus. Tel: Craig on 0773882165.
2.30pm & 7pm 7th Jul - 10th Sep
Pleasure Beach Ice Arena
Hot Ice 2016: This very popular skating show features some of the best skating performers from around the world. Adult £10, Concession £6. Tel: 0871 222 9090 for selected dates.
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TUESDAY MORNINGDate/Time Venue Activity/Course9am - 1pm Revoe Children’s
CentreAntenatal Clinic: Call 798016 for details.
9.30am - 11am 26 Jul - 30 Aug
Baines Children’s Centre
Little Munchkins: Stay and Play for parents and carers with children from 0-4 years. Tel: 699085.
9.30am - 11am The Salvation Army,Dorset Ave
Toddler Group: Birth to 5 years, Stay and Play group. £1 charge. Call Sharon on 405654.
10am - 11.30am 1st Aug- 2nd Sept
Grange Park Children’s Centre
Summer Stay & Play: Open play session for younger children and their older brothers and sisters for indoor and outdoor fun activities. Tel: 476480 for details.
10am - 12pm 9th August
Kincraig Lake The Natural World under Our Feet: An amazing chance to find out what life is beneath our feet, meet at Kincraig Lake (bird viewing area). Free Event. Tel: 508310.
10am - 12pm 23rd August
Kincraig Lake Everything about Birds: You’ll know just about everything about birds during this lively activity. Free event at Kincraig Lake (Bird viewing area) Tel: 508310.
9.30am - 11am 26th Jul - 23 Aug
St Cuthbert’s Children’s Centre
Family and Friends Group: Birth to 5 years. A fun activity session for children. Tel: 313201
10am - 4pm 1st Aug - 2nd Sept
Grange Park Children’s Centre
Can You Dig it?: Drop in gardening club at Chepstow Gardens. Open to all. Tel:476480 for more details.
Ring for details. Blackpool Sports Centre
Climbing Wall & Bouldering Wall: Blackpool Council offers a variety of Learn to Climb courses for adult and juniors, in line with the national Indoor Climbing Award Scheme. They also offer climbing sessions for parties, groups and taster sessions. Tel: 478484.
All Day, Every Day. Ring to Book
Bancroft Park, South Shore
Climbing Towers at Bancroft Park: Unique outdoor climbing location, tripod structures provide overhanging vertical and slab routes for climbing. Suitable for beginners and experienced. 478484
10.30am - 12pm 26 Jul, 2, 9 & 16 Aug
Thames Children’s Centre
Cooking with Kids: Introduce your children to the pleasures of making their own food and healthy eating while having great fun. Tel: 361981 to book on.
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TUESDAY MORNINGDate/Time Venue Activity/Course10.30am - 12pm 9th August
Palatine Library Family Learning Workshop: Fun, family workshops in your local library. There are lots of Roald Dahl themed crafts, activities & challenges to keep the whole family busy! For 5 - 11 yrs. 478050
10.30am - 11.30am
Kincraig Children’s Centre
Early Movers Club: Sporty games and fun activities for 18 months - 4 years. Younger children are welcome to come along with elder brothers or sisters. Tel: 354059.
11am 3rd August
Palatine Cycle Track
Bikeability Cycling Proficiency: Off and on road cycle safety training course for children that can ride a bike. Advance booking required. 7+ years. Tel: 476330.
11am 26th July
Stanley Park Buggy Push: Meet at the Athletics Arena for some exercise with buggies! Tel: 478358 for details.
11am 16th August
Moor Park Library
Dan Worsley - Storyteller: Local author on his “More Impossible Tales” library tour. 7 years and up. Free event. Tel: 478120.
All Day Every Day Palatine Leisure Centre Cycle Track
Palatine Leisure Centre’s 1km Cycle Track: available for hire to individuals or groups. It’s the ideal off road track for beginners and leisure riders as there’s no traffic or pedestrians. Yellow bikes can be hired for use if you don’t have your own. £3 to residents with a leisure card & £5 for non-residents.
11am - 12pm 26 July - 30 Aug
Talbot & Brunswick Children’s Centre
Musical Gardens: Fun and active outdoor musical session. 0 - 5 years (older siblings may attend with a child under 5 years). Tel: 951190 for details.
All school holidays Palatine Sports Centre & Moor Park Leisure Ctre
Swim for Free during School Holidays!: Under 16s swim for free at Palatine and Moor Park Pool.Tel: 01253 478484 or visit www.sportblackpool.co.uk for more details.
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TUESDAY AFTERNOONDate/Time Venue Activity/Course12pm - 2pm 9th August
The Together Centre
Bring Your Own Picnic and Active Play: Bring your own picnic and blanket, then have fun on the outdoor PE equipment for some active play, balancing, throwing, jumping and running. 476322
12pm - 1pm 26th - 29th July
Mirror Ball, South Shore
National Whale and Dolphin Watch: Join us to help the dolphins and porpoises off our coast. Part of a nationwide project that helps to monitor their populations and helps to protect them. Dress for the weather, bring binoculars if you have them. 10 years +. Tel: 07539779532.
12.30pm - 8.15pm July & August
Various Locations
Young Person’s Advice and Information Bus: The Bus will travel around the town, visiting schools, community centres and public places, offering teenagers advice on a wide range of subjects such as careers, sexual health and drug awareness. Tel: 476010 to find out where it is this Summer!
1pm - 2.30pm Mereside Children’s Centre
Baby Club and Baby Weighing: A free drop in for tiny babies starting to walk. No booking necessary. Tel: 839739.
1pm - 2.30pm Mereside C Ctre Baby Percussion & Baby Sign: Special one off sessions at baby club. 2 Aug & 16 Aug. Call 839739.
1pm - 2pm Thames C Ctre Little Kickers: (3-7 years) Come along and develop your football skills. Tel: 361981.
1pm - 3pm 15th August
The Together Centre
Music & Movement: Come along and have fun, with music and action songs. Weather permitting the bikes and outdoor equipment will be out too. Tel: 476322
1pm - 3pm Revoe Children’s Centre
Baby Clinic & Babbling Babies: Baby clinic is an opportunity for you to receive support and advice on a wide range of family health issues. Tel: 798016
1pm - 3pm July & August
St Cuthberts Children’s Centre
First Steps: Group session delivered by Health Trainers. Bookable via midwife. Tel: 313201 for details.
1pm - 2pm 25th July- 4th Aug
Baines Children’s Centre
Little Sports Stars: Fun & exciting sports sessions for children aged 3-5 years, all sessions are free! Contact 699085 to book a place.
1.30pm - 3pm July & August
St Cuthberts Children’s Centre
Mums & Minds: A one-to-one drop in support aimed at women who are pregnant or have a child aged under 1 year. To improve emotional well-being & nurture mum & baby interactions. 313201.
2pm 26th July
Blackpool Sports Centre
Children’s Play: Welly throw, hoola hoop and parachute fun obstacle course. Tel: 478358.
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TUESDAY AFTERNOON/EVENINGDate/Time Venue Activity/Course2pm 9th August
Central Library Family Learning Workshop: Creative Roald Dahl fun! For 5 to 11 year olds. Tel: 478080 for details.
2.30pm / 7pm Pleasure Beach Arena
Hot Ice 2016: This very popular skating show features some of the best skating performers from around the world. Adult £10, Concession £6. Tel: 0871 222 9090 for selected dates.
2.30pm - 5.30pm Palatine Leisure Centre
Smokefreelife Blackpool: Let us help you quit and stay smokefree. You are four times more likely to quit with our help. Look our for our mobile units and drop in sessions!
2.30pm 16th August
Revoe Library Dan Worsley - Storyteller: Local author on his “More Impossible Tales” library tour. 7 years and up. Free event. Tel: 478160.
4pm - 5.30pm 5.30pm - 7pm
South Shore Academy Gym
Blackpool Scorpions Cheerleading and Tumble Classes: From 4 years to 15 years, anyone is welcome to come along who enjoys cheerleading and tumble. Tel: Jenna on 07912 286021
5pm - 8.30pm Blackpool Sports Centre
Athletics: All disciplines of athletics. Aged 7 years - adult. Tel: Sam on 07972012949. Payment of the Track fee required.
6pm- 7pm & 7pm - 8pm
Palatine Sports Centre
Birlow Knights Futsal Club: Learn to play the fastest growing sport in the UK. Run & coached by Premier League Academy Development Coaches. For 4 - 8 years and 9 - 11 years. Call Steve on 07830 379180. £30 per month.
6pm - 7.30pm South Shore Academy
Ilgi Tae-Kwon-Do Lessons: Gain skills to develop Tae-Kwon-Do and enjoy this great way to keep fit! 1st lesson free, then £3.50 per person thereafter. Tel: Craig on 07773 882165.
6pm 26th July
Blackpool Sports Centre
Rounders: come and play, everyone welcome! Tel: 478358.
6.30pm - 7.15pm July & August
The Windmill / Mereside Children’s Centre
Rescue Ship: Join the Rescue Ship to launch a month of super story telling. Come and get comfy settle down and listen/interact with ‘A Book at Bedtime’ at The Windmill on Preston New Road. Tel: 839739 for more details.
7pm - 10pm 30th August
Starr Gate to Red Bank Road
Ride The Lights: A fun and free bike ride open to all, giving riders the chance to preview Blackpool’s Illuminations. Tel: 478222
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WEDNESDAY MORNINGDate/Time Venue Activity/Course9am – 10.30am Thames Ch Centre Baby Play & Weigh: Have your baby weighed then stay for a play. Health Visitors available.
9am - 11.30am Revoe Children’s Centre
Smokefreelife Blackpool: Let us help you quit and stay smokefree. You are four times more likely to quit with our help. Look our for our mobile units and drop in sessions!
9.15am - 11.15am 27th Jul - 24th Aug
St Cuthberts Children’s Centre
Foster Carers: Group meet up with other Foster Carers and have fun with the children. Tel: 313201
All School Holidays Palatine Centre & Moor Park Centre
Swim for Free during School Holidays!: Under 16s swim for free at Palatine and Moor Park Pool. Tel: 01253 478484 or visit www.sportblackpool.co.uk for more details.
9.30am - 11.30am Grange Park Children’s Centre
Child Health Clinic with Stay & Play: All families welcome to drop into the community clinic and have their baby weighed and receive advice. Call: 476480.
All Day, Every Day Palatine Leisure Centre Cycle Track
Palatine Leisure Centre’s 1km Cycle Track: available for hire to individuals or groups. Yellow bikes can be hired for use if you don’t have your own. £3 to residents with a leisure card & £5 for non-residents.
10am 3rd August Moor Park Library Zoo Lab: Fantastical tale of creepy crawly friends, all told in a Roald Dahl gloriumptious way! 4 to 11 years. Tel: 478145. Free event!
10am - 4pm 3rd August
Field near Youth & Community centre off Bowness Ave
National Play Day: Come and join us in a fun filled day of activities and natural play for all the family. Also rounders, sports, mini Olympics and bouncy castles. Bring a picnic. Some refreshments available. Tel: 839739.
10am - 12pm 17th August
Baines Children’s Centre
Speech & Language Workshop: Informal workshop to meet new parents and provide them with information around supporting and developing their child’s speech and language. Creche available. Call 01253 699085.
10.30am - 12pm Revoe Children’s Centre
Cook it Kidz: Introduce your children to the pleasures of making their own food and healthy eating while having great fun. Tel: 798016 to book. Running until 17th August.
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WEDNESDAY MORNINGDate/Time Venue Activity/Course10.30am 10th August
Moor Park Library Family Learning Workshop: Creative Roald Dahl fun! Tel: 478120 for more details.
10.30am - 11.30am Grange Park Children’s Centre
What Women Want / Children’s Sports & Cycling: Drop in exercise session for all adults and children of all ages and abilities. Tel: 476480.
10am - 11.30am Various Dates
Kincraig Children’s Centre
Family Fun Days at Kincraig for 2 - 11 years: 3rd August: Things that Fly, 10th August: Roald Dahl Workshop, 17th August: Witches and Wizards, 24th August: Natural World, 31st August: Circus Crafts. Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout all activities. Tel: 354059 for details.
10.30am 24th August
Moor Park Library Performance of all things Roald Dahl: A Wooden Spoons Theatre Company Production. Call 478120 to book. For 4 to 11 years.
10.30am 27th July
Woodland Gardens
Summer Walks: Walking is great for keeping fit, so why not take some steps to health? Join Active Blackpool for some summer walks (beginners & advanced welcome) Tel: 478007.
10.30am 17th August
Zoo Circular Summer Walks: Walking is great for keeping fit, so why not take some steps to health? Join Active Blackpool for some summer walks (beginners & advanced welcome) Tel: 478007 for more walks!
11am 4th August
Palatine Cycle Track
Bikeability Cycling Proficiency: Off and on road cycle safety training course for children that can ride a bike. Advance booking required. 7+ years. Tel: 476330.
11am 27th July Stanley Park Wheels For All: Fun cycles for all abilities. Meet at Blackpool Sports Centre. Tel: 478358
11am - 2pm 27th Jul & 10th Aug
Mereside Primary School
Bouncing at Mereside!: Free inflatable fun! Come along with a picnic and spend the day on the grass in front of our school. No unaccompanied children. Tel: 839739
11am - 12.30pm 27th Jul - 24th Aug
St Cuthberts Children’s Centre
Breastfeeding Group: Drop in and meet other breastfeeding mums or ask for advice and support. Tel: 313201.
11.30am 24th Aug Baines Childrens C Penny Farm Visit: Come and enjoy a day out at the farm. Call 699085 to book on.
11.30am 3rd August
Layton Library Zoo Lab: Fantastical tale of creepy crawly friends, all told in a Roald Dahl gloriumptious way! Tel: 478145. Free event!
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WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONDate/Time Venue Activity/Course12pm 27th July Stanley Park Animal Treasure Hunt: Meet at the Visitor Centre for this fun walk! Tel: 478358.
12.30pm - 2pm 24th August
Mereside Children’s Centre
Things That Fly!: with the Family Learning Team. A fun craft session with a bit of science thrown in! Tel: 839739.
12.30pm - 8.15pm July & August
Various Locations Young Person’s Advice and Information Bus: The Bus will travel around the town, visiting schools, community centres and public places, offering teenagers advice on a wide range of subjects such as careers, sexual health and drug awareness. Tel: 476010 to find out where it is this Summer!
1pm - 2pm 27th Jul, 3rd Aug & 10th Aug
Thames Children’s Centre
Petite Acting Academy: the perfect way to allow your child to explore their inner star. Whether you’ve got a Little Red Riding Hood or a Peter Pan, the Petite Acting Academy will encourage your child to play in a team and learn from their peers. To book call 361981.
1pm - 3pm 1st Aug - 2nd Sept
Grange Park Children’s Centre
MAMS: A 5 week emotional wellbeing course for new mums (baby under 1 year). Book a place with your health visitor.
1pm - 3pm St Cuthbert’s Children’s Centre
Bookstart Corner: Pop in and read to your children in our fantastic resource area. Supporting children’s speech and language development. Tel: 313201
1pm - 4pm Revoe Children Ctr Antenatal Clinic: Tel 798016 for details.
1.30pm - 3pm 17th August
Talbot & Brunswick Children’s Centre
Creepy Crawly Roadshow: Learn about snails, spiders and snake habitats. Bug hunt and bug arts and crafts. For 0-5years (older siblings may attend with a child under 5 years) Tel: 951190.
1.30pm 24th August
Boundary Library Performance of all things Roald Dahl: A Wooden Spoons Theatre Company Production. Call 478270 to book. For 4 to 11 years.
2pm - 3pm 27th July
Revoe Children’s Centre
Walking through the Jungle: Themed activities with Communicate Speech & Language. Tel: 798016 for details.
2pm - 3pm 10th August
Revoe Children’s Centre
Shark in the Park: Storytime activities. Tel: 798016.
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WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON/EVENINGDate/Time Venue Activity/Course2pm - 3pm 3rd August
Kingscote Park - meet by pavilion
Mini Beast Hunt: Bring your butterfly net and a pot to look at minibeasts and creepy crawlies at Kingscote Park. Tel: 478023.
2pm - 3pm 17th August
Kingscote Park - meet by pavilion
Mini Beast Hunt: Bring your butterfly net and a pot to look at minibeasts and creepy crawlies at Kingscote Park. Tel: 478023.
2pm 17th August
Mereside Children’s Centre
Midnight and Anna Puppet Performance: The Horse and Bamboo Theatre presents a perfect first theatre experience for children 0-4 years and their families. Tel: 839739
2pm 27 July
Woodland Gardens
Woodland Gardens to Stanley Park Walk: Meet at the Athletics Arena. Tel: 478358.
2.30pm 10th August
Anchorsholme Library
Family Learning Workshop: Fun, family workshops in your local library. There are lots of Roald Dahl themed crafts, activities & challenges to keep the whole family busy! For 5 - 11 yrs. Tel: 853588
3pm 24th August
Palatine Library Performance of all things Roald Dahl: A Wooden Spoons Theatre Company Production. Call 478050 to book. For 4 to 11 years.
4.30pm - 6pm South Shore Academy Gym
Blackpool Scorpions Cheerleading and Tumble Classes: 7 - 12 yrs. Anyone is welcome to come along who enjoys cheerleading. Tel: Jenna on 07912 286021
6pm - 7pm South Shore Academy
Ilgi Tae Kwon Do Lessons: For 6+ years, call Craig on 07773882165 or email: [email protected]
7pm Throughout Aug
Pleasure Beach Arena
Hot Ice 2016: This very popular skating show features some of the best skating performers from around the world. Adult £10, Concession £6. Tel: 0871 222 9090 for selected dates
7pm 3rd August
Lytham Proms Arena
Star Wars Outdoor Cinema: UK’s biggest Outdoor Cinema Screen playing The Force Awakens! This is a picnic event so bring chairs and food. £15 per adult £10 child. Tel: 0844 888 0200.
7.30pm - 8.30pm All Year
Blackpool Sports Centre
Futsal: Indoor football, the only FIFA approved indoor game. For 11 - 15 year olds. Tel: Steve on 07830 379180.
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THURSDAY MORNINGDate/Time Venue Activity/Course9am - 1.30pm Bickerstaffe
SquareSmokefreelife Blackpool: Drop in Mobile Clinic, no appointment needed. Just outside the new council offices and Sainsbury’s front entrance.
9am - 10.30am Grange Park Children’s Centre
Centre Support Drop in: Want some advice about debt, housing, child behaviour or something else? Pop along for a chat! Tel: 476480.
9am - 10pm Revoe Children’s Centre
Antenatal Clinic: Call the centre for details on 798016.
10am - 3pm 28th July
Mereside Children’s Centre
A Pop Up Farm experience comes to Mereside : Come and see the animals, sheep, goats and rabbits! If the weather is bad please contact the Childrens Centre to check on 839739.
10am - 10.30am 28th Jul - 25th Aug
St Cuthbert’s Children’s Centre
Tiddly Om Pom Poms: For birth - 5 years. A music and movement session. £1 charge per family. Tel: 313201.
10am - 11.30am Kincraig Children’s Centre
Baby Time: (0 - 12 months) A group specifically for babies, cruisers and crawlers. Socialising experiences through age appropriate play. Mums, dads and grandparents all welcome. Tel: 354059.
10am - 11am 28th Jul, 4 & 11 Aug
Thames Children’s Centre
Baby Yoga: Booking essential on 01253 361981.
10am - 11.30am Grange Park Children’s Centre
Summer Stay and Play: Open play session for younger children and their older brothers and sisters. Tel: 476480.
10am - 11.30am Baines Children’s Centre
Baby Time: baby weighing clinic where a Health Visitor is available from 10.30am. Tel: 699085
10am 28th July
Stanley Park Generation Walk: plus orienteering. Meet at the Athletics Arena. Tel: 478358
10.30am 18th Aug & 1st Sep
South Promenade Summer Walks: Walking is great for keeping fit, so why not take some steps to health? Join Active Blackpool for some summer walks (beginners & advanced welcome) Tel: 478007.
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THURSDAY MORNINGDate/Time Venue Activity/Course10.30am - 12.30pm 28th Jul - 1st Sept
Talbot & Brunswick Children’s Centre
Amazing Play Spaces: Drop in stay and play group with arts, crafts, den making, mud kitchen and water play. Tel: 951190.
All Day, Every Day Palatine Leisure Centre Cycle Track
Palatine Leisure Centre’s 1km Cycle Track: available for hire to individuals or groups. Yellow bikes can be hired for use if you don’t have your own. £3 to residents with a leisure card & £5 for non-residents.
All School Holidays Palatine Centre & Moor Park Centre
Swim for Free during School Holidays!: Under 16s swim for free at Palatine and Moor Park Pool. Tel: 01253 478484 or visit www.sportblackpool.co.uk for more details.
10.45am - 12pm 28th Jul - 25th Aug
St Cuthbert’s Children’s Centre
Physical Fun: For 2-5 years, siblings welcome. Come along and join our physical activities, from balls and bikes to stories about road safety. Tel: 313201.
11am - 12.30pm 18th August
Mereside Children’s Centre
Cooking with Brenda: Get some ideas for cooking on a budget with Brenda in our cafe. Tel: 839739.
11am - 12 noon 25th August
Mereside Children’s Centre
Rockpooling: Join the Family Learning Team at the beach for an afternoon of exploring the rockpools, opposite the Solaris. Tel: 839739 for details.
11am 18th August
Layton Library Dan Worsley - Storyteller: Local author on his “More Impossible Tales” library tour. 7 years and up. Free event. Tel: 478145.
11am 28th July
Stanley Park Nature Arts & Crafts: Meet at the Visitor Centre for this free walk. Tel: 478358 for more details.
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THURSDAY AFTERNOONDate/Time Venue Activity/Course12.30pm - 8.15pm July & August
Various Locations Young Person’s Advice and Information Bus: The Bus will travel around the town, visiting schools, community centres and public places, offering teenagers advice on a wide range of subjects such as careers, sexual health and drug awareness. Tel: 476010 to find out more.
1pm - 2.30pm 25th August
Mereside Children’s Centre
Cooking with Brenda: Get some ideas for cooking on a budget with Brenda in our cafe. Tel: 839739.
1pm - 2.30pm Salvation Army, Dorset Ave
Toddler Group: Birth to 5 years, Stay and play group. £1 charge. Tel: 405654.
1pm Stanley Park Treasure Hunt: Meet us at the Visitors Centre for a treasure hunt in the park! Tel: 478358.
1pm - 2pm 4th August
Revoe Children’s Centre
Messy Play: Art and Craft Messy Play with Communicate Speech & Language. Tel: 798016.
1pm - 2.30pm Revoe Children’s Centre
Big Water Play Session 11th August / Large Physical Play Session 28th August. Tel: 798016 for more details on these sessions.
1pm - 2pm 26th Jul - 30th Aug
Baines Children’s Centre
Little Sports Stars: Fun & exciting FREE sports session for children aged 3-5 years. Please call to book your place on 699085.
1pm - 2pm 1st Aug - 2nd Sept
Grange Park Children’s Centre
Summer Games: Indoor and outdoor games: football, balancing and generally having fun with Blackpool FC Community Trust. Tel 476480.
1.30pm - 3pm St Cuthbert’s Children’s Centre
Bouncing Babies: Drop in and have your baby weighed, have a play or ask the Health Visitor for any advice you may need. Tel: 313201.
1.30pm - 2.30pm 28th Jul - 1st Sept
Baines Children’s Centre
Balance Bikes: Come along for a FREE session for children 18mths - 3 yrs. Please call to book your place. Tel: 699085.
1.30pm 18th Aug
Boundary Library Dan Worsley - Storyteller: Local author on his “More Impossible Tales” library tour. 7 years and up. Free event. Tel: 478270.
2pm - 3.30pm 11th August
Mereside Children’s Centre
Drumming Circle: All welcome to learn rhythm in a fun way and make a lot of noise! Tel: 839739
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THURSDAY AFTERNOON / EVENINGDate/Time Venue Activity/Course2pm 28th July
Blackpool Sports Centre
Archery: For all levels. Meet at Blackpool Sports Centre. Tel: 478358
2.30pm - 5.30pm every Thursday
Bispham Village Car Park
Smokefreelife Blackpool: Let us help you quit and stay smokefree. Drop in, no appointment required. Just in the car park by the shops.
3.30pm 11th September
Stanley Park Visitor Centre
Pictures in the Park: Aunty Social Pop-Up Picturehouse brings you a variety of independent and world films. 11th September: Power in our Hands (includes tea & cake £5.50).
3.30pm 25th September
Stanley Park Visitors Centre
Pictures in the Park: Aunty Social Pop-Up Picturehouse brings you a variety of independent and world films. 25th September: Anomalisa (includes tea & cake £5.50).
4pm - 6pm South Shore Academy Gym
Blackpool Scorpions Cheerleading and Tumble Classes: For all ages, call Jenna on 07912 286021
4.30pm - 5.30pm Blackpool Sports Centre
Walking Football for the over 50s: Sessions are £4 each and open to anyone aged 50 plus, all standards are welcome. Call 622812 for more details or to book your place.
5pm - 8.30pm Blackpool Sports Centre
Athletics: All disciplines of athletics. Aged 7 years - adult. Tel: Sam on 07972012949. Payment of the track fee required.
6.30pm 18th August
Stanley Park Visitors Centre
Pictures in the Park: Aunty Social Pop-Up Picturehouse brings you a variety of independent and world films. 18th August: Tales of Tales (15). £4 admission. www.auntysocial.co.uk
7pm Throughout August
Pleasure Beach Arena
Hot Ice 2016: This very popular skating show features some of the best skating performers from around the world. Adult £10, Concession £6. Tel: 0871 222 9090 for selected dates.
7pm 4th August
Stanley Park Visitors Centre
Pictures in the Park: Aunty Social Pop-Up Picturehouse brings you a variety of independent and world films. 4th August: Tangerine (15). £4 admission. www.auntysocial.co.uk
7pm 1st Sept
Stanley Park Visitors Centre
Pictures in the Park: Aunty Social Pop-Up Picturehouse brings you a variety of independent and world films. 1st September: Life is Beautiful (U). £4 admission. www.auntysocial.co.uk
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FRIDAY MORNINGDate/Time Venue Activity/Course9am - 1pm St Cuthbert’s
Children’s CentreCommunity Midwives: Book via your midwife. Tel: 313201
9.30am - 11am St Cuthbert’s Children’s Centre
Play Away: For birth to 5 years. Tel: 313201 for more details.
10am - 5.30pm Singleton Maize Maze,Mount Farm
Singleton Maize Maze: Opens for Summer 22nd July - 4th September. Tel: 07925 374024 or visit www.singletonmaizemaze.co.uk.
10am - 11am 29th Jul - 12th Aug
Thames Children’s Centre
Messy Play: Messy play helps your child’s cognitive and creative development. Call 361981 for more details. Tel: 361981.
10am - 12pm 19th August
Mereside Children’s Centre
Summer Party: Fun games and food to celebrate a super summer of fun. Booking Essential for catering purposes. To book call 01253 839739.
10am 29th - 31st July
Around the streets of Blackpool
Sand, Sea and Spray Festival: Blackpool’s celebration of urban art is returning to the resort this Summer. This 3 day event will not only include the ‘live’ artworks around the town but a series of free workshops for young people to work with artists and live music and hip hop dance from Skool of Street. www.sandseaandspray.co.uk.
10am - 11.30am 5th Aug - 19th Aug
The Together Centre,Woodlands
Messy Play: An inclusive play session, children can come and learn through messy play. Giant Messy Play on 5th Aug & 19th Aug! Tel: 476322.
10am - 11am 29th Jul - 5th Aug
Kincraig Children’s Centre
Tiddly Om Pom Poms: A fun music making group for mums and das to share with their children. £1.50 per family. Tel: 354059.
10.15am - 11.15am 25th July - 2nd Sept
Talbot & Brunswick Children’s Centre
Summer Games: Fun and active session with children’s games and sport equipment led by qualified sports coaches. 0-5 years. Tel: 951190.
10am - 11.30am 1st Aug - 2nd Sep
Grange Park Children’s Centre
Friday Brunch and Cinema Club: Free brunch for all families booked on. A short children’s film will be shown afterwards. Tel: 476480.
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FRIDAY MORNINGDate/Time Venue Activity/Course10am - 4pm 19th August
4th Floor, Prudential House, Topping Street
Post GCSE Open Day: Did your young person not get the GCSE results they hoped for? Is college not for them? Bring them along to our careers open day. Age range 16 - 23 years. Tel: Amanda on 750920 or 07917 244731.
10.30am - 12pm 29th July
St Cuthbert’s Children’s Centre
Happy Fridays: Expecting the arrival of a new baby can make huge changes to your life which can be stressful and emotional. Help and support is available in this group. Tel: 313201.
10.30am - 12pm 21st Aug
Marton Mere Visitors Centre
Kids Go Wild: Parent and toddler sessions focused on having fun and getting outdoors. We’ll be having wildlife wanders natural arts and crafts, stories and bug hunts. Wear outdoor clothes. 2 - 4 years. £3 per child. Tel: 478167.
11am 29th July
Visitors Centre, Stanley Park
Hat Making: Meet at Visitors Centre. Suitable for all ages, children must be accompanied. Tel: 478358 for details.
11am 29th July
Blackpool Sports Centre
Circus Skills: All welcome, meet at Blackpool Sports Centre. Call: 478358 for details.
11am - 3pm 12th August
Mereside Children’s Centre / Beach
Mereside at the Beach: Bring a picnic and stay all day. Back by popular demand! Bring a towel and a change of clothes. Booking Essential as numbers are limited. If the weather is bad please ring 01253 839739.
11am - 11.45am 29th July
St Cuthbert’s Children’s Centre
Balance Bikes: Come and have some physical fun, bikes and helmets supplied. Please book a place for your child at reception or call 01253 313201. (one off event).
All Day, Every Day Palatine Leisure Centre Cycle Track
Palatine Leisure Centre’s 1km Cycle Track: available for hire to individuals or groups. Yellow bikes can be hired for use if you don’t have your own. £3 to residents with a leisure card & £5 for non-residents.
11.30am - 2.30pm 19th August
Grange Park Children’s Centre
Mobile Farm: Come and meet all your favourite animals. pigs, goats, sheep, chickens and rabbits. Booking Essential. Tel: 476480.
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FRIDAY AFTERNOON/EVENINGDate/Time Venue Activity/CourseThroughout the School Holidays
Palatine Pool and Moor Park Pool
Swim for Free during School Holidays!: Under 16s swim for free at Palatine and Moor Park Pool. Tel: 01253 478484 or visit www.sportblackpool.co.uk for more details.
12.30pm - 8.15pm Throughout July & August
Various Locations Young Person’s Advice and Information Bus: The Bus will travel around the town, visiting schools, community centres and public places, offering teenagers advice on a wide range of subjects such as careers, sexual health and drug awareness. Tel: 476010 to find out where it is this Summer!
Various times 4 Copse View Park, Fleetwood
Gym Mania Gymnastics: Gymnastics sessions and volunteering opportunities. Ages 2+, volunteering age 13+. £4 per session. Tel: Sarah on 07731338122.
1pm - 3pm St Cuthbert’s Children’s Centre
Bookstart Corner: Pop in and read to your children in our fantastic resource area. Tel: 313201 for details.
2.30pm - 4.30pm Mereside Children’s Centre
Smokefreelife Blackpool: Let us help you quit and stay smokefree. Drop in, no appointment required. Outside the school gates.
5.30pm - 7.30pm Blackpool Sports Centre
Street Games: Football and Basketball for 13 - 17 year olds. Free sessions. Tel: 478471.
7pm or 2.30pm (matinee) August
Pleasure Beach Arena
Hot Ice 2016: This very popular skating show features some of the best skating performers from around the world. Adult £10, Concession £6. Tel: 0871 222 9090 for selected dates.
2nd, 3rd & 4th September 2016
Tower Headland, Promenade
Blackpool iFest Switch-On 2016!: Known as the biggest night in Blackpool’s calendar, this event features a whole host of top music stars as well as the big switch on moment, where the stunning light display is turned on for the first time in 2016. 8000 free tickets are set aside, you can enter here at www.visitblackpool.com/switchon/ to win some!
From Fri 2nd Sept Queens Prom Illuminations: The world famous illuminations will shine from Friday 2nd Sept - Sun 6th Nov.
7.30pm 9/16/23/30 Sept
Tower Festival Headland
Blackpool Fireworks Championships (weather permitting): See the very best of the world’s fireworks elite, all for free.
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FRIDAY EVENINGDate/Time Venue Activity/Course8pm - 9pm Every Friday
Palatine Leisure Centre Pool
Rookie Lifeguards: Our Rookie Lifeguard programme is a fun and educational junior award scheme for all 8 to 16 year olds. £5 per session. Tel: 478484
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SATURDAY MORNINGDate/Time Venue Activity/CourseAll School Holidays Palatine Pool and
Moor Park PoolSwim for Free during the School Holidays!: Under 16s swim for free at Palatine and Moor Park Pool. Tel: 01253 478484 or visit www.sportblackpool.co.uk for more details.
9am - 2.30pm Lidl, Bloomfield Road
Smokefreelife Blackpool: Let us help you quit and stay smokefree. Drop in, no appointment required. Mobile clinic in the car park.
9am - 1pm 30th July
Mirror Ball, South Shore
National Whale and Dolphin Watch: Join us to help record the dolphins and porpoises off our coast. Part of a nationwide project that helps to monitor their populations and helps to protect them. 10 years +. Free. Tel: 07539779532.
9.30am - 11.30am Thames Children C Family Fun Morning: Bouncy castles, face painting and lots more! Tel: 361981.
10am - 5.30pm Singleton Maize Maze
Maize Maze and Poppy Maze: Maize Maze open as usual. Adults £7 Children £5 Under 3’s free.
All Day, Every Day Palatine Leisure Centre Cycle Track
Palatine Leisure Centre’s 1km Cycle Track: available for hire to individuals or groups. Yellow bikes can be hired for use if you don’t have your own. £3 (leisure card) & £5 non-residents.
10am - 12pm South Shore Academy Playing Fields
South Shore Youth Football Club: Enjoy, keep fit and stay healthy. A chance to make new friends and be part of the local football team. For 5+ years. Tel: Alan on 07931 126729
10am - 4pm 27th August
Palatine Leisure Centre
Palatine Festival: range of free activities for children and adults including table tennis, diving, swimming, exercise classes and much more.
10am - 2pm 23rd July
Mirror Ball, South Shore
National Whale and Dolphin Watch: Join us to help record the dolphins and porpoises off our coast. Part of a nationwide project that helps to monitor their populations and helps to protect them. 10 years +. Free. Tel: 07539779532.
10am - 5pm 20th August
Central Promenade
Fuel Blackpool Car & Bike Show: Blackpool’s first custom bike and car show! Free public admission. Ring 675772 for more info.
11am - 12pm South Shore Academy
Blackpool Scorpions Cheerleading and Tiny Tumble Classes: All ages, call Jenna on 07912 286021.
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SATURDAY AFTERNOON/EVENINGDate/Time Venue Activity/Course11am - 2pm 30th July
Starr Gate Beach Trinity Hospice Colour Splash: A 5km run on the beach with powdered paint shower stations along the way! Tickets: £18 per adult Under 16’s £16. Call: 395362 to book.
11am - 3pm 10th September
St John’s Church, St John’s Square
Heritage Day at St John’s Church: Free entry, come and explore our church, go up the winding steps to the bell tower to see the bells room. Play the hand bells and see our stained glass windows. All welcome.
11am - 4pm 23rd July
St Johns / Cedar Square
Fun Day Trinity Hospice: Stalls, Cakes, Tombola, Gifts, Bouncy Castle, Make Up and much more! Support your local hospice. Tel: 07990 600051 for details.
12pm - 2pm 30th July
George Bancroft Park
Picnics in the Park: Better Start Partnership is delivering improvements to 10 Blackpool parks in 10 years. To celebrate the new spaces they are arranging picnics in the parks for local families. Tel: 476789 or visit www.blackpoolbetterstart.org.uk.
Various Times 4 Copse View Park, Fleetwood
Gym Mania Gymnastics: Gymnastics sessions and volunteering opportunities. Ages 2+, volunteering age 13+. £4 per session. Tel: Sarah on 07731338122.
1pm - 2.30pm 22nd August
Marton Mere Visitors Centre
Junior Rangers Go Wild (Flower Power): It’s amazing how many different flowers there are! Investigate the world of plants & making flower pictures & crafts. 11 - 16 yrs. £3 per child. Tel: 478167.
Sat 3rd & Sun 4th September
Winter Gardens Slimefest 2016: Nickelodeon presents Slimefest, 2 live shows, activities, characters, music and plenty of slime! Tel: 01253 625252 for tickets.
2pm 30th July
Central Library Summer Stamp Club: Everything you want to know about stamp collecting. For 7 years and up. Tel: 478080.
2.30pm & 7.30pm Throughout August
Pleasure Beach Arena
Hot Ice 2016: This very popular skating show features some of the best skating performers from around the world. Adult £10, Concession £6. Tel: 0871 222 9090 for selected dates.
2.30pm 30th July
Blackpool Sports Centre
Family Sports Day: Everyone welcome to take part in the multisports on the day. Tel: 478484.
8.30pm until late 3rd September
Kincraig Lake (bird viewing area)
Bat Night: A great night out, discovering the bats living in the Kincraig area. Bring a torch and warm clothing.
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SUNDAY MORNING / AFTERNOONDate/Time Venue Activity/Course10am - 4pm 14th August
Marine Hall, Fleetwood
Fylde Coast Food & Drink Festival: Local produce and lots for children to do such as crafts, cupcake decorating and rides. Free entry!
10am - 4pm 28th August
Italian Gardens, Stanley Park
Blackpool Vehicle Preservation Society Classic Car Show: Enjoy a fun day viewing beautifully preserved classic, vintage and commercial vehicles. Tel: 865901
10am - 2pm 31st July
Gynn Square by Jubilee Gardens
National Whale & Dolphin Watch: For 10 years and over. Please wear suitable clothing and bring binoculars if you have them. Call David on 07539779532.
11am - 5pm (Various sessions)
South Shore Academy Gym
Blackpool Scorpions Cheerleading and Tumble Classes: Up to 18 years, call Jenna on 07912 286021
12pm - 4pm 24th July
Mirror Ball, South Shore
National Whale & Dolphin Watch: For 10 years and over. Please wear suitable clothing and bring binoculars if you have them. Call David on 07539779532 for more details.
12.30pm - 8.15pm In July & August
Various Locations Young Person’s Advice and Information Bus: The Bus will travel around the town, visiting schools, community centres and public places, offering teenagers advice on a wide range of subjects such as careers, sexual health and drug awareness. Tel: 476010 to find out where it is this Summer!
1pm - 2.30pm 31st July
Kincraig Lake (bird viewing area)
Big Butterfly Count: Take part in this national survey and you will get to know and count our native butterflies. Free event. Tel: 508310.
Various Times Unit 4, Copse View park, Fleetwood
Gym Mania Gymnastics: Gymnastics sessions and volunteering opportunities. Ages 2+, volunteering age 13+. £4 per session. Tel: Sarah on 07731338122.
2pm South S Academy South Shore Academy Youth Football Club: For 5 years+. Call Alan on 07931 126729.
2pm 7th & 8th August
Tower Festival Headland, Prom
Blackpool Air Show: Enjoy classic and modern aircraft as they take to the skies in Blackpool’s brilliant Air Show. Free Spectator event. Call 478222
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SUMMER PLAYSCHEMESDate/Time Venue Activity/Course8.30am - 5.30pm 25 Jul - 26th Aug
Blackpool & Palatine Centres
Super Summer Activity Days: There’s something for everyone at this Sports Camp from dance to sports. At Blackpool & Palatine Sports Centres. Ages 5 - 12 years. Call 478474 for more details.
10am - 4pm 25th Jul - 19th Aug
Devonshire Primary School
PIP Activity Club: short break activities including sport sessions, arts & crafts, disco and trips to The Space Centre in Preston, Sealife Centre and many more! For 8 - 18 years with additional needs and/or disabilities. £15 per day, call Jayne on 899883.
Mon, Tues, Thurs, one Friday 25th Jul- 1st Sept
Aiming Higher Central, Church Street
SNAP No Limits Holiday Club: For children with additional needs and their siblings. 8 - 19 years. 10am - 3pm. £10 per child. Tel: 07545883949 to book ASAP
8.30am - 5.30pm 1st Aug - 26th Aug
St John’s CofE School,Church St
The Saints Holiday Club: Fun, Games, Healthy Snacks, Outdoor Spaces and much more at this fun holiday club, book your places on 07960 363386. £20 full day £14 half day.
10am - 12.30pm 16th - 19th Aug
Kings Church, Beaufort Ave
The Giant Circus Summer Camp: includes team games, crafts, prizes, competitions, refreshments and interactive activities. £3 per day. To book please visit www.kingschurchlife.com.
2pm - 4pm St Thomas Church CaunceSt
St Thomas’ Church Holiday Program: Arts, crafts, activities and games for 5 - 16 yr olds. Free club, call 07508 706937 to book. 1st & 2nd week in August.
8am - 5pm 25th Jul- 2nd Sep
Haweside, Unity & Norbreck
Blackpool FC Community Trust Sports Camp: Fun, structured sessions with interactive games and activities for 5 - 14 year olds, £10 per day. Held at 3 different schools, call 348691 for more details
9.30am - 4.30pm 27th Jul - 31 Aug
High Ropes Stanley Park
Outdoor Revolution Adventure Camp: Face challenges from flying down a zip wire and scaling a rock climbing wall to traversing swinging tyres! 8-15 year olds £25 per day. Call: 478484.
All Summer Various Various Blackpool Nurseries run Holiday Clubs throughout the Summer, please visit: www.blackpool.gov.uk/fis for a full list.
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BLACKPOOL CHILDREN’S CENTRESChildren’s Centres
Baines Children’s Centre, Penrose Avenue, Blackpool 01253 699085
Claremont Children’s Centre, Westminster Road, Blackpool 01253 621703
Grange Park Children’s Centre, 31 Dingle Avenue, Blackpool 01253 476480
Kincraig Children’s Centre, Kincraig Road, Bispham 01253 354059
Mereside School & Children’s Centre, Langdale Road, Blackpool 01253 839739 Revoe Academy Children’s Centre, Grasmere Road, Blackpool 01253 798016
St Cuthbert’s & Palatine Children’s Centre, Lightwood Ave, Blackpool 01253 313201
Talbot & Brunswick Children’s Centre, Gorton Street, Blackpool 01253 951190
Thames Academy Children’s Centre, Severn Road, Blackpool 01253 361981
The Together Centre, Woodlands School, Whitegate Drive, Blackpool 01253 476322
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SCHOOL CONTACT DETAILSPrimary Schools Secondary and Special SchoolsAnchorsholme Primary School 855215Baines Endowed School CE Academy 762532Bispham Endowed C E Primary School 354672Blackpool Gateway Academy 402936Boundary Primary School 478250Christ The King Catholic Academy 395985Claremont Community Primary School 621703Devonshire Primary Academy 478271Haweside Academy 761403Holy Family Catholic Primary School 354496Kincraig Primary School 354059Layton Primary School 392179Marton Primary Academy 838556Mereside Primary School 761531Moor Park Primary School 353034Norbreck Primary Academy 852219Our Lady Catholic Primary School 762833Revoe Learning Academy 763414Roseacre Primary Academy 319000St Bernadettes Catholic Primary School 353641St Cuthberts Catholic Academy 403232St John’s C of E Primary School 807495 St John Vianney Catholic Primary School 311248 St Kentigerns Catholic Primary School 393302St Nicholas CE Primary School 608900St Teresas Catholic Primary School 852457Stanley Primary School 761022Thames Primary Academy 341466Waterloo Primary Academy 315370Westcliff Primary Academy 353792
Aspire Academy 353155Highfield Humanities College 310925Montgomery High School Academy 356271South Shore Academy 345522St Georges School C of E Academy 316725St Marys Catholic Academy 396286Unity Academy Blackpool 355493
Highfurlong School 392188Park Academy 764130Woodlands School 316722
Locations of Changing Places Accessible ToiletsStandard accessible toilets (disabled toilets) do not meet the needs of all people with a disability or their carers. Below is a list of where there are toilets with the right equipment, space and environment for people with profound and multiple learning disabilities. - The Blackpool Tower Open Every Day 10.30am - 4pm- The Solaris Centre Open Mon - Fri 8.30am - 5pm Sat 10am - 5pm - Debenhams Call for Opening Times Tel: 743080- Blackpool Centre for Independent Living Open Mon - Fri 8am - 6pm
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NEW! FOR RESIDENTS ONLY!If you are a local resident you can enjoy attractions for a lower price simply by taking proof of address along to the following attractions:
Date/Time Venue Activity/CourseOngoing, ring for details.
Olympia Exhibition Hall, Winter Gardens Church St
Iluminasia: You can visit the Winter Gardens indoor light spectacular for £5 per person. Just take along proof of a FY post code. Tel: 629801
Ring for details Sandcastle Waterpark, South Beach
Sandcastle Waterpark: Blackpool residents receive 50% discount on entry to the Sandcastle Waterpark. Visit www.sandcastle-waterpark.co.uk. to apply for your locals discount card.
Ring for details Blackpool Zoo, East Park Drive
Blackpool Zoo: Check out Blackpool’s wildest attraction with a 20% discount for local residents. If you have proof of a FY1 to FY5 postcode take it along. Tel: 830830 for more details.
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BLACKPOOL ATTRACTIONSON TOP OF ALL OUR ACTIVITIES, YOU CAN VISIT THESE ATTRACTIONS ALL YEAR ROUND
The Blackpool Tower Central Promenade Tel: 622242 www.theblackpooltower.com Bloomfield Road Stadium Bloomfield Road Tel: 405331 www.blackpoolfc.co.uk Pleasure Beach Ocean Boulevard Tel: 0871 222 1234 www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com
Grundy Art Gallery Queen Street Tel: 478170 www.blackpool.gov.uk
The Grand Theatre Church Street Tel: 290190 www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk
Winter Gardens & Opera House Church Street Tel: 0844 8561111 www.blackpoollive.com
Sealife Centre Central Promenade Tel: 621258 www.visitsealife.com
Madame Tussauds Central Promenade Tel: 0871 282 9200 www.madametussauds.com
Blackpool Zoo East Park Drive Tel: 830830 www.blackpoolzoo.org.uk
Blackpool Model Village East Park Drive Tel: 763827 www.blackpoolmodelvillage.com
Sandcastle Waterpark South Beach Tel: 343602 www.sandcastle-waterpark.co.uk
Solaris Centre New South Promenade Tel: 418020 www.blackpool.gov.uk
The Oracle 49 St Annes Road Tel: 478192 www.blackpool.gov.uk/fis
If you would like further copies of the Blackpool Summer Family Guide 2016,please call the Family Information Service on 0800 092 2332 or visit our website:
www.blackpool.gov.uk/fis
Disclaimer NoticeThe information contained in this booklet has been supplied by various promoters of the activities and premises listed. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information and accept no responsibility for any error or misrepresentation. All information was correct at the time of going to press.