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Bexley Children’s University Learning Destinations Public Learning Destinations in Bexley
Bexley Children’s University
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Active Horizons
Contact name: Yeukai Taruvinga
Tel: 01322 333 447 or 07305799625
Email: [email protected]
Address: Active Horizons
Community Hub
Adamson Court
Dell View Road
Erith
DA8 3FG
Website and social media:
https://activehorizons.org/
https://www.facebook.com/activehorizonsyouth/
https://twitter.com/activehorizons
https://www.instagram.com/activehorizons/
Children can take part in various
projects and youth groups, both
during term time and in school
holidays.
For more information, please contact
Yeukai.
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ASG Community
Gymnastics Group
Addresses:
Thamesmead
Arch 11, Byron Close,
Thamesmead, SE28 8AA
Tonbridge
Tonbridge Grammar School,
Deakin Leas, Tonbridge TN9 2JR
Gravesend
Whitehall Primary School, Sun
Lane, Gravesend DA12 5HN
Burnt Oak
Sidcup Youth Centre, 45 Burnt
Oak Lane, Sidcup DA15 9BZ
Tel: 01322 787050
Email: [email protected]
Website and social media:
http://www.activesportsgroup.org.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/ASGCommunityGymnastics/
https://www.instagram.com/__a_s_g_/
Children learn various gymnastic skills
on floor, bars, beam, vault and
trampoline. Aiming to improve fitness,
flexibility, co-ordination, balance as
well as gymnastic skills.
Cost:
£25 per month for 1hr weekly session
Day and time Thamesmead Tonbridge Gravesend Burnt Oak
Tuesday 4-6years 5-6pm
7-9years 6-7pm
10- 15years 7-8pm
Wednesday 4-6years 5-6pm
7-9years 6-7pm
10- 15years 7-8pm
Reception 3.50-4.50pm
Year 1+2 4.50-5.50pm
Year 3 + 5.50-7pm Thursday 4-6years 5-6pm
7-9years 6-7pm
10- 15years 7-8pm
Friday 4-6years 5-6pm
7-9years 6-7pm
Saturday 4-6years 10-11am
7-9years 11-12pm
4-6years 12-1pm
7-9years 1-2pm
10- 15years 2-3pm
3-5years 9-9.50am
6-8years 10-10.50am
9+ years 11-11.50am
3-5years 10-10.50am
6-8years 11-11.50am
9+ years 12-12.50pm
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Barnehurst Golf Club
Tel: 01322 523746
Email: [email protected]
Address: Mayplace Road East, Barnehurst, Kent, DA7 6JU.
Website and social media:
https://www.mytimeactive.co.uk/barnehurst
https://www.facebook.com/barnehurstgolfcourse/
Children will learn how to play golf,
including the discipline/etiquette of
golf and the rules.
Cost:
£30 for 6 week course of group
lessons, each at 45 mins.
Sunday 10.00-10.45am
Please express interest to sign onto this
course, as it needs a minimum number
of participants for it to run.
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Bexley Local Studies
and Archive Centre
(BLSAC)
Tel: 020 3045 3026
Email: [email protected]
Address: Bexley Local Studies and Archive Centre,
Central Library, Townley Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6
7HJ
Website and social media:
https://www.bexley.gov.uk/services/archives-and-local-
history
https://en-gb.facebook.com/BexleyArchives/,
https://twitter.com/BexleyArchives/
Children will research the history of
the road they live on, using survey
photographs and historical maps.
They will gain and develop research
skills and will deepen their
understanding of the way their local
area has changed over time.
Cost:
Free
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Bikeability
Tel: 020 8303 7777 and ask for Road Safety
Email: [email protected]
Website and social media:
https://www.bexley.gov.uk/services/travel-and-
transport/road-safety
https://twitter.com/Bexleyrdsafety
Children will learn how to ride a bike,
basic maintenance skills, the Highway
code and off-road and on-Road cycle
skills (to meet national standards).
Cost:
Free
Courses take place during term time
within schools but also during school
holidays. There are also courses for
families available. Please see website
for up-to-date information.
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Bird College Music
Service
Tel: 020 8300 6004
Email: [email protected]
Address:
Bird College – Dance, Music and Theatre Performance
Music Services Department
Alma Road
Sidcup
Kent DA14 4ED
Website and social media:
http://bird-college.com/music-service/
https://www.facebook.com/whenperformancecounts/
https://twitter.com/birdcollegeMS
https://twitter.com/BirdCollegeUK
https://www.instagram.com/BirdCollegeUK/
https://www.youtube.com/user/BirdcollegeUK
Bird College Music Service aims to
enrich the lives of children, young
people and adults within the Borough of Bexley, by providing opportunities
for them to become actively involved in a wide variety of music activities.
Bird College is the lead organisation for
the Bexley Music education hub which
aims to ensure that all pupils have equal
access to high quality music education. To deliver a wide range of musical activities we employ a team of
specialised instrumental and class music teachers who are all DBS checked and
regularly monitored to ensure that delivery is of the highest standard.
Cost:
Various – please contact directly for costs.
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Calm Collective
Contact name: Lua Burrows
Tel: 020 8300 0944
Email: [email protected]
Address:
Calm Collective
143 Station Road
Sidcup
DA15 7AA
Website and social media:
www.calmcollective.com
https://www.facebook.com/calmcollectiveyoga/
https://www.instagram.com/calmcollectiveyoga/?hl=en
Physically, children learn how to move
intuitively through Yoga, with different
sequences and poses practiced each class.
Classes include, partner work, group
activities such as games, acrobatic Yoga and
dance, increasing strength, balance and
flexibility
Children will also benefit from learning
about mindfulness, breathing techniques,
relaxation & meditation to reduce stress and anxiety which is featured in every class.
The outcome of each Yoga session is to give
children the opportunity to enjoy moving
intuitively without fear of judgement, in a
non-competitive environment that cultivates
imagination, play and creativity while
boosting confidence, increasing body
awareness, reducing stress and increasing
physical strength & flexibility
Cost:
Age 7-12 £6 per session or £27 5 class pass.
Age 12-16 £8 per session or £35 for 5 class
pass
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Charlton Athletic
Community Trust
Contact name: Bradley Marshall or Daniel Marshall
Tel: 07891567901
Email: [email protected] or
Address:
Crook Log Leisure Centre, Brampton Road, Bexleyheath,
DA7 4HH
Sidcup Leisure Centre, Hurst Road, Sidcup, DA15 9AE
Erith Leisure Centre, Avenue Rd, Erith DA8 3AT
Sporting Club Thamesmead, Bayliss Avenue, Thamesmead,
SE28 8NJ
Website and social media:
https://cact.org.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/charltonathleticcommunitytrust/
Charlton Challenge is a structured
and progressive scheme aimed at
developing children's core football
skills. It is designed to create
maximum enjoyment and involvement
while also helping young footballers
realise their full potential. Each course
concentrates on the game's four
essential skills – dribbling, passing,
control and shooting; as well as
improving co-ordination, balance,
fitness and social skills.
Cost:
Various – please see the website
below for details of cost and times.
https://cact.org.uk/what-we-
do/football-and-sports-
development/charlton-challenge-
toddler-soccer
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Crossness Pumping
Station
Contact name: Petra Cox
Tel: 020 8311 3711
Email: [email protected]
Address:
The Old Works
Crossness Sewage Treatment Works
Bazalgette Way
Abbey Wood
London SE2 9AQ
Website and social media:
www.crossness.org.uk
https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossnessEnginesTrust/
https://twitter.com/CrossnessET
https://www.instagram.com/crossnesset/
Completed in 1865 by the Victorian
engineer Sir Joseph Bazalgette as part
of London’s first sewage system,
Crossness Pumping Station is a
magnificent grade 1 listed building
housing 4 giant beam engines and
featuring some of the most
spectacular cast ironwork found in
the world today.
Discover how Bazalgette’s sewer
system ended ‘The Great Stink’,
improved the lives of Londoners and
enabled the city to grow and prosper.
Cost:
Family Open days 2020
Admission costs:
Adult - £10
Children - £3
Under 5’s – free
For dates, please see website.
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Danson House
Name of contact: Anna Strange-Bennett
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 020 8303 6052
Address:
Danson House, Danson Park, Danson Road, Bexleyheath
DA6 8HL
Website and social media:
https://www.bexley.gov.uk/services/visitor-
attractions/danson-house
https://www.facebook.com/dansonhousebexley/
https://twitter.com/dansonhouse
https://www.instagram.com/officialdansonhousepage/
Tours run every Thursday, 10am until 4pm (last admission 3.15pm) and need to be booked in advance.
School visits can also be accommodated – please contact Danon House directly.
Cost:
Admission: £7 per person. £3.50 for English Heritage
Members/Concessions only, Under 7s go free
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Danson Park
Adventures
Tel: 0208 303 2828
Email: [email protected]
Address: The Boathouse
Danson Park, Danson Road
Bexleyheath
DA6 8HL
Website and social media:
www.bexley.gov.uk/watersports
https://twitter.com/DansonAdventure
The learning objectives are focused on
the basic skills for the different water
sport activities. The outcomes of the learning activities is to gain water sport
competence as well as providing the children with opportunities to make
friends, build confidence, work as a team, show leadership and solve
problems.
A variety of activites are on offer, including a Youth Night, Youth Club, Paddle Boarding and RYA Powerboat.
There is also a newly-installed
bouldering wall!
Cost: Dependent on activity.
Booking is essential. Please email/call
Danson Park Adventures to book your place [email protected] or
on 0208 303 2828
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Danson Youth Centre
Name of contact: Ben Watt
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 020 8303 6052
Address:
The Danson Centre
Brampton Road
Bexleyheath
Kent
DA7 4EZ Website and social media:
www.dansonyouth.org.uk
https://www.facebook.com/Danson-Youth-Centre-
1132958586721719/?ref=br_rs
https://twitter.com/DansonYC
https://www.instagram.com/dansonyc/
Danson Youth Centre offer a number of
activities for children and young people aged
4+.
Activities across term time include a Mega-
Mix club, roller skating, football, boxing,
Thai boxing, trampolining, Judo, Teen Scene,
gymnastics and skate park.
For more details of these events, please see
the next page or check their website.
A School Holiday Programme is also in place
for each half term and summer holiday.
Cost:
Annual membership fee: £10
(not compulsory for certain activities)
General activities:
£3 with membership
£4 without membership
Structured activities:
Based on course length (£5 taster session)
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Dartford Orienteering
Klubb
Name of contact: Keith Parkes, Permanent Course Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Website and social media:
http://www.dfok.co.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/dartfordok/
https://twitter.com/DartfordOK
Dartford Orienteering Klubb is a thriving orienteering club based in
North West Kent and South East London covering Bexley, Bromley,
Croydon, Dartford, Gravesend, Greenwich, Hackney, Lewisham,
Medway and Sevenoaks.
Their members range from age 3 to 85, and from families looking
for an excuse for great days out at weekends in unspoilt and hidden
countryside, to competitive athletes who train several times a week.
Many people join the club looking for a fun, easy way to get fit, or
looking for an accessible outdoor adventure sport that is cheap and
enjoyable.
We orienteer in many different parks and woodlands. Many of
these, such as Danson Park and Foots Cray Meadows, are ideal for
beginners. We also orienteer in more challenging areas such as
Westerham Chart and Ashdown Forest. Whatever the area, there
is always a beginners course available, and help on hand to get you
started. When you join the club you will have access to coaching
aimed at giving you the skills needed, as well as many other benefits.
You can earn stamps for your passport in the
following ways:
Family events
You can earn stamps by taking part in the
family events run across the county. Please see
website and social media for details of this.
Permanent Courses
There are a number of permanent orienteering
courses, set up in locations across Kent and
Bexley. Details of these locations can be found
at the following website:
http://www.dfok.co.uk/permanent/index.html
As there are no members of staff at these
locations, in order you earn a stamp for your
passport, you must download the
“Dartford Orienteering Klubb information and
reflection sheet” from
https://www.lsec.ac.uk/children-s-
university/learning-destination . This will give
you information about the courses and the
reflection sheet, which must be completed and
emailed to [email protected] in order
for stamps to be awarded.
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Friends of Foots Cray
Meadows
Name of contact: Michael Heath
Email: [email protected]
Website and social media:
www.fotscraymeadows.org
https://www.facebook.com/Friends-of-Foots-Cray-
Meadows-311943705664659/
https://twitter.com/FriendsCray
Friends of Foots Cray Meadows are a
local friends group dedicated to the
conservation of the Meadows. They
work to look after the site and
advance the conservation of Foots
Cray Meadows, including the wildlife
and its habitat.
Cost:
Free or low cost
Please see website and social media
for up-to-date information on events.
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Froglife
Email: [email protected] Website and social media:
https://www.froglife.org/
https://www.facebook.com/froglife/
https://twitter.com/froglifers
https://www.instagram.com/froglifers/
For more information on the fully funded Spring 2020
T.O.A.D tails school programme, please see:
www.froglife.org/what-we-do/education/london-tails-of-
amphibian-discovery/
Froglife is a wildlife charity dedicated
to the conservation of frogs, toads,
newts, snakes & lizards & their
disappearing habitats. They run special
events, including the T.O.A.D show,
pond dipping, Pond Planting sessions
and Habitat Work Days (children with
a responsible adult are always
welcome to these too!) across the
London area and also in schools.
Cost:
Free
Please see website for an up-to-date
list of events.
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Hall Place & Gardens
Name of contact: Anne-Marie Gill
Tel: 01322 621 238
Email: [email protected]
Address:
Hall Place & Gardens
Bourne Road
Bexley
Kent DA5 1PQ
Website and social media:
https://www.hallplace.org.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/hallplace/
https://twitter.com/HallPlaceBexley
https://www.instagram.com/hallplacebexley/
Hall Place is a Grade I listed country
house built in 1537. Visitors to Hall
Place and Gardens have the
opportunity to explore all of these
fascinating parts of the building along
with the Tudor Discovery Gallery, a
space for families to learn more about
one of the most well known parts
about English History.
During school holidays, special events
take place alongside trails which
children can complete to earn a
stamp.
Cost:
Entry to the gardens is free.
There is a cost for entry to the house,
exhibitions and Butterfly Garden –
please see website for up-to-date
details.
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Kickstart
Name of contact: John Seal
Tel: 07975 998 199
Email: [email protected]
Address:
Sidcup Youth Centre
Burnt Oak Lane
Sidcup
DA15 9BZ
Website and social media:
https://www.facebook.com/BexleyKickstart/
Dates and times of sessions:
Monday Night Session 6.00pm – 8.30pm: Introduction to
Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
Thursday Night Session 6.00pm – 8.30pm: IMI Level 1 in
Transport Maintenance
Saturday Morning Session 10.00am – 1.00pm: Safe Place to
be (Open session where young people can work on bikes,
socialise, play pool, air hockey, sports PS4 and other
activities as well as try their hand at cooking)
Bexley Kickstart Motor Project works with
young people aged 11—19 year olds who
live or go to school within Bexley.
Our aim is for young people to acquire basic
skills in motorcycle maintenance and repair,
understand the responsibilities of motorbike
ownership and the law around owning and
riding them. We also offer young people the
opportunity to take part in off road riding to
develop their riding skills.
Bexley Kickstart Motor Project doesn’t only
work with motorbikes, but with anything
that inspires young people and enables them
to engage in education while gaining
confidence.
Cost:
£1.00 per workshop session
£20.00 per riding trip
Please contact John or see Facebook page
for upcoming events.
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Lesnes Abbey
Email: [email protected]
Address: Lesnes Abbey Lodge, Lesnes Abbey Woods,
New Road
London, DA17 5DH
Website and social media:
https://visitlesnes.co.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/lesnesabbey/
Lesnes Abbey Woods is a valued
heritage site for locals and visitors,
with extensive ancient woodlands, the
ruins of the former Abbey and a
recently built community hub, hire
space and refreshment kiosk.
Children can download the activity
sheet from the Bexley Children’s
University website or by contacting
Louise at the Bexley Children’s
University (details at the bottom of
this document). The sheet will guide
the children around the grounds, and
teach them about Lesnes’ interesting
history, focussing on its history and its
flora and fauna in an active and
engaging way.
Cost:
Free entry
* There may be a small cost to some
events taking place at Lesnes Abbey.
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Libraries
Tel: 020 8303 7777 (say 'Libraries' to have your call
transferred)
Email: [email protected]
Address:
Various, but including:
Central Library – Bexleyheath
Crayford Library
Erith Library
Sidcup Library
Thamesmead Library
Welling Library
For full addresses, please visit the Libraries’ website.
Website or social media:
https://arena.yourlondonlibrary.net/web/bexley
https://www.facebook.com/bexleylibraries
https://twitter.com/bexleylibraries
There is no cost to most of the
activities put on by the library. Some
additional costs for workshops may apply.
Summer Reading Challenge
Earn 1 stamp for each book you read, up to 6 when you complete the
challenge.
Digiclub Develop your skills and interests in a wide range of digital making activities
including 3D printing and robotics. Held at Central Library, Bexleyheath
First Thursday of every month, Chaucer meeting room, 4.30 pm – 6.00
pm for 10-16 year olds. No booking required.
Activity Sheet
“Exploring your library” activity
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Discovery Club (7-11yrs)
Explore the world of science in your
local library, with fun experiments and
activities.
Erith
Library
Mondays 4-5pm
Sept - 23rd, 30th Oct - 7th, 14th, 28th
Nov - 4th, 11th,18th
Crayford
Library
Wednesday 4-5pm
Sept – 25th
Oct – 2nd, 9th, 16th, 30th Nov – 6th, 13th, 20th
Free to take part but please book your place with the relevant library.
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Blackfen Community
Library
Tel: 020 8301 1433
Email: [email protected]
Website and social media:
www.blackfencommunitylibrary.org
https://www.facebook.com/helloblackfen/
https://twitter.com/HelloBlackfen
There is no cost to most of the
activities put on by the library. Some
additional costs for workshops may
apply.
Summer Reading Challenge
Earn 1 stamp for each book you read,
up to 6 when you complete the
challenge.
Book Buddies
Wednesdays 3.45pm-5.00pm
Come and have the chance to
improve your reading by reading with
a Reading Buddy!
Lego Club
Thursdays 3.30pm-4.45pm
Come and enjoy creating with lego!
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Bostall and Bexley
Community Library
Bostall Community Library:
Tel: 01322 400422
Email: [email protected]
Website and social media:
http://www.bostall-librarycg.org.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/BostallLibraryCG/
https://twitter.com/BostallLCG
Bexley Village library:
01322 836303
Email: [email protected]
Website and social media:
https://www.bexleyvillagelibrary.org.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/bexleycommunitylibrary/
https://twitter.com/BexleyLibraryUK
There is no cost to most of the
activities put on by the library. Some
additional costs for workshops may
apply.
Summer Reading Challenge
Earn 1 stamp for each book you read,
up to 6 when you complete the
challenge.
Lego Club - Saturday
Bexley - 10am-12pm
Bostall - 2.15pm–1.45pm
Come and enjoy creating with lego!
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Lingotot (Bexley)
Name of contact: Sarah Canavan
Tel: 07779086775
Email: [email protected]
Website and social media:
www.lingotot.com/centre/bexley
www.facebook.com/lingototbexley
https://twitter.com/LingototBexley
https://www.instagram.com/lingototbexley/
https://www.lingotot.com/classes/2445
Lingotots teach different languages in
a fun and interactive way using various
techniques such as songs and games.
They also provide workbooks for the
children to use in class and practice at
home.
French classes
£90 for 12 sessions
Tuesdays 4.00-4.50pm
Welling Library
Beginning on 10th September 2019.
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Making Space for
Nature
(incorporating Tump 53
alongside other venues
in Thamesmead)
Name of contact: Jack Gower
Email: [email protected]
Address: Various locations around Thamesmead
Website and social media:
https://www.facebook.com/tump53/
https://www.thamesmeadnow.org.uk/in-your-
community/tump-53-nature-reserve/
Tump 53 is a nature reserve situated in the
Moorings Neighbourhood, Thamesmead. It is
a highly-valued community space that
connects children, young people and the
wider community with nature and the
environment.
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Musical Melodies
At Christ Church, Erith
Name of contact: Jacki Clement
Email: [email protected]
Address:
Christ Church Erith
Victoria Road
Erith
DA8 3AN
Website and social media:
https://www.christchurcherith.org.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/ErithChurch/
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Nemesis Gym
Name of contact: Nickee
Tel: 01322 335076
Email: [email protected]
Address: Unit 35, Erith Riverside Shopping Centre, Erith,
Kent. DA8 1RB
Website and social media:
www.nemesisfitnessgym.com
https://www.facebook.com/Nemesis-Muay-
ThaiMMABoxingBJJ-Fitness-Suite-233612960012999/
https://twitter.com/Nemesis_Gym
Nemesis offer a range of classes for
children aged 5+ such as Brazilian Jiu-
Jitsu, boxing and Muay-Thai. By taking part in the sessions offered, children
will learn about a range of skills, including:
Self-discipline
Getting active
Setting goals,
Respect
Listening skills
Increased self esteem and confidence
Teamwork
Conflict resolution
Cost: £8 per class, but memberships are
available which help it be more cost efficient.
£2.50 for 1hr in the Fitness suite during school holidays.
Please see the website for up-to-date prices.
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North West Kent
Countryside Partnership
(NWKCP)
Name of contact: Isabel Shaw
Tel: 03000417665
Email: [email protected]
Website and social media:
www.nwkcp.org
https://www.facebook.com/North-West-Kent-
Countryside-Partnership-1483993968544192/
https://twitter.com/nwkcp
NWKCP is a non-profit organisation,
hosted by Kent County Council and
operating in the boroughs of Bexley,
Dartford, Gravesham and Sevenoaks.
They carry out a wide range of
community conservation projects,
which improve green spaces and
connect people with them.
As a part of this, they run
environmental education activities
such as pond dipping, bug hunts,
heritage trails, bush craft and much
more.
Cost:
Free
Please check the website and social
media for upcoming events.
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Old Bexley Equestrian
Centre
Name of contact: Wendy Tucker
Tel: 01322 557745 or 07779 333148
Email: [email protected]
Address: Old Bexley Equestrian Centre, Stable Lane,
Vicarage Road, Bexley Kent, DA5 2AW
Website and social media:
http://www.oldbexleyequestriancentre.info/
https://twitter.com/OldBexECBexley
If you would like to learn to ride a
horse, or already love riding, Old
Bexley Equestrian Centre is for you.
Their horses are cared for by
dedicated and trained staff, have
spacious living accommodation and
extensive fields in which to roam.
They offer a range of services, from
pony rides to horse riding lessons.
Cost:
Various prices depending on activity.
Please see the website for up-to-date
prices.
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Pets at Home
Address:
Thamesmead
Unit E Cannon Retail Park, Twin Tumps Way, London,
SE28 8RD
Tel: 0345 600 6084
Crayford
Unit 2 Tower Retail Park
Crayford Road
Dartford
DA1 4LD
Tel: 0345 6015181
Website and social media:
https://www.petsathome.com
https://www.facebook.com/petsathomeUK/
https://twitter.com/PetsatHome
Find FREE workshops for Kids at your
local Pets at Home store. Pets at
Home workshops are aimed at kids
aged 5-11, helping them to learn how
to keep pets happy and healthy during
fun and hands on experiences!
Workshops on offer include…
Cool pets
Friendly fish
Small furries
Cost:
Free - sign up to the workshops
online via the website!
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Red House
Tel: 0208 303 6359
Email: [email protected]
Address: Red House Land, Bexleyheath, London, DA6
8JF.
Website and social media:
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/red-house
https://www.facebook.com/RedHouseNT/
https://twitter.com/RedHouseNT
The Red House was built by William
Morris, who was an artist and poet.
Children can learn about the
identification of neo-medieval features
in the architecture and artwork of a
Victorian house, finding out through
sketching, word games and activities.
Cost:
No cost to complete the activity
booklet, but normal admission costs
apply to enter the house and garden.
Please see website for up-to-date
prices.
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Roar Music Academy
Tel: 01322 836606
Email: [email protected]
Address: Roar Music Academy, 10 The Parade, Crayford,
Kent, Da1 4JA
Website and social media:
https://www.roarmusicacademy.com
https://www.facebook.com/roarmusicacademy/
https://twitter.com/_roarmusic
A contemporary music school offering
Guitar, Piano, Drums or singing
lessons.
Roar Music Academy bring you
excitement, creativity and passion in
our professional performing arts
venue based in Crayford, South East
London.
They offer state-of-the –art facilities
within the music industry and offer a
range of local music lessons from
piano music lessons and vocal lessons
to learning instruments such as drums
or the guitar.
Cost:
£42.50 or £65.50 / mth (dependent
on group or private lesson)
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Saddles Riding Centre
Tel: 01322 525219 or 07854 610820
Email: [email protected]
Address: Slades Stables, Stable Lane, Bexley, Kent. DA5
2AW
Website and social media:
http://www.saddlesridingcentre.co.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/saddlesrc/
https://twitter.com/saddlesrc
https://www.instagram.com/saddlesrc/
Saddles is a riding centre where all
horses are privately owned and
receive excellent care and attention.
Their emphasis is on personal
attention to both the rider and the
horse and you will be able to build a
relationship with your horse and
instructor as you experience this
approach to learning to ride.
They cater for all ages and abilities
and teach privately or in small groups.
They are also Accessibility Mark
trained and Accredited under the
umbrella of RDA (Riding for the
Disabled).
Cost:
Various activities, from pony trekking
to hacks and rallies.
Please see the website for current
prices.
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Sporting Club
Thamesmead
Name of contact: Dan Wells
Tel: 020 3828 4920
Email: [email protected]
Address: Sporting Club Thamesmead, Bayliss Avenue,
Thamesmead, SE28 8NJ
Website and social media:
https://www.thamesmeadnow.org.uk/in-your-
community/sporting-club-thamesmead/
https://www.facebook.com/sportingclubthamesmead/
Sporting Club Thamesmead host
activities linked to Children’s
University.
They currently host the “Charlton
Challenge” lead by Charlton Athletic
Community Trust.
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Tan’Gun Martial Arts
Academy
Name of contact: David Venkatachellum
Email: [email protected]
Address: Tan'Gun Martial Arts Academy
Hawthorn Terrace
Blackfen
Kent DA15 8PT
Website and social media:
http://www.tangun.co.uk/
https://twitter.com/TanGun_TKD
https://www.facebook.com/TanGunTKD/
https://www.instagram.com/tanguntaekwondoacademy/
https://www.youtube.com/user/tangunteddy
Tan’Gun Martial Arts Academy offer classes
across the week for a variety of ages groups:
Monday to Friday (Blackfen)
5.15pm-6.00pm – children aged 5 to 8yrs
6.00-7.00pm – children aged 9 to 11yrs
7.00pm – 8.00pm – young people aged 12
to15yrs
Saturday (Eltham)
9.30am -10.15am – children aged 5 and 6 10.15am-11.00am – children aged 7 and 8
11.00am-12.00pm – children aged 9 to 11
Sunday (Blackfen)
11.00am -11.45am - children aged 5 and 6
11.45am-12.30pm - children aged 7 and 8
12.30pm-1.30pm - children aged 9 to 11
Cost:
Monthly membership from £1.73 per day.
Please contact David for more information.
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Theatre Box Performing
Arts School
Name of contact: Jade Flannery
Tel: 07703 753018
Email: [email protected]
Address: The Exchange, The Old Library, Erith. DA8
1RS
Website and social media:
https://theatre-box-performing-arts-
school.business.site/
https://www.facebook.com/TheatreBoxPerformingArts/
https://www.instagram.com/theatrebox/
During sessions with Theatre Box, children
have the opportunity to developing skills
including stage acting, TV acting, improvisation, confidence building,
communication skills, public speaking, character building, team work, group games,
singing and memory development.
Cost:
Drama
£6 per session (PAYG)
Weekly 90mins class.
6pm-7.30pm every Wednesday
Musical theatre £6 per session (PAYG)
Weekly 90mins class.
4.15-5.45pm every Wednesday
Streetdance £5 per session (PAYG)
Thursday – 60min class.
6-10yrs 4.15-5.15pm
11-16yrs 5.30-6.30pm
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The Dance School
Name of contact: Katie Durant
Tel: 07949216364
Email: [email protected]
Venues include: Holy Trinity of Lamorbey,
David Lloyd Sidcup and David Lloyd Kidbrooke
Village.
Website and social media:
www.ktthedanceschool.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/ktthedanceschool/
https://twitter.com/KTdanceschool
https://www.instagram.com/thedanceschool/
The Dance School offer the following classes:
IDTA Ballet, Tap, Musical Theatre
ISTD Street, Disco, Commercial,
Ballroom and Latin
The pupils work towards examinations, events
and Theatre shows in all the genres we offer.
IDTA and ISTD are accredited dance societies
and offer OFQUAL regulated examinations.
Pupils can gain UCAS credits for Grade
examinations.
For details of class timetables and costs, please
visit:
http://ktthedanceschool.co.uk/timetable.html
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The Woodlands Farm
Trust
Name of contact: Georgiana Irimia
Tel: 020 8319 8900
Email: [email protected]
Address: The Woodlands Farm Trust, 331 Shooters Hill,
Welling, Kent. DA16 3RP
Website and social media:
www.thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org
https://twitter.com/woodlandsft
https://www.facebook.com/Woodlands-Farm-Shooters-
Hill-187706411265866/
Woodlands Farm is an 89 acre working
farm on the borders of the London
Boroughs of Bexley and Greenwich. Run predominantly by volunteers,
Woodlands Farm offers a feel of the countryside within an urban
environment. The farm has a variety of animals including sheep, cows, pigs
and chickens along with ponds, fields
and woodlands which also provide a
haven for wildlife. Cost:
It is free to enter, however as a charity, donations are appreciated.
There may be an additional charge for special event days.
There is also a Stick Man self guided tour which costs £2.50 to buy the pack
or is free to download from the website.
Woodlands Farm is open Tuesday –
Sunday, 9.30am -4.30pm.
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Wigglebums North West
Kent
Name of contact: Georgia Polden
Tel: 07595668037
Email: [email protected]
Website and social media:
https://www.facebook.com/wigglebumsnorthwestkent/
https://www.instagram.com/wigglebumsnorthwestkent/
www.wigglebums.uk
https://twitter.com/WigglebumsK
WiggleKids fits within Key Stage 1
& 2, providing lots of opportunity
to develop physically, emotionally &
mentally. Your WiggleKid will
grow in self awareness, stimulating
a natural curiosity in their own
health & well-being, whilst gaining a
complete understanding of who
they are and their place in this
world. Combine this with the fun
and interactive story telling, yoga
and sensory play, the WiggleKids
class will be an all round hit!
Cost:
1 term (approx. 6wks) - £30
5 class pass - £30
10 class pass - £65
Drop in - £7
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Writing champions
Tel: 07796921259
Email: [email protected]
Website and social media:
www.writingchampions.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/writingchampions/
https://twitter.com/WritingChamp
Writing Champions is a creative writing
club that run regular term time after
school clubs as well as holiday clubs. Their focus is on helping children to * develop their creative writing skills, * increase their confidence in writing, * use writing to explore and convey
emotions, * develop a genuine love of literacy,
independent of tests and exams * Know that writing can be fun. They are also an Artsmark Partner,
which is a designation awarded by Arts
Council England, recognising their
commitment to high quality arts and
cultural education. Cost: £6 - £7.50 per workshop, operating on a
termly basis Approx. £15 for holiday clubs. For the most up-to-date information,
please see their website.
Bexley Children’s University
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You can also use the following websites to find out about…
National Learning Destinations
https://www.childrensuniversity.co.uk/activity-search/
Downloadable activities from Children’s University
https://www.lsec.ac.uk/children-s-university/learning-destination
https://www.childrensuniversity.co.uk/get-involved/downloadable-activities/
Kent Children’s University events and challenges
http://www.kentchildrensuniversity.co.uk/cukent/home/
Other Children’s Universities local to Bexley, who may also put on events and
challenges
https://www.childrensuniversity.co.uk/find-a-childrens-university/?Location=bexley
Bexley Children’s University
Learning Destinations
For any further information regarding the Learning Destinations,
or if you would like to nominate one, please contact
Bexley Children’s University using the any of the
following contact details:
Louise Chalkley
Children’s University Officer
London Borough of Bexley in partnership with London South East Colleges
Tel: 0203 045 5044
Email address: [email protected]
Facebook: Bexley Children’s University https://www.facebook.com/bexleychildrensuni/
Twitter: @BexleyCU https://twitter.com/BexleyCU
Instagram: @BexleyCU https://www.instagram.com/bexleycu/
YouTube: Bexley Children’s University https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCckjSSH0HfILmkIVWsaiEpw?view_as=subscriber
