A HUGE big welcome to the first upload of School’s Out! for 2010!

It’s a whole new decade and we have lots in store throughout the year. We are busy working on a number of new initiatives and schemes that we hope will help many more people get busy and active with some great activities.

If you have been finding it difficult to access some of the activities in School's Out! then we are very pleased to say that there is a new initiative developing throughout the year called 'Me Too.' If you receive free school meals or if being unable to pay for an activity is stopping you taking part then you may be entitled to help with paying for after school activities, which will include lots of the activities you can find here. If you attend Westfield, Woodthorpe, Hob Moor or York High ask your school for more information now. If you attend another school look out more information on this exciting scheme as it is becomes available across the city from Easter.

Did you know? In 2010 City of York Council will aim to ensure that you are able to take up at least 10 hours of ‘cultural activities’ per week – every week! This could be 5 hours in school and 5 hours out of school. You will be able to find out about what you can do here in School’s Out! and on the web pages too. Whatever you are into or want to have a go at you can find information about what there is on offer in York!

There are some great new festivals and events being planned for the summer in 2010! With lots of great things to see and be involved in from drama and dance to music and new play opportunities, plus a new sporting festival where you can come and find a new physical activity to get you fit.

Got a bike? Then get a map and get out and about around York. These rides are suitable for cyclists of most ages and abilities, including families with children, and the routes are perfect for picnics.

We will bring you more information about all these great new projects and initiatives throughout 2010 – so keep checking back!

Follow us on Twitter! You can now get updates to your email and/or mobile phone via the School's Out! Twitter Page. Keep up to date with all the latest activities and places to go and news about fun stuff in York! 

 

Events

See our events—days out for the family. 

You can also take a look at the festivals calendar to see what's on! 

Parks

See our activities in your local park—all are free!

More information about parks, open spaces.

Arts

See our arts activities, and do something creative! 

If you are into music then why not check out the Bandstrand site?

Libraries

Things to do in your local library

See more details about your local libraries!

Hanging out

Just hanging out? Places to go and chill with your mates.

Play

See our play activities for childcare provision and quality play opportunities.

Looking for a place to play? Have a look at the developments of play areas in York at the Play Builder web pages or see where is closest to you here.

Sports

Feeling energetic? See our sports activities and try something new, get fit, practice your current sport, or simply have a bit of fun! Our inclusive events are specialised sports activities for children and young people with disabilities. Fancy a swim? It's free for under 16's!  More info on pools at Energise and Yearsley can be found of their websites.

Volunteering

Interested in helping your community? See our volunteering listing to see how you can get involved!

 

 

 

Next Issue

The February issue is due for delivery from 25th January.

We are now working on the Easter issue. Deadline for submissions for Easter is the 15th February.

Tim

 

Tim Waudby
Community Leisure Officer
Children and Young People's Activity Coordinator
The Play Team
18 Back Swinegate
York
YO1 8ZD
Tel: 01904 553426