Happy Easter!!!

OK so now it’s time to burn off some energy from all those Easter Eggs! You will find lots of great sporting opportunities in this issue. Why not have a go at inclusive basketball? A brand new sport that has come to York that is suitable for all abilities! Check out the advert in the Sports section. We have some new rugby courses too and loads of football. Huntington Community Sport is again hosting some FREE come and try sessions if you are into racket sports! Also at Huntington there is a beginners boxing course and a learn to skip session in aid of the British Hearth Foundation – come and show off your tricks if you’re already a skipper!

If you are having trouble accessing some of the activities and courses then the Me Too scheme may be for you, talk to your parents or your school about it. You may be eligible for free places on activities or there may be more going on at your school than you realize!

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.

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You can now get updates to your email and/or mobile phone via the School's Out! Twitter.

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