What's on for young people in Shipston this summer?

The summer holidays are fast approaching and thanks to various organisations in Shipston, there are plenty of activities to help keep young people occupied throughout the break.

There are lots of ways to stay active. Shipston Tennis Club is holding mini tennis camps for 5-11 year olds for three weeks from 25th July (weekdays only). The courses run from 10am-1pm and cost £11 for members, £15 for non-members. Each session covers a new area of tennis using drills, group exercises and other techniques. To book, please contact Jose – 07969 055032 or jolilian24@yahoo.com. All equipment will be provided. Places are limited so please book early.

Everyone Active will be offering intensive courses to perfect those swimming skills. For full details of what is on offer, contact Shipston Leisure Centre on 662354.

Support Sport Minigames is making a comeback, this time holding multisports, dance and football courses at the Sheldon Bosley Hub. Running on weekdays from 25th July to 2nd September, the main activities take place from 10am to 3pm, with early drop off and late pick available on request. For details and to book, call 0247 722 0290 or email booking@supportsport.org. 

Shipston Archery Club is hoping to offer a six-lesson beginners course during the summer which will bring newcomers up to club level. Details are still being finalised. Please contact David Beeton via dgrb@rocketmail.com.

For those wanting to get creative, Calypso Kids will be running a series of family fun days at the Townsend Hall. The sessions will offer a mixture of music for younger children and crafts for older kids. For more details including dates, please visit www.calypsokids.co.uk.

The popular Children’s Holiday Club, open to all primary school children, is once again being held in St. Edmund’s Church from July 26th to 29th between 10am until 12.30pm. Costing just £2 per morning, this fun club includes stories, games and crafts all based around the film Toy Story.  For more information see the ad on page 8 or contact Rosemary on 662584.

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