Try Something New in North West Leicestershire This Half Term
Date of Release: Tue 7th February, 2012
Why not come and try Geocaching this February half term. An ideal activity for all of the family, Geocaching is a modern day twist to treasure hunting and is a fun way to explore new locations like you never have before.
Geocaching uses a GPS unit to find hidden caches that have been placed around the world – and there are hundreds of them right here in Leicestershire!
North West Leicestershire’s Active Together team are holding two taster Geocaching sessions at Snibston Country Park on Monday 13th February between 10am and 12pm and on Tuesday 14th February from 1pm to 3pm.
Each session starts at the Snibston Discovery Park entrance and costs just £1 per person with under 5s going free. This includes use of a GPS unit. There’s no need to book but please note that GPS units will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.
Don’t forget you can also bring some of your own little treasures to put into the caches for someone else to find!
For more information contact Zara Barnes on 01530 454606 or email zara.barnes@nwleicestershire.gov.uk
Or if you’d like to get your kids swimming this half term, from 13th February Hood Park Leisure Centre will be offering a week long learn to swim crash course.
Ideal to get your child swimming, develop your child’s confidence in water or to develop their stroke technique before you go away on your holidays, the classes will be held Monday to Friday from 9-9.30am and the week long course costs £25. Call Hood Park Leisure Centre to book on 01530 412181 or email hoodparklc@nwleicestershire.gov.uk.
Swimming’s just one of a whole range of activities your children can try during the February half term at both Hermitage and Hood Park Leisure Centres. There’s something for everyone aged 4 to 17 years, from pool inflatable fun, kids clubs, a cartoon workshop, Futsal coaching and an indoor skate park. Find out more online now at www.nwleics.gov.uk/holidays
Councillor Alison Smith, Deputy Leader of North West Leicestershire District Council and Portfolio Holder for Community Services, said: “We are pleased to be offering these activities for local residents, helping them to maintain healthy and active lifestyles whilst providing good value for money.”
And don’t forget once they go back to school there’s also an exciting after school activity programme on offer at both Hermitage and Hood Park Leisure Centres. There’s plenty to choose from for all ages including activities such as Zumbatomic, Kickers football coaching, boxercise, basketball and volleyball coaching. Session prices start from £2.30 and if your children go to schools that are part of the Club Activ8 scheme they can use points on these activities too.
For more information please contact Hermitage Leisure Centre on 01530 811215 or Hood Park Leisure Centre on 01530 412181 or go online to www.nwleics.gov.uk/pages/afterschool
