STAY CONNECTED 2 12CATTERICK PROGRAMME (INCLUDING DARLINGTON)

Monty loves Spring time and can’t waitto get out and play especially with theEaster holidays starting this month!

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WEBSITE OF THE MONTH:Would like more information on improving your diet?Check out the website of the month for info and advice:

www.nhs.uk/livewell/5aday

Enjoy the Spring weather.Take part in exciting activities!There’s something for everyonethis month so what are youwaiting for!

MONTY’S MONTHLY MESSAGE:

Spring clean your body!Have your 5 a day

APRIL STEP INTO SPRING

WEDNESDAY18TH APRIL18.30 – 20.30 HRS

THEEVERGREENROOM,HIPSWELLHABITAT(behind the AWS/HIVEbuilding) Smuts Rd,Catterick Garrison,DL9 3AX

£2.00

Have you ever wanted to get into themind of your canine, gain an insightinto their behaviour?

Brian Raine local dog psychologist hasoffered his time to have an openquestion and answer session about allaspects of dog behaviour.

Owners are welcome to send in theirquestions in advance. This will be anowner’s only event so please do notbring your dog.

Check out the Facebook pagefor further detailswww.facebook.com/hipswellhabitat

Contact the Community Support Teamon 01748 87 2981 to book a session.

DOG PSYCHOLOGY

MONDAYS16TH, 23RD, 30THAPRIL09.30 – 11.30 HRS

WHITE ROSECOMMUNITYCENTREHipswell Road West,Catterick Garrison

For babies andchildren aged0-2 years.

Treasure baskets are filledwith a range of natural andeveryday objects to experimentwith and explore.

The purpose of the basket isto offer a maximum interestthrough the use of the 5 sensestouch, sound, sight, smelland taste.

Come along and try this newinteractive session this month!

For further information contactCarnagill Children’s Centre on01609 532113.

NEW! TREASURE BASKETS

APRIL STEP INTO SPRING

WEDNESDAY 25TH APRIL(Last Wednesday of the month)

09.30 – 12.00 HRSWOW!THE WHITE ROSE COMMUNITY CENTREIt’s FREE – so pop in fora coffee and a chat, ortake part in the tastersessions on offer!

WOW! is a drop-in session for adults andchildren to have some fun, socialise andlearn some new and interesting hobbies.All in a friendly and relaxed environment.

Get snap happy with this months photography taster session!Activities for children also available!

Remember to bring a friend or two - All welcome!

This session will offer a photography taster session. Have you always wanted to find outhow to take fabulous shots? Maybe you have a camera and would just like someinformation on how to use it? Come along to this months WOW to find out more.

The session will also include an activity for children including a film screening.

WHAT’S ON WEDNESDAY (WOW!)

For further information on what’s available for you locally either pop into WOW!or contact the Community Support Team on 01748 872981.

STARTINGWEDNESDAY18TH APRIL FOR4 WEEKS:18TH, 25TH APRIL2ND, 9TH MAY09.30 – 11.30 HRS

WHITE ROSECOMMUNITYCENTREHipswell Road West,Catterick Garrison

£20 per personfor a 4 weekproject.Materials andprofessional tuitionincluded in the cost.

Are looking for a new hobby?Have you always wanted to makeyour own bespoke jewellery?

Come along to this four weekproject for the opportunity tocreate you own handcraftedbespoke jewellery.

All materials are provided andthe session is run by a professionalartist who will be able to teach youall the skills you need to makeyour own beautiful jewellery.

Bookings will need to be madein order to secure a place beforeTuesday 10th April, pleasecontact the Army Welfare Serviceon 01748 872912 for furtherinformation.

NEW! JEWELLERY MAKING GROUP

EVERY FRIDAYEVENING18.30 – 22.30 HRS

WHITE ROSECOMMUNITY CENTRE,Hipswell Road West,Catterick Garrison

It FREE, It’s fun,and It’s for you!

Boogie the night awayat the White RoseFamily Disco!Why not relax the night away andspend some quality time with yourfamily. It’s time for you to be lost inthe disco fever.

For further details contact theWhite Rose Community Centreon 01748 834698.

WHITE ROSE FAMILY DISCO

STARTINGTUESDAY 17THAPRIL FOR 4WEEKS:17TH, 24TH APRIL1ST, 8TH MAY09.30 – 11.30 HRS

THEEVERGREENROOMHIPSWELLHABITAT(behind theAWS/HIVE building)Smuts Rd, CatterickGarrison, DL9 3AX

£6 per person fora 4 week project.Project includesrefreshments, equipmentand a framed finishedpiece of work at the end.

Do you have a passion or askill, or are you looking to takeup a new hobby then skillswap is for you!

The first skill swap session totake place will be Cross stitch,if you are a keen cross stitcheror are completely new to the artcome along, give it a go andsupport each other in learningsomething new.

If you would like to join thegroup and do not needmaterials then please feel freeto join us too! (There will be nocharge to those who do notrequire equipment).

For further information pleasecontact a CommunityDevelopment Worker at theArmy Welfare Service on01748 879212.

NEW! SKILL SWAP CROSS STITCH GROUP

MONDAY2ND APRIL10.00 – 12.00 HRS

BADEN POWELLESTATECatterick Garrison

All members ofthe communitywelcome

CATTERICK GARRISON SPRING CLEAN UP Catterick Garrison Youth Forum is group of youngpeople aged 12 – 16 years of age who strive tomake positive changes in the local community. Come and support the young people of CatterickGarrison Youth Forum in their campaign to helpkeep Catterick Garrison clean and tidy. All equipment will be provided on the day. On Monday 2nd April we will ready to take to thestreets of Baden Powell armed with litter picksand bin bags.If you are passionate about the area in which youlive and would like to support the youth forum intheir community work please contact the groupat catterickgarrisonyouthforum@hotmail.comalternatively contact a Community DevelopmentWorker at the Army Welfare Service on01748 872912.

EVERY SATURDAY10.00 hrs – 12.00 hrs

ARMY WELFARE SERVICEPLAYING FIELDS,Smuts Rd, CatterickGarrison DL9 3AX

£2.50 per personFor children aged 8 yearsand above with a basicbike riding ability.

Got a new bike for Christmas or youhave an old bike that needs a run out?Dust off the cobwebs and get yourselfalong to Go Ride.Participants must bring along theirown bike and helmet. For further information contactthe Army Welfare Service on01748 872912.No need to book just comealong on the day!

BRITISH CYCLING GO RIDE CYCLING CLUB

EVERY TUESDAY(Term time only)13.30 – 15.00 HRS

CARNAGILLCHILDREN’S CENTRE

FREE

Interactive session forparents/carers and children tolearn through play (in line withearly years foundation stage).

For further information contactCarnagill Children’s Centre on01609 532113.

CARNAGILL STAY & PLAY SESSION

EVERY WEDNESDAY(Term time only)10.00 – 11.30 HRS

CARNAGILLCHILDREN’S CENTRE

FREE

Interactive session forparents/carers and children from0-2 years old to learn through play,through various different ageappropriate activities, in line withthe EYFS framework.

For further information contactCarnagill Children’s Centre on01609 532113.

TINY TOTS

EVERY MONDAY(Term time only)10.00 – 11.30 HRS

DALES YOUTH CENTRE,Loos Road, CatterickGarrison

FREE

Interactive session forparents/carers and children tolearn through play in line with earlyyears foundation stage.

For further information pleasecontact Le Cateau Children’s Centre01609 798199.

DALES YOUTH CENTRE STAY & PLAY SESSION

EVERY TUESDAYFrom 16th April onwards(Term time only)13.00 – 14.30 HRS

DALESYOUTH CENTRE,Loos Road,Catterick Garrison.

FREEAges 18 months – 5 years ofage although older siblingsare welcome.All children must beaccompanied by an adult. It is advisable that children wearold clothes for messy play.

Burst Play is a new and excitingopportunity for parents to get involvedwith sport and activity developmentsessions with their children.The programme will build on Children’s basicsporting movements session by session –allowing them to improve not only theirinteraction skills but their coordination andattention span.

Whilst improving children’s learning andrecognition the course also promotes parent-child interaction every step of the way andprovides a safe environment to encourage funand creativity.

The second half of this session will providechildren and adults to enjoy messy play with avariety of different activities.

For further information please call Le CateauChildren’s Centre 01609 798199.

BURST INTO ACTIVITY AND MESSY PLAY

EVERY SATURDAYFROM 5TH MAYONWARDS

12.30 – 14.30 HRS

PLAYING FIELDS BYARMY WELFARE

SERVICESmuts Rd (off Richmond Rd),Catterick Garrison DL9 3AX

Arrows at the ready,can you hit the target?The group is due to begin so why notreserve your place now! Our nextproject starts Saturday 5th May 2012.

Open to all young people aged 8years and above and adults.

All equipment provided.

Archers welcome with their ownequipment.

Bookings will need to be made beforeFriday 4th April 2012 in order tosecure a place, please contact theArmy Welfare Service on 01748872912 for further information.

£10.00PER 5 WEEKPROJECT

ARCHERY SESSIONS

18.30 – 20.30 HRSTHE OAK TREE COTTAGE(behind the AWS and HIVEbuilding) Smuts RoadCatterick Garrison

Meets every fortnight -18.30 hrs – 20.30 hrs

FOR YOUNG PEOPLE 13-19 YRS OLD£1.00 PER PERSON (REFRESHMENTS)

Don’t like what’s on offer for young people in your community?

Have you always wanted to make a difference?

Do you enjoy working with like minded young people to makechanges and get young people’s voices heard?Then this is the place for you.

For more details contact AWS Community Support Team on01748 872981.

CATTERICK GARRISON YOUTH FORUM

FREE

EVERY MONDAY(TERM TIME ONLY)

16.30 - 18.00 HRS

ITC GYM VIMY BARRACKS, CATTERICK

Ever tried climbing? Whatever your skilllevel come along for the next group!Reserve your place now! Our group startsMonday 7th May 2012.

For ages 6 years and above, organised byAWS and supported a professionally qualifiedmember of staff.

Bookings will need to be made before Friday4th May 2012 in order to secure a place,please contact the Army Welfare Service on01748 872912 for further information

CLIMBING CLUB

This Royal British Legion Poppy Adventure Break is a 4 night 5 day residential experienceorganised by the AWS Community Support Team for young people from families with atleast one parent currently serving or from the ex-service community.

The Adventure Break provides young people with a complete package of activities.The break will provide 32 children with a fantastic experience and provide parentswith a well deserved break.

To be eligible for this break, participants must be between 8 – 17 years of age andmeet at least one of the following from The Royal British Legion criteria:

POPPY ADVENTURE BREAKS RESIDENTIAL

If you would like to apply for a space(s) please complete an expression of interest form from theAWS or your UWO.

If for any reason you think you are not eligible but would like to attend please contact the AWSon 01748 87 2912

Closing Date for expression of interest is 1st June 2012, there are limited places so register yourinterest today through the Army Welfare Service on 01748 87 2912.

Please note should the residential be over subscribed places will be based on eligibilityand need, and names will be drawn out of a hat.

FREE for 32 young people aged 8 – 17 years old. (young people must meet one point of the criteria set by The Royal British Legion)

THURSTON OUTDOOREDUCATION CENTRE CONISTON WATER, CUMBRIA, LA21 8ABWWW.THURSTON-OEC.CO.UK

MONDAY 23RDTO FRIDAY 27THJULY 2012

From a household where the child hasdifficulty socialising, lacks confidenceand self esteem.

Where the family have not had a holidayaway from home in the last two (2) years.

From a family experiencing health oremotional difficulties, as a result of one ofthe parent’s service in the Armed Forces,prolonged separation, bereavement orbreak up of the family.

From a family experiencing, hardship and/ordistress caused as a result of a family servicemember being deployed on overseasoperations.

From a family where a parent is caring for adisabled parent or a child is caring for adisabled parent.

SWIMATHONWEEKEND 201227TH-29TH APRIL

RICHMONDSWIMMINGPOOL

All entrants to theSwimathon will receivea FREE membership toRichmond SwimmingPool in return for thehard work put in toraise money for thecharities.

Swimathon started in 1986 and sincethen more than half a million swimmershave taken part, raising over £36 millionfor charity.Swimathon, the world’s biggestfundraising swim is getting even biggerin 2012, joining forces with BritishSwimming and BBC’s Big Splash, MarieCurie Cancer Care and Sport Relief todeliver what is hoped will be the biggestSwimathon Weekend ever.Swimathon will give thousands ofswimmers the opportunity to raise vitalfunds for Marie Curie Cancer Care andSport Relief through Swimathon’sestablished distance challenges For more details check outwww.rltrust.org.uk or contact RichmondSwimming Pool on 01748 824581.

SWIMATHON AT RICHMOND SWIMMING POOL

TUESDAY3RD APRIL

13.00 – 15.00 HRS

ACTIVITIES ROOMHIPSWELLHABITAT

(behind the AWS/HIVEbuilding) Smuts Rd,

Catterick Garrison, DL9 3AXwww.facebook.com/hipswellhabitat

Come and get involved in ourchild friendly eggtremeorienteering and complete ourEaster egg puzzles.

Our event will involve Easter artsand crafts, outside Easter egg trailand a host of eggciting activitiesand challenges.

All children must be accompaniedby a responsible adult.

Bookings will need to be made inorder to secure a place, pleasecontact the Army Welfare Serviceon 01748 872912 for furtherinformation.

£3.00 per child(each child will receivea chocolate Easter egg)

EGG HUNT EXTRAVAGANZA

EASTER ACTIVITIES PROGRAMME

WEDNESDAY4TH APRIL

ALL DAY TRIPTO SOUTHSHIELDS

£2.00per person

South Shields is the traditional seaside townwhere come rain or shine, you'll be surprised,just how much there is to see and do...

The golden sands of Sandhaven andLittlehaven beaches are the perfect place forfamilies. Build sandcastles with the kids,have a plodge in the sea. Whatever yourchoice, a fun time is guaranteed!

A stone's throw from the beaches is atreasure trove of traditional seaside fun.Thrill seekers are well catered for at OceanBeach Pleasure Park and Soft Play and 10pin bowling centre with rides to suit all agesand levels of bravery!

Transport Pick up points from the WhiteRose Community Centre 09.00 hrs and theDales Youth Centre 09.15 hrs.

All children must be accompanied by aresponsible adult.

Transport is available (for entitled personneland their dependents only) and places willneed to be booked through the Army WelfareService on 01748 87 2912.

OFFSITE TRIP TO SOUTH SHIELDS

EASTER ACTIVITIES PROGRAMMESATURDAY14TH APRIL

12.30 – 14.30 HRS

PLAYING FIELDS BY ARMYWELFARE SERVICE

Smuts Rd (off Richmond Rd),Catterick Garrison DL9 3AX

Ever fancied having a go atArchery but not sure about signingup to one of our projects?

Why not try this two hour taster toget you started!

Bookings will need to be made inorder to secure a place, pleasecontact the Army Welfare Serviceon 01748 872912 for furtherinformation.

£2.00PER PERSON

ARCHERY TASTER SESSION

Throughout theEaster HolidaysMON 2ND – FRI 13TH APRIL(excluding weekends andpublic holidays)

08.30 – 17.30 HRSRICHMOND(Richmond School),CATTERICK(Risedale school),LEYBURN(Wensleydale school)

£12.00 per day (1-3 days)

£10.00 per day (4-7 days)

Just £70.00 for the full 8 days

The Ofsted registered, Big lottery funded Burst Campsare the leading holiday activity camps in the area.

Each fun filled day is led by highly trained Sport andPlay officers and activity leaders.

Due to the popularity of the Burst Camps we now havethem across the district of Richmondshire.

The day’s activities will consist of arts and crafts, multisports activities, dance, drama, specific sportscoaching as well as playground games.

In addition to all the different activities that we providethere will also be day trips for no extra charge. Tripshave and will include the police station, fire station,the Green Howards museum, Foxglove covet, HipswellHabitat, the Station Cinema and many many more.

Schedules will be available upon booking.

For more details on all the Burst Activities this Eastercheck out www.rltrust.org.uk or contact RichmondSwimming Pool on 01748 824581 or Colburn LeisureCentre on 01748 835660.

BURST CAMP

Throughout theEaster HolidaysMON 2ND – FRI 13TH APRIL(excluding weekends andpublic holidays)

10.00 – 15.00 HRSCOLBURN LEISURE CENTRE

£6.00 per day (1-3 days)

£5.00 per day (4-7 days)

Just £36.00 for the full 8 days

For parents or children that don’t want thefull Burst Camp day, there is now the newShort Burst!

It is the same activities as the Burst Camp onlyits less hours and therefore less to pay!

Activities include arts and crafts, multi-sportsactivities, dance, drama, specific sports coachingas well as a range of other playground games.

For more details on all the Burst Activities thisEaster check out www.rltrust.org.uk or contactRichmond Swimming Pool on 01748 824581 orColburn Leisure Centre on 01748 835660.

SHORT BURST

www.facebook.com/AWSCatterickFind Community Support’s new Facebook page!Up to date information on Community support activities and information.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT FACEBOOK PAGES

www.facebook.com/hipswellhabitat Find the Hipswell Habitat on Facebook! Find out what’s going on and how you could be involved!

FREE

Log on to Catterick HIVE Blog Spot for the mostup to date information in your area. Activities available Job vacancies Local discounts

http://catterickhive.blogspot.com/

WEDNESDAY18TH APRIL(the 3rd Wednesdayof every month)09.00 -11.00 hrs

WEST PARK ACADEMY,DARLINGTON

Free All welcome

Meet and Greet with theUnit Welfare Officers andDefence Housing.

For more information contactthe AWS Community SupportTeam the Army Welfare Servicein 01748 872981.

WHAT’S ON WEDNESDAY (WOW)! DARLINGTON

MOUNTPLEASANTCHILDREN’SCENTRENewton Lane,Darlington DL3 9HE

All welcome

Parent led Messy Play for Under 5’sEvery Tuesday 09.45 -11.15 hrs Forces Families Stay and Play for Under 5s1st 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month09:00 - 11:00 hrs (term time only).Baby Zone for 0-2 YearsEvery Thursday 13:15 - 14:45 hrsFor further details please contact MountPleasant Children’s Centre on 01325 488176

MOUNT PLEASANT CHILDREN’S CENTRE SESSIONS

CATTERICK GARRISON

HIPSWELL HABITAT

HIVE BLOG

FOR DARLINGTON FAMILIES

CONTACT INFORMATION

SATURDAY19TH MAY

CORONATIONPARK

All Welcome

Find the Hipswell Habitat on Facebook! Find out what’s going on and how you could be involved!

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR IN MAY!

All activities are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.Unfortunately transport for offsite trips is only available for entitled personnel and their dependents. For any further information please contact Army Welfare Service on 01748 872912

WEDNESDAY2ND MAY13.30 – 15.00 HRS

THE LIBRARY INCATTERICK LEISURECENTRE

FREEAll Welcome

Haven’t registered with your GP ordentist? Come along and sign up. Collect your free recycle box from theHIVE.Come along to ‘Welcome Wednesday’enjoy a cuppa and find out more aboutlocal services in the Catterick area!Refreshments provided. Register your interest with the ArmyWelfare Service on 01748 872912 and aCommunity Development Worker willcontact you with further information.

WELCOME WEDNESDAY

Join us for fun filled day inCoronation Park.

Meet Monty the Dog andenjoy an array of activities forall ages!

More information coming soon!

PICNIC IN THE PARK