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 Ballymena Summer Fun Programme 2010:

Ballymena Borough Council is pleased to offer another action packed Summer Fun Programme containing a host of activities for local children and young people to enjoy during the summer holidays.  The activities are organised through the Development, Leisure and Cultural Services Department of Ballymena Borough Council as well as others provided by local sports clubs and facilities.

 

So if you have been wondering how to keep the children occupied during the eight long weeks of the summer holidays, then look no further! 

 

This year’s Ballymena Summer Fun Programme kicks off in July and August and includes a variety of courses and activities to keep the children entertained.  It features a host of brand new activities such as a multi skills, karate as well as tee-cycling.  Old favourites are there as well including swimming, golf and drama and art courses. 

 

Activities are taking place right across the Borough including Seven Towers Leisure Centre, People’s Park, Ballymena Showgrounds and The Braid to name but a few.  Leaflets, containing further details on the programme, can be obtained from any of the above venues.  A pdf copy of the leaflet can also be downloaded at the bottom of this page. 

 

For further information on the Summer Fun Programme please contact Katrina McCaughan, Sports Development Officer by email katrina.mccaughan@ballymena.gov.uk or call  028 2563 8510.

 

Here’s to a fun-filled summer in 2010!

 

London 2012 Olympic Open Weekend

Ballymena is participating in the London 2012 Open Weekend which takes place between 23 - 25 July 2010.  This weekend will celebrate the countdown to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.  Sport, arts and cultural events will be held as a result throughout this weekend.  Taster sessions have been arranged in the following sports: 

Multi Skills Extravaganza

 

Age:                 5-7 Years (10am - 11am)

                        8-10 Years (11.30am - 1pm)

Cost:                £2 Per Person

Date:                Friday 23 July 2010

Venue:              Ballymena Showgrounds

Contact:            Katrina McCaughan  Tel - (028 2563 8510) Email – katrina.mccaughan@ballymena.gov.uk

 

 Archery ’Come and Try it’ Taster Session – Ballymena Archery Club

 

Age:                10 Years +

Cost:               FREE

Date:               Saturday 24 July 2010

Time:               1pm - 5pm

Venue:             Sentry Hill

Contact:           Ian McClelland  Tel - (028 2564 7807) Email - ian_mcclelland@talktalk.net

 

Athletics ’Come and Try it’ Taster Session – Ballymena and Antrim Athletics Club

 

Age:                10 Years +

Cost:               FREE

Date:               Saturday 24 July 2010

Time:               10am – 12pm

Venue:             Ballymena Showgrounds

Contact:           Maeve Kyle Tel - (028 2565 6471 ) Email – maevekyle@tinyworld.co.uk

 

Bowling ’Come and Try it’ Taster Session

 

Age:                16 Years +

Cost:               FREE

Date:               Saturday 24 July 2010

Time:               1pm – 2.30pm

Venue:             People’s Park

Contact:           People’s Park Reception  Tel - (028 2564 3081) Email -peoplespark@ballymena.gov.uk

 

Gymnastics ’Come and Try it’ Taster Session

 

Age:                 5+ Years

Cost:                FREE

Date:                Saturday 24 July 2010

Time:                10am – 11am

Venue:             Seven Towers Leisure Centre Minor Hall

Contact:            STLC Reception  Tel - (028 2564 1427) Email – peter.gregg@ballymena.gov.uk

 

Hockey ’Come and Try it’ Taster Sessions – Ballymena Hockey Club

 

Age:                 8 Years +

Cost:                FREE

Date:                Saturday 24 July 2010

Venue/Time:      Seven Towers Leisure Centre Main Hall (11am – 12noon)

Ballymena Showgrounds (1pm – 2pm)

                        Ballymena North – (3pm – 4pm)

Contact:            Simon Law Tel – (07843430258) Email – slaw60@hotmail.com    

 

Swimming – Mask & Snorkel & Rookies Lifesaving ’Come and Try it’ Taster Session

           

Age:                 8 Years +

Cost:                FREE

Date:                Saturday 24 July 2010

Time:                9am – 10am

Venue:             Seven Towers Leisure Centre

*Must be able to swim in deep water

Contact:            STLC Reception  Tel - (028 2564 1427) Email – peter.gregg@ballymena.gov.uk

 

Tennis ’Come and Try it’ Taster Session – Ballymena Lawn Tennis Club

 

Age:                5 Years +

Cost:               FREE

Date:               Saturday 24 July 2010

Time:               1pm – 3pm

Venue:             People’s Park

Contact:           People’s Park Reception  Tel - (028 2564 3081) Email - peoplespark@ballymena.gov.uk

For further details contact Katrina McCaughan, Sports Development Officer, 028 2563 8510.

 

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