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Get Active - Central Essex

ABSEILING

Stubbers Adventure Centre 01708 224753

ANGLING

Basildon & District Angling Society
01268 287798

Thriftwood Fishing Club Thriftwood Scout Campsite 01277 212784

ARCHERY

Holdens Archers 01277 211281

Stubbers Adventure Centre 01708 224753

ART & CRAFT

Buttercup Club Tots messy play, song time, refreshments. Free trial. Hutton, Gidea Park, Kidspace - call Theodora 01277 225194. Leigh on Sea, Rayleigh - call Sharon on
01702 712150

Gymboree Chelmsford Play gym art music and babies classes for children newborn-4 yrs. Classes Mon-Fri, Riverside Ice & Leisure. Ring for your free trial session 01245 252625 or chelmsford@gymboree-uk.com

Hazle’s Pottery Barn 01268 270892

Messy Corner 01268 795727

Mucky Pups 01245 350302

Play In The Park Chelmsford Borough Council are offering free arts, crafts, sports, games and activities every weekend at a venue near you! Ages up to 11. 01245 606729. www.chelmsford.gov.uk

Pottery Painting Studio Friendly family run business, over 300 items, spacious studio. Open 7 days a week from 10am. The Glazed Look 01245 392285
www.theglazedlook.co.uk

The Messy Club Shenfield, Pilgrims Hatch 07734 499136

BADMINTON

Bramston Sports Centre 01376 519200

Mayflower High School 01277 621399

BASKETBALL

Brentwood Centre 01277 215151

BEAVERS/CUBS/SCOUTS

1st Maldon 01621 852013

1st Pitsea & Vange 01702 527802

3rd Billericay 01277 625102

8th Basildon 01268 416582

12th Basildon 01268 556898

BIBLE CLUB

Thursday Bible Club 01245 421427

BOWLING

Number Ten 01376 569069

BOYS BRIGADE

2nd Wickford 01268 463429

2nd Witham 01376 520400

3rd Chelmsford 01245 462275

South Woodham 01245 328673

CHALLENGE COURSE

Stubbers Adventure Centre
01708 224753

CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES

B.O.S.P (Brighter Opportunities for Supported Play) respite care www.bosp.co.uk

Chelmsford Blue Flames 07514 207200

Gymnastics Tot Tastics Braintree and Chelmsford 01245 382075

Gymnastics and Movement Springfield Gym Club 01245 466920

Swimming Brentwood Centre 01277 215151

Trampolining Eversley Leisure Centre 01268 583076

CLIMBING

Essex Outdoors Harlow Centre for Outdoor Learning. Call 01279 620270 or visit www.essexoutdoors.org

Stubbers Adventure Centre 01708 224753

COOKERY

Mayflower High School Community Education Centre, Billericay 01277 621399

CYCLING

Bike Trials Thriftwood Scout Campsite 01277 212784

Cycle Training East 01376 346848

DANCE

Adagio School of Dance 01277 224345

Alexander’s School of Dance & Theatre 01277 350625

Basildon Theatretrain Saturdays 10am-1pm at Woodlands High school. Fun classes in acting, singing and dancing open to all 6-18yr olds. 01277 364955

Billericay Dance Centre 07984 578733

Braintree Theatretrain Saturday mornings, 10am-1pm at Tabor High School. If interested, please call 01702 476905 / 07971 636005

Brentwood Theatretrain Perform in local and West End theatres. Classes held every Saturday 10am-1pm at Sawyers Hall College, Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood CM15 9DA. Call 01992 812668 for more details

Complete Dance offer ISTD dance classes from age 2 years in Witham and Rivenhall. Call 07796 066559 or visit www.completedance.co.uk

Dance Act Sing Would you like to perform on a West End Stage? The join Chelmsford Theatretrain, call
01277 224853

Dance Projection 07592 006957

First Steps UK 01245 602395 or www.firststepsuk.co.uk

Footstop Children’s shoes and dancewear. 01277 260780

Future Faces Theatre School At Chelmsford County High School for Girls. Fantastic dance, drama & singing classes, 5-17yr olds. Saturdays 10am-1pm (weekly sessions) and school holiday activities. Call 07986 568105 or email jmcfarlane22@hotmail.com www.futurefacestheatre.co.uk

Houston d’Unienville Dance Steps Offering exclusive children’s and adult dance classes in Essex. Call Jo on 07745 645999 for more information

Joanna-May Stage School offers a comprehensive timetable with lessons covering all forms of dance including Tap, Ballet, Moden, Hip Hop, callanetics and adult classes. Call 01277 655092

Jollywood Youth Theatre offers performing arts training, including dance, for 8-16 year olds. Saturdays 10am-1pm. 01206 392467 or
leigh@jollywood.tv

Razzle Dazzle Stage School Maldon & Tiptree, ages 2 to adult. Advanced dance and adult tap classes weekdays as well as usual Saturday classes. See website or call 0845 474 0074 www.RazzleDazzleSchool.co.uk

Renee’s School of Dance and Performing Arts 07808 951431

South Woodham Ferrers Theatretrain Fridays 4.45-7pm South Woodham Ferrers Village Hall, Hullbridge Road.Fun classes in Acting, Singing and Dancing open to all 6-18 year olds. 01621 850274

Stagecoach Chelmsford singing, dancing and drama classes for ages 4-18yrs. St John Payne school, Patching Hall Lane. Fridays, main school 4.30-7.30pm, Early Stages 4.15-5.45pm. Saturdays, main school 10am-pm or 2.30-5.30pm and Early Stages 9.30-11am, 11.15am-12.45pm or 2-3.30pm. 0870 241 5676 or 07962 146715. chelmsford@stagecoach.co.uk
www.stagecoach.co.uk/chelmsford

Weston School of Dance & Performing Arts 01245 287638

World of Dance Chelmsford 01245 347704

Ballet

Springfield School of Ballet 01245 262176

Disco/Freestyle/Street

Freestyle, Ballroom, Latin. Kings Palais School 01375 375810

Preschool Dance

Razzle Dazzle Stage School - Diddy Dazzlers and Diddy Dancers Maldon Thursdays & Tiptree Fridays, ages 2 – 4. See website or call 0845 474 8074 www.RazzleDazzleSchool.co.uk

DRAMA/PERFORMING ARTS

Act Drama workshops. 07974 571712

Basildon Theatretrain Saturdays
10am-1pm at Woodlands High school. Fun classes in acting, singing and dancing open to all 6-18yr olds. 01277 364955

Braintree Theatretrain Saturday mornings, 10am-1pm at Tabor High School. If interested, please call 01702 476905 / 07971 636005

Brentwood Theatretrain Perform in local and West End theatres. Classes held every Saturday 10am-1pm at Sawyers Hall College, Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood CM15 9DA. Call 01992 812668 for more details

Centre Stage Academy 07951 031097

Act Sing Dance Chelmsford Theatretrain, all students perform in local and West End shows. Saturday morning sessions, call 01277 224853

Danceworld Stage School 01268 543776

Frances School of Drama Billericay 01277 621041

HENs Theatre Company Release the star inside you! Join the fantastic filmmaking club or enjoy fun private singing lessons. To find out more visit www.henstheatre.co.uk

Joanna-May Stage School has two brand new studios, a comfortable reception area serving light refreshment for you to enjoy whilst your children have fun. Call 01277 655092

Jollywood Youth Theatre offers professional performing arts training, 8-16 years. Saturdays 10am-1pm.
Call 01206 392467 or email:
leigh@jollywood.tv

San-Marie www.san-marie.co.uk

Sandgate Theatre School Brentwood 01277 350746

South Woodham Ferrers Theatretrain Fridays 4.45-7pm South Woodham Ferrers Village Hall, Hullbridge Road.Fun classes in Acting, Singing and Dancing open to all 6-18 year olds. 01621 850274

Stagecoach Chelmsford Singing, dancing and drama classes for ages 4-18yrs. St John Payne school, Patching Hall Lane. Fridays, main school 4.30-7.30pm, Early Stages 4.15-5.45pm. Saturdays, main school 10am-pm or 2.30-5.30pm and Early Stages 9.30-11am, 11.15am-12.45pm or 2-3.30pm. 0870 241 5676 or 07962 146715. chelmsford@stagecoach.co.uk
www.stagecoach.co.uk/chelmsford

Stage Crazy 01277 232503

Tomorrow’s Talent Theatre Arts 01245 603769 or 07989 422808

Young Expressions Ingatestone 01277 353540

FENCING

Stubbers Adventure Centre 01708 224753

Wickford Fencing Club 01268 521095

FOOTBALL

Braintree Leisure Centre 01376 552585

Halstead Leisure Centre 01787 472480

Bramston Sports Centre 01376 519200

Brentwood Centre 07828 034881

Professional Active Soccer Schools (P.A.S.S.) 01621 843405

STRIKERS Football School 01277 350625

GIRLS BRIGADE

1st Laindon 01268 413665

1st South Woodham Ferrers 01245 320150

1st Wickford 01268 562050

4th Basildon 01375 676777

GYMNASTICS

Halstead Leisure Centre 01787 472480

Mayflower High School 01277 621399

Preschool Gymnastics Springfield Gym Club 01245 466920

Carousel School of Gymnastics 01268 763052

Stepping Stones Preschool Gym Club 07971 910279

HIGH ROPES

High Ropes Adventure Course 01268 725221
www.offroadactionpark.co.uk

Rope Runners High Ropes Adventure Park Kelvedon Hatch. Open all year. Children from age 6. Parties available. 01277 364470 www.roperunners.co.uk

Stubbers Adventure Centre 01708 224753

MAJORETTES/DRUM CORPS

Brentwood Drum Corps (no majorettes) 01277 226402

Chelmsford Blue Flames 07514 207200

Marxmen Youth Band 01376 320562

Wickford Youth Band and Majorettes 01268 456394

MARTIAL ARTS

Black Dragon Martial Arts 01268 490544

Bushido School of Judo 07724 689505

Essex Uechi-Ryu Karate Clubs 01277 841369

Hyo Gen Do Karate Schools enquiries@hyogendo.com

Yushikai Karate Academy 07879 625648

Kazen Kai Karate Association 01277 262800

The Martial Arts Centre 01376 529122

MINI TENNIS

Danbury Sports & Social Centre 01245 224515

MOUNTAIN BOARDING

Stubbers Adventure Centre 01708 224753

MULTI-ACTIVITY

Essex Outdoors Centres for Outdoor Learning. Choose up to four exciting activities in one day. For more information visit
www.essexoutdoors.org

Play In The Park Chelmsford Borough Council isoffering free arts, crafts, sports, games and activities every weekend at a venue near you! Ages up to 11. 01245 606729. www.chelmsford.gov.uk

Stubbers Adventure Centre 01708 224753

MUSIC & MOVEMENT

Caterpillar Music 01376 339679

Gymboree Bishops Stortford/Dunmow 07525 900424 www.gymboree-uk.com

Jo Jingles Action songs and rhythm games with fun weekly themes for ages 1-5yrs. See advert on page 49 to find your nearest class or call 01376 331574

Magical Melodies Billericay 01277 626261

Musical Moments 07903 713089

Razzle Dazzle Stage School - Diddy Dazzlers and Diddy Dancers Maldon Thursdays & Tiptree Fridays, ages 2 – 4. See website or call 0845 474 8074 www.RazzleDazzleSchool.co.uk

PLAY

Brentwood Centre 01277 215151

Little Monkees Unique, safe, clean, fully padded play area. Structured sessions, from 4 months - 3yrs. Upminster: Tues, Hornchurch: Weds, Billericay: Thurs, Hutton: Fri.
01277 211065 or 07837 170602

Mucky Pups 01245 350302

Play In The Park Chelmsford Borough Council is offering free arts, crafts, sports, games and activities every weekend at a venue near you! Ages up to 11. 01245 606729. www.chelmsford.gov.uk

Smugglers Cove Riverside Centre 01376 323240

QUAD BIKING

Essex Outdoors Danbury Centre for Outdoor Learning. Call 01245 223342 or visit www.essexoutdoors.org

Kids Quad Bike Parties ages 6+. Add paint ball target shooting for £5 per 100 shots! 01268 725221
www.offroadactionpark.co.uk

Stubbers Adventure Centre 01708 224753

RAINBOWS BROWNIES/GUIDES

1st Rettendon Brownies 01268 521533 / 07845 922100

County Enquiries (Braintree, Chelmsford, Colchester, Elmstead, Halstead, Maldon, Tendring, Witham) 07757 636446 or email: enquiries@girlguidingessexne.org.uk

Moulsham 01245 259899

ROLLER SKATING

Brentwood Centre 01277 215151

RUGBY

Billericay Rugby Football Club 01277 841442

Burnham-on-Crouch RUFC 01621 783807

SAILING

Essex Outdoors Bradwell Centre for Outdoor Learning. Call 01621 776256 or visit www.essexoutdoors.org

Stubbers Adventure Centre
01708 224753

SINGING

Basildon Theatretrain Saturdays 10am-1pm at Woodlands High school. Fun classes in acting, singing and dancing open to all 6-18yr olds. 01277 364955

Braintree Theatretrain Saturday mornings, 10am-1pm at Tabor High School. If interested, please call 01702 476905 / 07971 636005

Brentwood Theatretrain Perform in local and West End theatres. Classes held every Saturday 10am-1pm at Sawyers Hall College, Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood CM15 9DA. Call 01992 812668 for more details

Chelmsford Youth Choirs 07899 707087
www.chelmsfordyouthchoirs.org.uk

HENs Theatre Company Release the star inside you! Join the fantastic filmmaking club or enjoy fun private singing lessons. To find out more visit www.henstheatre.co.uk

Joanna-May Stage School Separate singing and dramam lessons and the opportunity to enter shows and completitions. Mother and toddler dance and play sessions.
Call 01277 655092

Jo Jingles Action songs and rhythm games with fun weekly themes for ages 1-5yrs. See advert on page 49 to find your nearest class or call 01376 331574

Jollywood Youth Theatre offers performing arts training, including singing, for 8-16 year olds. Sats. 10am-1pm in Chelmsford. Call 01206 392467 or email: leigh@jollywood.tv

Razzle Dazzle Stage School Maldon & Tiptree, ages 2 to adult. Advanced vocal classes and adult performance choir weekdays as well as usual Saturday classes. See website or call 0845 474 0074 www.RazzleDazzleSchool.co.uk

Sing Dance Act Join Chelmsford Theatretrain and receive professional training in all aspects of musical theatre, call 01277 224853

South Woodham Ferrers Theatretrain Fridays 4.45-7pm South Woodham Ferrers Village Hall, Hullbridge Road.Fun classes in Acting, Singing and Dancing open to all 6-18 year olds. 01621 850274

SWIMMING

ABC Swimming Classes 07968 082818

Braintree and Bocking Swimming Club 01376 329289

Forrester Park Swimming Pool 01621 893700

Just Swim Public swim and family swim sessions, everyday at First Strokes. Billericay 0845 838 8954 and Colchester 0845 838 8952 www.firststrokes.com

Mayflower High School 01277 621399

Parent & Child Swimming (Basildon) 01268 523588

Parent & Child Swimming (Pitsea) 01268 465438

Parent & Child Swimming (Wickford) 01268 765460

Brentwood Centre 01277 215151

Phoenix Swimming Club 01277 651171

Splish Splosh 0844 264 1102. www.splishsploshswimmingschool.com

Swimming Lessons For all ages and abilities at First Strokes. Billericay 0845 838 8954 and Colchester 0845 838 8952 www.firststrokes.com

Braintree Swimming Centre 01376 333833

Bramston Sports Centre 01376 519200

Halstead Leisure Centre 01787 472480

Tina Franklin Swim School At Chelmsford County High School, Mondays/Fridays after school and Saturday mornings. Tina Franklin 01245 265919 or 07828 691097

TOTS CLASSES

Gymboree Chelmsford Babies classes from birth-6 months, and 6-12 months. Monday-Wednesday, Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre. Ring for your free trial session 01245 252625 or email chelmsford@gymboree-uk.com

Little Treasures Centre Now running classes Tuesday to Fridays. Classes include tots yoga, exploratory art, musicality, tots dance and beginners ballet. Up to 5 years. Little Treasure Centre, Christ Church, Coggeshall. Call Julie on 01376 562000

Talking Tots 07887 955741

TRAMPOLINING

Braintree Leisure Centre 01376 552585

Halstead Leisure Centre 01787 472480

Bramston Sports Centre 01376 519200

South Woodham Ferrers 01245 329535

TUNNELLING

Stubbers Adventure Centre 01708 224753