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Archery

Archery Course Try your hand at in-door target practice with qualified coaches. Thursdays 8-10 years 4-5pm, 11+ years 5-6pm. Leisure World Colchester 01206 282000

ART & CRAFT

Visit Smart Art shop to discover a creative and unique Arty experience. Based on Mersea, now offering great party packages. 07852 930289

Athletics

Leisure World Tiptree (Thurs) run by Colchester & Tendring Athletics Club 0800 083 6687

Badminton

Badminton courts are available at Leisure World Tiptree 01621 817499 and Leisure World Highwoods
01206 841463

Pay and play session. Huge fun, children develop at their own pace. Thur 4-5pm ages 7+. Leisure World Colchester 01206 282000

Basketball

Basketball Course 7-12 year olds. Learn the key elements, drills and skills under the instruction of a qualified coach. Wednesdays. Leisure World Highwoods 01206 841463

Beavers, CUBS AND SCOUTS

1st Colchester (Town Centre) Ruth Abell 01206 540991

For your local group call Derek Tatum on 01206 865209

Canoeing

River Stour Boating 01787 375377

Children with Disabilities

Whiz Kids After school activity session for ages 5+. Wednesdays 4.15–5.45pm, £3.70 Leisure World Colchester 01206 282000

Whiz Kids Clacton Leisure Centre 01255 474300

Whiz Kids Harwich Sports Centre 01255 504380

Windmill Support Group
0770 4332053

Climbing

Climbing 7-15 year olds. Climbing instructors will teach you correct climbing techniques, set challenges and show you how to use the equipment safely. Saturdays. Leisure World Tiptree 01621 817499

Essex Outdoors Harlow Centre for Outdoor Learning. 01279 620270

Crèche Facilities

Leisure World Colchester Tue, Wed & Thur 9:30am-12:30pm. For babies of 6 weeks to under 5s. Ofsted registered. Parents can now leave the building. 01206 282000

Dance

Capella School of Dance
01206 501152

Dance, Drama and Singing The Academy Theatre School offers three hours of theatre training. MORNINGS: Ages 4-6 from 10-11.30am and ages 7-16+ from 10am-1pm. AFTERNOONS: Ages 4-6 from 2.30-4pm and ages 7-16+ from 2.30-5.30pm. Saturdays. Honywood School, Coggeshall. 01376 564882

Debbie Millar School of Dance
01206 230806

Elite Dance Works 01206 564001

Kirstie’s School of Dance
07872 915775
kirstiesdance@hotmail.co.uk

Millar Henshall Theatre Arts offer classes on Saturday afternoons in Lawford. Classes include sessions on dance, drama and singing. Phone 01206 230806 for details

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

Scottish Highland Dance For FUN or to take part in exams, competitions and shows. Contact Sharon Radcliffe on 07732 580309

Stagecoach (Colchester) Performing arts classes for 4-18 year olds, Saturdays at the Sixth Form College. Call Caroline Clarke 0845 603 0880

Stagecoach (Sudbury) Performing arts classes for 4-18 year olds, Saturdays at Sudbury Upper School. Contact Tim Cole 01473 601078

STARZ Where every star can shine! For 5-15 year olds. Kingsland Church, London Road, Colchester. Saturdays 10am-12noon. £6. Call Claire on 07736 238999.

SuperSTARZ Musical theatre training for shows throughout the year. Ages 11-19 years. Join them for ‘Grease’ performing in November 2010. Kingsland Church, London Road, Colchester. Saturdays 12-2pm. Call Claire on 07736 238999.

Theatretrain - the company that loves to perform. Performing arts training for 6 to 18 year olds. Classes on Saturdays in Colchester and Sudbury. Call 01787 473150 for details

Theatricool Performing Arts School Making your little stars shine! Saturday theatre classes. 07736 713909
www.theatricool.co.uk

Ballet

Ballet and Tap Colchester School of Dance 01787 222173

Ballet tots to teens ISTD grades, shows and festivals. Plus adult ballet class for fun and fitness. St James Church Hall, Colchester and Rowhedge Village Hall. Valentine School of Dance
01206 514419
www.valentineschoolofdance.com

Ballet All ages and abilities, tots, teens, and adults. ISTD examinations and annual dance show. Debbie Millar School of Dance 01206 230806

Disco/Freestyle/Street

Disco/Freestyle, Street, Urban and Hip Hop for mini-movers, disco-divas, teens and adults. Debbie Millar School of Dance 01206 230806

Mini Street Dance A funky, fun and energentic class with crazy dance moves for children aged 3-7 years. Wed 4-4.45pm. Leisure World Colchester 01206 282000

Street Dance Age 8+ If you are looking for the urban experience then look no further! Wednesdays 5.30-6.30pm. Lesiure World Colchester
01206 282000

Street Flava Street dance class for kids age 8 - 15 on Thursdays 5.30pm, adults Sundays 6.30pm. At St James Hall, Guildford Road, Colchester. Valentine School of Dance
01206 514419
www.valentineschoolofdance.com

Tap & Modern Theatre

Tap From age 3 years, beginners to advanced. Plus adult classes for fun and fitness. Valentine School of Dance 01206 514419
www.valentineschoolofdance.com

Tap and Modern Theatre Debbie Millar School of Dance offer tap and modern for tots, teens and adults. Grades, majors and ‘adult popular tap tests’. Fitness and fun for all. 01206 230806

Preschool Dance

Dinky Boppers NEW! Introduce your child to music & movement in a fun, safe environment. SD Martial Arts 01206 860008

Debbie Millar’s Special Classes for pre-school girls and boys. Fun sessions learning rhythm and coordination through music, movement and mime. Debbie Millar School of Dance
01206 230806

Play and Sway Explore movement and play with your toddler in a creative environment. 10.15-11.15am or 11.30-12.30. Term-time Tuesdays. £3.50/child, adults free. Mercury Theatre, Colchester 01206 245503

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

Tots ‘Ballet-ted’ Dance classes from age 2½. Free membership card and stickers. Valentine School of Dance
01206 514419
www.valentineschoolofdance.com

Drama/Performing Arts

3-5 Drama Story-telling, story building, art, dance, music and role-play for 3-5 year olds and their parents. 1-2pm term-time Tuesdays. £3.50/child, adults free. Mercury Theatre, Colchester 01206 245503

Activists Drama Absorbing themed fantasy adventures for ages 4+.
Eureka 01206 870150

Advanced Drama age 11+. The Academy Theatre School offers advanced training in theatre, film and TV acting. Weds, 6-7.30pm. Honywood School, Coggeshall
01376 564882

After School Drama Clubs Mondays, during term time Infants 4pm – 5pm Junior 5.15pm – 6.15pm. Mercury Theatre 01206 245503

KATS Age 11-18 years, established performing theatre group. Saturday mornings, Headgate Theatre Colchester. Sarah Young 01206 851796 or 07939 401640

Kids Acting & Theatre Skills Monday evenings, 5-11yrs 4.30-6pm Myland Parish Halls, Mile End, Colchester. Saturday mornings, 6-12yrs 9.30-11am Headgate Theatre, Colchester. Sarah Young 01206 851796 or 07939 401640

Kids Acting and Theatre Skills Drama classes designed to build self-confidence and encourage interactive skills. Sarah Young 01206 851796 or 07939 401640

Millar Henshall Theatre Arts offer classes on Saturday afternoons in Lawford. Classes include sessions on dance, drama and singing. Phone 01206 230806 for details

Razzle Dazzle Stage School Maldon & Tiptree, ages 2 to adult. Classes on Saturdays and weekdays. See website or call 0845 474 0074
www.RazzleDazzleSchool.co.uk

Stagecoach (Colchester) Performing arts classes for 4-18 year olds, Saturdays at the Sixth Form College. Call Caroline Clarke 0845 603 0880

Stagecoach (Sudbury) Performing arts classes for 4-18 year olds, Saturdays at Sudbury Upper School. Contact Tim Cole 01473 601078

STARZ Where every star can shine! For 5-15 year olds. Kingsland Church, London Road, Colchester. Saturdays 10am-12noon. £6. Call Claire on 07736 238999.

Theatretrain - the company that loves to perform. Performing arts training for 6 to 18 year olds. Classes on Saturdays in Colchester and Sudbury. Call 01787 473150 for details

Theatricool Performing Arts School Making your little stars shine! Saturday theatre classes. 07736 713909
www.theatricool.co.uk

Fencing

Juniors on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Leisure World Highwoods 01206 841463

Leisure World Tiptree Wednesdays 01621 817499

Saturday Junior Fencing Club Hourly from 2pm, 3pm & 4pm at The Gilberd School, Highwoods. Mininum age, 8. Email: lyndon@colchesterfencing.com or call 01206 863908

Fitness

Little Fitness Club
www.littlefitnessclub.co.uk

Teen Fitness for 13-15 year olds wishing to use the Activa Fitness Centre. Leisure World Colchester
01206 282000

Football

Football courses for 4-6 and 7-10 year olds. Sundays and Mondays at Leisure World Highwoods 01206 841463

Football Skills Ages 4-9yrs. Whether you’re a beginner or want to improve your skills - there’s a course for you. Leisure World Colchester
01206 282000

Strikers Thursdays at Leisure World Tiptree 01621 817499

Gymnastics

Ages 4-11yrs Whether you’re a beginner or want to improve your skills – there’s a course for you. Leisure World Colchester 01206 282000

Baby Gym Up to 2 yrs, Mon-Fri, 9.30-10.20am Colchester School of Gymnastics 01206 844188
www.colchestergymnastics.com

Dave’s Gymnastics Academy 01206 797288 or 01206 230114

Iceni Gymnastics Club Saturdays at Stanway School, Colchester. Pre-school 10-10.45am, recreational 10.30-12noon. No age limit. 01206 763997

Junior Gym 4-5 years, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thur & Fri, various session times. Colchester School of Gymnastics 01206 844188
www.colchestergymnastics.com

Parent & Toddler Gym Session 2-4 yrs. Explore the equipment one to one with your child. Monday 12.45-1.30pm term time only. Leisure World Colchester 01206 282000

Recreational Classes School age. Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 4-5pm, Fri 4-5pm, 5-6pm, 6-7.30pm, Sat 8.45am-1.45pm. Colchester School of Gymnastics 01206 844188
www.colchestergymnastics.com

Tiny Tumblers age 18 months - 5 years. Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri 10.30-11.30am, Tuesdays 10:30 - 11.15am. Colchester School of Gymnastics 01206 844188
www.colchestergymnastics.com

Heuristic Play

Baby Eureka Celebrating 5 years of treasure basket classes in Colchester. With gentle musical games to entertain and amaze your baby. Only £3.50 per session. 01206 870150

Little Treasures Classes for babies on Wednesdays 6mth-12mths (treasure basket class), 9am; 12-18mths (Heuristic Play class), 10am; 18-24mths (early Montessori class)11am, Absolute Angels, Coggeshall,
01376 562000

Little Treasures Classes for babies on Wednesdays. 9.30am: 6-12mths (treasure basket class). 10.30am: 12-18mths (heuristic play class). 11.30am: 18-24mths (early Montessori class). First session free. Wivenhoe Montessori 01206 827126

leisure centres

Brightlingsea Sports Centre
01206 304946

Halstead Leisure Centre
01787 472480

Leisure World Colchester
01206 282000

Leisure World Highwoods
01206 841463

Leisure World Tiptree
01621 817499

Sir Charles Lucas Centre
01206 500917

Sudbury Sports Centre
01787 373132

Martial Arts

Aikido Mon 5.15-6.15pm, 8+. SD School of Martial Arts 01206 860008

Colchester Karate Academy
07753 627204

Colchester Wado Ryu Karate Club 01206 863256

Leisure World Highwoods has various martial arts classes throughout the week and weekends 01206 841463

Kid Kick Karate 6-8yrs at SD Martial Arts, Eastgates, Colchester 01206 860008 www.sd-martialarts.co.uk

Korean Karate 8+yrs at SD Martial Arts, Eastgates, Colchester 01206 860008 www.sd-martialarts.co.uk

Links Karate Kai 01255 830136

Little Dragons 3-5 years at SD Martial Arts, Eastgates, Colchester 01206 860008 www.sd-martialarts.co.uk

Roding Karate Club 01255 815751

Stanway Judo Club 01206 515596

Sudbury Karate Club 01787 312427

Leisure World Tiptree has various martial arts classes throughout the week and weekends 01621 817499

Yang Martial Arts 01206 867093

Multi activity

Multi Activity Days Essex Outdoors Centres for Outdoor Learning.
www.essexoutdoors.org

Music & Movement

Cheeky Chimps 07810 801962

Eureka Lively and friendly sessions for ages 0-7, featuring musical fun and games and much more, from £3.50 per week. 01206 870150

Flute, Saxophone & Clarinet Tuition For children and adults. All styles taught, exams or just for fun. Contact Mary Weindling 07798 677763

Guitar & Drums tuition for 7-16 year olds at The Rock Project Colchester, school of Rock & Pop. See main advert on page 47. 01787 223657. colchester@therockproject.com
www.therockproject.com

Jo Jingles the country’s leading preschool music & movement classes with an educational slant. Weekly fun themes with instruments, actions, songs & rhythm games. Age sensitive classes. See advert on page 9 or call 01206 250192

Lessons Piano, singing and music theory for age 4 years to adult, experienced teacher. Contact Kate Pavey 07905 675090

Music For Little People Building the foundations for future learning. Meet, learn, enjoy, sing, move. Qualified teachers. FREE trial! Wed - Lexden, Fri - Coggeshall. 2-5s 9.45am, 0-2s 10.45am. 01206 212525
www.musicforlittlepeople.co.uk

Kindermusik Music and movement classes stimulate your child’s development in every area. Various classes 0-7 years. Contact Kate Pavey 07905 675090

Musikate Young child classes - prepare your child for instrumental tuition with these foundation classes, tuition in xylophone, recorder, piano keyboard and singing. Contact Kate Pavey 07905 675090

Millar Henshall Theatre Arts offer classes on Saturday afternoons in Lawford. Classes include sessions on dance, drama and singing. Phone 01206 230806 for details

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

West Bergholt Concert (Training) Band www.wbcb.org

Play

Go Bananas Let the kids loose on a three storey Jungle Adventure packed with fun and Tiny Town for the under 5’s. 01206 761762
www.go-bananas.co.uk

Little Grasshoppers & Little Monkeys 18mnths-3years at SD Martial Arts, Eastgates, Colchester 01206 860008 www.sd-martialarts.co.uk

quad biking

Essex Outdoors Danbury Centre for Outdoor Learning. 01245 223342

Rainbows/Brownies/GUIDES

1st Jaywick Rainbows, Brownies and Guides. Helen 01255 430919

27th Colchester Garrison Brownies. Sophie 07899 848148

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

sailing

Essex Outdoors Bradwell Centre for Outdoor Learning. 01621 776256

school holiday activities

Leisure World Colchester offers many different activities during the holidays. Call for a brochure on 01206 282000

Leisure World Highwoods offers many different activities during the holidays. Call for a brochure on 01206 841463

The Academy Theatre School offers a fun filled week of singing, dancing and acting with a performance at the end of the week. 4-16+. 01376 564882

Leisure World Tiptree offers many different activities during the holidays. Call for a brochure on 01621 817499

Singing

Musikate Singing workshops for 7-11 year olds - learn to sing, read music and have fun. Contact Kate Pavey 07905 675090

Millar Henshall Theatre Arts offer classes on Saturday afternoons in Lawford. Classes include sessions on dance, drama and singing. Phone 01206 230806 for details

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

Singing lessons, audition and exam tuition Available from just £15 per hour. Call STARZ Claire on 07736 238999 - where every star can shine!

Stagecoach (Colchester) Performing arts classes for 4-18 year olds, Saturdays at the Sixth Form College. Call Caroline Clarke 0845 603 0880

Stagecoach (Sudbury) Performing arts classes for 4-18 year olds, Saturdays at Sudbury Upper School. Contact Tim Cole 01473 601078

STARZ Where every star can shine! For 5-15 year olds. Kingsland Church, London Road, Colchester. Saturdays 10am-12noon. £6. Call Claire on 07736 238999.

Theatretrain - the company that loves to perform. Performing arts training for 6 to 18 year olds. Classes on Saturdays in Colchester and Sudbury. Call 01787 473150 for details

Theatricool Performing Arts School Making your little stars shine! Saturday theatre classes. 07736 713909
www.theatricool.co.uk

SQUASH

Courts available To book call Leisure World Tiptree 01621 817499

Swimming

Aquafun An inflatable session. Term Time 2–4pm Saturday & Sunday. School Holidays 2–4pm Sat-Thurs. Leisure World Colchester
01206 282000

Baby swimming lessons at Lexden Springs School. Contact Water Babies on 01603 702589 or email twinkletwinkle@waterbabies.co.uk for more information

Beginner, improver and advanced swimming lessons at Primrose Pool, Ramsey (15 mins from Highwoods) 01206 562357 www.swim2swim.com

Clacton Synchronised Swimming Club Sam Graham 01255 674527

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

Parent & Toddler Swim Introduce your child to the pool. 3 months–under 5’s. Mon – Thurs 10am–12noon. Leisure World Colchester 01206 282000

Private swimming tuition available at Primrose Pool, Ramsey (15 mins from Highwoods). Call 01206-562357 or visit www.swim2swim.com

Small group swimming lessons at Primrose pool, Ramsey (15 mins from Highwoods). Babies to adults
01206 562357 www.swim2swim.com

Splash Club Introduce your child to the pool with instructor on hand. Fri 9am-12 noon. 3 mths to 5 years. Leisure World Colchester 01206 282000

Swimming lessons at Primrose Pool, Ramsey (only 15 mins from Highwoods). All ages and abilities call 01206 562357 www.swim2swim.com

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

Swim School Babies to 5 years.
Call Leisure World Colchester on
01206 282000
www.colchesterleisureworld.co.uk

Swim School 5 to 12 years. Call Leisure World Colchester on 01206 282000 for details.
www.colchesterleisureworld.co.uk

Swim-With-Me 0845 0041929
www.swim-with-me.co.uk

Water Babies Specialised baby swimming lessons from birth. Call 01603 702589, email twinkletwinkle@waterbabies.co.uk or visit www.waterbabies.co.uk

Table Tennis

Table Tennis Mondays at Leisure World Tiptree 01621 817499

Tennis

Leisure World Highwoods has seasonal tennis courts available 01206 841463

Mini Tennis provides a fun and exciting introduction to tennis using small sized rackets and special balls. Leisure World Tennis Centre 01206 367941

Mini Tennis provides a fun and exciting introduction to tennis using small sized rackets and special balls. Mondays at Leisure World Tiptree 01621 817499

Leisure World Tiptree has seasonal tennis courts available 01621 817499

TOTS CLASSES

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

Trampolining

Advanced Trampoline for the participant wishing to take their skills to the next level. Saturdays. Leisure World Tiptree 01621 817499

Trampolining Ages 3-15yrs. Whether you’re a beginner or want to improve your skills - there’s a course for you. Leisure World Colchester 01206 282000

Trampolining Tuesdays and Saturdays Leisure World Tiptree 01621 817499

Trampolining Tuesdays and Thursdays Leisure World Highwoods 01206 841463

Trampolining Tuesdays and Thursdays Highwoods SC 01206 841463