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
Family Games
Artist designed games to encourage families to explore, play and
learn together. 11am–1pm and 2–5pm. Weekends in December 3rd & 4th;
10th &11th; 17th & 18th. Free. firstsite, High Street, Colchester
01206 577067 www.firstsite.uk.net
Family Games
Artist designed games to encourage families to explore, play and
learn together.11am–1pm and 2–5pm. 7th; 14th; 21st and 28th January
2012. Free. firstsite, High Street, Colchester 01206 577067
www.firstsite.uk.net
Just Imagine Story Centre
Wacky Wednesdays: imaginative themed stories and crafts for children
aged 2+. Every Wednesday from 11am - 12pm. £4 or £15 for 7
sessions.
01245 267748
www.justimaginestorycentre.co.uk
Visit Smart Art shop to discover a creative and unique Arty experience. Based on Mersea, now offering great party packages. 07852 930289
Badminton
Badminton courts are available at Leisure World Tiptree 01621 817499 and Leisure World Highwoods 01206 841463 and Leisure World Colchester 01206 282000
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+. Tuesdays 4.15–5.45pm £3.90 Leisure World Colchester 01206 282000
Whiz Kids Clacton Leisure Centre 01255 474300
Whiz Kids Harwich Sports Centre 01255 504380
Windmill Support Group 07704 332053
Climbing
Climbing 8-16 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
Dance
A Registered ISTD Dance School, Debbie Millar offers classes in classical ballet, tap & modern theatre, with special classes for tots. Debbie Millar School of Dance 01206 230806
Academy Arts
Theatre School & Agency. Classes for youngsters aged 3-21yrs in
Epping and Harlow. For your free trial call 01245 422595.
www.academyarts.co.uk
ADP Theatre School 01206 826661/ 07821 453029
Best Foot Forward
runs creative dance classes/workshops for children and adults with
learning disabilities in Colchester. 07973754528
www.bestfootforward-dance.co.uk
Braintree Theatretrain Saturday mornings, 10am-1pm at Tabor High School. If interested please call 01787 473150 or email braintree@theatretrain.co.uk
Capella School of Dance 01206 501152
Carol Gale School of Dance 01206 562830 www.pcdance.co.uk
Dance Steps Academy Professional dance and theatre academy offering classes from 1 year - adult in a variety of genres. Take the right steps into dance. 07738 001080 dancestepsacademy@hotmail.co.uk
Elite Dance Works 01206 564001
Colchester School of Dance
01787 222173
Kirstie’s School of Dance 07872 915775
Scottish Highland Dance 07732 580309
Showcase Dance Academy 01206 251441
Stagecoach (Braintree) Performing arts classes for 4-18 year olds, Saturdays at Notley High School, Braintree. Call Paul George 0845 459 3805
Stagecoach (Colchester) Performing arts classes for 4-18 year olds, Saturdays at the Sixth Form College. Call Caroline Clarke 0845 603 0880
Stagecoach (Sudbury) 01473 601078
STARZ 07736 238999
Theatretrain - the company that loves to perform. Performing arts training for 6 - 18 year olds. Classes on Saturdays in Colchester 01787 473150 and Sudbury 01787 280768
Theatricool Performing Arts School where you can perform theatre dance, street dance and musical theatre related dancing suitable for the stage. 07736 713909
Valentine School of
Dance
01206 514419
www.valentineschoolofdance.com
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. The Celtic Rose Centre, Guildford Road, Colchester. 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
Colne Bank School of Dancing Ballet, modern, tap and jazz. ISTD examinations, qualified staff, established 30 years. 01206 823178 www.colnebankschoolofdancing.co.uk
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 energetic 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 5-6pm. Leisure World Colchester 01206 282000
Preschool Dance
Dinky Boppers
Introduce your child to music & movement in a fun, safe environment.
Mondays 10-11am.
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
Tots ‘Ballet-ted’
Dance classes from age 2½. Free membership card and stickers.
Valentine School of Dance
01206 514419 www.valentineschoolofdance.com
Tap & Modern Theatre
Tap From ages 4+, 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
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
Academy Arts
Theatre School & Agency. Classes for youngsters aged 3-21yrs in
Epping & Harlow. For your free trial call 01245 422595.
www.academyarts.co.uk
Eureka 01206 870150
Braintree Theatretrain Saturday mornings, 10am-1pm at Tabor High School. If interested please call 01787 473150 or email braintree@theatretrain.co.uk
Create Academy 07515 059895/07720 713532
The Academy Theatre School 01376 564882
KATS Ages 11-18, established performing theatre group. Saturday mornings, Headgate Theatre Colchester. Sarah Young 01206 851796 or 07939 401640
KATS 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 Howar Theatre Arts Offer classes on Saturday afternoons in Lawford including dance, drama and singing. Phone 01206 230806
Razzle Dazzle Stage School 0845 474 0074
Stagecoach (Braintree) Performing arts classes for 4-18 year olds, Saturdays at Notley High School, Braintree. Call Paul George 0845 459 3805
Stagecoach (Colchester) Performing arts classes for 4-18 year olds, Saturdays at the Sixth Form College. Call Caroline Clarke 0845 603 0880
Stagecoach (Sudbury) Theatre Arts 01473 601078
Theatretrain The company that loves to perform. Performing arts training for 6 - 18 year olds. Classes on Saturdays in Colchester 01787 473150 and Sudbury 01787 280768
Theatricool Performing Arts School Drama games and acting techniques play a strong part in Theatricool teaching methods, with lots of fun too of course! 07736 713909
Fencing
Juniors on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Leisure World Highwoods 01206 841463
Leisure World Tiptree Wednesdays 01621 817499
Saturday Junior Fencing
Club
www.cadsjuniorfencingclub.sports
Fitness
Teen Fitness for 13-15 year olds wishing to use the Activa Fitness Centre. Leisure World Colchester 01206 282000
Football
Courses Braintree Leisure Centre 01376 552585
Courses Halstead Leisure Centre 01787 472480
Football courses for 4-6 yrs and 7-10 yrs. Sundays and Mondays at Leisure World Highwoods 01206 841463
Football Skills Ages 4-9. Whether you’re a beginner or want to improve your skills, there’s a course for you. Leisure World Colchester 01206 282000
Sublime Soccer 01206 842811 or 07886 8633576
GIRLS BRIGADE
1st Braintree 01376 342635
1st Great Leighs 01245 440189
Gymnastics
Ages 4-11 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
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
Iceni Gymnastics Club Saturdays at Stanway School, Colchester. Pre-school 10-10.45am, recreational 10.30-12noon. No age limit. 01206 763997 or 07773 891563
Junior Gym 4-5 years, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thur & Fri, various session times. Colchester School of Gymnastics 01206 844188 www.colchestergymnastics.com
NEW Tiny Tots Gymnastics Pay as you go fun session for 1½-4 year olds. Mondays 12.30-1.30pm. £3.50. Leisure World Colchester 01206 282000
Recreational Classes for up to School age. Mon-Sat, various session times . Colchester School of Gymnastics 01206 844188 www.colchestergymnastics.com
Tiny Tumblers
Age 18 months-5 years. Mon-Fri 10.30-11.30am, Colchester School of
Gymnastics 01206 844188
www.colchestergymnastics.com
Heuristic Play
Baby Eureka 01206 870150
Little Treasure Classes Treasure Baskets, Wed, 9am. Heuristic Play classes, Wed,10am. Early Montessori classes, Wed 11am. At Christ Church Coggeshall. Absolute Angels 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
Martial Arts
Colchester Karate Academy 07753 627204
Colchester Pay As You Go Karate 01787 378566
Colchester Wado Ryu Karate Club 01206 863256
Leisure World Highwoods has various martial arts classes throughout the week and weekends 01206 841463
Martial Arts Kid Kick Karate 6-8yrs, Kickboxing 14yrs+, Korean Karate 8yrs+, Little Dragons 3-5yrs. At SD Martial Arts, Eastgates, Colchester 01206 860008 www.sdsma.co.uk
Links Karate Kai 01255 830136
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
Music & Movement
Cheeky Chimps 07810 801962
Eureka 01206 870150
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
Jo Jingles fun & interactive music classes in Braintree, Kelvedon, Earls Colne, Maldon and Chelmsford. Call Stella on 01376 331574
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. Call 01206 250192
Melody & Milligan Bear A fun session learning rhythm and coordination through music, movement and mime. Debbie Millar School of Dance 01206 230806
Music Classes
Toddler music, Thursday 9.15am. Toddler music, Thursday 10.15am.
Baby music, Thursday 11.15am At St Peter’s Hall, Coggeshall.
Absolute Angels
01376 562000
Musikate active, explorative music sessions. Fun for the whole family! 0-5 yrs 07905 675090 www.musikate.co.uk
Showcase Dance Academy 01206 251441
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
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
Little Grasshoppers 18 mths-4 yrs Fridays 10-11am. Little Monkeys crawling-4 yrs. Thursdays 10-11.15am at SD Martial Arts, Eastgates, Colchester 01206 860008 www.sdsma.co.uk
Parent & Toddler Fun Session 2 hours of fun for under 5s. Fridays 12.30-2.30pm. Leisure World Colchester 01206 282000
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
school holiday activities
Base Camp All day fully supervised activity session for children in school years 7-11. Lunch included. 8am-5.30pm from £25.50. Leisure World Colchester 01206 282000
Kids Camp All day fully supervised activity session for children in school years 1-6. Lunch included. 9am-3pm £20.50 or 8am-5.30pm £25.50. Leisure World Colchester 01206 282000
Signals Media Arts Centre 01206 560255 www.signals.org.uk
Super All Day Session Jam packed all day supervised session for 5-11 year olds. Lunch not included. 9am-5pm £18.25. Leisure World Highwoods 01206 841463 or Leisure World Tiptree 01621 817499
Singing
Academy Arts
Theatre School & Agency. Classes for youngsters aged 3-21yrs in
Epping & Harlow. For your free trial call 01245-422595.
www.academyarts.co.uk
Academy Show Choir 07944 485103
ADP Theatre School 01206 826661 / 07821 453029
Braintree Theatretrain Saturday mornings, 10am-1pm at Tabor High School. If interested please call 01787 473150 or email braintree@theatretrain.co.uk
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
Hythe Community Choir 01206 530106 www.hythechoir.org
Jo Jingles fun & interactive music classes in Braintree, Kelvedon, Earls Colne, Maldon and Chelmsford. Call Stella on 01376 331574
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 6 or
call
01206 250192
Millar Howar Theatre Arts offer classes on Saturday afternoons in Lawford. Classes include sessions in dance, drama and singing. Phone 01206 230806 for details
Scenario
is holding a fun filled ‘White Christmas Workshop’ for children aged
7-16. Dec 20-23 Headgate Theatre, Colchester. Call 01206 366000
www.scenarioperformingarts.com
Stagecoach (Braintree) Performing arts classes for 4-18 year olds, Saturdays at Notley High School, Braintree. Call Paul George 0845 459 3805
Stagecoach (Colchester) Performing arts classes for 4-18 year olds, Saturdays at the Sixth Form College. Call Caroline Clarke 0845 603 0880
Stagecoach (Sudbury) Theatre Arts. Dance, Act, Sing every Saturday morning, with performances too. All during term times. Ages 4-18. Call 01473 601078
Theatretrain - the company that loves to perform. Performing arts training for 6 - 18 year olds. Classes on Saturdays in Colchester 01787 473150 and Sudbury 01787 280768
Theatricool Performing Arts School sing like a bird at Theatricool where you will learn how to use your voice properly and sing a range of solo and group songs. 07736 713909
SQUASH
Courts available To book call Leisure World Tiptree 01621 817499 or Leisure World Colchester 01206 282000
Swimming
Aquafun An inflatable session. Term Time 2–4pm Saturday & Sunday. School Holidays 2–4pm Sat-Thurs. Leisure World Colchester 01206 282000
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
Small group and private
swimming
tuition available at Primrose Pool, Ramsey (15 mins from Highwoods).
Call 01206 562357 or visit www.swim2swim.com
Splash Club Introduce your child to the pool with instructor on hand. Fri 10am-12 noon. 3 mths - 5 years. Leisure World Colchester 01206 282000
Swim School www.ssleisure.co.uk
Swimming Lessons For all ages and abilities at First Strokes. Billericay 0845 838 8954 and Colchester 0845 838 8952 www.firststrokes.com
Swimming Lessons Braintree Swimming Centre. Call 01376 333833
Swimming Lessons Bramston Sports Centre, Witham. Call 01376 519200
Swimming Lessons Halstead Leisure Centre 01787 472480
Swim School Babies to 5 years. Call Leisure World Colchester 01206 282000 www.colchesterleisureworld.co.uk
Swim School 5 to 12 years. Call Leisure World Colchester 01206 282000 www.colchesterleisureworld.co.uk
Swimwise 07931 520759
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
Water Babies 01206 841126, email
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
Baby Ballet For tots & preschool - a fun introduction to dance, promoting coordination, physical fitness and agility. Debbie Millar School of Dance 01206 230806
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
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