There’s lots going on in Stone over the February half-term break to keep the children entertained, with everything from trampolining and swimming to pantomime and skate parks on offer.
Here’s a rundown of what’s going on.
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ACTIVE8 (eight to 14-year-olds)
Alleyne’s Sports Centre, Oulton Road
Monday 13th, Tuesday 14th, Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th February
Children can enjoy a multi-activity, fun-packed day with all their favourite sports, team activities, swimming, Wii games and dance mats. Packed lunches are needed for the full-day sessions – and don’t forget to take swim kit!
Half-day: 9am to 1pm OR 1pm to 5pm (£7.50 per session)
Full day: 9am to 5pm (£15 per session)
Call 01785 815715 or book online
GOLF COACHING CAMP
Stone Driving Range, Cold Norton, Stone ST15 0NS
Monday 13th to Wednesday 15th February
Try golf and learn the basics at these three-day courses
Course 1 (four to seven-year-olds) – 9.30am to 11am (£30 for three days)
Course 2 (eight to 11-year-olds) – 11.30am to 1.30pm (£39 for three days)
Course 3 (12-year-olds and older) – 2pm to 4pm (£39 for three days)
Call Stone Driving Range on 07896 661050
TRAMPOLINE TRAINING
Tuesday 14th February, 9.30am to 3pm
Alleyne’s Sports Centre, Oulton Road
£20
For six to 14-year-olds (six and seven-year-olds must be accompanied by an adult)
Call 01785 815715
INTERACTIVE DANCE MATS
Springfields First School, Yarnfield ST15 0NJ
Tuesday 14th February
FREE
Youngsters can challenge their friends on the interactive dance mats. Suitable for beginners to advanced.
10am to 11am – seven to 10-year-olds
11.15am to 12.15pm – 11 to 14-year-olds
Call 01785 619607
INDOOR MOBILE SKATE PARK FOR SCOOTERS AND SKATEBOARDS
The Barn (Youth and Community Centre), Station Road, Stone
Thursday 16th and Friday 17th February
£4 per session
Ramps, jumps, quarter pipes… they’ll all be there on the skate park for scooters and skateboards.
10am to 12.45pm – seven to 10-year-olds
1.15pm to 4pm – 11 to 14-year-olds
Call 01785 619607 or book online
FOOTIE FEST
Alleyne’s Sports Centre, Oulton Road
Friday 17th February, 9am to 4pm
£10
Budding Beckhams between eight and 13 can put their skills to the test with fun games, challenges, matches and mini tournaments.
Call 01785 619607 or book online
SWIMMING POOL ACTIVITIES AT ALLEYNE’S SPORTS CENTRE
Free swim sessions for children aged 15 and under
Monday 13th to Friday 17th February
11am to 12pm AND 2.45pm to 3.45pm
Giant inflatables
Tuesday 14th and Thursday 16th February, 1pm to 2.45pm
£2.50 per session
A special inflatable obstacle course suitable for all ages
Water Walkers
Monday 13th, Wednesday 15th and Friday 17th February, 1pm to 2.45pm
£2.20 per session
Children aged eight and over can get inside a giant floating hamster ball and propel themselves across the surface of the pool!
Lots more information about all the above activities – and lots more that are taking place in Stafford – at Stafford Borough Council’s Get Out! pages
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Half-term pantomime fun for all the family with Stone Little Theatre from Wednesday 15th to Saturday 18th February. More information here
MULTI-SPORT HALF-TERM HOLIDAY COURSE
Manor Hill First School, Manor Rise, Walton
Monday 13th to Friday 17th February, 8.30am to 5.30pm
Children between the ages of four and 13 can experience a huge range of fun sports – football, tag rugby, hockey, kwik cricket, basketball, tennis, dodgeball, handball, tri-golf, team-building activities and more.
£20 per day / £59.50 for five days / £99.50 for five days for two children
For more information – and to save 10% off the above prices – call 0845 094 1827 and quote PS003. Or you can book online here
Further afield? The Enjoy Staffordshire website has loads of activities and ideas listed and is well worth a look.
