It only seems like one school holiday has finished when another one starts.  Well, the Easter break is nearly upon us and Torridge District Council have plans to keep us busy.

Torridge Easter Holiday Events Programme for 3 to 16 year olds:

April 6 - 16th 2010

This Easter why don’t you switch off the telly, put down that games console and try one of the fantastic activities we have on offer? Whether you’re into singing and dancing, archery or swimming, cookery or mountain boarding, clay or paint, it’s all here for you to try. There are courses in Bideford, Torrington, Holsworthy, Littleham, Appledore, Roadford Lake and now Woolsery as well.

New activities for this year include athletics, belly dance and fitness fun, kids boot camp, mountain boarding, performance arts workshops, tag rugby and tennis camp. All these in addition to the regular indoor athletics, badminton, Tiny Tots football, netball, trampolining, sailing on Roadford Lake and other activities such as cycle training and Forest school. Street dancing, film animation, fencing, tennis and indoor climbing are all available in Torrington and swimming activities will be held in both Torrington and Holsworthy pools.

Holsworthy leisure centre is now registered with Ofsted under the Voluntary Childcare Register. Families who are eligible for the Childcare element of the Working Families Tax Credit may now be able to claim up to 80% of the cost of the course back.

For more information and to see whether you are eligible please contact The Working Families Tax Credit helpline on 0845 300 3900 or visit www.inlandrevenue.gov.uk/taxcredits

You can also get some Inland Revenue Leaflets Direct from them order line: 0845 9000 404

Look out for the summer 2010 brochure where Torridge Pool in Northam and Torrington Pool will have the same great offer!

Lead Member for Health and Leisure, Councillor Rose Lock, said, “As a Council we are committed to the youth of the district for their health, leisure, sporting activities and enjoyment – making Torridge a great place to live, work and play. We want everyone to have a chance at taking part in culture, sport and leisure activities. There are courses for 3 year olds to 16 year olds. No matter your location, ability or interests there will be something for you to enjoy.”

Anyone wishing to book onto a course or requiring more information on sports clubs, groups and organisations in the Torridge area that you can attend regularly, can look on our website at www.torridge.gov.uk/sport or contact Torridge's Recreation Development Officer James Jarroudi on 01237 428737.