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Adrian - Abbots Langley
Extended Schools Consortium

Co-ordinator: Jan Baker Parent Support Worker: Kathy Buchanan
Tel: 01923-673760 
Email: jan.baker@stmichaelschs.herts.sch.uk or buchanan.k@stmichaelscatholichighschool.co.uk

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What's On ..........

Lots of New Adult Learning Opportunities with Three Rivers District Council. Check out what's available.

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Pottery for pupils aged 7+

Friday 26th Feb - Friday 26th March

4pm - 5.30pm

Five week course for just £25 payable in advance. To book your place contact Jan Baker on 01923-673760.

Abbots Langley School

Thur 25th Feb - Thur 25th March

1.15pm - 3.15pm

Adult Modern Stitch Classes - Relax; Be creative; Meet New Friends. Five week course, £10 per session (payable in advance). For more information or to book your place ring Jenny Young on 01923-443740.

St Michael's Catholic High School

Tuesday 23rd March 6.30pm - 8.30pm

Keeping Young Mind's Safe dealing with topics such as drugs, alcohol abuse and internet safety. To book your place ring Jan Baker or Jill Clarke on 01923-673760.

Parmiter's School

Four week course beginning Monday 22nd February from 6.30pm - 9.30pm

Time out for Special Needs - a parenting course aimed specifically at parents of children with special needs giving strategies on how to deal with behavioural issues plus additional parenting tips. To book your place ring Jan Baker or Jill Clarke on 01923-673760.

Easter Activities - For Younger Children

St Paul's C of E School, Hunton Bridge

Thursday April 8th 2pm - 4pm

£3 per session

 

 

Awesome Accessories - brighten up your wardrobe for Spring. Design and make a new collection of accessories - leather cuffs, bracelets, necklaces, hair accessories and badges. Bags and caps will be available but bring along any clothing that you would like to customise. To book ring the Adrian Extended Schools team on 01923-673760. For ages 5 - 11.

Tanners Wood School

Friday April 16th 10am - 1pm

£5 per session

Fairytale Fun - A session especially for the younger ones. Come and join HENS Theatre Group for a magical morning of storytelling, acting, singing and dancing based around a favourite fairtytale. To book ring the Adrian Extended Schools team on 01923-673760. For ages 5 - 7.

Tanners Wood School

Thursday 15th April and Friday 16th April 10am - 3pm

£20 for two days

Hannah Montana - a popular mix of dance, singing and drama. Workshop being led by HENS Theatre Group. Bring a packed lunch. To book ring the Adrian Extended Schools team on 01923-673760. For ages 7 - 11.

Abbots Langley School

Tuesday 6th and Wednesday 7th April 10am - 12.30 or 10am - 3pm

£7 for half day - £12.50 for full day

Apex Multisport Camp - Join experienced coaches for some action packed, fun filled days. Enjoy a range of activities - bookable for half a day to the whole week. To book ring Lizzy Duck on 07834 987646. For ages 5 - 11.

Easter Activities for older children

Hunton Bridge Lock, Kings Langley

Tuesday 6th April or Thursday 8th April or Thursday 15th April. Meet at 9.15am at the Reach Out Project, Red Lion Lane, Apsley, Herts, HP3 9TE. Estimated return at 5pm

£10 per person

 

A day out to relax and unwind as well as a chance to steer a wide beamed boat and operate the locks. Wear jeans, joggers or shorts and t-shirt as well as rubber soled trainers. We also strongly suggest you bring clothing for appropriate weather conditions. You can cook your own pasta lunch but you may also want to bring a packed lunch. To book call Youth Connexions on 01442-454060 and ask Sally Day for an application form or dowload one from www.mogozout.org For ages 13 - 19.

Snow Sports Centre, St Albans Hill, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9NH

Tuesday 13th April and Thursday 15th April 12.15pm - 4.30pm

£15 per session

Sensational Snow Sports for beginners. There will be an hour of skiing with instructors; then after some chill out time and a well earned rest in the coffee bar, there will be another hour of snowboarding instruction. Wear jeans, joggers, a hat and a warm jacket and you must bring gloves. Bring a high energy snack and drink or some money for refreshments. To book call Youth Connexions on 01442-454060 and ask Sally Day for an application form or dowload one from www.mogozout.org For ages 11 - 19.

Wood Green Animal Shelter

Friday 9th April

Pick up 11.30am outside Rickmansworth train station

£3 travel costs

Calling All Pet Lovers - a behind the scenes tour of Wood Green Animal Shelter including meeting all the animals and learning about their care and welfare. You will have the opportunity to handle animals and learn how we train the dogs which arrive at Wood Green, with a chance to have a go at the training. To book call Youth Connexions on 01442-454060 and ask Sally Day for an application form or dowload one from www.mogozout.org For ages 11 - 19.

Herts Young Mariners Base, Cheshunt

Wednesday 7th April

Coach pick up and drop off points are:

9am pick up, 4.30pm drop off outside Rickmansworth Station

9.15am pick up, 4.45pm drop off Abbots Langley Village - Police Station car park

9.30am pick up, 5pm drop off YCH offices, 206-210 Lower High Street, Watford

£10 per person

Bushcraft 'n' Kayaking - Learn to live off the land and test your powers of balance, improve your co-ordination and just have fun learning to Kayak. Ideal for beginners. Bring a swimsuit/swim shorts, also an old t-shirt and joggers and sturdy rubber soled trainers. You'll also need a towel and a change of clothing. We strongly suggest that you bring clothing appropriate for the weather conditions. Bring lunch, snacks and drinks.

To book call Youth Connexions on 01442-454060 and ask Sally Day for an application form or dowload one from www.mogozout.org

For ages 11 - 19.

Hemel Sports Centre, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1JS

Tuesday 14th April or Friday 16thApril. Meet at 1pm at reception

£10 per person

Scuba 'n' Snorkelling - Experience scuba diving in a safe environment, then have some fun playing team games snorkelling style. Bring a full swimsuit, swim shorts, and old t-shirt and a towel. To book call Youth Connexions on 01442-454060 and ask Sally Day for an application form or dowload one from www.mogozout.org For ages 11 - 19.

Herts Young Mariners Base, Cheshunt.

Tuesday 14th April

Coach pick up and drop off points are:

9am pick up, 4.30pm drop off outside Rickmansworth Station

9.15am pick up, 4.45pm drop off Abbots Langley Village - Police Station car park

9.30am pick up, 5pm drop off YCH offices, 206-210 Lower High Street, Watford

£10 per person

 

Climbing 'n' Cave - Everything for the budding adventurer; climbing walls and dropping down holes. Wear jeans or joggers and rubber soled trainers. We suggest that you bring appropriate clothing for the weather conditions. Bring lunch, snacks and drinks.

To book call Youth Connexions on 01442-454060 and ask Sally Day for an application form or dowload one from www.mogozout.org

For ages 11 - 19.

Phasels Wood Scout Camp, Rucklers Lane, Kings Langley, Herts, WD4 9NA

Wednesday 7th April or Wednesday 14th April for 14 - 19 year olds

Thursday 8th April or Monday 12th April for 11 - 13 year olds

Meet at Reception

12.30pm - 4.45pm each day

£10 per person

Quad Biking 'n' Adventure Trail - If you feel like a new challenge then come and churn up the dirt as you experience the thrill and mud of quad biking. Work as a team to make your way through the adventure trail. Wear jeans or joggers plus sturdy boots or trainers. We suggest that you bring appropriate clothing for the weather conditions. Bring snacks and drinks. To book call Youth Connexions on 01442-454060 and ask Sally Day for an application form or dowload one from www.mogozout.org For ages 11 - 19.

Phasels Wood Scout Camp, Rucklers Lane, Kings Langley, Herts, WD4 9NA

Monday 12th April or Wednesday 14th April. Meet at Reception

£10 per person

Head 4 Heights - Navigate the Cube (a high rope course) then test your nerve on the zip wire and be right on target with archery. Wear jeans or joggers and sturdy trainers. We strongly suggest that you bring clothing appropriate for the weather conditions. Bring snacks and drinks.

To book call Youth Connexions on 01442-454060 and ask Sally Day for an application form or dowload one from www.mogozout.org For ages 11 - 19.

Charters Health Club, Woodlands Centre, Leavesde Country Park, College Road, Abbots Langley, WD5 0GN

Every day excluding Bank Holidays

£10 for half day session

Boxing Camp - Action packed Boxing Camp running over the Easter Holidays. Suitable for boys and girls, a great new way to get fit. Book the whole week or just half a day to suit you.

For more information contact Jess O'Gorman at the YMCA on 01923-662222. For ages 11 - 19.

Watford Palace Theatre, Beechen Grove Church Hall, Clarendon Road, Watford, WD17 2AD

Wednesday 14th, Thursday 15th and Friday 16th April 10am - 3pm

£50 for the three days

3 Day Stage Workshop - Join the staff of the Watford Palace Theatre to learn the tricks and techniques of stage combat - fake the fight and have some fun. Bring a packed lunch. To book call Tom Harland at Watford Palace Theatre on 01923 810307. For ages 11 - 19.

Parmiter's School, High Elms Lane.

Thursday 8th April 10am - 12Noon.

£3 per session.

Festival Fashion - Want to stand out from the crowd? Enhance your wardrobe by creating your own unique accessories to complement your style. You will be provided with all materials, but if you have something you would like to customise, bring it along. To book your place ring the Adrian Extended Schools Team on 01923-673760. For ages 10 - 14.

Three Rivers Easter Playschemes

Divine Saviour School, Broomfield, Abbots Langley, WD5 0HW

Tuesday 6th April to Friday 16th April 9am - 4pm

Three Rivers residents £10.50 per day, non-residents £12.50 per day. Referral £2.50 per day.

 

Three Rivers Playscheme for ages 5 - 11. Freely chosen play, arts and crafts, face painting, talent shows, cooking, den building, themed days and lots of other fun and games. Bookings are taken on the telephone and via the Council's one stop shop. Children with disabilities are encouraged to attend, so if you would like to discuss your child's needs please get in touch on 01923 776611.

Playrangers in Leavesden Country Park and Manor House Grounds, Gallows Hill Lane, Abbots Langley.

Leavesden Country Park:

Tuesday 6th, Friday 9th and Thursday 15th April

10.30am - 12Noon

 

Manor House Grounds:

Thursday 8th, Tuesday 13th and Friday 16th April

10.30am - 12Noon

 

 

 

 

Play Rangers will be offering supported play with den building, rope swings, obstacle courses, dodgeball, football, rounders, camp fires and lots more free play.

Please note this is open access supervised play and should not be seen as childcare.

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Abbots Langley Parish Council - A host of services and activities available locally. Visit the website for details.

Leavesden Country Park - a variety of different activities on offer. Visit the website for details

Regular activities include:

  • Watford FC Community Sports and Education Trust - making a postive different to all through sport and learning - lots of activities for all to enjoy. Check out the website for more information at www.watfordfccsetrust.com/index.php?p=home
  • Tap Dance Classes for Adults - 7.30pm on Tuesdays at the Methodist Church Hall in Abbots Langley. For more information telephone Jo on 01923-893175.
  • Abbots Langley Friday Art Group - St Saviours Church Hall. For more information contact the Secretary, Caroline Harris on 01923-264291.
  • Abbots Langley Singers - Meet each Thursday in the Methodist Church Hall at 8.00pm. No audition necessary. For more information ring 01923-262433.
  • Yoga for All - Methodist Church Hall Abbots Langley. £7.00 per session, just drop in - whatever your age or ability. Contact Sarah Bibi on 07971-087331 for more information or e-mail Bibikhan74@hotmail.com
  • The Monday Club for adults with learning difficulities. Sessions currently held each Monday at the Abbots Langley Community Centre 7.00pm - 9.00pm. Soon to be moving to Breakspeare School during refurbishment of community centre. Activities include games, coffee bar, visits to bowling club and London Theatre all free of charge. For more information contact John Fisher on 01923-262913.
  • WTF Tae Kwon Do, Mondays 7pm - 8.30pm at Parmiter's Sports Centre, High Elms Lane, Garston, WD25 0UU. Adults £5.00, children £3.50. To book your place ring Lorraine Leventis on 01923-270724 or e-mail: leventistaylor65@talktalk.net

    pdf icon For more Tae Kwon Do information

  • Boxing Club! Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings at Charters Health Club, Woodlands, Leavesden Country Park off College Road. Ring 01923-662222 for more information pdf icon YMCA Boxing Club (64KB)

  • Computer Classes, Mondays 7pm - 9pm. Booking essential - contact the LRC centre at Parmiter's School for more information on 01923-671424 pdf icon European Computer Driving Licence + Learn how to touch type (261KB)

  • Adult Learning in Three Rivers, Various times/dates Adult Learning Website at: www.3riverslearningptnrs.ik.com

  • Music, Thursdays 7.15pm - 9.15pm. Come and join a new interfaith multi-cultural choir. NO auditions, NO need to read music, NO previous experience required. Rehearsals held at The Clarendon Muse, 70 Rickmansworth Road, Watford, WD18 7JA. For more information please call Chel Revens, Musical Director on 01442-400535.

  • Music, Wednesdays 4.30pm - 5.30pm during term time only. Learn to play Taiko Japanese drums at the Watford School of Music. Taiko promotes concentration, team work, well-being, energy and joy, creativity, fitness and unity of mind and body. Open to all from 8 years upwards - no previous experience necessary. £30.90 per term - FREE trial session available. For more information please call 01923-225531.

  • Music, Tuesdays 10am - 10.45am during term time. Drop in music sessions for babies and toddlers at Watford School of Music. From 0 - 2.5 years old. Explore basic elements of music and have fun with your baby. Bring your own refreshments and have a chat with the other parents and carers. For more information please call 01923-225531.

  • Music, termly. Mondays 4-5years: 4.30pm - 5.15pm and Wednesdays 6-7years: 3.50pm - 4.35pm. Dalcroze Eurhythmics at Watford School of Music. Each class will include movement, aural training, singing, percussion and compostion. A way for children to experience and feel music whilst having fun. £37.95 per term. For more information please call 01923-225531.

  • Dance and Drama, Saturday mornings. Essence Dance and Drama. For more information contact Holly Toms on -7590 628275.

  • Dance and Drama, Tuesdays, daytime and evening. Essence Dance and Drama. Tuesday morning - Adult women's work-out plus therapeutic movement for the over 60's. Tuesday evening - Street dance for 7 - 17 year olds. Contact Holly Toms on 07590 628275 for more information.

  • Dance and Drama, Mondays, daytime and evening. Essence Dance and Drama. Monday morning dance and movement for 2 - 5 year olds. Monday evening Adult Street Dance. Contact Holly Toms on 07590 628275 for more information.

  • Street Dance, Thursdays at Leavesden Green Community Centre, Clarke Way, Watford. 6pm - 7pm for 8-12 year olds and 7pm - 8pm for 13 - 19 year olds. Free! - Street Dance run by Watford Football Club in Conjunction with Watford Council. To register contact Neil Hart on 01923-496385.

  • Football, Mondays at Leavesden Green Community Centre, Clarke Way, Watford. 6pm - 7pm for 8-11 year olds, 7pm - 8pm for 12-15 year olds, 8pm - 9pm for 16 - 19 year olds. Free! - Football sessions run by Watford Football Club in conjunction with Watford Council. To register contact Neil Hart on 01923-496385.

  • Free ESOL classes Monday evenings at St Michael's School, High Elms Lane, Garston. Contact Jan Baker on 01923-673760 for more information.

  • Adult Computer classes, Mondays 4.30pm - 6pm and 6pm - 7.30pm pdf icon FREE Adult Computer Classes - Beginners ICT and Basic ICT at Francis Combe School (63KB) and Mondays 7pm - 9pm at Parmiter's School. pdf icon ECDL and Learn to Touch Type at Parmiter's School (259KB). Flexible start dates.

  • Baby gym for 0 - 3 year olds, Thursday afternoons. Activity Matters - gymnastics for 0-3 years at Woodlands YMCA Contact: activitymatters@gmail.com or ring 07766 610557.

  • Tae Kwon Do for kids, Thursdays 5pm - 6pm. Kids Tae Kwon Do School at Woodlands YMCA. Contact Mikael Kocak: ikaeltkdschool@hotmail.com
    or ring 07851 079 187.

  • Shentie mixed Martial Arts, Mondays 6pm - 7pm. Woodlands YMCA - First class is free! Ring Jennifer on 07764486279 to book your place.

  • Women's Self Defence classes, Wednesdays 5.30pm - 6.30pm. pdf icon Women's Self Protection Classes at Woodlands YMCA (24KB)

     

     

     

pdf icon Abbots Langley Children's Centre now open (598KB) - The Abbots Langley Children's Centre is available to offer advice and support for the 0 - 5 age group. Click on the link for their brochure. For more information contact the Children's Centre Manager Jeanette White on 01923-677954 or contact the Hertsmere booking line on www.hertsmere-children.co.uk

WEA (Workers Educational Association)

The WEA provides well-prepared cultural courses using professional tutors from a centrally vetted panel. Students run the classes so the fees are low for courses of quality. Classes are free to registered unemployed, those on means-tested benefits and their unwaged adult dependants. If your income is below £15,050 pa you may qualifity for assistance.

To find out more information about the courses on offer ring Anne Hoar on 01442-253403 or Joe Graham on 01923-265426

 

 

"The information provided here is for general guidance only. The Adrian Consortium of Extended Schools aims to provide accurate and up to date information, but we cannot guarantee at any time that all the information or services listed are up to date, accurate or of good quality".

Please feed back on the quality of this information and the listed services to Jan Baker, contact details above.

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