Link magazine, Spring 2008 [PDF, 4,450k] - South Norfolk Council

Harleston FamilyFun Day: Saturday3rd May, between10am and 3pm.On 3 May, South NorfolkCouncil’s Eco Rangers willbe in action, working with apond camera as part of theever-popular pond dippingactivities. So enjoy nature,with things to see anddo such as bug hunts, amammal quiz and meetingbirds of prey!Celebrate Nature is partof a twelve month activityprogramme being offeredacross the HarlestonCluster of Schools.Therange of activities beingoffered includes a mixtureof sports, arts andconservation.To book, call HarlestonInformation Plus on01379 851917South Norfolk Council’s newsports club for children withhearing impairments goesfrom strength to strength.With over 15 childrenattending taster sessionslast term the club waslaunched in January 2008.The club, named by thechildren themselves, meetson Saturday afternoonsat Framingham EarlCommunity Sports Centre.For more information call01508 533698 or emaillcc@s-norfolk.gov.ukFamily Fun Days 2008First Saturday of every month 10am - 3pmHarleston Primary SchoolAlburgh with Denton Primary SchoolPulham Primary SchoolBrockdish Primary SchoolTwo new Play Rangerswill help to create safeand fun environmentsfor children to play freelyoutdoors. Plans includethe introduction of mobileequipment and a wealth ofgreat ideas. This new servicewill help to ensure there isaccess to good quality playopportunities throughout thedistrict.As well as encouraginggreater use of parks, therewill be woodland playsessions with den building,tree climbing, animal trackingand making simple woodentoys.Plans are also underway tooffer challenging activities toyoung people. So in additionto a low wire course of ropes,swings and bridges, therewill also be a Parkour sitewith a distinctive rural theme.Raising theGame!South Norfolk Council has been awardeda massive £200,000 by Big Lottery toboost children’s play!This will have jumping andvaulting obstacles and will besupported by expert coachingto get the project started.Family-focused fun is alsoa feature of this excitingoutdoor experience with atreasure-hunt trail, known as“cacheing”, and ‘Forest Quest’a performance adventureat the council’s countrysidesites. For younger childrenand those with special needs,the council is planning ‘MagicTheatre’ - a temporarysensory installation.Our Play Road Show will becoming to a village near youin the early summer so lookout for more details and waysin which you can get involved.Photography by Andy Plane19Tourism, Heritage, Enterprise and Culture