Wednesday 25th May 2011

Places are still available on boredom busting school holiday programmes which will be running at all North East Derbyshire District Council’s leisure centres.

Aquafun, arts and crafts, trampolining and swimming lessons are among the half term activities on offer at Dronfield Sports Centre and Sharley Park Leisure Centre from 31st May to 3rd June.

Plus, Eckington Swimming Pool will be running an Activity Camp from 31st May to 3rd June with swimming, sports and games.  Sessions run from 9am to 4pm and cost just £7.50 a day.

For more information about the individual programmes at each site, visit the website at www.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/just-do-more or call (01246) 231111.



And, you can step back in time In Chesterfield next week as there is loads to keep young minds entertained through the holidays.

On Sunday 29th May, The Revolution House is host to a gardener from the 16th century. Find out about plants and gardens from the Tudor period and the important part they played in people's lives.

Meanwhile, at Chesterfield Museum, visitors can meet Florence Nightingale on Thursday 2nd June. Discover more about the 'Lady with the Lamp' and life during the Crimean War.

Half term is also the last chance for visitors to visit the popular 'Victorians' exhibition with plenty of hands on activities for children. Dress up as a Victorian, play with Victorian toys and try your hand at Victorian writing.

Events at the Revolution House are from 11am until 4pm and events at Chesterfield Museum run from 10am until 4pm and all their events are FREE! For all enquiries telephone 01246 345727.

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