Archived press release

Date Published: 30/03/07

A free fun day for children and young people is being run by Aylesbury Vale District Council this Easter. The event is being held at Vale Park in Aylesbury on Thursday 5 April and promises to be packed full of fun-filled activities for five to 15...

A free fun day for children and young people is being run by Aylesbury Vale District Council this Easter.

The event is being held at Vale Park in Aylesbury on Thursday 5 April and promises to be packed full of fun-filled activities for five to 15 year olds.

Youngsters will be able to burn off the excess of those tempting chocolate eggs by taking part in sports sessions during the event.

At the skate park there will be an action-packed skateboarding competition open to eight to 15 year olds with some great prizes on offer for the best skaters.

AVDC is also offering young people the chance to participate in the fastest growing sport in the world. A top coach will be showing youngsters some fantastic basketball drills and skills with an overall emphasis on having a go and having fun.

As well as the sporting activities, young people will be invited to share their ideas for a mural planned for Vale Park. Mural artist Steve Geliot will be working with youngsters to come up with a design for the artwork.

The Mix 96 Mix Bus and inflatable will also be at the event, as well as a mobile skate park for five to 10 year olds.

Chris Bolton, Sports Development Manager, said: “The fun day is a fantastic opportunity for young people to enjoy a memorable day out in a well-supervised environment. We look forward to seeing the skills and talents of young skaters and basketball players on show.”

The event will run from 10.30am to 3pm and admission is free. The skateboarding session starts at 10.30am and is followed by the basketball session at 1pm.

The council’s Easter programme for children and young people runs from Monday 2 April to Friday 13 April. Full details are available on the council’s website at www.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk and from leisure facilities in the district.

Swimming, tennis, archery, mountain biking and a soccer academy are some of the activities on offer – as well as Easter arts and crafts, such as making your own Easter cards, decorative paper eggs and egg baskets.

If you would like to receive your copy of the activity programme leaflet then please contact the council’s leisure services on 01296 585210 or email leisure@aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk