Mobile fun for Aylesbury Vale youngsters

Archived press release

Date Published: 10/05/10

Youngsters should get their skates on as the mobile skate park and i-van will soon be rolling into villages across Aylesbury Vale.

The On the Road scheme, organised by Aylesbury Vale District Council and the i-van project, aims to bring free fun to 10 to 16 year-olds in small rural communities.

Young people can enjoy skate ramps, an angle grid box and fly-off platforms, while an ICT studio used for music making, film, animation and photography will be available for the more creative youngsters.

There will also be the chance to take part in a range of sports and activities including football, cricket, tennis, rounders, basketball and street dance.

The On the Road scheme will be visiting the following venues:
• Springhill Estate, Grendon Underwood (skate park and i-van) - 17 May, 7 to 9pm (suitable for 13 to 19 year-olds)
• Wingrave Park (sports, street dance and i-van) - 4 June, 7 to 9pm (suitable for 13 to 19 year-olds)
• Waddesdon Recreation Ground (i-van and sports) - 14 June, 6 to 8pm (suitable for 10 to 16 year-olds)
• Stewkley Recreation Ground (i-van and skate park) - 2 July, 6 to 8pm (suitable for 10 to 16 year-olds)
• Dagnall Recreation Ground (i-van, skate park and street dance) - 12 July, 6 to 8pm (suitable for 10 to 16 year-olds)

Further dates will be arranged in the autumn. For more information, visit www.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk/sports or contact 01296 585195.