Ready, set, go for fun!

Parents looking for ways to keep their kids busy over the school holidays are spoilt for choice with the super selection of summer events and activities on offer in this year’s Go for Fun programme.

The programme has been put together by Bromsgrove District Council, especially for kids and has a variety of activities for various different age groups. Just some of the activities taking place include gymnastics workshops, ‘Startrack Athletics’ schemes with qualified coaches and the Dolphin Centre's ‘Fundayz’, in partnership with Wychavon Leisure, which provide a variety of activities for younger children to develop their fundamental skills and older children to take part in sports and team based activities. The Go for Fun programme also includes creative activities such as drumming workshops, Dance in the Park and Big Art in the Park.

There are also several family-friendly events such as the Family Fun Festival at the Artrix taking place on various occasions during August, the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony at Sanders Park on Friday 27th July and six fantastic fun-filled days of Street Theatre throughout Bromsgrove district during August.

Cllr Webb, whose portfolio covers Leisure and Cultural Services, said: “Often parents don’t know how to keep their children entertained over the six week holiday period and the Go for Fun programme is a great way to allow kids to have fun, keep fit, make friends and immerse themselves in both the usual activities, such as football and gymnastics, and activities with a difference like the circus skills and games workshops. There is something for everyone - even the adults - and I think it’s safe to say the children of Bromsgrove District definitely won’t be bored this summer!”

Activities are taking place in different locations around Bromsgrove and are easily accessible by public transport. Most venues also have parking on site. Booking for Go for Fun is now open. Places are limited so early booking is advised. A full list of the events and activities can be found in the Go for Fun brochure.