Fun in the Sun

Young People in South Bucks have lots to look forward to this summer with FREE Chillin’ in the Park events taking place at 10 parks across the district thanks to funding from Positive Activities for Young People Initiative (PAYP) and Asda Sporting Chance. The event will visit each park for two days at a time, providing free sports and arts activities for children and young people up to 16 years of age (under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult).

Organised by South Bucks District Council’s Sports Development Team, the holiday programme is sure to keep boredom at bay with the wide range of sports and arts activities on offer. South Bucks District Councillor Shorne Tilbey, Portfolio Holder for Community says, “We are pleased to be able to offer free events such as Chillin’ in the Park to keep children entertained and active over the long summer holiday period. I hope that many of our younger residents will come along and take advantage of the fun activities on offer”.

The event returns after a successful programme last summer, with over 600 youngsters attending over the 20 days. Staff will provide a variety of sports activities from 10am-3pm, including football, rounders, kwik cricket, tennis and tag rugby. An artist will also be present from 11am to 2pm each day, with arts, crafts and dance activities for the children to try (activities vary dependent upon artist present on the day).

Where to find us:
Mon 26th & Tues 27th July Iver Recreation Ground
Thurs 29th & Fri 30th July Denham, Martin Baker Sports Club
Mon 2nd & Tues 3rd Aug Stoke Poges, Bell’s Hill Recreation Ground
Thurs 5th & Fri 6th Aug Dorney, Trumpers Field
Mon 9th & Tues 10th Aug Iver Heath Recreation Ground
Thurs 12th & Fri 13th Aug Gerrards Cross Common
Mon 16th & Tues 17th Aug Holtspur Recreation Ground
Thurs 19th & Fri 20th Aug Burnham Park
Mon 23rd & Tues 24th Aug George Green, Harvey Memorial Hall Recreation Ground
Thurs 26th & Fri 27th Aug Farnham Common Sports Club

Also taking place this summer is the ‘Skate Weekz’ initiative which will offer ramps and rails fun with daily competitions and music in Burnham and Holtspur (Beaconsfield). Taking place in August, look out for more information in the coming weeks. There is no need to book for either event, just turn up. For further information please call 01895 837255 or email CulturalandYouth@SouthBucks.gov.uk