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Snowboard and ski centre celebrates golden milestone
This spring * will see the start of a £75,000 investment taking shape in the council-owned and managed centre in Madeley. The all-weather 85m dry ski slope and 35m nursery slope, offers families the perfect setting to learn a winter sport in a fun and safe environment with qualified and experienced instructors. Not only used by people who live in the borough, visitors from all over the West Midlands use the dry ski slope for skiing, snowboarding and one-to-one lessons. The competitive ski club trains there too. During the school holidays youngsters can give the thrilling adrenaline tubing, tobogganing and tots’ donuts a try too.
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We offer over 120 group fitness classes across the whole of Telford and Wrekin every week — and they’re all included in an aspirations membership.
Discover aspirations: www.telfordandwrekinleisure.co.uk
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New campaign aimed at children
ignite a spark
“It is great to see so many children taking part and having a go at each of the 10 activities. Each one can help a child to discover a talent they might not realise they had.”
Discover a talent or ignite a passion to encourage children to do 10 things before their tenth birthday. There’s plenty on offer to keep little ones occupied, fulfilled and to get them off to the best start in life – and this can all be found on the 10 by 10 website. Hop online and create a 10 by 10 account, or check with your school, and be the first to know about exclusive offers for activities that are free or at a reduced price. You can track your child’s journey as they try 10 key activities from learning a musical instrument or visiting a museum and with
around 1,000 children are already taking part, its proving popular with families. More than 500 children have taken up the free swimming lesson offer learning a vital life skill. Councillor Shirley Reynolds cabinet member for children, young people and families said: “We all want our children to have the best start in life, to experience new things and 10 by 10 supports them to do that. “I am looking forward to congratulating year six children who have made an effort to try each activity at the end of the school year.”
Councillor Shirley Reynolds Cabinet member for children, young people and families
Start your 10 by 10 adventure today at: www.telford.gov.uk/10by10
10 things to do by age 10: 1 Join in competitive sports 2 Play an instrument 3 Learn to swim
4 Take part in drama and performing arts 5 Visit the seaside and the countryside 6 Experience museums, galleries and heritage sites 7 Take part in camping trips and overnight residential 8 Learn to ride a bike 9 Take part in debating 10 U se a library
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