Calling all budding forest school creators!

Friends of Latchmere Recreation Ground (FoLaR) are inviting all North Kingston children aged 5 - 11 years to enter their 'Design a Nature Zone' competition. They are looking for ideas on how to create a natural play and learning area within the wooded area on the north edge of the recreation ground. 

The winning designers will be invited to help FoLaR design a children's nature zone and will receive a special mention on a commemorative plaque!

Entries must be no larger than A4 size and can be submitted in any form - drawings, collages, 3D models, even a story or a poem. 

The deadline for entries is 10.00 am on Tuesday 30th April 2019. Please see the information poster attached below for further information on the competition and where to drop your entries off. 

FoLaR was formed in the autumn of 2017 by a group of local residents who got together with the aim of working with the community to improve Latchmere Recreation Ground. They wanted to make this green space a potential resource for everyone; a place to walk, spend time in, exercise and enjoy the nature it provides. 

FoLaR's vision is "for Latchmere Recreation Ground to embody the community cohesion and spirit of North Kingston. It will be known as an attractive, well-managed and valued neighbourhood green space that has something for everyone, from open fields for general recreation to areas for quiet reflection. The pavilion will offer a sense of community, providing a focal point for a range of activities”.

Community Inclusion, Well-Being and Biodiversity are at the heart of what FoLaR is seeking to achieve for Latchmere Rec and the North Kingston families that it serves.

You can find out more about FoLaR and the work they are doing for the local community on their website here. 

The Kestrel Club is run by Momentum Sports who, together with Kingston AC and Polytechnic Harriers (K&P), are working to bring on the next generation of athletes in the south-west area of London. Children from school years 2 to 11 are introduced to the whole range of athletics events in a fun and fulfilling way through coaching from highly experienced qualified coaches. All children are welcome, no matter what their ability and potential. The Kestrel Club run sessions throughout the year - including the summer holidays, at the Kingsmeadow Stadium in Kingston.  

You can find out all about the Kestrel Club on their website here.

Thames Young Mariners is the local centre for Surrey Outdoor Learning and offers a variety of activities for children of all ages including Forest School and holiday adventure day camps. Further information is available on their website here.

Weekend tennis sessions for 5 - 9 year olds at Tiffin Girls School during term time. Please see Baseline Tennis' website for further information.

Small group swimming lessons are available at Latchmere School this summer term from April to July. Courses run from week commencing 29th April and classes are held weekdays on a Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday after school and on Saturday morning. For further information, please see the Supersharks application form attached below. 

Surbiton Hockey Club (SHC) are offering their Colts Summer programme for all children, regardless of ability. The sessions are led by experienced coaches and players and are adapted to experience levels. Sunday sessions are dedicated to small unit game play. The programme is running from 29th April to 7th July. For further information including details on how to book, please see the flyer below or click here to go to their website.

SHC are also running an Easter holiday camp for all ages: the Academy Camp for 5 - 10 year olds and the Colts camp for 11 - 14 year olds. For further information, please see the flyer below or click here to go to the SHC Camps website.