Lark in the Park Sidcup

Parents and toddlers fun filled activities in a safe environment. A great place to spend a fun afternoon with your children! We have a vast range of indoor and outdoor activities including sand and water play, inflatables, ride-on toys, craft, slides, soft play area, home corner, ball pond, baby area and more. There is also an area designated to children with special needs. Sing with the puppets and meet PJ, Lizzie and friends for our finale stage show each day. Sign up for extra activities each day for just £1 including face painting, parachute games, music and movement, baby massage, toddler sensory, toddler soccer. NOTE: buggies are to be left outside the venue at your risk. A buggy park is provided.	Over 60s The Freedom zone offers a relaxed atmosphere each weekday afternoon for the over 60s. There is tea, cake and other refreshments, plus 'keep fit' and entertainment from professional singers, community singing and other “acts”. We play games too, with prizes to be won every day and there is the opportunity to have manicures, hand massages and other treats most afternoons. Come with others or on your own to meet new friends over afternoon tea. There is extra space for wheelchair users.

Kids Clubs 5 to 7 yrs - HQ FIZZ Learning and growing with teamwork and entertainment. A great combination of arts, crafts, storytelling, songs and games for children aged 5 - 7. Children work in small groups and our experienced leaders make sure they have fun in a safe environment and help them learn valuable lessons about friendship, choices, love and forgiveness. 8 to 11 yrs - HQ BUZZ Children can participate in games, drama, songs and group discussions about important life issues. They will be encouraged to find new friends, make good choices and work together in exciting games. Guests including Lenny the Lion will help us and, with our own story-teller on hand, it's a great ten days.	Youth Venue Loads to do every weekday afternoon: dance workshops, different crafts (like t-shirt printing and bag making), sports, music workshops (make your own music in our mini studio), tournaments, pool and access to the youth buses (with big screen movies and PS3) plus sports cage! And, in the evening, come and hang out in the Youth Zone. Watch a movie, play football or basketball, challenge your mates to pool or giant jenga. If you’re hungry, sample toasties, smoothies, milkshakes and non-alcoholic cocktails at the bar. With comfy sofas to lounge in; it’s the best place to be on those long summer nights! Plus: *Youth Nights Beauty Workshop * VIP Girls Party**

	Lark in the Park has a policy of inclusion and is for the whole ommunity. To encourage children with additional needs to take part, the Lion’s Den offers a quieter structured venue, with a high adult to child ratio, where children are supported to build self-esteem and have fun. And, where appropriate, enabling them to integrate in Fizz or Buzz activities. Places are limited and only for children aged 5 to 11 years with a mild/moderate diagnosis or statement.

PINK - Ladies Day A day of treats for the lovely ladies of Sidcup! Free afternoon workshops look at a range of topics including, makeup, make the most of your body shape and wardrobe and women’s health and fitness - stay for as many as you like - they are timed to fit around the kids clubs. In the evening ladies can take time out, relax with music, entertainment, pampering, stage activities, stalls, chocolate fountain and more!

Fundays! Fundays! Fundays! Fundays! Fundays! Fundays! It’s fun time on Sidcup Place each Saturday afternoon during Lark in the Park! Face painting, games, penalty shoot-out, Inflatables, youth zones, music, entertainment, Art Attack fun and lots more. Plus– the Lark in the Park TUG OF WAR!!

Has Sidcup Got Talent? If you fancy a moment in the limelight, why not take part in Lark in the Park's very own talent contest? Or, come along and watch some of Sidcup's finest take part in two great evenings of family entertainment.	Dads and Kids Night Fun and challenges for all the Dads and Kids out there. An opportunity to have quality time together and for the dads to relive a little of their youth - always a night to remember!

Outdoor Stage During the afternoons, while the Kids Clubs, Inspiration and over 60s Freedom Zone are running, the outdoor arena offers “Park Life”. Whether you are just enjoying the park, or waiting for your children’s club to finish, enjoy a free cuppa and the delights of the outdoor stage and free afternoon entertainment. It’s all free, just turn up, grab a seat and enjoy!	Action Teams These teams go out in the community serving local people; painting and decorating rooms, working in local schools, clearing rivers and parks, refurbishing buildings ... the list goes on. Our teams also support the Bexley park rangers on local projects.

Lads Take Away - Lads 15+ Get together with the boys for an evening with great food and inspiring stories and challenging words from guest speakers. And, when boys get together, there is bound to be some fun and games too!	The Chapel A welcoming and creative space open each day for you to take time out during the event. At 3pm there is “Thought for the Day”, an opportunity to listen to somebody sharing thoughts about life and spirituality. You are welcome to come and relax, pray or just sit and think.

Sports Cage Tournaments (11-16yrs ) The finest 2-on-2 action with trophies to win! Each Sunday there is a football or basketball tournament, get a team together and rise to the challenge - check the programme for details of the different tournaments.	Candlelit Couples Evening Love is in the air! Why not treat yourself and your partner to a romantic night out with a candlelit dinner courtesy of Lark in the Park. Great food, music and entertainment. It's fun and it’s free, but you’ll need to book.

Saturday night is the Big Family Night Out Fast moving, fun packed and entertaining evenings for all the family. A different theme each Saturday to entertain all ages.

Art and Craft for Adults Each weekday afternoon, with your favourite craft activities. Tutored workshops include Watercolour Painting, Jewellery and Chefs tips. Book workshop places at the Registration tent, or simply turn up for all other activities. So, book the children into the kids clubs and join us for some creative and peaceful time out in INSPIRATION.
	Quiz Nights These are great nights out! get a team together and book yourself a place to take part in an entertaining and challenging quiz where the emphasis is on fun fun fun! Enjoy a great atmosphere at a quiz that has something for everyone!

		Church in the Park Boring, irrelevant, a waste of time? That may be what you think it says on the label, but have you ever really checked out the ingredients? Come along to an experience of church at Lark in the Park that you’ll never forget!