Summer of Fun

A summer of funWelcome to Lichfield District Council’sSummer of Fun programme. Thisyear we’ve got lots of sessions,activities and events to keepchildren and teenagers entertainedover the summer holiday.

On top of our daily playschemes for childrenaged from 5 to 11, we run play activity weeksfor children and young people aged from 7to 14. We also hold loads of holiday clubs,activities and sporty courses at our leisurecentres and parks.

So, whatever the activity, we’re sure to havesomething to make sure you have a fantasticsummer.

www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/summerfun

Playschemes and play activityweeks

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Activities, courses and holidayclubs at our leisure centres

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Playschemes and play activityweeks booking form and usefulinformation Pages 9 - 10

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Activity & age range Venue What it involves Dates & times Cost

Skateboarding KELC Our mobile skatepark has ramps, a manual box and grind rail for Week 1 £5 a sessionAges 5+ skateboarding fun. We supervise skaters over the break, if they are 1 - 5 August No need to book,

staying for both sessions. Skateboards and helmets are available to 10am - 12.30pm just turn upborrow. This activity could be cancelled if it rains - check on the day by and/orcalling the centre on 01543 308782. 1pm - 3.30pm

Wet ‘n’ Wild Week BP Pond dipping, den building, water fights and bug hunting, makes for Week 2 Day £15Ages 7 - 14 Pavilion a wet ‘n’ wild time! 8 - 12 August Week £45

10am - 3pm No concs

Wet ‘n’ Wild Week BP Pond dipping, den building, water fights and bug hunting, makes for Week 3 Day £15Ages 7 - 14 Pavilion a wet ‘n’ wild time! 15 - 19 August Week £45

10am - 3pm No concs

Skateboarding KELC Our mobile skatepark has ramps, a manual box and grind rail for Week 4 £5 a sessionAges 5+ skateboarding fun. We supervise skaters over the break, if they are 22 - 26 August No need to book,

staying for both sessions. Skateboards and helmets are available to 10am - 12.30pm just turn upborrow. This activity could be cancelled if it rains - check on the day by and/orcalling the centre on 01543 308782. 1pm - 3.30pm

Art Week KELC Get creative at a week of art fun. With individual and group projects, the Week 4 Day £15Ages 7 - 14 the week ends with an exhibition to display the masterpieces on 22 - 26 August Week £45

Friday afternoon. 10am - 3pm No concs

Playschemes for ages 5 to 11From games, arts, sports and drama, our playschemesessions offer children, aged from 5 to 11, lots of funover the summer holiday. The sessions run from Mondayto Friday and start each day at 10am and finish at 4pm.

Concessions10% of our playscheme places are available at theconcessionary or ‘concs’ rate of £5 for the day or £20 for theweek. However, concessionary places are limited, so make sureyou book early to avoid disappointment. The concessionary rateis available for Lichfield District residents who are:. on income support or job seekers allowance. Play on Prescription members (PoP). booking for a third or subsequent child in the family

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Week Venue Venue Venue Venue Venue CostWeek 1 Fulfen Primary Curborough Armitage with Whittington Shenstone Day £151 August - School, Community Handsacre Primary Village Hall Week £455 August Burntwood Centre Village Hall School Concs available

Week 2 Fulfen Primary Curborough St James’ Whittington Shenstone Day £158 August - School, Community Primary School, Primary Village Hall Week £4512 August Burntwood Centre Longdon School Concs available

Week 3 Burntwood King Edward VI Fradley All Saint’s Millfield Day £1515 August - Leisure Centre Leisure Centre Village Hall School, School, Fazeley Week £4519 August Lichfield Alrewas Concs available

Week 4 Burntwood King Edward VI Fradley All Saint’s Millfield Day £1522 August - Leisure Centre Leisure Centre Village Hall School, School, Fazeley Week £4526 August Lichfield Alrewas Concs available

To reserve your child’s place, please fill in the booking formon page 9. Also check out what your child needs to bring toeach session on page 10.

Fill in & sendus the formon page 9

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Play activity weeks for ages 7 to 13We have fun activities for children and young people who want to try something new ordevelop their skills in an activity they already enjoy.

Unless they are coming to a skateboarding session, you will need to reserve your child’s placeby filling in the booking form on page 9. Also check out what your child needs to bring to eachsession on page 10.

Key to symbols

Suitable sports kit

Suitable footwear, such asfootball boots or trainers

Packed lunch

Whatyou

need

Plenty to drink and a snack

Swimming kit

Leisure activities Week 1 from 28 July to 29 July 2011Activity & age range Venue What it involves What you need Time CostWattbike FGLC Anyone aged 10 or more, including adults, can enjoy a fun Thurs 28 July £1 aRevolutions and energetic spinning class on revolutionary Wattbikes, 10am - 10.30am sessionAges 10+ which are used by Team GB!

Club Air FGLC Young people can workout alongside adults using the air Thurs 28 July £1.50Ages 10+ resistance gym equipment. Brilliant for toning and fitness. 10.30am child

- 11.15am £2 adult

Rookie Lifeguard FGLC Find out what it’s like to be a lifeguard on this two-day Thurs 28 & £15Ages 10 - 15 taster course. Includes dry and wetside training such Fri 29 July £20

as rescues and how to use a defibrillator. 9am - 11am

Gymnastics Course KELC Practise your gymnastics skills - including balance, jumping Thurs 28 & £15Ages 5 - 11 and landing, weight on hands and rotation. For all abilities. Fri 29 July £20

10am - 12pm

Football Week KELC Perfect your footy skills - including passing, tackling, Thurs 28 & £20Ages 8 - 14 shooting and dribbling. Fri 29 July £25

10am - 3pm

Art & Craft Week KELC Design and create some fantastic art and craft Thurs 28 & £20Ages 6 - 12 masterpieces in a variety of materials. Fri 29 July £25

10am - 3pm

Bird Box Painting BP Paint your very own bird box at this drop in event at Beacon Sat 30 July £3.50All ages Park’s Swinfen Broun Pavilion. There is no need to book 10am - 3pm a box

- just turn up. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Call the leisurecentre to book

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KELCKing Edward VI Leisure CentreKings Hill Road, Lichfield, Staffs, WS14 9DEtel: 01543 308782email: [email protected]

BPBeacon ParkSwan Road, Lichfield, Staffs, WS13 6QZtel: 01543 308869email: [email protected]

Key to venues and booking details

BLCBurntwood Leisure CentreHigh Street, Burntwood, Staffs, WS7 3XHtel: 01543 308810email: [email protected]

FGLCFriary Grange Leisure CentreEastern Avenue, Lichfield, Staffs, WS13 7EWtel: 01543 308842email: [email protected]

Summer activities at ourleisure centres and parksFrom cycling and swimming to badminton and bird boxpainting, we’re running loads of activities at our threeleisure centres and in Beacon Park this summer holiday.

To book any of the activities, please telephone, emailor pop into the venue where the activity is taking place.

Early birdLook out for the price in red. This is the early birdbooking discount, which is available on many of thecourses and activities running at Friary Grange or KingEdward VI leisure centres, if you book by Sunday 10July 2011.

Leisure activities Week 2 from 1 August to 7 August 2011Activity & age range Venue What it involves What you need Time CostHoliday Club BLC Fun-filled activities, including art and craft, games, sports and 1 - 5 August Day £15Ages 5 - 11 swimming. The sessions take place indoors and outside, and 9am - 4pm Week £60

are supervised by qualified play leaders. or 8.30am - Day £205.30pm Week £80

Swimming Course BLC Aimed at beginner swimmers, these sessions will introduce your 1 - 5 August £25Ages 4 - 5 child to the water and some basic swimming strokes. 9am - 9.30amAges 5 - 6 (4 - 5)

9.30am - 10am(5 - 6)

Streetcheer Course BLC An introduction to a fun, energetic new sport that’s a cross 1 - 5 August £25Ages 7 - 10 between street dance and cheerleading. 1pm - 2pm

Swimming Teachers BLC STA Certificate in Teaching Swimming - Beginners (STC[B]). 1 - 5 August £200Course Holders of this certificate can teach under the supervision of 9am - 6pmAges 16+ a qualified swimming teacher. Find out more at www.sta.co.uk

Tennis Coaching BLC Learn basic tennis skills, including forehand, backhand, 1 - 5 August £25Ages 5 - 11 volleying and serving. 3.30pm - 4.30pm

National Pool FGLC This qualification lasts two years and will mean you can work 1 - 5 August £200Lifeguard as a lifeguard. You must be able to swim at least 100 metres. 9am - 6pm £220Qualification The exam will be on Saturday 6 August.Ages 16+

Badminton FGLC Practise your badminton skills such as serving, drop shots and 1 - 5 August £15Coaching game play. For all abilities. 10am - 11am £20Ages 7 - 10 (7 - 10)Ages 11 - 16 11am - 12pm

(11 - 16)

Wattbike FGLC Anyone aged 10 or more, including adults, can enjoy a fun Tues 2 August £1 aRevolutions and energetic spinning class on revolutionary Wattbikes, 10am - 10.30am sessionAges 10+ which are used by Team GB!

Club Air FGLC Young people can workout alongside adults using air Tues 2 August & £1.50Ages 10+ resistance gym equipment. Brilliant for toning and fitness. Thurs 4 August Child

10,30am £2 adult

Sports Club FGLC Play different sports, such as football, rounders, dodgeball, 1 - 5 August £5*Ages 8 - 14 basketball, badminton and netball, and have a go at fun 10am - 12 noon £6*

circuit training sessions. *5 days for the price of 4 offer!

Basketball Course KELC Practise dribbling, blocking, passing and shooting hoops. 1 - 5 August £25Ages 8 - 14 10am - 12pm £30

Sports Days KELC Fun-filled sporty days that include football, rounders, 1 - 5 August £18.50*Ages 8 - 14 dodgeball, basketball, badminton, hockey, tag rugby and much 9am - 4pm £20*

more. Cost includes lunch. *5 days for the price of 4 offer! A day

Beacon Park BP Join us in Beacon Park to celebrate the summer. There will Thurs 4 August Free entryFun Day be sports, games and a giant teddy bears’ picnic, so don’t 11am - 3pmAll ages forget your teddy! Children must be accompanied by an adult.

There will be a small charge for some activities.


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Leisure activities Week 3from 8 August to 15 August 2011Activity & age range Venue What it involves What you need Time CostHoliday Club BLC Fun-filled activities, including art and craft, games, sports and 8 - 12 August Day £15Ages 5 - 11 swimming. The sessions take place indoors and outside, and 9am - 4pm Week £60


Swimming Course BLC Aimed at beginner swimmers, these sessions will introduce your 8 - 12 August £25Ages 4 - 5 child to the water and some basic swimming strokes. 9am - 9.30amAges 5 - 6 (4 - 5)

9.30am - 10am(5 - 6)

Swimming FGLC Helps to develop confidence for children with little or no 8 - 12 August £15Beginners 1 experience in the water. 9am - 9.30am or £18Ages 3+ 9.30am - 10am

Swimming FGLC Introducing children to swimming without water aids. 8 - 12 August £15Beginners 2 9am - 9.30am or £18Ages 3+ 9.30am -10am

Swimming FGLC These one hour sessions focus on swimming strokes and other 8 - 12 August £15Improvers skills such as skulling, treading water and swimming underwater. 9am - 10am £18Ages 5 - 16

Junior Triathlon FGLC For all budding triathletes, this camp offers training in swimming, 8 - 12 August £50Camp cycling and running, as well as transitions and working on core 9am - 3.30pm £55Ages 8 - 16 strength work. Bring a bike and helmet.

Dodgeball FGLC Three days of a fun, fast game to keep you fit and entertained Mon 8, Tues 9, £10Ages 8 - 14 this summer. Weds 10 August £15

10am - 11.30am

Wattbike FGLC Anyone aged 10 or more, including adults, can enjoy a fun Tues 9 & £1 aRevolutions and energetic spinning class on revolutionary Wattbikes, Thurs 11 August sessionAges 10+ which are used by Team GB! 10am - 10.30am

Club Air FGLC Young people can workout alongside adults using air Tues 9 & £1.50Ages 10+ resistance gym equipment. Brilliant for toning and fitness. Thurs 11 August child

10.30am - £2 adult11.15am a session

Gymnastics Course KELC Practise your gymnastics skills - including balance, jumping 8 - 12 August £25Ages 5 - 11 and landing, weight on hands and rotation. For all abilities. 10am - 12pm £30

Sports Days KELC Fun-filled sports days that includes football, rounders, 8 - 12 August £18.50*Ages 8 - 14 dodgeball, basketball, badminton, hockey, tag rugby and much 9am - 4pm £20*

more. Cost includes lunch. *5 days for the price of 4 offer! a day

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Activity & age range Venue What it involves What you need Time CostHoliday Club BLC Fun-filled activities, including art and craft, games, sports and 15 - 19 August Day £15Ages 5 - 11 swimming. The sessions take place indoors and outside, and 9am - 4pm Week £60


Rookie Lifeguard BLC Working towards your bronze or silver awards, you will spend 15 - 19 August £30Course one hour in the pool learning survival techniques and another 9am - 11amAges 8 - 12 hour outside the pool learning first aid.

Tennis Coaching BLC Learn basic tennis skills, including forehand, backhand, 15 - 19 August £25Ages 5 - 11 volleying and serving. 3.30pm - 4.30pm

Football Week FGLC Perfect your footy skills - including passing, tackling, shooting 15 - 19 August £20Ages 8 - 14 and dribbling. 10am - 2pm £25

Leisure activities Week 4from 15 August to 21 August 2011


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Leisure activities Week 4 (continued)from 15 August to 21 August 2011Activity & age range Venue What it involves What you need Time CostBadminton FGLC Practise your badminton skills such as serving, drop shots 15 - 19 August £15Coaching and game play. For all abilities. 10am - 11am £20Ages 7 - 10 (7 - 10)Ages 11 - 16 11am - 12pm

(11 - 16)



10.30am - £2 adult11.15am

Table Tennis KELC Learn lots of table tennis skills, including forehand and 15 - 19 August £25Course backhand shots. 10am -12pm £30Ages 8 - 15

Football Week KELC Perfect your footy skills - including passing, tackling, shooting 15 - 19 August £30Ages 8 - 14 and dribbling. 10am - 3pm £35

Leisure activities Week 5from 22 August to 28 August 2011Activity & age range Venue What it involves What you need Time CostHoliday Club BLC Fun-filled activities, including arts and crafts, games, sports and 22 - 26 August Day £15Ages 5 - 11 swimming. The sessions take place indoors and outside, and 9am - 4pm Week £60


Gymnastics BLC Practise your gymnastics skills - including balance, jumping 22 - 26 August £30Ages 5 - 11 and landing, weight on hands and rotation. For all abilities. 1pm - 3pm

Rookie Lifeguard BLC Working towards your bronze or silver awards, you will spend 22 - 26 August £30Course one hour in the pool learning survival techniques and another 9am - 11amAges 8 - 12 hour outside the pool learning first aid.

National Pool BLC This qualification lasts two years and will mean you can work 22 - 26 August £200Lifeguard as a lifeguard. You must be able to swim at least 100 metres. 9am - 5pmQualification The exam will be at the end of the week on Saturday 29Ages 16+ August, from 9am to 12 noon.

British Cycling FGLC A holiday activity scheme to learn mountain bike and Mon 22 - £31.50Go Ride road racing skills, with a Go Ride race on Friday. The price Thurs 25 AugustAges 6 - 16 includes bike and helmet hire, if needed. 10am - 2pm

Fri 26 August10am - 1pm

Swimming FGLC Helps to develop confidence for children with little or no 22 - 26 August £15Beginners 1 experience in the water. 9am - 9.30am or £18Ages 3+ 9.30am - 10am

Swimming FGLC Introducing children to swimming without water aids. 22 - 26 August £15Beginners 2 9am - 9.30am or £18Ages 3+ 9.30am -10am

Swimming FGLC These one hour sessions focus on swimming strokes and other 22 - 26 August £15Improvers skills such as skulling, treading water and swimming underwater. 9am - 10am £18Ages 5 - 16


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For more information visitwww.lichfielddc.gov.uk/summerfun

Leisure activities Week 5 (continued)from 22 August to 28 August 2011Activity & age range Venue What it involves What you need Time CostSports Club FGLC Play different sports, such as football, rounders, dodgeball, 22 - 26 August £5*Ages 8 - 14 basketball, badminton and netball, and have a go at fun circuit 10am - 12pm £6*

training sessions. *5 days for the price of 4 offer!



10.30am - £2 adult11.15am

Badminton KELC Practise your badminton skills such as your forehand, backhand 22 - 26 August £25Ages 8 - 15 and serves. 2pm - 4pm £30

Bat & Moth Night BP Discover the secrets of night time wildlife at Beacon Park. Fri 26 August £2.50All ages Children must be accompanied by an adult. Remember to wrap 8.30pm till late

up warm and bring a torch.

Fairy Walk BP Come in fancy dress and hear a magical story about Beacon Sun 28 August FreeAll ages Park’s fairies, followed by a walk to try to spot some fairies, 11am, 1pm &

Lasts up to an hour. All children must be accompanied by an 3pmadult. There is no need to book - just come to the tennis courts.

Leisure activities Week 6from 30 August to 4 September 2011(because of the bank holiday, this week starts on a Tuesday)Activity & age range Venue What it involves What you need Time CostSwimming Lessons FGLC These half hour sessions will be led by trainee swim coaches, 30 August - £12

who will be supervised by instructors. 2 September £15

Swimming Helps to develop confidence for children with little or noBeginners 1 experience in the water.Ages 3+ All sessions

available at -Swimming Introducing children to swimming without water aids. 9am - 9.30am,Beginners 2 9.30am - 10am,Ages 3+ 4pm - 4.30pm or

4.30pm - 5pmSwimming Focusing on swimming strokes and other skills such as skulling,Improvers treading water and swimming underwater.Ages 5 - 16

Intermediate/ Building up the main strokes and other skills such as sculling,Advanced treading water and swimming underwater.Ages 8 - 16

Wattbike FGLC Anyone aged 10 or more, including adults, can enjoy a fun Tues 30 August £1 aRevolutions and energetic spinning class on revolutionary Wattbikes, & Thurs 1 Sept sessionAges 10+ which are used by Team GB! 10am - 10.30am

Club Air FGLC Young people can workout alongside adults using air Tues 30 August £1.50Ages 10+ resistance gym equipment. Brilliant for toning and fitness. & Thurs 1 Sept child

10.30am - £2 adult11.15am

Table Tennis KELC Learn lots of table tennis skills, including forehand and 30 August - £20Course backhand shots. 2 September £25Ages 8 - 15 10am -12pm

Art & Craft Week KELC Design and create some fantastic art and craft 30 August - £30Ages 6 - 12 masterpieces in a variety of materials. 2 September £35

10am - 3pm


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Please fill in this form in block letters and complete a separate form for each child.

Playscheme & Play Activity Week Booking Form 2011

Week Week or day/s Playscheme venue or play activity Cost Office use only

Week 1

1 - 5 August

Week 2

8 - 12 August

Week 3

15 - 19 August

Week 4

22 - 26 August

Total cost

Child's name

Date of birth

Address

Postcode

Parent’s name

Home phone no.

Mobile number(s)

Daytime number

Email

Does your child have any known allergies, medical conditions, or istaking any prescribed medication? Yes NoIf yes, please give more information

Do you feel your child would benefit from additional support?

Yes No

If yes, please give more information

You may be asked to complete another form so that we can make sure yourchild receives the support they require.

1. Child’s details2. Collection detailsNames of relatives or friends who can collect your child from aplayscheme or play activity

Name

Daytime number

Mobile number

Name

Daytime number

Mobile number

3. Medical help and photo consentDo you give permission for your child to be photographed and for thisto be used by the council for promotional purposes, includingappearing in the local press?

Yes No

I consent to any emergency medical or first aid treatment for my childduring the 2011 summer of fun programme.

Parent’s signature

Date

The information you have provided is protected under the DataProtection Act 1998 and can only be used for the purpose for which ithas been provided. Lichfield District Council may keep details of thisinformation to promote other leisure services you may be interested in.If you want to receive this information, please tick the box.

4. Activity booking for playschemes and play activity weeks (see page 2). Places often fill up quickly, so we recommend you selecta second choice of playscheme. Please write this under your first choice, but leave it blank if you’re not making a second choice.

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Please send to:Play DevelopmentKing Edward VI Leisure Centre,Kings Hill Road, Lichfield, Staffs, WS14 9DE

I am paying: by cheque by postal order over the phone booking no.

Have you remembered to include a completed booking form for each child and a stamped, self-addressed envelope? If applyingfor a concessionary place, also include proof that you receive income support, job seekers allowance or are a member of PoP.

5. Payment

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Payment

You can pay by cheque, standing order or over the phone.

If you are paying by cheque or postal order, please make it payable to Lichfield District Council and write your name andaddress on the back (if it’s a cheque).

You can pay over the phone by calling 01543 308786 from Monday to Friday, between 9.30am and 1pm. After yourchild’s place has been confirmed over the phone, please fill in the booking form and add the booking number in thepayment section and send it to us.

Useful information for playschemes and play activity weeks

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Only fill in the form on page 9 if you are booking a playscheme orplay activity week. All the other summer activities can be bookedthrough our leisure centres.

Play leadersWe employ and train our play leaders and play rangers. We alsocarry out criminal disclosure checks on all our employees whowork with children. There will be someone trained in first aid ateach site.

What will your child need at the playscheme oractivity week?. Packed lunch and a plastic bottle of water. T-shirt for messy activities. Sun hat and a long-sleeved top for sun protection. Sun cream labelled with child’s name. Appropriate footwear and clothing - casual clothes asplaying can get messy and active!. Prescribed medication - you will need to complete adaily permission slip, available at the venue

Can my child take any personal items?We cannot take responsibility for any personal belongings, such asiPods, electronic games and mobile phones, and ask that childrendo not bring them.

What happens if we arrive late?If your child is going to arrive at a playscheme session after10.15am, please tell the play leader the day before, or contact theplay development team before 10.15am on the day by calling01543 308768.

Are playscheme places available on the day?You are welcome to come along on the day to see if there are anyplaces available. If the playscheme is full, but a child has notarrived by 10.15am, you can take their place.

Can my child book with a friend?If you put the application forms in the same envelope, we will doour best to place them on the same playscheme.

How can I book at the concessionary rate?10% of our playscheme places can be booked at aconcessionary rate. However, places are limited so make sure youbook early to avoid disappointment.

The concessionary rate is available for Lichfield Districtresidents who are:. on income support or job seekers allowance. Play on Prescription members (PoP). booking for a third or subsequent child in the family

Cancellation policy for playschemes and playactivity weeks

When booking a place on any of our playschemes or activityweeks, it is your responsibility to make sure that they aresuitable for your child’s needs.

If you cancel your child’s place on or before 9 July 2011, we willrefund your money by cheque, less a £10 administration fee.

You can transfer your child’s place up to 9 July, but only if thealternative place is available.

We cannot offer any refunds if you cancel your child’s place after10 July 2011. This is because Lichfield District Council subsidiseseach playscheme and play activity, and it is unlikely that the placecan be re-sold after this date.

How to book playschemes or activity weeks

. Booking starts on Monday 23 May..Complete a registration form for each child. You can eitherphotocopy the form on page 9 or download one fromwww.lichfielddc.gov.uk/summerfun. Include a stamped, self-addressed envelope with yourbooking form.. If applying for a concessionary place, please includeproof that you receive income support or job seekersallowance (a recent letter will do). If you are a member ofPlay on Prescription, please write your PoP card numberon the bottom of the booking form.

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