PCC, Festus Akinbusoye has announced the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner funded programme for young people this summer across Bedfordshire.
The ‘Summer of Fun and Focus’ is fully funded by the OPCC and aims to give young people between the ages of 4 and 16 the opportunity to learn skills in focus, confidence and health by attending Boxing and Martial Arts classes ran by local businesses in communities.
Summer of Fun and Focus timetable
| Class | Date | Time | Age group |
| Free Intro to Boxing for Young People in The Coffee Tavern, Eaton Bray | Monday 9th August | 11:00 – 12:30 or
12:45 – 14:15 |
11-16-year olds |
| Free Boxing programme for young people in Kempston, Beds (11-12 year olds) | Monday 9th – Friday 13th August | 10:00 – 13:00 every day | 11-12-year olds |
| Free Intro to Boxing for Young People in Toddington Services & Social Club – Tuesday 10th August 2021 | Tuesday 10th August | 11:00 – 12:30 or
12:45 – 14:15 |
11-16-year olds |
| Free Boxing Session for Young People at Luton Town Boxing Club (Multiple dates available) – Bedfordshire PCC | Tuesday 10th August
Tuesday 17th August Tuesday 24th August |
09:00 – 10:30 (4 – 9 year olds) 10:45 – 12:15 (10 – 16 year olds) 12:30 – 14:00 (10 – 16 year olds) |
4-16 year olds |
| Free Intro to Boxing for Young People at Astral Park Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire | Friday 13th August | 11:00 – 12:30 or
12:45 – 14:15
|
11-16 year olds |
| FREE Boxing programme for young people in Kempston, Beds (13-14 years old) | Monday 16th – Friday 20th August | 10:00 – 13:00 every day | 13-14 year olds |
| Free Boxing Sessions for Young People at The Rufus Centre, Flitwick | Monday 16th August | 11:00 – 12:30 or
12:45 – 14:15 |
11-16 year olds |
| Free Martial Arts for Young People at Bushmead Community Centre, Luton | Monday 16 August | 11:00 – 12:30 (4-9 year olds)
12:45 – 14:15 (10 – 16 year olds) |
4-16 year olds |
| Free Intro to Boxing for Young People in Linslade, Bedfordshire
|
Tuesday 17th August | 11:00 – 12:30 or
12:45 – 14:15
|
11-16 year olds |
| Free Boxing Session for Young People in Queens Park – Tuesday 17th August | Tuesday 17th August | 11:45 – Girls only
13:00 – Boys only 14:15 – mixed gender |
11-16 year olds |
| Free Martial Arts for Young People at The Coffee Tavern, Eaton Bray – Tuesday 17th August 2021 | Tuesday 17th August | 11:00 – 12:30 (4-9 year olds)
12:45 – 14:15 (10 – 16 year olds) |
4-16 year olds |
| Free Intro to Martial Arts for Young People at Queens Park Community Centre | Wednesday 18th August | 11:00 – 12:30 (4-9 year olds)
12:45 – 14:15 (10 – 16 year olds) |
4-16 year olds |
| Free Intro to Boxing for Young People in Downside Community Centre, Dunstable Wednesday
|
Wednesday 18th August | 11:00 – 12:30 or 12:45 – 14:15 | 11-16 year olds |
| Free Martial Arts for Young People at Downside Community Centre, Dunstable | Thursday 19th August | 11:00 – 12:30 (4-9 year olds)
12:45 – 14:15 (10-16 year olds) |
4-16 year olds |
| Free Boxing Sessions for Young People at Village Green Pavilion, Houghton Regis | Thursday 19th August | 11:00 – 12:30 or
12:45 – 14:15 |
11-16 year olds |
| Free Intro to Boxing for Young People in Orchard Community Centre, Biggleswade – Friday 20th August | Friday 20th August | 11:00 – 12:30 or
12:45 – 14:15 |
11-16 year olds |
| Free Intro to Martial Arts for Young People at Toddington Social Club – Monday 23rd August 2021 | Monday 23rd August | 11:00 – 12:30 (4-9 year olds)
12:45 – 14:15 (10-16 year olds) |
4-16 year olds |
| Free Intro to Boxing for Young People in Orchard Community Centre, Biggleswade – Monday 23rd August 2021 | Monday 23rd August | 11:00 – 12:30 or
12:45 – 14:15 |
11-16 year olds |
| Free Intro to Martial Arts for Young People at The Rufus Centre, Flitwick | Tuesday 24th August | 11:00 – 12:30 (4-9 year olds)
12:45 – 14:15 (10-16 year olds) |
4-16 year olds |
| FREE Boxing programme for young people in Kempston, Beds (15-17 years old) – w/c Monday 23rd | Monday 23rd – Friday 27th August | 10:00 – 13:00 every day | 15-17 year olds |
Police and Crime Commissioner, Mr Akinbusoye said “In response to community meetings, I have been holding across Bedfordshire I am funding these free activities to support families and young people this summer. I hope those attending the sessions will acquire skills in a healthy and balanced lifestyle for the mind and body. Our young people deserve some fun after the last 16 months and our communities will also be supported by the work our partners will do with them.”
Classes are available to book now via our website here and the links above. Look out for more classes being added across Bedfordshire very soon!