Half-term on the horizon

The October half-term may only be one-week long, but it's amazing what the Charlton community scheme can cram into just five days. No fewer than 23 football courses have been planned by the Addicks for October 24-28th for youngsters between the ages of five to 15 years old.

And a number of Charlton's first-team players are due to attend some of the courses to meet youngsters and sign autographs.

The sessions range from five-day courses to specially-arranged one-day disability events - with full details of the planned schedule available below and by calling 020-8850 2866.

Each player will receive a certificate of attendance and a Charlton goodie bag on completing the course - and there are also plenty of prizes up for grabs.

Parents were urged to book their places quickly by Charlton's community scheme project manager Jason Morgan, who said: "After the long drawn out programme of courses during the summer, the October half-term sees a real whirlwind of activity.

"Places are rapidly filling up so I would highly recommend booking as soon as possible to avoid disappointment."

He added: "For young boys and girls from Greenwich and Bexley stretching down to the south coast we offer top-class coaching for all levels of ability and the emphasis is always centred around fun and enjoyment."

Parents considering enrolling their children on the courses that run between 10am to 3pm unless otherwise stated, are advised to book as soon as possible. For an application form call 020-8850 266.

Five-day courses - Monday, October 24th to Friday, October 28th

1. Avery Hill Club, off Avery Hill Road, Eltham - £44 (with mini goals)

2. Sevenoaks Preparatory School, Sevenoaks - £44

3. Greenwich Royal Park, Blackheath Gate, Charlton Way, SE10 - £44

4. Coldharbour Leisure Centre, Chapel Farm Road, Eltham - £44 (advanced course with mini-goals, for over eight-year-olds only)

5. Goals Soccer Centre, Graham Road, Bexleyheath (behind Asda) - £44

6. Erith Sports Centre, Avenue Road, Erith - £44

7. London Playing Fields, Shooters Hill, Charlton - £44

8. Dartford Goals Centre, Green Street, Green Road, Dartford - £44

9. Istead Rise FC, Istead Rise playing fields, Gravesend - £44

One-day courses

10. Monday, October 24th - Hall Place Park, Bexley - £12 (with mini goals)

15. Monday, October 24th - Dover Rangers, River Recreation, Dover - £12

11. Tuesday, October 25th - King George's Park, Longfield Road, Sidcup - £12

16. Tuesday, October 25th - Capel Le Ferne school, Folkestone - £12

12. Wednesday, October 26th - King George's Park, Longfield Road, Sidcup - £12

13. Thursday, October 27th - Hall Place, Bexley - £12

14. Friday, October 28th - CAFC training ground, Sparrows Lane, Eltham - £15 (maximum 50 places)

Two-day courses

17. Monday, October 14th to Tuesday, October 25th - Cherry Orchard recreation ground, Whitstable - £20

18. Wednesday, October 26th - Herne Hill Herons, Herne Hill, Faversham - £12

19. Thursday, October 27th to Friday, October 28th - Chatham House Grammar School, Ramsgate - £20

Girls-only courses

20. Tuesday, Oct 25th to Wednesday, October 26th - Avery Hill Club, Eltham, £20 21. Thursday, October 27th to Friday, October 28th - Goals Soccer Centre, Bexleyheath - £20

Disability courses

DC1. Monday, October 24th to Wednesday, October 26th - Goals Soccer Centre, Bexleyheath - £30

DC2. Thursday, October 27th to Friday, October 28th - Avery Hill Club, off Avery Hill Road, Eltham -£20

More details are available from the community scheme office on 020-8850 2866.