WPCC Easter Short Breaks Bulletin 2024

Your Guide to , and for children & young adults aged 0 - 25yrs who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

WHAT IS THE SHORT BREAKS BULLETIN?

The Short Breaks Bulletin brings together as many SEND inclusive activities, leisure and social opportunities in Wiltshire (and surrounding areas) as possible.

The activities listed may be for a specific age range or groups based on needs. Some activities are specifically run for children/young people with SEND, but there are also a number of activities that are inclusive of SEND and the organiser has requested that you contact before booking to discuss your child/young person’s needs/requirements to ensure they can be appropriately accommodated.

Anyone in Wiltshire can use the Short Breaks Bulletin to access inclusive opportunities for young people with SEND.

If you chose the Barnardo’s Activity Club or COMBO option when registering for the Short Breaks Scheme, you should be receiving direct contact from Barnardo’s regarding options for booking these activity clubs.

How to use the Short Breaks Bulletin: -

 Each activity in the Contents has been given an item number which corresponds to the activity name.

 Find out more about a specific activity, who to contact and how to book by looking up the item number on the Activities Information list and using the contacts or web link provided.

 You may find QR Codes for certain activities or for our registration form; you may be able to simply open your camera and they will automatically scan, or you may have to download a QR scanning app (for free). Once scanned, they will take you directly to the website link.

Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy at the time of going to print, but we recommend that you ALWAYS check to see whether there have been any changes to times/dates/availability of any sessions advertised before attending.

(26) Hidden Woods – Holiday Club - Farleigh Wood

(27) Hidden Woods – Saplings (Parent & Toddler Group) - Farleigh Wood

(28) Bruce Accessible Boats - Day Hire - Great Bedwyn

(29) Wiltshire Creative - Relaxed Performance - Salisbury

(30) Wiltshire Creative - Get Creative, Make Music! - Salisbury

(31) Holburne Museum - Art Camps - Bath

(35) Swindon & Cricklade Railway - Easter Egg-spress egg hunt - Swindon

(36) Hope Nature Centre - Animal Park - Southwick

(37) Chippenham Museum - Family Creative Activities - Chippenham

(38) Wiltshire Wildlife – Wildlife Watch Groups - Pewsey, Salisbury & Cricklade

(39) Wiltshire Wildlife – Egg-citing Family Fun - Salisbury & Cricklade

(43) Soft Play Centre Activities - Various Locations

Activities Information

Listings 1 - 25 include clubs that are targeted at children & young people who have SEND, and are therefore more likely to be able to support/accommodate more complex needs. However, we would still recommend contacting the provider before booking/attending to discuss suitability and whether they are able to meet your child/ young person's needs.

1. Elizabeth House Salisbury - Blue Skies

Dates: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10.00am - 2.30pm. (Excluding Bank Holidays)

Age: 16+ year olds.

Location: Elizabeth House Social Centre, 1 Nelson Road, Salisbury, SP1 3LT

Cost: £40.00 full day or £22.40 for half day

Who: Young People & Adults with SEN/Disabilities.

Activities: Art, cooking, collage making and more! Bring packed lunch.

More Info: Call 01722 323783 or email freda.elizabethhouse@eh-sc.co.uk

2. Elizabeth House - Social Club

Opening times: Mondays and Wednesdays, 6.00pm – 9.30pm. (Excluding Bank Holidays)

Age: 16+ year olds.

Location: Elizabeth House Social Centre, 1 Nelson Road, Salisbury, SP1 3LT

Cost: £22.50 per person per session.

Who: Young People & Adults with SEN/Disabilities and/or Mental Health Disabilities

Activities: Art, cooking, collage making and more! Bring Packed lunch.

More Info: Call 01722 323783 or email freda.elizabethhouse@eh-sc.co.uk

3. 4Youth - No Limits Youth Club

Opening times: Mondays, 6.30pm - 9.00pm.

Location: Atworth Youth Centre, Studley Farm Lane, Bath Road, Atworth, Cost: £2.00 per young person. Carers: Free.

Age: 13 - 25 year olds.

Who: Young people with SEND.

Activities: Cooking & baking, Sewing & Stitching, Pool & Table tennis, Drawing & Writing, Football & Basketball, Karaoke & Just dance, Job search and CV writing and much more!.

More Info: Call: 01225 667327 or email: hello@4youth.org.uk . Visit: www.youngmelksham.org.uk/youth-clubs/no-limits youth

4. Springfield Inclusive Sensory Play

Opening times: Thursday 4th April, 2.00pm - 4.00pm. Saturday 6th April, 3.00pm - 5.00pm.

Location: Springfield Community Campus, Beechfield Road, Corsham, SN13 9DN

Cost: 1st child: £3.50. Additional children: £2.00. Under 2s: Free.

Age: 0 - 12 year olds.

Activities: Inclusive play for disabled and/or neurodivergent children and young people.

More Info: Visit: https://m.facebook.com/groups/611253470610194

5. Aero Badminton

Opening times: Chippenham: Mondays, 7.30pm - 9.30pm.

Chippenham: Tuesdays, 8.00pm - 10.00pm.

Chippenham: Thursdays, 6.00pm - 8.00pm (Families & Juniors).

Melksham: Fridays, 7.00pm - 9.00pm.

Location: Mondays: The Dome, Chippenham Sports Club, Bristol Road, Chippenham, SN15 1NH

Tuesdays: Sheldon School, Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, SN14 6HJ.

Thursdays: Hardenhuish School Sports Hall, Chippenham, SN14 6RJ

Fridays: Melksham Campus, Market Place, SN12 6ES.

Cost: First session: Free. Adults: £6.00. Juniors: £3.00. (Annual membership available)

Age: Adults: 19+ year olds. Juniors: 6 - 18 year olds.

Please contact the provider before attending to discuss your child/young person’s needs or requirements so that they can ensure they are able to provide appropriate support.

Activities: Friendly badminton club that caters for players of all ages and abilities.

More Info: More information online: www.aerobc.co.uk/wilts/ or you can contact via email: committe.members@aerobc.co.uk

6. Fairfield Farm Trust - Living Well Social Club

Opening times: Various, depending on the scheduled activity.

Location: The club happens weekly, from a variety of local places.

Cost: Various, depending on the scheduled activity.

Age: 18+ year olds.

Who: Ex Fairfield students and any other over 18s with additional needs.

They ask that attendees become a member of the club, so if you are interested then you need to contact Fairfield to ask for an application form.

Activities: Various activities like Cinema, Karaoke, Bowling, Pool and Socialising.

More Info: Visit: https://fairfieldtrust.org.uk/social-club/or Email: ria-jane.cann@ffc.ac.uk

7. Neptune Aquatics - Starfish Hydrotherapy Pool

Opening times: Saturdays: 4.30pm - 5.15pm. Sundays: 2.00pm - 2.45pm.

Location: Springfield School Chippenham, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1QF

Cost: Adults (Over 16): £8.75. Child (0 - 16 years old): £4.25. (Booking and pre-payment essential!)

Age: All ages.

Who: All families with children with Special Needs/Disabilities.

Activities: Open swimming sessions.

More Info: Contact on 01249 735366 or Email: starfish@neptuneaquatics.co.uk

Visit: www.neptuneaquatics.co.uk/starfish-hydrotherapy-pool/home

8. PAN Disability Football - Devizes

Opening times: Mondays, 5.00pm - 6.00pm.

Age: 12 - 16 years old

Location: Green Lane, Devizes, SN10 5EP

Cost: Free

Who: Young people with any disability.

Activities: Inclusive football sessions.

More Info: Email: Lyndon.taylor@wiltshirefa.com

9. Wiltshire Music Centre - West Of England Youth Orchestra Relaxed Family Concert

Dates: Friday 12th April, 3.00pm or 6.00pm.

Age: Families.

Location: St. Margaret’s Hall, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1DE.

Cost: Adult - £16.00. Under 18s and Students - £8.00

Who: A relaxed event is ideal for anyone who would benefit from a more informal approach to noise & movement in the space, or would feel more at ease knowing they can enter & exit freely.

If you are interested in attending then please contact beforehand to discuss any needs and/or requirements to make sure they can be appropriately accommodated.

Activities: A family adventure through the whizzpopping stories of Roald Dahl.

More Info: Call 01225 860 100 or email: info@wiltshiremusic.org.uk Visit: www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk/event/west-of-england-youth-orchestra-relaxed-family-concert/

10. Rein & Shine - Pony Day

Opening times: Tuesday 2nd and Friday 5th April, 9.30am – 3.00pm.

Location: Rein and Shine Equestrian Centre, 1 Buryhill Farm, Braydon, SN5 0AD.

Cost: £91.00 per child.

Age: All ages.

Who: Led beginners and upwards.

Activities: Grooming and horse care, a full length group riding lesson. Stable routines with the ponies, riding games in the afternoon.

11. Rein & Shine - Pony Camp

Opening times: Wednesday 3rd - Thursday 4th April, 9.30am – 3.00pm

Location: Rein and Shine Equestrian Centre, 1 Buryhill Farm, Braydon, SN5 0AD

Cost: £190.00 per child (2 day block). Non-residential

Age: All ages.

Who: Independent riders only!

Activities: 2 day camp: 2 days of pony 4 riding sessions, games and rosettes.

ALL REIN & SHINE ACTIVITIES:

Please contact beforehand to discuss any needs and/or requirements to make sure they can be appropriately accommodated.

Late collections are £20.00 per child and early drop-offs are £20.00 per child per hour. Bring packed lunch. Bring gloves & weather suitable clothing. Long hair needs to be tied back without grips or clips.

More Info: Call: 01666 860068 or Email: info@reinandshine.co.uk

Visit: www.reinandshine.co.uk/riding-school/riding-courses/pony-days-camps/

12. Kodachi Special Needs Judo

Opening times: Thursdays, 6.30pm - 8.00pm.

Age: 11+ year olds.

Location: Southville Centre, Beauley Road, Southville, Bristol, BS3 1QG.

Cost: First session: Free. Further sessions: £5.00 per child.

Who: SEND individuals and their family/carers

Please contact to discuss any needs/requirements and the appropriateness of attending with your young person.

Activities: Martial arts club.

More Info: Email: richbennett-@hotmail.com Telephone: 07724966942

13. Delta Tennis Centre - Inclusive Tennis

Opening times: Tuesdays, 5.00pm - 6.00pm.

Wednesdays, 1.00pm - 2.00pm.

Age: 18+ Years old.

Location: Delta Tennis Centre, Welton Rd, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7XF.

Cost: Tuesday: £5.00 per person.

Wednesday: £3.50 per person.

Who: Inclusive session

More Info: Call: 01793 872699. Email: delta@gll.org

Visit: www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/swindon/delta-tennis-centre/timetable

14. Delta Tennis Centre - Pickleball

Opening times: Tuesdays, 10.00am - 12.00pm.

Age: 18+ Years old.

Location: Delta Tennis Centre, Welton Rd, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7XF.

Cost: £4.00 per person.

Who: Inclusive session

More Info: Call: 01793 872699. Email: delta@gll.org

Visit: www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/swindon/delta-tennis-centre/timetable

15. Boccia

Opening times: Saturday 13th April, 10.00am - 12.00pm.

Age: 12+ year olds.

Location: Guide Hut, Coate, Devizes Road, Devizes, SN10 3LU.

Cost: £2.00 per person.

Who: Any young people with learning disabilities.

Please contact to discuss any needs/requirements before attending.

Activities: Sports activities.

More Info: Contact: Geoff Mascall on 07703 203893.

16. Cue Zone Snooker Club - Bristol

Opening times: Friday 5th April, 11.00am - 1.00pm.

Age: 18+ years old

Location: The Greenway Centre, Doncaster Road, Southmead, Bristol, BS10 5PY

Cost: £3.00 per person. (Equipment provided - refreshments available)

Who: 18+ year olds and adults with learning disabilities.

Activities: Snooker club with 15/15 snooker, trick shot tuition, competitions and more!

More Info: Contact Bob Hill by Telephone: 07876184774 Email: thesnookercoach@gmail.com

17. Wiltshire Music Centre - Zone Club

Dates: Saturday 6th April, 10.00am - 2.30pm.

Age: 16+ year olds.

Location: St. Margaret’s Hall, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1DE

Cost: £25.00 per person. (First session is FREE).

Who: Young adults with learning disabilities.

It is useful for the provider if you can make contact before attending to discuss any needs and requirements to ensure they can be appropriately accommodated.

Activities: Monthly music-making project. Create your own music, lyrics, dance & films, while supported by musicians, music therapists, film-makers & theatre practitioners.

More Info: Email: zoneclub@wiltshiremusic.org.uk

Visit: www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk/learn-take-part/zone-club

18. South Wilts Mencap - Dolphins Swimming Group

Opening times: Saturday 6th April, 5.00pm - 6.00pm.

Age: 18+ year olds.

Location: Five Rivers Leisure Centre, Hulse Road, Salisbury, SP1 3NR.

Cost: Members: £3.00. Non Members: £5.00. Carers/Guardians - FREE.

Who: People with disabilities and/or additional needs, their families, carers, & friends.

For those who require assistance in or out of the water, they must be accompanied by someone (carer/family/guardian) who can provide the assistance in and out of the water and who is a competent swimmer.

Activities: Do you have a disability or special/additional needs and love swimming? You can enjoy the pool in a safe and welcoming environment at this session.

More Info: If you would like to join these sessions, please contact Pip: pip.reis@southwitsmencap.org.uk or Sarah: sarah@southwiltsmencap.org.uk Or for more info visit: www.southwiltsmencap.org.uk/dolphins-swimming-group/

19. Seeds 4 Success - Bridging Club

Opening times: Tuesdays, 6.30pm - 9.00pm.

Age: 11 - 18 years old.

Activities: Meet others in your local community, develop social skills, and undertake valuable practical learning opportunities and experiences that will help them later in life.

20. Seeds 4 Success - Bridging Club Plus

Opening times: Thursday 11th April, 7.00pm - 9.00pm. (2nd & 4th Thursday each month)

Age: 15 - 25 years old.

Activities: Opportunity to develop a range of life skills & make new friends. Range of creative & practical activities e.g. making & putting up shelves, building a compost bin & batik.

SEEDS 4 SUCCESS ACTIVITIES:

Cost: Free.

Location: Mere Youth Centre, BA12 6EP. Transport can be arranged from surrounding areas (contact for more information).

Who: Any young person with a special need or disability

More Info: Contact Ali: ali@seeds4success.org.uk if or visit:

Bridging Club: www.seeds4success.org.uk/bridging-project

Bridging Club Plus: www.seeds4success.org.uk/bridging-project-0

21. Bath MENCAP & Gateway Sports Club - Badminton, Fun Sports & Swimming

Dates: Thursdays 4th and 11th April.

Opening Times: Dry Sports: 6.30pm - 7.15pm. Swimming pool: 7.30pm - 8.30pm.

Age: 5 years old - Adults. (Under 18s with family/carer support)

Location: Bath Sports & Leisure Centre, North Parade, Bath, BA2 4ET

Cost: Dry Sports: £1.50 per person. Swimming pool: £1.50 per person.

Who: Families with children of all ages with any disability or learning difficulty.

Activities: Family badminton or fun team games followed by exclusive use of the pool.

More Info: Contact Lisa Sumsion on 07743 677837 or email lisasum1@outlook.com

22. All Aboard Watersports – Multi-Watersport Holiday Club

Opening times: Monday 1st - Friday 5th April or Monday 8th - Friday 12th April, 10.00am – 4.00pm.

Cost: £60.00 per day.

Bring a packed lunch & change of clothes!

Age: 8 – 16 years old

Who: Young people as well as their friends, family and carers.

If you are interested in attending then please contact beforehand to discuss any needs and/or requirements to make sure they can be appropriately accommodated.

Activities: Canoeing, kayaking, rowing, sailing or raft building (weather dependent)

Location: Baltic Wharf, Cumberland Road, Bristol, BS1 6XG.

More Info: Email: admin@allaboardwatersports.co.uk Call: 0117 929 0801 or Book online at: www.allaboardwatersports.co.uk

23. All Aboard Watersports – Powerability, Paddleability & Sailability

Opening times: Saturdays, 10.30am - 12.30pm.

Location: Baltic Wharf, Cumberland Road, Bristol, BS1 6XG.

Cost: £6.00 per person.

Age: 8 – 16 years old

Who: Designed to enable people with additional support needs to access and to experience the joy of being out on the water.

BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL!

You must complete a registration form before attending.

More information and how to book:

Email: sailability@allaboardwatersports.co.uk Call: 0117 929 0801. or visit:

Powerability - www.allaboardwatersports.co.uk/book-with-us/courses/course/powerability/

Paddleability - www.allaboardwatersports.co.uk/book-with-us/courses/course/paddleability/

Sailability - www.allaboardwatersports.co.uk/book-with-us/courses/course/sailability/

24. Adaptive Martial Arts (AMA) - Zoom Sessions

Opening times: Tuesdays, 6.00pm - 7.00pm.

Age: All ages

Location: Online via Zoom

Cost: Free.

Who: The class is designed to be an interactive beginner’s class.

Activities: Beginners class introducing people to martial arts and self defence.

More info: www.adaptivema.co.uk/online-classes

25. Freedog (Swindon) - SEND Sessions

Dates: Sundays 7th and 14th April, 4.45pm - 6.00pm.

Age: 5+ year olds.

Location: Freedog Urban Activity Centre, Swindon, SN2 8HB.

Cost: Early Bird: £8.00 per child. Standard: £14.00 per child. First Carer/Adult: Free.

Who: SEND individuals and their family/carers.

Activities: Catch some air in the trampoline park, dive into the foam pits and explore the ninja course in a more relaxed environment with the support of their friendly crew members.

More Info: Call 01793 251555 or visit: https://freedogswindon.com/session/send-sessions/

Activities Information

Listings 26 - 43 include clubs/events that try to be as inclusive as possible, but many have limited capacity & cannot support complex needs or provide 1:1 support.

Please always contact these individual club/activity organisers to discuss suitability and whether they are able to meet your child/ young person's needs.

26. Hidden Woods – Holiday Club

Opening times: Tuesday 2nd - Thursday 4th April, 10.00am - 4.00pm

Monday 8th - Thursday 11th April, 10.00am - 4.00pm (Play area in camp for early drop offs or late pick ups - additional cost)

Location: Farleigh Wood, BA2 7NH

Cost: £35.00 per child (5 day pass: £157.50. 10 day pass: £280.00)

Age: 8 - 13 years old

Please contact beforehand to discuss any needs and/or requirements to make sure they can be appropriately accommodated.

Activities: Bushcraft, environmental art, woodland crafts & games & campfires

More Info: Email: hello@hiddenwoods.co.uk Call: 01373 823832 or book online at: www.hiddenwoods.co.uk/holiday-clubs/

27. Hidden Woods – Saplings (Parent & Toddler Group)

Opening times: Fridays 5th & 12th April, 9.00am – 10.30am or 11.00am - 12.30pm

Location: Farleigh Wood, BA2 7NH

Cost: Child: £10.00 per session. Accompanying Adult: Free. Infants: Free Additional siblings: £5.00 per session. (Hot drinks provided - please bring a snack to share with the group if possible)

Age: 1 - 5 years old. (Older siblings are welcome onto the activities during the holidays)

An adult from each family must stay. Maximum supervision ratio: 1 adult to 3 children

Please contact beforehand to discuss any needs and/or requirements to make sure they can be appropriately accommodated.

Activities: Bushcraft, environmental art, woodland crafts & games & campfires

More Info: Email: hello@hiddenwoods.co.uk Call: 01373 823832 or book: www.hiddenwoods.co.uk/toddler-groups

28. Bruce Accessible Boats - Day Hire

Opening Times: Saturday 30th March - Sunday 14th April, 10.00am - 4.00pm.

Location: Great Bedwyn Wharf, Brook Street, Great Bedwyn, SN8 3PB

Cost: £250.00 per day for up to 12 people.

There may be grants available for families, the Turn2Us website offers a grant search tool which can be found here: https://grants-search.turn2us.org.uk/

Age: Families.

Activities: Fully accessible wide-beam canal boats with full size kitchen and accessible toilet. The boats are available for day hire, complete with a skipper and crew.

More Info: Email: bookings@katrust.org.uk Call: or Book online at: https://bruceboats.katrust.org.uk/day-hire/

29. Wiltshire Creative - The Adventures of The Little Red Hen

Dates: Tuesday 9th April and Wednesday 10th April.

Opening times: Tuesday 9th April: 2.00pm - 3.00pm.

Wednesday 10th April: 11.00am - 12.00pm or 2.00pm - 3.00pm.

Location: Salisbury Playhouse, Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, SP2 7RA

Cost: From £12.00 per person.

Age: 3 - 10 year olds.

Please contact beforehand to discuss any needs and/or requirements to make sure they can be appropriately accommodated.

Activities: An energetic adaptation of this much-loved story, featuring a breath-taking combination of brilliant puppetry, live music and unforgettable comedy.

More Info: Email: info@wiltshirecreative.co.uk or Call: 01722 320 333 Visit their website: www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk/events/the-adventures-of-the-little-red-hen-2

30. Wiltshire Creative - Get Creative, Make Music!

Opening times: Tuesday 9th April, 10.15am - 12.30pm or 1.30pm - 3.45pm.

Location: Salisbury Playhouse, Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, SP2 7RA

Cost: From £7.00 per person.

Age: 7 - 11 year olds.

Please contact beforehand to discuss any needs and/or requirements to make sure they can be appropriately accommodated.

Activities: Engaging and fun music making workshop.

More Info: Email: info@wiltshirecreative.co.uk or Call: 01722 320 333 Visit their website: www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk/events/get-creative-make-music-summer-24

31. Holburne Museum - Holiday Art Camps

Opening times: Tuesday 2nd April - Thursday 4th April, 9.00am – 4.00pm. Tuesday 9th April - Wednesday 10th April, 9.00am – 4.00pm.

Location: The Holburne Museum, Great Pulteney Street, Bath, BA2 4DB

Cost: £45.00 per day per child.

Age: 6 – 11 year olds.

Activities: Full day of creative fun for children, delivered by experienced artists.

Please contact to discuss any needs/requirements and the appropriateness of attending with your young person. Must complete an ‘Art Camp Consent Form’ before attending! See their website.

More Info: Contact via email: enquiries@holburne.org or call: 01225 388569 or visit: www.holburne.org/events/easter-art-camps/

32. Salisbury Museum - Under Fives Friday (Musical Fun)

Dates: Friday 12thApril, 10.00am.

Location: 65 The Close, Salisbury, SP1 2EN.

Cost: FREE

Age: Under 5s

Activities: Shake off the winter blues and enjoy a good dance, clap, stomp, march and sing!

More Info: Email: museum@salisburymuseum.org.uk Telephone: 01722 332151. Or visit: https://salisburymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/under-fives-friday-musical-fun-with-emily-askew3/

33. Super Camps - Multi-Activity Day Camps (non residential)

Opening Times: Tuesday 2nd - Friday 5th April, 9.00am - 5.00pm.

Monday 8th - Friday 12th April, 9.00am - 5.00pm. (Extra care available 8.00am - 6.00pm)

Location: The Godolphin School, Milford Hill, Salisbury, SP1 2RA

Royal High Prep School Bath, Gloucester House, Lansdown Road, Bath, BA1 5SZ.

Kingswood Preparatory School, College Road, Bath, Avon, BA1 5SD.

Cost: £174.00 for 4 day block. £220.00 for a 5 day block. £49.00 per day.

Age: 4 – 12 years old.

Please contact beforehand to discuss any needs and/or requirements to make sure they can be appropriately accommodated.

Activities: Arts & Crafts, LEGO building, Team Games and Multi-Sports Sessions.

More Info: Email: info@supercamps.co.uk Call: 01235 467300 or Book online at: https://www.supercamps.co.uk

34. Super Camps - Cookery Day Camps (non residential)

Opening Times: Monday 8th - Friday 12th April, 9.00am - 5.00pm. (Extra care available 8.00am - 6.00pm)

Location: The Godolphin School, Milford Hill, Salisbury, SP1 2RA.

Cost: £285.00 for a 5 day block.

Age: 8 – 14 years old.

Please contact beforehand to discuss any needs and/or requirements to make sure they can be appropriately accommodated.

Activities: Children can cook their way around the world on this 5-day cookery course as they discover new cultures, flavours and culinary techniques.

More Info: Email: info@supercamps.co.uk Call: 01235 467300 or Book online at: https://www.supercamps.co.uk

35. Swindon & Cricklade Railway - Easter Egg-spress Egg Hunt

Opening Times: Friday 29th March - Monday 1st April, 10.30am - 3.30pm.

Location: Blunsdon Station, Tadpole Lane, Swindon, SN25 2DA.

Cost: £10.00 per person. (Under 3s - Free but please purchase £2.00 egg token if you’d like them to have a chocolate Easter Egg)

Age: Families.

Activities: There’s clues to follow and eggs to spot! Hop on board, will you find the lot? Visit the Easter Grotto and join the fun! Collect your egg, when you’re done!

(Tickets include train ride, egg hunt, easter activities and a chocolate egg!)

More Info: Call: 01793 771615 or Book online at: https://swindon-cricklade-railway.org/event/easter-egg-spress/

36. Hope Nature Centre - Animal Park

Opening times: Mondays - Sundays, 10.00am - 4.00pm.

Age: All ages.

Location: Hope Nature Centre, Southwick Country Park, Frome Road, BA14 9QD.

Cost: Under 3s: Free. 3 - 18 year olds: £8.95. Adult: £9.95. Senior: £8.95

First Carer: Free (Documentation required). Family: £32.95.

Who: Any young people and their families.

Activities: A day of fun, including entry to the animal park featuring a variety of animals, as well as entry to the children play areas.

More Info: Call: 01225 759075 or email: hncinfo@ffc.ac.uk

Book Online: https://fairfieldanimalcentre.co.uk/animal-park/

37. Chippenham Museum - Family Creative Activities Easter Half Term

Dates: Tuesday 2nd, Thursday 4th, Tuesday 9th and Thursday 11th April.

Opening times: 9.30am – 10.30am: Autism Friendly Quiet Time

10.30am - 3.30pm: Open to All.

Location: 9-10 Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HF.

Cost: FREE.

Please contact beforehand to discuss any needs and/or requirements to make sure they can be appropriately accommodated.

Age: All ages/Families

Activities: Crafty activities for families.

More Info: Email: heritage@chippenham.gov.uk Telephone: 01249 705020.

Or visit: www.chippenham.gov.uk/chippenham-museum/museum-whats-on/

38. Wiltshire Wildlife – Wildlife Watch Groups (Family Event)

Opening times: Lower Moor: Saturday 6th April, 10.00am - 12.00pm.

Salisbury: Saturday 13th April, 10.00am - 12.00pm.

Pewsey: Saturday 13th April, 10.00am - 12.00pm.

Location: Lower Moor Farm, Cricklade, SN16 9TW.

Various Locations, Salisbury (Confirmed at time of booking)

Jones's Mill the Vera Jeans Reserve, Pewsey, SN9 5JN

Cost: Adults: Free. Children: Suggested donation of £2.50.

Age: 5 - 14 year olds.

Who: Children, young people and their families.

PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED. An adult from each family must stay.

Please contact beforehand to discuss any needs and/or requirements to make sure they can be appropriately accommodated.

Activities: Nature-based craft and outdoor activities for children and their parents/carers.

More Info: Lower Moor: Email: lmfwatchgroup@gmail.com Or visit: www.wiltshirewildlife.org/events/2024-04-06-wildlife-watch-group-lower-moor-oaksey

Salisbury: Email: salisburywatchgroup@gmail.com Or visit: www.wiltshirewildlife.org/events/2024-02-10-wildlife-watch-group-salisbury

Pewsey: Email: pewseywatchgroup@gmail.com Or visit: www.wiltshirewildlife.org/events/2024-04-13-wildlife-watch-group-joness-mill-pewsey

39. Wiltshire Wildlife – Egg-citing Family Fun (Family Event)

Opening times: Thursday 11th April, 10.00am – 12.00pm.

Locations: Lower Moor Farm, Cricklade, SN16 9TW.

Langford Lakes, Steeple Langford Duck Street, Salisbury, SP3 4NH.

Cost: £5.00 per child. (under 2s and accompanying parents/carers are free)

Age: All ages.

Who: Children, young people and their families.

An adult from each family must stay. Please contact beforehand to discuss any needs and/or requirements to make sure they can be appropriately accommodated.

Activities: Come along to either Langford Lakes or Lower Moor nature reserve to have some spring themed family fun through an array of egg based activities.

More Info: For more information or to book email gailg@wiltshirewildlife.org or visit: www.wiltshirewildlife.org/events/2024-04-11-family-events-egg-citing-family-funlangford-lakes-lower-moor

40. Wiltshire Museum - Easter Themed Arts & Crafts

Opening times: Tuesday 2nd April, 10.30am – 12.00pm or 1.30pm - 3.00pm.

Wednesday 3rd April, 10.30am – 12.00pm or 1.30pm - 3.00pm.

Location: Wiltshire Archaeological & Natural History Society, 41 Long Street, Devizes, SN10 1NS

Cost: £6.00 per person. (Accompanying adult FREE).

Age: 3 - 11 year olds.

Activities: Decorate plant pots for your garden, with other Easter inspired creations to take home.

41. Wiltshire Museum - Fossils & Nature Arts & Crafts

Opening times: Tuesday 9th April, 10.30am - 12.00pm or 1.30pm - 3.00pm.

Wednesday 10th April, 10.30am - 12.00pm or 1.30pm - 3.00pm.

Location: Wiltshire Archaeological & Natural History Society, 41 Long Street, Devizes, SN10 1NS.

Cost: £6.00 per person. (Accompanying adult FREE).

Age: 3 - 11 year olds.

Activities: Print, stamp and stencil designs to create a personalised tote bag, alongside other nature and fossil inspired crafts.

42. Wiltshire Museum - Curious Kids: Easter Extravaganza

Opening times: Saturday 6th April, 10.30am - 11.20am.

Location: Wiltshire Archaeological & Natural History Society, 41 Long Street, Devizes, SN10 1NS.

Cost: £4.00 per child. (Accompanying adult FREE).

Age: 2 - 5 year olds.

Activities: Multi-sensory fun for families with curious minds. Connect to the objects around the museum, delve into the past and have fun learning.

WILTSHIRE MUSEUM ACTIVITIES:

Please contact beforehand to discuss any needs and/or requirements to make sure they can be appropriately accommodated.

More information and how to book:

Email: hello@wiltshiremuseum.org.uk Call: 01380 727369. or visit:

Easter Themed Arts & Crafts: www.wiltshiremuseum.org.uk/?event=easter-holiday-activities-easter-themed-art-andcraft&event_date=2024-04-02

Fossils & Nature Arts & Crafts: www.wiltshiremuseum.org.uk/?event=easter-holiday-activities-fossils-and-nature&event_date=202404-09

Curious Kids: Easter Extravaganza: www.wiltshiremuseum.org.uk/?event=curious-kids-easter-extravaganza&event_date=2024-04-06

43. Soft Play Centre Activities

Soft play areas across the UK are suitable for a variety of ages, from babies and toddlers to children up to eight years old. Some centres can host children as old as 10. Always book online or by calling before attending.

Baloo’s Soft Play Centre - Trowbridge - 01225 764753 or www.baloossoftplay.co.uk/

Funways - Warminster - 01985 220111 or www.funwayswarminster.com/

Jolly Roger Adventure - Swindon - 01793 522044 or www.jollyrogerplay.com

Boomerang Play Centre - Melksham - 01225 702000 or www.boomerangplay.co.uk/

Solstice Play - Amesbury - 01980 624911 or www.solsticeplay.co.uk/

Jump In Fun - Salisbury - 01722 445503 or www.jumpinfun.co.uk/salisbury/soft-play/

Useful Information for Parent Carers

The CEA Card

The CEA Card enables a disabled cinema guest aged 8+ years to receive a complimentary ticket for someone to go with them when they visit a participating cinema.

www.ceacard.co.uk/apply

Free Audiobooks & Other Activities

Free books & activities from the World of David Walliams:

www.worldofdavidwalliams.com/

Merlin’s Magic Wand

The Charity provides complimentary tickets and fund a contribution towards a travel grant for families to enjoy their day at a Merlin Entertainments’ attractions, such as:

LEGOLAND Resort® theme parks, SEA LIFE Centres, and Madame Tussauds.

www.merlinsmagicwand.org/apply-for-a-day-out/making-an-application.aspx

Using the loo, is it on your Radar?

One of the things we know you can’t forget when you are planning a day trip, is making sure your child can go to the loo. Many accessible toilets are part of the National Key Scheme, so can only be used by people with a Radar key. If you haven’t already got one, you can purchase them for £6.00 from Disability Rights.

www.disabilityrightsuk.myshopify.com/products/radar-key

Longleat Concessionary Annual Pass

You can purchase a pass to a whole YEAR of fun! Enjoy a day out with friends and family or simply pop in for an after school treat. Any guest able to provide evidence of disability will be entitled to bring a registered carer free of charge with a Carer's Annual Pass. Please bring proof of additional needs to Longleat on the day of your visit.

Visit: www.longleat.co.uk/tickets/concessionary-annual-pass

Kids Pass

Whether it’s day-trip adventures, cinema missions, or cosy bites to eat – it’s never full price with Kids Pass. Up to 57% off days out & attractions. 30% off adults & child cinema tickets. Up to 25% off family holidays & resorts. You can try the pass for just £1 for 30 days.

www.kidspass.co.uk

Riding For Disabled Associations

RDA is an inclusive and diverse organisation. They welcome clients with physical and learning disabilities and autism, and there are no age restrictions. Through their network of member groups, RDA is at work in every corner of the UK, bringing the therapy, achievement and fun of horses to as many people as they can.

www.rda.org.uk/rda-groups/

Useful Information for Parent Carers

INCLUSION FUNDING FOR SETTINGS

Early Years Inclusion Support Funding is a financial contribution for early years settings towards the inclusion of children aged 0-5 who have a disability or difficulty that creates a barrier to their learning.

The funding is ‘Needs Led’.

An Early Years Inclusion Officer and your setting will discuss any additional support required, in partnership with parents. The funding can be used by the setting for training, resources or support which is additional to or different from what is normally expected to be provided within your setting. It is neither the expectation nor intention that the additional funding will provide 1-1 continuous support.

For more information about Early Years Inclusion Funding

01225 757985

Email contact: earlyyears@wiltshire.gov.uk

HELP PAYING FOR YOUR CHILDCARE

Government help with childcare costs for parents. Whether you have toddlers or teens, you could get support.

There are a number of options that you may be able to access depending on your circumstances and meeting eligibility criteria.

For more information, visit their website:

www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/

Family Hubs

It has been recently announced that Wiltshire Council has awarded a contract to Spurgeons to provide new Family Hubs in communities throughout the county.

The new Family Hub new model will begin in April 2024 and will give greater local community support and guidance for families and young people aged from 0 to 19, extending to 25 for those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. The development of the new model has been informed by extensive engagement with parent carers and other stakeholders across the county.

The plan includes the provision of hubs in community buildings throughout the county, plus main hubs in Trowbridge, Chippenham and Salisbury. There will also be a digital platform that can be accessed on phones, tablets or computers, offering information, support, and courses. Each hub will have its own team of navigators. They will have a visible presence in the community to ensure they are on hand to offer help to families that need it, and to signpost and create links to other agencies, such as local schools and early years providers.

Main Hub Locations

County Hall, Trowbridge

Monkton Park, Chippenham

Five Rivers Health and Wellbeing Centre, Salisbury

Navigator Locations

Amesbury Library  Devizes Library  Royal Wootton Bassett library

Bradford on Avon Library  Downton Library

Bulford: The Beeches Malmesbury Library

Calne Library  Marlborough Library

Chippenham Monkton Park and Library

Corsham - Springfield Campus

Cricklade Leisure Centre

Melksham Community Campus

Mere School/Town Council, library

Pewsey The Vale Community Campus

Courses & Groups Locations

Salisbury Library and Five Rivers Health and Wellbeing Centre

Tisbury Nadder Centre

Tidworth Leisure Centre

Trowbridge Library

Warminster Library

Westbury Community Project Hub

Libraries Schools Leisure centres  Campuses  Community buildings

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