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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.
Each activity in the Contents has been given an item number.
The item number 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 providers’ contact 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 ALWAYS check to see whether there have been any changes to times/dates/availability of any sessions advertised before booking.
Barnardo’s Short Breaks Clubs (only for families who have registered for the Barnardo’s Scheme option of the Short Breaks Scheme):-
1. Barnardo’s - Salisbury
Opening times: Thursday 16th February, 10.00am - 4.00pm. Age: 6 – 18 year olds.
Location: Elizabeth House Social Centre, 131 Exeter Street, Salisbury, SP1 2SG.
Cost: £10.00 per 3 hour session or £18.00 per 6 hour session.
Who: This club is only for those families who have registered for the Barnardo’s option with the Short Breaks Scheme.
Activities: Badminton, table tennis, cinema, swimming, cookery, crafts.
More Info: Contact: Elizabeth House on 01722 323783, or email: freda.elizabethhouse@gmail.com
Clubs! (for any child or young person with additional needs):-
2. Freedog (Swindon) - SEND Session
Opening times: Sundays 12th and 19th February, 4.45pm - 6.00pm. Age: 5+ year olds.
Location: Freedog Urban Activity Centre, Swindon, SN2 8HB.
Cost: Pre-booked: £8.00 per child. On the day: £14.00 per child. Parent Carer: Free.
Who: SEND individuals and their family/carers. Activities: Bounce trampolining and clip ‘n’ climb.
More Info: Booking for this session is vital. Call 01793 251555 See online: freedogswindon.com/activities/send-sessions/
Opening times: Mondays and Wednesdays, 6.00pm – 9.30pm.
Age: 16+ year olds.
Location: Elizabeth House Social Centre, 131 Exeter Street, Salisbury, SP1 2SG.
Cost: £20.00 for Annual Subscription + additional charges for trips/events throughout the year. (Contact provider for more information regarding costs)
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@gmail.com
Dates: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10.00am - 2.30pm. (Excluding Bank Holidays)
Age: 16+ year olds.
Location: Elizabeth House Social Centre, 131 Exeter Street, Salisbury, SP1 2SG. 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@gmail.com
Opening times: Saturday 18th February, 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. Activities: Sports activities. More Info: Contact: Geoff Mascall on 07703 203893.
Opening times: Tuesday 14th February, 6.30pm - 9.00pm.
Age: 11 - 16 years old.
Location: Mere Youth Centre, BA12 6EP.
Transport can be arranged from surrounding areas - contact for more information. Cost: Free.
Who: Any young person with a special need or disability. Activities: DVD & Wii games nights, skittles & pub games, sports, cookery, arts and crafts & more! More Info: Contact Jaki on 07585723824 or email: jaki@seeds4success.org.uk if you need to find out more/register to attend.
7. God Unlimited (GUL) - Own a
Dates: Monday 13th, Wednesday 15th and Friday 17th February, 9.30am - 3.30pm.
Age: 6+ year olds
Cost: £55.00 per child (Please bring a packed lunch, sensible footwear and a raincoat) Activities: Activities with ponies including riding, grooming, agility games and more!
8. God Unlimited (GUL) - Mixed Activity Days
Dates: Tuesday 14th and Thursday 16th February, 9.30am - 3.30pm.
Age: 6+ year olds
Cost: £55.00 per child (Snacks provided - please bring sensible footwear and a raincoat) Activities: A full day outdoors with ponies, woodland low ropes, campfires and more!
Please contact before attending to discuss your child/young person’s needs and requirements to ensure they can be appropriately accommodated.
Location: God Unlimited Outdoor Therapy Centre, Riverside, Elston Lane, SP3 4HL. More Info: Email: office@god-unlimited.org Call: 01980621712 Or visit: www.guloutdoortherapy.org.uk/
Ta-Dah
Opening times: Wednesday 15th & Thursday 16th February, 9.00am - 12.00pm or 9.00am - 4.00pm. Age: All ages.
Location: Wilton (Exact location to be confirmed at time of booking) Cost: £10.00 per hour. £25.00 per half day. £40.00 per whole day. Who: All abilities. Activities: Sensory and art activities. More Info: For more information or to book a place contact Sophie by Phone: 07899955458 or by Email: sophie@tadahsen.co.uk
Opening times: Monday to Sunday, 10.00am - 4.00pm.
Location: Hope Nature Centre, Southwick Country Park, BA14 9QD.
Cost: Under 2s: Free. 2 - 13 year olds: £6.95. Adult: £7.95. Senior: £6.95. First Carer: Free (Documentation required). Family: £24.95. Age: All ages.
Activities: Explore the Animal Park. More Info: Call: 01225 759075 or email: info@hopenaturecentre.org.uk
. Visit: www.hopenaturecentre.org.uk/animal-park/
Opening times: Tuesday 14th February, 1.30pm - 3.30pm. Age: 18+ year olds.
Location: St Martin's Church St, Salisbury, SP1 2HY
Cost: Taster Session - FREE. Weekly - £2.00 per person.
Who: Open to people with learning disabilities
Activities: Weekly fun music, singing, dancing and crafting sessions and a chance to catch up with friends. You need to contact before attending and fill out a membership form!
More Info: Call 07395155607 or email or sarah@southwiltsmencap.org.uk
Opening times: Thursday 16th February, 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
Parent Carers/Guardian needs to stay for initial sessions. Activities: Martial arts club.
More Info: Email: richbennett-@hotmail.com Telephone: 0772 496 6942
Please contact to discuss any needs/requirements and the appropriateness of attending with your young person.
13.
Opening times: Friday 17th February, 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. 2nd Child: £5.00 per session
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)
Activities: Bushcraft, environmental art, woodland crafts & games & campfires
More Info: Email: hello@hiddenwoods.co.uk Call: 01373 823832 www.hiddenwoods.co.uk/toddler-groups
14.
Opening times: Monday 13th and Tuesday 14th February, 9.30am – 3.00pm.
Location: Rein and Shine Equestrian Centre, 1 Buryhill Farm, Braydon, SN5 0AD
Cost: £91.00 per child.
(Late collections are £10.00 per child and early drop-offs are £10.00 per child per hour)
Age: All ages.
Who: Led beginners and upwards.
(Bring packed lunch and gloves & weather suitable clothing, and long hair needs to be tied back without grips or clips)
Activities: Grooming and horse care, a full length group riding lesson. Stable routines with the ponies, riding games in the afternoon.
15. Rein & Shine - Pony Camp
Opening times: Thursday 16th - Friday 17th February, 9.30am – 3.00pm.
Location: Rein and Shine Equestrian Centre, 1 Buryhill Farm, Braydon, SN5 0AD Cost: £190.00 per child (2 day block)
(Late collections are £10.00 per child and early drop-offs are £10.00 per child per hour)
Age: All ages.
Who: Independent riders only!
Activities: 2 days of pony fun, 4 riding sessions, games, rosettes and a mini Easter Egg Hunt!
More Info: Call: 01666 860068 or Email: info@reinandshine.co.uk Website: www.reinandshine.co.uk/riding-school/riding-courses/pony-days-camps/
If you are interested in attending either of the Rein & Shine activities, then please contact beforehand to discuss any needs and/or requirements to make sure they can be appropriately accommodated.
16. Neptune Aquatics - Starfish
Opening times: Saturdays: 4.30pm - 5.15pm. Sundays: 2.00pm - 2.45pm.
Location: Silverwood School Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1QF
Cost: Adults (Over 16 year olds): £8.50. Child (0-16 year olds): £4.00. (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
17.
Opening times: Wednesday 15th February, 6.30pm - 8.30pm.
Location: The Bowman Centre, Shears Dr, Amesbury, Salisbury, SP4 7XT.
Cost: £1.00 per person
Age: 13 - 19 year olds.
Who: A targeted youth project aimed at young people with a broad spectrum of additional needs (including SEND) with a wide range of activities on offer.
Activities: A place to relax, reflect, socialise, grab a beverage and enjoy yourself.
More Info: Contact on office@buzzaction.org or via Facebook: www.facebook.com/elementcafeamesbury
18. Buzz Action - Amesbury Youth Cafe
Opening times: Friday 17th February, 7.00pm - 9.00pm.
Location: The Bowman Centre, Shears Drive, Amesbury, Salisbury, SP4 7XT.
Cost: £1.00 per person
Age: 13 - 19 year olds.
Who: A targeted youth project aimed at young people with a broad spectrum of additional needs (including SEND) with a wide range of activities on offer.
Activities: A place to relax, reflect, socialise, grab a beverage and enjoy yourself.
More Info: Contact on office@buzzaction.org or via Facebook: www.facebook.com/elementcafeamesbury
19. Delta Tennis Club - Swindon
Opening
times: Tuesday 14th February, 10.00am - 12.00pm Age: 18+ years old
Location: Delta Tennis Centre, Welton Road, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7XF. Cost: £4.00 per person. Who: Inclusive session for adults.
Activities: Tennis in a friendly & active environment.
More Info: Call: 01793 872699. Email: delta@gll.org
20. Cue Zone Snooker Club - Bristol
Opening times: Friday 17th February, 11.00am - 1.00pm. Age: 16+ years old
Location: The Greenway Centre, Doncaster Road, Southmead, Bristol, Cost: £3.00 per person. (Equipment provided - refreshments available)
Who: 16+ 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:
21. 4Youth - No Limits Youth Club
Opening times: Monday 13th February, 6.30pm - 9.00pm.
Location: The Canberra Centre, 56A Spa Road, Melksham, SN12 7NY
Cost: £2.00 per young person. Carers go for 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
Dates: Thursday 16th February.
Opening Times: Dry Sports: 6.00pm - 7.15pm. Swimming pool: 7.30pm - 8.30pm. Age: All ages.
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: Fun sports & games and fun swimming.
More Info: Contact Lisa Sumsion on 07743 677837 or email lisasum1@outlook.com
The class is designed to be an interactive beginner’s class, introducing people to martial arts and self defence.
It is FREE every Tuesday from 6-7pm on Zoom (Download at: www.zoom.us/)
For details visit: www.adaptivema.co.uk/online-classes
Dates: Bouldering - Monday 13th February, 9.30am - 10.30am. Football: Monday 13th February, 1.00pm - 3.00pm.
Family Hydrotherapy: Tuesday 14th February, 10.00am - 12.00pm (45 minute slot) Adventure Day: Wednesday 15th February, 10.00am - 3.00pm. Skiing: Wednesday 15th February, 3.30pm - 5.00pm.
Location: Bouldering: Frome Boulder Rooms, Frome, BA11 3EN
Football: Frome Youth & Community Centre, Vallis Road, Frome, BA11 3EF.
Family Hydrotherapy: Harry's Hydro, Nunney Road, Frome, BA11 4LB Adventure Day: Mendip Activity Centre, Lyncombe Drive, Winscombe, BS25 5PQ. Skiing: Mendip Activity Centre, Lyncombe Drive, Winscombe, BS25 5PQ
Cost: Bouldering and Football: £10.00 per person. Family Hydrotherapy: £20.00 per family. Adventure Day and Skiing: £20.00 per person.
Age: Bouldering: 7 - 18 year olds. Football: 12 - 18 year olds. Family Hydrotherapy: All ages. Adventure Day: 7 - 16 year olds. Skiing: 8 - 16 year olds.
Who: Bouldering, Football, Adventure Day and Skiing: Suitable for children with learning disabilities, autism, ADHD, and similar conditions and their siblings.
Family Hydrotherapy: Suitable for families who have a child with additional needs and their siblings (Must be 1 adult in the water with every child who cannot swim).
Activities: Bouldering. Football. Swimming with toys. Frisbee, golf, bush craft and shooting. Skiing. More Info: Contact: bookings@novasportsandcoaching.co.uk
Opening times: Thursday 16th February, 10.00am - 12.00pm. (Meet at retrospective café at 9.45am)
Age: All ages.
Location: Langford Lakes, SP3 4NH.
Cost: £5.00 per child. Who: Families. Activities: Family event themed on winter survival at both Lower Moor and Langford Lakes nature reserves.
More Info: Email: info@wiltshirewildlife.org Telephone: 01380 725670
If you have any additional needs, and want to discuss requirements, please contact to let the office know so they can put in place the needed support.
Dates: Thursday 16th February, 6.30pm.
Friday 17th February, 6.30pm.
Saturday 18th February, 11.00am and 2.30pm. Sunday 19th February, 2.30pm.
Age: 5+ year olds.
Location: St. Margaret’s Hall, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1DE
Cost: Adult - £12.00. Under 18s and Students - £8.00
Who: For families.
Activities: The Bradfordians bring you another loved Roald Dahl story. Go along to see Fantastic Mr.Fox’s wit and cunning triumph over the vile farmers Boggis, Bunce and Bean.
More Info: Call 01225 860 100 or email: info@wiltshiremusic.org.uk Visit: www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk/whats-on/bradfordians-present-fantastic-mr-fox
Please contact the activity provider if you have questions about the suitability of attending the show with your young person.
27.
- Bristol
Dates: Monday 13th - Friday 17th February, 8.30am - 5.30pm.
Locations: Kingswood Active Lifestyle Centre, Church Hill, Bristol, BS16 4HR Horfield Leisure Centre, Dorian Road, Horfield, BS7 0XW
Age: Sessions cover 5-6 years old, 7- 8 years old and/or 9-12 years old. (Please bring a healthy packed lunch, a water bottle and weather appropriate clothing)
Cost: Horfield Leisure Centre: £34.90. Kingswood: £31.00
Activities: Activities can include Swimming, Arts & Crafts sessions, Parachute Games, Team Games and Sport Specific Activities.
More Info: Call on 0845 4563233 or Email: enquiries@fitforsport.co.uk to arrange a booking or with any questions that you may have.
They welcome children with SEND and try to give the right provision based on their needs. Send them an email to enquiries@fitforsport.co.uk and they will forward forms for parents to fill in that will allow Fit For Sport to better understand your child’s needs.
28.
Opening times: Monday 13th February, 10.30am – 12.30pm.
Tuesday 14th February, 9.30am – 3.00pm.
Wednesday 15th February, 9.30am – 3.00pm.
Location: The Farm Cookery School, Netherstreet Farm, Bromham, Chippenham, SN15 2DS.
Cost: 13th February: £20.00 per person.
14th February: £50.00 per person.
15th February: £50.00 per person.
Age: 13th February: 5+ year olds.
14th February: 8+ year olds
15th February: 11+ year olds
(Children are dropped off and left with them for the duration of the class, please fill out a parental consent form in advance - can be found on their website)
Activities: 13th February: American S’mores and Loaded Jackets.
14th and 15th February: American S’mores and Loaded Chilli Fries and baked Doughnuts. (Children will be eating their savoury course in their dining room but will take sweet treats home, so please bring along a suitable container)
More Info: Contact via email: enquiries@thefarmcookeryschool.co.uk
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Opening Times: Monday 13th - Friday 17th February, 9.00am – 5.00pm. (Extra care available from 8.00am – 6.00pm)
Location: The Godolphin School, Milford Hill, Salisbury, SP1 2RA.
Cost: £205.00 for a 5 day block or £53.00 per day. Age: 4 – 12 years old.
Who: They approach each case individually, so call on a Monday or Tuesday to discuss your child’s requirements
Activities: Arts & Crafts, LEGO building, Team Games and Multi-Sports Sessions.
FOR ALL SOFT PLAY CENTRES - Always book online or by calling before attending.
Opening for many will depend on restrictions.
Baloo’s Soft Play Centre - Trowbridge
Location: 17 Silver Street, Trowbridge, BA14 8AE
More Info: Call: 01225 764753 or Visit: www.baloossoftplay.co.uk/
Location: Funways, Goodwin Close, Warminster, BA12 0DF
More Info: Call: 01985 220111 or Visit: www.funwayswarminster.com/
Jolly
Location: Jolly Roger Adventure, Greenbridge Road, Swindon, SN3 3JE.
More Info: Call: 01793 522044 or Visit: www.jollyrogerplay.com
Boomerang
Location: Boomerang Family Play Centre, Unit 8, Merlin Way, Bowerhill, SN12 6TJ.
More Info: Call: 01225 702000 or Visit: www.boomerangplay.co.uk/
Solstice
Location: Unit 1 & 2 Minton Distibution Park, London Road, Amesbury, SP4 7RT
More Info: Call: 01980 624911 or Visit: www.solsticeplay.co.uk/
Location: 1C Castlegate Business Park, Old Sarum, Salisbury, SP4 6QX
More Info: Call: 01722 445503 or Visit: www.jumpinfun.co.uk/salisbury/soft-play/
RDA Groups are individual charities and are run by highly qualified instructors and trained volunteers.
Groups vary in size, opening times and in the activities they offer, but all them operate to the same high standards of training, professionalism and care.
All Groups will focus on riding as therapy, but this is not all… as well as riding, many Groups offer a variety of equestrian disciplines including carriage driving, showjumping, vaulting and endurance riding. As well as other skills such as learning to care for the horses.