WPCC May 2024 Short Breaks Bulletin

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

Activities Contents

Item Number

(1) Elizabeth House - Blue Skies - Salisbury

(2) Elizabeth House - Social Club - Salisbury

(3) 4Youth - No Limits Youth Club - Melksham

(4) South Wilts Mencap - Music Group - Salisbury

(5) Neptune Aquatics - Starfish Hydrotherapy Pool - Chippenham

(6) Adaptive Martial Arts - Classic Sessions - Bristol

(7) South Wilts Mencap - Dolphins Swimming Group - Salisbury

(8) Kodachi Special Needs Judo - Bristol

(9) South Wilts Mencap - Disco Club - Salisbury

(10) Freedog - Trampolining SEND Sessions - Swindon

(11) Boccia - Devizes

(12) Adaptive Martial Arts - Martial Arts Zoom Sessions - Online

(13) Adaptive Martial Arts - Fitness Class Zoom Sessions - Online

(14) Seeds 4 Success - Bridging Club - Mere

(15) Bath MENCAP & Gateway Sports Club - Dry Sports & Swimming - Bath

(16) Fairfield Farm Trust - Living Well Social Club - Various Locations

(17) Springfield Inclusive Sensory Play - Corsham

(18) Riding For Disabled Associations - Various Locations

(19) Delta Tennis Centre - Inclusive Tennis - Swindon (20) Delta Tennis Centre - Pickleball - Swindon

(21) Jolly Roger Adventure - SEN Session - Swindon

(22) Wiltshire Music Centre - Zone Club - Bradford On Avon

(23) Kay-Oss Events - SEN Mini Pamper & Relax - Bradford On Avon

Activities Contents

Item Number

(24) All Aboard Watersports - Multi-Watersport Holiday Club - Bristol

(25) All Aboard Watersports - Powerability, Paddleability & Sailability - Bristol

(26) Aero Badminton - Chippenham & Melksham

(27) WID KIDZ Club - Multi-Sport Activities - Westbury and Melksham

(28) God Unlimited (GUL) - Own A Pony Day - Shrewton

(29) God Unlimited (GUL) - Mini Own A Pony Day - Shrewton

(30) God Unlimited (GUL) - Stable Club - Shrewton

(31) God Unlimited (GUL) - Wild Afternoon - Shrewton

(32) Rein & Shine - Pony Day - Swindon

(33) Swindon & Cricklade Railway - Beer & Cider Festival - Swindon

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

(35) Fairfield Animal Centre - Animal Park - Southwick

(36) Supercamps - Multi-Activity Daycamp - Salisbury & Bath

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

(38) Wiltshire Wildlife - Wildlife Watch Group - Cricklade (39) Wiltshire Museum - Curios Kids - Devizes

(40) Wiltshire Wildlife - Incredible Insects - Cricklade and Sallisbury (41) Salisbury Museum - Maypole Dance Special - Salisbury

(42) Soft Play Centre Activities - Various Locations

(43) Wiltshire Creative - City Encounters - Salisbury

(44) Wiltshire Creative - Babies’ Adventures in Music - Salisbury

(45) Wiltshire Creative - Out Of The Hat - Salisbury

(46) Wiltshire Creative - Rap Masterclass - Salisbury

Activities Information

Listings 1 - 27 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, 1A 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!

More Info: Call 01722 323783 or email patricia.podger@eh-sc.co.uk

2. Elizabeth House - Social Club

Opening times: Mondays and Wednesdays, 6.00pm – 9.00pm. (Excluding Bank Holidays)

Age: 16+ year olds.

Location: Elizabeth House Social Centre, 1A 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!

More Info: Call 01722 323783 or email patricia.podger@eh-sc.co.uk

3. 4Youth - No Limits Youth Club

Opening times: Monday 27th May, 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-

4. South Wilts Mencap - Music Group

Opening times: Tuesday 28th May, 10.00am - 12.00pm.

Age: 18+ year olds.

Location: The Guildhall, Market Place, Guildhall Square, Salisbury, SP1 1JH

Cost: Taster Session - FREE. Weekly - £2.00 per person.

Who: Open to people with learning disabilities

Please contact provider before booking. If you are not a member, you need to contact to fill out an application before attending

Activities: Weekly fun music, singing, dancing and crafting sessions and a chance to catch up with friends.

More Info: Call 07831474509 or email or sarah@southwiltsmencap.org.uk

5. Neptune Aquatics - Starfish Hydrotherapy Pool

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

Location: St Nicholas School, 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

6. Adaptive Martial Arts - Classic Sessions

Opening times: Sunday 26th May, 2.00pm – 5.00pm.

Location: Shine Sports Ground, Lime Trees Road, Bristol, BS6 7XW

Cost: 1st Lesson Free then £7.50 per session / £10.00 per 2 people. Age: 6+ years old.

Who: Children & young people and their families/friends. Activities: Training in various martial arts.

(Baggy clothes will be unsuitable, please wear something not too restricting but not baggy)

More Info: Email: info@adaptivema.co.uk or . Visit: https://www.adaptivema.co.uk/classes

7. South Wilts Mencap - Dolphins Swimming Group

Opening times: Saturday 1st June, 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 but 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/

8. Kodachi Special Needs Judo

Opening times: Thursday 30th June, 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 Parent Carers/Guardian needs to stay for initial sessions.

Please contact the provider 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

9. South Wilts Mencap - Disco Club

Opening times: Friday 31st May, doors open at 7.00pm and close at 9.00pm.

Age: 18+ year olds.

Location: Stratford Social Club, 69 Stratford Road, Salisbury, SP1 3JP.

Cost: £3.00 per person.

Who: Adults with learning disabilities and their friends.

You need to contact provider before attending to fill out a membership form!

Activities: You can enjoy the pool in a safe and welcoming environment at this session.

They cannot provide individual support for persons attending the disco. Carers and/or adults who accompany attendees must remain responsible for them at all times.

More Info: If you would like to become a member and join these sessions, please contact Sarah: sarah@southwiltsmencap.org.uk or for more information visit: www.southwiltsmencap.org.uk/clubs-activities/young-adults-18-to-30-years-old/discos/

10. Freedog (Swindon) - SEND Sessions

Opening times: Sundays: 26th May and 2nd June, 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/

11. Boccia

Opening times: Saturday: 25th May, 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.

12. Adaptive Martial Arts (AMA) - Martial Arts Zoom Session

Opening times: Tuesdays, 6.00pm - 7.00pm.

Age: 6+ year olds. (Under 16 year olds need an adult present)

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

13. Adaptive Martial Arts (AMA) - Fitness Class Zoom Session

Opening times: Thursdays, 5.15pm - 6.15pm.

Age: 6+ year olds. (Under 16 year olds need adult present)

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

14. Seeds 4 Success - Bridging Club

Opening times: Tuesday 28th May, 6.30pm - 9.00pm.

Age: 11 - 18 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: Meet others in your local community, develop social skills, and undertake valuable practical learning opportunities and experiences that will help them later in life.

More Info: Contact Ali: ali@seeds4success.org.uk if or visit: www.seeds4success.org.uk/bridging-project

15. Bath MENCAP & Gateway Sports Club - Dry Sports & Swimming

Dates: Thursday 30th May.

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

16. 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

17. Springfield Inclusive Sensory Play

Opening times: Saturday 1st June, 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: Call: 01249 468460 Email: mickabrack@yahoo.com or visit: https://m.facebook.com/groups/611253470610194

18. Riding for the Disabled Association Groups (RDA)

Opening times: Various - see your local RDA.

Location: Various across Wiltshire - see you local RDA.

Who: Young people with physical & learning disabilities & autism - no age restrictions.

Activities: Fun activities like riding and carriage driving, as well as therapy, fitness, skills development and opportunities for achievement.

More Info: Find your nearest group here: www.rda.org.uk/rda-groups/

19. 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

20. Delta Tennis Centre - Pickleball

Opening times: Tuesdays, 10.00am - 12.00pm. Sundays, 9.00am - 11.00am.

Age: 18+ Years old.

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

Cost: £9.50 per person. (Incudes tea/coffee afterwards)

Who: Inclusive session

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

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

21. Jolly Roger Adventure - SEN Session

Opening times: Thursday 30th May, 6.00pm - 7.30pm.

Age: Max height of 1.5 metres.

Location: Jolly Roger Adventure, Greenbridge Rd, Swindon, SN3 3JE

Cost: £7.40 per person.

Who: Exclusive play sessions limited to 25% capacity, quieter and calmer for everyone.

More Info: Call: 01793 522044. Email: party@jollyrogerplay.com

Visit: https://jollyrogerplay.com/sen-sessions/

22. Wiltshire Music Centre - Zone Club

Dates: Saturday 1st June, 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

23. Kay-Oss Events - SEN Mini Pamper & Relax

Opening times: Thursday 30th May, 10.30am - 12.00pm.

Age: 0 - 16 years old. (Can be flexible - contact to discuss)

Location: Westwood Social Club, Bradford On Avon, BA15 2AP.

Cost: £10.00 per child/young adult. (BOOKING ESSENTIAL)

Who: SEN inspired but all welcome.

Activities: Bring your grown up for some pamper time together. Either side by side enjoy treatments together or if you prefer you can take it in turns to pamper each other.

More Info: Email: kayossevents@gmail.com Visit: www.facebook.com/61552335238688

24. All Aboard Watersports – Multi-Watersport Holiday Club

Opening times: Monday 27th - Friday 31st May, 10.00am – 4.00pm.

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

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, 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)

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

25. 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. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL!

Age: 8 – 16 years old

You must complete a registration form before attending.

Who: For people with SEND who want access and experience the joy of being out on the water. More info: 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/

26. 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

27. WID KIDZ Club - Multi-Sport Activities

Opening times: Tuesday 28th May and Wednesday 29th May , 9.30am

Age: 11 - 25 years old.

Location: 28th May: Leigh Park Community Centre, Westbury, BA13 3FN 29th May: Melksham Community Campus, Melksham, SN12 6ES

Cost: £20.00 per person. (BOOKING ESSENTIAL)

Who: Inclusive session.

Activities: Take part in activities including Boccia, Kurling, Dodgeball, Dance & many more!

More Info: Email: wiltshireinclusiveactivities@hotmail.com

Activities

Information

Listings 28 - 46 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.

28. God Unlimited (GUL) - Own A Pony Day

Dates: Monday 27th and Wednesday 29th May, 9.30am - 3.30pm.

Location: God Unlimited Outdoor Therapy Centre, Riverside, Elston Lane, Shrewton, SP3 4HL. Age: 6+ year olds.

Cost: £25.00 per child.

Activities: A full day of games, riding, stable management, and fun. Can be wet & windy so bring weather appropriate clothing.

More Info: Contact: 01980 621712 or Email: office@god-unlimited.org or Visit: www.god-unlimited.org

29. God Unlimited (GUL) - Mini Own A Pony Day

Dates: Tuesday 28th May, 1.30pm - 3.30pm.

Location: God Unlimited Outdoor Therapy Centre, Riverside, Elston Lane, Shrewton, SP3 4HL. Age: 2+ year olds.

Cost: £25.00 per child.

Activities: 90 minutes of games, riding, stable management, and fun. Can be wet & windy so bring weather appropriate clothing.

More Info: Contact: 01980 621712 or Email: office@god-unlimited.org or Visit: www.god-unlimited.org

30. God Unlimited (GUL) - Stable Club

Dates: Tuesday 28th May, 10.00am - 12.00pm.

Location: God Unlimited Outdoor Therapy Centre, Riverside, Elston Lane, Shrewton, SP3 4HL. Age: 6+ year olds.

Cost: £25.00 per child.

Activities: Fun-packed two-hour session with stable management and ridden activities. Can be wet & windy so bring weather appropriate clothing.

More Info: Contact: 01980 621712 or Email: office@god-unlimited.org or Visit: www.god-unlimited.org

31. God Unlimited (GUL) - Wild Afternoon

Dates: Tuesday 28th May, 1.30pm - 3.30pm.

Location: God Unlimited Outdoor Therapy Centre, Riverside, Elston Lane, Shrewton, SP3 4HL. Age: 6+ year olds.

Cost: £25.00 per child.

Activities: Explore the woodland, make dens, follow animal trails, roast food over an open fire, make new friends. Can be wet & windy so bring weather appropriate clothing. More Info: Contact: 01980 621712 or Email: office@god-unlimited.org or Visit: www.god-unlimited.org

ALL God Unlimited (GUL) Sessions:

Please contact GUL before booking to discuss your child/ young person’s needs and requirements to ensure they can be appropriately accommodated.

32. Rein & Shine - Pony Day

Opening times: Tuesday 28th and Friday 31st May, 9.30am – 3.00pm.

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

Cost: £91.00 per child.

Late collections are £20.00 per child and early drop-offs are £20.00 per child per hour.

Age: All ages.

Who: Led beginners and upwards. (Need to be able to ride a horse independently)

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

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

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

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

33. Swindon & Cricklade Railway - Beer & Cider Festival

Opening times: Friday 24th May, 4.00pm - Late.

Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th May, 11.00am - Late.

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

Cost: £8.00 entry (Book online and get first half pint free)

Age: All ages.

Who: Adults plus their friends and families.

Activities: Book a train ride on the day, and enjoy live music with a variety of Ales and Ciders.

More Info: Call: 01793 771615 or visit: https://swindon-cricklade-railway.org/event/real-ale-and-cider-festival/

34. Bruce Accessible Boats - Day Hire

Opening Times: Saturday 25th May - Sunday 2nd June, 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/

35. Fairfield Animal Centre - Animal Park

Opening times: Monday - Sunday, 10.00am - 4.00pm.

Age: All ages.

Location: Hope Nature Centre, Southwick Country Park, Frome Road, 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

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/

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

Opening Times: Tuesday 28th - Friday 31st May, 9.00am – 5.00pm. (Extra care available from 8.00am – 6.00pm)

Location: The Godolphin School, Milford Hill, Salisbury, SP1 2RA Royal High School Bath, Gloucester House, Lansdown Road, Bath, BA1 5SZ. Kingswood Preparatory School, College Road, Bath, Avon, BA1 5SD.

Cost: £175.00 for a 4 day block or £49.00 per day.

Age: 4 – 12 years old.

Who: They approach each case individually, so call to discuss your child’s requirements.

If you are interested in attending then please contact provider 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

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

Opening times: Friday 31st May, 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)

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

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

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

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

Opening times: Saturday 1st June, 10.00am - 12.00pm.

Location: Lower Moor Farm, Cricklade, SN16 9TW

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: Email: lmfwatchgroup@gmail.com www.wiltshirewildlife.org/events/2024 watch-group

39. Wiltshire Museum - Curios Kids

Opening times: Saturday 1st June, 10.30am – 11.20am.

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

Cost: £4.00 per person. (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 together.

More information: Email: hello@wiltshiremuseum.org.uk Call: 01380 727369 or visit: www.wiltshiremuseum.org.uk/?event=curious-kids-under-the-sea-2&event_date=2024-06-01

40. Wiltshire Wildlife – Incredible Insects (Family Event)

Opening times: Thursday 30th May, 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.

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

Activities: Explore the world of insects at either Langford Lakes or Lower Moor nature reserve.

More Info: Email: gailg@wiltshirewildlife.org Call: 07736 457649 or Visit: www.wiltshirewildlife.org/events/incredible-insects

41. Salisbury Museum - Maypole Dance Special!

Dates: Tuesday 28th May, all day.

Location: 65 The Close, Salisbury, SP1 2EN

Cost: FREE (No ticket required)

Age: All ages.

Activities: Fun family day at the museum to celebrate the arrival of spring. The Forest School of Dance will be bringing their maypole teams to dance for everyone in the museum garden. More Info: Email: museum@salisburymuseum.org.uk Telephone: 01722 332151. Or visit: https://salisburymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/downtons-forest-school-of-dance-bringtheir-maypole-teams-to-the-museum/

42. 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/

43. Wiltshire Creative - City Encounters

Opening times: Sunday 26th - Monday 27th May, all day from 11.00am.

Location: Market Square, Guildhall Square and beyond, SP1 1JH

Cost: Free. (No ticket required)

Age: All ages.

Activities: A special Spring Bank Holiday treat for all the family. The city comes alive with professional, original street theatre, dance, music and circus performances that will delight all ages. There will be craft activities and fun for all the family.

More Info: Email: info@wiltshirecreative.co.uk or Call: 01722 320 333 Visit their website: www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk/events/city-encounters-2024

44. Wiltshire Creative - Babies' Adventures in Music

Opening times: Friday 31st May, 11.00am - 11.45am or 2.00pm - 2.45pm.

Location: Salisbury Playhouse (The Salberg), 2 Malthouse Lane, Salisbury SP2 7RA.

Cost: £15.00 for adult and baby.

(Includes entry into Stay and Play activity after the show in the Coffee Lounge)

Age: 0 - 18 months.

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

Activities: An interactive performance for babies, families & friends celebrating music from around the world with many instruments, styles, gentle movements & stimulating sounds.

More Info: Email: info@wiltshirecreative.co.uk or Call: 01722 320 333 Visit their website: www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk/events/bam-babies-adventures-in-music

45. Wiltshire Creative - Out of The Hat

Opening times: Thursday 30th May, 11.00am - 11.45am or 2.00pm - 2.45pm.

Location: Salisbury Playhouse (The Salberg), 2 Malthouse Lane, Salisbury SP2 7RA.

Cost: £12.00 per person.

Age: 2 - 8 year olds.

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

Activities: A story about friendship and the true magic of nature, filled with lively songs by Tom Gray of Gomez. A feast for the senses and a spectacular theatre experience for everyone.

More Info: Email: info@wiltshirecreative.co.uk or Call: 01722 320 333 Visit their website: www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk/events/out-of-the-hat#dates-and-times

46. Wiltshire Creative - Rap Masterclass

Opening times: Wednesday 29th May, 10.30am - 12.30pm or 1.30pm - 3.30pm.

Location: Salisbury Playhouse (The Salberg), 2 Malthouse Lane, Salisbury SP2 7RA. Cost: £8.00 per person.

Age: 14 - 17 year olds.

Activities: An introduction to writing, performing and recording rap music. All resources and technology will be provided, and no experience is necessary.

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

More Info: Email: info@wiltshirecreative.co.uk or Call: 01722 320 333 Visit their website: www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk/events/rap-masterclass

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. For more information visit: www.ceacard.co.uk/apply

Free Audiobooks & Other Activities

Free books & activities from the World of David Walliams: www.worldofdavidwalliams.com/

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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

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 Information

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

Bradford on Avon Library

Bulford: The Beeches

Calne Library

Chippenham Monkton Park and Library

Corsham - Springfield Campus

Cricklade Leisure Centre

Library

Library  Salisbury Library and Five Rivers Health and Wellbeing Centre

Malmesbury Library Tisbury Nadder Centre

Marlborough Library  Tidworth Leisure Centre

Melksham Community Campus  Trowbridge Library

Mere School/Town Council, library  Warminster Library

Pewsey The Vale Community Campus  Westbury Community Project Hub

Courses & Groups Locations

SpurgeonsDigitalFamilyHub:https://spurgeons.org/resources-and-courses/

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