WPCC October 2025 Short Breaks Bulletin

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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 bookings.

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.

Activities Contents

Activities Information

Listings 1 - 20 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 £22.50 for half day

Who: Young People & Adults with SEN/Disabilities.

Activities: Arts, cooking, games, journaling, karaoke, collage making and much more! Bring packed lunch

More Info: Call 01722 323783 or email craig.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, 1 Nelson Road, Salisbury, SP1 3LT

Cost: £5.00 per person per session.

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

Activities: Arts, cooking, games, journaling, karaoke, collage making and much more! Snacks and drinks available from the bar.

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

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

Dates: Thursdays 23rd and 30th October. (Every Thursday - 50 weeks of the year)

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

4. Swindon Link Centre - SEND Ice Skating

Opening times: Tuesdays, 12.00pm - 12.45pm.

Location: Link Centre, Whitehill Way, Swindon, SN5 7DL.

Cost: £4.50 per child. £4.50 per adult. (One free carer per paying adult/child)

Age: All ages

Activities: Dedicated session suitable for children and adults with additional needs and abilities. Skating aids are available. Wheelchairs are welcome on the ice.

More Info: Call: 01793 877323 or visit: www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/swindon/the-link-centre/ice-skating-swindon

5. Kay Oss Events - SEN Fun Swim

Opening times: Thursday 23rd October, 10.00am - 11.00am.

Age: 3 - 18 years old.

Location: Trowbridge Sports Centre/Clarendon, BA14 0DN

Cost: £7.00 per child/young adult. £3.00 for under 3s.

(Including 1x supporting adult - must be in the pool with the child)

Who: SEN families (please sign in with Kayleigh on arrival)

Activities: Booked the hydropool for sole use of SEN families (Swim nappies must be worn by those who require them)

More Info: Email: kayossevents@gmail.com or Visit: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552335238688

6. Kay Oss Events - SEN Stay & Play - Paramedics

Opening times: Friday 24th October, 10.15am - 11.45am.

Age: 0 - 16 years old

Location: Trowbridge Rugby Club, BA14 6JB

Cost: £6.00 per child/young adult. Under 2s FREE

(Including 1x supporting adult - must stay to supervise)

Who: Welcome to everyone but SEN inspired.

Activities: Meet some paramedics, do some colouring, learn about the help paramedics can provide. Practise bandages and possibly see the paramedic vehicle.

More Info: Email: kayossevents@gmail.com or Visit: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552335238688

7. Kay Oss Events - SEN Halloween Party

Opening times: Monday 27th October, 11.00am - 1.30pm.

Age: 0 - 18 years old

Location: Westwood Social Club, BA15 2AP.

Cost: £12.00 per child/young adult. Under 2s FREE (Including 1x supporting adult - must stay to supervise)

Who: Welcome to everyone but SEN inspired.

Activities: Pick out your spookiest costumes and join for dancing in the mini disco, play some funny Halloween games, enjoy some simple party food and a costume competition.

More Info: Email: kayossevents@gmail.com or Visit: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552335238688

8. Kay Oss Events - SEN Canal Trip

Opening times: Tuesday 28th October, 2.00pm - 3.00pm (arrive by 1.40pm to allow boarding time)

Age: 0 - 18 years old

Location: Bradford On Avon (More details provided upon booking)

Cost: £13.00 per child/young adult (Including 1x supporting adult - must stay to supervise) Under 2s FREE £6.00 per additional adult.

Who: Welcome to everyone but SEN inspired.

Activities: Join for a gentle trip along the canal with the wonderful boat crew. Bring along a packed lunch, drinks can be bough on the boat. While you float along, make pumpkin faces and simple crafts. Halloween costumes are optional.

More Info: Email: kayossevents@gmail.com or Visit: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552335238688

9. Neptune Aquatics - Hydrotherapy Pool - Inclusive Family Swim

Opening times: Sundays: 12.45pm - 1.30pm.

Location: Octopus Hydrotherapy Pool, Silverwood School, Rowde, Devizes, SN10 2QQ

Cost: 2 x Swimmers: £12.20. Additional Swimmers: £6.10

Age: All ages.

(Booking and pre-payment essential!)

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

Activities: Designed to cater to families in which either a child or an adult has additional needs, whether this involves physical disabilities or educational requirements. This special session aims to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all participants.

More Info: Telephone: 01380 711715. Email: octopus@neptuneaquatics.co.uk

10. 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

Parent Carers/Guardian needs to stay for initial sessions.

Activities: Martial arts club.

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

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

11. House of Love - Wednesday Club

Opening times: Wednesday 29th October, 2.00pm - 4.00pm.

Age: 16+ Years old.

Location: Queensway Hall, Melksham, SN12 7NB.

Cost: £5.00 per person.

Activities: Karaoke, Crazy Bingo and Quiz.

More Info: Call: 07747859870 Visit: www.facebook.com/chsrecruitment

12. House of Love - Halloween Disco

Opening times: Sunday 26th October, 5.00pm - 7.00pm. Age: 16+ Years old.

Location: Queensway Hall, Melksham, SN12 7NB.

Cost: £5.00 per person.

Activities: Karaoke, Crazy Bingo and Quiz.

Who: Young adults with a disability.

More Info: Call: 07747859870 Visit: www.facebook.com/chsrecruitment

13. Boccia

Opening times: Saturday 25th October, 10.00am - 12.00pm.

Age: 12+ year olds.

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

Cost: £3.00 per person.

Who: Any young people with learning disabilities. Activities: Sports activities.

More Info: Contact: Geoff Mascall on 07703 203893.

14. All Aboard Watersports – Powerability, Paddleability & Sailability

Opening times: Saturdays, 10.30am - 12.30pm.

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

Cost: £8.00 per person. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL!

Age: 8 – 16 years old.

Who: For people with SEND who want access and experience the joy of being out on the water. Must fill in registration form (can be found online) before attending.

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

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

15. Wiltshire Music Centre - Zone Club

Dates: Saturday 1st November, 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. Activities: Monthly music-making project. Create your own music, lyrics, dance & films, while supported by musicians, music therapists, film-makers & theatre practitioners.

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.

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

Visit: www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk/regular-activities-adults/

16. 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: £5.00 per person.

Coach: Livio Pavone

More Info: Call: 01793 872699. Email: delta@gll.org Visit: www.better.org.uk/delta

17. Jolly Roger Adventure - SEN Session

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

Location: Greenbridge Rd, Swindon, SN3 3JE. Cost: £8.43 per child.

Age: 0 - 12 year olds.

Who: Children with SEND. Activities: Soft play.

More Info: Call: 01793 522044 or visit: www.jollyrogerplay.com

18. Jumpin Fun – SEN Session

Opening times: Sunday 26th October, 5.00pm - 6.00pm. (Pre-booking essential)

Location: 1C Castlegate Business Park, Old Sarum, Salisbury, SP4 6QX Cost: FREE.

Age: 0 - 18 year olds.

Activities: Reduced capacity, quieter music, and some of the more intense activities are closed off to create a safe and welcoming space

More Info: Email: salilsbury@jumpinfun.co.uk Visit: https://jumpinfun.co.uk/salisbury/

19. Aero Badminton

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

Chippenham: Tuesdays, 8.00pm - 10.00pm.

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

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, Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, SN14 6RJ. Fridays: M elksham 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.

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

20. Seeds 4 Success - Bridging Club

Opening times: Tuesdays, 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: Email: ali@seeds4success.org.uk Visit: www.seeds4success.org.uk/bridging-project

21. Seeds 4 Success - Bridging Club Plus

Opening times: Thursday 23rd October, 7.00pm - 9.00pm.

Age: 15 - 25 years old.

Location: Mere Youth Centre, BA12 6EP.

Cost: Free.

Who: Young people with additional needs.

Activities: Develop a range of life skills and get the opportunity to make new friends and meet up with existing ones. Through engagement with a range of creative and practical activities such as making and putting up shelves, building a compost bin, batik and sewing, participants develop confidence, gain skills, increase independence and improve self-esteem.

More Info: Email: ali@seeds4success.org.uk

Visit: www.seeds4success.org.uk/bridging-project-0

22. Swindon Link Centre - SEND Jump Session

Opening times: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9.00am - 10.00am.

Location: Trampoline Park, Link Centre, Whitehill Way, Swindon, SN5 7DL.

Cost: £4.50 per child. £4.50 per adult. (One free carer per paying child).

Age: 4 - 25+ year olds.

Activities: Session dedicated to children & adults with additional needs and abilities, with reduced noise and no non-emergency tannoy announcements.

More Info: Call: 01793 877323 or visit: www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/swindon/the-link-centre/link-trampoline-play-park

Activities Information

Listings 23 - 50 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.

23. Holburne Museum - Family drop-in workshop: Cats, Bats & Stars!

Opening times: Tuesday 28th October, 10.00am - 12.30pm.

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

Cost: Free (Collage and drawing materials supplied). Age: 3+ year olds.

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

Activities: Create a night-time scene with cats, bats and stars inspired by artist Andrew Cranston. More Info: Contact via email: enquiries@holburne.org or call: 01225 388569 or visit: https://holburne.org/events/family-drop-in-workshop-cats-bats-and-stars/

24. Holburne Museum - Family drop-in workshop: A Spooky Tea Party

Opening times: Wednesday 29th October, 10.00am - 11.30am (Sensory session - Aimed at children and families who will benefit from a quieter creative workshop, paying attention to those with sensory needs)

Thursday 30th October, 10.00am - 12.30pm.

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

Cost: Free. Age: 3+ year olds.

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

Activities: Make a mini 3-D Halloween tea party with all your favourite food – yum!

More Info: Contact via email: enquiries@holburne.org or call: 01225 388569 or visit: https://holburne.org/events/family-drop-in-workshop-cats-bats-and-stars/

25. Holburne Museum - Halloween at the Holburne

Opening times: Tuesday 28th October, 5.00pm - 8.30pm.

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

Cost: Free (Collage and drawing materials supplied)

Age: 3+ year olds.

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

Activities: As night draws in, the museum comes alive. Experience the Holburne after hours and celebrate Halloween. Creative workshops, pop-up food stalls, ‘Haunted Holburne’ activity trail, face painting and more!

More Info: Contact via email: enquiries@holburne.org or call: 01225 388569 or visit: https://holburne.org/events/holburne-up-late-halloween-at-the-holburne/

26. Braeside Education Centre - Mixed Activity Day 1

Opening times: Tuesday 28th October, 9.00am

Location: Braeside Education Centre, Devizes, Cost: £45.00 per child.

Age: 8 - 12 years old (Siblings up to 14 years old)

Activities: Canoeing and High Ropes Activities.

27. Braeside Education Centre - Mixed Activity Day 2

Opening times: Wednesday 29th October, 9.00am - 4.30pm.

Location: Braeside Education Centre, Devizes, SN10 2AP.. Cost: £45.00 per child.

Age: 8 - 12 years old (Siblings up to 14 years old)

Activities: Pumpkin Carving, Themed Orienteering, Archery, Low Ropes.

28. Braeside Education Centre - Mixed Activity Day 3

Opening times: Wednesday 29th October, 9.00am - 4.30pm.

Location: Braeside Education Centre, Devizes, SN10 2AP.. Cost: £45.00 per child.

Age: 8 - 12 years old (Siblings up to 14 years old)

Activities: Climbing Wall, Zip – Wire, Abseiling, Life-line

ALL Braeside Education Centre Activities:

Who: These sessions are not targeted at children/young people with SEND. Please contact them before booking to discuss any needs and/or requirements to make sure they can be appropriately accommodated.

Please bring packed lunch, water bottle and appropriate outdoor weather clothing

Drop Offs: 8.30am - 9.00am (Gates closed & locked at 9.15am for child safety)

Pick Ups: 4.30pm - 5.30pm

More Info: Email: info@braeside-education.co.uk Call: 01380 722637 or Visit: www.braeside-education.co.uk/holiday-club

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

Opening times: Fridays, 9.00am – 10.30am or 11.00am - 12.30pm

Location: Farleigh Wood, BA2 7NH

Cost: Child: £11.50 per session. Accompanying Adult: Free. Infants: Free Additional siblings: £6.00 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 www.hiddenwoods.co.uk/toddler-groups

30. Wiltshire Outdoor Learning Team - Laser Tag

Opening times: Saturday 25th October, 9.30am-11.00am

Saturday 1st November, 9.30am-11.00am, 11.30am-1.00pm or 2.00pm-3.30pm.

Location: Roundwood, BA13 4EH

Cost: £19.61 per person.

Age: 8+ year olds (Under 16s must have an adult stay with them)

Activities: Shoot the enemy with a laser gun that can shoot up to 100 metres!

31. Wiltshire Outdoor Learning Team - Canoeing

Opening times: Saturday 25th October, 2.30pm -

Location: Brokerswood Holiday Park, Westbury, Wiltshire,

Cost: £19.61 per person.

Age: 5+ year olds (Under 7s must be accompanied by a paying adult)

Activities: Qualified instructors will take you on the 4 acre lake in 2 and 3 seater Canadian canoes. As well as developing your paddle skills, the session will be fun, fun, fun!

32. Wiltshire Outdoor Learning Team - Axe Throwing and Archery

Opening times: Saturday 25th October, 12.30pm

Location: Brokerswood Holiday Park, Westbury, Wiltshire,

Cost: £19.61 per person.

Age: 7+ year olds.

Activities: An instructor will coach you through successful throwing and archery techniques and introduce you to a number of games and challenges.

33. Wiltshire Outdoor Learning Team - Thoulstone Climb & Clamber

Opening times: Sundays, 10.00am-11.15am, 11.30am-12.45pm, 1.45pm - 3.00pm or 3.15pm-4.30pm.

Location: Thoulstone Park, BA13 4AQ

Cost: £19.61 per person.

Age: 6+ year olds.

Activities: 75 minute session of auto belay climbing and adventure challenges at height.

Who: These sessions are not targeted at children/young people with SEND. Please contact them before booking to discuss any needs and/or requirements to make sure they can be appropriately accommodated.

More Info: Email: info@wolt.org.uk Telephone: 01225 976405 Online: www.wolt.org.uk/outdoor-adventure-activities-for-the-whole-family/

34. Bruce Accessible Boats - Day Hire

Opening Times: Everyday, 10.00am - 4.00pm.

Location: Great Bedwyn Wharf, Brook Street, Great Bedwyn, SN8 3PB Cost: £250.00 per day for up to 12 people.

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/ ALL Wiltshire Outdoor Learning Activities:

35. Rein & Shine - Pony Day

Opening times: Monday 27th and Friday 31st October, 9.30am – 3.00pm.

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

Cost: £96.00 per child.

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

Age: All ages.

Who: Suitable for beginners

(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.

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.

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

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

36. God Unlimited (GUL) - Stable Club

Opening times: Friday 24th, Tuesday 28th and Friday 31st October, 1.00pm - 3.00pm.

Age: 6+ year olds.

Cost: £25.00 per child.

Activities: A shorter version of our ever-popular own-a-pony days, in this fun-packed two-hour session you will take part in stable management and ridden activities.

37. God Unlimited (GUL) - Wild Afternoon

Opening times: Tuesday 28th October, 1.30pm - 3.30pm.

Age: 6+ year olds.

Cost: £25.00 per child.

Activities: Explore the woodland, make dens, follow animal trails, roast food over an open fire,.

38. God Unlimited (GUL) - Own a Pony Day

Opening times: Monday 27th and Thursday 30th October, 9.30am - 3.30pm.

Age: 6+ year olds.

Cost: £60.00 per child. (Please bring a packed lunch - drinks are provided)

Activities: A pony centred activity day including games, riding, stable management

39. God Unlimited (GUL) - Mini Own a Pony Day

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

Age: 2+ year olds.

Cost: £25.00 per child.

Activities: 90 minutes of games, riding, stable management, and fun.

40. God Unlimited (GUL) - Holiday Club

Opening times: Thursday 23rd and Wednesday 29th October, 8.45am - 3.45pm.

Age: 4+ year olds.

Cost: £30.00 per child.

Activities: Various outdoor activities.

God Unlimited (GUL) SESSIONS:

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, Shrewton, SP3 4HL.

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

41. Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm - Half Term Fun

Opening times: Thursday 23rd October - 2nd November, 10.00am – 4.00pm.

(23rd – 26th October: Creepy Craft Barn)

(27th & 31st October: Spooky Magic Shows at 11.00am & 1.00pm)

Location: Amesbury Road, Cholderton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 0EW

Cost: £9.00 per adult. £8.00 per child. Under 2s: Free. (Fancy Dress Special: Come in costume and get a free bag of animal feed!)

Age: All ages.

Activities: As well as their daily animal activities, you can enjoy the:

• Halloween Farm Trail – follow clues all around the farm

• Pumpkin Patch Photo Spot – capture your best spooky poses

• Meet McMoo – their friendly farm favourite

• Make Your Own Witches Broomstick – a craft to take home

• Witches Hat Hoopla – a game for all ages

Additional Events:

Super Hilarious Halloween Show on 29th October at 11.00am, 12.00pm, 1.00pm & 2.00pm – £9 per child, £10.00 per adult & under 2s free.

Family Halloween Party with Disco Dion on 30th October from 4.30pm - 8.00pm – £7.00 per person & under 2s free.

For additional events please contact them before booking to discuss any needs and/ or requirements to make sure they can be appropriately accommodated.

More Info: Contact via email: info@choldertonrarebreedsfarm.com or call: 01980 629438 or Visit: https://choldertonrarebreedsfarm.com/event/cholderton-scare-breeds-farm-half-term-fun/

42. Wiltshire Creative - The Three Little Vikings

Opening times: Saturday 25th October, 11.30am or 2.30pm.

Location: Salisbury Arts Centre, Bedwin Street, Salisbury SP1 3UT

Cost: Adults: £12.00 Children: £10.00

Age: 3 - 9 year olds.

This performance contains use of water-based haze, flashing lights, loud noises, moments of darkness, a depiction of a troll, fighting & use of wooden weapons

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

Activities: Three brave little Viking girls save the day in this bold and funny adventure story for little rebels, by the creator of the New York Times Best Illustrated Book Little Red and I Can Catch a Monster, Bethan Woollvin.

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

43. Fairfield Animal Centre - Half Term Halloween Fun

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

Age: All ages.

Location: Fairfield Animal Centre, Southwick Country Park, Frome Road, BA14 9QD

Cost: Under 2s: Free. 2 - 18 year olds: £4.00. Adult: £6.00. Senior: £4.00.

Disabled Adult: £4.00. First Carer: Free (Documentation required) Family: £18.00

Who: Any young people and their families.

Activities: Lots of spooky Halloween fun, including Bouncy Castle, Halloween Disco (10am – 2pm), Fancy Dress, Apple Bobbing and toffee apples, Pumpkin Picking, Hot food and much, much more!

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

Book Online: https://tinyurl.com/y9wsm8m9

44. Fairfield Animal Centre - Fright Night: The Watchers of the Woods

Opening times: Friday 24th October, 10.00am - 4.00pm.

Age: 18+ year olds.

Location: Fairfield Animal Centre, Southwick Country Park, Frome Road, BA14 9QD

Cost: £15.00 per person. (Includes access to the event plus 1 free drink and your choice of a burger or hotdog vegetarian option available).

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 chilling woodland trail where nothing is as it seems. Paranormal activity that blurs the line between the living & the dead. Live scares, sudden shocks & the constant feeling of being watched. A terrifying story that unfolds as you walk deeper into the woods.

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

Book Online: https://tinyurl.com/3rejsunv

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

Opening Times: Monday 27th October - Friday 31st October, 9.00am - 5.00pm. (Extra care available 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 School, College Road, Bath, Avon, BA1 5SD.

Cost: The Godolphin School & Kingswood School: £280.00 for a 5 day block or £62.00 per day. Royal High School Bath: £190.00 for a 5 day block or £42.00 per day.

These sessions are not targeted at children/young people with SEND. Please contact them before booking to discuss any needs and/or requirements to make sure they can be appropriately accommodated.

Age: 4 – 12 years old.

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

46. Swindon & Cricklade Railway - Steam Train Service

Opening times: Sunday 26th October, 10.30am - 3.40pm.

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

Cost: Adults - £10.00. Child - £8.00. Senior - £9.00.

Age: All ages.

Who: Family day out for everyone.

Activities: Starting from Blunsdon take a round trip to Hayes Knoll and Taw Valley Halt and return to Blunsdon. Or travel on the train all-day!

More Info: Call: 01793 771615 or visit: https://swindon-cricklade-railway.org/event/train-service-11/

47. Bristol Autism Support - Family Fundraiser

Opening times: Saturday 25th October, 12.00pm - 3.00pm.

Location: Southmead Adventure Playground (The Ranch), Doncaster Road, Bristol, BS10 5PP. Cost: £5.00 per person.

Age: All ages

Activities: A big family fun day for Autistic children and their families. Lots of activities. More Info: Call: enquiries@bristolautismsupport.org or visit: https://tinyurl.com/mwjtwc3u

48. Pick Your Own Pumpkins

Location: Palette and Pasture, Pyle Farm, Trudoxhill, Near Frome, Somerset. BA11 5DL.

More Info: Email: info@paletteandpasture.co.uk Call: 01373 836249 or Visit: https://paletteandpasture.co.uk/pumpkin-pick-your-own-frome/

Location: Farmer Marks Pumpkin Patch, Tan Hill Farm, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1QF.

More Info: Email: farmermarkspumpkinpatch@gmail.com or Visit: www.facebook.com/people/Farmer-Marks Pumpkin Patch/100076610894443/

Location: Easton Farm, Easton Royal, Pewsey, SN9 5LZ.

More Info: Email: bencooper11@hotmail.co.uk or Call: 07964860741

Visit: www.facebook.com/easton.farmpyo

Location: Ansty PYO & Farm Shop, Ansty, Wiltshire, SP3 5PX

More Info: Email: anstypyo@hotmail.com Call: 01747 829072

Visit: www.anstypyo.co.uk/pumpkinpicking

Location: Parsons Pumpkin Picking Patch, Upper Farm Milston, Near Durrington, SP4 8HR

More Info: Email: parsonspumpkinpatch@yahoo.com or Call: 07887642801

Visit: www.facebook.com/parsonspumpkinpatch/

Location: Pomeroy Pumpkin Patch, Frome Rd, Wingfield, Southwick, Trowbridge BA14 9LS.

More Info: Call: 07967423300

Visit: www.facebook.com/p/Pomeroy-Pumpkin-Patch-61558879298873/

Location: Bourne Valley Pick Your Own, Strawberry Fields, Egbury Rd, Andover, SP11 6DQ

More Info: Email: contact@bournevalleypyo.co.uk or Call: 01264 738888

Visit: www.bournevalleypyo.co.uk/

Location: Farmer Marks Pumpkin Patch, West Kennett, SN8 1QF

More Info: Email: farmermarkspumpkinpatch@gmail.com

Visit: www.facebook.com/p/Farmer-Marks-Pumpkin-Patch-100076610894443/

Location: Avon Valley Adventure Park, Pixash Lane, Bath Road, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 1TP

More Info: Email: helpdesk@avonvalley.co.uk

Visit: https://avonvalley.co.uk/events/pick-your-own-pumpkin-patch/

49. 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.

With multi-layered climbing frames, colourful ball pits and elaborate mazes, Soft Play areas provide a padded space for babies, toddlers and kids to play and explore, whatever the weather.

Always book online or by calling before attending.

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/)

WildCatz - Amesbury (wildcatzsoftplay@gmail.com or . https://sites.google.com/site/wildcatzsoftplay)

Rockstar Adventure - Swindon (01793 251555 or www.rockstaradventure.co.uk/ )

50. Riding for the Disabled Associations

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.

You may just want to attend your group and enjoy the activities on offer, but if you’d like to get more involved there’s also always opportunities to volunteer.

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

Useful Information for Parent Carers

Looking for information about services, advice and support for children and young people with SEND in Wiltshire?

The Wiltshire Local Offer website is a place to find information about help and support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), from early years through to adulthood.

The website includes information about:

• What services and support are available locally

• What the Council believes should be available elsewhere for children it supports

• Education and alternative learning options

• Planning for adulthood and independent living

• Health and social care support

• The SEND service

• Leisure activities and travel

• Support and advice for families

Visit the Local Offer website here: www.wiltshire.gov.uk/local-offer

Sensory Play Areas

Five Rivers

County Hall

Bythesea Road, Trowbridge, BA14 8JN

Leisure Centre, Hulse Road, Salisbury, SP1 3NR

Monkton Park, Station Hill, Chippenham, SN15 1ER

To book a FREE 30 minute session in one of the Family Hubs, please speak to a member of staff or call them on 0800 970 4669

Useful Information for Parent Carers

Longleat Concessionary Annual Pass

You can purchase a pass to a whole YEAR of fun! 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.

https://tinyurl.com/447vwd9z

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 Free Audiobooks & Other Activities

Free books & activities from the World of David Walliams: https://tinyurl.com/3vaz6mk2

Access Card

Get your access requirements recognised at thousands of events, attractions, venues, and locations across the UK and beyond.

https://tinyurl.com/3abs9vkx

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

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. https://tinyurl.com/ud75nyn8

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

In April 2024 Wiltshire Council awarded a contract to Spurgeons to provide Family Hubs in communities throughout the county.

This new Family Hub model aimed to 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 was informed by extensive engagement with parent carers and other stakeholders across the county.

The plan included the provision of hubs in community buildings throughout the county, plus main hubs in Trowbridge, Chippenham and Salisbury. There is also a digital platform that can be accessed on phones, tablets or computers, offering information, support, and courses. Each hub has its own team of navigators. They 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

Devizes Library

Downton Library

Royal Wootton Bassett Library

Salisbury Library and Five Rivers Health and Wellbeing Centre

Bulford: The Beeches Malmesbury Library Tisbury Nadder Centre

Calne Library

Chippenham Monkton Park and Library

Corsham - Springfield Campus

Cricklade Leisure Centre

Marlborough Library

Tidworth Leisure Centre

Melksham Community Campus  Trowbridge Library

Mere School / Town Council, Library

Pewsey The Vale Community Campus

Courses & Groups Locations

Libraries Schools

Warminster Library

Westbury Community Project Hub

Leisure centres  Campuses  Community buildings

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

Wiltshire Parent Carer Council Registration Form

Please complete, if you are not already registered and you wish to be added to the WPCC database, so that we can send you information on a regular basis. By registering with the WPCC, you will receive our free weekly newsletter, your details will be stored on our database which allows us to get a better picture of the parent carers we are representing, communicating with and supporting.

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