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DO YOU KNOW OF ANY ‘SEND’ INCLUSIVE ACTIVITIES IN WILTSHIRE?
If you know of, attend, or run any activities for children or young people with SEND, or activities that are inclusive of SEND, then please let us know by filling out one the following quick forms by scanning the QR codes or clicking on the links below
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TERM TIME ACTIVITIES
HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
Face to Face Group/Activity
Providers’ Contact List
Barnardo’s Short Breaks Clubs (for families who have registered for the Barnardo’s Scheme option of the Short Breaks Scheme):-
1. Barnardo’s Short Breaks Clubs - Bradford On Avon
Dates: Saturday: 22nd October, 10.00am - 4.00pm. Age: 6 – 18 year olds. Location: Bradford On Avon: Youth and Community Building, BA15 1LE. 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: Jane Middleton-Jones on 07590 624260, or email: jane.middletonjones@barnardos.org.uk
2. Barnardo’s - Salisbury
Opening times: Thursdays: 20th and 27th October, 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
These clubs are only for those families who have registered for the Barnardo’s or Combo option with the Short Breaks Scheme.
Activity Clubs! (for any child or young person with additional needs):-
3. Adaptive Martial Arts - Classic Sessions
Opening times: Sunday: 30th October, 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. 1-to-1: £35 per session. 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: www.adaptivema.co.uk/classes
4. Elizabeth House - Social Club
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
5. 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, 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
6. Wiltshire Music Centre - Why Beethoven Threw The Stew - Relaxed Family Concert
Dates: Saturday 22nd October, 10.00am - 2.30pm. Age: All ages. Location: Ashley Road, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1DZ. Cost: Adult - £20.00. Under 18s and Students - £7.00 Who: For families. Activities: A family concert packed with well-known tunes, surprising facts and witty anecdotes that bring Beethoven and his music to life.
What is a Relaxed Performance?
During this performance, house lights will remain on, there will be a relaxed attitude to noise, and audience members are free to leave and re-enter at any point.
More Info: Call 01225 860 100 or email: info@wiltshiremusic.org.uk Visit: www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk/whats-on/why-beethoven-threw-stew-relaxed-family-concert
7. Ta-Dah SEN - Halloween Themed Sensory & Art
Opening times: Tuesday 25th and Wednesday 26th October, 9.00am - 1.00pm or 9.00am - 4.00pm Age: All ages. Location: Salisbury (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: Halloween themed 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
8. Hope Nature Centre - Animal Park & Halloween Trail
Opening times: Monday to Sunday, 10.00am - 4.00pm. Location: Hope Nature Centre, Southwick Country Park, BA14 9QD. Cost: Normal Park Entry Prices plus £3.50 to access trail. Age: All ages. Activities: Help the resident witch make her next potion! Explore the Animal Park and find all the missing potion ingredients on her map. More Info: Call: 01225 759075 or email: info@hopenaturecentre.org.uk . . Visit: www.hopenaturecentre.org.uk/events/halloween/
9. South Wilts Mencap - Music Group
Opening times: Tuesday 25th October, 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
10. Jolly Roger Adventure - SENS Session
Opening Times: Thursday: 27th October, 6.15pm - 7.30pm. Location: Jolly Roger Adventure, Greenbridge Rd, Swindon, SN3 3JE. Age: 0 - 25 year olds Cost: £6.50 per child Activities: Soft play activities. More Info: Telephone: +44 1793 522 044. Email: admin@jollyrogerplay.com Visit: www.jollyrogerplay.com/
11. Jolly Roger Adventure - Halloween Party
Opening Times: Friday 28th and Saturday 29th October, 5.30pm - 8.30pm. Location: Jolly Roger Adventure, Greenbridge Rd, Swindon, SN3 3JE. Age: 0 - 25 year olds Cost: £6.50 per child Activities: Soft play activities. More Info: Telephone: +44 1793 522 044. Email: admin@jollyrogerplay.com Visit: www.jollyrogerplay.com/
12. Hidden Woods – Saplings (Parent & Toddler Group)
Opening times: Fridays 21st & 28th October, 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 or book online at:
www.hiddenwoods.co.uk/toddler-groups
13. Rein & Shine - Pony Day
Opening times: Monday 24th and Wednesday 26th October, 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.
14. Rein & Shine - Pony Camp
Opening times: Thursday 27th - Friday 28th October, 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.
15. Neptune Aquatics - Starfish Hydrotherapy Pool
Opening times: Saturdays: 4.30pm - 5.15pm. Sundays: 2.00pm - 2.45pm. Location: Silverwood School Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1QF. Cost: Adults (Over 16): £7.50. Child (Over 8): £4.50. Child (Under 8): £3.00.
(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
Sign up for a FREE membership using the code WPCC21 and receive £1.00 off per person every time you visit!
Register an account, click ‘Dashboard’ using the menu on the left hand side, click ‘Start New Membership’, put in promo code WPCC21 and purchase the ‘Community Pass’. https://starfishhydro.clubright.co.uk/MemberArea/SelectMembership Any issues please contact Starfish Hydrotherapy Pool using the contact information above.
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16. Buzz Action - The Element Cafe
Opening times: Wednesdays 19th and 26th October, 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
17. Buzz Action - Amesbury Youth Cafe
Opening times: Fridays 21st and 28th October, 7.00pm - 9.00pm. 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. God Unlimited (GUL) - Stable Club
Opening times: Fridays 21st and 28th October, 10.00am - 12.00pm. Age: 6+ year olds. Cost: £20.00 per child (Please bring sensible footwear and a raincoat) Activities: Activities including riding, grooming and agility games.
19. God Unlimited (GUL) - Own a Pony Days
Dates: Monday 24th and Wednesday 26th October, 9.00am - 3.00pm. Age: 6+ year olds. Cost: £50.00 per child (Please bring a packed lunch, sensible footwear and a raincoat) Activities: Activities with ponies including riding, grooming, agility games and more!
20. God Unlimited (GUL) - Mixed Activity Days
Dates: Thursday 20th, Tuesday 25th and Thursday 27th October, 9.30am - 3.30pm. Age: 6+ year olds. Cost: £50.00 per child (Snacks provided - please bring sensible footwear and a raincoat) Activities: A full day outdoors with ponies, woodland low ropes, campfires and more!
21. God Unlimited (GUL) - Mini Mixed Activity Days
Dates: Fridays 21st and 28th October, 9.30pm - 3.30pm. Age: 4 - 8 year olds. Cost: £50.00 per child (Snacks provided - please bring sensible footwear and a raincoat) Activities: A shorter activity for smalls, riding, grooming and outdoor play.
ALL 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, SP3 4HL. More Info: Email: office@god-unlimited.org Call: 01980621712. Or visit: www.guloutdoortherapy.org.uk/
22. All Aboard Watersports – Multi-Watersport Holiday Club
Opening times: Monday 24th - Friday 28th October, 10.00am – 4.00pm. Location: Baltic Wharf, Cumberland Road, Bristol, BS1 6XG. Cost: £48.00 per day. Age: 8 – 16 years old Who: Anyone with any form of disability or additional support need, as well as their friends, family and carers Activities: Canoeing, kayaking, rowing, sailing or raft building (weather dependent)
Bring a packed lunch & change of clothes!
More Info: Call: 0117 929 0801. Email: admin@allaboardwatersports.co.uk See more at:
www.allaboardwatersports.co.uk/book-with-us/courses/course/multi-sport-youth-holiday-club/
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.
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.
23. All Aboard Watersports – Sailing Holiday Club
Opening times: Monday 24th - Friday 28th October, 10.00am – 4.00pm. Location: Baltic Wharf, Cumberland Road, Bristol, BS1 6XG. Cost: £48.00 per day. Age: 8 – 16 years old Who: Anyone with any form of disability or additional support need, as well as their friends, family and carers Activities: Enjoy spending time on the water learn and develop your sailing skills in a fun and supportive environment.
Bring a packed lunch & change of clothes!
More Info: Call: 0117 929 0801. Email: admin@allaboardwatersports.co.uk See more at:
www.allaboardwatersports.co.uk/book-with-us/courses/course/sailing-youth-holiday-club/
24. Freedog (Swindon) - SEND Session
Opening times: Sundays 23rd and 30th October, 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: www.freedogswindon.com/activities/send-sessions/
25. Kodachi Special Needs Judo
Opening times: Thursdays 20th and 27th October, 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 Carer/Guardian needs to stay for initial sessions.
Activities: Martial arts club. More Info: Email: richbennett-@hotmail.com Telephone: 07724966942
26. Braeside Education Centre - Holiday Activities
Dates: Monday 24th October - Thursday 27th October. Opening times: Drop Off: 8.30am - 9.00am. Pick Up: 4.30pm - 5.00pm Location: Braeside Education Centre, Bath Road, Devizes, SN10 2AP. Cost: £36.00 per child per day.
(Please bring: Packed lunch, water bottle and weather appropriate outdoor clothing)
Age: 8 – 12 years old (Siblings up to 14 years old). Who: Young people with mild to moderate needs.
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: High ropes, zip wire, climbing, canoeing, kayaking, camp fire cooking, fire-lighting, and much more! More Info: Email: info@braeside-education.co.uk Call: 01380 722637 or Visit: www.braeside-education.co.uk/holiday-club/
27. Delta Tennis Club - Swindon
Opening times: Tuesday 25th October, 10.00am - 12.00pm Age: 18+ years old Location: Delta Tennis Centre, Welton Rd, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7XF. Cost: Tuesdays: £4.00 per person. Wednesdays: £3.00 per person. Who: Inclusive session for adults. Activities: Tennis in a friendly & active environment. More Info: Call: 01793 872699. Email: delta@gll.org
28. Cue Zone Snooker Club - Bristol
Opening times: Friday: 28th October, 11.00am - 1.00pm. Age: 16+ years old Location: The Greenway Centre, Doncaster Road, Southmead, Bristol, BS10 5PY. 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: thesnookercoach@gmail.com
29. DS Active (Bristol) - Football
Opening times are: Sundays: 23rd and 30th October, 10.30am - 11.30am Age: 5 - 14 years old and 14+ years old (Separate pitches for the two age groups). Location: St. Paul’s Academy, Newfoundland Road, Bristol, BS2 9NH Cost: New players: Free for first 2 weeks. Then £5.00 per person. Who: All abilities, young people with Downs Syndrome Activities: Football in a friendly & active environment for anyone with Downs Syndrome More Info: Email Mark Kearns on svahle76@yahoo.co.uk or Visit:
www.dsactive.org.uk/football-session/bristol-access-sport/
30. Boccia
Opening times: Saturday: 29th October, 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.
31. Holburne Museum - Up Late (Art after hours)
Opening times: Friday 28th October, 5.00pm – 9.00pm. Location: The Holburne Museum, Great Pulteney Street, Bath, BA2 4DB. Cost: FREE. Age: 4+ year olds. Activities: See their collection galleries or have a drink at the Garden café, as well as a museum trail, free face painting, fancy dress competition (spookiest wins!), shadow puppet making workshop and a shadow puppet show! More Info: Contact via email: enquiries@holburne.org or call: 01225 388569 or visit: www.holburne.org/events/up-late-halloween-at-the-holburne/
32. The Farm Cookery School - Spooky Halloween Picnic
Opening times: Monday 24th October, 10.30am – 12.30pm. Location: The Farm Cookery School, Netherstreet Farm, Bromham, Chippenham, SN15 2DS. Cost: £20.00 per person. Age: 5+ 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: Making an assortment of spooky Halloween food from scratch. (Children will be eating their savoury course in their dining room but will take sweet treats home so please bring along Tupperware)
33. The Farm Cookery School - Spooky Halloween Picnic
Opening times: Wednesday 26th October, 9.30am – 3.00pm. Location: The Farm Cookery School, Netherstreet Farm, Bromham, Chippenham, SN15 2DS. Cost: £50.00 per person. Age: 10+ 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: Making an assortment of spooky Halloween food from scratch. (Children will be eating their savoury course in their dining room but will take sweet treats home so please bring along Tupperware)
34. The Farm Cookery School - Cook Together (Adult & Child)
Opening times: Thursday 27th October, 2.00pm – 5.00pm. (The timings also include enough time to eat there) Location: The Farm Cookery School, Netherstreet Farm, Bromham, Chippenham, SN15 2DS. Cost: £50.00 for 2 adult meals. £60.00 for 3 adult meals. £70.00 for 4 adult meals. (You can have up to 4 people at your Adult & Child Cookery Station) Age: 5+ year olds. Activities: Various themed cooking sessions and baking activities.
ALL THE FARM COOKERY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Please contact beforehand to discuss any needs and/or requirements to make sure they can be appropriately accommodated.
More Info: Contact via email: enquiries@thefarmcookeryschool.co.uk or call: 01380859478 Visit: www.thefarmcookeryschool.co.uk/
35. Seeds 4 Success - Bridging Club
Opening times: Tuesday 25th October, 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 (Masks must be worn on transport).
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.
36. Super Camps - Multi-Activity Day (Salisbury)
Opening Times: Monday 24th - Friday 28th October, 9.00am – 5.00pm.
(Extra care available from 8.00am – 6.00pm)
Location: The Godolphin School, Milford Hill, Salisbury, SP1 2RA. Cost: £190.00 for a 5 day block or £48.00 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.
ALL SUPERCAMPS SESSIONS:
If you are interested in attending a Super Camps session then please contact beforehand to discuss any needs and/or requirements to make sure they can be accommodated.
More Info: Email: info@supercamps.co.uk Call: 01235 467300 or Visit: www.supercamps.co.uk
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.
37. Fit For Sport Activity Camps - Bristol
Dates: Monday 24th - Friday 28th October, 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.
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/
Funways - Warminster
Location: Funways, Goodwin Close, Warminster, BA12 0DF More Info: Call: 01985 220111 or Visit: www.funwayswarminster.com/
Jolly Roger Adventure - Swindon
Location: Jolly Roger Adventure, Greenbridge Road, Swindon, SN3 3JE. More Info: Call: 01793 522044 or Visit: www.jollyrogerplay.com
Boomerang Family Play Centre - Melksham
Location: Boomerang Family Play Centre, Unit 8, Merlin Way, Bowerhill,
SN12 6TJ.
More Info: Call: 01225 702000 or Visit: www.boomerangplay.co.uk/
Solstice Play - Amesbury
Location: Unit 1 & 2 Minton Distibution Park, London Road, Amesbury, SP4 7RT. More Info: Call: 01980 624911 or Visit: www.solsticeplay.co.uk/
Jump In Fun - Salisbury
Location: 1C Castlegate Business Park, Old Sarum, Salisbury, SP4 6QX. More Info: Call: 01722 445503 or Visit: www.jumpinfun.co.uk/salisbury/soft-play/
