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
Activities Contents
Item Number
(47) Super Camps - Multi-Activity Day Camps - Salisbury and Bath
(48) Super Camps - Lego Play Day Camps - Salisbury and Bath
(49) Super Camps - Cookery Day Camps - Salisbury
(50) Super Camps - Bushcraft Day Camps - Salisbury and Bath
(51) Super Camps - Chelsea FC Day Camps - Salisbury and Bath
(52) Super Camps - Drama Day Camps - Bath
(53) Braeside Education Centre - Survival Day - Devizes
(54) Braeside Education Centre - Water Sports Day - Devizes
(55) Braeside Education Centre - Mixed Activity Day - Devizes
(56) Braeside Education Centre - Climbing Day - Devizes
(57) Swindon & Cricklade Railway - Day Out With Thomas - Swindon
(62) Wiltshire Music Centre – Summer of Fun! - Bradford On Avon
(63) Holburne Museum - Holiday Art Day Camps - Bath
(64) Holburne Museum - Mini Doodlers - Bath
(65) Holburne Museum - Digital Doodling - Online (66) Holburne Museum - A Maker Like Moore - Bath
Activities Information
Listings 1 - 38 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: Mondays, 6.30pm - 9.00pm.
Location: Atworth Youth Centre, Studley Farm Lane, Bath Road, Atworth, Cost: £2.00 per young person. Carers: Free.
Age: 13 - 25 year olds.
Who: Young people with SEND.
Activities: Cooking & baking, Sewing & Stitching, Pool & Table tennis, Drawing & Writing, Football & Basketball, Karaoke & Just dance, Job search and CV writing and much more!.
More Info: Call: 01225 667327 or email: hello@4youth.org.uk . Visit: www.youngmelksham.org.uk/youth-clubs/no-limits-
4. South Wilts Mencap – 20’s Plenty
Opening times: Tuesdays, 6.00pm – 8.00pm.
Age: 20 - 29 year olds.
Location: St. Francis Youth Lounge, St. Francis Church, Beatrice Road, Salisbury SP1 3PN
Cost: Taster Session - FREE. Weekly - £3.00 per person.
Who: Open to people aged 20 - 29 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 and varied sessions and a chance to catch up with friends. More Info: Call 07831474509 or email or sarah@southwiltsmencap.org.uk Or visit: www.southwiltsmencap.org.uk/clubs-activities
Location: St Nicholas School, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1QF.
Cost: 2 Swimmers: £10.50. 3 Swimmers: £15.75. 4 Swimmers: £21.00. Additional Swimmer: £5.25. (All swimmers entering the water must be booked)
Age: All ages.
Who: All families with children with Special Needs/Disabilities. Activities: Open swimming sessions.
More Info: Contact on 01249 735366 or Email: starfish@neptuneaquatics.co.uk Visit: www.neptuneaquatics.co.uk/starfish-hydrotherapy-pool/home
6. South Wilts Mencap - Dolphins Swimming Group
Opening times: 1st and 3rd Saturday each month, 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/
7. Kodachi Special Needs Judo
Opening times: Thursdays 25th July and 1st, 22nd & 29th August, 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 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
8. Boccia
Opening times: Saturdays 20th July & 3rd August, 17th August & 31st August , 10.00am - 12.00pm. Age: 12+ year olds.
Please contact to discuss any needs/requirements before attending.
Activities: Sports activities. More Info: Contact: Geoff Mascall on 07703 203893.
9. Freedog (Swindon) - SEND Sessions
Opening times: Sundays, 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/
10. 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: Contact Ali: ali@seeds4success.org.uk if or visit: www.seeds4success.org.uk/bridging-project
11. Seeds 4 Success - Bridging Club Plus
Opening times: Thursdays: 25th July, and 8th & 22nd August, 7.00pm - 9.00pm. (2nd & 4th Thursday each month)
Age: 15 - 25 years old.
Location: Mere Youth Centre, BA12 6EP.
Transport can be arranged from surrounding area (contact for more information). Cost: Free.
Who: Any young person with a special need or disability. Activities: Opportunity to develop a range of life skills & make new friends. Range of creative & practical activities e.g. making & putting up shelves, building a compost bin & batik.
More Info: Contact Ali: ali@seeds4success.org.uk or visit: www.seeds4success.org.uk/bridging-project-0
Age: Adults: 19+ year olds. Juniors: 6 - 18 year olds.
Please contact 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
13. All Aboard Watersports – Multi-Watersport Holiday Club
Opening times: Monday - Friday from 22nd July to 30th August, 10.00am – 4.00pm.
Cost: £60.00 per day. (Bring a packed lunch & change of clothes)
Age: 8 – 16 years old.
Who: Young people as well as their friends, family and carers.
If you are interested in attending, 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
14. All Aboard Watersports – Powerability, Paddleability & Sailability
Who: For people with SEND who want access and experience the joy of being out on the water.
You must complete a registration form 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/ Sailability: www.allaboardwatersports.co.uk/book-with-us/courses/course/sailability/
15. Springfield Inclusive Sensory Play
Opening times: Saturdays 3rd and 17th August, 3.00pm - 5.00pm. (1st & 3rd Saturday each month - 3rd Saturday is quieter environment) Thursdays 8th, 22nd and 29th August, 2.00pm - 4.00pm.
Location: Springfield Community Campus, Beechfield Road, Corsham, SN13 9DN.
Cost: 1st child: £3.80. Additional children: £2.70. Under 2’s: 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
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.
Opening times: Tuesdays: 30th July and 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th August, 9.30am - 10.30am. Thursdays: 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th August, 9.30am - 10.30am.
Location: Trampoline Park, Link Centre, Whitehill Way, Swindon, SN5 7DL.
Cost: £4.20 per child (One free carer per paying child)
Age: 4 - 25 year olds.
Activities: Fun, friendly sessions in the trampoline park for those with learning and/ or physical disabilities. Please note this is a recreational session and not specialist rebound therapy.
More Info: Call: 01793 877323 or visit: https://bookings.better.org.uk/
Location: Wiltshire School of Gymnastics, Melksham, SN12 6SP.
Cost: £5.50 per person.
BOOKING PRIOR TO ATTENDING IS ESSENTIAL
Age: 3 - 12 year olds.
Who: Children with any physical, mental, emotional, social, language, and/or sensory challenges. Activities: Children and their parent carers can the gymnastics apparatus with their coaches.
More Info: Visit: https://wiltshiregymnastics.co.uk/gymability/ or Email: info@wiltshiregymnastics.co.uk
Location: 2nd, 9th and 30th August: Trowbridge Rugby Club, Trowbridge, BA14 6JB 15th August: Westwood Social Club, BA15 2AP.
Age: 0 - 16 year olds.
Cost: £10.00 per child.
More Info: Email: kayossevents@gmail.com Visit: www.facebook.com/61552335238688
21. Kay-Oss Events - SEN Mini Pamper & Relax
Dates: Saturday 20th July, 10.30am - 12.00pm.
Location: Westwood Social Club, BA15 2AP
Age: 0 - 16 year olds.
Cost: £10.00 per child.
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
22. Kay-Oss Events - Sensory Play
Dates: Tuesday 30th July, 1.30pm - 3.00pm.
Location: Westwood Social Club, BA15 2AP
Age: 0 - 16 year olds.
Cost: £10.00 per child.
Activities: Enjoy different types of sensory fun, from a cosy corner to exploring textures. (Wear old messy clothes and bring spare clothes and a towel).
More Info: Email: kayossevents@gmail.com Visit: www.facebook.com/61552335238688
23. Kay-Oss Events - SEN Talent show
Dates: Monday 5th August, 10.00am - 4.00pm.
Location: Westwood Social Club, BA15 2AP
Age: All ages welcome.
Cost: Under 2’s: Free. 2 - 18 year olds: £7.00 (including 1 supporting adult).
(£1.00 to enter just to watch the show)
More Info: Email: kayossevents@gmail.com Visit: www.facebook.com/61552335238688
Dates: Thursdays: 25th July and 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th August.
(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 18’s 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
35. Holburne Museum - Calm Sensory Sessions
Opening times: Thursday 25th July and 15th August, 3.30pm – 5.00pm.
Location: The Holburne Museum, Great Pulteney Street, Bath, BA2 4DB.
Cost: Under 18 year olds: Free. 18 - 25 year olds: £3.50. Adult: £12.50. Carer: Free
Age: All ages.
Activities: Calm Sensory Times have been created with neurodivergent children, families and adults in mind who may benefit from visiting the museum in a calmer and quieter period. More Info: Contact via email: enquiries@holburne.org or call: 01225 388569 or visit: www.holburne.org/events/calm-sensory-sessions-2/
36. Riding for the Disabled Association Groups (RDA)
Opening times: Various - see your local RDA.
Location: Various across Wiltshire - see your 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/
37. Parks & Open Spaces
Check your local council website to find out what local parks/play areas and open spaces are available to visit while the sun is out!
Many have free to use play areas, outdoor gym equipment, splash-pads and other fun 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 Boomerang Play Centre - Melksham - 01225 702000
Solstice Play - Amesbury - 01980 624911 or www.solsticeplay.co.uk/
Jump In Fun - Salisbury - 01722 445503 or www.jumpinfun.co.uk/salisbury/soft
Activities Information
Listings 39 - 66 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.
39. God Unlimited (GUL) - Own A Pony Day
Dates: Mondays: 29th July and 5th & 26th August, 9.30am - 3.30pm. Wednesdays: 31st July, 9.30am - 3.30pm.
Age: 6+ year olds.
Cost: £55.00 per child. (Please bring packed lunch).
Activities: A full day of games, riding, stable management, and fun.
40. God Unlimited (GUL) - Mini Own A Pony Day (2)
Dates: Thursdays: 25th July and 1st & 15th August, 10.00am - 11.30am. Tuesdays: 30th July and 6th, 13th & 20th August, 10.00am - 11.30am.
Age: 4+ year olds.
Cost: £25.00 per child.
Activities: 90 minutes of games, riding, stable management, and fun.
41. God Unlimited (GUL) - Stable Club
Dates: Friday: 26th July and 2nd, 16th & 30th August, 10.00am - 12.00pm. Monday 12th August, Wednesday 14th August & Thursday 29th August, 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.
42. God Unlimited (GUL) - Wild Afternoon
Dates: Thursdays: 25th July and 1st & 15th August, 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Tuesday 30th July and 6th, 13th & 20th August, 1.00pm - 3.00pm.
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.
ALL God Unlimited (GUL) Sessions:
Please contact before booking to discuss your child/young person’s needs and requirements to ensure they can be appropriately accommodated.
Can be wet & windy so bring weather appropriate clothing.
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
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/
45. 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/
46. Wiltshire Wildlife – Family Events (Natural Art)
Cost: Adults: Free. Children: £5.00 per child. Under 2’s: Free 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: Get creative with inspiration and materials from the natural world. More Info: Lower Moor - Email: lmfwatchgroup@gmail.com Or visit: www.wiltshirewildlife.org/events/2024-08-29-family-event-lower-moor
Langford Lakes - Email: learning@wiltshirewildlife.org Or visit: www.wiltshirewildlife.org/events/2024-08-28-family-event-langford-lakes-natural-art
47. Super Camps - Multi-Activity Day Camps (non residential)
Location: The Godolphin School, Milford Hill, Salisbury, SP1 2RA
Royal High School Bath, Gloucester House, Lansdown Road, Bath, BA1 5SZ.
Cost: £265.00 for a 5 day block.
Age: 6 – 12 years old.
Activities: With a new theme each day, children will develop fine motor skills and learn effective problem solving as they bring to life a variety of different designs and ideas.
49. Super Camps - Cookery Day Camps (non residential)
Location: The Godolphin School, Milford Hill, Salisbury, SP1 2RA
Kingswood Preparatory School, College Road, Bath, Avon, BA1 5SD.
Cost: £265.00 for a 5 day block.
Age: 7 – 12 years old.
Activities: Children will learn survival skills such as Shelter Building, First Aid and Fire Lighting, as well as tackle team challenges alongside like-minded adventurers.
51. Super Camps - Chelsea FC Day Camps (non residential)
Location: The Godolphin School, Milford Hill, Salisbury, SP1 2RA. Kingswood Preparatory School, College Road, Bath, Avon, BA1 5SD.
Cost: £300.00 for a 5 day block.
Age: 6 – 11 years old.
Activities: Experience a 360 view of life as a professional football player with coaching, sporting seminars & team tournaments. Also receive a Chelsea FC Foundation Nike training kit to wear on the course and keep.
52. Super Camps - Drama Day Camps (non residential)
Location: Royal High School Bath, Gloucester House, Lansdown Road, Bath, BA1 5SZ.
Cost: £265.00 for a 5 day block.
Age: 4 – 12 years old.
Activities: Your child will develop their character through performing arts; learning dances, songs and acting scenes all working towards a final showstopper performance.
ALL Super Camps Activities:
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: Email: info@supercamps.co.uk Call: 01235 467300 or Book online at: www.supercamps.co.uk
53. Braeside Education Centre - Survival Day
Opening times: Monday 29th July, 9.00am - 4.30pm.
Location: Farleigh Wood, BA2 7NH.
Cost: £40.00 per child.
Age: 8 - 12 years old (Siblings up to 14 years old)
Activities: Firelighting, Dough Twist, Shelter Building and Survival Bracelets.
54. Braeside Education Centre - Water Sports Day
Opening times: Tuesdays 30th July and 6th August, 9.00am - 4.30pm.
Location: Farleigh Wood, BA2 7NH
Cost: £40.00 per child.
Age: 8 - 12 years old (Siblings up to 14 years old)
Activities: Canoeing, Paddleboarding and Kayaking.
55. Braeside Education Centre - Mixed Activity Day
Opening times: Wednesdays 31st July and 7th August, 9.00am - 4.30pm.
Location: Farleigh Wood, BA2 7NH.
Cost: £40.00 per child.
Age: 8 - 12 years old (Siblings up to 14 years old)
Activities: Archery, Low Ropes, Lifeline and Orienteering.
56. Braeside Education Centre - Climbing Day
Opening times: Thursdays 1st August and 8th August, 9.00am - 4.30pm.
Location: Farleigh Wood, BA2 7NH.
Cost: £40.00 per child.
Age: 8 - 12 years old (Siblings up to 14 years old)
Activities: Climbing Wall, Zip Wire, Abseiling and Problem Solving.
ALL BRAESIDE EDUCATION CENTRE ACTIVITIES:
Please contact beforehand 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
57. Swindon & Cricklade Railway - Day Out With Thomas
Cost: Day entry: Adults - £19.00 Child (2 - 17 year olds) - £16.00. Under 2s: Free
Age: All ages.
Who: Family day out for everyone.
Activities: Join Thomas the Tank Engine for a day of adventure at Swindon & Cricklade Railway! All aboard a train ride with Thomas, say Hello to Sir Topham Hatt and join Rusty & Dusty for a trainload of fun.
More Info: Call: 01793 771615 or visit: https://swindon-cricklade-railway.org/list-of-events/
Please contact beforehand to discuss any needs and/or requirements to make sure they can be appropriately accommodated.
Activities: An opportunity to meet up with your friends during the summer holidays.
More Info: Email: info@wiltshirecreative.co.uk or Call: 01722 320 333 Visit their website: www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk/events/teen-hub-summer-social
59. Hidden Woods – Holiday Club
Opening times: Monday - Thursday from 29th July to 29th August, 10.00am - 4.00pm. (Play area in camp for early drop offs or late pick ups - additional cost)
Location: Farleigh Wood, BA2 7NH.
Cost: £35.00 per single day. £120.00 for a 4 day block.
Age: 8 - 13 years old
Please contact beforehand to discuss any needs and/or requirements to make sure they can be appropriately accommodated.
Activities: Bushcraft, environmental art, woodland crafts & games & campfires
More Info: Email: hello@hiddenwoods.co.uk Call: 01373 823832 or book online at: www.hiddenwoods.co.uk/holiday-clubs
Opening times: Fridays, 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
Age: Aimed at 4 – 11 year olds. Who: Don’t have to be able to read well, they can still take part if they listen to stories with their parent/carer or to an audiobook. Activities: Children are encouraged to read/listen to six or more library books during the summer holidays and receive rewards along the way. More Info: Go to their website: www.summerreadingchallenge.org.uk
62. Wiltshire Music Centre – Summer of Fun!
Princess Dance Party: Monday 5th August, 10.00am - 10.45am or 11.00am - 11.45am. For 2 - 4 year olds: £8 per child.
Barbie Dance Party: Monday 5th August, 1.00pm - 2.30pm. For 4 - 9 year olds: £15 per child.
Music For Miniatures: Tuesday 6th August, 2.00pm - 2.30pm or 3.00pm - 3.30pm.
For 3 - 7 year olds: £5 per child / £6 per adult.
Fidgety Feet Presents Dragon Tales: Tuesday 6th August, 10.00am - 11.00am. For 18 months to 6 year olds: £7 per child and £3 per adult.
Little Piccolos: Wednesday 7th August, 10.30am - 11.15am. For 3 months - 5 year olds: £8 per child (£4 sibling discount. Siblings under 1 are free).
Rock The Tots - Summer Party: Friday 9th August, 11.00am - 12.00pm. For 0 - 10 year olds: £8 per child and £8 per adult.
Singing Your Head Off: Tuesday 13th August, 9.30am - 3.00pm. For 7 - 16 year olds: £25 per child.
Devising Drama: Wednesday 14th - Friday 16th August, 10.00am - 3.00pm. For 7 - 11 year olds: £70 per child (For three days).
Lego Animation Workshop: Wednesday 14th August & Friday 16th August, 10.00am - 2.00pm. For 8 - 14 year olds: £25 per child.
Showstoppers: Thursday 22nd August - Friday 23rd August, 10.00am - 3.00pm. For 12 - 20 year olds: £75 per child (two days).
For students with some experience and/or passion for musical theatre.
ALL WILTSHIRE MUSIC CENTRE ACTIVITIES:
Please contact before booking to discuss any needs and/or requirements to make sure they can be appropriately accommodated. It may be that Parent Carer Supervision is required.
Location: Ashley Road, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1DZ.
More Info: Contact Adam via email: info@wiltshiremusic.org.uk or Call: 01225 860100 or Visit: www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk/whats-on/
Location: The Holburne Museum, Great Pulteney Street, Bath, BA2 4DB
Cost: Free.
Age: Young children aged 2+ years old.
Who: Open to all but can be noisy, busy and full of families.
Activities: A morning of free, playful making designed for mini doodlers to get creative. Enjoy designing and decorating beautiful doodled flowers to take home.
More Info: Contact via email: enquiries@holburne.org or call: 01225 388569 or visit: www.holburne.org/events/mini-doodlers-free-family-creative-drop-in/
Who: Open to all but can be noisy, busy and full of families.
Activities: Create with others from around the globe and connect over a love of doodling and drawing. Join the Holburne Learning team for a fun, informal Zoom workshop inspired by Mr Doodle’s museum takeover.
More Info: Contact via email: enquiries@holburne.org or call: 01225 388569 or visit: www.holburne.org/events/digital-doodling-with-the-holburne-museum-online-workshop/
Location: The Holburne Museum, Great Pulteney Street, Bath, BA2 4DB
Cost: Free.
Age: 5+ year olds.
Who: Open to all but can be noisy, busy and full of families.
Activities: Enjoy a morning of hands-on making, creating mini-sculptures inspired by our exhibition of Henry Moore. Expect some mess and playful sculpture materials to inspire 3D making.
More Info: Contact via email: enquiries@holburne.org or call: 01225 388569 or visit: www.holburne.org/events/a-maker-like-moore-free-family-creative-drop-in/
ALL
HOLBURNE
MUSEUM ACTIVITIES:
Please contact before booking to discuss any needs and/or requirements to make sure they can be appropriately accommodated.
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 Devizes Library Royal Wootton Bassett library
Bradford on Avon Library Downton Library Salisbury Library and Five Rivers Health and Wellbeing Centre
Bulford: The Beeches
Calne Library
Chippenham Monkton Park and Library
Corsham - Springfield Campus
Cricklade Leisure 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
Libraries Schools Leisure centres Campuses Community buildings
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