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Contents Page
Number What is the WPCC SEND Activity Guide?
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Activities Contents
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Activities Information
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Other Useful Information For Parent Carers
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Family Hubs Information
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WPCC Membership
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The Wiltshire Parent Carer Council (WPCC) The WPCC supports families raising a child/young person (0-25 years old) with SEN and/or disabilities (SEND). Keep up to date with the latest SEND information and events in Wiltshire by registering with the WPCC and sign up to receive our Weekly Newsletters - more info on page 32. @wiltspcc
01225 764647 reception@wiltspcc.co.uk www.wiltshireparentcarercouncil.co.uk
WHAT IS THE WPCC SEND ACTIVITY GUIDE? The WPCC SEND Activity Guide 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. We can only promote the activities we know about; if you know of other activities, please tell us.
Anyone in Wiltshire can use the SEND Activity Guide to access inclusive opportunities for young people with SEND.
How to use the SEND Activity Guide:
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.
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.
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Activities Contents Item Number
Activity/Item Name
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Elizabeth House - Blue Skies - Salisbury
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Elizabeth House - Social Club - Salisbury
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Bath MENCAP & Gateway Sports Club - Bath
(4)
Summer Reading Challenge - Online
(5)
Jumpin Fun - SEN Session - Salisbury
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South Wilts Mencap - Dolphins Swimming Group - Salisbury
(7)
Boccia - Devizes
(8)
Wiltshire Music Centre - Zone Club - Bradford On Avon
(9)
All Aboard Watersports - Sailability - Bristol
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All Aboard Watersports - Paddleability - Bristol
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All Aboard Watersports - Powerability - Bristol
(12)
White Friars Sailing Club – Sailability - Ashton Keynes
(13)
Larkhill Space Station - Sensory Room - Salisbury
(14)
The Haven Centre - Sensory Room - Tidworth
(15)
Jolly Roger Adventure - SEN Session - Swindon
(16)
Inclusive Play Session - Corsham
(17)
House of Love - Thursday Club Night – Melksham
(18)
Wildcatz Softplay - SEN Session - Amesbury
(19)
Seeds 4 Success - Bridging Club - Mere
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Seeds 4 Success - Bridging Club Plus - Mere
(21)
Wiltshire Music Centre – Matilda Screening Singalong – Bradford On Avon
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Wiltshire Music Centre – Wicked Screening Singalong - Bradford on Avon
(23)
Neptune Aquatics - Starfish Hydrotherapy Pool - Chippenham
(24)
Kay-Oss Events - SEN Unicorn Visit – Westbury
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Kay-Oss Events - SEN Coolest Summer Ever with Elsa & Anna - Melksham
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Kay-Oss Events - SEN Magic & Balloons with Dave Hickory – Seend
(27)
Kay-Oss Events - SEN Tropical Creatures Workshop - Westbury
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Activities Contents Item Number
Activity/Item Name
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Kay-Oss Events - SEN Stay & Play with Police - Melksham
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Kay-Oss Events - SEN Pizza Workshop - Trowbridge
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Kay-Oss Events - SEN Stay & Play Session - Warminster
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Kay-Oss Events - SEN Petting Experience - Bradford-on-Avon
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Kay-Oss Events - Beach Meet Up – Weymouth
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Kay-Oss Events - SEN Nerf Challenge - Bradford-on-Avon
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Kay-Oss Events - SEN Sensory Science Lab - Westbury
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Kay-Oss Events - SEN Canal Trip with Kenavon Venture - Devizes
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Kay-Oss Events - SEN Let’s Be Pokémon Trainers - Bradford-on-Avon
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Kay-Oss Events - Summer Send Off - Bradford- on-Avon
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Kay-Oss Events - Knights & Dragons - Seend
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Swindon Link Centre - SEND Ice Skating - Swindon
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Swindon Link Centre - SEND Jump Session - Swindon
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Swindon Link Centre - Disability Swim - Swindon
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All Stars - Pan Disability Football – Devizes
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Wiltshire Music Centre: Kid Carpet & The Noisy Animals – Bradford On Avon
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Wiltshire Music Centre: Bubble Bach – Bradford On Avon
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Holburne Museum - Family Making Day - Print Like Picasso! - Bath
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Fairfield Animal Centre - Animal Park – Trowbridge
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Wiltshire Music Centre - Summer Activities - Bradford On Avon
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Braeside Education Centre - Mixed Activity Day - Devizes
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Braeside Education Centre - Survival Day - Devizes
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Braeside Education Centre - Canoeing Day - Devizes
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Braeside Education Centre - Watersports Day - Devizes
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Braeside Education Centre - Climbing Day - Devizes
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Braeside Education Centre - High Ropes Day - Devizes
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Wiltshire Outdoor Learning Team - Laser Tag - Westbury
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Activities Contents Item Number
Short Break Activity / Item Name
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Wiltshire Outdoor Learning Team - Canoeing - Westbury
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Wiltshire Outdoor Learning Team - Axe Throwing & Archery - Westbury
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Wiltshire Outdoor Learning Team - Stand Up Paddleboarding - Westbury
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Wiltshire Outdoor Learning Team - Screen Free Fun - Westbury
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Rein & Shine - Pony Days - Swindon
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Hidden Woods – Holiday Club - Farleigh Wood
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Hidden Woods – Saplings - Farleigh Wood
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Super Camps - Multi-Activity Day Camps 1 - Salisbury & Bath
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Super Camps - Multi-Activity Day Camps 2 - Bath
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Super Camps - Multi-Activity Day Camps 3 – Newbury
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Super Camps - Lego Play Day Camp – Bath, Newbury & Salisbury
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Super Camps - Cookery Day Camp – Bath & Salisbury
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Super Camps - Bushcraft Day Camp – Bath, Newbury & Salisbury
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Super Camps - Dance Day Camp - Bath
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Super Camps - Chelsea FC Day Camp – Bath & Newbury
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Bruce Accessible Boats - Day Hire - Great Bedwyn
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Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm - Family Day Out - Salisbury
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Swindon & Cricklade Railway - Teddy Bears’ Picnic Special! - Swindon
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Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm - Special Events - Salisbury
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Riding For The Disabled Associations
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Soft Play Centre Activities - Various Locations
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Parks & Open Spaces - Wiltshire
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Activities Information Listings 1 - 42 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 (Lunch is available for £5.00 - alternatively please bring packed lunch) Who: Young People & Adults with SEN/Disabilities. Activities: Arts, cooking, games, journaling, karaoke, collage making and much more! 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 Needs 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. 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 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. Summer Reading Challenge – Read To The Beat Opening times: Saturday 25th July - Monday 31s August. Location: Online. Cost: FREE. 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: Create an account, set your own goals and unlock special online badges and a certificate when you reach them! Or you can sign up at your local library. More Info: Go to their website: www.summerreadingchallenge.org.uk
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5. Jumpin Fun – SEN Session Opening times: Sundays 26th July and 30th August, 5.00pm - 6.00pm. Location: 1C Castlegate Business Park, Old Sarum, Salisbury, SP4 6QX. Cost: FREE (One parent/carer included). 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/
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. Boccia Opening times: Saturdays 1st, 15th and 29th August, 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.
8. Wiltshire Music Centre - Zone Club Dates: Saturday 1st August, 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. More Info: Email: zoneclub@wiltshiremusic.org.uk Visit: www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk/learn-take-part/zone-club
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9. All Aboard Watersports – Sailability Opening times: Saturdays, 10.00am, 11.00am or 12.00pm. Tuesdays (On request). Location: Baltic Wharf, Cumberland Road, Bristol, BS1 6XG. Cost: £8.00 per person. Age: 8 – 16 years old. Who: For people with SEND who want access and experience the joy of being out on the water (Siblings welcome) Activities: Sailing in adapted dinghies, both single and double handed. Must fill in registration form (can be found online) before attending. More info: Call: 0117 929 0801. Email: sailability@allaboardwatersports.co.uk, or visit: www.allaboardwatersports.co.uk/book-with-us/courses/course/sailability/
10. All Aboard Watersports - Paddleability Opening times: Saturdays, 10.30am - 12.30pm. Location: Baltic Wharf, Cumberland Road, Bristol, BS1 6XG. Cost: £8.00 per person. 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. Activities: Adapted paddling in canoes, kayaks and Katakanu’s. More info: Call: 0117 929 0801. Email: sailability@allaboardwatersports.co.uk, or visit: www.allaboardwatersports.co.uk/book-with-us/courses/course/paddleability/
11. All Aboard Watersports - Powerability Opening times: Saturdays, 10.30am and 11.30am. Tuesdays (On request). Location: Baltic Wharf, Cumberland Road, Bristol, BS1 6XG. Cost: £8.00 per person. 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. Activities: Boating trips in accessible powerboats. More info: Call: 0117 929 0801. Email: sailability@allaboardwatersports.co.uk, or visit: www.allaboardwatersports.co.uk/book-with-us/courses/course/powerability/
12. White Friars Sailing Club – Sailability Opening times: Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10am - 4pm (1 hour timeslots). Location: Whitefriars Sailing Club, Lake 26, Whitefriars Lane, Ashton Keynes, SN6 6FW. Cost: School Holiday Only student ticket: £40.00. Single Session Ticket for visiting sailors: £12.00. Age: 8 – 16 years old. Who: For people with SEND who want access and experience the joy of being out on the water. Activities: Sailing is a fantastic sport for people with disabilities. They will help you to develop at your own pace, using suitable equipment and sailing with experienced sailors if necessary. More info: Call: 07751 549828. Email: bookings@sailabilityatwhitefriars.org.uk, or visit: www.sailabilityatwhitefriars.org.uk/sailing
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13. Larkhill Space Station - Sensory Room Opening times: Monday - Sunday, various timings available. Age: All ages. Location: 406 The Packway, Larkhill, Salisbury, SP4 8QB. Cost: £20.00 per hour or £10.00 per 30 minutes. (Up to 5 children included). (If you wish to use the Soft Play, then this will be at an additional cost) Who: For young people with SEND and their friends/families. Activities: Get exclusive access to the sensory room for a 30 minute or 1 hour slots. More Info: Email: larkhillspacestation23@gmail.com Call: 07826 953427 Visit: www.spacestationlarkhill.com/s/appointments 14. The Haven Centre - Sensory Room Opening times: Mondays and Wednesdays, 45 minute slots at various timings available. Age: All ages. Location: The Haven Centre, Building 84, Lowa Rd, Tidworth, SP9 7BT. Cost: Free. Who: For young people with SEND and their friends/families. (Maximum of 2 adults and 3 children) Activities: Exclusive access to the sensory room. More Info: Visit: https://tinyurl.com/mf63m9xt 15. Jolly Roger Adventure - SEN Session Opening times: Thursdays: 30th July and 27th August, 6.00pm - 7.30pm. Location: Greenbridge Rd, Swindon, SN3 3JE. Cost: £8.00 per child. Age: 0 - 12 year olds. Who: Children with SEND. Activities: Soft play. More Info: Call: 01793 522044 or visit: www.jollyrogerplay.com 16. Inclusive Play Session Opening times: Saturday 1st August, 3.00pm - 5.00pm. Age: 0 - 12 years old. Location: Corsham Springfield Community Campus, Beechfield Rd, Corsham, SN13 9DN. Cost: £3.80 per person. Who: Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Activities: A safe space for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities to lead their own play. Sessions provide an opportunity for children to explore, play and socialise. More Info: Email: wiltshireinclusiveactivities@hotmail.com Visit: www.wiltshire.gov.uk/article/7328/Inclusive-Activities 17. House of Love - Thursday Club Night Opening Times: Thursdays, 7.00pm - 9.30pm. Locations: Spencers Social Club, Melksham, SN12 8AG. Age: 18+ years old. Cost: £6.00 per person. Who: Adults with additional needs. Activities: Pool, skittles, music and a fully licensed bar. Socialise with friends and family. More Info: Call: 07747859870. Email: richardianharvey@yahoo.co.uk Visit: www.facebook.com/chsrecruitment
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18. Wildcatz Softplay - SEN Session Opening times: Wednesdays, 12.00pm - 2.30pm. Location: Nicolson Centre, Stockport Road, Amesbury, SP4 0JE. Cost: Single Entry: £3.00. Up to 3 children: £8.00. 4 or more children: £10.00. Age: 3 - 8 year olds. Who: Children with SEND. Activities: Parent and toddler group at a fantastic soft play facility. There is car track with Didi and Little Tyke Cars for your little ones to use. Also a childrens library, with sensory lights, and reading areas. More Info: Visit: www.facebook.com/BoscombedownWildcatz/ or . . https://sites.google.com/site/wildcatzsoftplay/wildcatz . . Email: wildcatzsoftplay@gmail.com 19. 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 20. Seeds 4 Success - Bridging Club Plus Opening times: Thursdays: 23rd July & 13th and 27th August, 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 21. Wiltshire Music Centre – Matilda Screening Singalong Opening times: Wednesday 12th August, 3.00pm. Location: Ashley Road, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1DZ. Cost: £8.00 per person. Age: All ages. Who: Children and families. Activities: Relaxed screening of this fantastically fun kids’ classic. Join our . . singing workshop beforehand! More Info: Contact via email: info@wiltshiremusic.org.uk or Call: 01225 860100 . . or Visit: www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk/event/maltilda-screening-singalong/
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22. Wiltshire Music Centre – Wicked Screening Singalong Opening times: Tuesday 18th August, 6.00pm. Location: Ashley Road, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1DZ. Cost: £8.00 per person. Age: All ages. Who: Children and families. Activities: Relaxed screening of this fantastically fun kids’ classic. Join our . . singing workshop beforehand! More Info: Contact via email: info@wiltshiremusic.org.uk or Call: 01225 860100 . . or Visit: www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk/event/wicked-screening-singalong/ 23. Neptune Aquatics - Starfish Hydrotherapy Pool - Inclusive Family Swim Opening times: Saturdays: 4.30pm - 5.15pm. Sundays: 2.00pm - 2.45pm. Location: Silverwood School Chippenham, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1QF. Cost: 2 x Swimmers: £12.20. Additional Swimmers: £6.10. (Booking and pre-payment essential!) Age: All ages. 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: 01249 735366. Email: starfish@neptuneaquatics.co.uk
24. Kay-Oss Events - SEN Unicorn Visit Dates: Friday 24th July, 10.30am - 11.30am. Location: Leigh Park Community Centre, Westbury, BA13 3FN. Age: 2 - 18 year olds. Who: SEN Inspired but everyone welcome. Cost: £12.00 per child. 1 x Supervising adult are free. Activities: Go along and meet Splodge the pon who is absolutely sure he is a unicorn. Help groom him, dress his mane with pretties and make him feel like a special unicorn. 25. Kay-Oss Events - SEN Coolest Summer Ever with Elsa & Anna Dates: Wednesday 29th July, 10.30am - 11.30am. Location: Bowerhill Village Hall, Melksham, SN12 6SN. Age: 2 - 18 year olds. Who: SEN Inspired but everyone welcome. Cost: £12.00 per child. 1 x Supervising adult are free. Activities: Go along for some fun with the ice sisters. Enjoy some singing, snowballs, bubbles and picture opportunities , as well as a mini disco experience. 26. Kay-Oss Events - SEN Magic & Balloons with Dave Hickory Dates: Monday 3rd August, 10.30am - 12.00pm. Location: Seend Community Centre, Rusty Lane, SN12 6NS. Age: 2 - 18 year olds. Who: SEN Inspired but everyone welcome. Cost: £10.00 per child. 1 x Supervising adult are free. Activities: Go along to see fantastic Dave and all his tricks and skills. Enjoy some of his clever magic and some fantastic balloon modelling. ALL KAY OSS EVENTS ACTIVITIES: More Info: Email: kayossevents@gmail.com
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27. Kay-Oss Events - SEN Tropical Creatures Workshop Dates: Tuesday 4th August, 10.30am - 11.30am. Location: Leigh Park Community Centre, Westbury, BA13 3FN. Age: 2 - 18 year olds. Who: SEN Inspired but everyone welcome. Cost: £10.00 per child. 1 x Supervising adult are free. Activities: Go along for a visit from Kris and his creatures. From spiders to snakes, you can never be too sure if you will be facing your fears. 28. Kay-Oss Events - SEN Stay & Play with Police Dates: Wednesday 5th August, 10.00am - 11.00am. Location: Bowerhill Village Hall, Melksham, SN12 6SN. Age: 2 - 18 year olds. Who: SEN Inspired but everyone welcome. Cost: £6.00 per child. 1 x Supervising adult are free. Activities: Go along for some colouring with police officers, have your fingerprints taken and if we are really lucky have a look around a police car. (Police are on duty and may be called to an emergency during or before the session) 29. Kay-Oss Events - SEN Pizza Workshop Dates: Friday 7th August, 10.15am – 11.45am. Location: Trowbridge Rugby Club, BA14 6JB. Age: 2 - 18 year olds. Who: SEN Inspired but everyone welcome. Cost: £14.00 per child. 1 x Supervising adult are free. Activities: Go along and fill your tummy. Make your base all saucy and add your toppings, when it is ready it’ll be taken off to the kitchen and cooked for you. Also decorate your own personalised pizza box. 30. Kay-Oss Events - SEN Stay & Play Session Dates: Sunday 9th August, 2.00pm – 4.00pm. Location: Funways, Warminster, BA12 0DF. Age: 0 - 16 year olds. Who: Sole SEN use and siblings. Cost: £7.00 per child. Under 2s are Free. Supervising adults are Free. Activities: Use of the soft play centre. 31. Kay-Oss Events - SEN Petting Experience Dates: Monday 10th August, 10.30am – 12.00pm. Location: Westwood Social Club, Bradford-on-Avon, BA15 2AP. Age: 2 - 18 year olds. Who: SEN Inspired but everyone welcome. Cost: £10.00 per child. 1 x Supervising adult are free. Activities: Go along and meet some lovely animals. You’ll be visited by a donkey, a miniature Shetland Pony, pygmy goats and guinea pigs (This session is petting only). 32. Kay-Oss Events - Beach Meet Up Dates: Wednesday 12th August, times TBC. Location: Weymouth Beach, DT4 7AN. Age: All ages. Who: SEN Inspired but everyone welcome. Cost: Free. Activities: This is not a paid event or a structured activity, simply an opportunity for families with SEN children / young adults to enjoy a day at the beach together. ALL KAY OSS EVENTS ACTIVITIES: More Info: Email: kayossevents@gmail.com
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33. Kay-Oss Events - SEN Nerf Challenge Dates: Monday 17th August, 11.00am - 12.30pm. Location: Westwood Social Club, Bradford-on-Avon, BA15 2AP. Age: 4 - 18 year olds. Who: SEN Inspired but everyone welcome. Cost: £12.00 per child. 1 x Supervising adult are free. Activities: Fancy a little competition this summer? Go along and try some challenges and hit various targets. Those willing to play can have a battle, duck for cover and aim for everyone else. 34. Kay-Oss Events - SEN Sensory Science Lab Dates: Friday 21st August, 10.30am – 11.30am. Location: Leigh Park Community Centre, Westbury, BA13 3FN. Age: 2 - 18 year olds. Who: SEN Inspired but everyone welcome. Cost: £15.00 per child. 1 x Supervising adult are free. Activities: Enjoy playing with sensory trays. Using the recipes, make your own play-doh and a slime to take home. 35. Kay-Oss Events - SEN Canal Trip with Kenavon Venture Dates: Monday 24th August, 10.15am – 11.30am (Arrive by 10am to allow boarding time). Location: The Wharf, Devizes, SN10 1EB. Age: 2 - 18 year olds. Who: Sole SEN use and siblings (No wheelchair access). Cost: £12.00 per child. 1 x Supervising adult are free. £6.00 additional adult. (Limited seats available) Activities: Join for a gentle trip along the canal with the wonderful boat crew. Bring along your own snacks and drinks. See if you can fill in your i-spy sheets as you float along. 36. Kay-Oss Events - SEN Let’s Be Pokémon Trainers Dates: Friday 28th August, 10.30am – 11.30am. Location: Westwood Social Club, Bradford-on-Avon, BA15 2AP. Age: 2 - 18 year olds. Who: SEN Inspired but everyone welcome. Cost: £10.00 per child. 1 x Supervising adult are free. Activities: Do you know all the Pokemon? Can you identify them from their shadows? Take a look around the hall, see if you can find all the laminated Pokemon pictures. Create your own Pokemon card. Bring your cards and binders for the card swap corner (trades must be agreed by both under adult supervision). You may even get a visit for some photos! 37. Kay-Oss Events - Summer Send Off Dates: Saturday 29th August, 2.00pm – 4.00pm. Location: Westwood Social Club, Bradford-on-Avon, BA15 2AP. Age: 2 - 18 year olds. Who: SEN Inspired but everyone welcome. Cost: £15.00 per child. 1 x Supervising adult are free. Includes an item each from BBQ (Additional hot food £1.50 each - cash only please). Activities: Finish the summer holidays with a little celebration! Join for disco, dancing, a BBQ and the chance to catch up with friends. Simple party nibbles indoors, and BBQ cooked outdoors. Maybe even some games and bubbles - weather permitting. Bar will be open throughout the event. ALL KAY OSS EVENTS ACTIVITIES: More Info: Email: kayossevents@gmail.com
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38. Kay-Oss Events - Knights & Dragons Dates: Tuesday 1st September, 10.45am – 11.45am. Location: Seend Community Centre, Rusty Lane, SN12 6NS. Age: 2 - 18 year olds. Who: SEN Inspired but everyone welcome. Cost: £12.00 per child. 1 x Supervising adult are free. Activities: Come along and see Splodge the pony who ths time is absolutely determined to be a dragon. Help groom him, dress his mane and make him feel like a super brave dragon. Make your own cute dragon sticker, some colouring and decorate your own knights crown. More Info: Email: kayossevents@gmail.com Visit: www.facebook.com/61552335238688 39. 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 40. Swindon Link Centre - SEND Jump Session Opening times: Tuesdays, 10.00am - 11.00am or 12.30pm - 1.30pm. Thursdays, 1.30pm - 2.30pm. 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
41. Swindon Link Centre - Disability Swim Opening times: Tuesdays, 2.00pm - 3.00pm. Age: 16+ year olds. Location: Link Centre, Whitehill Way, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7DL. Cost: £4.70 per person. Who: Young people with learning and/or physical disabilities. Activities: A swim session for people with disabilities, parents and carers are welcome. More Info: Visit: www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/swindon/the-link-centre/timetable 42. All Stars - Pan Disability Football Dates: Sunday 26th July and Saturdays 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th August. Opening times: 4 - 11 year olds: 9.00am - 9.45am. 12 - 17 year olds: 10.00am - 10.45am. 18+ year olds: 10.00am - 10.45am. Location: Rowde Playing Fields, Sands Lane, Rowde, Devizes, SN10 1RF. Cost: £5.00 per session. £25.00 for all 6 weeks if paid for as one. Activities: Football in an inclusive, welcoming and fun environment for children, young people and adults with a wide range of disabilities. More Info: Call: 07444596790. Email: henryctownsend24@gmail.com Visit: https://www.allstarpan.co.uk/session-dates
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Activities Information Listings 43 - 77 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.
43. Wiltshire Music Centre: Kid Carpet & The Noisy Animals Opening times: Saturday 25th July, 2.00pm. Location: Wiltshire Music Centre, Ashley Road, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1DZ. Cost: Adults: £12.00. Under 18’s & Students: £10.00. Age: All ages. Who: Perfect for children, families, party monsters, and fans of noisy nonsense. Activities: A lo-fi, hi-tech, big-beat bonkers panto stuffed with songs, silliness and surprises. More Info: Contact via email: info@wiltshiremusic.org.uk or Call: 01225 860100. Visit: www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk/event/kid-carpet-the-noisy-animals-jack-the-beanstalk-sort-of/ 44. Wiltshire Music Centre: Bubble Bach Opening times: Thursday 6th August, 2.00pm or 3.15pm. Location: Ashley Road, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1DZ. Cost: Adults: £8.00. Under 18’s: £7.00. Age: All ages. Who: Children and families. Activities: A stunning show combining the sublime music of JS Bach with AMAZING bubbles, . . comedy and tricks! Featuring oboe, violin, piano and bubbleologist, this show will . . wow everyone! I mean, who doesn’t love bubbles?! More Info: Contact via email: info@wiltshiremusic.org.uk or Call: 01225 860100. Visit: www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk/event/kid-carpet-the-noisy-animals-jack-the-beanstalk-sort-of/ 45. Holburne Museum - Family Making Day - Print Like Picasso! Opening times: Thursday 13th August, 11.00am - 3.00pm. Location: The Holburne Museum, Great Pulteney Street, Bath, BA2 4DB. Cost: One free piece for all, then £2.50 per piece Age: All ages. Activities: A family of dinosaurs have arrived at the museum in Nicolas Party’s exhibition! Create your own dinosaur character through playful art making. More Info: Contact via email: enquiries@holburne.org or call: 01225 388569 or Visit: https://holburne.org/whats-on/events/family-making-day-print-like-picasso/ 46. Fairfield Animal Centre - Animal Park Opening times: Monday - Sunday, 10.00am - 4.30pm. Age: 18+ year olds. Location: Fairfield Animal Centre, Southwick Country Park , Frome Road, BA14 9QD. Cost: Child (2-18 years old): £5.00. Adult: £7.00. Adult with disability: £5.00. Senior: £5.00. 1 x Free Carer Ticket per paying guest with accessibility needs. Activities: You’ll find Alpaca, Donkeys, Emus, Goats, Sheep, Wallabies, Pigs and many more. More Info: Call: 01225 759075 or email: hncinfo@ffc.ac.uk Book Online: https://tinyurl.com/nacx7xww
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47. Wiltshire Music Centre – Summer Activities Musical in a week: Monday 27th July - Friday 31st July, 9.00am - 3.00pm. For 4 - 12 year olds: £155 per child Five days that are jam-packed with singing, acting, and dancing, where we rehearse a show-stopping mystery musical. Lego Animation Workshop: Monday 27th July or Wednesday 29th July, 9.00am - 1.00pm. For 7 - 12 year olds: £40 per child. Learn the skills of stopframe animation, building your own LEGO scenes for your own animation! Rock Band Workshop: Friday 31st July, 10.00am - 1.00pm. For 9 - 14 year olds: £40 per child. Join local drummers and guitarists to form real bands, rehearse properly, and work toward a live gig you can be proud of. Rock Band Juniors: Friday 31st July, 1.30pm - 4.30pm. For 7 - 12 year olds: £15 per child. Do you want to learn to play or improve your ukulele skills? No matter what level you are at, Rock Band Juniors is perfect for you! Rock The Tots - Summer Party: Monday 3rd August, 11.00am - 12.00pm. For 0 - 10 year olds: £8 per person (Under 1’s Free). Steph & Craig and their puppet friends perform gigs for little people… and their grown-ups! Princess Dance Party: Thursday 13th August, 10.00am - 10.45am or 11.00am - 11.45am. For 2 - 5 year olds: £8 per child. Come dressed up as your favourite princess and enjoy dances from popular fairy tales including Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and Rapunzel. Beats & Bars, Make A Track In A Day: Monday 10th August, 10.00am - 4.00pm. For 10 - 16 year olds: £40 per child. Produce and release a music track in six hours. Drama Tots: Wednesdays 5th, 12th and 19th August, 9.30am - 10.15am or 10.30am - 11.15am. For 18 months - 5 year olds: £9 per child. 50% sibling discount (under 18 months free) Come and sing, dance and play in this high energy, interactive and fun session. Little Piccolos: Friday 7th and 21st August, 10.00am - 10.40am or 11.00am - 11.45am. For 3 months - 7 year olds: £9 per child. £4 sibling discount. Under 1s are free). Movement, rhythm games & musical play – learning the magic of music through fun! Musical in 3 days: Wednesday 19th August - Friday 21st August, 10.00am - 3.30pm. For 7 - 18 year olds: £95 per child Three days that are jam-packed with singing, acting, and dancing, to rehearse and perform a full-scale musical. 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 via email: info@wiltshiremusic.org.uk or Call: 01225 860100 . or Visit: www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk/whats-on/
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48. Braeside Education Centre - Mixed Activity Day Opening times: Monday 3rf, Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th August, 9.00am - 4.30pm. Cost: £40.00 per child. Activities: Archery, Lifeline, Rocket Launch, Body Zorbing, Circus, Fencing. 49. Braeside Education Centre - Survival Day Opening times: Tuesday 4th August, 9.00am - 4.30pm. Cost: £40.00 per child. Activities: Fire Lighting, Shelter Building, Survival Craft 50. Braeside Education Centre - Canoeing Day Opening times: Tuesday 11th August, 9.00am - 4.30pm. Cost: £40.00 per child. Activities: Problem solving, Orienteering. 51. Braeside Education Centre - Watersports Day Opening times: Thursday 6th and Monday 17th August, 9.00am - 4.30pm. Cost: £40.00 per child. Activities: Canoeing, Paddleboarding and Kayaking. 52. Braeside Education Centre - Climbing Day Opening times: Wednesday 5th and Thursday 20th August, 9.00am - 4.30pm. Cost: £40.00 per child. Activities: Climbing wall, Zip-Wire, Abseiling, High Ropes. 53. Braeside Education Centre - High Ropes Day Opening times: Friday 21st August, 9.00am - 4.30pm. Cost: £40.00 per child. Activities: Leap of faith, Crate stack, High all aboard, Parallel poles.
ALL Braeside Education Centre Activities: Location: Braeside Education Centre, Devizes, SN10 2AP. Age: 8 - 12 years old (Siblings up to 14 years old) 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 - 5.00pm
More Info: Email: info@braeside-education.co.uk Call: 01380 722637 or . Visit: www.braeside-education.co.uk/holiday-club
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54. Wiltshire Outdoor Learning Team - Laser Tag Dates: Saturdays 25th July, 1st August and 29th August. Opening times: 9.30am - 11.00am, 11.30am - 1.00pm, 2.00pm - 3.30pm or 4.00pm - 5.30pm. Location: Roundwood, BA13 4EH. Cost: £21.20 per person. Age: 6+ 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! 55. Wiltshire Outdoor Learning Team - Canoeing Opening times: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 12.30pm - 2.00pm or 2.30pm - 4.00pm Location: Brokerswood Holiday Park, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4EH. Cost: £21.20 per person. Age: 5+ year olds (Under 7’s 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! 56. Wiltshire Outdoor Learning Team - Axe Throwing and Archery Opening times: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 10.00am - 11.30am. Location: Brokerswood Holiday Park, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4EH. Cost: £21.20 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. 57. Wiltshire Outdoor Learning Team - Intro to Stand Up Paddleboard Opening times: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 12.30pm - 1.30pm or 2.30pm - 3.30pm. Location: Brokerswood Holiday Park, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4EH. Cost: £21.20 per person. Age: 5+ year olds. Activities: The session will involve lots of fun, games as well as learning the basic skills of SUP-ping. 58. Wiltshire Outdoor Learning Team - Screen Free Fun Opening times: Mondays and Tuesdays, 9.30am - 11.00am. Location: Roundwood, BA13 4EH. Cost: £7.95 per person. Age: 5+ year olds (Parent/carer is required to stay with child/ren for the duration of the activity). Activities: The sessions are aimed at getting families out of the house and running round the woods. Activities will be Archery, Fire lighting to boil water to make your own hot chocolate and then games in the woods. ALL Wiltshire Outdoor Learning 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. More Info: Email: info@wolt.org.uk Telephone: 01225 976405 Online: www.wolt.org.uk/outdoor-adventure-activities-for-the-whole-family/
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59. Rein & Shine - Pony Day Opening times: Friday 24th July & Mondays 24th and 31st August, 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. More Info: Call: 01666 860068 or Email: info@reinandshine.co.uk Website: www.reinandshine.co.uk/riding-school/riding-courses/pony-days-camps/ 60. Hidden Woods – Holiday Club Opening times: Monday - Thursday from 27th July to 27th 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: £40.00 per child per day. 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 61. 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 or book: www.hiddenwoods.co.uk/toddler-groups
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62. Super Camps - Multi-Activity Day Camps 1 (non residential) Opening Times: Monday 27th - Friday 31st July, 9.00am - 5.00pm. Monday 3rd - Friday 7th August, 9.00am - 5.00pm. Monday 10th - Friday 14th August, 9.00am - 5.00pm. Monday 17th - Friday 21st August, 9.00am - 5.00pm. Monday 24h - Friday 28th August, 9.00am - 5.00pm. Location: The Godolphin School, Milford Hill, Salisbury, SP1 2RA. Kingswood Preparatory School, College Road, Bath, Avon, BA1 5SD. Cost: 5 day block: £240.00. Per day: £52.00. Age: 4 – 12 years old. Activities: Arts & Crafts, LEGO building, Team Games and Multi-Sports Sessions. 63. Super Camps - Multi-Activity Day Camps 2 (non residential) Opening Times: Monday 27th - Friday 31st July, 9.00am - 5.00pm. Monday 3rd - Friday 7th August, 9.00am - 5.00pm. Monday 10th - Friday 14th August, 9.00am - 5.00pm. Monday 17th - Friday 21st August, 9.00am - 5.00pm. Location: Royal High Bath Prep School, Cranwell House, Weston Park East, Bath, BA1 2UZ. Cost: 5 day block: £190.00. Per day: £42.00. Age: 4 – 12 years old. Activities: Arts & Crafts, LEGO building, Team Games and Multi-Sports Sessions.
64. Super Camps - Multi-Activity Day Camps 3 (non residential) Opening Times: Monday 27th - Friday 31st July, 9.00am - 5.00pm. Monday 3rd - Friday 7th August, 9.00am - 5.00pm. Monday 10th - Friday 14th August, 9.00am - 5.00pm. Monday 17th - Friday 21st August, 9.00am - 5.00pm. Location: Thorngrove School, The Mount, Highclere, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 9PS. Cost: 5 day block: £235.00. Per day: £53.00. Age: 4 – 12 years old. Activities: Arts & Crafts, LEGO building, Team Games and Multi-Sports Sessions. 65. Super Camps - Lego Play Day Camp (non residential) Opening Times: Tuesday 4th - Thursday 6th August, 9.00am - 5.00pm. Tuesday 11th - Thursday 14th August, 9.00am - 5.00pm. Location: The Godolphin School, Milford Hill, Salisbury, SP1 2RA. Royal High Bath Prep School, Cranwell House, Weston Park East, Bath, BA1 2UZ. Thorngrove School, The Mount, Highclere, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 9PS. Cost: £168.00 for a 3 day block. Age: 6 – 12 years old. Activities: Arts & Crafts, LEGO building, Team Games and Multi-Sports Sessions. ALL Supercamps 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. More Info: Email: info@supercamps.co.uk Call: 01235 467300 or Book online at: www.supercamps.co.uk
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66. Super Camps - Cookery Day Camp (non residential) Opening Times: Monday 27th - Friday 31st July, 9.00am - 5.00pm. Monday 3th - Friday 7th August, 9.00am - 5.00pm. Monday 10th - Friday 14th August, 9.00am - 5.00pm.. Monday 17th - Friday 21st August, 9.00am - 5.00pm.. Location: Kingswood Preparatory School, College Road, Bath, Avon, BA1 5SD. The Godolphin School, Milford Hill, Salisbury, SP1 2RA. Cost: £320.00 for a 5 day block. Age: 8 – 14 years old. 67. Super Camps - Bushcraft Day Camp (non residential) Opening Times: Monday 27th - Friday 31st July, 9.00am - 5.00pm. Monday 3th - Friday 7th August, 9.00am - 5.00pm. Monday 10th - Friday 14th August, 9.00am - 5.00pm. Monday 17th - Friday 21st August, 9.00am - 5.00pm.. Location: Kingswood Preparatory School, College Road, Bath, Avon, BA1 5SD. The Godolphin School, Milford Hill, Salisbury, SP1 2RA. Thorngrove School, The Mount, Highclere, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 9PS. Cost: £280.00 for a 5 day block. Age: 7 – 12 years old. 68. Super Camps - Dance Day Camp (non residential) Opening Times: Monday 27th - Friday 31st July, 9.00am - 5.00pm. Location: Royal High Bath Prep School, Cranwell House, Weston Park East, Bath, BA1 2UZ. Cost: £275.00 for a 5 day block. Age: 6 – 12 years old. 69. Super Camps - Chelsea FC Day Camp (non residential) Opening Times: Monday 27th - Friday 31st July, 9.00am - 5.00pm. Monday 10th - Friday 14th August, 9.00am - 5.00pm. Location: Kingswood Preparatory School, College Road, Bath, Avon, BA1 5SD. Thorngrove School, The Mount, Highclere, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 9PS. Cost: £315.00 for a 5 day block. Age: 6 – 11 years old.
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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. 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: www.supercamps.co.uk
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70. 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/ 71. Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm - Family Day Out Opening times: Thursday 23rd July - Monday 31st August, 10.00am – 5.30pm. Location: Amesbury Road, Cholderton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 0EW. Cost: Child: £9.00. Adult: £10.00. Under 2’s: Free. Carer Ticket: Free. Age: All ages. Activities: A summer packed with animals, adventure and family fun. Every Tuesday and Thursday they will have live comedy magic shows with Sean at 11:30amd and 1:30pm More Info: Contact via email: info@choldertonrarebreedsfarm.com or call: 01980 629438 Visit: https://choldertonrarebreedsfarm.com/event/summer-holidays-family-day-out/
72. Swindon & Cricklade Railway - Teddy Bears’ Picnic Special! Opening times: Saturday 29th - Sunday 30th August, 10.30am - 4.00pm. Location: Blunsdon Station, Tadpole Lane, Swindon, SN25 2DA. Cost: Day entry: Adults - £12.00. Seniors - £11.00. Child (3 - 17 year olds) - £2.00. Child (1 - 3 year olds) - £2.00. (The £2 fare for each child is limited to 2 children per full paying adult or senior) Age: All ages. Who: Family day out for everyone. Activities: Bring your favourite teddy or soft toy and enjoy a magical day aboard one of our heritage trains. After your journey, join us for a delightful picnic—children’s packed lunches are available from the café, so there’s no need to pack your own. Enjoy it onboard or at our outdoor picnic area. More Info: Call: 01793 771615 or visit: https://swindon-cricklade-railway.org/event/train-service-9/
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73. Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm - Special Events Highland Cow Day: Monday 27th July, 10.00am – 5.30pm. All Ages! £14 per child. £16.00 per adult. Under 2’s free. A full day dedicated to our famous Highland cows and discover why everyone loves these gentle, shaggy giants.
Sunset Sessions: Fridays 31st July and 14th August, 5.00pm - 8.00pm. All Ages! £2 per person. Under 2’s free. As the sun sets over the vineyards and Vine View Barn, enjoy live music, great food, and a drink in hand while catching up with friends and family. Kids can run free and explore the farm, while you sit back with a drink and enjoy being cooked for. Totally Dinosaurs: Monday 3rd August, shows at 11.00am, 12.00pm, 1.00pm & 2.00pm. All Ages! £14 per child. £15.00 per adult. Under 2’s free. An exciting interactive live show that brings some of history's most fascinating creatures to life. Children and grown-ups alike will love getting up close to life-sized dinosaurs, learning amazing dinosaur facts and taking part in an entertaining and educational experience. Circus Big Top Day: Wednesday 26th August, shows at 11.30am, 1.00pm, & 2.30pm. All Ages! £14 per child. £16.00 per adult. Under 2’s free. Step inside the colourful Big Top and enjoy a brilliant live circus show featuring slapstick clowns, and award-winning international circus artists. Trainmaster: Monday 10th August, sessions at 11.00am, 12.00pm, 1.00pm, 2.00pm & 3.00pm All Ages! £14 per child. £15.00 per adult. Under 2’s free. Each 55-minute session gives children the chance to explore large lengths of train tracks, play with electric trains, enjoy a ride-on train, and even more railway-themed fun. Location: Amesbury Road, Cholderton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 0EW. More Info: Contact via email: info@choldertonrarebreedsfarm.com or call: 01980 629438 Visit: https://choldertonrarebreedsfarm.com/event/summer-holidays-family-day-out/ 74. 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. 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, show jumping, vaulting and endurance riding, as well as other skills such as learning to care for the horses. Find your nearest group here: www.rda.org.uk/rda-groups/
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75. Soft Play Centre Activities Soft play areas are suitable for a variety of ages, from babies and toddlers to children up to ten years old. They often multi-layered climbing frames, colourful ball pits and elaborate mazes. Always book online or by calling before attending. Funways - Warminster (www.funwayswarminster.com/)
Jolly Roger Adventure - Swindon (www.jollyrogerplay.com) Boomerang Play Centre - Melksham (www.boomerangplay.co.uk/) Solstice Play - Amesbury (www.solsticeplay.co.uk/) Jump In Fun - Salisbury (www.jumpinfun.co.uk/salisbury/soft-play/) WildCatz - Amesbury (https://sites.google.com/site/wildcatzsoftplay)
Rockstar Adventure - Swindon (www.rockstaradventure.co.uk/ )
76. 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.
Trowbridge: www.trowbridge.gov.uk/local-parks/ Calne: www.calne.gov.uk/green-spaces/ Devizes: www.devizes-tc.gov.uk/parks-and-open-spaces/ Chippenham: www.chippenham.gov.uk/parks-and-outdoor-spaces Amesbury: www.amesburytowncouncil.gov.uk/parks-open-spaces Warminster: https://warminster-tc.gov.uk/activities/lake-pleasure-grounds/ Swindon: www.swindon.gov.uk/directory/24/parks_and_open_spaces_in_swindon Melksham: www.melksham-tc.gov.uk/melksham-town/parks-recreation Royal Wootton Bassett: www.royalwoottonbassett.gov.uk/play-parks/ Marlborough: www.marlborough-tc.gov.uk/visitors/open-spaces-play-areas Salisbury: www.salisburycitycouncil.gov.uk/responsibilities/parks-open-spaces
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Useful Information for Parent Carers
Sensory Play Areas
County Hall Bythesea Road, Trowbridge, BA14 8JN
Five Rivers 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
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Useful Information for Parent Carers
Kids Pass
Merlin’s Magic Wand
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.
The Charity provides complimentary tickets and fund a contribution towards a travel grant for families to enjoy their day at a Merlin Entertainments’ attractions, such as: LEGOLAND Resort® theme parks, SEA LIFE Centres, and Madame Tussauds.
www.kidspass.co.uk
https://tinyurl.com/ud75nyn8
Leisure Centre Memberships The CEA Card
Make sure you are getting the best value for money and the most out of the facilities with one of the leisure centre membership packages. Contact your nearest Wiltshire leisure and sports centres to arrange a tour or sign up for membership.
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.
https://tinyurl.com/3rsvtzvp
www.ceacard.co.uk/apply
Access Card Get your access requirements recognised at thousands of events, attractions, venues, and locations across the UK and beyond. https://tinyurl.com/3abs9vkx
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Useful Information for Parent Carers Inclusive Wiltshire Scheme! From Spring 2026, the old Short Breaks Scheme has been replaced with a new scheme called 'Inclusive Wiltshire'. A significant change to the previous scheme; parent carers will need to complete an Eligibility Checker which will identify the offer or offers most likely to meet your child’s needs, based on the responses you submit. Offers within the new scheme are: •
Community Activities (ages 0 to 25) - a range of inclusive local activities
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Activity Payment (ages 6 to 18) - an annual payment of £140 for eligible children and young people
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Activity Plus (ages 8 to 16) - extra support for eligible children and young people
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Activity Extra (ages 6 to 18) - enhanced support through Barnardo’s for eligible children and young people with more complex needs
Before applying, we strongly recommend that everyone reads the information on the Wiltshire Local Offer website: www.wiltshire.gov.uk/local-offer/inclusive-wiltshire You will find details of the offers within the new scheme, which will help to inform your choice should the Checker result in more than one offer for you to choose from. There is also a FAQ on the Local Offer website, which includes more information about the scheme. You can apply for the scheme here: https://apps.wiltshire.gov.uk/InclusiveWiltshire If you need any support, you can email: inclusivewiltshire@wiltshire.gov.uk
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Useful Information for Parent Carers 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/
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Useful Information for Parent Carers Crisis and Resilience Fund – Replacing Household Support Fund The UK Government has announced a new three-year funding stream to support people in financial crisis that will replace the Household Support Fund (HSF), which ended on 31 st March 2026. Recipients of support through the HSF will not automatically receive the same, or similar, under the new Fund. The new Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) is intended to help support low-income households facing financial shocks and fund activities to build individual and community financial resilience. There are four components to the new Fund: •
Crisis Payments – via an application process, with wraparound support
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Housing Payments – which will replace the Discretionary Housing Payments
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Resilience Services – to help individuals and communities to build financial resilience, beyond . the funding period
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Community Coordination – to build stronger communities that support each other and bring . voluntary sector community enterprises together to support individuals.
Contact - New Universal Credit Flowchart Following their recent Facebook Question and Answer on Universal Credit for disabled students (https://contact.org.uk/about-contact/news-and-views/universal-credit-and-young-people-ineducation-your-questions-answered/), Contact's Family Finance Team have created a new flowchart to help parents work out whether their young person is likely to qualify for Universal Credit while still in education. You can download the flowchart and accompanying notes from their webpage: https://tinyurl.com/2mssv94h If you have any questions about trying to claim Universal Credit for a disabled young person in education, you can also call Contact's free helpline on:
0808 808 3555 (Monday-Friday; 9:30am-5:00pm).
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Family Hubs Information The Wiltshire Family Hub offers a range of activities and support services to help you with all aspects of parenting, helping your family to grow and thrive. These services, funded by Wiltshire Council, are managed by Spurgeons across Wiltshire. - Information, advice and support for parents and carers of children aged 0 - 25 with SEND - Advice on how to access childcare, schools or colleges - Family support services - Access to children’s health services including midwives and health visitors - Support for children with special needs including sensory rooms - Links with Jobcentre Plus, local training providers, further & higher education institutions
Main Hub Locations County Hall, Trowbridge Monkton Park, Chippenham Five Rivers Health and Wellbeing Centre, Salisbury
Family Navigator Locations Amesbury Library
Bradford on Avon Library
Calne Library
Chippenham Library
Corsham Library
Cricklade Leisure Centre
Devizes Library
Malmesbury Library
Marlborough Library
Melksham Library (Community Campus)
Mere Library
Old Sarum Pantry
Pewsey Library
Purton Library
Royal Wootton Bassett Library
Salisbury Library
Tidworth Leisure
Tisbury Library
Trowbridge Family Hub Warminster Library
Westbury Library
Wilton Library
More information here: https://wiltshirefamilyhubs.org.uk/family-hub-support/ Spurgeons Digital Family Hub Here you can access parenting skills and tips including free, accessible online wellbeing resources for families and the professionals who work with them: https://spurgeons.org/resources-and-courses/
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