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Issue 46

Summer Reading Challenge.….................. 2

STFC Multi Sports Inclusion Course........... 2

SEND Performing Arts Workshops………… 3

Emerge Holiday & Term Time Clubs …….. 4

Music Alive ……….………………...……..... 5

Oasis Family Swim ………...……………….. 6

Jolly Roger Adventure...……....................... 6

Saturday Trampolining……......................... 6

Weekly Tennis Sessions……...................... 7

The Walking Group……………………......... 7

Autism Friendly Cinema ……………………. 7

Hop Skip and Jump Swindon ………...…… 8

Rowdy Bunch…………………..….….…….. 8

Disability Sport in Swindon.......................... 9

My Care My Support……………………….. 9

Holiday Activities: Summer …….…............. 10-14

Contact the Aiming High Short Breaks Team:

Tel: 01793 464080 Email: [email protected]

Newsletter

Activities for children and young people with disabilities or additional needs in Swindon

Summer 2018

mailto:[email protected]

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The theme this year is ‘Mischief Makers’; a celebration of the Beano’s 80th birthday! The Summer Reading Challenge is aimed at 4 –11 year olds, it is simple and fun! Children sign up at their local library; they will then need to visit the library 3 times during the summer holidays, take out 2 books each visit to the library and read six books over the summer. Volunteers will be registering children and taking notes on how many books are taken out each visit; they will also be giving out some fantastic incentives and stickers along the way!

If anyone aged 13 years old or over would like to volunteer for the Summer Reading Challenge, please email Debbie at: [email protected]

The Challenge runs from 14th July until 9th September

Beano ©DC Thomson Ltd (2018) © The Reading Agency 2018

Swindon Town Football in the Community Trust will be delivering two Multi Sports Inclusion Courses for children aged between 5-18 years. The three days will consist of fun filled football and multi sports sessions which will take place at St Joseph's Catholic College in Swindon. This course is supported by Aiming High. Children will require a full playing kit including shin pads and a packed lunch on each day of the course. At the end of the course the children will receive a goodie bag to take away. Please give information about your child’s disability or additional needs. Please note, this is a sport focused session, with staff ratio approx 5 children to 1 staff member. If your child has specific care / support requirements or you feel they may require additional support to attend, please contact STFC to discuss your child’s needs before applying: Call Clive Maguire for more information on: 01793 421303 or email: [email protected] Book in advance at: www.officialsoccerschools.co.uk

COURSE 1: Tue 31 Jul, Wed 1 & Thu 2 Aug -10.30am–2pm COURSE 2: Tue 28, Wed 29 & Thu 30 Aug -10.30am–2pm COST: £25 per course.

STFC Multi Sports Inclusion Course


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Join us for our special summer sessions ...

Mon 13th Aug (2.00-5.00pm) & Fri 24th Aug (10.30am-1.30pm)

Lydiard Church Stable Room & Park (Meet at Stable Room next to Church)

Outdoor games & activities Nature trails

Mosaic-making Clay sculpture Spray-painting

Cooking & more!

To book your place contact: Claire : [email protected]

Emerge Summer Holiday Sessions

Saturday Club (monthly)

1.30pm -4.30pm

Shaw church

Performing arts, music, dance, drama, cooking, arts and crafts,

games.

Both groups have the aim of helping young people of aged school years 6-11 to learn and develop social skills, life skills, self confidence and self esteem .

Emerge Term Time Sessions

Monday Cub (weekly)

4.30pm-6.30pm

Shaw church £1 donation

Games, cooking, craft, discussions and more.

Group music making for all abilities Mon 30

th July, Tues 7

th Mon 13

th, 20

th, 27

th Aug

10 - 10.30 am 2 - 6yrs 11 – 11.45am 7 - 11yrs 1 – 2pm 1– 18yrs

These fun, interactive sessions are for all abilities using singing, acoustic instruments and

musical technology to make music in small groups. Participants could learn songs, play

instruments, be creative, discover new things to do and develop new skills depending on their

interests. Open to children and young people with disabilities, friends and family members are

also welcome to join in.

Sessions will be run by Laura Cook, a trainee Music Therapist with experience of working with

disabled children. You can attend just one or two or every session.

Please contact Laura Cook in advance to book and discuss any support required:

01793 770699 or email: [email protected]

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Drum Fest

Thur 16th & 30th August 10.30am - 3.30pm

Open to 6– 25 year olds these rhythmic

sessions will be built around individual

preferences, concentration spans and

availability. There will be a wide range

of activities using a variety of hand

percussion, drum kit, electronic drums

and body percussion and tailored to suit

participants needs.

For more information please contact:

Debbie Wolfsohn 01793 770699

Email: [email protected]

Individual/ small group Music Sessions

Sessions provided by arrangement. Open to young people and adults age range 2—25 yrs, activities could include drums, piano, guitar, IPads, computers, singing and playing. Participants can enjoy expressing themselves musically, having fun and communicating with others.

For more information please contact:

Debbie Wolfsohn 01793 770699

Email: [email protected]

The venue: Room 7 Highworth Community Centre, The Dormers Highworth SN6 7PQ.

Highworth Community Centre is on two levels, step free access to the music room is via the

lower level (follow directions for ‘additional parking’). There is a large accessible toilet that

does not have a changing table or hoist; but there is also a Changing Places facility nearby.

The community centre's grounds are secure; there are outside spaces and a community

kitchen area which can be enjoyed in a manner that is considerate to other centre users.

Please note that the centre is a public place hosting various community activities; children and

vulnerable individuals should be supervised in public areas.

Costs: Donations are welcomed to support the work of Music Alive, to make music

accessible to all. Nobody is excluded for financial reasons.

registered charity number 1093868.

www.music-alive.org.uk

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Saturday Trampolining Trampolining sessions for children and young people with disabilities and their families (Swindon residents). This group provides a fantastic opportunity for families to take part in an inclusive, fun, social and safe environment. The sessions are non-competitive. Term time only 07,14, 21– July No sessions in August 08, 15, 22, 29 Sep 06, 13, 20 Oct There are 2 groups:

9.30 - 10.50 Group 1 (any age) 11.00 - 12.20 Group 2 (12 - 18yrs) Venue: Brimble Hill School, Tadpole Lane, Swindon. £3 per child. Parents to stay and are responsible for their children. Book in advance through the Aiming High Team: Tel: 01793 464080 Email: [email protected]

Monthly swim for children and young people with disabilities or additional needs and their families. Parents / carers to stay. No need to book, but ring to check before travelling as dates may be subject to change.

Friday evenings 7pm–8pm:

Fri 20th July Fri 17th Aug Fri 21st Sep Fri 19th Oct

Fri 16th Nov

The Oasis, North Star Ave, Swindon, SN2 1EP Tel: 01793 507110

Friends of The Chalet School have booked sessions for Jolly Rogers that fall after the normal hours of the general public so that parents can be relaxed. This is available to any children with special needs and their siblings, No need to book - just turn up on the night and have fun. Normal admission rates apply.

All Sessions are from 6pm–7pm: Upcoming dates: Thursday 2 August 2018 Thursday 16 August 2018 Thursday 30 August 2018 Jolly Roger, Greenbridge Road, Swindon, SN3 3JE

Tel: 01793 522044


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Autism Friendly Cinema

Lights are kept on low, the volume is turned down and there are no trailers! Cineworld, West Swindon: First Sunday of each month at 11am: www.cineworld.co.uk Empire Cinema, Greenbridge: Normally the first Sunday of each month: www.empirecinemas.co.uk/

Have you got a CEA Card?

This is a national card scheme which enti-tles the holder over 8 years of age to one free ticket for a person accompanying them to the cinema. Ask at your local cinema or visit: www.ceacard.co.uk

The Walking Group

The Walking Group is free and meets at 10.30 on a Wednesday morning during the holidays in the

car park at Stanton park. The child or young person must be

accompanied by their parent or carer who will re-main responsible for them throughout the walk.

Bring Wellies, No dogs allowed.

Open to all, no need to book.

Contact Kirk Anderson: 01793 464089 [email protected]

Weekly Tennis Sessions:

DS Tennis

Tennis for people with Down’s Syndrome, every Sunday 5pm–6pm

Venue: Delta Tennis Centre, Welton Road, Swindon, SN5 7XF

£4.05 with a ‘Better’ Card or £5.10 without. Contact Delta: 01793 872699

Special Olympics Learning Disability Tennis

Every Sunday 6-7pm

Venue: Delta Tennis Centre, Welton Road, Swindon, SN5 7XF

Cost:£2.50 Contact: Delta Tennis Centre: 01793 872699 or The special Olympics Team : Judit Nadas [email protected]

Special Olympics Learning Disability Tennis Tennis for Young people with learning dis-abilities aged 16+ Every Wednesday 1– 2pm Venue: Delta Tennis Centre, Welton Road, Swindon, SN5 7XF Cost:£1.50 Contact: Delta Tennis Centre: 01793 872699 or The special Olympics Team : Judit Nadas [email protected]

http://www.cineworld.co.uk

http://www.empirecinemas.co.uk/

http://www.ceacard.co.uk/

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Hop Skip and Jump Swindon

The Rowdy Bunch The Rowdy Bunch is a Swindon based youth club, which draws from Swindon and the surrounding area, set up with the aim of enabling disabled teenagers to realise their full potential. It is staffed entirely by unpaid volunteers and runs on a weekly basis, during school term time. Sessions take place on Tuesdays from 7pm-9pm. Pre-booking is required and parent carers do not need to accompany their children.

For more information contact Jackie on: 07590 430874.

Entry Fee 50p per child

£1.00 per Adult

Fire Engine Tea & Coffee

BBQ Cake Stalls

Bric - a - Brac Stalls Icing Biscuits

Lucky Dips Sweets in the jars Use of Soft Play Ice cream van

Tombola

Sunday 12th August 11am- 3pm

Telephone Number :01793 973098 Find us on Facebook! Mobile number 07557 435012

Come and join us at: Hop Skip & Jump

Upper Shaw Ridge Green

Shaw Swindon SN5 5PU

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Disability Sport Swindon is a website for all sports activities for people with disabilities Swindon champions, in partnership with other disability sports clubs and Swindon Borough Council, want to ensure that information is accessible to every person with a disability, parents and carers so that they can see the excellent sporting offer in Swindon. With a grant from the Big Lottery they have been able to pull lots of information together on their website. Take a look to find out about all of the accessible sports opportunities on offer:

www.disabilitysportswindon.co.uk

For regular updates on activities and events find us on our public face book page:

www.facebook.com/disabilitysportswindon

AbilitysportSN

The Special Olympics is the ‘third arm’ of the Olympics organisation, along with the Olympics and Paralympics, and is dedicated to enhancing the lives of those with a Learning Disability through training and competition in various sports. Swindon is now an accredited branch of

the Special Olympics programme, and can now start sending athletes to competitions. Swindon Special Olympics currently provides sport opportunities in football, tennis, boccia and athletics.

You can find more information on the Disability Sport website:

www.disabilitysportswindon.co.uk

Local Offer: My Care My Support

Aimed at parents and young people, the Local Offer provides a wealth of information and advice to support children, young people and families with their education, health and social activities. The online marketplace is host to a variety of services that can provide help to families, which means information on schools, leisure clubs, childcare, and support for health needs is now easily accessible. www.mycaremysupport.co.uk

http://www.disabilitysportswindon.co.uk/

http://www.disabilitysportswindon.co.uk/

Date

Activity

Sat 28 Jul 18. Wheelchair Tag Rugby (age 12+)

22. STEP Saturday respite group (age 7+)

25. Hop Skip & Jump (age 0–25)

Sun 29 Jul 19. DS Tennis (juniors and adults)

20. Special Olympics Learning Disability Tennis (age 11+)

Mon 30 Jul 15. Swindon Rockets Power Chair Football (age 8+)


26. Music Alive group Music making session (various ages)

Tue 31 Jul 2. 0–18s Holiday Activity Group (age 0–18)

4. Hydro Family Swim (age 0–18th birthday)

8. STFC Multi Sports Inclusion Course (age 5–18)

9. Ice Skating (age 3+)ring to check

10. STFC Development Week (age 5–15)

14. Trampolining & Rebound Therapy (age 16+)

16. Special Olympics Athletics (7-16 yrs)


Wed 1 Aug 1. 0–8s Holiday Trampoline Group (age 0–8)

6. Walking Group (age 0–18)



21.Special Olympics Tennis (age 16+)


Thu 2 Aug 7. Jolly Roger Play Session (all ages)



11. Wheels 4 All (up to 16 yrs)

12. Special Olympics Boccia (age 12+)

13. Learn to Swim (age 5–16) ring to check course dates



School Holiday Activities

Groups may be for a specific age range or based on need. Some are by referral or have limited space. Each activity is numbered; look up the number in the list for more information, contact details and how to book. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy. If you have difficulty contacting any group you can call Aiming High: 01793 464080 or email: [email protected] .

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Fri 3 Aug 3. 8–16s Holiday Activity Group (age 8–16)

17. Swindon Shock Wheelchair Basketball (age 12+)


Sat 4 Aug 18. Wheelchair Tag Rugby (age 12+)

24. STEP Thought Tank (10– 18 yrs)


Sun 5 Aug 19. DS Tennis (juniors and adults)


Mon 6 Aug 15. Swindon Rockets Power Chair Football (age 8+)


Tue 7 Aug 2. 0–18s Holiday Activity Group (age 0–18)





16. Special Olympics Athletics (Children & Adults)


26. Music Alive group Music making session ( various ages)






Thu 9 Aug 10. STFC Development Week (age 5–15)














25. Hop skip and Jump Family Fun Day

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Date

Activity


23. Emerge Holiday Session

















11. Wheels 4 All (age up to 16 yrs)





27. Music Alive Drum Fest (age 6-25)


5. Oasis Family Swim




24. STEP Thought Tank (10– 18 yrs)







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Thu 23 Aug 10. STFC Development Week (age 5–15)








23. Emerge Holiday session







Mon 27 Aug Bank Holiday





8. STFC: Multi Sport Inclusion Course (age 5–18)






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Date

Activity













14. Trampolining, & Badminton (age 16+)


27. Music Alive Drum Fest (age 6-25)




Sat 1 Sep 18. Wheelchair Tag Rugby (age 12+)


Sun 2 Sep 19. DS Tennis (juniors and adults)


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Specialist Groups:

Aiming High also run specialist activity groups for disabled children throughout the year and in most school holidays. These groups are for children who have higher levels of need and may struggle to access other activities in the Newsletter. If you would like to discuss whether there may be a suitable group for your child, please contact your child’s Social Worker or an Inclusion & Outreach Worker on: 01793 464080 or email: [email protected] Decisions about services are based upon the needs of the child and every effort is made to


5. Oasis Family Swim (SBC*) Fri 20 Jul 7pm - 8pm Fri 17 Aug 7pm - 8pm Fri 21 Sep 7pm - 8pm Fri 19 Oct 7pm - 8pm Fri 16 Nov 7pm - 8pm

Age: All ages Location: The Oasis, North Star Ave, Swindon, SN2 1EP Cost: Ring for details

Monthly swim for children with disabilities and their families. Parents/ carers to accompany children in the water. No need to book. Ring to check as dates may be subject to change: 01793 507110

6. Walking Group (Learning Disability CAMHS) Wed 01,08,15, 22, 29 Aug 10.30am–12pm

Age: 0–18 years Location: Stanton Park, Stanton Fitzwarren, SN6 7SF Cost: Free

Open to all, just turn up. No dogs. Bring wellies. Parents stay. Contact Kirk Anderson: 01793 464089 [email protected] 7. Jolly Roger Play Session (Friends of Chalet School) Thu 02 Aug 6pm-7pm

Thu 16 Aug 6pm-7pm Thu 30 Aug 6pm-7pm

Age: All ages Location: Greenbridge Road, Swindon, SN3 3JE Cost: Normal rates apply

Open to any children with special needs and siblings. After normal hours of the general public. No need to book, just turn up. Parents stay. Contact Karen Roberts: 01793 534537

Activities: 1. 0–8s Holiday Trampoline Group (SBC*)

Wed 01,08,15, 22, 29 Aug 10am–12pm

Age: 0–8 years Location: Highworth Rec, The Elms,Highworth, SN6 7DD Cost: £1.50 per child

SBC* residents only. For disabled children and friends/ relatives. Book in advance. Parents to stay. Contact Sam James: 07989656280 [email protected]

2. 0-18sHoliday Trampoline Group (SBC*) Tuesday 31 Jul 07, 14, 21,28 Aug 10am–12pm Age: 0-18 years Location: Highworth Rec, The Elms,Highworth, SN6 7DD Cost: £1.50 per child

SBC* residents only. For disabled children and friends/relatives. Trampoline and multi-sports. Book in advance. Parents to stay. Contact Sam James: 07989 656280 [email protected]

3. 8-16s Holiday Trampoline Group (SBC*) Friday 03,10,17,24,31 Aug 10am–12pm

Age: 8–16 years

Location: Highworth Rec, The Elms,Highworth, SN6 7DD Cost: £1.50 per child

SBC* residents only. For disabled children and friends/relatives. Trampoline and multi-sports. Book in advance. Parents to stay. Contact Sam James: 07989 656280 [email protected] 4. Hydro Family Swim

(SBC*) Tue 31 Jul 07,14,21 28 Aug 10am-11am Please note 15 minutes change time included. Cost: £2.50 Per person

Age: 0–18th birthday Location: Thamesdown Hydrotherapy Pool, Jefferies Avenue, Swindon, SN2 7HJ SBC* residents only. Max 1 session per week per family due to demand. Must book in advance, spaces go quickly. Parents swim with child, siblings welcome. Contact Aiming High: 01793 464080 [email protected]

*SBC = Swindon Borough Council

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11. Wheels 4 all Cycling: Thur 2,9, 16, 23, 30 Aug 2.15pm–3.15pm

Age: up to 16 yrs Location: County Ground Athletics Track, County Road, Swindon, SN1 2EE Cost: Free

Parents to stay. All abilities. Range of adaptive bikes. Bikes / helmets provided. No need to book. Contact Contact Sam James 07989 656280 01793 465404 [email protected]

12. Special Olympics Boccia Thursdays all year round 4.30am–5.30 :

Age: 12 years + Location: Dorcan Rec, St Paul’s Drive, Covingham, Swindon, SN3 5DA Cost: £2

Book ahead. Contact Sam James: 07989 656280 [email protected]

8. Swindon Town Football in the Community: Multi Sports Inclusion Course 3 day course: WK 1 Tue 31 Jul - Thur 2 Aug 10.30am–2pm Wk 5 Tue 28- Thur 30 Aug 10.30am–2pm

Age: 5–18 years Location: St Joseph’s Catholic College Cost: £25 per course

SBC* residents. Fun-filled football and multi sports for children with disabilities or additional needs. Please note this is a sport focused session, with staff ratio approx 5 children to 1 staff member. If your child has specific care / support requirements or you feel they may require additional support to attend, please contact STFC to discuss before applying. Advanced bookings only. Places limited, book asap. 01793 421303 http://officialsoccer schools.co.uk/stfitc/ 9. Ice Skating Tues 17, 24, 31 July Tues 7, 14, 21, 28 Aug 12pm– 12.45pm Term-time 11.30am–12.15pm

Age: 3 years + Location: Link Centre, Whitehill Way, SN5 7DL Cost: £2.50 per child

For disabled children and friends/ relatives. Parents to stay. Public skating sessions are also open to all. Wheelchairs welcome, ramp available. Contact Link centre : 01793 877323

10. Swindon Town Football in the Community: Development Week

(optional 4th day) Tue 31 Jul to Thu 2 Aug 9.30am–3pm

Tue 7 Aug to Thu 9 Aug 9.30am–3pm Tue 14 to Thu 16Aug 9.30am–3pm

Tue 21 to Thu 23 Aug 9.30am–3pm

Tue 28 to Thu 30 Aug 9.30am–3pm

Age: 5–15 years Location: Meet at the County Ground, County Road, Swindon, SN1 2ED (Children walk to St. Joseph’s College and back) Cost: 3 days £49.50 or 4 days £59.50. Ring to check reductions for siblings / multiple bookings

3–4 day courses. For boys and girls, with and without disabilities. May not be suitable for all, ring to discuss. Advanced bookings only. 01793 421303 / 07901 570236 http://officialsoccer schools.co.uk/stfitc/

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Transport to/from activities is not provided unless stated. Swindon Borough Council boundaries: Some activities are only available to Swindon residents. This will be stated in the activity details. If not stated, the activity should be open to other families living close to Swindon; contact the group for details.



http://officialsoccerschools.co.uk/stfitc/




13. Learn to Swim Thursdays 3.30– 4pm 6pm - 6.30pm 6.30pm– 7pm Runs in courses: ring to check dates / availability

Age: 3–16 years Location: Dorcan Rec, St Paul’s Drive, Covingham, Swindon, SN3 5DA Cost: £25.50/month direct debit

Open to young people with disabilities. Book in advance: 01793 533763

14. Trampolining and Rebound Therapy Tuesdays 1pm–3pm (Trampolining & Badminton)

Thursdays 12pm–2pm (Trampolining only)

Age: 16 years + Location: Haydon Centre, Thames Avenue, SN25 1QQ Cost: £2.50

With hoist. For people with learning disabilities. Runs year round. Book in advance. Contact Ben Humphrey: 01793 465404 [email protected]

15. Swindon Rockets Powerchair Football Most Mondays 6pm–8pm Not Bank Holidays

Age: 8 years + Location: Normally Nova Hreod School, Akers Way, Swindon, SN2 2NQ but ring to check Cost: £5 per session or £20 per year to become a member

For people with physical disabilities, powerchairs and manual wheelchairs. Ring in advance: 07961 768407

16. Special Olympics Athletics Tuesdays 4.45 pm–5.45pm

Age: 7yrs– 16yrs Location: The Commonweal School, Swindon, SN1 4JE Cost: Free

Wheelchair racing and athletics activities for adults and children with physical and/or learning disabilities. Fun, free, friendly outdoor exercise! No need to book. Contact Contact Sam James 07989 656280 01793 465404 [email protected] 17. Swindon Shock Wheelchair Basketball Fridays 5pm–7pm

Age: 12 years + Location: Youth First, Marlowe Avenue, Swindon, SN3 3HW

Cost: £2

Open to all abilities, disabled and non-disabled. Equipment pro-vided. Contact Ben Humphrey: 07815 776593

18. Wheelchair Tag Rugby (Swindon St George) Saturdays 10am–12noon

Age: 12 years + Location: Youth First, Marlowe Avenue, Swindon, SN3 3HW Cost: £3 per session (first 2 free)

Open to all abilities, disabled and non-disabled players. Equipment/ sport wheelchairs provided. Dates subject to change, contact Tony Ellis beforehand: 07887 561520

19. DS Tennis Sundays 5pm–6pm (Term-time and holidays)

Age: Juniors and adults Location: Delta Tennis Centre, Welton Road, SN5 7XF

Cost: £4.05 with a ‘Better’ Card or £5.10 without

Tennis for people with Down’s Syndrome. Contact Delta Tennis Centre: 01793 872699

20. Special Olympics Learning Disability Tennis session Sundays 6pm–7pm

Age: 11 years + Location: Delta Tennis Centre, Welton Road, SN5 7XF

Cost: £2.50

Tennis for people with Learning Disabilities. Contact Delta TC: 01793 872699 Or the Special Olympics Team - Judit Nadas: [email protected]

21. Special Olympics Learning Disability Tennis Wednesdays 1pm–2pm Runs term-time and holidays, but ring to Check.

Age: 16 years + Location: Delta Tennis Centre, Welton Rd, SN5 7XF Cost: £1.50

Contact: Delta Tennis Centre: 01793 872699 or Judit Nadas [email protected]

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*SBC = Swindon Borough Council




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26. Music Alive Group music Making Mon 30 Jul Tue 7 Aug Mon 13, 20, 27 Aug 10 am–10.30am 11am-11.45am 1pm-2pm

Age: 2-6yrs 7–11yrs 12–18yrs Location: Highworth Community Centre, The Dor-mers, Highworth, SN6 7PQ Cost: Ring to check

Music Alive offer a range of music sessions for people with disabilities. This might be individual sessions, groups or family sessions. To book a space Contact Laura Cook: 01793 770699 [email protected] www.music-alive.org.uk/ 27. Music Alive DrumFest Thurs 16 & 30 Aug 10.30am-3.30pm

Age: 6-25yrs Location: Highworth Community Centre, The Dor-mers, Highworth, SN6 7PQ Cost: Ring to check

Music Alive offer a range of music sessions for people with disabilities. This might be individual sessions, groups or family sessions. To book a space Contact Debbie Wolfsohn: 01793 770699 [email protected] www.music-alive.org.uk/

22. Swindon 10-18 Project (STEP) Saturday Respite Group Sat 28 July 11 & 25 Aug 11am–1.30pm

Age: 7–18 years Location: Nythe Centre, The Drive, Nythe, SN3 3RD Cost: Free Transport: Can be provided within Swindon (excluding Wroughton and Highworth) Bring a packed lunch.

SBC* residents only. Structured activity based sessions run by qualified youth workers using a mix of discussion, role play and games, concentrating on the development of social and communication skills and team working through therapeutic activity, games, art, music and cooking. By referral; young people referred through the Disabled Children Team; contact Aiming High in the first instance to discuss: 01793 464080. For more information about STEP contact: 01793 714042 [email protected] 23. Emerge Holiday sessions Mon 13 Aug 2pm –5pm Fri 24 Aug 10.30am—1.30pm

Age: 11– 16yrs Location: Lydiard church Stable room and park. Cost: Ring to check Emerge holiday sessions have the aim of helping young people of aged school years 6-11 to learn and develop social skills, life skills, self confidence and self esteem . Various activities including Out-door games, nature trails crafts and more

To book a space email: [email protected]

24. Thought Tank (run by STEP) Sat 4 & 18 Aug 11am–1.30pm

Age: 10–18 years Location: Nythe Centre, The Drive, Nythe, SN3 3RD Cost: Free Transport: Can be provided within Swindon (excluding Wroughton and Highworth) Bring a packed lunch

SBC* residents only. Thought Tank is a group of 10–18 year olds who meet regularly to discuss issues that affect disabled young people across the Borough of Swindon. Their aim is to change negative perceptions of disabled young people and make a difference. Referral by professional. Contact: 01793 714042 [email protected]

25. Hop Skip & Jump (Charity)

Holiday opening times:

Mon to Sat 9am – 4pm

Family Fun Day

Sun 12 Aug 11.00am –3pm

Age: 0–25 years Location: Upper Shaw Ridge Farm, Ridge Green, SN5 5PU Cost: Ring to check

Open to any children and young people with additional needs. Meal can be provided (£2.50). Book early to avoid disappointment: 01793 873098 supervisor.swindon@ hopskipandjump.org.uk

http://www.music-alive.org.uk/


http://www.music-alive.org.uk/





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Plan Your Holidays!

Take some of the stress out of the school holidays by planning ahead.

Day/Date

Activity

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Funded Early Education Inclusion Funding If you would like your child to access an Ofsted Registered Childcare setting during the school holidays. Please Contact: Lynn Turner on: 07823 525441 or email [email protected] discuss your child’s needs and she will be able to offer advice on an appropriate setting. Funded Early Education The government provide early education funding for 3–4 year olds, and for 2 year olds who meet certain criteria. If your child requires additional support to take up their early education funding due to special needs or a disability, speak to your early education provider. For more information please contact Lynn Turner on: 07823 525441 or email [email protected].


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