Activities.........
The activities / groups listed below are recommendations given from parents. Some of the activities have extra support available for the children and some do not. Please feel free to contact the providers if you have any questions.
Blossom in Somerset provides opportunities for adults with learning disabilities to meet people and participate in new and fun activities in a safe and welcoming atmosphere. Visit Blossom in Somerset website.
Cricket Sessions for Free!
- Super 1 sessions are free weekly (term time only) aimed at young people aged 12-25 years of age with a mild/moderate learning difficulties, or with a physical disability.
- The sessions are fun, played with a softer ball and will teach the basics of cricket! Super 1s will not only improve an individual’s cricketing ability, but also their social and lifelong learning skills. They also hope to allow young people to take on leadership roles!
- In addition, a big element of Super 1s is competition. With multiple Super 1 sessions across the County, They hope to bring them all together on regular occasions (during the school holidays) so they can ‘compete’ against other Super 1 clubs in safe, friendly and supportive environment! They hope to recognise young people’s attendance and commitment to their weekly session by rewarding them with Super 1s T-shirts for their attendance at a set number of sessions.
For information, please do drop Steve Gass an email or feel free to visit their website https://www.somersetcricketboard.co.uk/disability/super-1s/
Dimensions - Autism Friendly Film Screenings
They offer Autism Friendly Screenings at over 250 cinemas in partnership with Cineworld, ODEON, Showcase and Vue cinemas. Every month, each participating cinema shows a different film from a selection of new releases and classics
including Pixar animations, Disney adventures and many more films suitable for all age ranges. Click Here for more information.
ESCAPE - Encouraging Special Children And Parents Everywhere
A Somerset based supportive activity group for children with disabilities and their families. Once you are a member of ESCAPE you are invited to join all of their activities available. This is also listed with more information on the:
For more information: www.escapesupportgroup.com or Tel: 01823 442160
Green Goblins Games Club
- This is an inclusive club run in Taunton for young people that enjoy Trading Card Games, Table Top Strategy Games, Paper Based Role Play and all other game enthusiasts.
- For more information view the Green Goblins Leaflet.
- Or visit their Facebook Page
Independance Day Services
- This is a new service that has recently become available. It is a day opportunity providing support with everyday life skills in a home environment. They encourage and enable customers to make choices within their daily living, empowering them to think for themselves. They provide a personalised service that is meaningful for the customer, enabling them to lead a fulfilling life.
- Independance Informational Leaflet
- For more information contact Sam Tel: 07902438381 Email: sam.independence@btinternet.com
Magdalen Farm
- Magdalen regularly runs activity days & sleepovers based on an organic farm near Winsham in Somerset. The staff are well trained and very friendly. Children that attend need to have a parent/carer accompany them and siblings can join in the fun too. Please feel free to contact them for more information.
- E-mail : info@magdalenfarm.org.uk or call 01460 30144
Community Inclusion and Activities Team (formerly Shortbreaks)
Supporting children and young people with a disability or additional need in Somerset. Once you have registered you are able to access their many activities available.
Click HERE to go to their website and view their activity calendars, annual passes and much more.
Saturday Drop in Club
- For all children and young people 0-18 years with disabilities. Come along, have fun, make new friends - cooking, arts & crafts, wii games, all ability bikes, outdoor play and much more!
- At: Selworthy School, Taunton, TA2 8HD. 10am - 1pm. £2.50 per child (children must attend with a parent/carer, siblings welcome)
- For more information call Joyce from CIAT 07584175247 Email:JXEvans@somerset.gov.uk
SASP Sports Clubs: for 10 years +
- They offer a variety of sports to suit individual needs to include cricket, swimming, football, athletics, boccia, bowls & wheelchair basketball.
- SASP Flyer
- For more information contact: enquiries@sasp.co.uk Tel: 01823 653990
Sensational Kids in Somerset
- This is a social group offering leisure, educational, world awareness, life skills, technology and sensory experiences.
- They meet fortnightly on Saturdays 11am - 1pm at Moorland Hall, Pearce Drive, Off Moorland Road, Highbridge, TA9 3FU.
- For more information visit their Facebook Page or call Sarah Lynch 07711481206 or Lorna Storey 07901761918.
Somerset Time for Youth special needs club
This is a youth club for 0-18 year olds offering a great range of fun activities: arts & crafts, football, basketball, Wii games, films, music and themed activities. Plus a sensory room. Siblings are welcome and parent/carers need to stay.For more information check out their Somerset Time for Youth Facebook Page
Swimming Lessons
- Small swimming classes are available at a quiet location at Middlemoor Water Park, Bridgwater. For more information contact 01278 805120.
- Swimtime Leaflet
Tone Ability Football Sessions (for children aged 5 to 15)
This is a football club to support young people who have learning, sensory or physical disabilities, to play in a fun, safe and enjoyable environment. The club runs on Tuesdays in term time. It is run by FA qualified coaches who have a lot of experience in supporting young people with disabilities in football, are
affiliated to Somerset FA and The FA. They are also supported by volunteers, parents and carers. The sessions are run at Taunton YMCA, TA1 2LB.
For more information, contact: Ken Pearson Tel: 07789 055942 Email: ken_pearson@btinternet.com
check out our Facebook page Tone Ability F.Cor go to www.somersetfa.com.
Wilderwoods Forest School Activity Days
Wilderwoods are a small educational charity which aims to enable people to benefit, learn and develop through woodland experiences.They provide a variety of inclusive opportunities at Hallr Wood in Charlton Mackrell and Drayton Woods, near Langport as well as other venues.
- Some of the activities include: Forest School, curriculum enrichment sessions, living history, therapeutic interventions and long term placements for those struggling in school , including Social Service referrals, Woodland Playschemes, After school clubs, home ed groups, Wilder Play family learning sessions, over night camps for small groups,Rural crafts (green woodworking, basket making, weaving) and more.
- For more information visit: www.wilderwoods.org
Make a free website with Yola