aiming high newsletter- winter 2019 · bring wellies, no dogs allowed. open to all, no need to...

Issue 50

Newsletter

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

Winter 2019

In This Together Swindon ………………. 2 Branches ………………..………..………. 3 COAST …………….……………………… 3 Honey Bees ………….…….…………….. 5 Oasis Family Swim ………………...……... 6 Tenpin Bowling Quiet Hour ...................... 6 Jolly Roger …………….....……….……… 6 Saturday Trampolining ……..……………. 6 Sendiass ….………………………………. 7 The Walking Group ...……………………. 7 Whizz-Kidz Wheelchair Club..…………... 7 Rein & Shine…………...…………………. 8 Emerge Club……..……………………….. 8 STFC Multi Sports Inclusion Course …… 8 Revolution Performing Arts …………….. 8 Holiday activties ……………...………….. 9 - 12

Contact the Aiming High Short Breaks Team:

Tel: 01793 464080 Email: [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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Are you in a similar situation to us? Do you have a child/children or young person who suffers with mental health difficulties, that either go to mainstream school or is home-schooled because of it?

YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!

Come and join us for tea/coffee and a chat

Thursday 10th October Thursday 14th November Thursday 12th December

10am - 12pm

Link Centre, Party Room, Whitehill Way, Swindon, SN25 7DL

Find us on Facebook: In This Together Swindon Or contact us on: [email protected]

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COAST is a support and information group for families of children with an autism diagnosis, or those awaiting one. We meet on a regular basis in Swindon, and invite

speakers to talk about key issues affecting children with autism and to engage in facilitated discussions. Our sessions are friendly and open to all. We provide an

opportunity to meet others in the same situation and offer both practical and emotional support.

Friday 11th October 2019

Friday 22nd November 2019 09.45am–11.30am

At Saltway Centre, Pearl Road, Swindon, SN5 5TD.

For more Information phone / text: 07565 090039 or email:

[email protected] .


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Adapting your clothing, not your style.

Dressability is a local charity based in West Swindon which provides a clothing alteration

and adaptation service for people with physical and learning disabilities and the over 65’s.

Getting dressed is something that most of us do automatically. We probably spend more

time deciding what to wear than putting on the clothes. It’s something we never think about

because most of us don’t have to.

Dressability offers a home visiting service together with free collection/delivery in Swindon

and within a 25 mile radius.

Please contact us to make an appointment to discuss your requirements.

Tel: 01793 512878

Email: [email protected]

www.dressability.org.uk

Special thanks are in order to local running group GoodGym. A lovely group of volunteers ran to the rescue at the Saltway Centre in August. The group kindly helped the Aiming High Team to tackle brambles and rosemary bushes from some planters. They worked solidly to get most of the planters cleared. In the coming months we are working to rebuild the planters to make them more accessible to the children that attend our specialist groups, with the vision of having some home grown fruit and veggies that the children can take ownership of – watch this space! Every week GoodGym work out by helping local community projects. They meet at Better Swindon Oasis Leisure Centre every Tuesday for a group run, or walk, as some of the tasks are walkable. New runners and walkers are always welcome and nobody is ever left behind. You can get involved by visiting: www.goodgym.org/areas/swindon


http://www.dressability.org.uk

https://www.goodgym.org/areas/swindon

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Honey Bees is a group for children aged 0 to 5 years who have a disability, developmental delay, medical condition

or additional needs . Sessions are run by Portage and Early Bird Plus trained staff who have experience of

working with children with additional needs.

(£1 donation per family)

Wednesday afternoon 1pm-2.15pm at Butterflies Family Centre, Abbeymeads, SN25 4GY

Thursday Afternoon 1pm-2pm at Hop Skip and Jump, Upper Shaw Ridge Farm, SN5 5PU

Please call 01793 722984 or email: [email protected] to book a place.

Rugrats and Halfpints have a monthly session available to any children with disabilities and their families.

£4.50 per child.

All sessions are from 4pm - 6pm on the last Tuesday of every month.

Upcoming dates:

22nd October 2019 26th November 2019 17th December 2019 (Sensitive Santa and grotto presents, entrance is £6.50 on this day)

Rugrats and Halfpints, Unit A, Meadow Road, Cirencester, GL7 1YA Tel: 01285 885570 Email: [email protected]

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

Friday evenings 7pm–8pm:

Friday 18th October 2019

Friday 15th November 2019

Friday 13th December 2019

Friday 17th January 2020

Friday 14th February 2020

Friday 13th March 2020

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

Saturday Trampolining

Trampolining sessions for children and young people with disabilities and their families (Swindon residents) at Brimble Hill School, Tadpole Lane, Swindon. Parents to stay and are responsible for their children. £3 per child. Book in advance through Aiming High on 01793 464080 or email: [email protected] Upcoming dates, Saturdays term-time: 05, 12, 19 October 2019 09, 16, 23, 30 November 2019 07, 14 December 2019

9.30am - 11.00am: 0 - 18 years

Jolly Roger have a regular evening session available to any children with special needs and their siblings.

Normal admission rates apply.

All Sessions are from 6.15pm–7.15pm on the last Thursday of the month. Upcoming dates:

Thursday 24th October 2019 Thursday 28th

November 2019

Thursday 19th December 2019 Thursday 30th January 2020

Jolly Roger, Greenbridge Road, Swindon, SN3 3JE

Tel: 01793 522044

www.jollyrogerplay.com


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SENDIASS provides free, confidential and impartial advice and support about SEND to children, young people and parents in Swindon. You can find contact details as well as information on a wide variety of issues through the self-help portal at www.swindon.gov.uk/sendiass.

What’s New In July SENDIASS welcomed a new manager, Freyr Bendleton. Alongside the Local Co-ordinator, Jeanette Gould, Freyr is looking at ways of improving the service SENDIASS provides as the needs in Swindon continue to expand. More information on these improvements will be coming soon!

Get Involved SENDIASS always want to hear your

views, so if you are interested in being

involved in these improvements, or

have an idea for bespoke sessions

please contact SENDIASS directly at

[email protected] or check

out the volunteering page on the

website!

The Walking Group

The Walking Group is free and meets at 10.30am 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]

Whizz-Kidz Club Swindon 2019

Crowdys Hill School, Jefferies Avenue, Swindon, SN2 7HJ

A free youth club for young wheelchair users aged between the ages of 8 and 24 years which has been designed to

promote confidence and independence.

To find out more about our fantastic free clubs contact

Sally at; [email protected] or call 07867124901

http://www.swindon.gov.uk/sendiass


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Term Time Sessions

Monday Club (weekly)

4.30pm - 6.30pm

Shaw Church £1 donation

Games, cooking,

craft, discussions and more.

Saturday Club (monthly)

1.30pm - 4.30pm

Shaw Church

Performing arts, music, dance, drama,

cooking, arts and crafts, games.

discussions and DVD’s.

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

and self esteem.

To book your place contact Claire: [email protected]

Swindon Town Football in the Community Trust will be delivering a Multi Sports Inclusion Course 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. Contact Phil Doble for more information on: Tel: 01793 421303 Email: [email protected] Book in advance at: www.officialsoccerschools.co.uk

STFC Multi Sports Inclusion Course

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Date

Activity

Thu 24 Oct 3. Honey Bees (0 –5 years)

7. Jolly Roger Play Session

11. Junior Cycling (age 7 –16)

12. Boccia

13. Learn to Swim (age 3 – 16) ring to check course dates

19. Hop Skip & Jump (age 0–25)

Fri 25 Oct 1. Holiday Trampoline Group

8. Seated Zumba Gold (age 12+)

16. Swindon Shock Wheelchair Basketball (age 12+)


Sat 26 Oct 19. Hop Skip & Jump (age 0–25)

Sun 27 Oct 19. DS Tennis

Mon 28 Oct 14. Swindon Rockets Power Chair Football (age 8+)


Tue 29 Oct 2. Inclusive Bounce

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

10. STFitC Multi-sports inclusion course

15. Special Olympics Athletics (7-16)


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] .

October 2019:


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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.

Wed 30 Oct 1. Holiday Trampoline Group

3. Honey Bees (0 –5 years)

6. Walking Group (age 0–18)



Thu 31 Oct 3. Honey Bees (0 –5 years)


11. Junior Cycling (age 7 –16)

12. Boccia



Fri 1 Nov 1. Holiday Trampoline Group




Sat 2 Nov 18 Learning Disability Open Court Festival - LTA


Sun 3 Nov 9. Tenpin Bowling Quiet Hour

17. DS Tennis

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Christmas and New Year 2019/20:

Date

Activity

Sat 21 Dec 19. Hop Skip & Jump (age 0–25)

Sun 22 Dec 17. DS Tennis

Mon 23 Dec 14. Swindon Rockets Power Chair Football (age 8+)


Tue 24 Dec Christmas Eve

6. Walking Group (age 0–18)

15. Special Olympics Athletics (7-16) ring to check

Wed 25 Dec Christmas Day

Thu 26 Dec Boxing Day

Fri 27 Dec 8. Seated Zumba Gold (age 12+)



Sat 28 Dec 19. Hop Skip & Jump (age 0–25)

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Sun 29 Dec 17. DS Tennis

Mon 30 Dec 14. Swindon Rockets Power Chair Football (age 8+)


Tue 31 Dec 6. Walking Group (age 0–18)

15. Special Olympics Athletics (7-16) ring to check


Wed 1 Jan New Years Day

Thu 2 Jan 1. Holiday Trampoline Group

3. Honey Bees (0 –5 years)

12. Boccia



Fri 3 Jan

1. Holiday Trampoline Group




Sat 4 Jan 19. Hop Skip & Jump (age 0–25)

Sun 5 Jan 9. Tenpin Bowling Quiet Hour

17. DS Tennis

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Activities: 1. Holiday Trampoline Group (SBC*) Friday 25 October 2019 Wednesday 30 October 2019 Friday 1 November 2019 Thursday 2 January 2020 Friday 3 January 2020 10am - 12pm Age: 0 – 16 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. Hoist and rebounding available. Contact Sam James: 07989 656280 [email protected]

2. Inclusive Bounce Tuesday 29 October 2019 9am – 10am Age: All ages

Location: Link Centre, Whitehill Way, SN5 7DL Cost: £2.50 per child SBC* residents only. For disabled children and friends/ relatives. No need to book. Parents to stay. Contact Sam James: 07989 656280 [email protected]

3. Honey Bees Wednesday 30 October 2019 1pm – 2:15pm Age: 0 – 5 years Location: Butterflies Family Centre, Hugo Drive, SN25 4GY Cost: Ring for details Thursday 24, 31 October 2019 Thursday 2 January 2020 1pm - 2pm Age: 0 – 5 years Location: Hop, Skip & Jump, Upper Shaw Ridge Farm, SN5 5PU Cost: Ring for details Honey Bees is a group for children who have a disability, developmental delay, medical condition, autism, or additional need. Limited places so please call the centre on 01793 722984 to book a space.

4. Hydro Family Swim

(SBC*) Tuesday 29 October 2019 10am - 11am Please note 15 minutes change time included. Age: 0 - 18th birthday Location: Thamesdown Hydrotherapy Pool, Jefferies Avenue, Swindon, SN2 7HJ Cost: £2.50 Per person

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]

5. Oasis Family Swim (SBC*) Friday 18 October 2019 Friday 15 November 2019 Friday 13 December 2019 Friday 17 January 2020 Friday 14 February 2020 Friday 13 March 2020 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) Wednesday 30 October 2019 Tuesday 24 December 2019 Tuesday 31 December 2019

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]

*SBC = Swindon Borough Council





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11. Junior Cycling: Thursday 24 October 2019 Thursday 31 October 2019 2.15pm - 3.15pm Age: 7 - 16 years Location: County Ground Athletics Track, County Road, Swindon, SN1 2EE Cost: £1.50 Parents to stay. All abilities. Range of adaptive bikes. Bikes / helmets provided. No need to book. Please park in Tescos and walk through to the track. Own bikes welcome. Contact Lewis Bird: 07976909660 [email protected]

12. Boccia Thursdays all year round 4.30pm - 5.30pm Age: All ages Location: Dorcan Rec, St Paul’s Drive, Covingham, Swindon, SN3 5DA Cost: £2 Book ahead. Contact Sam James: 07989 656280 [email protected]

9. Tenpin Quiet Hour Sunday 6 October 2019 Sunday 3 November 2019 Sunday 1 December 2019 Sunday 5 January 2020 9am - 10am

Age: All ages Location: Tenpin Swindon, Shaw Ridge Leisure Park, SN5 7DN Cost: 2 games for £7 per person No arcade, no music, just bowling!

10. Swindon Town Football in the Community: Multi Sports Inclusion Course 3 day course 10.30am - 2pm:

Tue 24 - Thu 26 Oct 2019

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 are limited, book asap. Contact Phil Doble: 01793 421303 [email protected] https://officialsoccer schools.co.uk/swindontown/stfc-community-foundation-multi-sports-inclusion-three-day-course.html

7. Jolly Roger Play Session Thursday 24 October 2019 Thursday 28 November 2019 Thursday 19 December 2019 Thursday 30 January 2020 Thursday 27 February 2020 Thursday 26th March 2020 6:15pm - 7:15pm

Age: All ages Location: Jolly Roger, 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

8. Seated Zumba Gold Friday 25 October 2019 Friday 1 November 2019 Friday 27 December 2019 Friday 3 January 2020 1pm - 2pm

Age: 13+ years Location: Studio 1, Link Centre, Whitehill Way, SN5 7DL Cost: £2.50 per child SBC* residents only. For disabled children and friends/ relatives. No need to book. Parents to stay. Contact Sam James: 07989 656280 [email protected]


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

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


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17. DS Tennis Sundays 4pm - 5pm (Term-time and holidays) Age: 5 - 15 years Location: Delta Tennis Centre, Welton Road, SN5 7XF

Cost: £5.05 Tennis for people with Down’s Syndrome. No need to book. Contact Haydn Benney: 07550 075284 [email protected]

18. Learning Disability Open Court Festival - LTA Saturday 2 November 2019 12pm - 5pm Age: 5 - 15 years Location: Delta Tennis Centre, Welton Road, SN5 7XF

Cost: £15 Tennis for children and young people with learning disabilities. Book in advance. Contact Delta: 01793 872699 [email protected]

19. Hop Skip & Jump (Charity) Monday - Saturday

9am - 4pm Age: 0 - 25 years Location: Upper Shaw Ridge Farm, Ridge Green, Swindon, SN5 5PU Cost: Ring to check Open to any children and young people with additional needs. Book early to avoid disappointment. 01793 873098 [email protected]

15. Special Olympics Athletics Tuesdays 4.45 pm - 5.45pm Age: 7yrs - 16yrs Location: County Ground, County Road, Swindon, SN1 2EE 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 Lewis Bird: 07976909660 [email protected]

16. Swindon Shock Wheelchair Basketball Fridays 4:30pm - 7pm Age: 12 years + Location: Youth First, Marlowe Avenue, Swindon, SN3 3HW

Cost: £2 Open to all abilities, disabled and non-disabled. Equipment provided. Contact Ben Humphrey: 07815 776593

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. 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

*SBC = Swindon Borough Council

Information in other languages and formats: The information in this newsletter can be produced in a range of languages and formats (such as large print, Braille or other accessible formats) by contacting Swindon Borough Council Customer Services on: 01793 445500 or email: [email protected]. The Aiming High newsletter is also available online at: www.swindon.gov.uk/aiminghighshortbreaks

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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].

Editorial Policy and Disclaimer: Contributions will be included if they are considered to advance and encourage the development of services / opportunities for disabled children and their families or celebrate their achievements. Views expressed in articles do not necessarily reflect the editor or sponsors’ views. We try to ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of all material, but cannot be held responsible for the content of any product or website listed. Whilst Swindon Borough Council makes every effort to keep the information in this newsletter accurate, we disclaim any warranty or representation, express or implied, about its accuracy, completeness or appropriateness for a particular purpose. Therefore, you assume full responsibility for using the information in this newsletter, and you understand and agree that neither Swindon Borough Council nor any of it’s employees are responsible or liable for any claim, loss or damage resulting from the use of the information in this newsletter. Swindon Borough Council accepts no responsibility for the services provided by groups or organisations in this newsletter and does not endorse the providers featured (except where the ser-vice is provided by Swindon Borough Council). Links to websites are provided for your convenience and inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement or approval by Swindon Borough Council of the site, its operator or its content.


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