Following the success of the summer activities last year, we’ve worked again with parents, young people and partners to bring you an exciting range of free activities around the Easter holidays. They’ve been funded through Manchester City Council and are for families who live in the city.
All activities need to be booked in advance and are designed for COVID-safety within current restrictions.
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Cabin Fun - On-site & Home
Anson Cabin in Longsight is running inclusive play sessions for 5-13 year olds who live in the Manchester City Council area. On-site activities include cooking, camp craft, arts and crafts, and gardening:
Week one: Tuesday 6th – Friday 9th April, 10am-12 noon & 1-3pm
Week two: Monday 12th – Friday 16th April, 10am-12 noon
Places are limited and need to be booked in advance. You can select individual sessions but if you would like your child to go every day, please choose every morning or afternoon. There are COVID safety practices in place, including mask-wearing/visor for anyone over 11 years old who isn’t exempt, and parents are unable to stay on site. Activities are mainly in the garden so appropriate clothing is needed. There are toilet facilities and snacks, usually toast or fruit.
There are a number of home packs for children who are isolating or shielding. These can be delivered within a 1 mile radius of the site, otherwise collection can be arranged. The home packs have ingredients for cooking sessions, craft packs, and a gardening/planting activity. Children need to be registered before the holidays so staff know of any allergies or dietary requirements. For more information and to book, email info@ansoncabin.co.uk or call 07756 591948. Anson Cabin is at 38 Meldon Road, Longsight, Manchester, M13 0TR.
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Free Sensory Rooms
We've been getting great feedback on the Sensory Rooms at Redbank House, Cheetham Hill! They're free to SEND families in the Manchester City Council area until Friday 9th April. Sessions are COVID-safe, starting on the hour for 50 minutes, Monday to Friday, at time slots during the day. Booking is essential – call 0161 214 5959 or email info@redbankhouse.com.
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Fun With GMYN
Greater Manchester Youth Network (GMYN) have workshops over the Easter holidays for young people in Manchester with SEND and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
Zoom Quiz, 5-7pm
Tuesday 6th April (17-25 yrs)
Online quiz with lots of cool prizes.
Outdoor Cooking
Thursday 8th April, 1-3.30pm (13-25 yrs)
Hulme (venue to be confirmed)
Learn how to cook a quick, healthy meal outdoors.
Screen Printing
Tuesday 13th April, 12.30-3pm (13-25 yrs)
GMYN, 46 – 50 Oldham Street, Manchester, M4 1LE
Design your own t-shirt to take away with you.
To book a place, ring Joseph on 07592 845246 or email joseph.cain@gmyn.co.uk.
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Get Digitally Creative
SENDCode are holding a creative programme for 14-25 year olds to learn more about using digital devices. Young people need to have a smartphone or a tablet with a camera on it and attend all sessions if they can (7 Zoom meetings and an on-site Hack Day). While there are some group activities, young people will be developing their own piece of work which will be put into a joint video in the final session and shared across a variety of platforms. There are opportunities for one to one support after each session if needed. The programme:
- Using digital devices effectively - Zoom sessions 4-5pm on Wednesdays 30th March, 6th and 13th April.
- Hack Day, Wednesday 14th in Manchester city centre - An introduction to storytelling and using digital formats, eg video and animation.
- What makes a good story? – Zoom sessions (April dates to be confirmed, likely to be 4-5pm) with professional poet/lyricist, developing a story, poem or rap to overlay on video/digital assets.
Contact Seamus on seamus@sendcode.org or 07800853999 for more information and to book places.
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Simply Cycling In North Manchester
Simply Cycling are planning some free all-ability recreational cycling sessions at Boggart Hole Clough in Blackley for Manchester families in the City. We’ll have more information in next week’s newsletter. In the meantime, check out their Facebook page and website for updates and information on the usual sessions at Wythenshawe Park and Longford Park, Stretford.
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Football With Man U
Manchester United Foundation are offering free inclusive holiday camps during Easter. They’re an opportunity for young people to engage in football sessions and enrichment activities, with food provided each day. Locations are:
Partington Sports Village, Trafford
6th-9th April (4 days)
9.30am-12pm (Year 3,4,5,6 Primary)
12.30pm-3pm (Year 7,8,9 Secondary)
Stockport Academy, Cheadle Heath
29th March-1st April (4 days)
9.30am-12pm (Year 6 Primary)
12.30pm-3pm (Year 7,8,9 Secondary)
Manchester Enterprise Academy, Wythenshawe
13th-15th April (3 days)
9.30am – 3pm (8-13 year-olds)
To register your interest please complete the questions in this link and you will be contacted if you receive a place. Places are limited, so first come first served. Applications from young people in the Manchester Council area only, please.
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Easter With Z-Arts
Z-Arts have a welcoming and inclusive programme of free I:CREATE activities for children aged 6+ who live in the Manchester City Council area. You can book a time slot for your own special Zoom session with an artist – making this a bespoke experience, geared to your family. All activities are around 50 minutes but can be shorter. A pack will be sent to your home so you need to book by 5pm on Wednesday 7th April, letting Z-Arts know of any access needs (eg. A BSL interpreter). You just need to make sure there is a grown up to join in the session with your child/ren.
Monday 12 April - 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm Choose your favourite pop artist - create leaf prints in the style of Andy Warhol or portraits in the style of Roy Lichtenstein with visual artist Kirsty.
Tuesday 13 April - 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm Paint your way into spring with splashy sploshy watercolour flowers with Kirsty.
Wednesday 14 April - 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm Make your very own zine that reflects you and the things you like. You’ll join in some fun games to get warmed up and then get making with Z-arts resident artist Tasha.
Thursday 15 April - 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm These Z-access Drama Stars sessions will encourage participants to create characters within role play and develop storytelling through imaginative play and improvisation.
Friday 16 April - 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm Drama & drawing – create your own character and bring them to life with drama specialist Tabitha.
Book online at https://www.z-arts.org/see-whats-on/ where you can find the batch of I:CREATE activity (events are in date order) and select time slots. We're asking you not to book more than two sessions so that more families get to experience this. For further information, email lucca@z-arts.org.
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Autistic Support Walks
Thrive Manchester, a local wellbeing organisation, are holding autism-friendly walks at Fletcher Moss, Alexandra Park and Wythenshawe Park over the Easter holidays. They include free drinks and gifts! You need to book in advance by contacting Dave on 07921 291093 or email walks@thrivemanchester.org.uk.
Cooking & Dancing With The Deaf Centre
Manchester Deaf Centre’s Keeping Connected project are offering activities over the holidays for Deaf and Hard of Hearing young people, as well as children of Deaf adults (CODAs). It’s all via Zoom and ingredients for the baking session will be sent to young people’s homes ready for the session!
Activities for teens:
Tuesday 6th April 2-3pm - Dance Workshop Part 1
Monday 12th April 2-3.30pm - Cookery Class/Bake-a-thon
Tuesday 13th April 2-3pm - Dance Workshop Part 2
Activities for under 12s:
Thursday 8th April - 2-3pm Dance Workshop Part 1
Wednesday 14th April 2-3.30pm - Cookery Class/Bake-a-thon Thursday 15th April 2-3pm - Dance Workshop Part 2
To book a place or find out more, please contact: Young people (14+) zoetaylor@manchesterdeafcentre.com - 07557121667 Children (under 14) rachelofficer@manchesterdeafcentre.com
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