In the run up to the holidays, we've been sharing free activities with the Manchester SEND Community Offer - and here's EVEN MORE!
Our offer is for children and young people with SEND living in the Manchester City Council area. A BIG thank you to everyone involved - especially the parent/carers who give so much of their time to help Manchester families make memories!
Summer With MPCF - NEW!
Manchester Parent Carer Forum (MPCF) are running a fantastic range of inclusive activities in the holidays for SEND families living in the Manchester City Council area! Here are the summer events that still have places. Click on the title of each activity to go to the Eventbrite booking page:
There are NEW events coming up! Keep an eye on MPCF's Eventbrite page:
- Early Years Family Fun Day - Monday 31st July, 9.30am-1.30pm, Martenscroft Children's Centre, Hulme
- Inclusive Emoji Drawing Workshop - Thursday 3rd August, 10am-12pm, Apple Store, Manchester Arndale
- Inclusive Coding Workshop - Friday 4th August, 10am-12pm, Apple Store Manchester Arndale
- People’s History Museum Inclusive Family Fun Day – Monday 21st August, 9.30am-5pm, People's History Museum
- Relaxed Cinema Screening – Saturday 26th August, 10am-12pm, GRUB Manchester
There is also an opportunity to book free tickets for the Para Swimming World Championships that Manchester will be hosting this year.
All MPCF activities can be found on their Eventbrite page. Have fun!
Video Gaming Fun - NEW!
Everyone Can is running fully accessible video gaming sessions on Thursday 3rd August 1.30pm-3pm, Thursday 17th August 1.30pm-3pm, and Wednesday 30th August 1.30pm-3pm. The sessions are aimed at disabled young people aged 5 to 24 and their families (an adult needs to stay). It’s on Floor 1, 25 School Road, Sale M33 7XX. There’s a breakout area where people can enjoy a drink and a light snack or use the small sensory room. The centre is accessible to wheelchair users with an accessible toilet and mobile hoist, though not full changing facilities. Gaming sessions are fully accessible to those with additional needs, but if any gamers struggle with using a standard controller, please let Everyone Can know in advance so they can arrange for a free assessment to find the best way for them to play games (contact@everyonecan.org.uk, 0808 800 0009). This activity is for families living in the Manchester City Council area - book through Eventbrite.
Skateboarding With Projekts - Places available!
There are fantastic free coached skateboarding and scootering classes this summer! They’re for SEND young people and siblings aged 11-25 living in the Manchester City Council area. Sessions are every Friday from 28th July until 1st September, 2-4pm, at Projekts MCR Skatepark, 97 London Road, M1 2PG, including drinks and snacks. It’s flexible, meaning you don’t have to go to all sessions, but booking is essential - call the Specialist Resource Team on 0161 219 2125, Monday-Friday, 10am-3pm.
Football With City - Places available!
City In The Community are offering inclusive football and multi-sports sessions for children aged 8 to 16 years with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) living in the Manchester City Council area. Sessions are on Wednesdays 2nd, 9th and 16th August, 10am to 2pm at The Manchester Tennis & Football centre, Etihad Campus M11 3FF. Lunch included. It’s flexible, meaning you don’t have to go to all sessions, but booking is essential - call the Specialist Resource Team on 0161 219 2125, Monday-Friday,10am-3pm.
Sensory Rooms - Places available!
Spend time in the Sensory Rooms at Redbank House in Cheetham Hill over the summer. Free slots are available at various times between 9am-4pm (on the hour for 50 minutes) during weekdays from Monday 24th July to Friday 1st September (excluding Monday 28th Bank Holiday). For families living in the Manchester City Council area only. Book directly with Redbank House on 0161 214 5959 or email info@redbankhouse.com.
Families have free use of the Sensory Room at Benchill Community Centre in Wythenshawe over the summer. Each slot is for 45 minutes and on the hour. It's Monday 24th July to Friday 1st September (excluding Monday 28th Bank Holiday). Call the community centre on 0161 946 9520 to book. For families living in the Manchester City Council area only.
Sow The City - Places available!
Sow the City are running SEND Woodwork & Nature Sessions at the Moss Side Powerhouse on Tuesday and Thursdays in the summer holidays, 1-3pm, starting on Tuesday 25th July. Activities include making bird boxes and bug hotels, slate carving, wooden keyrings, and nature crafts and walks. The activities are suited for 12+ but all the family is welcome. It’s at the Powerhouse, Moss Side, 140 Raby St, Manchester M14 4SL and is for families living in the Manchester City Council area. Book by emailing info@sowthecity.org or ringing 0161 465 6954.
Family Forest School - Places available!
The SEND Forest School is back for the summer, offering an inclusive and urban forest school experience for families living in the Manchester City Council area. It’s a stay and play activity - drop in any time between 10am-3pm, vegetarian lunch around 12 noon. There’s a warm welcome for all ages, including sensory play in the mud kitchen, sand pit, and water areas, fire lighting and tool use (snacks on the fire from 2.15pm), den building, nature crafts and giant bubbles – as well as a chance to meet the bees. Suitable for all ages and developmental stages.
It’s on Tuesday 25th and Monday 31st July, and Tuesday 1st, Monday 7th, Tuesday 8th, Monday 14th, Tuesday 15th, Monday 21st, Tuesday 22nd, Monday 28th, Tuesday 29th August at Platt Fields Market Garden (off Mabfield Road, Fallowfield, M16 6LT).
Booking is essential. Sian is trying a new way of booking - see this Eventbrite link. Let Sian know of any access needs when you book. Any extra enquiries to: Sian Millward,
hello@manchesterbeesforestschool.co.uk, 07506 342945.
SUMMER WITH THE SPACE GROUP & 4CT
Trip To The Farm - NEW!
Join The SPACE Group at The Children’s Adventure Farm Trust on either Wednesday 23rd August or Tuesday 29th August, 11am-3pm. This free activity is for SEND families living in the Manchester City Council area and is a make your own way trip. (While it isn’t for wider family and friends, they are welcome if that is the only way you can get there.) It’s at The Children's Adventure Farm Trust, Reddy Lane, Altrincham, WA14 3RE. Lunches provided. The Eventbrite links will go live on Friday 21st July at 12 noon - Wednesday 23rd August, Tuesday 29th August. Please only book on one of the dates - bookings made on both dates will be automatically cancelled!
Boating At Heaton Park - Booking opens soon!
Boating is back at Heaton Park lake this summer for families living in the Manchester City Council area! There are two dates – Monday 7th and Monday 14th August, 10am-12 noon – with one booking only per household. To book, send one text only to The SPACE Group at 07749 116211 on Monday 24th July between 10am-12pm. You will be allocated a 25 minute time slot. The types of boat are: rowing boats, swans (pedalo) and electric boats (only 2 available). Your text needs to include: your name + additional adult names + children names ages + postcode + preferred date + boat type (swan, row or electric).
Sample text: John Smith, Amy Smith, Samantha Smith (7), David Smith (11), M40, 7th August, swan.
Only text once and wait for confirmation. If you text before that time or don’t include all the relevant information, you may miss out! More dates to follow!
Tree Tops Nets & Trek - Booking opens soon!
The popular Tree Top activity is back this summer for SEND families living in the Manchester City Council area. As well as the nets, there are also Tree Top Trek sessions on the hirewire obstacle course. Only one date per household for this stage – further dates will be available.
Tree Top Nets
10am-12 noon Tuesday 8th August, Thursday 10th August, Friday 11th August, Tuesday 15th August, Thursday 17th August and Friday 18th August
- Minimum age 3; children under 5 to be accompanied on the nets by an adult (18+); for children over 5, adults must remain in the activity area.
- Safety briefing starts at 10am promptly; an online waiver must be filled in before arrival - you will be sent this information via text.
To book, send one text only to The SPACE Group on Sunday 23rd July between 2-4pm - 07749 116211. The text needs to include: your name and additional adult names, children’s names and ages, postcode, lunch choice, and preferred date.
Sample text: John Smith, Amy Smith, Samantha Smith (7), David Smith (11), M40, 2 cheese, 1 ham, 1 halal chicken, 1st August
Only text once and wait for confirmation. If you text before that time or don’t include all the relevant information, you may miss out.
Tree Top Trek
12-2pm on Tuesday 8th August, Tuesday 15th August
- There is more safety criteria with Tree Top Trek. This will be discussed with you when you ring to book.
- Minimum age 5; all children under age 12 need an adult (18+) to participate with them; for children aged 5-6, there needs to be 1 participating adult to 2 children; for 7-11 olds, it is 1 participating adult to 3 children; for children age 12+, an adult must remain in the activity area at all times.
- There are two options: the Mini Trek takes around 1 hour and reaches 8m high, the Full Trek is around 2 hours and reaches 18m high. Suitability will be discussed when you ring.
- The Trek safety brief starts at 12.15pm promptly; if you are late you will not be able to take part.
To book please call The SPACE Group on 07731 925208 on Saturday 22nd July between 2-4pm.
If you get places, please prepare by looking at the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). Let The SPACE Group know if you can’t make it so your places can be offered to another family. For further dates, keep an eye on The SPACE Group’s Facebook page, 4CT Limited’s website and, of course, the newsletter!
SUMMER WITH MANCHESTER PARENT CHAMPIONS
Flip Out
Join Manchester Parent Champions for Flip Out Fun on Wednesday 16th August, 12 noon. Age 4 +. It's at Flip Out Manchester, Corbett Street, Beswick M11 4TA. One hour trampolining, followed by grub. Booking opens at 7am on Thursday 20th July. For SEND families living in the Manchester City Council area. Text FLIP to 07423 264769 with names, ages and postcode.
Get Driver Ready
The first two workshops filled up quickly! Manchester Parent Champions are delighted to offer two further dates this summer - with more coming in the autumn, hopefully. The course includes a fund for eligible families to cover the costs of a provisional licence. For young people living in the Manchester City Council area aged 15 and 9 months+. Email regen.me.ukinfo@gmail.com for more information.
Youth Centre Trips - NEW!
Legoland & Bowling/Cinema
There are free trips with Manchester Youth Zone this summer for young people with additional needs who live in North Manchester wards and can participate in social settings without parents/carers:
Legoland, ages 8 to 13, Wednesday 9th August, 12 noon-4.30pm
Bowling/cinema, ages 14 to 25, Tuesday 29th August 12 noon-4.30pm
Both trips start and return from Manchester Youth Zone, 931 Rochdale Road, Harpurhey M9 8AE. Please make sure young people have arrived by 12 noon, with pick up at 4.30pm. The young people will be given the opportunity to socialise with other young people and build relationships with staff, encouraging them to access Manchester Youth Zone with a free membership. Enquiries only from families living in North Manchester wards, please. Contact Tia at Manchester Youth Zone at least one week before the trip takes place to allow registration and assessment with parent/carer, email Tia.Kelly@manchesteryz.org or call the Youth Zone on 0161 203 5333 and ask for Tia.
Chester Zoo
There’s a trip to Chester Zoo with the Youth Involvement Team at Wythenshawe Community Housing Group! It’s aimed at children and young people aged 10-25 years old and their families, with a priority for the M22 and M23 area. (Younger children can attend but need to be accompanied by an adult). The trip is on Tuesday 15th August, with transport and lunch provided. Arrive at Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre, Portway, Wythenshawe, Manchester M22 1QW by 9.45am – the coach leaves at 10am. The coach will be leaving Chester Zoo at 4pm to arrive back at the Lifestyle Centre for 5pm. If you are interested, please let the team know by Tuesday 8th August by emailing youthinvolvement@wchg.org.uk or calling into the centre for a registration form.
Simply Cycling - No need to book!
Simply Cycling is wheeling in for the summer! It’s a chance to feel part of a community, having fun on their range of adapted bikes. The free sessions for SEND families living in the Manchester City Council area are in hourly slots starting on the hour, with no need to book – just drop in, saying you're with the Manchester Local Offer.
Boggart Hole Clough
Mondays from 10am-2pm - 24th and 31st July, and 7th, 14th and 21st August
Tuesdays from 10am-2pm - 25th July, 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd August
Parking - approach from Charlestown Rd , Manchester, Greater Manchester M9 7BR.
Wythenshawe Park
Tuesdays from 9am-3pm - 25th July, 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd August
Fridays 9am-12 noon - 28th July, 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th August
Athletics track, Wythenshawe Rd, Manchester M23 0PH. Parking at the track.
If you have any questions call 07753 428937 or see Simply Cycling’s website.
Cycling Through The Summer - Ongoing activity
MANCCYCLES and GMYN offer an exciting opportunity for young people aged 11-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs living in the Manchester City Council area. Riding sessions are every Saturday 11am-3pm, meeting at the Procter Learning Centre, Hulme Street, Off Jackson Crescent M15 5EF. Bikes, helmets and other safety equipment are provided for cycle routes across Greater Manchester, along with regular bike maintenance sessions. All young people take part in a pre-ride induction before attending Saturday rides but need to be competent riders. Contact Roger Newell at MANCCYCLES for more information and to book places – info@manccycles.co.uk, 07970 922132.
Youth Club - MORE DATES!
MANNCYCLES and Community Kitchen chef Roger is running a youth club every Wednesday in July, 4.30-6.30pm. There are also additional dates in the summer holidays - Wednesdays 16th, 23rd and 30th August! There's cooking (and eating!) each session, as well as arts and crafts, and sports. It's at Procter Learning Centre, Hulme Street, Off Jackson Crescent M15 5EF. It's for young people with SEND and their siblings aged 11-19 living in the Manchester City Council area. Young people can dip in and out of sessions but booking essential - call Roger on 07970 922132.
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