For SEND families in the Manchester City Council area
SPACE, 4CT and MPCF
Booking for these activities is now coming to a close. This Friday, there will be a telephone booking session, plus one more chance to book places online.
IMPORTANT UPDATES!
- Booked a coach trip? Anyone with a child under 3 needs to contact 0161 230 1420 or email info@4ct.org.uk ASAP to ensure there is space on the coach. Coach restrictions mean everyone must have a seat regardless of age.
- The Arcade Club trip on Monday 19th August (TAC02) will depart at 10am, not 11am as previously advertised.
- All the Rock Over Climbing sessions are at Shentonfield Road, Sharston Industrial Area, Wythenshawe, Manchester M22 4RW.
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Telephone bookings
The following activities can be booked by telephone on 0161 230 1420, Friday 2nd August from 2pm till 5pm, first come first served (please note, bookings won't be taken before 2pm):
- One booking per call.
- Choose your activity before calling and have a second choice, just in case.
- Have your family details – names, address, dates of birth etc.
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Simply Cycling
A range of outdoor adapted bikes. All ages, lunch included:
- Boggart Hole Clough, Mondays 5th August (SCB01) and 19th August (SCB02), 2-4pm. Parking - approach from Charlestown Rd, Manchester, Greater Manchester M9 7BR.
- Wythenshawe Park - Wednesdays 7th August (SCW01) and 14th August (SCW02), 12-2pm, Athletics track, Wythenshawe Rd, Manchester M23 0PH. Parking at the track.
Play Day
A Play Day at Sporting Edge Community Sports Centre, Fairfield Road, Openshaw, M11 1FG, on Wednesday 7th August, 11am-3pm (11am-12pm relaxed SEND-only session). Book for the relaxed hour at the start, then stay for as long as you like.
Tree Top Nets and Trek
Tree Top Nets, Heaton Park: Age 3+, 3-5 years must have adult with them, packed lunch provided, 10am-12pm each time:
- Tuesdays 20th (TTN12) and 27th August (TTN15)
- Thursdays 8th (TTN07), 22nd (TTN13) and 29th August (TTN16)
- Fridays 23rd (TTN14) and 30th August (TTN17), 10am-12pm.
Tree Top Trek, Heaton Park: Session on the highwire obstacle course. Age 6+ mini trek, age 7+ full trek, maximum weight 120kg, snack provided, Thursdays 22nd August, 10am-12pm (TTT10).
Drama Workshops
Fridays at 2pm on 9th, 16th and 23rd August at North West Arts Theatre, 270a Lightbowne Rd, Moston, Manchester, M40 5HQ. Learn drama skills in these interactive workshops. Snacks provided.
Inclusive swims
Abraham Moss Leisure Centre, Crescent Road, Crumpsall, M8 5UF - Saturdays 10th August (SWIM05), 17th August (SWIM07), 24th August (SWIM09) and 31st August (SWIM11), 12-1pm (a) or 1-2pm (b).
Outdoor adventure activity
With Bright Future Friends and NACRO at the Horticultural Centre (off the main car park), Wythenshawe Park M23 0AB. Age 6+, packed lunch included, Saturday 24th August, 12-3pm. (BFF05)
Boating
Boating at Heaton Park on Monday 26th August, 10am-12pm. Snacks provided, maximum 5 per boat. (HPB03)
Online bookings
Any remaining places for the following Block Three activities will go online on Friday 2nd August from 6-10pm on Eventbrite. The online booking will then close. (Please note: After booking, you will receive a Google form. Please fill this in immediately to secure your places.)
Royal Armouries
Spend time at the Royal Armouries or catch a water taxi into Leeds (not included). £5 per adult, children go free, packed lunch included:
High School Musical
An exclusive tour of the popular High School Musical by North West Arts Theatre at three different locations. £5 adults, children go free, age 6+, packed lunch provided:
Cinema trip
Twisters (12A) at Cineworld Didsbury, Parrs Wood, Wilmslow Road, M20 5PG, Friday 30th August, 10.45am-1pm. £5 per adult, children free, packed lunch included.(MOV03) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mov03-cinema-trip-film-to-be-confirmed-tickets-936324430577?aff=oddtdtcreator
Summer Forest School
The Forest School is an outdoor drop in at two sites between 11am-3pm, with vegetarian lunch served around 12.30pm. We encourage you to try out the newer Forest School at Beswick Hive (pictured), Tuesdays in August at The East Manchester Academy Manchester M11 3TA. It’s a spacious safe haven for children that want to be active and explore outside, offering a mix of woodland, fields, allotment beds, polytunnels, an outdoor classroom for crafts, a mud kitchen, gardening, digging in giant soil piles and sand pits, den building and fire lighting among other things. More information on the booking link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beswick-hive-send-family-forest-school-tuesdays-in-august-tickets-947502755247?aff=oddtdtcreator
There are also places at Platt Fields Market Garden every Wednesday, plus Thursdays 22nd and 29th August. (NB. To get some of the August dates, you may need to click on 'More options' and select the date from the calendar): https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/platt-fields-market-garden-hive-send-family-forest-school-wed-thurs-tickets-947462625217?aff=oddtdtcreator
Let Sian know of any access needs when you book. There’s usually a reserves list so please select 'refund ticket' if you are no longer able to attend. Any extra enquiries to: Sian Millward, hello@manchesterbeesforestschool.co.uk, 07506 342945.
Sensory Rooms
Slots are still available in the Sensory Rooms at Redbank House in Cheetham Hill, including an additional bigger room, bringing all the sensory equipment together with some soft play. Slots are at various times between 9am-4pm (on the hour for 50 minutes) during weekdays in the school holidays until Friday 30th August (excluding the Bank Holiday Monday). Book directly with Redbank House on 0161 214 5959.
There are also slots in the Sensory Room at Benchill Community Centre, Wythenshawe. Each slot is for 45 minutes and on the hour, weekdays until Friday 30th August (excluding the Bank Holiday Monday). Drop in to the community centre or call 0161 946 9520 to book.
Community Kitchen
There is a space for a family on 19th August Community Kitchen. It might also be worth getting on the reserve list in case of cancellation. Sessions are on Wednesday 31st July, Monday 5th August and Monday 19th August, 2.30pm-5.30pm, at Procter Learning Centre, Hulme Street, Off Jackson Crescent M15 5EF. Booking essential - call Roger on 07970 922132.
Summer for 14-17s
MCR Social at Greater Manchester Youth Network has a fantastic line up of holiday activities as part of the SEND Community Offer for young people living in the Manchester City Council area who are 14-17 years old and neurodivergent and/or disabled. It includes social get-togethers, gaming, cinema, arts and crafts, sports, climbing, cookery and more! To get registered, a supporting adult, such as a parent, carer or social worker, needs to fill in an online form. You will then be sent a full list of activities to sign up for. Siblings who are 14-17 but don't identify as disabled or neurodivergent can join in too.
Any further questions, contact Trystan at Greater Manchester Youth Network - trystan.kent@gmyn.co.uk, 07708 022320.
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