More of the Summer SEND Community Offer for families living in the Manchester City Council area
PLUS - Even MORE to come next week!
 THE SPACE GROUP AND 4CT
Coach trips
Online bookings open at 5pm on Thursday 10th July for families who HAVEN'T BEEN to face to face bookings
Open booking for any remaining places is 12 noon on Friday 11th July until all places are gone
Please read all this information before booking:
- Book onto ONE A coach trip only (£5 per adult, free for children)
- Book onto ONE B coach trip only (£10 per adult, free for children)
- Families must live in the Manchester City Council area
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Treetops
The SPACE Group and 4CT return to the tree tops this summer at Zip World, Heaton Park, M25 2QB with two free activities for SEND families living in the Manchester City Council area:
Treetop nets - A huge space tied throughout the treetops with a range of trampolines, slides, ladders and more for children aged 3+. There are numerous dates throughout the holidays. Booking is by text and takes place in three waves: 6pm on Wednesday 16th July, Wednesday 23rd July and Wednesday 6th August.
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Treetop trek - High wire, ziplines, and climbing - mini trek is for 5+, full trek for 7+. Booking is by telephone on Wednesday 16th July at 10am. Lines will close at 7pm then reopen on Thursday 17th July at 10am until 3pm.
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Here are the dates and times of sessions, how to book, and rules - please read ALL the information before booking:
Simply Cycling
SEND family living in the Manchester City Council area? Have fun for free on a range of adapted bikes with Simply Cycling.
Wythenshawe Park
- Wednesday 23rd July, 12-2pm - Athletics track, Wythenshawe Rd, Manchester M23 0PH. Parking at the track.
To book onto Simply cycling at Wythenshawe Park send ONE text to 07351 498755 between Friday 11th July at 5pm and Friday 18th July at 5pm, including the following information: WYTHENSHAWE + FULL Names, Date of births, postcode, house number, SEND Yes/No, Ethnicity.
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Boggart Hole Clough
- Monday 4th August, 2-4pm - Athletics track, Charlestown Road entrance, Manchester, Greater Manchester M9 7BR. Running track to your left as you drive in, parking at the track.
To book onto Simply cycling at Boggart Hole Clough send ONE text to 07351 498755 between Friday 11th July at 5pm and Friday 18th July at 5pm, including the following information: BOGGART + Full Names, Date of births, postcode, house number, SEND Yes/No, Ethnicity
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Debdale watersports
Free outdoor water activities for SEND families living in the Manchester City Council area at Debdale Outdoor Centre at 1073 Hyde Road, Gorton. Snacks provided. 6+ only and children need to be water confident. Clothes likely to get wet so bring spare set and a towel.
- Sundays 1-4pm: 27th July, 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st August
To book onto Debdale water sports please send ONE text to 07351 498755 between Friday 11th July at 5pm and Friday 18th July at 5pm, including the following information: DEBDALE + Preferred date + Full Names of PARTICIPANTS, Date of births, postcode, house number, SEND Yes/No, Ethnicity
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Bright Future Friends sessions
Free outdoor adventure/forest school sessions with Bright Future Friends at the Outdoor learning centre, Classroom 2, Horticultural Centre, near the main car park, Wythenshawe Park, M23 0AB, aged 8+. For Manchester City Council SEND families. Dates:
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- Wednesday 30th July, 3-5pm
- Tuesday 5th August, 3-5pm
- Thursday 7th August, 4-7 pm
- Sunday 17th August, 11-1pm or 2-4 pm
- Thursday 21th August, 4-7pm
To book on Bright Futures Friends sessions send ONE text to 07789 525738 between Saturday 12th July at 9am and Monday 14th July at 12 noon, including the following information: BFF + Full Names, Date of births, postcode, house number, SEND Yes/No, Ethnicity and preferred date
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Roller skating
Free, exclusive hire roller skating session for Manchester City Council SEND families at Ardwick Sports Hall, 225 Stockport Rd, M12 4DY:
- Sundays 12-2pm: 3rd, 10th and 24th August
To book onto roller skating please send ONE text to 07351 498755 between Wednesday 16th July at 5pm to Wednesday 23rd July at 5pm, including the following information: ROLLER + Preferred date + Full Names of PARTICIPANTS, Date of births, postcode, house number, SEND Yes/No, Ethnicity
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Swimming
Free inclusive swims for Manchester City Council SEND families at the Abraham Moss Leisure Centre, Crescent Road, Crumpsall, M8 5UF:
- Saturdays, 12-1pm OR 1-2pm: 26th July, 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd or 30th August
This overrides the usual booking system for the weekly swimming. To book, send ONE text to 07749 116211 between Monday 21st July 9am to Wednesday 23rd July 6pm, including the following information: SWIM + Preferred date & time + Full Names of PARTICIPANTS, Date of births, postcode, house number, SEND Yes/No, Ethnicity
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If the Space Group/4CT activities are not accessible because of cost, physical access or any other reason, please email spacegroup@manchesterparentcarerforum.org.uk or call 07749 116211.
 MANCHESTER PARENT CHAMPIONS
Coach trips
Trips for SEND families living in the Manchester City Council area
Morecambe, Monday 4th August - Free
Happy Mount Park is a lovely green space not far from the beach with play parks, trampolines, mini train, and sole use of Splash park for an hour. Free entry, coach transport and lunch. Pick up from FC United Football Ground, 310 Lightbowne Rd, Moston, M40 0FJ. Booking link:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1472494112529?aff=oddtdtcreator
Stamford Park, Wednesday 6th August - Free
Stamford Park in Ashton is a great green space for a stroll and a picnic, with a play park, sand pit and room to run and play. Free coach transport and lunch. Pick up at Gorton Monastery, 89 Gorton Lane, M12 5WF. Booking link:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1472728603899?aff=oddtdtcreator
Diggerland, Monday 11th August - Free
Diggerland in Yorkshire is a theme park for the little ones, themed around diggers, with rides, play parks and lots to do. Free coach transport and lunch. Pick up from FC United Football Ground, 310 Lightbowne Rd, Moston, M40 0FJ. Booking link:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1470877025779?aff=oddtdtcreator
Blackpool, Wednesday 20th August - Free
An action packed fun and thrills day at Blackpool Pleasure Beach for the whole family. From the tallest roller coaster to Nickelodeon Land, there is something for everyone. Free entry, coach transport and lunch vouchers inside the venue. Pick up at Gorton Monastery, 89 Gorton Lane, M12 5WF. Booking link:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1470561512069?aff=oddtdtcreator
Booking for coach trips is online through Eventbrite
Links go live on Friday 11th July at 7pm
(Listed on Eventbrite under Regen.me.uk)
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Flip Out
There are two free sessions for Manchester City Council SEND families at Flip Out, the indoor trampoline and adventure park on Corbett street, M11 4TA, near Manchester Velodrome:
Flip Out Session 1
Sunday 3rd August, 6-8pm, food served afterwards.
To book on this session, please send ONE text to 07464 263439 from Friday 11th July at 7pm, including the following information: FLIPOUT1 + Number and names of adults + Number and names of children and date of birth; SEND Yes/No; house number and postcode; who will be taking part in the activities.
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Flip Out Session 2
Tuesday 19th August, 10am-12pm, food served afterwards.
To book on this session, please send ONE text to 07305 064229 from Friday 11th July at 7pm, including the following information: FLIPOUT2 + Number and names of adults + Number and names of children and date of birth; SEND Yes/No; house number and postcode; who will be taking part in the activities.
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Sample text: FLIPOUT1; 2 adults Jo Smith, Terry Smith; 2 children Jenny Smith 14/05/2011 Yes, Stanley Smith 05/04/2019 No; 37 M9 7AH; Jenny and Stanley
Farm visit
A free meet up for Manchester City Council SEND families at Lancaster Farm in Chadderton on Saturday 9th August, 10.30am-2.30pm. It’s an inner city farm with rides, petting barn, feeding time and play park. There’s Chadderton Park too, right next door. Lunch is provided, with a choice of ham, cheese, or halal chicken. Please note, some of the tracks may be difficult for wheelchairs or those that struggle with mobility issues.
To book on this session, please send ONE text to 07464 263439 from Friday 11th July at 7pm, including the following information: FARM + Number and names of adults + Number and names of children and date of birth; SEND Yes/No; house number and postcode; food choices.
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Sample text: FARM; 2 adults Jo Smith, Terry Smith; 2 children Jenny Smith 14/05/2011 Yes, Stanley Smith 05/04/2019 No; 37 M9 7AH; 2 ham, 2 cheese
For any reasonable adjustments, accessibility needs or dietary requirements etc, please email manchesterparentchampionshaf@gmail.com.
 MORE SUMMER ACTIVITY
Sensory rooms
Cheetham Hill
Manchester City Council SEND families can spend time for free in the Sensory Rooms at Redbank House, 4 St.Chad’s Street, Cheetham Hill, M8 8QA, this summer. There are slots available at various times between 9am-4pm (on the hour for 50 minutes) during weekdays from Wednesday 23rd July to Friday 29th August (except Monday 25th Bank Holiday). This includes the additional bigger room, bringing all the sensory equipment together with some soft play. Book directly with Redbank House on 0161 214 5959.
Wythenshawe
Families also have free use of the Sensory Room at Benchill Community Centre, Benchill Road, Wythenshawe, M22 8EJ, over summer. Each slot is for 45 minutes and on the hour. It's Wednesday 23rd July to Friday 29th August (except Monday 25th Bank Holiday). Drop in to the community centre or call 0161 946 9520 to book. For SEND families living in the Manchester City Council area. Please note: the sensory room does not currently have a waterbed.
Relaxed cinema
The next free relaxed cinema showing with Manchester Parent Carer Forum is Sunday 20th July, 11am to 1pm at GRUB, 50 Red Bank, Cheetham Hill, M4 4HF. Film to be announced. Siblings without SEND are welcome to join this SEND-friendly screening where guests can get free popcorn. This activity is for SEND families living in the Manchester City Council area. Look out for the booking link going live on the MPCF webpage.
More of the Summer SEND Community Offer to come next week!
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