For SEND families living in the Manchester City Council area
Face to face bookings at a number of venues, including the Manchester Local Offer Drop In tomorrow (Wednesday)
First come, first served - queues likely
Thank you to all the parents/carers who are generously giving their time during the festive season
MPCF
Free activities with Manchester Parent Carer Forum - for SEND families in the Manchester City Council area
MPCF events are being listed on this webpage:
This includes the events below, plus Christmas parties and light show
Face to face bookings
- Wednesday 10th December, 10am-12pm, Local Offer drop in, Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre, Wythenshawe M22 1QW
- Get help with Eventbrite bookings
- Pick up some free festive cards
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Online and text bookings
- All bookings open at 10am on Wednesday 10th December
- Some bookings are by text, some are Eventbrite - see individual listing for details
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Rumpelstiltskin Panto
Thursday 18th December, relaxed Performance of Rumpelstiltskin, 6.30-8.45pm at Contact Theatre, Oxford Road, Manchester M15 6JA. Read this MPCF webpage of information on the event which has a link to Eventbrite bookings.
Relaxed cinema
Sunday 21st December, 11am-1pm at Cultplex (part of GRUB), 50 Red Bank, Cheetham Hill, M4 4HF.M4 4HF). Screening of 'Elio' (rated PG). Read this MPCF webpage of information on the event which has a link to Eventbrite bookings.
Inclusive family bowling
See individual events for more information and how to book by text:
- Monday 22nd December, 2-3pm, Ten Pin Harpurhey
- Tuesday 23rd December, 6-7pm, Ten Pin Harpurhey
- Tuesday 23rd December, 7-8pm, Ten Pin Harpurhey
- Tuesday 30th December, 6-7pm, Ten Pin Parrs Wood
- Tuesday 30th December, 7-8pm, Ten Pin Parrs Wood
CHAMPIONS AND REGEN
Free activities with Manchester Parent Champions and Regen.Me.UK - for SEND families in the Manchester City Council area
Face to face bookings
- Wednesday 10th December, 10am-12pm, Local Offer drop in, Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre, Wythenshawe M22 1QW
- Friday 12th December, 11am-1pm, St George’s Community Centre Bothwell Rd M40 7NY
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Online bookings
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Booking by Eventbrite opens on Saturday 13th December at 12 noon for people who haven’t made a face to face booking.
- At 1pm, it is open to everyone.
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Text bookings
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Booking by text opens on Saturday 13th December at 12 noon for people who haven’t made a face to face booking.
- At 1pm, it is open to everyone.
- Texts sent before the time won't be counted
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What to include in the texts:
Activity (using the code); house number, postcode; number of adults and full names; full names of children with date of birth, SEND Yes/No
SAMPLE TEXT: FARM; 25 M22 7AQ; 2 Jane Smith, John Smith; Peter Smith 01/01/2018 Yes, Anne Smith 01/01/2019 No
Lancaster Farm
Saturday 20th December, 1pm. Meet Father Christmas at Lancaster Farm, Middleton Road, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2TG. Meet at the main entrance. Suitable for under 12s. Booking code: FARM, text 07464 263439
Glow at RHS Bridgewater Salford
Sunday 21st December. Coach pick up at 5.10pm, FC United, Lightbowne Road M40 0FJ. Glow at RHS Bridgewater is suitable for whole family. Booking code: RHS. Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/regenmeuk-9015117049
The Wizard of Oz panto
The Wizard of Oz on Monday 22nd December at Heywood Sports Village, West Starkey Street, OL10 4TW, featuring Basil Brush. Coach pick up at 5.20pm at FC United, Lightbowne Road M40 0FJ. Limited amount of make your own way tickets available. Suitable for whole family. Show starts at 6.30pm. Booking code: PANTO Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/regenmeuk-9015117049
Snow Park - Snow Fun
Tuesday 30th December, Snow Fun at Chill Factor/Manchester Snow Centre, Trafford Centre M41 7JA, meet at the entrance 12.45pm. Children must be age 4+ and 4-12 years need an adult on the snow with them. Helmets provided but please wear gloves, warm clothes and appropriate footwear. Booking code: SNOW, text 07305 064229
Bounce Hour
Sunday 4th January, 10-11am at Flip Out Manchester, trampolining and adventure, Corbett Street, Eastlands M11 4TA. Not suitable for very small children. Booking code: FLIP, text 07464 263439
If you have any additional requirements or need any reasonable adjustments please email ourwaymanchester@gmail.com
THE SPACE GROUP AND 4CT
Activities for families in the Manchester City Council area with at least one child with SEND aged 0-17
Bookings - Please read
- Pick one activity from each of the three groups - A B and C
- Maximum two adults per activity, unless additional carers are needed
Face to face bookings
- Wednesday 10th December, 10am-12pm, Local Offer drop in, Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre, Wythenshawe M22 1QW
- Friday 12th December, 11am-1pm, St George’s Community Centre Bothwell Rd M40 7NY
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Bring cash for payments. Also bring a copy (paper or on phone) of a Manchester City Council document - like your Council Tax bill - as proof that you live in the area.
Online bookings
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The Eventbrite bookings go live on Saturday 13th December at noon until full. These are for people who haven't made face to face bookings.
- Pick one from GROUP A - Chester Zoo, Northern Lights or Gandey’s circus. £10 per adult (18+), free for children
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Eventbrite link - https://www.eventbrite.com/o/48321347143?aff=ebdsshandroid
Text bookings
- Pick one from Group B and one from Group C
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Text bookings open on Saturday 13th December from 4-6pm. This is for people who haven't made face to face bookings.
- For anything that is left, there are open bookings from Sunday 14th December at 12 noon to Tuesday 16th December at 2pm.
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GROUP B
Send one text for one activity to 07749 116211 on Saturday 13th December from 4-6pm:
- Quiet Christmas party, Saturday 20th, 12.30-2.30pm - PARTY1
- Busier Christmas party, Saturday 20th, 2.30-4.30pm - PARTY2
- Blue Planet Aquarium, include sandwich choice - BPA
- Bright Future Friends, Monday 22nd 2-4pm - BFF1
- Bright Future Friends, Monday 29th 11am-1pm - BFF2
- Blackpool Illuminations, include sandwich choice - BI
GROUP C
Send one text for one performance to 07351 498755 on Saturday 13th December from 4-6pm:
- December 29th, 4pm - PANTO1
- December 29th, 6pm - PANTO2
- December 30th, 12pm - PANTO3
- December 30th, 2pm - PANTO4
- December 30th, 4pm - PANTO5
What to include in texts:
Activity (using the code); house number, postcode; number of adults and full names; full names of children with date of birth and their ethnicity, SEND Yes/No
(Blue Planet Aquarium and Blackpool Illuminations: please add sandwich choices - ham, cheese or halal chicken)
SAMPLE TEXT: BPA; 25 M22 7AQ; 2 Jane Smith, John Smith; Peter Smith 01/01/2018 Yes, Anne Smith 01/01/2019 No, both White British; (2 ham, 1 cheese, 1 chicken)
GROUP A - Pick one
£10 PER ADULT (18+), FREE FOR CHILDREN
Chester Zoo - Lanterns and lights
Tuesday 23rd December, a special event at Chester Zoo, by coaches, 11.30am pick up at three places:
- FC United, 310 Lightbowne Rd, M40 0FJ
- The Grange Community Resource Centre, Pilgrim Drive M11 3TQ 0FJ
- St Nicholas Church, Kingsway M19 1PL
Northern Lights Heaton Park
Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th December, Heaton Park event, starts at 5.15pm. Two options each time:
- Coach from St Nicholas Church, Kingsway M19 1PL at 4pm
- Make own way – limited availability on parking spaces
Gandeys Circus On Ice
Sunday 4th January, festive circus at the Trafford Centre, show starts at 3pm:
- Coach from FC United, 310 Lightbowne Rd, M40 0FJ at 2pm
GROUP B - Pick one
FREE FOR EVERYONE
Christmas Parties
Saturday 20th December at Moss Side Powerhouse Raby Street M14 4SL. Two options in the afternoon - Quiet party 12.30-2.30pm or busier party 2.30-4.30pm.
Blue Planet Aquarium
Sunday 21st December, by coaches to the Blue Planet Aquarium, 11am pick up at:
- FC United, 310 Lightbowne Rd, M40 0FJ
- The Grange Community Resource Centre, Pilgrim Drive M11 3TQ 0FJ
- St Nicholas Church, Kingsway M19 1PL
Return around 4pm.
Bright Futures Friends Forest School
- Monday 22nd December, 2-4pm
- Monday 29th December, 11am-1pm
(8+) At the Outdoor learning centre, Classroom 2, Horticultural Centre, near the main car park, Wythenshawe Park, M23 0AB. For age 8+.
Blackpool Illuminations
Friday 2nd January, by coaches, 12.30pm pick up at three places:
- FC United, 310 Lightbowne Rd, M40 0FJ
- The Grange Community Resource Centre, Pilgrim Drive M11 3TQ 0FJ
- St Nicholas Church, Kingsway M19 1PL
Return around 6pm.
GROUP C - Pick one
FREE FOR ALL - BUT MUST BE AGED 3+
Cinderella pantomime
(3+) Cinderella at Northern West Theatre Arts Company, 270 Lightbowne Road, Manchester M40 5HQ:
- Monday 29th December - 4pm or 6pm show
- Tuesday 30th December - 12pm, 2pm or 4pm show
 Sensory rooms
(All ages) The Sensory Rooms at Redbank House, 4 St.Chad’s Street, Cheetham Hill, M8 8QA are open for two days over the Christmas break. There are slots available at various times between 9am-4pm (on the hour for 50 minutes) on Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd December. This includes the additional bigger room, bringing all the sensory equipment together with some soft play. Free for SEND families living in the Manchester City Council area. Book directly with Redbank House on 0161 214 5959.
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