For SEND families living in the Manchester City Council area
 HALF TERM WITH SPACE AND 4CT
Laser tag
(Height restriction) There are 8 sessions of Laser Tag at Tenpin, Unit 1 Harpurhey Shopping Centre, Rochdale Rd, Harpurhey, M9 4HD. Children must be over 4ft to take part.
Monday 16th February
12.30pm – Laser1, 1.30pm - Laser2, 2.30pm - Laser3, 3.30pm – Laser4
Friday 20th February
12.30pm – Laser5, 1.30pm – Laser6, 2.30pm – Laser7, 3.30pm – Laser8
Booking opens on Wednesday 11th February at 6pm and closes on Friday 13th February at 4pm.
Send one text to 07749 116211 with preferred session; full postcode; full name of adult participants; full name of children, date of birth, and indicating which child has SEND (Y/N).
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SAMPLE TEXT: Laser5; M22 7AQ; Jane Smith, John Smith; Peter Smith 01/01/2018 Y, Anne Smith 01/01/2019 N
Bright Future Friends
(8+) At the Outdoor learning centre, Classroom 2, Horticultural Centre, near the main car park, Wythenshawe Park, M23 0AB. For age 8+. Tuesday 17th February at 11-1pm – BFF1 and 2-4pm – BFF2.
Booking is by text. It opens on Thursday 12th February at 9am and closes on Saturday 14th February at 12 noon.
Send one text to 07749 116211 with preferred session; full postcode; full names of participants, date of birth, and indicate which child has SEND (Y/N).
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SAMPLE TEXT: BFF2; M22 7AQ; Peter Smith 01/01/2016 Y, Anne Smith 01/01/2017 N
All ability cycling
(All ages) With Simply Cycling on Wednesday 18th February, 12-2pm at Wythenshawe Park Athletics track M23 0PH. (Car park What3Words: talent.pace.couple)
Booking is by text. It opens on Thursday 12th February at 9am and closes Saturday 14th at 12 noon.
Send one text to 07749 116211 with code 'Cycling'; full postcode; full names of adult participants; full names of children with date of birth and which child has SEND (Y/N).
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SAMPLE TEXT: Cycling; M22 7AQ; Jane Smith, John Smith; Peter Smith 01/01/2016 Y, Anne Smith 01/01/2017 N
Roller skating
(All ages) Roller skating at Ardwick Sports Hall, 225 Stockport Road, M12 4DY: 12-1pm Skate1, 1-2pm Skate2. https://manchesterrollerskating.co.uk/
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Booking is by text. It opens on Thursday 12th February at 9am and closes Saturday 14th at 12 noon.
Send one text to 07749 116211 with preferred session; full postcode; full names of adult participants; full names of children with date of birth and which child has SEND (Y/N).
SAMPLE TEXT: Skate2; M22 7AQ; Jane Smith, John Smith; Peter Smith 01/01/2016 Y, Anne Smith 01/01/2017 N
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 HALF TERM WITH MPCF
Relaxed cinema - Two showings!
There are two showings of the Relaxed Cinema with Manchester Parent Carer Forum during half term. Both are at Cultplex (part of GRUB), 50 Red Bank, Cheetham Hill, M4 4HF. The cinema is free to families living in the Manchester City Council area, including siblings without SEND.
- (12A) There are some places left on the second showing on Saturday 21st February, 11am-1pm, 'Jurassic World: Rebirth'. Book through Eventbrite.
Family bowling
Monday 16th February at Tenpin, Harpurhey M9 4DH. Two sessions of bowling in the company of other Manchester families with children with SEND:
Adventures in Wonderland
(All ages) A Family Fun Day with Z-Arts on 335 Stretford Road, Hulme M15 5ZA, Tuesday 17th February, 1.30-4pm. Visit Adventures in Wonderland and enjoy an inclusive arts workshop. For Manchester SEND families. Book through Eventbrite. See more inclusive fun with Z-Arts in 'Other Stuff to do.
Cineworld
(PG) Watch the film 'Goat' in a relaxed setting at Cineworld, Parrs Wood, M20 5PG. It's on Wednesday 18th February, 11am-1pm. Munch boxes included. For Manchester SEND families. Book through Eventbrite. Link not yet live. Keep an eye on the Forum's Spring half term break webpage.
MCR Social
(14-17s) MCR Social at Greater Manchester Youth Network has free half term activities as part of the SEND Community Offer for neurodivergent and disabled young people aged 14-17 years old living in the Manchester City Council area:
- Skateboarding - Sunday 15th February, 3-4.30pm
- Basketball - Monday 16th February, 12-2pm
- Bowling - Wednesday 18th February, 12-2pm
- Video Games - Friday 20th February, 5-7pm
- Art Club at Manchester Art Gallery - Saturday 21st February, 11am-2pm
- Skateboarding - Sunday 22nd February, 3-4.30pm
To get registered, a supporting adult, such as a parent, carer or social worker, needs to fill in the online form. Any questions, get in touch with Trystan Kent at trystan.kent@gmyn.co.uk, 07708 022320.
Sensory rooms - Slots left!
For SEND families in the Manchester City Council area
(All ages) The Sensory Room at Benchill Community Centre has been completely refurbished! There are free slots from Monday 16th to Friday 20th February, at the centre on Benchill Road, Wythenshawe, M22 8EJ. Each slot is for 45 minutes and on the hour. Drop in to the community centre or call 0161 946 9520 to book.
(All ages) There are still slots available in the Sensory Rooms at Redbank House, 4 St.Chad’s Street, Cheetham Hill, M8 8QA. They are various times between 9am-4pm (on the hour for 50 minutes) during weekdays from Monday 16th to Friday 20th February. Book directly with Redbank House on 0161 214 5959.
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