Carer Card Information Pack With great places to visit in

Northamptonshire

2018/19

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The Carer Card

Application form Please complete and return

DISCLAIMER I would like to receive carer card on behalf of (child/adult’s name)______age ______

Autism Independent UK is a non-medical advice and information I agree to use the carer card for the above-named person(s) only (One centre, helping to increase awareness of autism to the notice of all. Card per Family) The main goal is to improve the quality of life for persons with (sign)______(print)______(date) Autism. Participating organisations affiliated with the Autism ______Independent UKs carer card are providing a service/discount based upon their express desire to help those with an autism spectrum Please print your contact information in the space below diagnosis. We request that the cards should only be used to enrich (parent/carer) ……………………………………………………… the diagnosed individuals leisure time, in whose right, the card is issued. Address …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… The information present within may have changed since the date of ……………… print, we strongly recommend that you contact the individual phone……………………………email……………………………… establishments to confirm opening hours, concession times and prices. Not all organisations listed have concession rates or carer card Please ensure the following are attached to your application privileges. To obtain the New Carer Card please send 2 photographs of the person requiring a carer approximately passport photo size. Proof of income support and/or DLA will also be required. Please Affix one (Do NOT send your original , please make a photo copy of your photo here Order of Content entitlement)

Bowling Remaining photo is to be left loose Cinema & Theatre Fun Zones Museums Write your reference number here ______Parks & Lakes Swimming pool Trampoline Parks Signed ______Zoo's Local Social Group By Signing this form I confirm the permission allowing the DLA Carer & leisure Card Forms reference number to be included on the carer card. Please return with an S.A.E. to Autism Independent UK, Please insert your new carer card number (displayed at the top of the accompanying letter) below

Carer Card______2 29 Bowling

The carer card facilitates a discounted rate, usually valid only on off-peak hours. Please call the bowling facility you wish to visit to confirm their concession rates and times. Rockingham Road, Kettering NN16 9AW Telephone: 01536 414004

Sixfields Leisure, Weedon Rd, Northampton, NN5 5QL @ Telephone: 08712223675 15-17 Whitworth Way, Wellingborough, NN8 2EF Telephone: 0844 826 3000 @ Sturrock Way, Bretton, BLANK PAGE Peterborough PE3 8YF Telephone: 0844 826 3027 28 3 UK Cinema Card

Cinema & Theatre

UK cinemas now have their own card system, the Cinema Exhibitors Association Card (CEA card). This is used to verify that the holder is entitled to one free ticket for a per- son accompanying them to the cinema. Please check with the individual cinema regarding concession requirements.

Visit www.ceacard.co.uk for full details on the CEA card.

To apply for the card, you will need to meet one or more of the following criteria:  Disability living allowance or attendance allowance.  Be a registered blind person.  Personal Independence Payment (PIP).  Be 8 years of age or older.

Corby’s Savoy Cinema

Parkland Gateway, George St, Corby NN17 1QE

Telephone: 01536 266685 The Core at Corby Cube

The Core Theatre seats 445 people on Parkland Gateway, three levels and hold regular professional George St, Corby visitors, local amateur groups, schools and NN17 1QE community organisations Telephone: 01536 266685

4 27 Kettering Odeon

Pegasus Court Kettering Northants NN15 6Xs Telephone: 01536 485848

Sol Central Northampton NN1 2RN

Telephone: 0345 308 4620 Located in the Sol Central Shopping Centre.

Northampton Leisure Card Hearing assistance: infer red system in all auditoriums. Required. Concession fees available.

Lings Forum Weston Favell centre Billing Brooke Road Northampton NN3 8JR Telephone: 01604 837 300 26 5 Kettering Leisure Pass

Cinema & Theatre

Sixfields Leisure, Northampton Weedon Rd, Northampton, NN5 5QJ Telephone: 0330 333 4444

Corby’s Savoy Cinema

Parkland Gateway, George St, Corby, NN17 1QE Telephone: 01536 266685

Showcase Cinema Peterborough Boon Gate, Mallory Rd, Peterborough, PE1 5AU

Telephone: 01733 555636

The Castle is a lively theatre and 10 Castle Way, cinema which is home to both pro- Wellingborough fessional touring theatre companies NN8 1XA and community groups Telephone: 01933 270007 6 25 4.- Optional To help ensure that our Leisure Services are effective and reaching our entire community please state your ethnic origin. I would describe myself as:

Choose one section from A to E, then tick the appropriate box to indicate your cultural background. Fun Zones

A. White British Irish

Any other White background ______Play area filed with B. Mixed White and Black African White and Black Caribbean slides, ball pools and soft Cheeky Monkees play obstacles. Enjoy the White and Asian 2 Cockerell Rd, light refreshments of Corby, Any other mixed background______even hire the whole play NN17 5DU areas for a party! Telephone: 01536 443310 C. Asian or Asian Indian Pakistan Bangladeshi British Any other Asian Background______Kids Play

D. Black or Black Carib- bean African Thurston Drive Race your friends in the dodgems British Kettering Brave the speedy drop slide Any other Black back- ground______NN15 6PB Learn to climb our 15ft climbing wall Telephone: 01536 484838 E. Chinese or Chi- nese Any other ______Ride the ladybird carousal ethnic group Carer Card allows the Child to enter Woosh down the 4-lane Astra slide

A for reduced price and carer enters free. Scramble nets, Ball canons, Trampo- £4 per child on Wednesday and Friday lines and more! 5. and £5 during school holidays. I wish to apply for a Northamptonshire Leisure card(s) on behalf of myself/and other members The Laser Maze of my family as detailed on the previous page. I confirm that the above details are correct and I agree to advise Northampton Borough Council of any changes to these. I agree to abide by Concession fees are 30 Church Street the conditions governing the use of the Northamptonshire Leisure card(s). available, however the Wellingborough, carer can only go for Northamptonshire. Signed: Date: free if not using the NN8 4PA equipment. Personal Data you have provided will be handled in accordance with the principles of the Da- Telephone: 01933 441300 ta Protection Act 1998, and used for the administration of your . From time to time we would like to provide you with further information about leisure activities we feel will be of Laser Maze offers you the ultimate laser tag interest. If you do not wish to receive such leisure mailings, please tick this box game. Using our new laser tag packs, you try to score points by shooting your opponents. Northampton Leisure Card Northampton Leisure Card Data Protection Act 1998 Northampton Leisure Card s box NORTHAMPTON For a wild time with ball pits and

soft play, try OFFICE USE ONLY Berzerk Leisure Telephone: 01604 647213 Proof of Concession Checked Top Up Points 4 Clayfield Close, Card Number Issued Date of Issue Issued by Signature Northampton, Receipt Number NN3 6QF 24 7 APPLICATION FORM Northampton Leisure Card 1. Museums Surname First Name DOB FREE FOR EVERYONE!

Northampton Museum & Art Gallery

Northampton Museum Northampton Museum reflects the town's proud and Art Gallery standing as both Britain's boot & shoe capital and 4-6 Guildhall Road the focus for history of the town through the ages. Northampton Both decorative arts and fine arts are represented Northamptonshire in outstanding collections,. NN1 1DP Telephone: 01604 838111 2. Address ______

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Postcode: ______Tel: Home______Work______

Mobile Phone:______

If you wish to be kept informed of offers and promotions at the Leisure Centres and our partner organisations then please give us your email address. We will e-mail you every two months with offers and links to information on Forum Cinema, Leisure, Museums and other leisure attractions in the area

E-mail: ______

Wellingborough Museum N3. - Optional To help us report back to funding bodies could you please indicate that if you 12 Castle Way Wellingborough, FREE FOR EVERYONE! Visual Impairment Hearing Impairment Multiple Impairment Northants, If you enjoy history, visit Wellingborough Physical Impairment Learning Disability Health/Other Impairment NN8 1XB museum! Displaying History of the Victorian times, Telephone: 01933 276838 WW1 artifacts, an Ironmongery, model rail are a disabled user which impairment group/s you belong

way a haberdashery shop, and much more! If you wish to be kept informed of offers and promotions at the Leisure Centres and our partner organisations then please give us your email address. We will e-mail you every two months with offers and links to information on Forum Cinema, Leisure, Museums and other leisure attractions in the area

E-mail:______8 23 Abington Park Museum

Park Avenue South, Abington Park Museum is set within Abington Northampton, Park. NN1 5LW The museum is home to Northamptonshire Regiment and Yeomanry gallery and a full events and activity programme over the year. Telephone: 01604 838110

Sywell Aviation Museum

Sywell Aerodrome, The Sywell Aviation Museum (SAM) is a volun- Wellingborough Road , tary, non-profit-making organisation which aims Sywell, to preserve the history of Sywell Aerodrome from NN6 0BN the early days of aviation to the Second World War and beyond. Telephone: 01604 838111 Come see the Museum’s cockpit collection! BLANK PAGE

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JUMP AROUND AT Pitsford Reservoir

Brixworth northants NN6 9DG FREE Address: Unit a, Telephone: 01604 781350 Fairground Way, Northampton, This 750 acre site is home to Northampton Sailing and offers plenty of water NN3 9HU sports and recreational activities. The surrounding country park is an ideal area for walking and admiring the wildlife. Telephone: 01604 438181 East Carton Park For a wild time with ball pits and East Carlton Park is situated on the edge of the beautiful East Carlton, soft play, try Welland Valley. The Heritage Centre coach house and Market Harborough, Berzerk Leisure Telephone: 01604 647213 stables have been converted into a museum displaying LE16 8YF the history and development of Corby. Telephone:No concession 01536 fees.770 977 The Guildhall Museum Telephone: 01604 837837

Play Area - The park includes an all inclusive play area for all ages. Duston Sports Centre Telephone: 01604 838333 Cafe - offers light meals, hot and cold drinks and ice cream. Country Walks - There are country walks throughout the park, through fine mature woodland and grasslands. FREE

Please contact Leisure centres to confirm prices 10 21 Northampton Leisure Card Swimming Pool, Forum Cinema, Sports Halls, Table Tennis, Fun zone

DANES CAMP LINGS FORUM MOUNTS BATHS

All offer great entertainment such as Bartib Road Kettering Cinema Swimming NN15 6NJ Come to the famous Wicksteed Park where you can visit Bowling the fair ground, the arena, the Lake side, and the play- Telephone 01536 512475 ground. The Northampton Leisure Card offers discounts with all the Visit www.wicksteedpark.org to see what’s on offer popular activities at Leisure centers in Northampton such as for you. Lings cinema, Danes Camp and Mounts Baths. Please telephone for details on concessions

FREE PARKING AT ALL LEISURE CENTRES . Order your Leisure Card online @ Stanwick Lakes www.trilogyleisure.co.uk/leisure-card Rockingham Forest Trust, Stanwick Lakes, Call the numbers below to find out what's on offer for you. Northants NN9 6GY Danes Camp Telephone: 01604 837200 Telephone 01933 625522 Lings Forum Telephone: 01604 837 300

Mounts Baths Telephone: 01604 837 400 Stanwick Lakes is a unique countryside attraction in the heart of the Nene Valley in Northamptonshire. It is a site which really does offer something for everyone: leisure opportunities, ac- cess to attractive countryside and abundant wildlife can FREE all be found here.

The Lakes are managed by Rockingham Forest Trust on For fitness and a challenge - behalf of East Northamptonshire Council. Climb the walls at Danes For Swimming lessons and pool Price:- Parking charges are the same camp, 9 meters! parties, try Mounts Baths price. 20 11 Corby International Swimming pool

Swimming Pool Complex 50m 8 lane Main Pool with spectator area George Street 20m 4 lane Learner Pool Corby  NN17 1QB Fun pool with Pirate ship (for under 8’s) 63m Aqua-tube body ride Telephone: 01536 464643 Diving boards: two of 1m & 3m spring With Corby’s Leisure card person’s and 5m fixed with Autism can swim for £1.55 and 70 station Gym carer gets in FREE! Studio classes Health Suite with sauna, steam and spa Loyalty cards can be applied for with  the correct proof of disability by con- pool tacting the number above, the fees are as follows. £5.00 Resident £2.50 OAP, Junior & Concession £10.00 Non Resident

Danes Camp Leisure Centre

Clannell Road, Hunsbury, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 0RX

Telephone: 01604 838333

Kettering Swimming pool

London Road Kettering Pool offers With your Kettering Kettering leisure pass, The price NN15 7QA 25 metre 6 lane pool to Swim is reduced ! Telephone: 01536 410253 Kettering disabled swimming club Find the application Aqua keep fit swimming les- form at the back of sons this booklett.

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Little Explorers activity Club Telephone: 01604 837 400

East Farndon, Upper Mounts, Leicestershire. Northampton, LE16 9SJ NN1 3DN

Telephone: 01858433575

The Little Explorers is an autism friendly activity club providing a safe and understanding environment for children and parents to have fun and socialise with other families. Towcester Leisure Centre

Springfield's, Check the Little Explorers website for term times and dates! Towcester, Northamptonshire, thelittleexplorersactivityclub.com NN12 6UW Telephone: 01604 837 400

Animal Assisted Therapy Sessions Workshops for Educators and Parents

Forest School Skills

Activity Days – archery, music workshops & cookery Private family sessions Waendel Leisure Centre Trampoline Treasure hunts Water Play Thomas Street Offering Wellingborough Northants Swimming Academy classes NN8 1DZ swimming lanes Telephone: 01933 221622 Parents and tots swimming lessons Creche Concession rates: £1.55 for autistic persons, Carer gets in FREE. Kinetika gym Please bring any appropriate papers to prove person is eligible to disability benefits If you are interested and would like to book your place for the term please email [email protected] 18 13 Trampoline Parks

JUMP AROUND AT Hamerton, Near Sawtry Cambs PE28 5RE

Telephone: 01832 293362 10% discount may be available if you fill in the online form at: Sensory Sessions are designed for Northampton families of children with disabilities http://www.hamertonzoopark.com/voucher/ Address: Unit a, and special needs. 4pm – 7pm the first Fairground Way, Wednesday of every month. Northampton, NN3 9HU £6.95 Per Person Snakes Tigers Cheetahs Wolves Meerkat Monkeys Telephone: 01604 438181 Carers jump for FREE A 30,000 square foot indoor trampoline park featuring; There's more than just seeing our collection of animals over 50 interconnected trampolines, 2 Extreme Dodgeball Courts, ALL NEW Dash & Grab, Battle Beam, Foam Pits, Basketball Hoops and more. There’s even a toddler area for the little ones! Picnic, Gardens Coffee Shop gives you a great area to relax and enjoy the snacks and drinks served by our Coffee shop.

Play Areas for babies and toddlers and the other for older children. Both get a "thumbs up" from all that play.

Stroll-a-Safari allows you to get up close to our domestic animals and you can even feed some of them.

Gift Shop sells everything from pen- cils to pictures. There's loads to choose from including a great range of plush animals to take home. Please book online before visiting 14 17 Dudley Zoological Gardens

1 The Parade Dudley, West Midlands DY1 4QB

Telephone: 08844 4742272

Concession fees available, call for further details.

Carer Goes Free. Corby At the Dudley Zoological Gardens there is much to see, the Bird of Rockingham Leisure Prey in the Castle Courtyard, the Discovery Centre, Monkeys, Pen- Park, guin Feeding, Meerkats, and even meet the animas on the farm. Princewood Rd, Corby, Please call for details on Northamptonshire, concession rates Dudley Castle was constructed in 1070 and was first mentioned in the Doomsday NN17 4AP, Book in 1086. It was held by various Lords of the Manor until the 1960s. You can now explore the area and even venture through the castle on a Ghost Tour. Telephone: 01604 837 400

Lions Bears Lemurs Birds Giraffes Crocodiles Defy gravity at a place where you and your friends can experience exhilarating fun like nothing else.

Book a jump session and jump right on… the Helter Skelter Rocket slide, Biff & Bash, Climbing wall and Obstacle Course; where only the greatest Planet Bounce jumpers survive.

Prepare yourself for launch and visit Planet Bounce!!

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