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April 2017
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Plymouth SEND Conference ...... 2 Take a look and see what’s on offer… there’s lots to see and Autism Alert Card ...... 3 do and many activities are FREE! Beckly Centre — What’s On ...... 4-5 Devonport Park Activity Centre ...... 6-9 Happy Easter! Plymouth Arts & Heritage ...... 10 Plymouth Libraries ...... 11 Theatre Royal Workshops ...... 12 Plymouth Music Zone ...... 12-13 Wheelfever Projects ...... 14 EXIM Dance ...... 15 National Marine Aquarium ...... 16 Wembury Marine Centre ...... 17 Nature Plymouth ...... 18-21 Community Play Project ...... 22 CHICKS Respite Breaks ...... 23 Friends & Families of Special Children ...... 24 Vue Cinema & Autism Friendly ...... 25
Sporting Activities Devon FA: Disability Football ...... 26-27 Plymouth Marjon Football Club ...... 28-29 Argyle Soccer Roadshows ...... 30 Argyle Down Syndrome & Ability Counts / SEND Football ...... 31 Street Games Doorsteps Sport Clubs ...... 32 Tennis / Other Sporting Activities ...... 33 YMCA Holiday Club ...... 34-35 YMCA Onside / Dance & Drama ...... 36 Mount Batten Centre Watersports ...... 37 Bikeability Holiday Courses ...... 38-39 Find out More on Page 2 National Trust Activities ...... 40-42 The Landmark Trust ...... 41 Youth Clubs ...... 43-46 Support Groups ...... 47-51 Connect with us on Facebook Information for Carers ...... 52 Ice Skating / Activity Camps ...... 53 Stay up to date with information, activities and events British Red Cross First Aid ...... 54 happening in the Plymouth area by liking us at facebook. www.plymouthias.org.uk Email: [email protected]
1 To book please call Claire Paddon on 07954 048017 or email your name and telephone number to [email protected] and you will be contacted for further details.
2 3 Beckly Centre—What’s On
Beckly Centre, Mayers Way, Plymstock, Plymouth PL9 9DF Email: [email protected] Tel: 01752 484433 Web: www.routeways.org.uk www.facebook.com/becklycentre
Routeways Centre Limited Registered Charity no. 1080543 Company no. 3420867 91/93 North Prospect Road North Prospect Plymouth PL2 2NA Tel. 01752 300700
4 Beckly Centre, Mayers Way, Plymstock, Plymouth PL9 9DF Email: [email protected] Tel: 01752 484433 Web: www.routeways.org.uk www.facebook.com/becklycentre
Contact us for more information and bookings on 01752 484433 or Email: [email protected] online bookings www.bookwhen.com/Routeways
Routeways Centre Limited Registered Charity no. 1080543 Company no. 3420867 91/93 North Prospect Road North Prospect Plymouth PL2 2NA Tel. 01752 300700
5 6 7 8 9 Plymouth Arts & Heritage “On Tour”
Plymouth City Museum & Art Gallery is now closed for the development of the History Centre. However, you can still find activities at various locations across the city “On Tour”.
Holiday Activity: Spring has Sprung Wild About Plymouth: Wednesday 5 April 2017 Snapping Nature 10.30am-12.30pm & 2pm-4pm Tuesday 11 April 2017, 2pm-3.30pm Plymouth City Museum & Gallery: On Tour Plymouth City Museum & Gallery: On Tour Central Library, 167-171 Armada Way, Drake’s Place Reservoir and Gardens, Plymouth PL1 1HZ North Hill, Plymouth PL4 8AA Price: £2.50 per child. Price: Free. Booking not required. Advanced booking and payment by 4 April 2017 or pay on day. Join us for a nature photography session.
Find out how to capture plants and insects in Book Online their natural habitat. Be inspired by nature to
take the perfect photograph. Flowers are budding, birds are hatching and bugs are crawling and creeping! The reservoir is home to all sorts of bugs and greenery so come along and capture Come and make your own animal, insect or something special. bird characters from paper and other materials as we celebrate the start of spring.
Holiday Activity: Colour Explosion Pirate Weekend 2017: Heave Ho! Wednesday 12 April 2017, Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 May 2017, 10.30am-12.30pm & 2pm-4pm 10.30am-12.30pm Plymouth City Museum & Gallery: On Tour Plymouth City Museum & Gallery: On Tour Peninsula Arts Gallery, Roland Levinsky Mayflower Museum Building, Plymouth University, (above Tourist Information Centre), Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AA 3-5 The Barbican, Plymouth PL1 2LR Price: £2.50 per child. Price: £2.50 per child, accompanying Advanced booking and payment by adults go free. 11 April 2017 or pay on day. Booking advised or pay on day.
Use the collage and colourful works in the All aboard me hearties at the Mayflower ‘Thinking Tantra’ exhibition as a starting point Museum… come along, one and all, to make to create your own multi-coloured works of art pirate hats and pirate accessories so you can using all sorts of materials. We’ll also have voyage around the Barbican as a proper salty objects from our collection to inspire you. sea-dog. Ah-har!
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For more events, see Plymouth Arts & Heritage:
https://plymhearts.org/whats-on/
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Plymouth Libraries Events & Activities Find out what’s on at your local library. Call 01752 305900 or email [email protected]
Hello World: Coding & Digital Making
Tuesday’s (fortnightly) 4pm-5pm at Plymstock Library Thursday's, 4pm-5.30pm at Plymouth Central Library Friday’s, 3.30pm-5pm at St. Budeaux Library
"Hello World" is an after-school There is no set agenda or lesson plan - young club for 8-13 year olds who people can just come along and have access are interested in learning new to the libraries public computers and things or want to do coding resources where they can learn coding. and/or digital making outside of school. There will also be opportunities to use MaKey MaKey, play on Raspberry Pi's and also tablets.
Consultation has now started on the proposals to transform the way library services are delivered in Plymouth. The draft Plan for Libraries aims to modernise the service over the next three years taking into account the changing needs of users and ensuring that we make the best use of our resources.
Consultation runs until Wednesday 19 April and over the next 12 weeks Plymouth Libraries want as many people as possible to share their views. Take part in the consultation and have your say on the future of Plymouth Libraries.
Find out more
The Central Library Free activities for have joined up with the children at your local Sports Development library this half-term in- Unit to bring you some cluding stories, crafts fitness classes during films and coding. your lunch time. Find out more
Tuesday’s from 7 February: Yoga Therapy Wednesday’s from 8 February: Supertone and walk/run fitness
11 Academies & One Off Workshops
Easter Academy 2017 QUACK?! The Musical ARMADA Ahoy! Monday 10—Thursday 13 April 2017 Monday 10—Thursday 13 April 2017 Age: 5-7 year olds Age: 8-11 year olds Cost: £55 Cost: £55 Time: 10am-2.00pm Time: 1pm-3.30pm Venue: Production & Learning Centre, TR2 Venue: Production & Learning Centre, TR2
Everyone is very eggscited down by the duck This year we are sailing back to the days of pond, where proud Mother Duck is sitting on the Spanish Armada. Meet one of our local her eggs, waiting for them all to hatch – even celebrities… Sir Francis Drake! Looking at the if one of the eggs is eggstremely large, and a battle from both viewpoints, the English and very different colour… the Spanish, will Drake be crowned a hero in history or a Plymothian pirate… Be part of the new musical version of The Ugly Duckling story full of great songs, soundscapes, movement and colour. To book your place on our One off Workshops please call the Box Office on 01752 267222
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14 EXIM Dance
Cann Bridge Devonport High School for Girls Monday’s (term-time), 10.30am-11.30am Thursday’s, 4-5pm, Cost: £2 Cost: £1 Weekly dance classes run in partnership with A weekly class (term-time only) for girls aged 11- Active Devon for post 16 students. 16 years old that is designed to introduce students to different contemporary dance Classes are open to any young person age 16-25 techniques. years old with a disability. Classes open to girls who do not attend school. If you are interested in joining this groups please contact [email protected] For more information please contact: [email protected] For more classes see: www.eximdance.org.uk/youth-dance.html
15 Sea the Difference Saturday 1—Sunday 16 April 2017 This Easter Holiday we’ll be celebrating our amazing local coasts! We’ll have pop up stands from different local organisations including The Shark Trust, Marine Biological Association and more in the building.
Join in rock pool rambles, new shows and talks, a special trail around the building plus look for the new animals that will be going on display.
Find out more
Quiet at the Aquarium Sleeping with Sharks Sunday 2 April, 5pm-7pm Saturday 7 April, 6.30pm-9am To celebrate World Autism Week, we open our The National Marine Aquarium will be opening doors for a special two-hour event that allows their doors after dark and offering the opportunity families and people with autism to enjoy our to sleep with the sharks! exhibits without the noise and distraction of our Child (age 5+): £40.00 daily shows. Adult (age 16+): £30.00
Child :£7.00 Carers: Free Please note that these events are specifically Adult: £6.50 organised for children. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Book Online More Details
National Marine Aquarium, Rope Walk, Coxside, Plymouth, PL4 0LF For more details about these events see website: www.national-aquarium.co.uk or call 0844 8937938
16 Visit Wembury Marine Centre in South Devon to explore an underwater world. The centre is open between April and September and is free to enter. For more information and events visit www.wemburymarinecentre.org No need to book these events—just come along on the day unless otherwise stated. Bring your wellies for rockpool safari’s! All children must be accompanied by an adult.
April May First Rockpool Safari of the Season! Bank Holiday Rockpool Safari Sat 1—2.30pm-3.30pm Mon 1—3pm-4.30pm Price: Free Price: Adult £3, Child £3 (age 2 and under FREE) Join us and the National Trust to kick start the Easter Join us for a guided tour of some of the best rockpools in Holidays with a fun rockpooling taster session. the UK!
Rockpool Safari Evening Talk—Paul Naylor Sat 2—3pm-4pm Tues 2—7pm-8.30pm Price: Adult £3, Child £3 (age 2 and under FREE) Price: Adult £2, Child £2 (Booking essential) Join us for a guided tour of some of the best rockpools in Please call 01752 862538 or email the UK! [email protected] Join us for another fascinating illustrated talk by local Evening Talk—British Sharks underwater photographer and author, Paul Naylor. There Tues 4—7pm-8.30pm will also be an opportunity to purchase the latest edition Price: Adult £2, Child £2 (Booking essential) of his book Great British Marine Animals—3rd edition. Please call 01752 862538 or email [email protected] Rockpool Safari Join marine fish expert Doug Herdson and The Shark Sat 13—1pm-2.30pm Trust to learn all about Shark conservation in the UK. Sun 14—1.30pm-3pm Rockpool Safari Price: Adult £3, Child £3 (age 2 and under FREE) Sun 9—11am-12.30pm Join us for a guided tour of some of the best rockpools in Tues 11—12 noon-1.30pm the UK.! Thur 13—1pm-2.30pm Extreme Rockpool Safari Price: Adult £3, Child £3 (age 2 and under FREE) Sat 27—12 noon-2pm Join us for a guided tour of some of the best rockpools in Price: Adult £3, Child £3 (suitable for children 8+) the UK.! Join us on a super low tide to explore rockpools rarely
uncovered by the tide. Easter Weekend Rockpool Safari Good Friday: Fri 14—1.30pm-3pm Rockpool Safari Easter Saturday: Sat 15—2pm-3.30pm Sun 28—1.30pm-3pm Price: Adult £3, Child £3 (age 2 and under FREE) Mon 29—2pm-3.30pm Join us for a guided tour of some of the best rockpools in Price: Adult £3, Child £3 (age 2 and under FREE) the UK.! Join us for a guided tour of some of the best rockpools in the UK.! Extreme Rockpool Safari Sat 29—1.30pm-3.30pm Price: Adult £3, Child £3 (suitable for children 8+) Join us on a super low tide to explore rockpools rarely uncovered by the tide. Wembury Marine Centre Church Road, Wembury, PL9 0HP
Tel: 01752 862538 [email protected]
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Budshead Wood
Efford Nature Reserve
Kings Tamerton Woods
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21 Community Play Projects
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Twitter: www.twitter.com/theplayrangers
22 CHICKS Respite Breaks
CHICKS is a national children's charity providing free respite breaks to disadvantaged children between 8-15 years old from all over the UK. Anyone that works with children in a professional capacity can refer to CHICKS. For more information, including criteria for referral please see FAQs. Please also see: Refer a Child on a CHICKS Break. CHICKS are now accepting applications for Spring 2017 breaks. (Please Note: breaks crossed out have been fully booked or reserved) For more information please contact : t | 01822 811020 e | [email protected] w | www.chicks.org.uk
2017 CHICKS Respite Break Dates Age Groups: Key Stage 2 = children aged 8-11 in primary only Key Stage 3 = children aged 11-14 in secondary years 7, 8, 9 only Key Stage 4 = children aged 14-15 in secondary years 10, 11 only
To discuss reserving a group of children in advance please contact [email protected]) or call 01822 811020 (option 2)
23 Friends & Families of Special Children Young Carers Fun & Freedom Club Young carers do lots to help someone in their family to get up, to get washed and dressed or to get around in wheelchair. Some do lots of the household chores like shopping, cleaning, cooking, and maybe look after younger brothers and sisters as well. Do you do some of these things? The Fun and Freedom Club can offer you: Lots of fun with weekend clubs, days out, trips away and activities A chance to make new friends in a similar situation to you Someone who will listen when you need it and who is on your side Information and advice for the whole family.
Joining the club is FREE and all o the activities are subsidised. The club hold monthly meetings, allowing you time to meet other young carers, have some fun away from your caring role and to give you some support and help with any worries or problems that you have. Call or email for more information or to register on 01752 204369.
Friends and Families also run fun Family Activity days for families with children with additional needs, the whole family can enjoy state of the art facilities including hydro therapy pool, rebound (trampoline) therapy, sensory and interactive rooms. Meet other families and relax in our welcoming and friendly atmosphere.
Activities To participate in activities see the events page and complete the appropriate registration forms by clicking on the Register Today box.
Date/Time Event Category
Wed 5th Apr 2017 Family Time at Hannah's Hub Family Activity 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Dame Hannah Rogers School, Ivybridge Thu 6th Apr 2017 Fun & Freedom - Jump & Hands2gether Pottery Fun and Freedom Club 10:30 am - 3:00 pm Painting **FULLY BOOKED ** Jump Plymouth, Plymouth Thu 6th Apr 2017 Disabled Child - Interactive Music Session with Disabled Child 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Wren Music Virginia House, Plymouth Devon Tue 11th Apr 2017 Family Activity - Pennywell Farm *** FULLY Family Activity 11:00 am - 3:00 pm BOOKED *** Pennywell Farm, Buckfastleigh Wed 12th Apr 2017 Family Time at Hannah's Hub Family Activity 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Dame Hannah Rogers School, Ivybridge Thu 13th Apr 2017 Fun & Freedom - Theatre Royal & Pizza Hut - Fun and Freedom Club 10:30 am - 2:00 pm FULLY BOOKED Theatre Royal Plymouth, Plymouth
If you book for an event or activity and then are unable to attend, please contact us as soon as possible so that we can offer the place to another person. Thank you.
(01752) 204 369 or email: [email protected]
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What’s On From 10 February 2017 in Plymouth From 7 April 2017
Share the magic of the big screen experience at VUE with all the family from only £2.49 per ticket for adults and children, every Saturday and Sunday morning and every day in school holidays. Availability of the VUE MINI MORNINGS offer might vary according to regional school holiday differences. Customers should check with the cinema before attending.
Moana: 25 & 26 March, 9 & 30 April
Monster Trucks: 25 & 26 March
Autism Friendly Screenings at Vue Cinema Vue Cinema host an autism friendly film on the last Sunday of every month. What Makes the Screenings Autism Friendly?
The lights will be on low The volume will be turned down There will be no trailers at the beginning of the film You’ll be able to take your own food and drink You’ll be able to move around the cinema if you like. February at Vue See Ballerina in Plymouth on Sunday 26 March 2017 from 10.15am. Book Online
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Pan Disability Football
Across the County, the Devon Ability Counts League offers competitive and participation opportunities for youth and adults players with physical and learn- ing disabilities
Within Plymouth there are opportunities to join local disability Football teams and sessions within the area including Plymouth Argyle Youth, Keyham Kolts Active Autism, Plymouth YMCA Football sessions, Morley Rangers FC and Special Olympics Plymouth Football sessions (see over leaf) Power Chair Football
Ocean City Power Chair Football originated in the city in 2013 and has participated in Wheelchair and Power Chair Football Festivals across Devon
The club train on a monthly basis in Plymouth. If you’re a wheelchair user and would like further in- formation, please contact Helen Phelps Starbuck to sign up and for further details: 07855211816 / [email protected]
Youth Pan Disability Football
YMCA All Saints FC have started adult and youth Disability Football sessions at the Plymouth YMCA Kitto Centre.
If you would like to attend a Football session please contact Barry Sellars (Head Coach) 07595416535 / [email protected]
26 Team / Session Age Day Venue Contact Keyham Kolts Youth (5 – Tuesday Devonport High School, Plymouth, Dene Terry: 07710642151 / Autism Active 16 years) (6pm – 7pm) PL2 3DL [email protected]
Plymouth Argyle Adult (16 Tuesday, Lipson Community College Bernice Male and Female Teams Ability Counts Club years +) 7.30pm – Terrace, Lipson, Plymouth, Graham Eyles: 07894584878 8.30pm PL4 7PG
Plymouth Argyle Youth (5 Sunday 10am Lipson Community College Bernice Ability Counts Club years – 16 – 11am Terrace, Lipson, Plymouth, Graham Eyles: 07894584878 years) PL4 7PG
Special Olympics Adult (16 Wednesday Plymouth YMCA, Honicknowle Male and Female Teams Plymouth Football years +) (6.30pm – Lane, Plymouth, PL5 3QZ Stuart Jones: 07833228333 Male and 8.30pm) Female Morley Rangers Adult Tuesday’s Plymstock School, Church Road, Karl Blacker Pan Disability 7pm – 8pm Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon [email protected] Football Sessions PL9 9AZ
Tavistock Specials Adults and Friday’s (6pm Tavistock AFC, Crowndale, Allen Lewis Football Club Youth – 7pm) Tavistock, PL19 8BY 077497 98808
YMCA All Saints Adults (16+ Thursday Plymouth YMCA, Honicknowle Barry Sellars 07595416535 / Football Club years) (1.30pm – Lane, Plymouth, PL5 3QZ [email protected] 3pm) Ocean City Power- Adults and Saturdays at Please contact Helen Phelps – Starbuck chair Football Club Children Ridgeway 07855211816 / [email protected] School Plymouth Marjons Youth (6 – Thursday’s Marjons Sports Centre (Sports Hall), Derriford Road, Plymouth, Devon, FC 16 years) (7pm – 8pm) PL6 8BH Chris Smietenka, Telephone 07805177101 / Email [email protected]
If you would like to get involved in Disability Football as a player, coach, club or volunteer please contact Ashley Harris, Disability Development Officer: Phone: 01626 323560 / 07912089838 / Email: [email protected]
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Plymouth Argyle FC, Home Park (2 Day Course) Mon 3 & Tues £26 Soccer Roadshow 1 4 April Plymouth Argyle FC, Home Park—Activities Day Wed 5 April £10 Activities Day 6 Plymouth Argyle FC, Home Park—Tiny Tots Wed 5 April £6 Tiny Tots (aged 3-6) 7 Saltash.Net Community College, Saltash Wed 5 April £14 Soccer Roadshow 8 Ivybridge Community College Thurs 6 April £14 Soccer Roadshow 10 Brickfields Leisure Centre, Plymouth Thurs 6 April £10 Multi Sports 11 Plymouth Argyle FC, Home Park—PAN Disability Thurs 6 April £10 PAN Disability 14 Plymouth Argyle Football Club, Home Park Fri 7 April £14 Strikers & Goalkeepers 16 Plymouth Argyle FC, Home Park (2 Day Course) Mon 10 & Tues £26 Soccer Roadshow 19 11 April PAFC, Home Park ( + Sport Move & Learn Day) Wed 12 April £10 Multi Sports 26 Plymouth Argyle FC, Home Park—Tiny Tots Wed 12 April £6 Tiny Tots (aged 3-6) 27 Saltash.Net Community College, Saltash Wed 12 April £14 Soccer Roadshow 28 Plymouth Argyle FC, Home Park—PAN Disability Thurs 13 April £10 PAN Disability 30 Plymouth Argyle FC, Home Park (Easter Special) Thurs 13 April £16 Roadshow Special 31
Book by phone 01752 562561 ext 4 or Plymouth Argyle FITC complete the Booking Form and return Home Park, with a cheque to: Plymouth, PL2 3DQ
Book your place online at
www.argylecommunitytrust.co.uk
Disability Activities
For disability activity enquiries, please contact Josh Grant, Health & Disability Officer on 01752 562561 ext 4 or email [email protected]
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Street Games is a national sports charity that support a network of projects and initiatives to give sporting and volunteering opportunities to young people (14 to 25 year olds) across the UK. Do I need to book? Booking is not required - you can just turn up. However, we would advise you to turn up five minutes early to your first session to introduce yourself to the session leader.
Doorstep Day Time Venue Session type Cost Suitable for Sport Club
Barne Barton Wednesday 6pm to 7pm Tamar View Multi-sport Free 11 to 17 year olds Community Complex, Miers Close, PL5 1DJ
Devonport Wednesday 5pm to 6pm Hamoaze House, Multi-sport Free 11 to 17 year olds George Street, PL1 4JQ
Devonport Saturday 11am to 12pm Doghouse Boxing Boxing Free 11 to 17 year olds Gym, 28 Stonehouse Street, PL1 3PE
Honicknowle Monday 6pm to 7pm YMCA Kitto Centre, Football Free 11 to 17 year olds Honicknowle Lane, PL5 3NG
Honicknowle Thursday 6pm to 7.30pm YMCA Kitto Centre, Multi-sport Free 11 to 17 year olds Honicknowle Lane, PL5 3NG
Lipson Wednesday 6pm to 7pm Lipson Co-operative Football Free 14 to 25 year olds Academy, Bernice Terrace, PL4 7PG
North Wednesday 4.45pm to 5.30pm The Beacon Hub, Multi-sport Free 11 to 16 year olds Prospect North Prospect Road, PL2 POA
North Wednesday 4pm to 4.45pm The Beacon Hub, Multi-sport Free 8 to 10 year olds Prospect North Prospect Road, PL2 POA
North Friday 7pm to 9pm Plymouth Life Centre, Multi-sport £3.30 11 to 17 year olds Prospect 40 Mayflower Drive, PL2 3DG
St Budeaux Friday 7.40pm to 8.40pm Marine Academy Cheerleading Free 11 to 17 year olds Plymouth, Trevithick Road, PL5 2AF
For more information contact the Sports Development Unit on 01752 307008 or email: [email protected] Keep up to date on Facebook @streetgamesplym
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Tennis
Tennis in Plymouth.
Day Time Activity Cost Suitable for
Monday 4pm to 5pm Mini Red Tennis £1 Ages 4 to 8 years Plymouth Life Centre
Saturday 1pm to 3pm Tennis for Free Free Everyone aged 5 and over Devonport Park
Other Sporting Activities
Sport Day Time Venue Cost Event details
Active Argyle— Thursday 4.45pm to 6pm Plymouth Argyle £2, first Open multi-sports session for Devon Football Club session those with disability / learning Opportunities Club free disability (age 11+).
AUTIswim Sunday 3.15pm to 4.15pm Plympton Swimming Free Recreational swimming for Pool those on the autistic spectrum and their families.
Boccia—Devon Monday 11am to 12pm Plymouth Life Centre £2 per Paralympic sport delivered by Opportunities Club person Boccia Plymouth in partner- ship with Active for Life.
Wheelchair Rugby Monday 6pm to 7pm Plymouth Life Centre Free Wheelchair rugby sessions led by Westcountry Hawks.
Just Play Football Thursday 7pm to 8pm Plymouth Life Centre Free Everyone aged 16 and over. Booking required.
Netball Now Tuesday 7pm to 8pm Brickfields Sports Centre £6 for 6 All women aged 14 and over weeks
Rounders Wednesday 6.30pm to 7.30pm Derriford Health & Free Indoor rounders session for Leisure Club everyone aged 16+ years
Table Tennis Friday 6.30pm to 7.30pm Marine Academy £1 Table tennis sessions suitable Plymouth for everyone aged 16+ years
Trophyman Saturday 9.30am to Brickfields Sports Centre Free Football sessions led by Football 10.30am Plymouth Trophyman FC.
For more information on sporting activities contact the Sports Development Unit on 01752 307008 or email: [email protected]
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YMCA OnSide is a fun and inclusive club open to any young person, aged 8 to 30, who wants to develop their interests and skills in sport. YMCA OnSide aims to support young people with disabilities and offers a diverse range of activities.
Activity Day Time Cost
Indoor Climbing Tuesday 5pm - 6pm £3
Fun Bounce Thursday 4.30pm - 5.30pm £3
Trampolining Thursday 5.30pm - 6.30pm £3
Multisports—Torpoint Saturday 10am - 12pm £3
Multisports—Plymouth (Includes trampolining, Sunday 11am - 12pm £3 climbing, laser shooting and more!)
YMCA PLYMOUTH, Honicknowle Lane, Plymouth PL5 3NG Tel: 01752 201918 or email: [email protected]
Young Company Hubs Free workshops in dance and drama In partnership with the Theatre Royal Plymouth and All-Saints Academy. Sessions available for age 10-14 year olds.
Dance Drama Where: All Saints Academy Plymouth Where: All Saints Academy Plymouth When: Tuesday, 5pm-6.30pm When: Tuesday, 5pm-6.30pm Ages: 10-14 Ages: 10-14 Cost: Free Cost: Free
South West Dance School Contemporary / Slow Dance Disco Competition Training Monday 5pm, ages 10+ Thursday 4.45pm, Various ages Freestyle Disco For bookings please contact Sam: Monday 6pm, All ages 07792 102040 Dinky Divas Wednesday 3pm, ages 3-7
36 Children’s Activities Throughout the school holidays the Mount Batten Centre provide a fun-filled dynamic range of both wet and dry adventure days.
All Adventure Days include a packed lunch and cost £34.95 per person, or buy 2 for £64.95 when booking 2 people onto the same adventure day.
The Mount Batten Centre also run Certified courses in Dinghy Sailing, Powerboating and Paddlesports throughout the school holidays.
For further details see: School Holiday Youth Activities Programme 2017
Apr May June July Aug Sep Oct
Kayak & Canoe 3,10 29 24,31 7,14,21,28 23
Climb & Abseil 4,11 30 25 1,8,15,22,29 24
Hawk 20 Sailing 5,12 31 26 2,9,6,23,30 25
Dinghy Sailing 1 27 3,10,17,24,31 26 Windsurf 31 2 28 4,11,18,25 1 Coasteering & Climb 16,30 (11+) Stand Up 1 31 14,29 Paddleboarding (11+)
Multi—Activity WEEK 29 24, 31 7,14,21,28 23 (5 days starting on…)
Adventure Days and Certified Courses start at 9am and finish at 4.30pm except for Sand up Paddleboard Adventure Day 9am-3pm. Minimum age 8 years for all courses, except Stand up Paddleboard and Coasteering & Climbing Adventure Days 11+ years only.
To book please contact the Mount Batten Centre.
Mount Batten Watersports & Activities Centre, 70 Lawrence Road, Mount Batten, Plymouth, PL9 9SJ T: 01752 404567 E: [email protected] www.mount-batten-centre.com www.facebook.com/MountBattenWatersports
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Type of Course Venue Date and Time To book a place please contact Course Cost Bikeability YMCA Plymouth 10TH – 13th April 2017 http://www.plymouthssp.co.uk/ Free Balance PL5 3NG 9.15am-10am events/by-date/2017/4
Bikeability YMCA Plymouth 10th – 13th April 2017 http://www.plymouthssp.co.uk/ Free Balance PL5 3NG 10.15am-11am events/by-date/2017/4
Bikeability YMCA Plymouth 10TH – 13th April 2017 http://www.plymouthssp.co.uk/ Free Balance PL5 3NG 11.15am-12pm events/by-date/2017/4 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ St Luke’s Science 10th April 2017 10am- bikeability-level-1-course-exeter- Level 1 & Sports College, Free 12pm easter-holiday-registration- Exeter EX1 3RD 30452692824 Ivybridge 3rd/4th April 2017 10am http://www.plymouthssp.co.uk/ Level 2 Community Free -3pm events/by-date/2017/4 College PL21 0JA https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ St Luke’s School 10th/11th April 2017 bikeability-level-2-course-exeter- Level 2 Free Exeter EX1 3RD 10am-3pm easter-holiday-free-registration- 30452921508 YMCA Plymouth 11th -14th April 2017 (4 http://www.plymouthssp.co.uk/ Level 2 Free PL5 3NG days) 1pm-3pm events/by-date/2017/4
Forches Cross Westcountry Cycle Training Primary School 11th/12th April 2017 Level 2 Free westcountrycycletrain- Barnstaple 11am-4pm [email protected] EX32 8EF
Forches Cross Westcountry Cycle Training Primary School 29th/30th May 2017 Level 2 Free westcountrycycletrain- Barnstaple 11am-4pm [email protected] EX32 8EF
PLEASE NOTE: All children are welcome to participate and your child does not need to attend the school where the training is being hosted.
38 Type of Course Venue Date and Time To book a place please contact Course Cost Ivybridge 5th April 2017 Free (Bike http://www.plymouthssp.co.uk/ Level 3 Community 9am-3pm Hire £5) events/by-date/2017/4 College PL21 0JA https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ St Luke’s Science & 12th April 2017 bikeability-level-3-course-exeter- Level 3 Sports College, Free 9am-3pm easter-holiday-free-registration- Exeter EX1 3RD 30453037856 13th April 2017 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ St Luke’s Science & 9am-3pm bikeability-level-3-course-exeter- Level 3 Sports College, *Note this course will Free february-half-term-overflow-course- Exeter EX1 3RD only run if the one on to-be-run-only-if-previous- 12th April is full* registration-30351478088
Bideford College (Exit Gate at start Westcountry Cycle Training Moreton Park 13th April 2017 Level 3 Free westcountrycycletrain- Road), 9am-1pm [email protected] Abbotsham Road, EX39 3AR
Okehampton Westcountry Cycle Training Station Car Park, 14th April 2017 Level 3 Free westcountrycycletrain- Station Road, 9am-1pm [email protected] EX20 1EJ Barnstaple Park & Westcountry Cycle Training Ride Car Park 15th April 2017 Level 3 Free westcountrycycletrain- (main entrance Park 9am-1pm [email protected] School), EX32 9AX
All instruction is undertaken by National Standard Qualified Instructors, all of whom have undertaken satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and are first aid trained. PLEASE NOTE: All children are welcome to participate and your child does not need to attend the school where the training is being hosted.
39 The National Trust Activities & Events
Saltram Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 1UH
Mother’s Day Posy Making Dates: Sunday 26 March 2017, 12.30pm-3.30pm Price: Free, booking not required (normal admission charges apply) Make a posy made with flowers picked fresh from the garden, meet our gardeners and learn about the different blooms.
Easter Holidays Dates: Daily from Saturday 1—Monday 17 April, 1pm-4pm Price: Free, booking not required (normal admission charges apply) Get the kids off to a great start this Easter with our exciting programme of activities and trails.
Cadbury Easter Trail Dates: Friday 14—Monday 17 April, 10am-4pm Price: £2 per trail, booking not required (normal admission charges apply) Join us for a hunt around the garden and claim your sweet reward at the finish line. In 1957, the National Trust began looking after Saltram making 2017 our 60th birthday. To celebrate we've given Easter a flavour of the 1950s.
More Information: Admin Office 01752 333500 [email protected]
Antony Torpoint, PL11 2QA Easter Crafts for Families Dates: Friday 14, Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 April 2017, 12pm-5pm Price: Child Trail £2.00, Craft £1.50, Joint Craft & Trail £3.00 (+ normal admission for non- members) Get creative with our children's Easter craft workshops. Cadbury Easter Egg Trail Dates: Friday 14, Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 April 2017, 12pm-4.30pm Price: Child Trail £2.00, booking not required (normal admission charges apply) Follow the clues in our trail around the garden, find the answers to the questions and claim your Cadbury Easter Egg prize. For children of all ages! More Information: Admin Office 01752 812191 [email protected]
40 Buckland Abbey Yelverton, PL20 6EY
Cadbury Egg Hunt Dates: Daily from Saturday 1—Monday 17 April, 11am-4pm Price: £2 per egg hunt, (normal admission charges apply) Bunny's been up to his tricks again and hidden his secret supply of chocolate at Buckland Abbey. Can you follow his steps around the estate to unscramble the clues and receive your chocolate reward?
Naturemake Dates: Daily from Saturday 15—Monday 17 April, 11am-4pm Price: From £3 (cash only), depends on chosen size, (normal admission charges apply) Join Naturemake for a fun and inspiring artist led nature craft workshop creating magical sculptures. Adult supervision required.
More Information: Admin Office 01822 853607 [email protected]
Family Felt Workshop Dates: Wednesday’s 5 & 12 April 2017, Drop in between 11am-4pm Price: Activities £3 (per person), booking not required (normal admission charges apply) Join Claire Packer from the Wet Felting Company for a fun, family friendly spring themed work- shop. More Information: Claire Packer 01822 859157 [email protected]
Crownhill Fort Open Days
The grounds and museums will be open between midday and 4pm on the following dates with guided tours at 1pm and 3pm and Admission Prices: £5.00 for adults, £2.50 for cannon firing at 2pm: children and £12 for family ticket.
Payment by cash or cheque (payable to The Friday 31 March 2017 Landmark Trust). We cannot process cards. Friday 28 April 2017 Limited free parking. Pop-up exhibition located in a Victorian military bell tend featuring material from the Crownhill archives. For more information contact the Fort Office on 01752 793754. Orange Chilli events will be running a pop-up For more details see café until 3pm. The Landmark Trust website.
41 Lydford Gorge Lydford, EX20 4BH Cadbury Egg Hunt Dates: Daily from Saturday 1—Monday 17 April, 10am-4pm Price: £3 per egg hunt, (ages 4-12) booking essential (normal admission charges apply) Find the eggs by joining the Cadbury Egg Hunt… just take a map and follow the clues. Woodland Easter Bunny Faces Dates: Thursday 6 April 2017, 11am-4pm (staggered starting times at 11am and 2pm) Price: £3 per sculpture, (age 7+) booking essential (normal admission charges apply) Join our ranger team and learn how to use real tools to create your own woodland sculpture to take home. Children’s Easter Craft Activities Dates: Thursday 13 April, 1pm-4pm Price: £3 per child, booking essential (normal admission charges apply) Get ready for Easter with craft activities in the marquee in the orchard. More Information: Admin Office 01822 820320 [email protected]
Cotehele House & Mill St Dominick near Saltash, PL12 6TA Cotehele Nature Trail Dates: Daily from Saturday 1—Thursday 13 April 2017, 11am-4pm Price: Free event, booking not required (normal admission charges apply) Follow a fun, dog-friendly trail from the house to the mill, collecting clues along the way with a prize at the end. Milling Days at Cotehele Mill Dates: Thursday’s & Sunday’s, 11am-4pm Price: Free event, booking not required (normal admission charges apply) Watch the millers grind organic wholemeal flour every Thursday and Sunday (water dependent). First World War Exhibition at Cotehele - Home and Away Dates: Until Sunday 31 December 2017, 11am-4pm Price: Free event (normal admission charges apply) Cotehele's First World War exhibition features photos, trench art and personal items loaned from members of the local community. More Information: Admin Office 01579 351346 press 0 [email protected]
For more events and places to visit see The National Trust website.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
42 Plymouth and District Deaf Children’s Society Youth Club
Who? Deaf young people age 11 and up, we have ap- prox. 10 or more sessions a year, 2-4 hours and usually later on a Saturday afternoon, sometimes in the holidays, with food included. (**A nominal fee may be requested to cover this cost)
Why? For deaf young people to have time together in a safe social environment without other family members. This is something that it can be hard for deaf young people to achieve as their deaf The young people have made their own group friends do not always live close to them. rules. Group discussions take place to discuss What and Where? collectively what the young people want from We Aim to have two styles of sessions: their club.
Activity Club sessions with a variety of ac- tivities such as pool, table tennis, kittles, Several young people are interested in fund art, craft and cooking. We have a snack raising to support club activities and their ideas tea which the young people prepare them- are being encouraged. Young people are also selves and everyone helps clear up at the involved in making an application to the Lottery end of club. We are very close to secur- Reaching Communities Fund to give financial ing a permanent venue. stability to the regular club sessions.
Special club sessions which include par- What the young people say: ties such as for Halloween and trips out, “I like doing all the different things like last Hal- for example Bowling, Laser Quest, Camp- loween and making things. I like meeting my ing, Trekking. friends.” “I like to see my friends and do different things. I always have so much fun and the best day.” “I like all the differ- For more info email [email protected] ent things and lots or visit the website at: www.plymouthdcs.org of friends.”
43 Sue Willcocks John Davies Senior Professional Youth Worker Senior Youth Support Worker Homes & Communities Homes & Communities Plymouth City Council Plymouth City Council Estover Youth Centre Efford Youth Centre Plymouth Plymouth P6 8 UN PL3 6hu T 01752307643 T 01752307695 M +447766367346 E [email protected] E [email protected]
44 No Limits Youth Club
No limits is a FREE youth club that is open to young people aged 11-25 who identify as having an additional need. We are based at the Southway Youth Centre on a Wednesday night, 6pm - 8pm.
The No Limits Video explains in more detail about the group and what we do.
See the video at: https://vimeo.com/145047999
Each Wednesday night session runs a variety of activities including arts and crafts, pool, basic cooking, x-box, wii, and a huge range of board games. As well as the activities we do cover a range of topics with young people such as, healthy relationships, risk taking behaviour, drugs and alcohol, the environment and much more. The sessions are free to attend including all of the activities and food that we provide.
Although a referral is not required it is always recommended that you speak to Kirsty Harris before accessing the session.
[email protected] 07585 404012
South Youth Centre, Hendell Close, Plymouth, PL6 6TB
45 46 Parents Again Support Group (PASG) The Parents Again Support Group is an independent support group for relatives who are guardians of a child / young person who is not their own. For example the relative could be an aunt, uncle or grandparent. Come along to: Completely Special Make new friends Supports parents / families of children with Discuss issues disabilities. They hold regular events that Get information and advice Find out more about today’s parents, carers, siblings and even grannies can education system enjoy with a disabled child. They offer support and advice and also hold a The group meets on the first Wednesday of variety of events, coffee evenings and every month from 11.30am-1.00pm during meetings. term-times only at: Contact: Tessa (Chair): 07727674730 The Jan Cutting Healthy Living Centre or Denise (Secretary): 07850426729 Scott Business Park Beacon Park Road Plymouth, PL2 2PQ .
Next meetings: Wednesday’s
No meeting 5 April (Easter Holiday) 3 May 2017 7 June 2017 5 July 2017
For more information please call Gordon Rawlins on 01752 369369.
F.A.N.S. Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/1477579382524955
47 Manor Street Children’s Centre, 25 Manor St, Plymouth PL1 1TL
48 49 Would you like an opportunity to meet other The nearest group to Plymuouth is run monthly at parents and carers who understand your Saltash Children’s Centre, Callington Road, PL12 6DX, although you are welcome to attend any situation to chat and share experiences group with your child and relatives. with?
Our local Oasis groups, run by Scope’s Face 2 Face be- friending service are here to help and are free to attend.
Oasis groups are for parents, carers or grandparents of disabled children or young people. Our volunteer befrienders at the groups are all trained to offer emotional support and practical information, as well as being parents of children with support needs themselves.
These are friendly and information sessions that are held on a regular basis, either weekly or monthly at children’s centres across the county.
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The Dangerous Dads network supports fathers’ groups across the UK and internationally. It offers a range of fun, low-cost activities all year round for fathers / male carers. Activities offer opportunities for children aged up to 11 to play together, to explore the local environ- ment, to meet others and to learn some new skills.
Dangerous Dads have two groups in the Plymouth area:
Plymouth [South West City]
Plymouth [St. Budeaux & Barne Barton]
All dad’s, grandad’s and male carers are welcome.
For further information and questions about The Dan- gerous Dads Network please contact Ian Blackwell on 07731 795160 or email: [email protected] http://dangerousdads.org.uk/
Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust
Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust are working towards improving identification and support offered to carers through a number of initiatives which will be introduced throughout 2017. We want you to feel welcome and where you (and the patient) want to continue to undertake your normal caring tasks during an inpatient stay. We recognise that a patient’s stay can be less stressful if a carer is able to help provide support during times of treatment. Our wards have extended their opening times so that you can visit any time between 07:30am – 10:00pm, with the exception of a few areas including, children’s areas, maternity and critical care. In the first instance carers will be offered free car parking when the person you care for is admitted to hospital and you are contributing to their care during an inpatient stay. Please approach the ward staff and explain you are a carer and they will be able to provide you with the necessary pass to ensure you do not have to pay parking fees for those days you are contributing to the care in hospital. We recognise that carers do not always feel listened to or able to contribute to discussions about treatment for the person you care for and may feel shut out and frustrated. Our improvement plan will aim to address some of these issues and ensure staff listen to carers.
51 Contact A Family’s latest newsletter has some interesting information on all the latest benefit and welfare news that affects families with disabled children:
You can view the newsletter online at: Contact A Family Newsletter
It contains information on:
Changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for new claims from 16 March 2017.
How tax credit ‘disabled child element’ affects housing benefit.
Contact a family have also put together a range of resources to help you check you’re claiming everything you’re entitled to.
Money Matters—checklist when your child has additional needs
Help with fuel bills and keeping warm
Claiming Disability Living Allowance for Children (UK)
Missing Out on Pension Did you miss out on the disability Credits? element of child tax credit between Are you a grandparent or other family member 2011 and 2016? looking after a child under 12 whilst their par- In October 2016 the government revealed that ent (or main carer) is working? If so, you may 28,000 families had missed out on extra tax be entitled to claim Specified Adult Childcare credits as a result of a breakdown in credits communication between the disability Living towards your pension which could be worth Allowance (DLA) Unit and the Tax Credits more than £230 a year in retirement! Office. For more information and how to apply for Specified Adult Childcare credits see: HMRC have written to families to tell them they are now being paid the missing disability Specified Adult Childcare Credits guidance if you are an adult caring for a element. However, payments are only being child under 12 backdated to April 2016. To help families Apply for Specified Adult Childcare sho want to challenge the refusal to play Credits arrears for earlier tax credit years Contact a
Family have produced a template letter and
also a frequently asked questions page about this issue.
52 Plymouth Life Centre 40 Mayflower Drive Plymouth, PL2 3DG Tel: 01752 606900 Fit For Sport Activity Camps (4-12 years) Keep fit and active in the holidays with Fit for Sport holiday camps. A wide range of activities are available, from sports and games to arts and crafts. For more information about the Activity Camps Next holiday camps: see: www.fitforsport.co.uk/activity-camps Monday 3—Friday 7 April 2017 See the Plymouth Life Centre page for full list of Monday 10—Friday 13 April 2017 other recreation activities at: Book now at: www.everyoneactive.com/centre/plymouth-life-centre/ www.fitforsport.co.uk/venues/plymouth-life-centre/
53 Do you work with young people aged 10-19 years, or know someone that does? The British Red Cross are offering free First Aid workshops for established groups in Plymouth. These aim to enable young people to feel more confident, willing and able to help themselves and someone else in a first aid emergency.
There are 18 skills in total e.g. helping some- one who is heavily bleeding or having an asthma attack. Workshops can generally cover 4-5 skills in 1.5 hours.
For more information and a booking form, please contact Imogen Wood, Youth Education Coordinator on 01752 831609 or email: [email protected]
For Your Interest is produced by:
Plymouth Information, Advice and Support for SEND Jan Cutting Healthy Living Centre Scott Business Park Beacon Park Road Plymouth PL2 2PQ Telephone: 01752 258933 Freephone: 0800 953 1131 www.plymouthias.org.uk Scan for website
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