What's On - Children

SEN Football

Trowbridge Wanderers and The Wiltshire County Football Association have teamed up to provide a Football Club for children with additional needs. It takes place every Monday (6pm-7pm) at Studley Green Community Centre, Lambrok Rd, Studley Green, Trowbridge BA14 9HA for girls and boys aged 6-16 years old.

Come along for a FREE TRIAL and then only £3.00 per week.

Please contact Garry Bye on 07772252184 before attending.

Singing/ social

Find Your Voice Singing and Social group


The health and wellbeing benefits of singing together as a group have been increasingly documented over the past few years.

Find your Voice is a weekly singing and social group for people with a range of conditions including (but not exclusively) Parkinson’s, Motor Neurone diseases, Multiple Sclerosis and stroke. Relatives and carers are also encouraged to join in.

We are delighted to announce that we are re-starting our face to face Find Your Voice singing group sessions in September.

It is taking place on Mondays at Hilperton Village Hall (BA14 7RN) at 1pm. There is the option of joining the session via zoom instead of attending in person.

Each session, our wonderful singing leader Frankie takes us through breathing and movement, voice and singing warm ups. Then we sing.

You don’t need to be able to sing. With the inclusion of fun exercises, the sessions can help to improve the strength of your voice and swallowing.

Please contact Louise Rendle for more details on 01380871800 or info@wsun.co.uk

Inclusive play

New at Tidworth Leisure Centre – Daily SEND Sessions

Tidworth Leisure Centre (Nadder Road, Tidworth SP9 7QN) are excited to introduce their daily SEND sessions – designed for children up to 15 years of age with additional needs. These inclusive, supportive sessions run 7 days a week at 11am-12pm and there are 6 spaces available per session.

The sessions are all about making playtime fun and accessible for everyone and cost £2.80 per session if your child has a swimming membership or leisure card, and £4 for non-members.

Book to secure your place by calling 01980 847140, or visit the leisure centre to book your spot.

Cricket

Salisbury Hub: Mondays, 5pm-6pm @Sarum Academy, Westwood Rd, Salisbury SP2 9HS
Chippenham Hub: Tuesdays, 5pm-6pm @The Dome, Hardenhuish Park, Bristol Road, Chippenham SN15 INH
Westbury Hub: Tuesdays, 5pm-6pm @Leighton Recreation Centre, Wellhead Lane, Westbury BA13 3PT
Swindon Hub: Thursdays, 5.15pm-6.15pm @St Joseph's Catholic College, Ocotal Way, Swindon SN3 3LR

For further information, please see poster below. Contact Josh May on 07923 236489 or email josh.may@wiltshirecricket.co.uk if you are interested in attending.

Dance session

Fun & Fitness

Shine Friendship Fitness

Every Tuesday at 11:45AM at Melksham Scout Hut

45 minute fun and fitness with music - A workout for adults with learning disabilities

Light refreshments and time to chat available at the end of the session

£5 per session - Just turn up and give it a go!

Or contact Claire for more info: 07909987811
ClaireWebber67@btinternet.com

Disability Swim

Odstock Health & Fitness Centre at Salisbury Hospital are running a swimming session on Tuesdays for people with disabilities, aged 16+, and their carers.

When: Tuesdays 11.00am -12.00 noon
Cost: £3.50 (carers go free)

1-1’s are available at £23 per half hour

Sessions can be booked by phoning 01722 425085 or email Victoria: victoria.bostock@nhs.net

Youth Club

Calne Griffin Youth Club

Griffin clubs are run by Barnardo’s and funded by Wiltshire Council for young people with SEND aged 13 – 18. They are a place to make new friends and do fun activities such as: arts and craft; computer games; pool and other similar games; cookery; and music.

The Calne club takes place every Tuesday, 6.30pm-8.30pm.

The clubs are run by an experienced coordinator along with other staff and volunteers. This will include some trained young people who can act as mentors to the club members. The clubs are informal and fun. They are open to all young people with SEND.

If you would further information please email julieann.hiscocks@barnardos.org.uk

20's Plenty Club

The club is specifically for older youth members aged 20-29. It will be held weekly during term time at St. Francis Youth Lounge, St. Francis Church, Beatrice Road, Salisbury SP1 3PN on a Tuesday evening between 6-8pm. The Club will be led by Dolly and her team.

If you are interested in becoming a member of 20's Plenty, please email sarah@southwiltsmencap.org.uk for more information.

Cygnets club

Elizabeth House - Cygnets Club (ASD Club)

Dates:
4th & 18th November 2025
2nd & 16th December 2025

3.15pm-5.15pm

at Elizabeth House Social Centre, 1a Nelson Road, Salisbury, SP1 3LT.

Cost: £3.50 per session

Activities: Art, cooking, collage making and more!

More Info: Call 01722 323783 or email craig.podger@eh-sc.co.uk

Spaces are limited and you need to register before attending.

You can find more details in their leaflet all about the Cygnets Club.

Inclusive swim

Swindon Link Centre – Inclusive Swim

Tuesdays, 2pm-3pm
at the Link Centre, Whitehill Way, Swindon, SN5 7DL.

Fun, friendly swim session for those aged 16+ with learning and/ or physical disabilities. Although this is not a structured lesson, staff are available to support and motivate.

More Info: Call: 01793 877323 or Visit: https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/swindon/the-link-centre/contactus

To book online please [click here]

Phab club

Their joining age range is 13 years+ to 60. Their youngest member is 16 and average attendance is around 30 to 40 people. They cater for learning and physical disabilities. They go on holidays, have evening games parties and evening and day trips.

There is an annual subscription of £15, plus £2 per meeting including transport on the PHAB bus (collect/drop from home).

For more information, contact Vicki Grainger on 01380 722146. You can also take a look at their [website].

Gymnastics

Inclusive Gymnastics session in Larkhill - J Star Gymnastics

This session is specifically designed for children with SEN, ASD, and additional needs. These sessions are for children aged 4-15 years. Participants will be given the opportunity to learn basic gymnastics and co-ordination skills in a class tailored to suit their needs. Children will have full access to the whole gym in a safe quiet environment. This is a coach led class, but parents / guardians are asked to stay with their child throughout the session for support.

Please note they are only currently offering this for school age children and cannot offer sibling participation as numbers need to be kept to a minimum to keep the class calm and low ratios for coach gymnast interaction.

Additional needs classes are required to pay an annual fee to British Gymnastics to cover membership and Insurance after the second session.

Venue: Units E & F, OAK Building, Durrington Down Farm, Larkhill, Salisbury SP4 8NU

Date / time: Every Thursday 1830-1930 term time only.
Cost £7.50 per session, PAYG (cash only)
Age: 4-15 years

For more information, please see flyer in attachments, to view their website, click [HERE]

ASC Club

Barnardo's Kingfisher (ASC) Club - Trowbridge

5pm-7pm

To find out more email julieann.hiscocks@barnardos.org.uk - booking is essential


Further info:
Barnardo's run fortnightly Kingfisher clubs in Devizes, Chippenham and Trowbridge for children and young people with an Autistic Spectrum condition, giving them the opportunity to socialize with their peer group in an environment that meets their needs and is accepting of them as individuals.

These groups offer core activities such as arts and crafts, music and cookery. Other activities will be offered following consultation with the young people attending.

Places need to be booked in advance.

Young people can attend independently or with a carer if they have high level support needs. Parents/carers are welcome to visit a group first with their young person if they wish to do so.

SEN Youth Club

At Warminster Lake Community Hall, Warminster Park, Warminster BA12 9NP

Fridays (term time), 4.45pm-6.15pm

Booking your place is essential - email admin@westburyandwarminsteryouthclub.co.uk

Adapt. athletics

Yate Adaptive and Para Athletics

The Yate Athletic Club Adaptive and Para Athletics programme continues to expand with additional sessions – now up to six each week. The sessions are all year round. Participants range from secondary aged children right through to older adults. We work with participants who have sensory, physical and learning needs.

We have a range of new equipment for fitness and a range of racing wheelchairs, running frames and seated throws; and an indoor facility for when the weather is less kind.

In the summer we offer athletics competition days for deaf schools, for the group with physical disability and also for school children with additional needs. Six of the group have now come through to compete in mainstream competition in throwing, chair racing and frame running.

Coaches are UKA qualified and have access to the facilities for run, jump and specialist throws challenges. We welcome those who are just beginning their journey .. as well as those with aspirations for International Paralympic success.

Adaptive Athletics and Para Sessions are held:
Mondays 11.00 to 12.15 adults with physical disability
Mondays 12.00 to 1.30 pm frame running
Tuesdays 16.00 to 17.30 wheelchair racing
Thursdays 13.30 to 14.45 young adults 16 to 21 years
Fridays from 5pm to 6pm : school age adaptive athletics
Fridays 6pm to 7.30pm specialist throws and frame running

The sessions are based at Yate Outdoor Sports Complex. there is no initial charge to join the groups

For more information contact Jim Kyle - adaptive4athletics@gmail.com

Youth Cafe

Buzz Action - Amesbury Youth Cafe

Opening times: Fridays, 7.00pm - 9.00pm.

Location: The Bowman Centre, Shears Dr, Amesbury SP4 7XT.

Cost: £1

A targeted youth project aimed at young people with a broad spectrum of additional needs (including SEND) with a wide range of activities on offer. Activities: A place to relax, reflect, socialise, grab a beverage and enjoy yourself.

More Info: Contact on office@buzzaction.org or via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elementcafeamesbury

Please contact beforehand to discuss any needs and/or requirements to make sure they can be appropriately accommodated.

Parent & toddler

Wildcatz is a parent and toddler group with the luxury of a fantastic soft play facility for 0-3 and 3-8 year olds, a car track with didi cars, baby sensory, not for profit tuck shop, tea, coffee and soft drinks bar, and an outside, completely encased woodland trail area in Amesbury.

Sessions are Monday to Friday and there are 2 sessions a day – 9am-11.30am or 12pm-2.30pm.

These sessions are for all children aged 0-8 years, children with SEN are welcome to attend any session – please contact Wildcatz if you would like to discuss your child’s needs in advance and/ or book, please email wildcatzsoftplay@gmail.com

Wildcatz is a place for all and is open to military and civilian families. For further information please follow this [link]

You can also take a look at their [Facebook page]

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Karaoke/Disco

Call 07747 859870 for further information or take a look at their Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/chsrecruitment

Martial arts

Aspire Martial Arts

Opening times & Location:

West Swindon (Millbrook Primary School, 2 Worsley Rd, Swindon SN5 8NU):
Juniors: Wednesdays: 6.15pm – 7.00pm & Saturdays: 9.15am – 10.00am.
Adults: Wednesdays: 7.15pm – 8.00pm & Saturdays: 10.15am – 11.00am.

Cost: Can vary depending on sessions (Contact to confirm before attending).
Age: Junior classes: 3 – 16 years old. Adult classes: Over 16 years old.

Activities: Kickboxing & Taekwondo.

More Info: To find our more email: info@aspire2020ma.co.uk

[Website]

[Facebook page]

DS Football

DS Active is a sports programme for people with Down’s syndrome administered by the Down’s Syndrome Association (DSA). Read more [HERE]

Bristol DS Active:
Access Sport launched their weekly DS Active football sessions in 2014 in Bristol and it is hugely popular and fun for all weekly session.

Age: 5 - 15 years old and 16+ years old. Separate pitches for the two age groups.

It takes place weekly on a Sunday at 10.30am-11.30am at St. Paul’s Academy, Newfoundland Road, Bristol BS2 9NH.

More Info: Email Mark Sam Smith on samsmith5026@hotmail.co.uk or Visit: www.dsactive.org.uk/football-session/bristol-access-sport/

Play session

Inclusive Play Session - Corsham

See poster below for inclusive play sessions for under 12 year olds with additional needs at Springfield Community Campus, Beechfield Road, Corsham SN13 9DN on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month - 3pm-5pm.

Parents and carers can follow the [Wiltshire Inclusive Dance Facebook page] for up-to-date session information and any other developments.

Phone the centre on 01249 468460 to book. If you have any questions, please email wiltshireinclusiveactivities@hotmail.com for further information.

Inclusive choir

Soundabout Inclusive Choir Wiltshire

The [Soundabout Inclusive Choir] for Wiltshire is run in partnership with [Wiltshire Music Connect].

Its aim is to create a musical community without barriers for people of all abilities.

They meet 2-3 times a month on a Thursday. Some sessions are on Zoom, 5pm-6pm and some sessions are face to face, usually at the Warminster Civic Centre, 3pm-4.40pm (1 hour music making plus social/refreshments time).



For further information click [HERE].

Youth Group

Seeds4Success Bridging Project + (Targeted)

2nd & 4th Thurs of the month 7:00pm - 9:00pm @ Mere Youth Centre

What this is: This is a youth club for older young people with additional needs where they can socialise with their peers and participate in a range of practical activities.

Why we run it: To enable older young people with additional needs to develop a range of life skills as well as providing them with the opportunity to make new friends and meet up with existing ones. Through engagement with a range of creative and practical activities such as making and putting up shelves, building a compost bin, batik and sewing, participants develop confidence, gain skills, increase independence and improve self-esteem.

Who it’s for: This session is aimed at young people aged 15 - 25 with additional needs who want to develop life skills.

When and where it runs: 7:00pm - 9:00pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at Mere Youth Centre.

Lead Worker: Rose. Email: ali@seeds4success.org.uk

You can take a look at their website [here]

ASC Club

Barnardo's Kingfisher (ASC) Club - Devizes

5pm-7pm

To find out more email julieann.hiscocks@barnardos.org.uk - booking is essential


Further info:
Barnardo's run fortnightly Kingfisher clubs in Devizes, Chippenham and Trowbridge for children and young people with an Autistic Spectrum condition, giving them the opportunity to socialize with their peer group in an environment that meets their needs and is accepting of them as individuals.

These groups offer core activities such as arts and crafts, music and cookery. Other activities will be offered following consultation with the young people attending.

Places need to be booked in advance.

Young people can attend independently or with a carer if they have high level support needs. Parents/carers are welcome to visit a group first with their young person if they wish to do so.

Snooker club

Cue Zone Snooker Club - Bristol

Opening times: 1st and 3rd Friday of the month, 11.00am - 1.00pm.

Age: 16+ years old

Location: Snooker City, Broadwalk Shopping Centre, Wells Road, Knowle, Bristol BS4 2QU.

Cost: £5.00 per session.
(Equipment provided - refreshments available)

Who: 16+ year olds and adults with learning disabilities.

Activities: Snooker club with 15/15 snooker, trick shot tuition, competitions and more!

Anyone interested in attending should call to check availability - Contact Bob Hill by Telephone: 07876 184774 Email: thesnookercoach@gmail.com

See flyer for further details.

Boccia

Runs fortnightly on a Saturday, 10.00am - 12.00pm.

Age: 12+ year olds.
Please contact to discuss any needs/requirements before attending

Location: Guide Hut, Coate, Devizes Road, Devizes, SN10 3LU.

Cost: £3.00.

More Info: Contact: Geoff Mascall on 07703 203893.

Play session

Inclusive Play Session - Corsham

See poster below for inclusive play sessions for under 12 year olds with additional needs at Springfield Community Campus, Beechfield Road, Corsham SN13 9DN on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month - 3pm-5pm.

Parents and carers can follow the [Wiltshire Inclusive Dance Facebook page] for up-to-date session information and any other developments.

Phone the centre on 01249 468460 to book. If you have any questions, please email wiltshireinclusiveactivities@hotmail.com for further information.