Children and Young People 0-25 Events
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| Friday 12th December 2025
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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.
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| Social and play for ages 8-18
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| Every week from Friday 24th October until Friday 19th December 2025
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Elizabeth House Salisbury - Blue Skies Club
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10.00am - 2.30pm
at Elizabeth House Social Centre, 1a Nelson Road, Salisbury, SP1 3LT.
Activities: Art, cooking, collage making and more! Bring packed lunch.
More Info: Call 01722 323783 or email craig.podger@eh-sc.co.uk
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| Social and play for ages 16-25
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| Every week from Friday 24th October until Friday 19th December 2025
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Aero Badminton
Aero Badminton Club is one of Wiltshire's most inclusive badminton clubs, where everyone's welcome on court. They are a large, but friendly badminton club that caters for players of all ages and abilities. They have a range of club, coaching and match sessions to meet the needs of all abilities, including beginners.
Please contact them before attending to discuss your child/young person’s needs or requirements so that they can ensure they are able to provide appropriate support.
Opening times:
Mondays, 7.30pm-9.30pm at The Dome, Chippenham Sports Club, Bristol Road, Chippenham, SN15 1NH
Tuesdays, 8.00pm - 10.00pm at Sheldon School, Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, SN14 6HJ
Thursdays, 6.00pm - 8.00pm (juniors and families) at Hardenhuish School Sports Hall, Chippenham, SN14 6RJ
Fridays, 7.00pm - 9.00pm at Melksham Campus, Market Place, SN12 6ES
Cost: First session: Free. Adults: £6.00. Juniors: £3.00. (Annual membership available)
Age: Adults: 19+ year olds. Juniors: 6 - 18 year olds.
Activities: Friendly badminton club that caters for players of all ages and abilities.
More Info: More information online: www.aerobc.co.uk/wilts/ or you can contact via email: committee.members@aerobc.co.uk
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| Active and outdoors for ages 19-25
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| Every week from Friday 24th October until Friday 19th December 2025
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Hidden Woods – Saplings
Opening times: Every Friday, 9.00am – 10.30am or 11.00am - 12.30pm
Location: Farleigh Wood, BA2 7NH.
Cost: Child: £11.50 per session. Accompanying Adult: Free. Infants: Free
2nd Child: £6.00
Age: 1 - 5 years old. (Older siblings are welcome onto the activities during the holidays)
(An adult from each family must stay. Maximum supervision ratio: 1 adult to 3 children)
Activities: Bushcraft, environmental art, woodland crafts & games & campfires
More Info: Email: hello@hiddenwoods.co.uk
Call: 01373 823832 or book online at:
https://www.hiddenwoods.co.uk/toddler-groups
Please contact the provider before booking to discuss your child/young person’s needs or requirements so that they can ensure they are able to provide appropriate support
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| Social and play, Active and outdoors for ages 1-5
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| Every day from Monday 3rd November until Friday 9th January 2026
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FREE Festive Digital Sensory Show - Phoebe’s Green Christmas!
Award-winning inclusive theatre company, Embracing Arts, are offering a FREE festive digital sensory show called 'Phoebe’s Green Christmas!'
The show is designed specifically for neurodiverse children, those labelled PMLD and children with life-limiting illness to enjoy at home, in school, in hospice and hospital, or wherever they feel most comfortable.
Phoebe’s Green Christmas promises to provide meaningful, accessible entertainment to all this Christmas, so expect lots of music, puppetry, sensory stimuli and festive cheer!
Registration to receive the show is now open. The show is available to view from Monday 3rd November 2025 until Friday 9th January 2026.
You can find more information about the show, book places and view the show’s trailer at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/phoebes-green-christmas-a-digital-sensory-christmas-series-registration-1644905820589?aff=oddtdtcreator
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| Music, Performing and arts for ages 0-25
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| Every day from Monday 3rd November until Friday 19th December 2025
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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.
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| Social and play, Active and outdoors for ages 0-15
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| Every week from Friday 7th November until Friday 19th December 2025
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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
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| Social and play for ages 8-16
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| Every week from Friday 7th November until Friday 19th December 2025
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Shine Friendship Cafe in Melksham
A weekly Café for adults (18+) with a learning disability on Friday mornings. With Karaoke, prize bingo, tuck shop, hot snacks, cakes and a hot drinks bar. They’re well attended by adults from across Wiltshire and would like to invite more to join!
See their [Facebook Page] and/ or email carolynfernandesdeabreu1@gmail.com for further information
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| Social and play for ages 18-25
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| Every week from Friday 7th November until Friday 19th December 2025
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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
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| Active and outdoors for ages 4-16
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| Every week from Friday 7th November until Friday 19th December 2025
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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.
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| Social and play for ages 13-19
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| Every week from Friday 7th November until Friday 19th December 2025
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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]
(What3Words: calibrate.enhances.chains)
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| Social and play for ages 0-8
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| Every week from Friday 7th November until Friday 19th December 2025
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Flyerz Hockey – Salisbury
Salisbury Hockey Club is one of the largest participatory sports clubs across Wiltshire, Hampshire, and Dorset. Over the past 12 months, the club has worked diligently to create accessible opportunities within hockey for individuals with disabilities. As part of this initiative, they have launched Flyerz Hockey and now offer two free, community-based sessions each week. These sessions are designed to engage disabled individuals, as well as those with long-term health conditions or mobility impairments.
Sessions are held at Salisbury and South Wilts Sports Club (SP2 9NY) on:
Thursday evenings from 6:00–7:00pm
Friday mornings from 10:00–11:00am
For further information please contact Salisbury Hockey Club on - cdo@salisburyhockeyclub.co.uk
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| Active and outdoors for ages 0-25
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| Every week from Saturday 8th November until Saturday 20th December 2025
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Call 07747 859870 for further information or take a look at their Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/chsrecruitment
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| Social and play, Music for ages 16-25
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| Every week from Saturday 8th November until Saturday 20th December 2025
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Ability Counts Football Sessions - Swindon
Weekly football sessions for 12-18 year olds with special educational needs and/ or disabilities on Saturday mornings, 10.30am-11.30am at Meadowcroft Recreation Ground, Swindon SN2 7JX.
Please contact Paul Surridge on 07587 003990 for further information.
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| Social and play for ages 12-18
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| Every week from Saturday 8th November until Saturday 20th December 2025
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Football Sessions – Royal Wootton Bassett
These sessions are delivered by experienced Wootton Bassett Town Youth FC coaches for players aged 4-11 years with or without SEND.
Saturdays, 9am-10am at Gerard Buxton Sports Hub, Brinkworth Road, Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, SN4 8DS
Coach: Mark Ellis (FA Level 1 & FA Coaching Disabled Footballers Certificate)
Contact: 01793 619940 or email markellis2008@talktalk.net
What do you need to bring?
All participants need to bring clothing conducive to weather conditions, plus moulded football boots, trainers & shin pads. A hand towel may be required in wet weather conditions and adequate refreshments for the session.
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| Active and outdoors for ages 4-11
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| Every week from Saturday 8th November until Saturday 20th December 2025
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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]
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| Active and outdoors for ages 3-25
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| Every week from Saturday 8th November until Saturday 20th December 2025
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Neptune Aquatics - Starfish Hydrotherapy Pool
Opening times:
Saturdays: 4.30pm - 5.15pm.
Sundays: 2.00pm - 2.45pm.
Location: Silverwood School, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1QF.
Cost: Adults (Over 16 year olds): £8.75. Child (0-16 year olds): £4.25. (Booking and pre-payment essential!)
Activities: Open swimming sessions.
More Info: Contact on 01249 735366 or Email: starfish@neptuneaquatics.co.uk
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| Active and outdoors for ages 0-25
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| Saturday 13th December 2025
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| Social and play for ages 2-16
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| Every week from Sunday 5th October until Sunday 21st December 2025
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Neptune Aquatics - Hydrotherapy Pool - Inclusive Family Swim
Opening times: Sundays: 12.45pm - 1.30pm.
Location: Octopus Hydrotherapy Pool, Silverwood School, Rowde, Devizes, SN10 2QQ.
Cost: 2 x Swimmers: £12.20. Additional Swimmers: £6.10.
(Booking and pre-payment essential!)
Age: All ages.
Who: All families with children with Special Needs/Disabilities.
Activities: Designed to cater to families in which either a child or an adult has additional needs, whether this involves physical disabilities or educational requirements. This special session aims to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all participants.
More Info: Telephone: 01380 711715. Email: octopus@neptuneaquatics.co.uk
See their [website] for further details.
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| Active and outdoors for ages 0-25
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| Sunday 14th December 2025
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Mark your calendars – tickets are now available to book for our next Early Birds and Night Owls sessions.
These events are the perfect way to enjoy the museum without the hustle and bustle of the general public. This autumn, you'll be able to visit their [new Space gallery] (opening on Saturday 20th September 2025), full of out-of-this-world exhibits and inspiring stories.
Early Birds
Saturday 25th October 2025, 8:00am - 11:00am
Saturday 14th December 2025, 8:00am - 11:00am
Early Birds is a sensory friendly event for families with members who benefit from visiting the museum during quieter times.
As well as exploring some of the galleries and taking part in special workshops, you can book tickets to lower capacity sessions in our interactive experiences Wonderlab and Power Up at a reduced price.
Bookings can be made [HERE]
Night Owls
Saturday 29th November 2025, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Night Owls is a sensory friendly evening for young adults and adults – ages 16 and over – who need a quieter environment to enjoy the museum.
Explore their award-winning free galleries at your pace, enjoy a selection of fun activities across the museum and visit Wonderlab and Power Up for plenty of hands-on fun.
Bookings can be made [HERE]
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| Days out for ages 4-15
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| Every week from Sunday 9th November until Sunday 21st December 2025
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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/
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| Active and outdoors for ages 5-25
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| Every week from Sunday 9th November until Sunday 21st December 2025
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Swindon – Delta Tennis Club
Tennis is a great activity that allows their children to interact with others. As well as interaction, the tennis sessions are also helping participants learn the skills and techniques needed to play.
Sundays, 5pm-6pm at Delta Tennis Club, Swindon SN5 7XF
Ages 5+
Price: £4.05 with a Swindon card £5.10 without
If interested, please contact the DSActive team:
dsactive@downs-syndrome.org.uk
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| Active and outdoors for ages 5-25
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| Every week from Sunday 9th November until Sunday 21st December 2025
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Neptune Aquatics - Starfish Hydrotherapy Pool
Opening times:
Saturdays: 4.30pm - 5.15pm.
Sundays: 2.00pm - 2.45pm.
Location: Silverwood School, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1QF.
Cost: Adults (Over 16 year olds): £8.75. Child (0-16 year olds): £4.25. (Booking and pre-payment essential!)
Activities: Open swimming sessions.
More Info: Contact on 01249 735366 or Email: starfish@neptuneaquatics.co.uk
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| Active and outdoors for ages 0-25
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| Monday 15th December 2025
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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.
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| Social and play for ages 8-18
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| Every week from Monday 3rd November until Monday 15th December 2025
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| Active and outdoors for ages 18-25
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| Monday 15th December 2025
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Uproar! Christmas Special
Komedia Bath and Bath Mencap are proud to present Uproar! Christmas Special – A festive edition of their ever-popular club night exclusively for adults with learning difficulties, their families and carers.
The night offers a safe, relaxed and fun environment for adults with learning difficulties and their families and friends to cut loose and dance like nobody’s watching to all those Cheesy Christmas bangers, festive favourites and party classics.
One of Bath’s best-loved DJ’s will be providing the tunes and they’re adding a Christmas twist to the regular Uproar! offering with a limited number of Christmas Meal Deal tickets!
With a Meal Deal option, clubbers and their families will be able to have their fill of festive treats, all freshly prepared by the in house team, before taking to the floor and dancing the night away!
Exclusively for adults with learning difficulties, their families and Personal Assistants.
General Information:
Auditorium Tickets are standing on the ground floor.
Meal Deal Tickets are seated & include a main course from their delicious Christmas Menu on the mezzanine area. Diners will need to arrive at 6:00pm.
Please note that only meal deal ticket holders will be able to access the mezzanine seating area. Groups of 11 or more will be seated at adjacent tables. There is no need to pre-order for dinner, they will take orders on the evening.
General entry for non-diners is 7:00pm.
For information on our accessibility click [here]. If you have any specific access queries, please email access@komediabath.co.uk.
Komedia Bath and Mencap are facilitating this event but are not providing a support service.
Ages 18+
Carers go free - Meal Deal Entry 6:00pm - General Entry 7:00pm
Prices: Meal Deal - £19.00, Meal Deal - Personal Assistant - £14.00, General Admission - £5.00, Personal Assistant Ticket - £0.00
To book your place and for further information, please click [HERE].
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| Social and play for ages 18-25
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| Every week from Monday 3rd November until Monday 15th December 2025
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| Social and play, Active and outdoors, Performing and arts for ages 11-25
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| Tuesday 16th December 2025
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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.
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| Social and play for ages 8-18
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| Thursday 18th December 2025
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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].
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| Music for ages 0-25
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| Friday 19th December 2025
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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.
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| Social and play, Active and outdoors for ages 16-25
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| Saturday 20th December 2025
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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.
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| Active and outdoors for ages 12-25
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| Saturday 20th December 2025
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| Active and outdoors for ages 0-25
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| Saturday 20th December 2025
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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.
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| Social and play for ages 0-12
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| Sunday 21st December 2025
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Autism Friendly Cinema Film Screenings in Bath
The Little Theatre Cinema in Bath is very excited to announce their Autism friendly film screenings. Autism friendly screenings are on the third Sunday of the month at 11:00am.
The Little Cinema’s autism friendly screenings are adapted in a variety of ways to help reduce anxiety and overstimulation and ensure a safe, enjoyable cinema experience for people with autism and their families, friends and carers.
Find out more about the cinema [HERE] (including opening times, prices and discounts). Click [ACCESSIBILITY] to see how the cinema is able to meet additional needs and disabilities.
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| Theatre and cinema for ages 0-25
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| Sunday 21st December 2025
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| Social and play for ages 2-16
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| Sunday 21st December 2025
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| Social and play for ages 0-16
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| Monday 22nd December 2025
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| Social and play for ages 0-25
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| Friday 26th December 2025
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Discos
The South Wilts Mencap disco is a fun night out for over 18’s only. A licensed bar is available. We operate a membership system for attending our discos. Adults with learning disabilities and their friends aged 18 and over are welcome providing a membership form has been completed and approved. All members will be given a membership card to show on entry. There is an entry fee of £3 per person.
If you wish to become a member please contact our Service Coordinator, Sarah Meech at sarah@southwiltsmencap.org.uk .
Please note that South Wilts Mencap facilitate the disco session by arranging the venue with disco and bar. South Wilts Mencap do not provide support for persons attending the disco. Carers and/or adults who accompany attendees with learning disabilities must remain responsible for them at all times.
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| Social and play for ages 18-25
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| Wednesday 31st December 2025
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| Social and play, Music for ages 2-16
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| Friday 2nd January 2026
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| Social and play, Music for ages 2-16
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