17th February 2014

• With the wet and windy set to continue into March, you might be wondering how to keep the kids entertained this half term. We’ve pulled together a list of free or low-cost activities aimed at children and young people with disabilities or additional needs.

  The activities listed below are run by Activity Sheffield unless otherwise indicated. For more information or to book your place, please call Activity Sheffield on 0114 273 4266, or email activity.sheffield@sheffield.gov.uk

  Monday 24 February

  Leisure Time at the Pavilion
  Hillsborough Park Pavilion, 10.30am – 12.30pm, cost £2
  For young people aged 14+ with disabilities / additional needs. Also running in term time

  Hub Stars
  Graves Tennis and Leisure Centre, 1.30pm – 3.00pm, cost £1.50
  For young people aged 14+ with disabilities / additional needs. Also running in term time

  Tuesday 25th February

  Boccia and Target Games
  Graves Tennis and Leisure Centre, 5.30pm – 7.00pm, cost £2
  For young people aged 14+ with disabilities / additional needs. Also running in term time

  Multi Sports Activity Club
  Stocksbridge Leisure Centre, 6.30pm – 8.00pm, FREE
  For young people aged 14+ with disabilities / additional needs. Also running in term time

  Fun Day at Shirecliffe Community Centre
  Shirecliffe Community Centre, 10.30am-3.30pm, FREE
  Organised by Shirecliffe Community Forum and Reach Out Childcare. The aim of the event is to gather views from parents and children with additional needs about a proposal to set up a new short breaks service at the Centre. Free children’s activities and light lunch provided. To book, ring Lynne Norman on 0114 2326201 or click here to download a booking form.

  Wednesday 26 February

  Bawtry Road Mavericks Boccia Club
  Bawtry Road Cricket Club, 1.00pm – 2.45pm, cost £1
  For young people with disabilities / additional needs

  Thursday 27 February

  Disability 1:1 Swimming Lessons
  Chapletown Baths, 9.00am – 12.00pm
  30 minute lessons, cost £5
  For young people age 8-16 with disabilities / additional needs. Must be booked and paid for in advance.
  
  Sheffield Smashers Boccia Club
  Ponds Forge, 5.45pm – 7.15pm, cost £2
  For young people aged 8+ with disabilities / additional needs. Free parking for Blue Badge holders. Sponsored by Irwin Mitchell. Also running in term time

  Friday 28 February

  Leisure Time
  Concord Sports Centre, 10.30am – 12.30pm, cost £3
  For young people aged 14+ with disabilities / additional needs. Also running in term time

  Disability 1:1 Swimming Lessons
  Chapletown Baths, 1.15pm – 3.15pm
  30 minute lessons, cost £5
  For young people age 8-16 with disabilities / additional needs. Must be booked and paid for in advance.

  Ice Skating
  Ice Sheffield, 2.00pm – 4.00pm, FREE
  For young people aged 14+ with disabilities / additional needs. Also running in term time

  Saturday 1 March

  Sport and Activity Club
  All Saints Sports Centre
  10.00am – 12.00pm Basketball and Multi Sports, cost £3
  12.00pm – 1.00pm Trampolining, cost £3
  For young people with disabilities / additional needs. Also running in term time

  And looking ahead towards the Easter holidays…

  Family Woodland Camp
  Woodland site near Dore, 14-18 April, FREE (£5 deposit per day)
  Social Forestry are running a Woodland Camp for all members of the family, including those with learning difficulties and autism. Come for one or two days, or for the whole week. Funded by the Big Lottery Fund. Please click here to download a flyer.
  For more information or to book, please contact Focal Sheffield on 07713 498698 or email focalsheffield@gmail.com