SEND-specific activities

Super 1s inclusive cricket session (ages 10-25)

• Clayton Sports Centre, Stafford Avenue, Newcastle, ST5 3BZ
• Sunday 15 Feb, 3-14:30pm
• Free inclusive crickesessions for ages 10-25. All disabilities welcome.
• For more information and to book email Steve s.lightfoot@staffordshirecricket.co.uk or call 07789 265 618
• Free

SEND Youth club (ages 12-24)

• Tuesday 10 Feb, 6:45pm - 8:45pm @ Bentilee Neighbourhood Centre, Dawlish Drive, Bentilee, ST2 0EU
• Wednesday 11 Feb, 6:45 - 8:45 @ Chell Heath Family Hub, Bishop Road, ST6 6QW
• Meet other young people and make friends while you enjoy activities like playing pool, board games and arts and crafts.
• For more information email alan.mason@stoke.gov.uk or call 07717 714 299
• Free

Dimensions Sensory Splash session

• Dimensions Leisure Centre Scotia Road, Burslem, ST6 4ET
• Friday 20 Feb, 7-8pm 
• Sunday 22 Feb, 9-10am
• A SEND sensory family session will be in a fun-filled environment designed to stimulate and engage different senses.
• £5.30 per person, carers free.
• For more information and booking: • Call us at 01782 233500 • Email us at dimensions@stoke.gov.uk

SEND family swim session at Fenton Manor (all ages)

• Fenton Manor, City Road, Fenton, ST4 2RR
• Saturday 21 Feb, 5:45 - 6:45 pm
• Held in our warm teaching pool (maximum depth 1m), these sessions provide a safe, calm, and welcoming space for swimmers of all abilities.
• Tel 01782 233 222 to book a place

Peter Pan stay and play group (age 0-5)

• Monday, 16 Feb, 10am - 12pm @ Port Vale Family Hub (previously known as Bescura Hub), Hamil Road, Burslem, ST6 1AW -
• Thursday 19 Feb, 1pm - 3pm @ Hazel Trees, Duke Street, Fenton, ST4 3NR
• Relaxed and friendly sessions for families with young children who require extra support.
• For more information or to book, please call 01782 715 219 or email familysupport@thepeterpancentre.co.uk
• £5

Indi Club day time activities (age 16+)

• Ralph Dr, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 6HZ
• Monday 16 Feb
  • 9:30am - 12pm: Arts and crafts with Clare
  • 1pm - 3:30pm: Fitness with Marie
• Tuesday 17 Feb
  • 9:30am - 12pm: Cook and eat with Tom
  • 1pm - 3:30pm: Skills with Sarah
• Wednesday 18 Feb
  • 9:30am - 12pm: Indi Choir with Mickey’s Theatre School
  • 1pm - 3:30pm: Dance with ABSOD
• Friday 20 Feb
  • 9:30am - 12pm: Multisports with Stoke City
  • 1pm - 3:30pm: Cartoon workshop
• From ages 14-16+ but to access independently you need to be over 18 and independent with all personal care needs.
• To find out more information, contact bookings@projectindi.org.uk or tel 07709 716 293 or 01782 212 000
• To book visit: Project Indi
• Cost: £11 for half day session, £20 for full day session, carers go free

Indi in the Community - Cook and eat (age 16+)

• Clayton Sports Centre, 1 Stafford Ave, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 3BN
• Tuesday 17 Feb, 1pm - 3pm
• An inclusive weekly social group for adults with disabilities to connect, have fun and enhance their wellbeing. From art and music sessions to sports and nature walks, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
• From ages 14-16+ but to access independently you need to be over 18 and independent with all personal care needs
• For more information, contact bookings@projectindi.org.uk or tel 01782 212 000
• Book online here: Project Indi
• £5 per person

Indi Club Together Thursday (age 16+) - Bingo Bonanza

• Ralph Dr, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 6HZ
• Thursday 19 Feb, 4:30pm - 8:30pm
• An inclusive and welcoming weekly social night where you can connect, have fun, and experience new and exciting activities.
• From ages 14-16+ but to access independently you need to be over 18 and independent with all personal care needs
• For more information, contact bookings@projectindi.org.uk or tel 07709 716 293 or 01782 212 000
• Book online here: Project Indi
• £5 per person

Other activities you may enjoy:

These activities are not SEND-specific but have been identified by the organisers as being SEND-inclusive. All information is provided by the organisers. Please do contact them to find out any further details that are important for your family.

Family Hubs storytime adventures (ages 0 - 12)

• Story time activities, no need to book, just come along.
• Monday 16 Feb
  • 10 - 11:30 am @ Abbey Hulton Family Hub, Abbots Road, ST2 8DU
  • 10-11:30am @ Chell Heath Family Hub, Bishops Road, ST6 6QW
• Tuesday 17 Feb
  • 1-2:30pm @ Family Hubs @ Hanley Market, Potteries Shopping Centre, Basement, ST1 1PP
• Wednesday 18 Feb
  • 10 - 11:30am @ Normacot Family Hub, Buccleuch Road, ST3 4RF
  • 1 - 3pm @ St Stephen's Church, Dawlish Drive, Bentilee, ST2 0ET
• Thursday 19 Feb
  • 10 - 11:30am @ Blurton Family Hub, Finstock Avenue, ST3 3JU
  • 1 - 3pm @ St John's Church, Abbey Hulton, ST2 8JE
• Friday 20 Feb
  • 10 - 11:30am @ Shelton Family Hub, College Road, ST4 2DQ
  • 10am - 12pm @ Tunstall Salvation Army, Dunning Street, ST6 5AP

Wildfamilies at Hem Heath Woods (all ages)

• Hem Heath Woods, (World of Wedgwood car park), ST12 9ER
• Thursday 19 Feb, 10:30am - 12:30pm
• Staffordshire Wildlife Trust say, "Join us at Hem Heath for some Wildplay fun! We might swing in hammocks, build a den, try some wildlife identification, use our senses to explore the area or get crafty and make something to take home.We play whatever the weather so please make sure your little ones and yourself are dressed suitably."
• Free, but must be booked in advance. Book and find more information here Wildfamilies at Hem Heath Woods | Staffordshire Wildlife Trust

Wildings at Hem Heath Woods (ages 6 months - 5 years)

• Hem Heath Woods, (World of Wedgwood car park), ST12 9ER
• Thursday 19 Feb, 10:30am - 12:30pm
• Staffordshire Wildlife Trust say, "Wildlings is a play group with a twist with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust! Come along and try new things outdoors. Following the Forest School ethos of child-led explorations you could swing in a hammock, get mucky making a mud pie or find yourselves mesmerised by the flames of a campfire. We play whatever the weather so please make sure your little ones and yourself are dressed suitably."
• Free, but must be booked in advance. Book and find more information here Wildlings at Hem Heath Woods | Staffordshire Wildlife Trust

Art Club (age 18+)

• Biddulph Methodist Church and Victoria Centre, Station Rd, Biddulph, ST8 6BJ
• Thursday 19 Feb, 10am - 12pm
• A weekly club with a mix of tutor-led and free-choice sessions.
• Good to know, the venue is wheelchia
• No need to book in advance.
• Cost: donation, pay as you choose £1 - £5
• Contact andrea@biddulphmethodists.org

All age Chinese New Year craft session (all ages welcome)

• Biddulph Methodist Church and Victoria Centre, Station Rd, Biddulph, ST8 6BJ
• Tuesday 17 Feb, 10:30am - 12:30pm
• A workshop offering origami and Chinese calligraphy. 
• Good to know, the venue is wheelchia
• No need to book in advance.
• Free
• Contact andrea@biddulphmethodists.org

The Foyer (age 18+)

• Biddulph Methodist Church and Victoria Centre, Station Rd, Biddulph, ST8 6BJ
  • Tuesday 17 Feb, 10am - 12pm
  • Wednesday 18 Feb, 10am - 12pm
  • Thursday 19 Feb, 10am - 12pm
• This is a relaxed space to have a coffee, chat, work, study, craft with staff and volunteers available. Runs weekly.
• Good to know, the venue is wheelchair accessible with wheelchair accessible toilet facilities.
• No need to book in advance.
• Cost: donation, pay as you choose £1 - £2
• Contact andrea@biddulphmethodists.org

Reaseheath Mini Zoo - Kid for a Quid! (activities from age 4+)

• Reaseheath College, Nantwich, CW5 6DF
• 10am - 4pm daily throughout half term (the zoo is only open during weekends and school holidays)
• Reaseheath say, "Reaseheath Mini Zoo is set in the scenic rural grounds of Reaseheath College. During your visit you will see species from around the world, why not catch a keeper talk to find out more about our collection."
• Good to know: venue is wheelchair accessible, there are wheelchair-accessible toilet facilities. Reaseheath Mini Zoo is fully inclusive. We have a quiet room available, sensory bags to borrow. More info on accessibility here: Accessibility - Reaseheath Zoo Quieter times are generally Saturday before 11am or after 2.30pm or Sunday before 11am. 
• For further information please email Zoo@reaseheath.ac.uk or call 01270613222 (opt 1 for the zoo)
• No need to book in advance, please note only card payments are accepted.
• Cost: £8 adults, £7 concessions, Children (4-15) £1 when ticket is purchased alongside a full paying adult or concession ticket. age 3 and under free, one free essential carer per disabled visitor (for further details see Opening times and prices) 

Cosmic Kids - crafts in space (age 6+)

• Mitchell Arts Centre, Broad Street, Hanley, ST1 4HG
• Monday 16 Feb, 11am - Cosmic collograph printing
• Friday 20 Feb, 11am - 3D spaceship windows
• MAC say: “Our workshops can support those who have special educational needs and can be adapted to wheelchair users. Please let us know in advance so we can plan for it. Communication support can be provided for children and parents with hearing impariment - please email to arrange”.
• Pop into the event on Monday 16 Feb for free soup and a sandwich.
• Book at place by calling 01782 409 307. More information from education@mitchellartscentre.co.uk and Mitchell Arts Centre
• £5 - ticket admits 1 child to create 1 piece, with 1 observing adult.

Claynauts (age 7+) - in partnership with HSL Pottery

• Mitchell Arts Centre, Broad Street, Hanley, ST1 4HG
• Tuesday 17 Feb, 11am
• Thursday 19 Feb, 11am
• MAC say: “An immersive clay-play adventure where kids solve missions with their hands and take home their creations."
• "Our workshops can support those who have special educational needs and can be adapted to wheelchair users. Please let us know in advance so we can plan for it. Communication support can be provided for children and parents with hearing impariment - please email to arrange”.
• Pop into this event to enjoy free soup and a sandwich.
• Book at place by calling 01782 409 307. More information from education@mitchellartscentre.co.uk and Mitchell Arts Centre
• £5 - ticket admits one adult and one child with one fired piece of clay.

Make and Bake session - Valentine's cupcakes and Mother's Day cards

• Spitfire Cafe Bar, Mitchell Arts Centre, Broad Street, Hanley, ST1 4HG
• Thursday 19 Feb, 11am
• A free, self-led, drop-in session at the Spitfire Cafe bar that allows children to create their own items around a variety of themes.
• More information from education@mitchellartscentre.co.uk and Mitchell Arts Centre
• All ages welcome
• FREE

K-Pop Demon Hunters event 

• Affinity Staffordshire, Talke, ST7 1XD
• Thursday 19 Feb
  • 11:00 – 11:30 | Live Show
  • 12:00 – 12:30 | Meet & Greet
  • 1:00 – 1:30 | Live Show
  • 2:00 – 2:30 | Meet & Greet
  • 3:00 – 3:30 | Live Show
• Free event, no need to book, for more info: What's On Blog | Affinity Staffs