Things to do over the summer holidays
Monday 11 August - Sunday 17 August
SEND-specific activities
Super 1s inclusive cricket session (ages 10-25)
- Newcastle and Hartshill Cricket Club, Stafford Avenue, Newcastle, ST5 3BZ
- Saturday 16 August, 9:30am – 11am
- Free inclusive cricket sessions 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
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.
Tales in the Park (0-14 years)
- Tuesday 12 August, 11am - 3pm: Longton Park, Trentham Road, Dresden, ST3 4AZ
- Friday 15 August, 11am - 3pm: Burslem Park, Moorland Road, ST6 1EA
- The Literacy Trust invites all families from across the city to 'Tales in the Park' taking place this summer! These family-friendly storytelling festivals are completely free and promise a day filled with fun and creativity for children of all ages.Highlights include:
- Captivating storytelling sessions
- Interactive draw-along sessions
- Free books for the children
- Facepainting and craft activities
- Pop-up sports
- Bouncy castle
- And much more!
- Suitable for ages 0-14
- Free
Make and Bake session - marshmallow sticks and fortune tellers
- Mitchell Arts Centre, Broad Street, Hanley, ST1 4HG
- Thursday 7 August, 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.
- No booking is required, but it's recommended to arrive early to get a reservation
- More information from education@mitchellartscentre.co.uk and Mitchell Arts Centre
- All ages welcome
- FREE
Tots' Film Club
- Mitchell Arts Centre, Broad Street, Hanley, ST1 4HG
- Thursday 21 August, 10am: Wallace and Gromit – The Wrong Trousers & A Matter Of Loaf And Death
- MAC say: “Our Tots Films are ideal for your little ones; providing a relaxed environment for their first cinema experiences!”
- Good to know: the venue is wheelchair-accessible with wheelchair-accessible toilet facilities.
- For more information and to book a place see Mitchell Arts Centre or call 01782 409 307
- A child ticket is £4 and one accompanying adult ticket is free. Additional adult tickets are £4.
Family Film Club
- Mitchell Arts Centre, Broad Street, Hanley, ST1 4HG
- Thursday 21 August, 12pm: The Secret Life of Pets 2
- MAC say: “Whether you are introducing these films to your children for the first time or just look forward to enjoying them once again on the big screen this season we have chosen some of the most popular family films. No trailers or adverts. Film starts at 12 midday prompt. Film starts at advertised times so please arrive with plenty of time.This is a relaxed film screening. Due to high demand, please book your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment!"
- Good to know: the venue is wheelchair-accessible with wheelchair-accessible toilet facilities.
- For more information and to book a place see Mitchell Arts Centre or call 01782 409 307
- A child ticket is £4 and one accompanying adult ticket is free. Additional adult tickets are £4.