Things to do over the summer holidays.

Week 6 (26 August - 1 September)

Marvellous Me with Family Hubs                                                    

  • Tuesday 27 August, 10am – 12pm: Hazel Trees, Duke Street, Fenton, ST4 3NR
  • Wednesday 28 August, 10am – 12pm: Stoke North, Bishops Road, Chell Heath, ST6 6QW
  • Thursday 29 August, 10am – 12pm: Thomas Boughey, College Road, Shelton, ST4 2DQ
  • Friday 30 August, 10am – 12pm: Bentilee Family Hub, Dawlish Drive, ST2 0HW
  • In the last week of the holidays we are celebrating you! Make a hand print hanger draw a selfie, visit our positivitree, take part in mindfulness activities, create a fortune teller and take part in party games.
  • See www.facebook.com/stokefamilyhubs for more information
  • Free
  • Ages 0-12

Dimensions Sensory Splash session

  • Dimensions Leisure Centre Scotia Road, Burslem, ST6 4ET
  • Friday 30 August, 7-8pm
  • Sunday 1 September, 9-10am
  • A SEND sensory family session will be in a fun-filled environment designed to stimulate and engage different senses.
  • *Payment required when booking to secure your spot*
  • £4.90 per person, carers free.
  • For more information and booking: • Call us at 01782 233500 • Email us at dimensions@stoke.gov.uk

CAFAG - Farm on Wheels

Relaxed and Makaton-signed perfomance - Imprints: Tales from the New Wild

  • Bolton Gate Farm, Leek Road, Weston Coyney, ST3 5BD
  • Thursday 29 August, 11:30am
  • Other performances (all accessible) 
    • Thursday 29 August 2pm, 4.30pm
    • Friday 30 August: 2pm, 4.30pm and 7pm 
    • Saturday 31 August: 2pm, 4.30pm and 7pm 
  • Family friendly outdoor theatre show with puppets and music
  • Community led arts project with Bolton Gate Arts, Artshill Performer Group and Redthing Creations
  • All ages
  • Pay as you feel
  • For more information and to get tickets see boltongatefarm.co.uk/imprintsproject, call 01782 528 123 or email arts@boltongatefarm.co.uk

Our Space club sessions

  • Our Space, The Brook Centre,Stanier Street, Newcastle, ST5 2SU.
  • Our Space Juniors (ages 8-11) - Tuesday 6pm - 8pm
  • Our Space Seniors (ages 11-15) - Thursday 6pm - 8pm
  • Our Space Plus+ (young adults aged 15+) - Friday 6:30 - 9pm
  • A regular activity for children with disabilities to socialise, make friends and have fun.
  • All places must be booked in advance.
  • Please contact office@ourspacestaffs.org.uk for details, or phone us on  01782 436758.
  • £5.00 per child / £10.00 for a family with up to 3 children and £2.00 for any additional siblings (Annual membership of £25 per family is required after the first session)
  • All ages

Accessible canoeing and kayaking with Green Door

  • Tunstall Park, Queens Avenue, ST6 6EE
  • Wednesday 28 August,  11am - 3pm (sessions last 30 minutes)
  • Friday 30 August, 11am - 3pm (sessions last 30 minutes)
  • Canoeing and kayaking sessions, supported by instructors. There are a range of unique adaptations for those with disabilities and supported needs.
  • Please see Accessible Canoeing and Kayaking gallery (green-door.org.uk) for more information
  • No need to book, just turn up and paddle!
  • Suitable for all ages apart from babies.
  • £6 per adult, £4 per child (16 and under). You will have 30 minutes on the water. 

Tots’ Summer Film Club – A Grand Day Out and The Wrong Trousers

  • Mitchell Arts Centre, Broad Street, Hanley, ST1 4HG
  • Tuesday 27 August: 10am
  • MAC say: “Our Tots Films are ideal for your little ones; providing a relaxed environment for their first cinema experiences!”
  • For more information and to book a place see https://mitchellartscentre.co.uk/ or call 01782 409 307

A child ticket is £4 and one accompanying adult ticket is free. Additional adult tickets are £4.

Wildlife walk at Longton Park with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust

Super 1s inclusive cricket session

  • Newcastle and Hartshill Cricket Club, Stafford Avenue, Newcastle, ST5 3BZ
  • Saturday 31 August, 9:30am – 11am
  • Free inclusive cricket sessions for ages 10-25.
  • For more information and to book contact s.lightfoot@staffordshirecricket.co.uk
  • Ages 10-25
  • Free

Our Space Family Session 

  • Our Space, The Brook Centre,Stanier Street, Newcastle, ST5 2SU.
  • Wednesday 28 August 1:30 - 4pm
  • Saturday 31 August, 1:30 - 4pm
  • A chance for the whole family (including siblings who do not have any additional needs) to come and use the facilities together.
  • All places must be booked in advance.
  • Please contact office@ourspacestaffs.org.uk for details, or phone us on  01782 436758.
  • £5.00 per child / £10.00 for a family with up to 3 children and £2.00 for any additional siblings (Annual membership of £25 per family is required after the first session)
  • All ages

Breakthrou' Families

  • Newfriars College, Castle Grove, off Newhouse Road, Bucknall, ST2 8BH
  • Wednesday 28 August, 10:30am - 3pm
  • Summer workshops for wheelchair users with complex needs, the parent/carers and siblings
  • A day of movement, games and activities and the opportunity to meet new people. We will be joined by a puppet maker who will start to co-design with the group, our very own sensory puppet!
  • If you are new to FRONTLINEdance please register your attendance here: Breakthrou'dance - Registration Form (office.com)
  • For more information/to book your place, visit Summer Programme 2024! (mailchi.mp) telephone 07356 072991 or email hello@frontlinedance.co.uk
  • All ages welcome
  • Free, but donations accepted

Breakthrou' Wheelchair Users - youth and adult taster sessions

  • Newfriars College, Castle Grove, off Newhouse Road, Bucknall, ST2 8BH
  • Wednesday 28 August
    • 1pm - 2pm (under 16s)
    • 2:30pm - 3:30pm (over 16s)
  • Fund and relaxed wheelchair dance taster sessions, open to all abilities and ages.
  • A range of dance styles and music.
  • If you are new to FRONTLINEdance please register your attendance here: Breakthrou'dance - Registration Form (office.com)
  • For more information/to book your place, visit Summer Programme 2024! (mailchi.mp) telephone 07356 072991 or email hello@frontlinedance.co.uk
  • All ages welcome
  • Free, but donations accepted

Our Space Social Evening (16+)

  • Our Space, The Brook Centre,Stanier Street, Newcastle, ST5 2SU.
  • Wednesday 24 July, 6:30 - 9pm
  • Come along to socialise. make friends and take part in a range of activities such as arts and crafts, games and pool, within a friendly and relaxed environment.
  • This is a social for over 16s only - an event for teenagers and adults with a disability.
  • Please contact office@ourspacestaffs.org.uk for details, or phone us on  01782 436758.
  • Age 16+
  • £5.00 per person, carers free. This is a drop in session but if you are planning to bring a large group then please let Our Space know.

Little Growers stay and play

  • Room G11, The Bridge Centre, Birches Head Road, ST2 8DD
  • Friday 30 August, 10am - 12pm
  • Toys and crafts for all ages, indoor sensory room, outdoor activities, clothes swap and toy library
  • For more information contact admin@bhgg.org.uk 
  • All ages welcome
  • Free

Football session – deaf, girls only, with Milton United FC

  • Milton United F.C., Millrise Road, Milton, ST2 7DN
  • Mondays 5pm – 6pm
  • Girls only football coaching sessions for ages 5-11 and 12-16
  • To find out more and book a place please contact mulfc.enquiries@aol.com
  • Ages 5-11 and 12-16
  • £3 per session

Make wide mouth clay animals at Gladstone Pottery Museum

  • Uttoxeter Rd, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent ST3 1PQ
  • Friday 30 August, Drop in 11am – 3pm.
  • Using items from nature, for example different leaves and fir cones, make a clay tile and decorate it with patterns from nature.
  • £3 + normal admission charges. Adults: £8.50 Children: £5.95 (4 – 16 years inclusive) Concessions: £6.95 (Students and over 65's) 
  • (Gladstone’s Annual Pass provides outstanding value if you plan on visiting the museum more than once. Adult passes cost £12.95 each – children and concessions £10.95 each – and entitle the user to free entry for 12 months.)

Family arts and crafts sessions

  • Caverswall Creative Hub, The Auctioneers Arms, The Green, Caverswall, ST11 9EQ
  • Wednesday 28 August, 1pm - 3pm
  • Each session will focus on a different arts and crafts project. 
  • Sessions are adapted for all abilities but please note that the venue for this activity is upstairs.
  • For more information and to book please contact through the Facebook page 
  • All ages welcome
  • £6 per adult, £4 per child

Wild about Brampton: fun for 7 & under

  • Brampton Museum, Newcastle, ST5 0QP
  • Wednesday 28 August 10:30am  
  • Learn, make and have fun outdoors! Perfect for under 7s with older siblings welcome.
  • For the summer session, we'll be exploring wiggly worms! We'll look for worms and their castings, read Superworm by Julia Donaldson, and take part in other activities linked to the story.
  • We play and explore whatever the weather so please make sure children and adults are all dressed suitably.
  • To find out more information about the event and venue, and to book tickets, please visit Wild about Brampton: fun for 7 & under at Brampton Museum event tickets from TicketSource
  • £5 per child but Brampton Museum say, "We know that times are tough financially right now. If you would like to attend but cannot afford the ticket price please contact us at bramptonmuseum@newcastle-staffs.gov.uk or on 01782 619705 and we can arrange some free tickets."
  • Ages 7 and under, but older siblings are welcome.

Make plasticine woodland scenes at the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery

  • Bethesda St, Hanley, ST1 3DW
  • Wednesday 28 August
  • Thursday 29 August
  • Drop in activity 10:30-12:00 and 13:00-3:00
  • Taking inspiration from the Wild Woods exhibition make a painting from nature using plasticine instead of paint.
  • No need to book in advance. Call 01782 23 23 23 for more information or visit www.stokemuseums.org.uk/pmag
  • £3 per child. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Tutorage Music and Science Summer Club: Brilliant Bubbles

  • St John's Centre, Newcastle Road, Trent Vale, ST4 6QD
  • Thursday 22 August, 1:30pm - 5:30pm
  • SEND-inclusive themed sessions with music, science and social activities. The venue is wheelchair accessible. Tutorage say, "We will ensure that all of our activities are run in a way that allows for everyone to participate. Our staff are trained to work with young people with additional needs."
  • For more information and to book visit https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/tutorage/t-eamrjdj
  • Cost: £18, but 'pay what you can' pricing available.
  • Ages 4-6 and 7-11

Peter Pan Stay and Play session

  • Tuesday 27 August, 9:30-11:30am: The Indi Club, Ralph Drive, Sneyd Green, ST1 6HZ
  • These relaxed and friendly sessions are for families with young children aged under 5 who require extra support. You do not need a diagnosis to attend.
  • For more information or to book please email familysupport@thepeterpancentre.co.uk
  • Ages 0-5
  • £5

SPACE sessions 

  • The SPACE scheme is running fun activities for 8-17 year olds during the school summer holiday across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, including some SEND-focused sessions. 
  • The contact details of the session providers are available in the session details, please contact them with any specific questions.
  • Many varied activities including sports, creative, fun days, days out, outdoor and learning.
  • Activities can be viewed and booked at https://staffordshirespace.uk/
  • Ages: 8-17
  • Cost: varies - some activities are free, some are payable

Wildchild Activities in Clayton with Better Together

Cute and NOT so cuddly

SEN session - role play at Appletree Town 

  • UNIT 6, Loomer Road Industrial Estate, Newcastle ST5 7LB
  • Sunday 1 September, 9am - 11am
  • Sessions designed for children with special educational needs who may find it difficult to navigate a busy town. 
  • Booking through the website: You can book your play session here. Contact 01782 914 224 for more information.
  • Age 1+
  • £10.90 per child, £2.50 per adult.