Things to do over the summer holidays.

Week 4 (12 - 18 August)

Accessible canoeing and kayaking with Green Door

  • Tunstall Park, Queen's Avenue, Tunstall, ST6 6EE
  • Wednesday 14 August,  11am - 3pm (sessions last 30 minutes)
  • Friday 16 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. 

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

Dimensions Sensory Splash session

  • Dimensions Leisure Centre Scotia Road, Burslem, ST6 4ET
  • Friday 16 August, 7-8pm
  • Sunday 18 August, 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 Summer fair


Peter Pan family meet up


Birches Head Get Growing - extended Stay and Play session

  • The Conference Suite, The Bridge Centre, Birches Head Road, ST2 8DD
  • Friday 16 August, 10am - 1pm
  • Police visit, activities and a free light lunch
  • All ages welcome
  • Free

Online Audio Book Club for blind and partially sighted young people

  • Monday 12 August, 4 - 5pm
  • Thursday 15 August, 5 - 6pm
  • Online event for those age 8-25.
  • To find out more and book a place, visit www.rsbc.org.uk/events
  • Ages 8-25
  • Free

Caudwell Safe and Sound day

  • Caudwell International Children's Centre, Keele, ST5 5NT
  • Friday 16 August, 10am - 2pm
  • Workshops inclusing water safety, first aid, road safety, police, fire and rescue, and smart money.
  • Food available to buy or bring your own
  • For more information and to book your place call 01782 433 750, email events@caudwellchildren.com or see Safe and Sound Day - Caudwell Children
  • Free

Super 1s inclusive cricket session

  • Newcastle and Hartshill Cricket Club, Stafford Avenue, Newcastle, ST5 3BZ
  • Saturday 17 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

Meet the Longhorn Cattle

  • Oak Farm, Altrincham Road, Styal, Wilmslow, SK9 4JQ
  • Wednesday 14 August, 1-3pm
  • Meet some of the Longhorn cows and calves with the Countryside Rangers on hand to talk to you about the importance of the cattle in the management of country parks.There will also be activities for children to help learn more about the cattle.
  • For more information please see Meet the Longhorns (cheshireeast.gov.uk) or call 01625 374 790 to check this meets your accessibilty requirements.
  • £5 per adult, children 16 and under go free

SEN Multisports session with Stoke City FC


Peter Pan Stay and Play session

  • Monday 12 August, 10am - 12pm: Bescura Hubb, Hamil Rd, Tunstall, ST6 1AW
  • Tuesday 13 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

Our Space Family Session 

  • Our Space, The Brook Centre,Stanier Street, Newcastle, ST5 2SU.
  • Wednesday 14 August, 1:30 - 4pm
  • Saturday 17 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

Our Space Social Evening (16+)

  • Our Space, The Brook Centre,Stanier Street, Newcastle, ST5 2SU.
  • Wednesday 14 August, 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.

Wheelchair basketball with Stoke Spitfires - juniors session

  • Ormiston Stanley Matthews’s Academy Blurton. ST3 3JD
  • Every Sunday in August, 11am - 12pm
  • Inclusive for all, for both wheelchair users and non-wheelchair users
  • Chairs are supplied
  • For more information please contact stokespitfireswbc@gmail.com
  • £5 per person, but families pay for only one child if more than one sibling attends
  • Age 8+

Architects of Air: Luminarium, with Appetite

  • Hanley Park, Cleveland Rd, ST1 4DX
  • Wednesday 14 August: 1pm - 7pm
  • Thursday 15 August: 1pm - 7pm
  • Friday 16 August: 11am - 5pm
  • This summer, Architects of Air will be bringing the Luminarium to Hanley Park! The Luminarium is an inflatable and highly visual installation that uses colour and light with an ambient soundscape. See more about this in the below link from Architects of Air’s website.
  • This will be accessible for wheelchair users and people with disabilities.
  • For more info please see: appetite.org.uk/event/luminarium-at-hanley-park/
  • 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

BeeActive Abbey Hill SEND Holiday Club

  • Abbey Hill School, Box Lane, Meir, ST3 5PP
  • Monday 12 August - GB basketball masterclass
  • Olympic-themed holiday club
  • Find out more and book online
  • Sessions for ages 5-11 and 12-16
  • Cost:
    • full day: 9:00am - 4pm - £48
    • morning - 9am - 12pm - £24
    • afternoon - 1pm - 4pm - £24

Make bottle oven hats at Gladstone Pottery Museum

  • Uttoxeter Rd, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent ST3 1PQ
  • Friday 16 August, Drop in 11am – 3pm.
  • Have a go at making your own bottle oven hat. Print bricks onto your bottle ovens using quick print and paint.
  • £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.)

Tales in the Park

  • Tuesday 13 August, 11am - 3pm: Fenton Park, Victoria Road, ST4 2HQ
  • Friday 16 August, 11am - 3pm: Hanley Park, Cleveland Road, ST1 4DX
  • A free family storytelling festival from the Literacy Trust in partnership with Stoke-on-Trent Libraries.
  • Storytelling, draw-alongs, free books, facepainting, crafts, pop-up sports, a bouncy castle and more!
  • For more information visit literacytrust.org.uk/stoke
  • All ages
  • Free

Make a clay owl pot at the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery

  • Bethesda St, Hanley, ST1 3DW
  • Wednesday 14 August
  • Thursday 15 August
  • Drop in activity 10:30-12:00 and 13:00-3:00
  • Have you seen Ozzy Owl in the Ceramics Gallery? Have a go at making your own owl pot from airdrying clay.
  • 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.

Karaoke Picnic with Friends of Yeaman Street Park


A day at the seaside with Family Hubs

  • Monday 12 August, 10am – 12pm: Bentilee Family Hub, Dawlish Drive, ST2 0HW
  • Tuesday 13 August, 11am – 3pm: Fenton Park, off Victoria Road ST4 2HQ
  • Wednesday 14 August, 1pm – 3pm: Tunstall Family Hub, 142 High Street, ST6 5TP
  • Friday 16 August, 11am – 3pm: Hanley Park, Cleveland Road, ST1 4DX
  • Join us for beach themed fun and games. Enjoy our sensory sand and water play, try your hand at crab fishing, blow some bubbles, race paper planes and join in our terrific treasure hunt.
  • See www.facebook.com/stokefamilyhubs for more information
  • Free
  • Ages 0-12

Tutorage Music and Science Summer Club: Stellar Space Rockets

  • St John's Centre, Newcastle Road, Trent Vale, ST4 6QD
  • Thursday 15 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-yavmezg
  • Cost: £18, but 'pay what you can' pricing available.
  • Ages 4-6 and 7-11

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

Port Vale disability multi-sports day


Wildlife walk at Longton Park with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust


Family arts and crafts sessions

  • Caverswall Creative Hub, The Auctioneers Arms, The Green, Caverswall, ST11 9EQ
  • Wednesday 14 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