Easter Holidays Monday 3 - Friday 14 April 2023 Improving LIVES For ALL children and young people in Somerset with a disability or additional needs *You DO NOT have to be referred to any service to access these activities, unless otherwise stated.
Monday 3 April
EAQ Manor Farm
Owl Street, Stocklinch, Ilminster, TA19 9JG.
An outdoor, activity-based adventure involving horses, arts & crafts, den building, exploring nature & much more. 4 x 2 hour 1:1 sessions per day: 10am-12pm & 1-3pm. For 6-14yrs. Costs £15 per session.
To book, please call Ian Roberts 01460 394375 or email enquiries@eaqmanorfarm.co.uk
Tuesday 4 April
Ark
Ark at Egwood, TA16 5QN. Outdoor activities, including meeting the animals, Easter/ spring arts and crafts and toasting marshmallows. 10am-2pm. For 5-18yrs. £1 a head for young people. £3 a head for parents and carers to cover lunch & refreshment costs.
To book, please call Matt Laughton on 07751645849 or email Matt@arkategwood.com
Wednesday 5 April
EAQ Manor Farm
Owl Street, Stocklinch, Ilminster, TA19 9JG.
An outdoor, activity-based adventure involving horses, arts & crafts, den building, exploring nature & much more. 4 x 2 hour 1:1 sessions per day: 10am-12pm and 1-3pm. For 6-14yrs. Costs £15 per session.
To book, please call Ian Roberts 01460 394375 or email enquiries@eaqmanorfarm.co.uk
Thursday 6 April
Community Inclusion Activity
Team Family Day
Crealy, Sidmouth Road, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1DR. Fun filled day with rides, animals and more! 10am-3pm. All ages. £10 per person.
To book, call 07977412199 from 10am on Tuesday 14 March
Friday 7 April
Green Goblins
Riverside Church, The Exchange, Hamilton Rd, Taunton, TA1 2EQ. Pokemon & Yu-Gi-Oh Trading Card Games, Board Games, D&D Roleplay Games. 6-10:30pm. For ages 10 and over. First time free, £4 thereafter. To book, call Michael Ford on 07733 066157 or email michael.ford91@outlook.com
3rd
Nova Sports
Critchill School, Nunney Road, Frome, BA11 4LB.
Harry’s Hydro: A chance for families who have disabled children to swim together in a specialist hydrotherapy pool. 10am-12pm.All ages. Costs £20 per family.
To book, please email Jenny Rutter at bookings@ novasportsandcoaching.co.uk
Owl Street, Stocklinch, Ilminster, TA19 9JG.
An outdoor, activity-based adventure involving horses, arts & crafts, den building, exploring nature & much more. 4 x 2 hour 1:1 sessions per day: 10am-12pm & 1-3pm. For 6-14yrs. Costs £15 per session.
To book, please call Ian Roberts 01460 394375 or email enquiries@ eaqmanorfarm.co.uk
5th
SASP
Blackbrook Leisure Centre, Taunton, TA1 2RW
An inclusive roller skating session for children with disabilities and their siblings/ families. 12-1:30pm. For 8-18yrs. £3.50 per person.
To book, please call Natasha Snow on 01278 653990 or email NSnow@SASP.co.uk
Owl Street, Stocklinch, Ilminster, TA19 9JG.
An outdoor, activity-based adventure involving horses, arts & crafts, den building, exploring nature & much more. 4 x 2 hour 1:1 sessions per day: 10am-12pm & 1-3pm. For 6-14yrs. Costs £15 per session
To book, please call Ian Roberts 01460 394375 or email enquiries@eaqmanorfarm.co.uk
Wilderwoods
Wilderwoods Forest School, Drayton Woods, Drayton, Langport TA10 0JZ. Spring Bushcraft Day Camp! Make a shelter, light a fire and cook wild food. 10am-3pm. £15 per child (support adults no charge) Siblings of same family: £12.50. For 8-16yrs.
To book, call Hannah Aitken on 01458 252463 or email hannah@wilderwoods.org
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EAQ Manor Farm
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EAQ Manor Farm
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Minehead Eye
Minehead Eye, 1 Mart Rd, Minehead, TA24 5BJ. Holiday activity sensory sessions, including lego club, sensory room, arts & crafts and music.
2-5pm. Costs £1 per person. For 4-13yrs.
Please book via https://mineheadeye.co.uk or email reception @minehead-eye.co.uk
4th
Community Inclusion Activity Team Young Person’s Day Hollywood Bowl, Heron gate, Taunton, TA1 2LP.
2 Games of bowling and lunch. Young people new to our service will need to attend with a parent/carer or if 1-1 support is required. 11:15am-2pm for ages 8-18yrs. Costs £10 pp.
To book, call 07977 412199 from 10am on 14th March.
5th
Nova Sports
Mendip Activity Centre, BS25 5PQ. Mendip activity day including air rifle shooting, bushcraft and frisbee golf! 10am-3pm. For 7-16yrs. Costs £20 per person.
To book, please call 07805 813840 or email alex@ novasportsandcoaching.co.uk
6th
Wilderwoods
Wilderwoods Forest School, Drayton Woods, Drayton, Langport TA10 0JZ. Spring Play Afternoon!
Exploration Spring Trail, games, Easter crafts & free play.
2-4:30pm. £8 per child, £14 per family (max 3 children to 1 adult). For 4-10yrs.
To book, call Hannah Aitken on 01458 252463 or email hannah@wilderwoods.org
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The Mendip School
Edmund Rack Road, Prestleigh, Shepton Mallet, BA4 4FZ. Playschemes including swimming, softplay, virtual reality, as well as Family Event Days. Contact Talia for more information. 9am-3pm. £25 per day & subsidised for free school meals and pupil premium students. For 8-18 yrs for playschemes. All ages for family outings.
To book, please call Talia Presley on 01749838040 or email Playscheme@ themendipschool.com
4th
Escape Support Group
Techniquest @ Cardiff: Tecnhiquest, Stuart Street, Cardiff, CF10 5BW. Visit the Science & Discovery Centre in Cardiff Bay- transport included. Pick up from Taunton Town Football Club & Bridgwater Coach station. 8:30am pick up. 6pm drop off. For 0-17yrs Adult/ Child @ £11.13 Carer @£6.80
Under 2 Free.
To book, please call Angela Farrow on 01823 442160 or email bookings@ escapesupportgroup.com
Nova Sports
Mendip Activity Centre BS25 5PQ
A ski lesson on the dry-slopes of Mendip Activity Centre! Young people supported by an experienced Nova ski-instructor.
3.30-5pm. £20 per person.
Ages 8-16yrs
To book, please email Jenny Rutter at bookings@ novasportsandcoaching.co.uk
Saturday 8 April
Auesome Chard
Meet at Chard area young person’s centre, Essex Close, Chard, TA20 1RH.
Venue: Freshwater Beach Holiday Park, Burton Bradstock, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 4PT.
Trip to Freshwater Beach Holiday Park swimming pool and bowling with transport provided from Chard. Leave Chard at 7:45am. Arrive at venue at 8.30am. For 0-18yrs. Costs £3 per person.
To book call Gary Molloy 07871985311 or email garymolloy@live.co.uk
3rd
Purple Elephant
The Key Centre, Feltham Lane, Frome BA11 5AJ. Make clay birds and Easter nests! Lunch included! 10am-12pm. £2 per child donation.
To book, please contact Lenka Grimes: lenkagrimes@ purpleelephant.org.uk
4th
Purple Elephant
Trinity Church Hall, Trinity Street, Frome BA11 3DE
Family cookery sessions plus a meal! 2 separate sessions: 10am-12pm and 1.30-3.30pm. £2 per child donation.
To book, please contact Lenka Grimes: lenkagrimes@ purpleelephant.org.uk
5th
Minehead Eye
Minehead Eye, 1 Mart Rd, Minehead, TA24 5BJ. Holiday activity sensory sessions, including lego club, sensory room, arts & crafts and music. 2-5pm. Costs £1 per person. For 4-13yrs. Please book via https:// mineheadeye.co.uk or email reception@mineheadeye.co.uk
WHAT’S ON ACROSS THE WEEK?
Monday 3 - Friday 14 April (excluding 7 & 10 April)
Brookside Academy, Street, BA16 0PR
A variety of indoor and outdoor activities, including arts & crafts, cookery, Wii games and sports! For 4-13 years (must be school age), 9am - 3pm, £24pp. For 14-18 years, 9am - 3pm, £27pp.
To book, please email Sandra Cinicola at extendedschools@brooksideacademy.co.uk
4th
SASP
Bridgwater & Taunton College (Bridgwater Campus), TA6 4PZ. An inclusive multi-sport & cricket session for young people with disabilities and their siblings. To include a variety of activities delivered by Bristol Bears Community Foundation and Somerset Cricket Foundation, such as rugby, cricket, basketball and dodgeball. 10am-12:30pm
To book, please call Natasha Snow on 01278 653990 or email NSnow@SASP.co.uk
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The Mendip School
Edmund Rack Road, Prestleigh, Shepton Mallet, BA4 4FZ. Playschemes including swimming, softplay, virtual reality, as well as Family Event Days. Contact Talia for more information. 9am-3pm. £25 per day & subsidised for free school meals and pupil premium students. For 8-18 yrs for playschemes. All ages for family outings.
To book, please call Talia Presley on 01749838040 or email Playscheme@ themendipschool.com
5th
Purple Elephant
Frome Football Club, Berkley Road, Frome BA11 2EH. Accessible multisport activity! 10am-12pm. £2 per child donation.
To book, please contact Lenka Grimes: lenkagrimes@ purpleelephant.org.uk
5th
Purple Elephant
Frome Football Club, Berkley Road, Frome BA11 2EH Drama workshop plus a meal! 1:30-3:30pm £2 per child donation.
To book, please contact Lenka Grimes: lenkagrimes@ purpleelephant.org.uk
Easter Holidays2 Week
Tuesday 11 April
Community Inclusion Activity
Team Family Day
Vivary Park, Fons George, Taunton, TA1 3JT.
Family day trip to Vivary Park high ropes/low rope, including climbing wall and totem pole! 10am-1pm. £10 per person.
All ages.
To book, call 07977412199 from 10am on Tuesday 14
Monday 10 April
Minehead Eye
Minehead Eye, 1 Mart Rd, Minehead, TA24 5BJ. Holiday activity sensory sessions, including lego club, sensory room, arts & crafts and music. 2-5pm. Costs £1 per person. For 4-13yrs.
Please book via https:// mineheadeye.co.uk or email reception@minehead-eye.co.uk
Wednesday 12 April
Graceful Badger
Wilderwoods Forest School, Drayton Woods, Drayton, Langport, TA10 0JZ. Exploration of the woods, bushcraft and campfire! 11am-3pm. For ages 4-16yrs. £15 per child. £12 per sibling (Max 3 children: 1 adult). Under twos free. Parent/carer free.
To book, please call 07780704118 or email gracefulbadgerforestschool@ gmail.com
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Graceful Badger
Wilderwoods Forest School, Drayton Woods, Drayton, Langport, TA10 0JZ.
Exploration of the woods, bushcraft & campfire! 11am-3pm. For ages 4-16yrs. £15 per child. £12 per sibling (Max 3 children: 1 adult).
Under twos free. Parent/carer free.
To book, please call 07780704118 or email gracefulbadgerforestschool@ gmail.com
12th
SASP
Bridgwater and Taunton Canal, Taunton. Fun-filled inclusive outdoor activities in conjunction with Adventure Therapy for young people with disabilities and their siblings. Time: TBC
To book, please call Natasha Snow on 01278 653990 or email NSnow@SASP.co.uk
Thursday 13 April
Community Inclusion Activity
Team Family Day
Longleat, Warminster, BA12 7NW.
Family day trip to LongleatAlice in Wonderland Easter Eggstavaganza! Discover various animals from around the world, including lions, tigers, red panda and sea lions! 10am-3pm. £15 per person. All ages.
To book, call 07977412199 from 10am on Tuesday 14 March
Friday 14 April
Ark
Ark at Egwood, TA16 5QN. Outdoor activities, including meeting the animals, Easter/ spring arts and crafts toasting marshmallows. 10am-2pm. For 5-18yrs. £1 a head for young people. £3 a head for parents and carers to cover lunch & refreshment costs.
To book, please call Matt Laughton on 07751645849 or email Matt@arkategwood.com
13th
Nova Sports
The Wave Bristol, BS35 5RE. Surfing sessions available for young people with additional needs! 10:30am-12pm 2:30-4pm £20 per child. For 7-18yrs.
To book, please call 07805 813840 or email alex@ novasportsandcoaching.co.uk
14th
Green Goblins
Riverside Church, The Exchange, Hamilton Rd, Taunton, TA1 2EQ.
Pokemon & Yu-Gi-Oh Trading Card Games, Board Games, D&D Roleplay Games.
6-10:30pm For ages 10 & over. First time free, £4 thereafter.
To book, call Michael Ford on 07733 066157 or email michael.ford91@outlook.com
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Neroche Woodlanders
Young Wood, Staple Fitzpaine, TA3 5AZ.
Seasonal forest school and campfire cooking activities! 11am-2pm. For 2-18yrs. £10 per family.
To book, please call Sarah Holdway on 07784 800641 or email sarah@ nerochewoodlanders.org/ info@nerochewoodlanders. org
12th
Neroche Woodlanders
Young Wood, Staple Fitzpaine, TA3 5AZ.
Seasonal forest school and campfire cooking activities! 11am-2pm. For 2-18yrs. £10 per family.
To book, please call Sarah Holdway on 07784 800641 or email sarah@ nerochewoodlanders.org/ info@nerochewoodlanders. org
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Purple Elephant
Trinity Church Hall, Trinity Street, Frome BA11 3DE
Family cookery sessions plus a meal! 10am-12pm. £2 per child donation.
To book, please contact Lenka Grimes: lenkagrimes@ purpleelephant.org.uk
12th
Nova Sports
Mendip Activity Centre, BS25 5PQ Mendip activity day including air rifle shooting, bushcraft and frisbee golf! 10am-3pm. For 7-16yrs. Costs £20 per person.
To book, please call 07805 813840 or email alex@ novasportsandcoaching.co.uk
13th
Purple Elephant
Frome Football Club, Berkley Road, Frome BA11 2EH. Accessible multisport activity! 10am-12pm. £2 per child donation.
To book, please contact Lenka Grimes: lenkagrimes@ purpleelephant.org.uk
14th
Home Start West Somerset
The Hub, Hopcott Road
Minehead TA24 6DJ. Soft play and a craft based Easter egg hunt! Lunch provided. 10am-2pm £2.50 per child. 18months-10yrs.
To book call 01643 707304 or email carol@homestart -westsomerset.org.uk
13th
Purple Elephant
Frome Football Club, Berkley Road, Frome BA11 2EH Drama workshop plus a meal! 1:30-3:30pm. £2 per child donation.
To book, please contact Lenka Grimes: lenkagrimes@ purpleelephant.org.uk
12th
Escape Support Group
Noah’s Ark: Clevedon Road, Wraxhall, BS48 1PG. Visit the animals at the zoo, including African elephants, giraffe, lions, rhinos and spectacled bears- transport included. Pick up from Taunton Town Football Club & Bridgwater Coach station. 9am pick up. 5pm drop off. For 0-17yrs. Adult/Child @ £12.45 Carer @ £6.80 Under 2 Free
To book, please call Angela Farrow on 01823 442160 or email bookings@ escapesupportgroup.com
12th
Purple Elephant
The Key Centre, Feltham Lane, Frome BA11 5AJ.
Fun and games around keeping ourselves and the planet healthy. Plus a meal! 2:30-4:30pm. £2 per child donation.
To book, please contact Lenka Grimes: lenkagrimes@ purpleelephant.org.uk
12th
Nova Sports
Mendip Activity Centre
BS25 5PQ. A ski lesson on the dry-slopes of Mendip Activity Centre! Young people supported by an experienced Nova skiinstructor. 3.30-5pm. £20 per person. Ages 8-16yrs
To book, please email Jenny Rutter at bookings@ novasportsandcoaching.co.uk
13th
The Mendip School
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The Mendip School
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Minehead Eye
Community Inclusion Activity Team ‘Spring’ themed activity packs, containing arts & crafts, puzzles, recipes and more! £2 per pack. Payment on delivery please.
To order, please email ciateam@somerset.gov.uk by 20th March with your child’s name, age, nature of disability, address, phone number and where we can safely leave the pack if you’re not in.
Delivery w/c 27th March
Minehead Eye, 1 Mart Rd, Minehead, TA24 5BJ. Holiday activity sensory sessions, including lego club, sensory room, arts & crafts and music. 2-5pm. Costs £1 per person. For 4-13yrs. Please book via https:// mineheadeye.co.uk or email reception@minehead-eye. co.uk
Edmund Rack Road, Prestleigh, Shepton Mallet, BA4 4FZ. Playschemes including swimming, softplay, virtual reality, as well as Family Event Days. Contact Talia for more information. 9am-3pm. £25 per day & subsidised for free school meals & pupil premium students. For 8-18 yrs for playschemes. All ages for family outings.
To book, please call Talia Presley on 01749838040 or email Playscheme@ themendipschool.com
Edmund Rack Road, Prestleigh, Shepton Mallet, BA4 4FZ. Playschemes including swimming, softplay, virtual reality, as well as Family Event Days. Contact Talia for more information. 9am-3pm. £25 per day & subsidised for free school meals & pupil premium students. For 8-18 yrs for playschemes. All ages for family outings.
To book, please call Talia Presley on 01749838040 or email Playscheme@ themendipschool.com
Children’s Autism Outreach Team CAOT: If you are known to CAOT please go to the Local Offer for more details or call your allocated CAOT worker for all CAOT holiday activities.
Key for activities:
Family Activity - for all members of the family to attend and enjoy
Child/Young person can attend on their own under group supervision or with parent/carer if additional 1:1 support is required - please call the organisation to have a chat
Child/young person must attend with a parent or carer
Staff provided by the organisation to support the child/young person 1:1 if required - please call the organisation to see what they can provide as this may not include personal care
Some parts of the activity are wheelchair accessible please call the organisation to find out more
Accessible changing facilities are available please call the venue to find out more
Useful Information
Who are the people offering the activities? Organisations who have experience of working with children and young people with a disability or additional need and their families. Activities can be adapted to suit the children and young people who would like to attend. Please call them to chat about your child / young person’s needs.
Activities offered by the Community Inclusion and Activity TeamDependant on the child / young person needs, we can provide a day out without parent / carer as we offer group supervision. If it is the first time your child / young person has accessed a trip with our team, a parent / carer will need to attend. We require payment a minimum of 2 weeks prior to the day. Please note, spaces for children and young people with a disability or additional need will be prioritised first, with spaces offered to siblings once bookings have closed if we have room. Online payment at www.somerset.gov.uk/cwd
Don’t forget our Activity Day Passes - Available to ALL families in Somerset with a child or young person with a disability or additional need - Puxton Park, Noah’s Ark, Abbotsbury, Ferne Animal Sanctuary, Hestercombe gardens, Court farm. Please email CIATeam@somerset.gov.uk to find out more or visit www.somerset.gov.uk/cwd to view the flyer.
Activities aimed at young people/teenagers/young adults
Max Card - A FREE card for all children and young people with a disability or additional need in Somerset aged 0-25 years. This card can be used at many places all over the UK offering discounts and special rates when you show the card. Visit www.mymaxcard.co.uk for more info. Cards can ONLY be issued by Somerset County Council to people living in Somerset. Call 01823 358117 or email ciateam@somerset.gov.uk
If you would like help with the calendar and how to access activities please email the team ciateam@somerset.gov.uk
