Sense holidays 2017
Tailor-made holidays full of fun, friendship and new experiences
Welcome to the 2017 Sense holidays brochure Sense holidays are fun, ambitious and, most importantly, centred on the needs, wants and aspirations of the holidaymaker.
Our holidays give children, young people and adults the opportunity to meet new people, have fun and try new and exciting things – whether that be snow tubing, swimming in the sea or sharing an ice cream with friends. They also give parents and carers a much needed break. This year, we have 20 exciting and varied holidays on offer, including lots of old favourites and a few that are ‘new for 2017’. There is something for everyone, from spending the week floating down a canal or sailing on the high seas, to escaping to the country on a farm or woodland break, or even trying something adventurous on an outdoor activity holiday.
Here’s why our holidays are special: • Over 40 years’ experience delivering holidays for people with multi-sensory impairments • A personalised approach – each holiday is planned around the needs and interests of holidaymakers • Experienced leaders • Trained and passionate volunteers.
“The holiday couldn’t have been better; it was like he had designed it himself. The leader was utterly brilliant, and a huge thank you to the volunteers. A gold star and a tick from us” Parent
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“Every day there was a different activity or new adventure to keep me busy” Holidaymaker
Applying for a holiday We provide holidays for people with diverse abilities and needs, including: • Sensory impairments • Physical and cognitive impairments • Complex medical needs
Our holidays are extremely popular and we are unable to offer everyone who applies a place. We give priority to applicants who have dual or multi-sensory impairments and, for our adult holidays, to those living at home with their families.
To apply, please complete our application form and return it to us by Friday 17 February 2017. • Autism After this date, any applications we receive will be offered a place on our waiting list. We keep • Related communication difficulties. a small number of emergency spaces available We specialise in supporting people with for those in need at short notice. Please get in multiple complex needs. There is no age limit touch with us if you need an application form. and we welcome people of all ages to apply for our holidays. If you are over the age of 60 you might prefer to join our Holiday Plus programme (please contact us for more details). • Life-limiting conditions
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“The venue was perfect for me, all on one floor, a bath and a swimming pool as well as beautiful surroundings” Holidaymaker
Getting it right for you Each holiday is managed by one or more of our experienced leaders. Our leaders have specialist understanding of building personalised group breaks for people with multi-sensory impairments, complex communication, and a range of learning disabilities and physical health issues. Leaders will work with holidaymakers and their parents/carers to co-create a holiday experience that is right for them. This leads to a valuable and enjoyable holiday for each and every person. Sense has considerable experience of providing volunteer-led services and creating a safe environment where holidaymakers and volunteers take a journey together, build relationships, explore new situations and step outside of their comfort zone. On the break itself, holidaymakers receive a minimum of one-to-one support at all times. Depending on each person’s needs, the level of support may be higher. This will enable them to participate in a range of social and physical activities and, in many cases, have the opportunity to try things they have never done before.
Contact the Holidays Team Tel: 0300 330 9250 Text: 0300 330 9252 holidays@sense.org.uk 4
Holiday venues and accessibility Every year we return to some of our holidaymakers’ favourite venues, as well as add a few new ones (look out for three ‘new for 2017’ holidays in this year’s brochure). We visit all new holiday venues to ensure they meet the needs of our groups. In this brochure, we have marked the venues as either wheelchair accessible or easy walker. The wheelchair access icon means the venue has been adapted for someone who is a wheelchair user. However, the level of access varies from purpose-built accommodation to venues that offer minor adaptations, such as wider doorways and ramps. All easy walker venues have at least one downstairs bedroom and may be suitable for occasional wheelchair users. As a new feature this year, we have also added a symbol to identify venues with ceiling track hoists in at least part of the venue. Where a holiday is identified as wheelchair accessible and doesn’t have this symbol we will provide mobile hoists where possible. We have divided our holidays into three different age ranges: children, young people and adults. These age ranges are flexible – so, if there is a holiday you are really interested in but you are just outside the age range, please note this on your application form. Please feel free to contact us before applying to discuss the various options available.
Holiday map
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Week 1 1 Sycamore Lodge 2 Oak Lodge 3 Brickhouse Farm Week 2 4 Macaroni Wood A 5 Canal Adventure 6 Barnstondale
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Week 3 7 Whitehouse Farm 8 Ribby Hall 9 Macaroni Wood B 10 Hall Farm 11 Maritime Adventure
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Week 4 12 Kyte Lodge 13 Kestral Lodge 14 Macaroni Wood C 15 Broadstairs Folk Festival 16 Standon Bowers
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Week 5 17 Beamsley 18 Macaroni Wood D 19 Conygre Farm 20 Pwllgwilym
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What do the symbols mean? Accommodation
Cottage
Camping
Holiday village
Boat
Horse riding centre
Lodge
Activity centre
Age group
Children
Adults
Young people
Location
Group size
Accessibility
Seaside
Small
Easy walker
On the water
Medium
Wheelchair access
Countryside
Large
Ceiling track hoist
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Week 1
Lodge
Countryside
Small group
Wheelchair access
Sycamore Lodge DATE
LOCATION
GROUP SIZE
21 to 28 July 2017
Derby
3 adults
“We didn’t stop doing amazing things!” Adults
Sycamore Lodge is located in the National Forest and has wheelchair access and an accessible wet room. There is a variety of activities on offer, including archery, obstacle courses and the National Forest Activity Farm. There are also pretty woodland walks and cosy pubs for dinner! Our volunteers will support you to try each activity in your own time. They will also support you to try new things, express yourself and form relationships with peers.
Previous holiday highlights
Facilities
• National Forest Activity Farm
• Spacious venue
• Swimming
• Rooms on one level
• Archery
• Wet room
• Woodland walks • Theme parks www.roslistonforestlodges.co.uk 6
Week 1
Oak Lodge DATE
LOCATION
GROUP SIZE
21 to 28 July 2017
Derby
3 adults
“I was very happy on the holiday and I loved all the activities we did. I enjoyed making new friends too”
Lodge
Countryside
Small group
Wheelchair access
Adults
Oak Lodge is a three-bed, accessible venue in the National Forest. With lots of onsite and nearby activities to enjoy, you can explore the countryside, take a ride in a cable car, meet the residents at the llama farm or test your nerves at a theme park or outdoor activity centre. There are also lots of scenic woodland walks and opportunities for a picnic in the sunshine. Our volunteers will support you to get involved and enjoy yourself. If you like nature, then this is the holiday for you!
Previous holiday highlights
Facilities
• National Forest Activity Farm
• Spacious venue
• Swimming
• Rooms on one level
• Archery
• Wet room
• Woodland walks • Theme parks www.roslistonforestlodges.co.uk 7
Week 1
Brickhouse Farm LOCATION
GROUP SIZE
21 to 28 July 2017
Hambleton, Lancashire
4 adults
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DATE
Cottage
Seaside
Large group
Ceiling track hoist
“I had lots of contact beforehand and loved how organised the leader was” Adults
Located close to Blackpool, Brickhouse Farm is home to a collection of fully accessible cottages. Our two cottages are perfect for full-time wheelchair users, and even include a ceiling track hoist for the hot tub so you can relax in the bubbles under the stars! A programme of fun and exciting activities include Marton Mere Nature Reserve, Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Sandcastle Water Park. You can even have dinner on the balcony overlooking the lake. Our trained volunteers will support you to have an amazing break.
Holiday highlights
Facilities
• Enjoy a fairground ride
• Ground floor bedrooms
• Trip to the zoo
• Accessible kitchen with rise and fall hob and sink unit
• Ice creams by the sea • Explore a nature reserve
• Four-way electric ceiling track hoist operated from the bed to the wet room • Two-way ceiling track hoist leading to the hot tub
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• Showers with grab rails
Week 2
Macaroni Wood A DATE
LOCATION
28 July to 4 August 2017
Eastleach, Gloucestershire 5 children
GROUP SIZE
Cottage
Countryside
Large group
Easy walker
“I had so much fun I want to go again” Children
Macaroni Wood is an old favourite – and this year we will be running Macaroni Wood A out of Bazley House. It is located in a beautiful area of woodland opposite our usual venue, Castree House, and boasts a larger living space and games room. Holidaymakers will have access to the go-karts, bikes and trampolines, and in the morning will be able to collect eggs from the chickens and give the pigs their breakfast! Each day is a new and exciting adventure and – with the support of our volunteers – you will be able to visit local attractions and try swimming, snow tubing or even have a massage.
Previous holiday highlights
Facilities
• Feed the animals
• Rooms on ground floor and first floor
• Eat toasted marshmallows
• Games room, large kitchen and living space
• Have a fun movie night
• Safe and secure site
• Race your friends in a go-kart www.macaroniwood.org.uk 9
Week 2
On the water
Countryside
Small group
Wheelchair access
Canal Adventure DATE
LOCATION
GROUP SIZE
29 July to 5 August 2017
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
3 adults
“Everything was very well managed and I had complete trust my son was going to enjoy himself” Adults
This is a unique holiday experience on board a narrow boat. The boats are specially designed for people with mobility needs, and feature portable hoists and wheelchair accessible bathrooms. We will cruise down the Grand Union Canal, passing nature reserves and cosy riverside pubs, sailing through the bustling heart of London where you might visit London Zoo or Camden Town. Holidaymakers will also have the opportunity to work locks and drive the boat. Our trained volunteers will support you to enjoy this unique adventure.
Previous holiday highlights
Facilities
• Learn to open the locks
• Wheelchair accessible bathroom and shower
• Picnic in Cassiobury Park
• Easy access throughout boat
• Explore funky Camden
• Portable hoist
• Go accessible canoeing with Colne Valley Special Sailors www.wexp.org.uk 10
Week 2
Barnstondale DATE
LOCATION
GROUP SIZE
29 July to 5 August 2017
Barnston, Wirral
4 young people
Lodge
Countryside
Medium group
Ceiling track hoist
“I liked swimming. I want to go again!” Young people
Located near Blackpool, the Barnstondale Centre is an accessible activity centre with ceiling track hoists. You will be able to take a trip to the seaside to enjoy a relaxing day at the beach, where you can paddle in the shallows, fly kites and eat ice cream. You will also have the opportunity to visit fairgrounds, animal parks and ice skating rinks. Our trained volunteers will provide a safe and supportive environment where you can broaden your horizons, build confidence and enjoy a wonderful seaside break.
Previous holiday highlights
Facilities
• Campfires and BBQs
• Ceiling track hoist
• Try ice skating
• All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms with roll-in showers
• Visit the fair • Encounter strange fish at the aquarium • Bumpy sensory tractor rides into the woods
• Profile beds • Wheelchair accessible lift
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Week 3
Cottage
Countryside
Medium group
Wheelchair access
Whitehouse Farm DATE
LOCATION
GROUP SIZE
4 to 11 August 2017
Buxton, Peak District
4 children
“I was very happy on holiday. I went swimming which I haven’t done for a while, and loved it” Children
Whitehouse Farm is a beautiful converted barn in the Peak District. It is close to many walking and cycling trails that you can explore with the support of our trained volunteers. We will also visit fun attractions, including high wire adventure centres, caves and theme parks. The venue is accessible for people with limited mobility; most bedrooms are upstairs but there is one downstairs that has a roll-in shower. The volunteers will ensure you have a wonderful time, make friends and have an incredible holiday!
Previous holiday highlights
Facilities
• Ride a rollercoaster
• Spacious and comfortable venue
• Explore caves
• Accessible ground floor bedroom
• Visit a wildlife centre
• Wheelchair access to the shower
• Have picnics in the sun
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Week 3
Ribby Hall DATE
LOCATION
GROUP SIZE
4 to 11 August 2017
Preston, Lancashire
4 children
Holiday village
Seaside
Medium group
Easy walker
“When can I please go again!” Children
Ribby Hall Village is a luxury holiday park close to Blackpool. There are many fun activities to do both onsite and in the local area. There is a swimming pool, which is perfect for hot days, and you can try archery, climbing and snow tubing. You may also enjoy fun day trips to the beach, where you will be able to ride donkeys and eat ice creams by the sea. Our trained volunteers will make sure you have an amazing holiday.
Previous holiday highlights
Facilities
• Blackpool Pleasure Beach
• All the rooms in our villas are on ground level
• The Space Centre sensory rooms
• Open plan living/kitchen areas for ease of access
• Scavenger hunts • Bowling
• No other special adaptations
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Week 3
Cottage
Countryside
Large group
Wheelchair access
Macaroni Wood B DATE
LOCATION
GROUP SIZE
4 to 11 August 2017
Eastleach, Gloucestershire
5 young people
“I had fantastic staff who really thought about my needs and communicated really well with me” Young people
On this ever-popular holiday to Macaroni Wood, you can explore the woodland trails and take in the fascinating sights, sounds and smells of nature. You will be able to race your friends on the go-karts, swing on the rope swing, ride on a steam train and visit a farm – or even try snow tubing and sledging at the local ski centre. In the evenings, you can create some art and enjoy a campfire with toasted marshmallows. The accommodation is accessible to wheelchair users and people with limited mobility.
Previous holiday highlights
Facilities
• Have a picnic in the woods
• Venue is accessible for wheelchair users
• Explore the woodland trails
• Good bathroom access: roll-in showers, non-slip flooring
• Go swimming at the hydro pool • Collect eggs from the chickens
• Equipment available: profile beds, bed sides and mobile hoists • Rooms on ground floor
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• Fully equipped sensory room • Safe and secure site
Week 3
Hall Farm DATE
LOCATION
GROUP SIZE
5 to 12 August 2017
Horning, Norfolk
4 young people
Cottage
Countryside
Medium group
Wheelchair access
Young people
Seaside
“I was so excited about going on holiday with Sense that I started packing two weeks before”
Hall Farm is a lovely cottage situated in the Norfolk Broads. The area has many exciting activities: you can visit an animal amusement park and meet the raccoons, lemurs and miniature horses, go zorbing or test your nerves on a high ropes course! Hall Farm is located close to Great Yarmouth, which means plenty of opportunities to visit the beach, build sandcastles and eat fish and chips. Our trained volunteers will help you enjoy the activities and have a blast!
Previous holiday highlights
Facilities
• Visit the magical adventure park, Bewilderwood
• The cottage has ramp access and some ground floor rooms
• Build sandcastles on the beach
• Good bathroom access with roll-in shower
• Race down a hill in a snow tube
• Hoists are available
• Throw a disco party www.hallfarm.com 15
Maritime Adventure DATE
LOCATION
GROUP SIZE
5 to 12 August 2017
Plymouth
4 young people/adults
FO NE R W 20 17
Week 3
On the water
Adults
Young people Medium group
“The holiday was well led, action packed and planned to ensure the holidaymakers could take part in a range of activities designed around their needs” Easy walker
Ready your sea legs for a spectacular sailing adventure on a very special tall ship: Tectona! Your vessel will set sail from Plymouth along the gorgeous South West coastline. The ship will call at a number of bays and harbours, and there will be games, BBQs, swimming, fish and chips, and the opportunity to explore local towns and castles. You will even be able to watch the British Firework Championships from the deck of the ship! There is also the opportunity to raise the sails, drop anchor and cook delicious meals onboard – all with the support of trained sailors and skilled volunteers.
Holiday highlights
Facilities
• Learn how to sail a boat
• Easy access throughout the boat
• Watch the British Firework Championships from the deck of a tall ship
• Sleeping in bunk beds
• Explore local towns and villages
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• Full safety equipment provided • Daily stops at harbours with shower facilities
Week 4
Kyte Lodge DATE
LOCATION
GROUP SIZE
11 to 18 August 2017
Abingdon, Oxfordshire
3 children
Cottage
Countryside
Small group
Ceiling track hoist
“Lots of attention just for me!” Children
Kyte Lodge is a picturesque converted barn in Oxfordshire. It is fully accessible, with large open plan rooms and ceiling track hoists. The lodge is the perfect base for trips to the nearby River Thames, where you can take to the water on a boat ride, and the Cotswolds, where you can relax and enjoy a scenic picnic. Our trained volunteers will support you and make sure you are safe and happy. You will make lots of new friends and try fun activities every day!
Previous holiday highlights
Facilities
• Trip to a wildlife park
• Ceiling track hoist in all ground floor bedrooms and bathrooms
• Picnic in a meadow • Get splashed on a fun boat trip • Make new friends
• Open plan kitchen and dining area • Level access throughout the ground floor
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Week 4
Cottage
Countryside
Small group
Ceiling track hoist
Kestral Lodge DATE
LOCATION
GROUP SIZE
11 to 18 August 2017
Abingdon, Oxfordshire
3 adults
“It was perfectly designed for him” Adults
Kestral Lodge is a beautiful barn conversion in Oxfordshire. It has been specially adapted with ceiling track hoists, and is comfortable for anyone who uses a wheelchair full-time. Nature-lovers will enjoy visiting the nearby botanical gardens or taking a trip into the Cotswolds. You will be able to explore the beautiful countryside at your own pace supported by volunteers who will help you to make the most of each experience.
Previous holiday highlights
Facilities
• Trip to the botanical gardens
• Ceiling track hoists in all ground floor bedrooms and bathrooms
• Picnic in the Cotswolds • Throw a party with your new friends • Visit Oxford and other historic places
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• Open plan kitchen and dining area • Level access throughout the ground floor
Week 4
Macaroni Wood C DATE
LOCATION
GROUP SIZE
11 to 18 August 2017
Eastleach, Gloucestershire
5 children
Cottage
Countryside
Large group
Wheelchair access
“I loved everything on the holiday; feeding the animals, collecting the eggs, having a party, fire engines, swimming, playing all the games outside” Children
Macaroni Wood is an amazing accessible venue in the heart of the Cotswolds. You will be surrounded by trees, flowers and animals – and your neighbours will be pigs and chickens, which you can feed every morning. Get ready for go-kart races and the onsite obstacle course – as well as visits to a farm or even snow tubing and sledging at the local ski centre. The volunteers will make sure you are safe and happy, and support you to enjoy the activities and make new friends.
Previous holiday highlights
Facilities
• Go-kart races
• Venue is accessible for wheelchair users
• Rope swings and obstacle courses
• Good bathroom access: roll-in showers, non-slip flooring
• Zoom down a ski slope in a snow tube • Feed the pigs • Go on fun day trips to local attractions www.macaroniwood.org.uk
• Equipment available: profile beds, bed sides and mobile hoists • Rooms on ground floor • Fully equipped sensory room 19
Week 4
Camping
Seaside
Medium group
Easy walker
Broadstairs Folk Festival DATE
LOCATION
GROUP SIZE
12 to 19 August 2017
Broadstairs, Kent
5 adults
“I enjoy holiday in Broadstairs. I enjoy dancing and playing 2p machines” Adults
The Broadstairs Folk Festival is an amazing week-long party in the pretty seaside town of Broadstairs. During the festival, the town comes alive with music and dancing – it is the perfect holiday for adults who want to try something different. You can stay up into the night enjoying the music, have a go at Morris dancing, or learn to play a musical instrument. We will stay in large tents with a separate marquee and you will love the carnival atmosphere. The volunteers will support you to try new experiences and have fun!
Previous holiday highlights
Facilities
• Learn new dance moves
• The group will sleep in large tents with inflatable mattresses (note: the tents themselves have no special adaptations)
• Try juggling in a circus workshop • Meet lots of new and interesting people
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• Enjoy the sunshine
• Accessible wet room on site with roll-in shower, toilet and support rails
• Have fish and chips on the promenade
• Separate cooking facilities
www.broadstairsfolkweek.org.uk
• Electricity access in separate buildings
Week 4
Standon Bowers LOCATION
GROUP SIZE
12 to 19 August 2017
Stafford
7 young people
FO NE R W 20 17
DATE
Activity centre
Countryside
Large group
Ceiling track hoist
“We had a wonderful time with so many laughs and having lots of fun, making great memories and having new experiences” Young people
Standon Bowers is an accessible outdoors activity centre in Staffordshire. It has a wide selection of brilliant activities, many of which are accessible to wheelchair users. You will be able to try climbing, abseiling, high and low ropes courses, potholing, archery and much more! All of the activities are onsite, which means you can jump straight into the fun. This is a big sociable group so you’re sure to make lots of new friends. The volunteers and specialist instructors will make sure you have an amazing time.
Holiday highlights
Facilities
• Archery
• Ceiling track hoists
• Climbing
• Accessible wet room-style bathroom
• BMX bikes
• Specialist beds
• Canoeing
• Ground floor bedrooms
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Week 5
Cottage
Countryside
Large group
Ceiling track hoist
Beamsley DATE
LOCATION
GROUP SIZE
18 to 25 August 2017
Skipton, North Yorkshire
6 young people
“My favourite thing about the holiday was seeing the holidaymakers enjoy themselves, challenge themselves and achieve amazing things!”
Young people
The Beamsley Project is a brilliant venue for young people because there is so much to do nearby. Feeling adventurous? You will love sailing over the waves or rocketing down a dry ski slope. You will also be able to take a steam train ride, paddle in the river at Bolton Abbey or eat out at local pubs. This is a big sociable holiday so you are sure to make some new friends! The venue is equipped with ceiling track hoists, an accessible bathroom and roll-in showers, and is accessible for full-time wheelchair users.
Previous holiday highlights
Facilities
• Test your skiing skills at the dry ski slope
• Venue is accessible for wheelchair users
• Go bowling
• Good bathroom access: roll-in shower and toilet, non-slip flooring
• Go swimming • Slip down the slides in the Space Centre sensory rooms • Have a disco with new friends www.beamsleyproject.org 22
• Ceiling track hoist in fully accessible bathroom • Wheelchair accessible lift
Week 5
Macaroni Wood D DATE
LOCATION
GROUP SIZE
18 to 25 August 2017
Eastleach, Gloucestershire
5 young people
Cottage
Countryside
Large group
Wheelchair access
“I can never decide my favourite part of the holiday, as it’s always packed with lots of great things to do, experiences and laughs” Young people
Macaroni Wood is an accessible and popular holiday venue in the picturesque Cotswold countryside. Over the years, we have made many happy memories at Macaroni Wood! You will love exploring the woodland paths and building dens in the woods, taking day trips to attractions including a go-kart track, theme park and swimming pool. The site has been designed for people with limited mobility, and so everyone will be able to try all the activities. The volunteers will be on hand to make sure you have an amazing holiday.
Previous holiday highlights
Facilities
• Speed around a racetrack
• Venue is accessible for wheelchair users
• Relax in a hydrotherapy pool
• Good bathroom access: roll-in showers, non-slip flooring
• Visit the local wildlife park • Explore woodland trails
• Equipment available: profile beds, bed sides and mobile hoists • Rooms on ground floor
www.macaroniwood.org.uk
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Week 5
Cottage
Countryside
Medium group
Easy walker
Conygre Farm DATE
LOCATION
GROUP SIZE
19 to 26 August 2017
Pewsey, Wiltshire
4 children
“Every day there was a different activity or new adventure to keep me busy” Children
We’re sure you’ll love staying in our cosy cottages at Conygre Farm. The farm is situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty, and is home to a wild flower and ‘wild bird’ meadow – perfect for picnics! You will be able to make the most of these beautiful surroundings by doing many fun activities, including feeding the animals and riding the tractor. Local attractions include the Thames Valley Activity Park and LEGOLAND, and our volunteers will support you to have fun and try new things.
Previous holiday highlights
Facilities
• Boat trips at the sailing centre
• Ground floor rooms
• Thames Valley Activity Park
• Open plan design
• Picnics in the sun
• Games room
• Experience life on a farm
• Onsite swimming pool
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Week 5
Pwllgwilym DATE
LOCATION
GROUP SIZE
19 to 26 August 2017
Builth Wells, Powys
5 children
Cottage
Countryside
Large group
Wheelchair access
“We had so much fun together and packed so much in over the week that saying goodbye when her parents picked her up was very emotional!” Children
We are very excited about our holiday at Pwllgwilym Holiday Cottages. You will experience new adventures every day, from horse riding to exploring wildlife trails. If you like animals, then you’ll love visiting the pigs, chickens and goats at Cantref Adventure Farm. At your holiday home, you will be able to try arts and crafts with your new friends, play music or even have a big party! Our volunteers will support you to make the most of your trip to the Welsh countryside.
Previous holiday highlights
Facilities
• Day trips to exciting local attractions
• Large wet room with fully accessible equipment
• Indoor rock climbing
• Rooms on ground floor
• Meet animals at the adventure farm • Throw a party
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What happens next? February Please send your completed holidaymaker application form to the Holidays Team by Friday 17 February 2017. Our address is: Sense, 101 Pentonville Road, London, N1 9LG February to March We carefully review all holiday applications and put together holiday groups. April We will write to you and let you know if we are able to offer you a holiday. Our holidays are extremely popular and unfortunately we cannot offer everyone a place. If we cannot offer you a holiday, we will add you to our waiting list. If we can offer you a holiday, we will ask you to confirm your place as soon as possible.
Overview Cost Sense is committed to ensuring that an individual’s financial circumstances do not prevent them taking up a place on the holidays programme. Our decision about who we offer holiday places to is not based on any ability to make a contribution towards the cost of the holiday. We do not seek donations from holidaymakers and their families, but we do appreciate any donations made. To enable us to reach as many individuals and families as possible, we rely on a range of funding streams. This can include contributions from individuals and their families if a holidaymaker has an individual budget, or direct payment for short breaks. If you are offered a holiday place, we will contact you to ask whether or not you are able to make a contribution via an individual budget or direct payment, or whether we can contact your social worker to discuss this on your behalf.
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Transport We do not typically offer support with travel to and from our holidays, so please keep this in mind when making your choices. In exceptional circumstances, where no other support is available from family, friends or social services (for example), we are able to offer travel assistance to a small number of people each summer. Decisions on this will be made on a case by case basis. If you are offered a holiday place and think you may require support with travel you must inform us on receipt of your offer. Please note, we will ask for a financial contribution for any support provided.
About us Sense is a national charity that supports people who are deafblind, have sensory impairments or complex needs, to enjoy more independent lives. Our expertise in supporting individuals with communication needs benefits people of all ages, as well as their families and carers. We provide information and advice, offer a wide range of flexible services and campaign passionately for the rights of the people we serve.
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Make sure you send us your application form by Friday 17 February 2017
Holidays Team Tel: 0300 330 9250 Textphone: 0300 330 9252 Email: holidays@sense.org.uk
www.sense.org.uk/holidays @Sensetweets Registered charity number 289868