Wythenshawe Sensory Room
For the first time, SEND families living the city of Manchester can have free use of the Sensory Room at Benchill Community Centre in Wythenshawe. It has various sensory stimulation, including a waterbed, interactive sound wall, infinity tunnel, bubble tubes and animated projections. Each slot is for 45 minutes and on the hour, Monday 25th to Friday 29th October 10am–7pm. Up to five family/group members per session. Call 0161 946 9520 to book, using the code ‘SEND Community Offer’. There’s free parking at the venue and the 103 bus stops just outside. The Sensory Room is upstairs but there's a lift.
Redbank House Sensory Rooms
The popular Sensory Rooms at Redbank House in Cheetham Hill are back for the October half term! Free slots are available at various times during the week from Monday 25th to Friday 29th October. Manchester families only and booking essential – call 0161 214 5959 or email info@redbankhouse.com.
Autumn Forest School
Many families enjoyed their time at the Manchester Bees Forest School in the summer. There’ll be Forest School drops in at Platt Fields Market Garden on Monday 25th, Thursday 28th and Sunday 31st October 10am-3.30pm, including a free lunch between 12 noon-1pm. These Stay & Play sessions are a special place where Manchester SEND children and their families can be themselves and use the space however they like. Enter the park at Mabfield Road and come through the main Platt Field Market Garden gate by the car park. See the website for more information.
Inclusive Sports Taster Day
There’s a free Inclusive Sports Taster Day for SEND families at Denmark Road Sports Centre on Thursday 28th October 10am-1pm. There are lots of sports on offer, including netball, boccia and rugby - just drop in. Tea, coffee, juice and refreshments provided and Manchester Parent Champions will be around to chat to parents. More information about the venue here, including parking and buses.
Autumn Bike Programme
Manccyles and Greater Manchester Youth Network (GMYN) are offering young people aged 12-16 with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH) the chance to take part in a weekly cycling project until the end of the year. There’ll be a weekly bike ride on Saturdays 11am-3pm, including equipment, road safety and bike maintenance. Meet at Procter’s Young People’s Centre, Hulme Street, M15 5EF. Contact Euan Davies – 07534 466607, euan.davies@gmyn.co.uk
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SEND-friendly Halloween Party
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Join Manchester Parent Carer Forum (MPCF) for a free SEND-friendly Halloween celebration! It’s on Friday 29th October, 12.15-1.45pm at Longford Park Athletics Stadium in the Chorlton area. It’s an outdoor event with lots of unique, quirky, all-ability bicycles and tricycles available at the track with Simply Cycling, plus cupcake and cookie decorating, drawing and colouring activities, and a table with nibbles and light snacks. All the children will have treat bags to take home. Halloween fancy dress optional but encouraged! This event is for Manchester families with children with special educational needs and disabilities but you need to be a MPCF member to take part – join for free, then book on the event here.
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Wheelchair Basketball
There are now free Junior Sessions 5 years upwards, Sundays 1-2pm at the National Basketball Centre. Basketball wheelchairs supplied for the session and siblings welcome to join in. For more information, contact Dean Cavanagh at dean.cavanagh@ntlworld.com, 07739 831835.
Aleiah’s Adventure - Booking Information
Aleiah’s Adventure is a children’s play about the journey of a young black girl with a hearing impairment who is introduced to the stories of inspirational black historic Mancunians. Suitable for families with children ages 7-11+ years but BOOKING ESSENTIAL as places are free but limited:
Part of Manchester Libraries Black History Month programme. Find out what else is going on in libraries in the Children & Families newsletter.
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Loads To Do
Find out about free events across Manchester in Loads To Do, including lots of free Halloween activities in the city's parks.
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Free Travel Training For 14-25s
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In response to the voice of young people, Manchester City Council has commissioned free travel training for young disabled people aged 14-25 living in Manchester. It develops confidence and skills in being able to travel independently on public transport or by walking and is being run through Greater Manchester Youth Network (GMYN). Contact psamphire@icloud.com, info@gmyn.co.uk or 07429 351627. See the flyer here.
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Our next virtual drop in is Wednesday 20th October, 10am-12 noon. As usual, we’ll be sending out a list of who’s taking part a few days before. Look out for it in your inbox.
After this date, we'll be returning to face to face drop ins. The first will be in North Manchester at Manchester Youth Zone, Harpurhey on Wednesday 17th November, 10am-12 noon.
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As part of the SEND Community Offer, Manchester families can access the Reward and Lifestyle Savings Group. It’s an online hub that has offers and savings in retail, lifestyle and leisure services. Through the mobile-friendly website and app, you can access discounts online and in-store across a wide range of national retailers including Asda, Tesco, Argos and Primark. You can also save on cinema tickets and venues like Alton Towers, Go Ape and SEA LIFE Manchester. Find out how to register.
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Beaver Road Primary School
