| Date | Time | Event | Price | Location | Contact details |
|---|
| Tuesday 21 April 2026 |
9.30am to 3.00pm |
Aiming higher parent drop ins. Advice will be provided to families on various topics relating to their child’s SEND needs. This support will include providing resources, signposting, support with completing forms etc. |
Free |
Aiming Higher, 231 - 233 Church Street, Blackpool, FY1 3PB |
No need to book, just turn up |
| Tuesday 21 April 2026 |
2.00 to 4.30pm |
Are you a young person or parent/carer and want to know where you can get support for young people's emotional and mental health?The PMHW Drop In sessions can signpost you to the correct service to support with your current concern and get you the help you need.PMHW Drop In is a confidential space to discuss worries and concerns with a Mental Health Practitioner who is part of the CAMHS Team. A PMHW can link in with schools and services to work together. We will start by introducing ourselves and ask questions to help us find ways to support you or a young person’s mental health. Primary Mental Health Workers have a great knowledge of what services can help with young people's mental health in Blackpool. We will always try to help you understand what is mental health and why you may feel and behave in certain ways.We can link in with school/colleges if needed to help support you further. |
Free |
North Family Hub, 31 Dingle Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 7NX. |
0800 121 7762 Option 4 for PMHW. You are welcome to leave a message and a PMHW will return your call within the week |
| Wednesday 22 April 2026 |
9.30 to 11.00am |
Parents of the Revolution coffee and chat. A group of parents who live, work and raise our families in Blackpool. We support each other in the highs and lows of family life. Come for a brew, cake and peer support. |
Free |
Salvation Army, Raikes Parade, Blackpool, FY1 4EL |
To confim your attendance or for more information email coproduction@blackpool.gov.uk |
| Wednesday 22 April 2026 |
10.00 to 11.00am |
Quiet hour at Tesco every Wednesday and Saturday. During the quiet hour Tesco will be dimming the lights and lowering the checkout noise in all of their larger stores to make it more enjoyable for customers. |
Free |
Clifton Retail Park, Sandhams Way, Blackpool, FY4 4UJ. |
Tesco website |
| Thursday 23 April 2026 |
9.30am to 3.00pm |
Aiming Higher telephone advice line. Providing relevant advice to families who have a child with additional needs and/or a disability. |
Free |
Telephone event |
Call 01253 206448 |
| Thursday 23 April 2026 |
4.30 to 5.30pm |
Neuro Ninjas. An exclusive autism group for children with, or awaiting diagnosis and their siblings. Sensory play, activities, toys and games in a non - judgemental environment. |
£3 per family |
North Family Hub, 31 Dingle Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 7NX |
To book your place email neuroninjasfylde@gmail.com |
| Friday 24 April 2026 |
9.30 to 11.30am |
Aiming Higher parent information workshop.
Our Information Workshops are delivered on a themed timetable, taking in different SEND related topics and providing a safe space for parents and carers to come together, learn, socialise and share experiences.
Workshops are a great way to learn from the ‘experts’…also know as ‘other parents’!…as well as finding out more about the world of SEND in an informal space.
|
Free |
231 - 233 Church Street, Blackpool, FY1 3PB |
Information Workshops for Parents & Carers | Aiming Higher |
| Saturday 25 April 2026 |
10.00 to 11.00am |
Quiet hour at Tesco every Wednesday and Saturday. During the quiet hour Tesco will be dimming the lights and lowering the checkout noise in all of their larger stores to make it more enjoyable for customers. |
Free |
Clifton Retail Park, Sandhams Way, Blackpool, FY4 4UJ. |
Tesco website |
| Sunday 26 April 2026 |
See website for details |
Autism friendly showings at The Vue. Vue host autism friendly screenings on the last Sunday of every month. These autism friendly film screenings are sensory friendly with the sound reduced, lighting dimmed and no adverts or trailers. It is okay for guests to move around and make noise in autism friendly cinema.Vue are delighted to be part of the national CEA card scheme, which is accepted at all of our UK venues. The CEA card will allow you to book tickets online, in person at the venue or by calling the booking line to get your carer a ticket for free. |
See website for details |
Vue Cinema, North Promenade, Cleveleys, FY5 1DB |
See website for more details |
| Monday 27 April 2026 |
2.00 to 4.30pm |
Are you a young person or parent/carer and want to know where you can get support for young people's emotional and mental health?The PMHW Drop In sessions can signpost you to the correct service to support with your current concern and get you the help you need.PMHW Drop In is a confidential space to discuss worries and concerns with a Mental Health Practitioner who is part of the CAMHS Team. A PMHW can link in with schools and services to work together. We will start by introducing ourselves and ask questions to help us find ways to support you or a young person’s mental health. Primary Mental Health Workers have a great knowledge of what services can help with young people's mental health in Blackpool. We will always try to help you understand what is mental health and why you may feel and behave in certain ways.We can link in with school/colleges if needed to help support you further. |
Free |
Revoe Family Hub, Grasmere Road, FY1 5HP |
0800 121 7762 Option 4 for PMHW. You are welcome to leave a message and a PMHW will return your call within the week |
| Monday 27 April 2026 |
6.00 to 7.00pm |
SEN sessions at Airhop Trampoline Park. Fewer people, no music and reduced lighting. For children aged 4 and over. |
£12 per person, each ticket includes free admission for one carer |
Unit A, Prestige House,
Cornford Rd,
Blackpool
FY4 4QQ |
Call 01253 768868 or Book online |
| Tuesday 28 April 2026 |
9.30am to 3.00pm |
Aiming higher parent drop ins. Advice will be provided to families on various topics relating to their child’s SEND needs. This support will include providing resources, signposting, support with completing forms etc. |
Free |
Aiming Higher, 231 - 233 Church Street, Blackpool, FY1 3PB |
No need to book, just turn up |
| Wednesday 29 April 2026 |
10.00 to 11.00am |
Quiet hour at Tesco every Wednesday and Saturday. During the quiet hour Tesco will be dimming the lights and lowering the checkout noise in all of their larger stores to make it more enjoyable for customers. |
Free |
Clifton Retail Park, Sandhams Way, Blackpool, FY4 4UJ. |
Tesco website |
| Thursday 30 April 2026 |
9.30am to 3.00pm |
Aiming Higher telephone advice line. Providing relevant advice to families who have a child with additional needs and/or a disability. |
Free |
Telephone event |
Call 01253 206448 |
| Thursday 30 April 2026 |
4.30 to 5.30pm |
Neuro Ninjas. An exclusive autism group for children with, or awaiting diagnosis and their siblings. Sensory play, activities, toys and games in a non - judgemental environment. |
£3 per family |
North Family Hub, 31 Dingle Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 7NX |
To book your place email neuroninjasfylde@gmail.com |