These are some of the social activity groups for young people and adults with SEND in Blackpool.
Sam's Place
Sam's Place website
For young people and adults with learning disabilities and/or autism ages 15+. Sam's Place runs social events on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Aiming Higher.
Tuesdays, 10.00am to 3.00pm - Life skills group
Tuesdays 5.00 to 7.00pm - Social group
Wednesdays 5.00 to 7.00pm - Social group
For more information, check our their page on Facebook.
Meet n Match
Meet n Match website
Events are a great way to meet new people and enjoy a night out in a safe environment. We run a number of events taking place each month.
For people with a learning disability and autistic adults.
The Boathouse Youth
The BoatHouse Youth website
The Boathouse Youth (BHY) is a youth charity working with children and young people who are facing disadvantages, mainly deprivation. All services and activities provided are free of charge. The BHY provide youth club facilities, educational and recreational activities. Programmes include:
- Pathway: A nurturing service providing children with complex needs with therapeutic and holistic activities in a supportive environment
- HAF: Providing activities during school holidays such as rock climbing, magic shows, sports, games, and inflatables etc
The BHY have two locations, in the Bloomfield ward and the Grange Park estate.
Mondays and Wednesdays at 205 Lytham Road, FY1 6ET
- Junior school years 3 and 4 from 4.45pm to 6.00pm
- Junior school years 5 and 6 from 6.15pm to 7.30pm
- Senior school years 7 and 8 from 7.45pm to 9.00pm
Tuesdays at 205 Lytham Road, FY1 6ET
- Age 5 to school year 2 from 4.45pm to 6.00pm
- Senior school years 9, 10 and 11 from 7.45pm to 9.00pm
Thursdays at 205 Lytham Road, FY1 6ET
- Age 5 to school year 2 from 4.45pm to 6.00pm
Fridays at 205 Lytham Road, FY1 6ET
- Junior school years 3 and 4 from 4.45pm to 6.00pm
- Junior school years 5 and 6 from 6.15pm to 7.30pm
- Senior school years 9, 10 and 11 from 7.45pm to 9.00pm
The Play Inclusion Project (PIP)
The Play Inclusion Project (PIP) website
Blackpool Activity Club is open to children and young people aged 8-18 with complex to severe additional needs and/or disabilities. Referrals are by social workers only.
Every school holiday from 10.00am to3.00pm, £15 per session
Weekend club every Saturday from10.00am to3.00pm, £15 per session
Contact sophie@playinclusionproject.org.uk or Beth@playinclusionproject.org.uk
Blackpool Boys and Girls Club
Mereside seniors 7 to 11 years
- 6.30pm to 8.30pm on Wednesdays
Juniors 3 to 6 years
- 5.30pm to 7.30pm on Mondays
TAB Seniors 7 to 11 years
- 6.30pm to 8.30pm on Thursdays
Juniors 3 to 6 years
- 5.00pm to 7.00pm on Fridays
Call 01253 312372
The A Team
The A Team website
The A-Team Youth Group is for young people aged 11 to 25 years old with Autism Spectrum Disorder. No formal assessment is required to attend this group, however young people attending should either have a diagnosis of ASD only.
Run video games, music, chill-out areas, activities, walks, different each week and interact.No need to mask. Trips are on. The group is free to attend, with an option to buy from the tuck shop. Cash only-Tuck shop for sweets and drinks available on site.
Ages 11 to 17
Ages 18 to 25
Email Ella at Aiming Higher info@aiminghighercharity.org.uk or call 01253 206448
Go Beyond, Fleetwood Town Community Trust
SEND Inclusion Group
For young people aged 8 to 16 years
Every Monday, 5.00 to 6.00pm
Fleetwood High School, FY78HE
Sports, arts and crafts, fun, games and more.
Contact philip.bowker@fleetwoodtownfc.com
Free
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