Hartlepool Special Needs Support Group – Mama Mia
Group: Hartlepool Special Needs Support Group Trip Destination: Mama Mia Date: January 2010 Braving the bad weather, Hartlepool Special Needs Support Group all rallied together to attend a performance of the popular theatre show, Mama Mia. The show itself is based around the well known music of Abba providing the perfect opportunity for all to sing along throughout the show. Full of bright colours, great costumes and amazing scenery the day out was enjoyed by all. One child said “I...
Read MoreThe Log Cabin – Thames Valley Adventure Playground
Group: The Log Cabin Trip Destination: Thames Valley Adventure Playground Date: May 2009 The Log Cabin wanted to take advantage of a new location and decided on a trip to Thames Valley Adventure Playground which is a wonderful setting for children with special needs and disabilities. Many of the children and young people who attend the Log Cabin have no other opportunity to visit different play places, and especially one with as many facilities as this. Thames Valley Adventure Playground...
Read MoreUp On Downs – Woodside Animal Farm
Group: Up On Downs Trip Destination: Woodside Animal Farm Date: May 2009 Up On Downs chose to take a group of children along to Woodside Animal Farm and Leisure Park. The Children were allowed to pet animals such as rabbits and ducks, then visit larger animals around the farm. Woodside also has a great range of attractions from an Indoor Play area to Funfair Rides so it is suitable for all ages and interests. Days like this are a great opportunity for children with Down’s Syndrome...
Read MoreImpact – Cadbury World
Group: Impact Parent Carer Support Group Trip Destination: Cadbury World Date: April 2009 Impact is a well established Parent/Carer support group in South Birmingham. They have over 60 members, all of whom have at least one child with a disability or additional need. This trip took the group to the magical world of Cadbury, touring through ancient civilizations such as the Aztecs learning about the history of chocolate. Smelling, tasting and even writing with chocolate everyone managed to...
Read MoreClarendon School – Kayaking and Rock Climbing
Group: Clarendon School Trip Destination: Richmond Date: August 2008 This trip was part of the wonderful Clarendon Summer Scheme which they base on the Richmond Mencap Summer Fun model – a series of events and activities to get the young people active and to introduce them to new skills. The Scheme runs over two weeks, combining a variety of different activities in order to provide opportunities for fun, socialising, team work, development of independence, challenge of potential,...
Read MoreAFC Bournemouth Football Club – Science Museum
Group: AFC Bournemouth Football Club Daytrip Destination: The Science Museum, Hyde Park and The Houses of Parliament, London Date: May 2008 AFC Bournemouth Ability Counts Football Club took over 30 children to a wonderful day out in central London. First stop was the Science Museum, where the children marvelled at all the gadgets and learned about space travel. This was followed by a picnic at Hyde Park, after which the group made their way to the Houses of Parliament. All the children,...
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