Barrow Borough Sports Council

Half-term coming sooner that you think...

Monday 15th February - Friday 19th February

The following activities have been arranged especially for children and young people with a disability.  All activities are free.  No need to book unless stated.  For more information about any of the activities, ring Carol on 407310.

Monday            

9.30 - 10.30 Splash  Park Leisure Centre - no need to book

12.00 - 1.00 Climbing  Park Leisure Centre - Full

1.30 - 3.30  Fun Play  Park Leisure Centre  (First hour noisy, second hour quiet)

Tuesday           

9.30 - 10.30 Splash  Park Leisure Centre - no need to book, just turn up

3.15 - 4.15  Trampoline  Dash@ Dowdales for children with autism   - Full

Wednesday      

9.30 - 10.30 Splash  Park Leisure Centre - no need to book, just turn up

11am - 12 noon Climbing Park Leisure Centre - Full

1.30 - 3.30 Sunbeams at Ormsgill Children's Centre, Millstone Avenue

Therapeutic music and movement sessions for children and young people with special needs (ages 2-18) accompanied by their parents/carers. Siblings are welcome.  Please contact Jackie on 01229 834533.

Thursday          

10.00 - 10.45   Max inspiration Gym  Park Leisure Centre - don't need to book

11.00 - 12.00   Safe Cycling Park Leisure Centre all weather pitch - don't need to book

1.00 - 2.00      Horse riding at Seaview, Walney  Ring 407312 to book. - Full

Friday              

12.00 - 1.00     Football Under 16s at the Park Leisure Centre - No need to book

1.00 - 2.00        Football 16+ at the Park Leisure Centre - No need to book

2.00 - 3.00        Horse riding at Seaview, Walney  Ring 407312 to book - Full

FAMILY CINEMA EVENT – THE LION KING

Friday 19th February, 10.30am at Apollo Cinemas in Barrow.

Tickets £1 per person including siblings

Please note that carers who care for a child with a disability can access the cinema free of charge

Confirmation of film showing and other details will be made nearer the time

If you would like to book a place please contact Carol on 01229 407312

Parents and Carers Forum

Parents and carers of disabled children getting together for support and change

We welcome all parents/carers of disabled children to come and join us.

We meet every few weeks to discuss how to improve the lives of our children and ourselves.

We work with providers of services to ensure they meet the needs of our children.

We help to promote positive opportunities available for our children.

And we provide support to each other.

The next meeting is on Thursday 25th February, 7pm at the Nan Tait Centre, Abbey Road, Barrow.

For further information contact Derek Brook on 407575.

Hoops Multi Skills Sessions every Monday during term time

The sessions take place Monday evenings 5:30-6:30pm (term time only) at Hoops Basketball Centre, Thorncliffe Road. The club is for children with disabilities and their families. The sessions are free. If you would like to help out at the sessions or would like more information please contact Lis Stephenson.   Or just turn up, there is no need to book.     

The next session is on Monday 7th February.

         Barrow AFC running a soccer and ball skills session

MAX Inspiration at the Youth Gym at the Park Leisure Centre 

MAX Inspiration sessions are open to all children with a disability of any kind.  Sessions will be taking place every Saturday morning thoughout the year at 10.30am.  The one hour weekly session will cost £2.50 on a “pay as you go” basis.

As for all MAX sessions it is beneficial for children to book in advance for the sessions as places will be limited.

Like the other MAX activities the age range for these sessions is 8 to 16 but we will not exclude children of any age.

Further information is now available on the Park Leisure Centre website. 

Not sure if this is for you?   If you would like to visit the Youth Gym first to see it it is suitable, give the Park a ring on 01229 871146 and ask to have a look around first.

 

 

Soft Play and Sensory Centre

We are currently looking at the possibility of providing a soft play and sensory centre in Barrow.  This would be designed to be suitable for young people with a disability but would also be available for any children for parties or general fun!  

During half term a group of parents and carers visited the Soft Play Centre and the Space Centre near Preston to see if we can decide exactly what we need.

Pictures of the two sites are on our blog.  If you are the parent or carer of a child with a disability, have a look and feel free to leave a comment. 

4US Magazine a magazine for families with children with disabilities in Cumbria

The Magazine includes a range of information to support families and a guide to whats on and who can help.

Whats on in Furness and South Cumbria

Ulverston Leisure Centre is running weekly activity sessions on a Sunday from 10:30 - 12pm for 5-16yr olds. Sessions cost £1:50 and siblings are welcome. Contact Ulverston Leisure Centre for more information Tel: 01229 584110 or click here

Kepplewray run activities all year round for people with a disability and their families and friends.  It's worth keeping an eye on their website to see if they have any events on.

If you know of any activities that are taking place please let us know so we can tell everyone else. Click here to email Lis details.

 Sports Clubs

 The Sports Development Team is here to help sports clubs and organisations become more inclusive of people with disabilities. Here are some of the benefits of becoming inclusive, that may encourage you:

• Increased membership
• More awareness in the community of the club and its achievements with an improved ability to attract sponsorship
• More people to become involved as volunteers. People with disabilities have many skills to share, often in areas where it is difficult to find a willing person, such as administration
• Professional and personal development of club members as they share new skills and knowledge about their sport with the new members with disabilities
• Better facilities that are safer and more user friendly

With some flexibility, imagination and a little effort, your club could enjoy some of these benefits.  If you want some help to become more inclusive, contact Lis on 407310 or by email.