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The Ability Sports programme provides inclusive activities for adults and young people with additional needs.
Wiltshire Inclusive Dance
Wiltshire Inclusive Dance (WID) welcomes young people with additional needs to join in and dance! With the use of props and music, the sessions are fun and involving. They are run by trained dance movement therapists who make sure everyone enjoys dancing and music. After each session, there's a 15 minute break for break drinks.
Inclusive Play provides a safe space for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities to lead their own play. Running two Saturdays a month, sessions provide an opportunity for children to explore, play and socialise. Parent/carers are required to stay.
A community sports club for young people with additional needs, aged 8 to 16. The club helps them try new activities and sports. Making learning new life and spatial skills fun. They can make friends, get creative, and feel more confident. The club is safe, friendly, and lots of fun. Everyone is welcome, so new members are always encouraged to join
Timetable
Location
Day
Time
Price
Age
Trowbridge Sports centre
Wednesday afternoons during term time
4.15pm to 5pm
£3
8 to 16
Salisbury, Five Rivers Health and Wellbeing Centre
Fit Club is a sports club for people aged 17 and above with additional needs. It helps them stay active and healthy while having fun. Members can try different sports, make friends, and learn new skills. They will practice teamwork, talking to each other, and spatial awareness. The club is relaxed and enjoyable.
Timetable
Location
Day
Time
Price
Age
Trowbridge Sports centre
Wednesday afternoons during term time
5.15pm to 6pm
£3
17+
Salisbury, Five Rivers Health and Wellbeing Centre
Wiltshire Boccia Club is an exciting chance for people with disabilities to take part in a Paralympic sport. Friends and families are welcome. Boccia is a non-contact sport that relies upon the skill of the player rather than size, speed, and strength. A ball can be propelled by rolling, throwing, or kicking. A ramp can be used if required. Players will experience competitive games in a friendly atmosphere. The focus is on taking part and enjoying the activity.
Wiltshire Wheels for All is an inclusive cycling programme providing opportunities for adults and young people with a disability or mobility issues to take part. A range of adapted cycles are on offer including tandems, tricycles and hand cycles with all sessions delivered by qualified leaders. Individuals are welcome to bring their own adapted bike if they wish to.
The club is currently paused with further information about its restart coming shortly.
Various swim classes and opportunities are available to children and adults across the county.
1-2-1 swimming
1-2-1 swimming lessons are delivered to beginners and improving swimmers giving opportunities for young people aged 5 to 19 to receive 1-2-1 tuition from Swim England qualified swimming teachers. These sessions are offered in blocks with a maximum of ten sessions per participant and have been heavily subsidised, resulting in an approximate 50% saving for families.
Swim Squad
In partnership with Swim England and local swimming clubs, the county swim squad is a Wiltshire based swimming academy that targets young people aged 8 to 19 with a disability who show an interest and ability in swimming. Sessions are delivered monthly at Devizes Leisure Centre. Members of the academy receive technical coaching and any young people who demonstrate further talent will be signposted to additional opportunities including regional training and competitive events
Further opportunities include disability group swims and parent/child classes.
GOGA aims is to support the least active members of our community. Bringing disabled and non-disabled people together. This includes those with long term health conditions. Everyone can get fit, make friends, and feel great by staying active In Wiltshire. GOGA also works with those at risk of rural and social isolation. Individuals can grow their skills and volunteer if they wish.
Timetable
Location
Activity
Day
Time
Price
Age
Amesbury, Bowman Centre
Seated exercise and dance
Monday morning
10am to 11.30am
£0
All ages
Calne, Leisure Centre
Seated exercise and dance
Monday morning
11am to 12.15pm
£0
All ages
Melksham, Community Campus
Multi-sports, seated exercise and dance
Monday morning
9.15am to 10.30am
£0
All ages
Redlynch, Downton Leisure Centre
Walking Football
Monday afternoon
1pm to 2pm
£0
All ages
Durrington Village Hall
Multi-sports, seated exercise and dance
Tuesday morning
10am to 10.45am
£0
All ages
Tidworth, Tedworth Equestrian Centre
Equestrian Activities
Wednesday morning
10am to 11am
£0
All ages
Salisbury, Arrundells House
Gardening Activities
Wednesday
11am to 3pm
£0
All ages
Devizes, Needham House (closed group)
Seated exercise and dance
Thursday morning
10am to 11am
£0
All ages
Chippenham, Olympiad Leisure Centre
Multi-sports, seated exercise and dance
Thursday morning
10am to 11.15am
£0
All ages
Ludgershall Community Hall
Seated exercise and dance
Thursday morning
11am to 12 noon
£0
All ages
Bemerton Heath Community Centre, Salisbury
Multi-sports, seated exercise and dance
Thursday morning
11am to 11.45am
£0
All ages
Five Rivers Health and Wellbeing Centre, Salisbury
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