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SEND events May 2024

Latest events in SEND

May 2024

May events
 Date Time Event Price Location Contact details
Monday 13 May 2024 2.00 to 4.30pm Primary Mental Health Worker drop in. 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 Westminster Primary Academy, Westminster Road, FY1 2QE. 0800 121 7762 Option 1 for PMHW.  You are welcome to leave a message and a PMHW will return your call within the week.
Monday 13 May 2024 6.00 to 7.00pm SEN sessions at Ascent 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
Book online, visit the Ascent website
Tuesday 14 May 2024 2.00 to 4.30pm Primary Mental Health Worker drop in. 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 Devonshire Primary Academy, Devonshire Road, FY3 8AF 0800 121 7762 Option 1 for PMHW.  You are welcome to leave a message and a PMHW will return your call within the week.
Tuesday 14 May 2024 3.30 to 5.30pm Blackpool Football Club Family Hubs. Everyone will receive a hot meal and tea/coffee will be available throughout. Children can play games and take part in crafts with other children. Families can eat, spend time together, and talk about their day. Please note, these hubs are specifically for families with children. Activities, crafts, gaming, homework areas, open to all but adults must accompany children. Free Moretti Lounge, Bloomfield Road Stadium, Seasiders Way, FY1 6JJ Book through the BFC website
Tuesday 14 May 2024 6.00 to 8.00pm Sign Hi Say Hi, activities for deaf children and young people. 

We will be canoeing on Fairhaven Lake which should be great fun. Make sure you wear appropriate clothing and bring a towel and something to change into in case you get wet. Age 7 and over.

£1 per child

Fairhaven Lake, Inner Promenade, Lytham St Annes, FY8 1BD

To book on to the activities please contact 07437 335 655 or email 
Wednesday 15 May 2024 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
Wednesday 15 May 2024 10.30am to 2.00pm Wellbeing Wednesday at Blackpool Carers Centre. Are you an unpaid carer? Why not pop along with your loved one and meet the team. Find out if we can support you or answer any questions you may have. Free Blackpool Carers Centre, Beaverbrook House, Newton Drive, Blackpool  
Wednesday 15 May 2024 12.30 to 2.30pm Thingymajigz sensory sessions for under 2s. £2.95 Thingymajigz, Millennium Court, Furness Drive, Poulton Business Park, Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 8JS Call 01253 834200 or email 
Wednesday 15 May 2024 3.30 to 5.30pm Primary Mental Health Worker virtual drop in. 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 Join here 0800 121 7762 Option 1 for PMHW.  You are welcome to leave a message and a PMHW will return your call within the week.
Wednesday 15 May 2024 3.30 to 5.30pm Blackpool Football Club Family Hubs. Everyone will receive a hot meal and tea/coffee will be available throughout. Children can play games and take part in crafts with other children. Families can eat, spend time together, and talk about their day. Please note, these hubs are specifically for families with children. Activities, crafts, gaming, homework areas, open to all but adults must accompany children. Free Moretti Lounge, Bloomfield Road Stadium, Seasiders Way, FY1 6JJ Book through the BFC website
Thursday 16 May 2024 12.30 to 2.30pm Thingymajigz sensory sessions for 2 to 5 year olds. £5.95 Thingymajigz, Millennium Court, Furness Drive, Poulton Business Park, Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 8JS Call 01253 834200 or email 
Thursday 16 May 2024 3.30 to 5.30pm Blackpool Football Club Family Hubs. Everyone will receive a hot meal and tea/coffee will be available throughout. Children can play games and take part in crafts with other children. Families can eat, spend time together, and talk about their day. Please note, these hubs are specifically for families with children. Activities, crafts, gaming, homework areas, open to all but adults must accompany children. Free Moretti Lounge, Bloomfield Road Stadium, Seasiders Way, FY1 6JJ Book through the BFC website
Thursday 16 May 2024 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  Layton Methodist Church, 1 Westcliff Drive, Blackpool, FY3 7DZ To book your place email
Friday 17 May 2024 9.30 to 11.30am Aiming Higher parent/ carer sessions. This week we have a speaker from the Learning Rooms. Free, refreshments included. You must be registered with Aiming Higher. 231 - 233 Church Street, Blackpool, FY1 3PB Call us on 01253 206447 or email
Friday 17 May 2024 9.30 to 11.30am Blackpool Children's and Young Persons Learning Disability and Neuro Team Parents/ Carer drop in session Free 231 - 233 Church Street, Blackpool, FY1 3PB No booking required just turn up.
Friday 17 May 2024 10.00 to 11.30am Baby sensory, 0 - 2 years old Free Central Family Hub,
Gorton Street,
Blackpool,
FY1 3JW
 
Friday 17 May 2024 11.00am to 12.00pm Baby sensory, 0 - 2 years old Free Layton Methodist Church, 1 Westcliffe Drive, FY3 7DZ  
Saturday 18 May 2024 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
Monday 20 May 2024 2.00 to 4.30pm Primary Mental Health Worker drop in. 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 Westminster Primary Academy, Westminster Road, FY1 2QE. 0800 121 7762 Option 1 for PMHW.  You are welcome to leave a message and a PMHW will return your call within the week.
Monday 20 May 2024 6.00 to 7.00pm SEN sessions at Ascent 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
Book online, visit the Ascent website
Tuesday 21 May 2024 2.00 to 4.30pm Primary Mental Health Worker drop in. 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 1 for PMHW.  You are welcome to leave a message and a PMHW will return your call within the week.
Tuesday 21 May 2024 3.30 to 5.30pm Blackpool Football Club Family Hubs. Everyone will receive a hot meal and tea/coffee will be available throughout. Children can play games and take part in crafts with other children. Families can eat, spend time together, and talk about their day. Please note, these hubs are specifically for families with children. Activities, crafts, gaming, homework areas, open to all but adults must accompany children. Free Moretti Lounge, Bloomfield Road Stadium, Seasiders Way, FY1 6JJ Book through the BFC website
Wednesday 22nd May 2024 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
Wednesday 22nd May 2024 12.30 to 2.30pm Thingymajigz sensory sessions for under 2s. £2.95 Thingymajigz, Millennium Court, Furness Drive, Poulton Business Park, Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 8JS Call 01253 834200 or email 
Wednesday 22nd May 2024 3.30 to 5.30pm Blackpool Football Club Family Hubs. Everyone will receive a hot meal and tea/coffee will be available throughout. Children can play games and take part in crafts with other children. Families can eat, spend time together, and talk about their day. Please note, these hubs are specifically for families with children. Activities, crafts, gaming, homework areas, open to all but adults must accompany children. Free Moretti Lounge, Bloomfield Road Stadium, Seasiders Way, FY1 6JJ Book through the BFC website
Thursday 23 May 2024 12.30 to 2.30pm Thingymajigz sensory sessions for 2 to 5 year olds. £5.95 Thingymajigz, Millennium Court, Furness Drive, Poulton Business Park, Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 8JS Call 01253 834200 or email 
Thursday 23 May 2024 3.30 to 5.30pm Blackpool Football Club Family Hubs. Everyone will receive a hot meal and tea/coffee will be available throughout. Children can play games and take part in crafts with other children. Families can eat, spend time together, and talk about their day. Please note, these hubs are specifically for families with children. Activities, crafts, gaming, homework areas, open to all but adults must accompany children. Free Moretti Lounge, Bloomfield Road Stadium, Seasiders Way, FY1 6JJ Book through the BFC website
Thursday 23 May 2024 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 Layton Methodist Church, 1 Westcliff Drive, Blackpool, FY3 7DZ To book your place email
Friday 24 May 2024 9.30 to 11.30am Aiming Higher parent/ carer sessions. This week we have a cookery demonstration. Free, refreshments included. You must be registered with Aiming Higher.  231 - 233 Church Street, Blackpool, FY1 3PB Call us on 01253 206447 or email
Friday 24 May 2024 9.30 to 11.30am Blackpool Children's and Young Persons Learning Disability and Neuro Team Parents/ Carer drop in session Free 231 - 233 Church Street, Blackpool, FY1 3PB No booking required just turn up.
Friday 24 May 2024 10.00 to 11.30am Baby sensory, 0 - 2 years old Free Central Family Hub,
Gorton Street,
Blackpool,
FY1 3JW
 
Friday 24 May 2024 11.00am to 12.00pm Baby sensory, 0 - 2 years old Free Layton Methodist Church, 1 Westcliffe Drive, FY3 7DZ  
Saturday 25 May 2024 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 May 2024 10.30 to 11.30am Aiming Higher family trip to Farmer Parrs. Stay as long as you like. £2 per child, sibling under 16 and parent Farmer Parrs Animal World, Rossall Lane, Fleetwood, FY7 8SL

Booking opens 13th May 2024.

Book online

Sunday 26 May 2024 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 May 2024 2.00 to 4.30pm Primary Mental Health Worker virtual drop in. 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 Westminster Primary Academy, Westminster Road, FY1 2QE. 0800 121 7762 Option 1 for PMHW.  You are welcome to leave a message and a PMHW will return your call within the week.
Monday 27 May 2024 6.00 to 7.00pm SEN sessions at Ascent 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
Book online, visit the Ascent website
Tuesday 28 February 2024 3.30 to 5.30pm Blackpool Football Club Family Hubs. Everyone will receive a hot meal and tea/coffee will be available throughout. Children can play games and take part in crafts with other children. Families can eat, spend time together, and talk about their day. Please note, these hubs are specifically for families with children. Activities, crafts, gaming, homework areas, open to all but adults must accompany children. Free Moretti Lounge, Bloomfield Road Stadium, Seasiders Way, FY1 6JJ Book through the BFC website
Wednesday 29 May 2024 9.30 to 11.30am Parents of the Revolution coffee and chat. A non - judgemental space to talk about everything parent and carer related. Free The Salvation Army, Raikes Parade, Blackpool No booking needed. Kids are welcome.
Wednesday 29 May 2024 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
Wednesday 29 May 2024 10.30am to 1.30pm Parent Carer Forum Meets and Treats, pizza making in the air fryer.

Free, refreshments provided The Hub at South Shore, 120 Highfield Road, FY4 2JF Blackpool Booking required, see the Blackpool Parent Carer Forum Facebook page
Wednesday 29 May 2024 3.30 to 5.30pm Blackpool Football Club Family Hubs. Everyone will receive a hot meal and tea/coffee will be available throughout. Children can play games and take part in crafts with other children. Families can eat, spend time together, and talk about their day. Please note, these hubs are specifically for families with children. Activities, crafts, gaming, homework areas, open to all but adults must accompany children. Free Moretti Lounge, Bloomfield Road Stadium, Seasiders Way, FY1 6JJ Book through the BFC website
Thursday 30 May 2024 3.30 to 5.30pm Blackpool Football Club Family Hubs. Everyone will receive a hot meal and tea/coffee will be available throughout. Children can play games and take part in crafts with other children. Families can eat, spend time together, and talk about their day. Please note, these hubs are specifically for families with children. Activities, crafts, gaming, homework areas, open to all but adults must accompany children. Free Moretti Lounge, Bloomfield Road Stadium, Seasiders Way, FY1 6JJ Book through the BFC website
Thursday 30 May 2024 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 Layton Methodist Church, 1 Westcliff Drive, Blackpool, FY3 7DZ To book your place email
Friday 31 May 2024 10.00 to 11.30am Baby sensory, 0 - 2 years old Free Central Family Hub,
Gorton Street,
Blackpool,
FY1 3JW
 
Friday 31 May 2024 11.00am to 12.00pm Baby sensory, 0 - 2 years old Free Layton Methodist Church, 1 Westcliffe Drive, FY3 7DZ