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9.2 Leisure Activities
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The CVS Directory includes sports clubs, groups, etc. See sections 8.1 and 12.1 for contact details.
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"Encourage your child to be as independent as possible and experience as many opportunities as they can." |
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The Dome
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Leisure Park Bawtry Road Doncaster DN4 7PD
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(01302) 370888
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| Swimming Groups |
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There are various swimming groups run around the Doncaster area for children with disabilities and their families.
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Swimming lessons for children with special needs are on Saturdays from 11.30am to 12 noon. For leisure opportunities please contact Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council.
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Edlington Sports Centre
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Tait Avenue Edlington Doncaster DN12 1HJ
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(01709) 862625
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There is also a weekly swimming session for children with disabilities and their families held at Rossington Sports Centre from 12-1pm on Saturdays. Contact Suzanne Davies.
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Rossington Sports Centre
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Westend Lane Rossington Doncaster
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07787 158 180
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Also contact Mencap for details of swimming times.
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Doncaster Mencap
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95 Thorne Road Doncaster South Yorkshire
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(01302) 360617
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(Also see sections 8.1 & 12.2)
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Swimming for the Disabled (9am to 10.30am on Sunday mornings), and many more activities for children 4 months and over.
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Bircotes Leisure Centre
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Whitehouse Road Bircotes Doncaster DN11 8EF
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(01302) 743979
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bircotes.lc@bassetlaw.gov.uk
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www.bassetlaw.gov.uk
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Swimstars and Dolphins runs various inclusive classes catering for different age groups and abilities. There is a charge for all the swimming classes. Lessons are held at 2 sites, Rossington Hall School and Don Valley High School. Contact the group directly for times, days and prices.
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The D Squad meets on Friday nights from 6pm - 7pm at Don Valley High School. The sessions cost £1 each. For details and to put your child's name down please contact Debbie on:
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(01302) 680112
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| Riding For The Disabled |
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Riding lessons for children under 16 who have a physical or learning disability, who must be accompanied at all times. Please book lessons in advance.
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Brockholes Riding & Visitor Centre Riding for the Disabled
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Brockholes Lane Branton Doncaster DN3 3NH
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(01302) 535057
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Riding for the Disabled
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Glebefield Riding School Park Road Mexborough Doncaster
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07774 142705
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*It should be noted that the group has a waiting list system*
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Doncaster Riding for the Disabled
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Rockingham House Farm Upper Haugh Rotherham S62 7DP
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(01709) 524045
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(No age limit)
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Rossington Hall Riding For the Disabled
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(01302) 722498
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A youth club for young people aged 16 years and over with learning disabilities. Term time only, 7pm to 9pm
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Wednesday Gateway Youth Club
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Doncaster Mencap 95 Thorne Road Doncaster DN1 2JT
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(01302) 360617
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(Also see sections 8.1 & 12.2)
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Open Cast is a group for all young people aged 13-25 years of age. The project is based at The Foyer and includes a group called Access that meet on Monday evenings from 5-7pm. There are also other groups and activities run by Open Cast. For full details, contact the group directly.
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Open Cast The Foyer Chequer Road Doncaster
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(01302) 341972
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Altogether Sports Club is for young people aged 14-25 years with a disability. It is held on Tuesday evenings from 5.30pm-7.00pm at the Dearne Valley Leisure Centre in Denaby Main and costs 50p per session. Contact David Lane on:
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(01302) 366199
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No Limits is a youth group for young people aged 13-25 years with disabilities. It is based at Elmfield House on Thursday evenings between 7pm and 9pm.
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(01302) 734201 Glenis or (01302) 862936 Pamela
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The Forward Project is a mentoring service for young people aged 14 years who have a disability. This service can provide a mentor to enable the young person to achieve personal goals, big or small.
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The Forward Project Unit 11 Shaw Wood Business Park Shaw Wood Way Doncaster DN2 5TB
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(01302) 366594
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DARTS (Doncaster Community Arts Programme) runs regular groups for young people of various ages and abilities. Contact the groups directly for full details.
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DARTS The Point South Parade Doncaster
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(01302) 341662
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Millennium Volunteers is a country wide project that provides opportunities for young people to volunteer and gain experience for their future. There is a mainstream project as well as a project solely for people with disabilities. The age range for the scheme is 16-24 years of age.
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The Millennium Volunteers 7 Thorne Road Doncaster
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(01302) 366199
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www.mvonline.gov.uk
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The 5-13 Project is for children aged 5-13 years of age with autism. The gorup oragnises lots of activities and runs an after school club. Groups are held on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings (term-time only). There is also support for the whole family and home visits can be arranged.
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Vicki Macphee 5-13 Project Thorne House Services for Autism
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(01405) 817717
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(Also see section 12.2)
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Doncaster Tourist Information Centre can also give you advice on places of interest with facilities, access and provision for the disabled in Doncaster.
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Doncaster Tourist Information Centre The Blue Building 38-40 High Street Doncaster DN1 1DE
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(01302) 734309
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tourist.information@doncaster.gov.uk
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(Also see section 6.1)
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