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Local Sporting Clubs for Children with Disabilities

If your child is interested in sport or would like to try something new, there are a number of sporting clubs for  children with disabilities in our area. You are welcome to go along and join in at:  

Sportability:  held at  Spennymoor Leisure Centre every Monday evening from 5.30-6.30pm

Gymnastics: held at Newton  Aycliffe Leisure Centre each Sunday from  9.30-10.30am

Swim 75: held at Newton  Aycliffe Leisure Centre each Sunday from 3-4pm (coach present)

Swimming for families: held at Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre each Monday from  5-6pm

Parent Carer Group

The parent carer group continues to meet at the Oaks School in Spennymoor each month.   Parents have been able to gain information and share  experiences of their caring roles.  If you would like  information on a specific topic, or would like to hear a particular speaker please do not hesitate to contact Joanne at the centre (01325 313123) as we would love to know your ideas.

Parent Carer Support Group

Do you ever feel that you are on your own, struggling to look after a child with disabilities? The  support group offers parents the chance to get together and share experiences,   knowing you are not alone can be just what you need to help you face another day more   positively than the last.

The group is very relaxed and you do not have to stay for the full two hours. We have speakers from various services who are a great source of information and there are chocolate biscuits too!!

The group meet at the Oaks School, Rock Road, Spennymoor on the last Thursday of the month from 10-12noon. (Your child does not have to be a pupil at the school for you to attend).

If you would like to know more just ring Joanne on 01325 313123 who will be happy to help.

A2Z - Special Sessions for Special Children

Have you got a child with special needs who likes stories, crafts, fun and games? If so, Bishop Auckland Town Hall library is the place to be. Why not go along on the first Saturday of each month (excluding January) from 10.30-11.30am.  Cost £1 per child, brothers and  sisters welcome.  Children must be accompanied by an adult. Telephone the town hall 01388 602610 for more details or just go along.