Here you find useful information around lots of services and facilities. It is advisable to contact the providers directly to confirm dates and times as these often vary at short notice.
Lets Go Sunderland - a website which offers useful information and news about events and activities taking place across the city. You can search for an activity near you or for something on a specific date
Free films at the cinema - The Cinema Exhibitors' Association Card confirms that the holder (your child) is entitled to one free ticket for the person accompanying them to the cinema. To apply for the card, your child would need to be in receipt of disability living allowance (DLA) and/or be registered blind. The card costs £5.50 and is valid for 1 year.
For more information visit the website: the cinema exhibitors' association limited or
Tel: 0845 123 1292 Minicom: 0845 123 1297
Fax 0845 123 1296 |
Sunderland Youth Development Group & City Equals - The Youth Development Group’s Inclusion Project provides citywide youth provision for young people 13-19 years of age who have physical and/or learning disabilities. The youth clubs run sessions on various nights during the week, while one club also runs a Saturday morning session. Club members are offered a wide range of activities and are actively encouraged to take part in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.
During school holidays, in partnership with Services for Disabled Children (Children's Services) and the voluntary sector, the Inclusion Project runs away day breaks. This involves activity days and residential experiences, giving disabled young people opportunities to extend their horizons and interests within a safe environment.
For more information contact the Youth Development Group on Tel: 0191 561 7410 or email Inclusion Co-ordinator: angela.mills@sunderland.gov.uk |
| For information about disabled access at Cineworld Cinemas visit their website: www.cineworld.co.uk/accessibility |
Sunderland Leisure & Wellness Centres
Whether you're into football, swimming, gymnastics, trampolining, or something more relaxing like yoga or tai-chi, there is a wide choice of Sport, Leisure & Wellness Centres across the City offering activities suitable to you. Use the links below to get more details about each venue:
- Sunderland Aquatic Centre & Wellness Centre, Stadium Park, Sunderland ST5 1SU Tel: 0191 561 6161
- Washington Leisure Centre, Town Centre, Washington NE38 7SS Tel: 0191 219 3400
- Silksworth Community Pool, Tennis & Wellness Centre, Silksworth Lane, Sunderland SR3 1PD
Tel: 0191 561 5900/01/02
- Crowtree Leisure Centre, Crowtree Road, Sunderland SR1 3EL Tel: 0191 553 2600
- Houghton Sports & Wellness Centre, Station Road, Houghton Le Spring DH4 5AH Tel: 0191 553 6465
- Hetton Community Pool & Wellness Centre, Barnard Park, Hetton-le-Hole, DH5 9LZ Tel: 0191 561 6683
- Silksworth Sports Complex, Silksworth Lane, Sunderland SR3 1PD Tel: 0191 553 5785
- Seaburn Centre & Wellness Centre, Whitburn Road, Sunderland SR6 8AA Tel: 0191 553 2600
- Community North Sports Complex, Kingsway Road, Downhill, Sunderland Tel: 0191 553 6915
- Bunny Hill Wellness Centre, Hylton Lane, Sunderland, SR5 4BW Tel: 0191 5618154
- Raich Carter Centre, Commercial Road, Hendon, Sunderland, SR2 8PD Tel;: 0191 553 2333
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Silksworth Wellness Centre Sensory Room -is a place where disabled children and adults can explore and develop their senses and skills. The room has many different features including soft padded floors and walls, interative equipment which uses sound and lighting, fibre optic curtain and bubble machine.
The facility is open for casual and group bookings of up to 10 people however a brief induction is required in order to show carers the basic use of the equipment. Sessions are 90 minutes duration.
Opening times:
Monday to Friday 8.30am to 7pm - Sat/Sun 8.30am to 3.30pm
Cost per person per session: 1-3 years £1.90 - 4 years and over £2.60 (for concession members).
A concession Life Card can be obtained from the Centre's Receiption with proof of entitlement.
For more information contact Silksworth Wellness Centre Reception on 0191 561 5900/01/02 |
The Hive - This is a local community project in Houghton Leisure activities for children include a creche, holiday clubs, and holiday activity packs.
For further information contact:
The Hive,2 7-29 Queensway, Houghton-le-Spring, DH5 8EL,
Tel: 0191 584 5729
Fax: 0191 512 1828 |
Durham Area Disability Leisure Group - Durham Area Disability Leisure Group offer leisure activities for disabled people of all ages who live in Durham and surrounding areas.
For more information, contact:
Durham Area Disability Leisure Group, Donal Owen Clarke Centre, Riverside South, Chester le Street DH3 3SJ
Tel: 0191 389 1666 Fax: 0191 389 1666
Website: Durham Area Disability Leisure Group |
Equals Youth Theatre - This is a drama group which runs on a Wednesday evening between 4.30pm and 6pm at Portland School, Weymouth Road, Chapelgarth, Sunderland
SR3 2NQ
For more information contact: Rowena Gilchrist on 0191 553 6050 |
Soundwaves - Soundwaves create talking newspapers/magazines for people with a visual impairment, including a football magazine.
For more information contact: Soundwaves, 21 Toronto Road, Thorney Close, Sunderland SR3 4HU
Tel: 0191 555 6514
E-mail: office@soundwaves-online.org.uk |
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Sunderland Actionnaires Club - allows visually impaired children to experience a range of sport and leisure activities in a safe, structured and fun environment. The club takes place on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month from 10am until 12pm at the Raich Carter Sports Centre in Hendon, Sunderland or in venues in the community. Children and young people who are blind or partially sighted can participate in a whole range of activities including Trampolining, Judo, Football, Basketball, Athletics, Gym Fitness, Swimming, Museum visits and more.
There is no charge for the sessions and the visually impaired children can bring a friend or sibling along with them.
The club is open to children and young people aged 4 - 16 however children aged under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. |
For further information or to obtain relevant joining information please contact:
Lisa Simpson Tel: 01642 233439 or 07713088739 Email: lisa.simpson@actionforblindpeople.org.uk |
Strang Riding Centre - Strang offer horse riding for children and adults with physical, learning and sensory disabilities.
For more information contact:
Strang Riding Centre, District 12, Stephenson, Washington, Tyne & Wear, NE37 3HR
Tel: 0191 416 2745 |
Sunderland Voluntary Sector Youth Forum - have produced an on-line directory of activities taking place within youth projects in Sunderland. Access the directory to find out what is available near you.
No Limits Theatre Company - produces inspirational and innovative theatre by people with and without learning disabilities. The company is committed to producing high quality devised work that challenges traditional perceptions of theatre and disability.
No Limits is Sunderland's only producing company and in addition to regional and national touring, the company has a strong commitment to outreach and development work.
For further information, please contact the No Limits Theatre Company, Dundas Street, Monkwearmouth, Sunderland SR6 0AY Telephone 0191 565 3013 or email info@nolimitstheatre.org.uk or visit their website at www.nolimitstheatre.org.uk
Games - Scope, the UK Disability Charity, has produced a useful document which offers guidance around including disabled children and young people in play. The document 'Games all children can play from a sports bag' can be downloaded here.
Specially adapted tricycles - People's Pedal Power is an initiative to encourage disabled people and children to start cycling. The project has adapted tricycles suitable for people with all disabilities. It is based at Hetton Lyons Country Park and is open Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm. The cost is £3 per hour and pre-booking is essential.
For more information contact: People's Pedal Power, 100 Norfolk Street, Sunderland, SR1 1EA
Tel: 0191 567 8107 (Ann Storey or Les Wascoe)
E-mail: leslieg@myway.com
DAYS OUT
Tyne and Wear Archives & Museums manages a collection of 12 museums and galleries across Tyne and Wear, supported by the five local authorities of the area. For more information about the individual sites and what attractions are available visit their website.
National Glass Centre
NGC offers an international programme of exhibitions; it is home to the UK's largest art glass making facility for kiln forming and offers glass blowing demonstrations daily. It has an award winning Cafe/Restaurant with stunning panoramic views of the River Wear and the NGC shop sells the very best in UK contemporary glass, ceramics and jewellery. Entry to the centre is free.
HOLIDAYS
Listed below are a range of organisations and services both locally and nationally who can help with holidays and planning.
Contact a Family
Contact a Family North East England
The Dene Centre
Castle Farm Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 1PH
Tel/Fax: 0191 213 6300
e-mail: northeast.office@cafamily.org.uk
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Disability North
Dene Centre, Castle Farm Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 1PH.
Tel: 0191 284 0480 Fax: 0191 213 0910
Text Direct: 18001 0191 284 0480
E-mail: reception@disabilitynorth.org.uk
Website: www.disabilitynorth.org.uk |
Calvert Trust
The Calvert Trust specialise in outdoor holidays for disabled people. They have centres at Kielder, Keswick and Exmoor.
For more information, contact:
Calvert Trust Kielder, Kielder Water, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 1BS
Tel: 01434 250232 Fax: 01434 250015
Website: www.calvert-trust.org.uk
Email : enquiries@calvert-kielder.com |
The Arka Foundation
The Arka Foundation based in Malta offers a range of services for disabled people and their families,
For more information contact:
The Arka Foundation, Triq il-Moghdija, Ghajnsielem, Gozo, Malta.
Tel: (00356) 21565773 Fax: (00356) 21565774
Arka Foundation Administration: arka@maltanet.net
Arka Respite Centre: respite@maltanet.net
Website: Fondazzjoni Arka |
Holidays and Opportunities Fund
This is a fund available in Sunderland to help provide breaks for carers where the usual short break schemes are not appropriate or available. Applications can be made to the fund for money towards holidays or days out which will clearly provide parent carers with a break.
For further information contact:
Sunderland Carers' Centre,
12 Toward Road, Sunderland, SR1 2QF
Tel: 0191 567 3232
E-mail: info@sunderlandcarers.co.uk |
Holiday Care
This organisation provides information about all types of holidays for people with disabilities and special needs.
For further information, contact:
Holiday Care, 7th Floor,
Sunley House,
4 Bedford Park, Croydon,
Surrey, CR0 2AP
Tel: 0845 124 9971
E-mail: info@tourismforall.org.uk
Website: www.holidaycare.org.uk |
The Edward Lloyd Trust - is a local charity that works with and for people with learning disabilities. They have run successful fund-raising events and through the generosity of our donors have purchased an accessible caravan. Situated on the beautiful and scenic Northumberland Coast, the caravan is only a short drive from the Railway Station and Berwick upon Tweed town centre. They want to make it available to any-one who needs a short break. Download a brochure here.
For more information please contact Edward Lloyd Trust Tel: 0191 2131608 Fax; 0191 2856420
Email: enquiries@edwardlloydtrust.co.uk Website: www.edwardlloydtrust.co.uk |
The Family Fund - Holiday grants are given for the benefit of the severely disabled child. They must normally be used towards the cost of a family holiday that includes the disabled child. Grants can also be given for outings and day trips where families are unable to take a holiday away from home. For more information and details of how to claim a grant visit the Family Fund website at www.familyfund.org.uk
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