Events in July
Free Thamesmead SEND multi-sport festival
Thamesmead SEND multi-sport festival is delivered in partnership with Access Sport and Peabody.
This event is free for the family and open to d/Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent young people. Local community sports clubs will be delivering inclusive taster sessions including TAG rugby, hula hooping, tennis, archery and football.
- When: Saturday 27th July
- Where: Sports Club Thamesmead, Bayliss Avenue, SE28 8NJ
- Time: 2pm to 4pm
Summer BMX Wingz Sessions
Wingz sessions are for all young people with additional needs and their siblings who want somewhere they can feel comfortable and confident learning to ride a bike. Two wheeled BMX bikes and strider bikes of different sizes for this session will be provided, as well as safety equipment such as helmets, knee pads and elbow pads.
To sign up for the sessions, complete the online booking form.
Summer Activities at South Playscheme for Deaf Children
Join Remark's Deaf playscheme for the summer with lots of fun activities.
- When: Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday throughout August
- Where: Catford Wanderer's Sports Club, Beckenham Hill Rd, London SE6 3NU
- Time: 10-4pm
- Price: £2 per day
To book a place for your child, please fill out the online admission form and select the days you would like them to come along.
Contact Steven Wynne at steven.wynne@remark.uk.com, if you have any questions or need further information.
Changing from Primary to Secondary School Webinar for Parents and Carers
A free, one-off session supporting parents and carers of incoming Year 7 pupils being delivered by Bromley Y.
The session will:
- reflect on challenges and opportunities for children transitioning to secondary school
- consider ways to build confidence and promote independence
- find out about strategies to help your child explore and manage worries
- think about ways of containing your own worries and emotions about this significant milestone
The next webinar will be delivered online via Microsoft Teams on Thursday 15th August at 1pm and Friday 30th August at 4pm.
Changing from Primary to Secondary School Webinar for Parents and Carers
A free, one-off session supporting parents and carers of incoming Year 7 pupils being delivered by Bromley Y.
The session will:
- reflect on challenges and opportunities for children transitioning to secondary school
- consider ways to build confidence and promote independence
- find out about strategies to help your child explore and manage worries
- think about ways of containing your own worries and emotions about this significant milestone
The next webinar will be delivered online via Microsoft Teams on Saturday 14th September at 10am and Tuesday 24th September at 4pm.
Regular Clubs and Events
Beckenham & Bromley SEND Cricket Hub
Free cricket sessions are now being run at Beckenham County Cricket Ground for young people (12-24) with disabilities. The sessions are fully funded by Lords Taverners.
- When: Every Friday (term time)
- Where: Beckenham Country Cricket Ground, Worsley Bridge Road, Beckenham, BR3 1RL
- Time: 5.30pm to 7pm
Email Daniel Levey for more information at daniel.levey@kentcricket.co.uk
CASPA
CASPA offer various clubs for all ages. To find out more, visit the CASPA website:
Children and Family Centres
Learn and Play sessions are running out of all the children and family centres (CFC).
The sessions are for children aged under 5, with additional needs diagnosed or undiagnosed and are bookable via the children and family centres. To find out more, email directly at:
- BurntAshcfc@bromley.gov.uk
- BigginHillcfc@bromley.gov.uk
- Blenheimcfc@bromley.gov.uk
- Castlecombecfc@bromley.gov.uk
- Communityvisioncfc@bromley.gov.uk
- Cotmandenecfc@bromley.gov.uk
There will be additional sessions in the summer (July/August). Session 1: 10am to 10.45am and Session 2: 11am to 11.45am. The dates are as follows:
- Castlecombe CFC, 29th July
- Community Vision CFC, 30th July
- Blenheim CFC, 6th August
- Burnt Ash CFC, 12th August
- Cotmandene CFC, 12th August
Please note: There will be 8 children per session and places do need to be booked with the centre.
Disability Inclusive Swim Sessions
Disability Inclusive swim sessions are now taking place within Zambezi Swim School, with support from Access Sport.
Coaches at Zambezi Swim School have swim teacher training, as well as disability inclusion training – the perfect sessions for pupils who are d/Deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent. This includes children with physical impairments, health conditions, learning disabilities or sensory impairments.
- When: Every Thursday (term time) - until summer holidays
- Where: Royal Park Academy, Sidcup
- Session time: 30 minute classes (5 children and 5 parents per class)
To find out more contact the provider directly at info@zambezisportsschool.co.uk.
Pulse Disability Sports Club
Pulse Disability Sports Club provides the opportunity for d/Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent club members from aged 8-17 years to participate in an array of weekly inclusive multi sports activities across our clubs in London and the South East.
The sessions focus on fun, inclusive games and activities, with a variety of sports and activities including boccia, dodgeball, multi sports. Sessions are adapted to each young person’s needs.
These sessions are inclusive to anyone who is neurodivergent (including autism and ADHD), has a learning disability/difficulty, visual impairment, D/deaf or hard of hearing, a mental health or long-term health condition or physical impairment. All abilities/disabilities welcome!
To find out more, visit the Pulse Social website:
Remark Community Parent and Children Group
Remark's Parent and Children group provides workshops, advocacy, social meet ups and exciting trips.
The group is aimed at both deaf parents with hearing children and hearing parents with deaf children. The age range for children is 0-11 years old, primary school age. Siblings of deaf children are warmly invited to join too.
To find out more, visit the Remark Community website:
Rhiannon's Cafe
A warm welcome awaits you at Rhiannon's Cafe, a neuro-diverse cafe in Bromley.
Regular inclusive events and activities in a warm and safe space. Meet up with your friends or meet new people.
Rhiannon's Cafe is part of Creative and Neuro-Diverse Innovations (CANDI) Community Interest Company, a non-profit making organisation.
New social opportunity at Rhiannon's Cafe every Friday
Enjoy a barbecue at Rhiannon's Cafe.
- When: Every Friday
- Where: Rhiannon's Cafe Summer Garden, Bromley United Reformed Church, Widmore Road, Bromley BR1 1RY
- Time: 1pm to 3pm
MyClub Junior with MyTime Active
Special SEND soft play sessions at Walnuts Leisure Centre.
SEND soft play sessions are taking place exclusively for MyJunior club members.
- When: Wednesday 24th July, and Wednesday 28th August
- Where: Walnuts Leisure Centre, Lych Gate Road, Orpington, BR6 0TJ
- Time: 3.30pm to 5pm for ages 3 to 12 or 5pm to 6pm for ages 13 to 18
Teen Circuits for young people aged 11+ with special educational needs or disabilities
Get active with a fitness professional who will guide you through a session in the Pavilion Leisure Centre's gym.
- When: Every Monday from 5pm to 6pm at the
- Where: Pavilion Leisure Centre, Kentish Way, Bromley BR1 3EF
- Time: 5pm to 6pm
Parent carers must stay at all times. Sessions are charged at £6.75 per session.
To register, please email: myclub@mytimeactive.co.uk