Leisure Providers

===== Archery ===== ===CEDAK, The Centre of Excellence for Disability Archery in Kent=== ~~UP~~ * **Area**: Westerham, Kent. * **Telephone**: 01732 822864 * **E-Mail**: [[peter.drewry@virgin.net]] * **Website**: http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/cedak/ * **Access**: Valence School has good disabled parking and is Wheelchair accessible. * **Wheelchair Access**: Yes **Details Of Activity:** * **Day**: Various * **Time**: Various * **Venue**: Valence School Westerham Kent * **Ages**: Under 18's should always be accompanied by a parent/carer. * **Abilities**: To take part in the coaching sessions you should have sufficient body strength to correctly shoot a 20lb bow and to understand and abide by all the safety rules. * **Cost**: A small fee is charged for each session. CEDAK provides an opportunity for disabled people in Kent to take part in archery. As well as attending coaching sessions at Valence School CEDAK will assist people to access local mainstream clubs and progress to a higher level in the sport. They specialise in helping disabled people get involved in the sport, and coach them to the level they aspire to. -------------- === Tadsad Archery Club === ~~UP~~ * **Area**: Ramsgate, Kent. * **Telephone**: 01843 599 912 * **E-Mail**: [[Jack.Spalding@btopenworld.com]] * **Website**: [[www.tadsad.co.uk]] * **Access**: Ramsgate Leisure is fully accessible and has designated disabled parking bays a few metres from the entrance. * **Wheelchair Access**: Yes **Details Of Activity:** * **Day**: Every Wednesday * **Time**: 7.00pm till 9.00pm * **Venue**: Ramsgate Sports Centre, High Street, Ramsgate, Kent. * **Ages**: All ages * **Abilities**: All abilities. Beginners are always welcome. * **Cost**: £3 per session TADSAD Archery Club are hosted by fully qualified Archery leaders and the emphasis is on participation rather than competition. Members embark on a a regular improvement programme based on personal achievement. For those who do want to compete against others there are regular internal and external shoots throughout the year. Spaces are limited so please Contact Jack Spalding before attending. ---------- ===== Athletics ===== === Ashford Alligators === ~~UP~~ * **Area**: Ashford, Kent * **Telephone**: 07795 540039 * **E-Mail**: [[pete@rossi80.wanadoo.co.uk]] * **Website**: http://www.mkapartnership.co.uk/Downloads * **Access**: plenty of disabled parking spaces and the stadium and its facilities are fully wheelchair accessible. * **Wheelchair Access**: Yes **Details Of Activity:** * **Day**: every other Thursday * **Time**: 5.30pm-6.30pm * **Venue**: Julie Rose Stadium Willesborough Road Kennington Ashford * **Ages**: 9-16years * **Abilities**: * **Cost**: £1.50 per session In partnership with the Julie Rose Stadium, Ashford Borough Council and The Kent Sports Development Unit, Ashford Athletics Club have set up a section for young people with a disability. The fun training sessions involve an introduction to various athletics events, including running, jumping and throwing. All coaches based at Ashford Athletics club are fully qualified. All participants must be accompanied by a parent/carer. Places are limited to 15 per session so please book a place in advance. ------------ === Invicta East Kent Athletics Club === ~~UP~~ * **Area**: Canterbury, Kent * **Telephone**: 01227 265 478 * **E-Mail**: * **Website**: [[www.invictaeastkent.org.uk]] * **Access**: There is a large level access car park at Canterbury High with disabled parking bays adjacent to the Main Sports Hall and athletics track. There are wheelchair accessible toilets and a cafe trackside, serving a wide range of refreshments * **Wheelchair Access**: Yes **Details Of Activity:** * **Day**: Tuesdays and Thursdays * **Time**: * **Venue**: Canterbury High School, Knight Avenue, Canterbury, Kent * **Ages**: All ages * **Abilities**: * **Cost**: Membership is £21 per year and entitles members to take part casually in training sessions with use of all facilities. These take place on the outdoor track most of the year. During the winter months the junior club section train in the sports hall. There are also regular events throughout the year for those who want to take part at competition level. Training sessions are run by coaches fully qualified in their discipline. Children and Young people with disabilities/special needs are welcome to join. It is suggested they contact Gilien Davies first on the above telephone number to discuss their needs. ------ ===== Badminton ===== ~~UP~~ * **Area**: Ramsgate, Kent * **Telephone**: * **E-Mail**: * **Website**: [[http://www.tadsad.co.uk/badminton.html]] * **Access**: Ramsgate Leisure is fully accessible and has designated disabled parking bays a few metres from the entrance. * **Wheelchair Access**: Yes **Details Of Activity:** * **Day**: Friday * **Time**: 7.00pm till 9.00pm * **Venue**: Ramsgate Leisure Centre, High Street * **Ages**: 12 years and over * **Abilities**: * **Cost**: Badminton is one of the many sports on offer at the Multi Sport meeting held on Fridays. Badminton gives our members a chance to work up a sweat and improve their hand-eye co-ordination. If you are interested in taking part in the Multi Sport activities that take place on a Friday evening, simply turn up on the day, or contact us to discuss in more detail. ------------- ===== Basketball ===== === Maidstone Rebels === ~~UP~~ * **Area**: Maidstone, Kent * **Telephone**: 01732 525389 * **E-Mail**: [[mike.bishop@kent.gov.uk]] * **Website**: * **Access**: fully accessible for Wheelchair users. * **Wheelchair Access**: Yes **Details Of Activity:** * **Day**: every Saturday * **Time**: 3pm-5pm * **Venue**: Astor of Hever Sports Centre, Oakwood Road, Maidstone * **Ages**: * **Abilities**: primarily for wheelchair-users with upper body co-ordination but they also welcome non-disabled players. * **Cost**: Maidstone Rebels were formed in 2007. They are seeking new members with a view to entering the Great Britain Wheelchair Basketball Association League. If you are interested in getting involved in any capacity contact Mike Bishop. ----------- === Valley Vipers === ~~UP~~ * **Area**: Folkestone * **Telephone**: 07810 883086 * **E-Mail**: [[www.thevlc.co.uk]] * **Website**: [[enquiries@thevlc.co.uk]] * **Access**: designated disabled parking bays and is fully wheelchair accessible. * **Wheelchair Access**: Yes **Details Of Activity:** * **Day**: every Sunday * **Time**: * **Venue**: Pent Valley Leisure Centre Tile Kiln Lane Cheriton Folkestone Kent * **Ages**: 12 years and over * **Abilities**: all abilities * **Cost**: For those who wish to turn up and take part for the first time, the club has 4 sports-specific wheelchairs available for use so new members will be able to participate at their first session. The club is not in a league but do play friendly matches. The club has just received funding from Awards for All and Kent Community Foundation and are looking to attract more members. If you are interested in joining contact Tracy May at the above telephone number. ----------- ===== Beach Activities ===== Margate Beach ~~UP~~ * Telephone: 01227 741748 * Website: [[www.freewebs.com/thanetcando]] Details Of Activity: Thanet CANDO are currently in negotiation with Thanet District Council to provide a safe, sectioned off, area of beach. This is intended to be open to families with children of all disabilities, providing a safe and secure area. At the moment it looks as if the safe area is a definite, possibly near the rock pool on Margate beach. A chalet may be provided, and there will be sports equipment in it, with Chris Gunn, a member of Thanet District Council providing disability sport activities at least once a week. For an update on the progress of this project visit the website or contact Windchimes Childrens Centre at the above telephone number. Wheelchair Access:Yes ------- ===== Cricket ===== **Whitstable Cricket Club** ~~UP~~ * **Area**: Whitstable * **Telephone**: 07878510146 * **E-Mail**: * **Website**: [[www.whitstablecc.co.uk]] * **Access**: * **Wheelchair Access**: Yes **Details Of Activity:** * **Day**: * **Time**: * **Venue**: Belmont Road Whitstable Kent * **Ages**: * **Abilities**: * **Cost**: The club run inclusive training sessions for all children and young people with varying abilities. Sessions are supervised by fully qualified coaches and incorporate the use of adapted equipment to enable everyone to take part. At present there is table-top cricket for those wishing to play indoors which take place on tuesday afternoons 4.30pm - 6pm. If you are interested in attending please contact Dave Phillips on the above number. --------- ===== Cycling ===== ~~UP~~ === Downland Cycles Junior Cycling Club === The Malthouse St Stephen's Road Canterbury Telephone: 01227 479643 Fax: E-Mail: bryan@downlandcycles.co.uk Website: www.downlandcycles.co.uk Details Of Activity: Downland Cycles is a Cycle club for young people. The club sessions are every other Saturday from 2pm-3.30pm and they provide an opportunity for young people to ride in a safe traffic-free environment. The sessions encourage members to learn about road safety and how to maintain and fix their bicycle . There will also be opportnuties to take part in regular races and for older riders there are guided off road rides. The club has limited experience of special needs but they are willing to discuss individual's needs to assess whether they can accomodate them. They have two tricycles available for those who require more support while they ride. If you would like more information please contact Bryan at the above telephone number/e-mail address. There is a £5 charge per session. Access: At present the club is not suitable for wheelchair users. Wheelchair Access:No -------- === Hythe Ability Cycling Club === ~~UP~~ Telephone: 01622 605052 Fax: E-Mail: paul.panton@kent.gov.uk Website: www.kentsport.org/disability Details Of Activity: The Hythe Ability Cycling Club enables anyone of any ability to experience riding a bicycle. Club members have access to a variety of adapted and non adapted cycles for use alongside the picturesque Royal Military Canal or Hythe's fantastic seafront. The club is operated by a friendly British Cycling Federation qualified Level 2 cycling coach who is available to offer support and/or instruction if required at all times. We encourage individuals, their family and friends and day care and residential homes to come and be part of the social and health benefits that our other members are currently enjoying. To enquire about the Hythe Ability Cycling Club please contact Paul Panton at the above phone number/e-mail address. Access: Please contact Paul Panton for more information Wheelchair Access:Yes ----- ===== Kent Outdoor Pursuits Disability Project ===== ~~UP~~ The Kent Sports Development Unit Telephone: 01622 605052 Fax: E-Mail: paul.panton@kent.gov.uk Website: www.kentsport.org/disability Details Of Activity: The Kent Outdoor Pursuits project enables people of all abilities can take part in outdoor activities alongside their family and friends. Among the areas the project is looking to develop is cycling by promoting the sport, providing bikes and trails for disabled people in country parks and other areas county-wide. For more information visit the website or contact Paul Panton at the above telephone number/e-mail address. Access: For more information call Paul Panton at the above telephone number/e-mail address. Wheelchair Access: -------- ===== Stones Fishery ===== ~~UP~~ Fishing Halfway Road Sheerness Isle of Sheppey Kent Telephone: 01795 580411 Fax: E-Mail: Website: www.stonesfishery.co.uk Details Of Activity: Stones Fishery comprises of three well-managed, well stocked lakes set over eight acres. There is a lake set apart for children only, which is stocked with smaller fish and allows up to 30 children to fish in comfort. This is also fully accessible to disabled anglers. Assistance for the disabled is available on site and free of charge. There is a large car park on site with toilets, coffee shop serving refreshments and snacks and a gift shop. If you require any other information contact Stones Fishery at the above telephone number. Access: Please contact Stones Fishery if you are a wheelchair user and wish to access the lakes. Wheelchair Access:Yes ------- ===== Fitness ===== ~~UP~~ Julie Rose Stadium Willesborogh Rd Kennington Ashford Kent Telephone: 01233 613131 Fax: 1233 613130 E-Mail: Website: Details Of Activity: The Julie Rose Stadium has been assessed and approved by Ashford Access Group and is currently undertaking further work to meet the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act and is keen to attract disabled sports men and women to use the facilities The fully accessible gym is accessible for people with disabilities and fitness instructors are on hand to plan fitness programmes for people of all abilities. For further information contact John Deeble at the above telephone/fax number. Access: The Julie Rose Stadium has plenty of isabled parking close to the stadium entrance and all facilities inside are wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair Access:Yes Football ------- ===== Football ===== ~~UP~~ Canterbury City FC Canterbury High School Knight Avenue Canterbury Telephone: Fax: E-Mail: specialneedsccfc@aol.com Website: www.canterburycityfc.com Details Of Activity: As part of Canterbury City FC's commitment to provide football coaching to everyone in the community, they are seeking to develop a special needs football team. Training sessions take place every Saturday morning at Canterbury High School from 10am-11.30am. The sessions incorporate football skills and practice games and are open to boys and girls of all abilities aged 6-11years. For more information e-mail Tony Newington at the above e-mail address Access: There are disabled parking spaces close to the entrance of the sports hall. All toilets and changing facilities are wheelchair accessible. There is also a fully accesible cafe which offers a wide range of food and drinks Wheelchair Access:Yes ------- ===== Chatham House School ===== ~~UP~~ Chatham Street Ramsgate Telephone: Fax: E-Mail: Website: http://www.tadsad.co.uk/football.html Details Of Activity: Football is the nation's favourite sport and this activity allows our members to take part in a friendly game on a purpose made astroturf flood-lit pitch! It is open to all ages and suits people with varying disabilities. This event is hosted by voluntary coaches who will help our members to improve their skills, but most importantly, to enjoy playing the game. Aimed at all ages, the group is usually split into two. The younger members would normally play separately from the older members. Age Group: All ages Day: Friday Time: 7.00pm till 9.00pm Access: Wheelchair Access: --------- ===== Invicta Valiants ===== ~~UP~~ Willow Farm House Station Road Appledore Kent Telephone: 01233 758085 Mobile: 07860 713619 Fax: E-Mail: Website: www.invicta-valiants.co.uk Details Of Activity: The club is run on a voluntary basis which means players do not have to pay a fee to play and train. They use FA qualified coaches with disability certificate in Coaching and the club is run along FA guidelines. Coaching sessions take place on Sunday mornings during the football season. They last an hour and incorporate football skills, fun exercises and a mini game of football. The club play regular matches against Larkfield Youth in Maidstone in the Inter- Club Shield. They also take part in other regular tournaments for children with special needs. Time and venues vary so please contact David Ramzan at one of the above telephone numbers or e-mail for more information. Access: Training venues may venue please contact David Ramzan for further information. Wheelchair Access:No ----------------- ===== Whitstable Gym Club ===== Gymnastics ~~UP~~ Units C & D 3 Tyler Way Whitstable Kent Telephone: 07763 987225 Fax: E-Mail: natalie@whitstablegymnasticsclub.co.uk Website: www.whitstablegymnasticsclub.co.uk Details Of Activity: Whitstable Gymnastics Club has recently moved to a permanent location in Whitstable. Run on a voluntary basis, the club offers reasonable fees for membership. Classes are run 5 days a week, Monday-Wednesday and Friday-Saturday and are open to all age groups from 0-3 to 17+. Classes are mixed in gender and ability and children with physical or learning disabilities are welcome. All coaches are British Gymnastics qualified and insured. The club is open throughout the year apart from Bank Holidays and some school holidays. It is affiliated to British Gymnastics and adopts the BG ChildProtection & Equity Policies. The club is extremely popular so please contact Natalie at the above telephone/e-mail address to book a place. Access: The wheelchair access is limited. The ground outside the club is uneven. Inside the floor surface is even but there is a step up to the toilets. Wheelchair Access:No ------- ===== Horse Riding ===== ~~UP~~ === Cobbes Meadow Riding for the Disabled === Chartham Kent Telephone: 01227 830043 Fax: E-Mail: Website: www.cobbesmeadowgroup-rda.co.uk Details Of Activity: Cobbes Meadow have 30 years of experience enabling disabled people to ride horses and drive horse-driven carriages. Sessions run throughout the year apart from school holidays on: Monday 10am-12.30pm Wednesday 10am-2.30pm From March - December there is carriage riding on a friday. Cobbes Meadow is staffed entirely by volunteers so the cost per child for each session is a very reasonable £2. For more information on how you can attend sessions and for directions to Cobbes Meadow contact Chairwoman, Christine at the above number or visit the Cobbes Meadow website. Access: You can drive straight into the training ring area to access horses. Wheelchair Access:Yes -------------- === Thanet Disabled Riding Centre === ~~UP~~ The Stables (in Maurice House Grounds) Callis Court Road Broadstairs Kent Telephone: 01843 863481 Fax: E-Mail: Website: www.tdrc.org.uk Details Of Activity: Thanet Riding Centre offers therapeutic riding for a wide range of disabilities. The complex movement of the horse helps improve coordination, balance and muscular development as well as improve posture. Riders are assisted by two side walkers who make sure they remain secure in the saddle at all times. Rider have to wear a British standard riding hat (provided) a belt with loops and suitable shoes . If you would like more information and find out how to book a session call Nora Setterfield at the above telephone number. There is a £3 charge per child per session. Access: It is accessible by wheelchair although some of the ground is a bit uneven. The toilet is accessible by wheelchair. Wheelchair Access:Yes ------------- ===== Karting ===== ~~UP~~ Wild Tracks (Kent) Ltd Greenfields Shooting Ground Sturry Hill Sturry Canterbury Kent Telephone: 01227 713222 Fax: E-Mail: sales@wildtrackskent.co.uk Website: www.wildtrackskent.co.uk Details Of Activity: Wildtracks offer children of all abilities aged 8 to 16 years olds the opportunitiy to try their hand at grass track Karting. They can test their skills on our challenging assault course and experience the thrills of a 4 x 4 ride over all types of terrain. All children will have a safety briefing before the activities begin. Helmets, neck braces, protective clothing and gloves are all provided. The petrol go-karts are powered by Honda engines and have adjustable seats and full safety harnesses. Arrive and Drive karting sessions are available every sunday morning between 10am and 1pm (a minimum height restriction of 4ft 6 inches applies) Wild Tracks can also be booked for birthday parties, incorporating Karting with a party meal in Wild Track's Norwegian style clubhouse. For more information contact Wild Tracks at the above telephone number/e-mail address. Access: Wild Tracks is not really suitable for wheelchair users. Wheelchair Access:No -------- ===== Leisure Centres ===== ~~UP~~ === Kingsmead Leisure Centre === Kingsmead Road Canterbury Kent Telephone: 01227 769818 Fax: 01227 470269 E-Mail: Website: www.activelifeltd.co.uk Details Of Activity: The centre offers a wide range of activities for people of all ages and abilities. The centre has three swimming pools including a beach pool for family use. Fun time sessions are available in the pool for children incorporating the inflatable island, rafts and rings. The pool is also available for hire for children's parties. The dance studio, mind and body studio and Relexions Fitness studio offer a range of classes with high-tech equipment and trained instructors to meet all fitness needs as well as provide a wide range of fitness classes. The main sports hall holds a gym session for youngsters throughout the week and is also available for hire for private functions. For more information contact the centre at above telphone/fax number. Access: Kingsmead has disabled parking close to the entrance and all its facilities are wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair Access:Yes ------- ===Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Centre === ~~UP~~ 23a Whistable Rd Faversham Kent Telephone: 01795 532132 Fax: E-Mail: Website: www.favershamgym.freeserve.co.uk Details Of Activity: Faversham Gym Club is affiliated to the British Amateur Gymnastics Assocation, the South East region and Kent Amateur Gymnastics association. Their aim is to allow children and adults of all ages to make new friends and keep fit in a healthy, social atmosphere. As a community based gym and charity prices are kept low so that as many people as possible can benefit from our facilities. The Centre offers excellent facilities, including a full competition sized gymnastics area with sunken trampolines and new equipment so that, whatever their ability, users can develop their skills and interests to the highest possible level. They provide qualified and experienced coaches for all classes, and children of all abilities from walking age upwards can participate in badge award schemes to give them a sense of achievement in their sessions at the gym. The centre can also has a large soft play area which can be hired out for private sessions and parties. For more information about classes and availability contact Alison Reynolds at the above telephone number. Access: The centre has disabled parking and level access entry. Inside is fully wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair Access:Yes ---------- ===== Martial Arts ===== ~~UP~~ === Herne Karate Club === Herne Junior School School Lane Herne Herne Bay Kent Telephone: 01303 256053 Fax: E-Mail: paul@paulsarginson.fsnet.co.uk Website: www.internationalkarate.org.uk Details Of Activity: Herne Karate club runs three sessions on a Tuesday evening. 6pm-7pm - (5-8 years) 7pm-8pm - (9-12 years) 8pm-9.30pm (13+ years) The club welcomes children and young people of all abilities. For those attending on a casual basis there is a £4 charge per session. Regular members pay £17-50 per year for membership. This covers tuition by a qualified instructor and the chance to take regular gradings - these are tests which assess students ability. The classes offer members a fun way to keep fit and increase your self-confidence. For more information and to book a place contact Shihan Paul Sarginson at the above telephone number/e-mail address. Access: The school hall is accessible by wheelchair Wheelchair Access:Yes ---------- === Pilgrims Way Karate Club === ~~UP~~ Pilgrims Way Primary School Pilgrims Way Canterbury Kent Telephone: 01303 256053 Fax: E-Mail: paul@paulsarginson.fsnet.co.uk Website: www.internationalkarate.org.uk Details Of Activity: Pilgrims Way Karate Club runs sessions on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings from 6pm - 8pm for children and young people. The club welcomes children and young people of all abilities. For those attending on a casual basis there is a £4 charge per session. Regular members pay £17.50 per year for membership. This covers tuition by a qualified instructor and the chance to take regular gradings - these are tests which assess students ability. The classes offer members a fun way to keep fit and increase your self-confidence. For more information and to book a place contact Shihan Paul Sarginson at the above telephone number/e-mail address. Access: Pilgrims Way Primary school is wheelchair accessible Wheelchair Access:Yes --------- === Whitstable Kyokushin Karate Club === ~~UP~~ Whitstable Karate Club Reeves Way Chestfield Whitstable Kent Telephone: 01303 256053 Fax: E-Mail: paul@paulsarginson.fsnet.co.uk Website: www.internationalkarate.org.uk Details Of Activity: Whitstable Kyokushin Karate School run three sessions on Thursday evenings at Whitstable Rugby club. 6.00 - 7.00 pm, 5 - 8 year olds 7.00 - 8.00 pm, 9 - 12 year olds 8 - 9.30 pm, seniors 13 years and up The club welcomes children and young people of all abilities. For those attending on a casual basis there is a £4 charge per session. This covers tuition by a qualified instructor and the chance to take regular gradings - these are tests which assess students ability. The classes offer members a fun way to keep fit and increase your self-confidence. For more information and to book a place contact Shihan Paul Sarginson at the above telephone number/e-mail address. Access: There is ample parking for the disabled and the club is wheeclchair accessible Wheelchair Access:Yes ---------- ===== Multi Sports Clubs ===== ~~UP~~ === Activ8 === Canterbury HIgh School Knight Avenue Canterbury Kent Telephone: 01227 463971 Fax: E-Mail: ledwards1@canterbury.kent.sch.uk Website: Details Of Activity: Activ8 is a multi-sports camp which takes place at Canterbury High School during school holidays. It is an opportunity for young people of all abilities aged 8-15 to take part in sports activities. The week long programme incorporates sports such as foootball, netball, basketball, volleyball, archery, trampolining and badminton. Typically each day session lasts from 10am-4pm and are run by fully qualified coaches. For details on cost and for more information contact Lauren Edwards at the above telephone/e-mail address. Access: Canterbury High has disabled parking and the sports facilities are wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair Access:Yes ---------- === Ashford Actionnaires === ~~UP~~ The Stour Leisure Centre Tannery Lane Ashford Kent Telephone: 07793 527031 Fax: E-Mail: Website: www.actionforblindpeople.org Details Of Activity: Ashford Actionnaires is a sports-based club open to children and young people with a visual impairment. They meet on the first and third Saturday of the month from 12pm until 2.30pm at The Stour Leisure Centre. Sessions are run by a fully qualified coach using adapted equipment which enables those with visual impairments to participate fully. Typical sessions involve playing popular sports like cricket and tag rugby but the programme varies from week to week to keep the sessions interesting. The club normally meet in the Sports Hall but but sometimes access the swimming pool for swimming and kayaking lessons. If you have any questions about Ashford Actionnaires and would like to attend, call Nicky Holloway, Sports Development Officer South at the above telephone number. Access: The Stour Centre has plenty of disabled parking spaces. You can access the centre by wheelchair via a lift at the rear of the building. The cafe and facilities are wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair Access:Yes ------- === Pent Valley Friday Club === ~~UP~~ Pent Valley Leisure Centre Tile Kiln Lane Cheriton Folkestone Kent Telephone: 01303 277539 Fax: E-Mail: enquiries@thevlc.co.uk Website: www.thevlc.co.uk Details Of Activity: Pent Valley Friday Club is fully inclusive and enables those aged 6-15 years who have a disability to take part in sports activities. It takes place on Fridays, during term times from 4.30pm-6pm. Staffed by qualified community sports coaches, the club offers regular activities such as basketball, Boccia and New Age Kurling. They also regularly invite guest coaches in to run sessions on specific sports such as archery and trampolining. The large sports hall has excellent facilities and for disabled members there are four sports-specific wheelchairs for use during sessions. Wheelchair users may be interested to know that there are regular wheelchair lifeskills lessons demonstrated at the club. For more information and to book a place please contact Scott Bechellis at the above number/e-mail address. Access: Pent Valley Leisure Centre has excellent disabled parking and is fully wheelchair accessible. It has a cafe which has an outlook onto the main sports hall, where parents/carers can sit during sessions. Wheelchair Access:Yes ------- === SNAAP Sports Club === ~~UP~~ Canterbury High School Knight Avenue Canterbury Telephone: 01227 367555 Fax: E-Mail: info@snaap.org.uk Website: www.snaap.org.uk Details Of Activity: The SNAAP sports club provides an opportunity for disabled children aged 8+ to participate in a range of sports activities. The sessions take place in the main sports hall although in the summer months it may be possible to use the outside facilities. The two-hour session takes place fornightly on a Friday from 3.30pm-5.30pm. The club is run by an experienced sports leader and volunteers. Regular activities include Badminton, Table Tennis, Trampolining and Boccia. In the second hour Canterbury City FC run a regular football training session. There are also regular guest coaches who run one-off sessions in activities such as Seated Volleyball, Fencing, Archery and Athletics. Parents are welcome to stay and watch the session if they want. If you are interested in attending the club please contact SNAAP by telephone or e-mail. There is a £1.50 charge per session. Access: Canterbury High School has designated disabled parking and all the sports hall and its facilities are wheelchair accessible. There is a cafe next to the sports hall that serves a wide range of food and drinks. Wheelchair Access:Yes -------- === Tadpoles === ~~UP~~ Ramsgate Sports Centre High Street Ramsgate Kent Telephone: 01843 590614 Fax: E-Mail: cantle@tiscali.co.uk Website: Details Of Activity: Tadpoles is a sport-based club for children with disabilities aged 5-11. It is held every Wednesday evening from 4.30pm-6pm. Run exclusively by volunteers activities range from trampolining, basketball. New Age Kurling, bouncy castles and much more. A friendly, relaxed atmosphere is encouraged, with family and friends welcome to attend and stay during sessions. If you are interested in attending simply turn up on the day or contact Karen at the above telephone number/e-mail address. There is a £2 charge per session Access: Ramsgate Leisure Centre has designated disabled parking a few metres from the entrance and the centre is fully wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair Access:Yes --------- ===TADSAD Multi Sport Club === ~~UP~~ Ramsgate Sports Centre High Street Ramsgate Kent Telephone: 01843 599 912 Fax: E-Mail: Jack.Spalding@btopenworld.com Website: Details Of Activity: The TADSAD Multi-Sport club incorporates a wide variety of sports for people with disabilities aged 12+. The club takes place from 7pm-9pm at Ramsgate Leisure Centre. Regular activities include table tennis, trampolining and Poi. Other sports are included as and when required to ensure we keep the interest of our members. This may be indoor bowls, indoor hockey or something completely different. At the same time on Friday there is a separate football training session at nearby Chatham House School. This takes place on floodlit astroturf pitches and is open to all ages and suits people with varying disabilities. This event is hosted by voluntary coaches who will help our members to improve their skills, but most importantly, to enjoy playing the game. If you are interested in taking part in the Multi Sport activities that take place on a Friday evening, simply turn up on the day, or contact Jack Spalding to discuss in more detail. There is a £2 charge per session Access: Ramsgate Leisure Centre has designated disabled parking spaces and the centre is fully wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair Access:Yes --------- ===== Music ===== ~~UP~~ Yamaha Music School Tower Works Simmonds Road Wincheap Industrial Estate Canterbury Telephone: 01227 456331 Fax: E-Mail: info@ymscanterbury.co.uk Website: Details Of Activity: Canterbury Music School has experience of providing tuition in a wide range of musical instruments to children and young people of all abilities aged 4+. Type of tuition given will depend on the specific needs of the student. An initial assessment will determine whether students require one-to-one tuition or will be able to cope with group tuition. All students will have the opportunity to take exams to further progress in their chosen instrument if they wish. Beginners are welcome. Please contact the school for further information. Access: Wheelchair Access:Yes ------- ===== Poi ===== ~~UP~~ Ramsgate Leisure Centre High Street Ramsgate Telephone: Fax: E-Mail: Website: Details Of Activity: The art of Poi is one of the many sports on offer at the Multi Sport meeting held on Fridays. POI Poi was used, many years ago, by the indigenous Maori people of New Zealand to increase their flexibility and strength in their hands and arms, as well as improving co-ordination. We hope it will bring the same improvement of co-ordination and increased flexibility to our members. The Poi session is run by an experienced voluntary tutor who is able to work with people with all disabilities. Age Group: 12 and over Day: Friday Time: 7.00pm till 9.00pm Access: Ramsgate Leisure is fully accessible and has designated disabled parking bays a few metres from the entrance. Wheelchair Access:Yes ----- ===== Shooting ===== ~~UP~~ Swalecliffe & District Shooting Club The Range Eddington Lane Herne Bay Kent Telephone: 01227 366385 Fax: E-Mail: johncrippin@btinternet.com Website: Details Of Activity: Swalecliffe & District Shooting Club welcomes disabled members aged 12+. There is a junior club which runs on a Sunday. Members have access to air rifles, air pistols and small bore rifles. They can shoot for fun or take part in regular competitions. Membership is £25 per year for juniors. For more information contact John Crippin at the above telephone number/e-mail address. Access: Parking is available in Herne Bay station car park. The entrance does have some uneven ground outside but is accessible by wheelchair. Wheelchair Access:Yes ---------- ===== Skiing ===== ~~UP~~ Folkestone Ski Centre Folkestone Sports Centre Radnor Park Avenue Folkestone Kent Telephone: 01303 850333 Fax: E-Mail: Website: Details Of Activity: Folkestone Ski Centre can facilitate skiing sessions on its dry Ski slope for children and young people of all abilities. Fully qualified instructors are on hand to offer private tuition and advice. On the last sunday of every month between September and May a Ski Club for the disabled takes place from 4pm-6pm. This is run by a qualified coach and caters for all levels of disability, with physically disabled children able to ride one of the toboggans with the aid of an instructor. Pre-booking is essential so please contact the Ski Centre at the above telephone number if you would like to attend. Access: The Ski Club is accessible for wheelchair users. However users will have to access the toilets in the main sports centre adjacent to the ski centre. Wheelchair Access:Yes ------ ===== Swimming ===== ~~UP~~ Kingsmead Disabled Swimming Club Kingsmead Leisure Centre Kingsmead Road Canterbury Kent Telephone: 01304 812734 Fax: E-Mail: Website: www.activelifeltd.co.uk Details Of Activity: Kingsmead offers swimming sessions at £1 for registered disabled users with free entry for carers. Every sunday from 4pm-5pm there is a disabled swimming club open to children and young people with a disability and their families. This allows people with special needs/disabilities exclusive access to the pool under supervision. For more information contact Mr Croucher at the above telephone number. Access: Kinsmead Leisure Centre has disabled parking close to the entrance and all its facilities are wheelchair accessible. The pool has hoists to enable disabled users access into the water. Wheelchair Access:Yes -------- ===== Table Tennis ===== ~~UP~~ Ramsgate Leisure Centre Telephone: Fax: E-Mail: Website: http://www.tadsad.co.uk/tabletennis.html Details Of Activity: Table Tennis is one of the many sports on offer at the Multi Sport meeting held on Fridays. Our members have the chance to play Table Tennis in a non-competitive manor, and enjoy the relaxed surrounding atmosphere. If you are interested in taking part in the Multi Sport activities that take place on a Friday evening, simply turn up on the day, or contact us to discuss in more detail. Age Group: 12 and over Day: Friday Time: 7.00pm till 9.00pm Access: Ramsgate Leisure is fully accessible and has designated disabled parking bays a few metres from the entrance. Wheelchair Access:Yes -------- ===== Tennis ===== ~~UP~~ Bromley Tennis Centre Newstead Avebury Road Orpington Telephone: 01689 880407 Fax: E-Mail: Website: Details Of Activity: Bromley Tennis Centre has set up regular Wheelchair Tennis sessions at its indoor tennis courts. It provides an opportunity for wheelchair users to play and receive coaching from a LTA qualified tennis coach. The sessions takes place every monday from 4.30pm-6pm. New players are welcome and the first session is free. For more information and to arrange to attend a session contact Dean Roser at the above telephone number. Access: All facilities are wheelchair accessible Wheelchair Access:Yes --------- =====Trampolining ===== ~~UP~~ Ramsgate Leisure Centre Telephone: Fax: E-Mail: Website: Details Of Activity: Trampolining is one of the many activities on offer at the Multi Sport meeting held on Fridays. Our members have the chance to have a go, either independently or in the hands of one of our volunteers. It is great fun and very liberating! If you are interested in taking part in the Multi Sport activities that take place on a Friday evening, simply turn up on the day, or contact us to discuss in more detail. Age Group: 12 and over Day: Friday Time: 7.00pm till 9.00pm Access: Ramsgate Leisure is fully accessible and has designated disabled parking bays a few metres from the entrance. Wheelchair Access:Yes ---------- ===== Under 5's clubs ===== ~~UP~~ Whitstable Gym Club Units C&D 3 Tyler Way Whitstable Kent CT5 2RR Telephone: 07763987225 Fax: E-Mail: natalie@whitstablegymnasticsclub.co.uk Website: www.whitstablegymnasticsclub.co.uk Details Of Activity: Bunny Hoppers Age walking-3yrs. 1 hour duration. 9:30-10:30 Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri. Semi-structured Parent & Toddler class where your under 3's can explore the gymnasium and huge variety of soft play. Sessions are supervised by coaches that lead warm up sessions using songs, sticks and ribbons to encourage coordination, group activity and social skills. Each week a basic gym skill is introduced for the parent sto try with their children. Rewards are given through stickers for participation. Access: Wheelchair Access: ------------- ===== Whitstable Gym Club ===== ~~UP~~ Units C&D 3 Tyler Way Whitstable Kent Telephone: 07763987225 Fax: E-Mail: natalie@whitstablegymnasticsclub.co.uk Website: www.whitstablegymnasticsclub.co.uk Details Of Activity: Little Leapers 3-4yrs. 1 hour duration. 1:30-2:30. Mon, Wed, Fri. Structured class for pre-school children. Qualified coach introduces children to basic gym skills and equipment. Warm up's and cool downs using songs, sticks, ribbons, balls, hoops and gentle exercises. Access: Wheelchair Access: -------- ===== Watersports ===== ~~UP~~ Westebere Sailing Opportunities 1 Dene Farm Barn Dene Farm Lane Wigham Kent Telephone: 01227 722004 Fax: E-Mail: martin@wsosail.org.uk Website: www.wsosail.org.uk Details Of Activity: Westebere Sailing Opportunities (WSO) are run by a dedicated team of volunteers with years of sailing experience. They have a fleet of 12 sailing dinghies which suit a range of abilities and enable participants to enjoy a safe, fun sailing experience. The aim of WSO is to offer the experience of sailing to those who through disability, might not be allowed the opportunity. A years individual membership costs just £15 which enables you to sail up to six times during the year. If, however you want fewer sessions or more, please contact WSO to work out something around your own requirements. For this and other information regarding WSO please visit the website or contact Martin Cox on the above telephone number/e-mail address. Access: WSO are able to accomodate those with physical disabilities. Please contact WSO to discuss your needs and requirements. Wheelchair Access:Yes -------- ===== Youth Clubs ===== ~~UP~~ === SNAAP Inclusive Youth Club === Riverside Youth Centre Kingsmead Road Canterbury Kent Telephone: 01227 367555 Fax: E-Mail: info@snaap.org.uk Website: Details Of Activity: The SNAAP Inclusive Youth Club takes place at The Riverside Centre every second Wednesday from 6.30pm-8.30pm. It is open to all young people aged 11+. It has been running since April 2007 and is a great example of Inclusion in practice, allowing young people with disabilities to socialise alongside mainstream youngsters in a safe, non-judgemental atmosphere. The youth centre has pool tables, table tennis tables, an art room, dance studio, computer room and music room. Members can access any of these on a weekly basis as well as take part in regular cookery sessions. For those who prefer something a bit more active there is an outdoor six a side football pitch whic is used by members throughout the year. The charge for members is only 50p a week. For information and details about the next session contact SNAAP at the above telephone number/e-mail address. Access: There is a disabled parking space outside the Youth Centre and level access into the building. In the recepton there is a lift which enables wheelchair users to access the upper level. There is a fully accessible disabled toilet. Wheelchair Access:Yes --------- === SNAAP Youth Club === ~~UP~~ Whitstable Youth and Community Centre Tower Parade Whitstable Kent Telephone: 01227 367555 Fax: E-Mail: info@snaap.org.uk Website: Details Of Activity: The Snaap Youth Club takes place every second Sunday at Whitstable from 5pm-7pm at Whitstable Youth and Community Centre. It is open to young people with disabilities aged 12-21. It is a great opportunity to hang out with people your own age in a safe, fun environment. The centre has a pool table, Nintendo Wii, computer and art rooms and snack/drink machines. There is also an outdoor, enclosed football/basketball pitch if you are in mood mood to run around a bit. Other activities take place on a regular basis, such as circus skills and music workshops, cooking and art work, as well as occasional weekend trips away. The charge for members is only 50p per session. For information about the next session contact SNAAP at the above telephone number/e-mail address. Access: There is a level access entrance to the youth centre and inside is fully wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair Access:Yes ~~UP~~