Two’s Company is the name of Life Cycle’s programme of tandem cycle rides in and around Bristol for people who are blind or visually impaired which is about to start up again. So, if you’re visually impaired and fancy going on a bike ride, or know someone who might be interested, the rides start in March.  They are suitable for all ages and abilities and our programme includes off-road rides in Ashton Court, trips along the lovely Strawberry Line to Cheddar, an expedition to the serene Forest of Dean, and a special tan dem Easter egg hunt for kids! 

Please contact us….

0117 3534580 or website: www.lifecycle.org.uk/enquries

Saturday 20 March

Sports fun for children and young people under 12yrs+ with autistic spectrum disorder at Hawk’s gym in Easton

Please call for Tim Rippington @ NAS Bristol for more information and booking.

Mobile no: 07906922840

or email: NASBristoBranch@nas.org.uk

Saturday 13th February

Free laser fusion session for ASD children and young people 10yrs+ , Call Tim Rippington at NAS Bristol Branch for more information and to book.

Mobile no: 07906922840

Email :NASBristoBranch@nas.org.uk

Windmill Hill and Southmead Adventure Playgrounds will also have additional staff working at teh special needs sessions (Tuesday for Southmead and Thursday for Windmill Hill) during half term

Call Wendy Sharp on 0117 3532282 for more information

Saturday 11:30am-4:30pm throughout Februray and March. Sessions will have more trained staff available to play with the children and give mum and dad some rest

“Ever wanted to learn to swim? If you are aged over 11 now is your chance to learn – and for free, thanks to a new government initiative and the city council’s partnership with Sport & Leisure Management (SLM), who manage Bristol’s six swimming pools. 

The following opportunities to learn to swim for free are currently on offer and start the week commencing February 1st. 

Disability lessons (age 11+):

• Easton Leisure Centre Mondays 11.00am – 11.45am
• Henbury Leisure Centre Sundays 4.30pm – 5.30pm

Participants signing up to the free swims will have the chance to take part in up to six hours of lessons by qualified instructors.

To book a place and find out more information about free courses please contact:  Alan Powell on 07825 313 199.

Adult lessons (age 18+):

• Henbury Leisure Centre Wednesdays 7.30am – 8.15am
• Horfield Leisure Centre Thursdays 7.00am-7.45am & 7.45am-8.30am
• Easton Leisure Centre Tuesdays 7.00am-7.45am & 7.45am-8.30am”

15-17 February

3 Days (2 nights) residential trip to Skern Lodge activity for young people 13-19 years old. Only 70 Places avaialible so call soon!

Get Wet and Wild with water sports such as surfing, kayaking or power boating or keep you feet firmly on the ground with archery , tunnelling or a turn around the assault course!

To book contact James Saoulis on 0117 3773675

Ability Football

players with a physical disability, sensory impairment or

players with a moderate learning difficulty. 10-16 yrs. M & F.

This session is NOT appropriate for wheel chair users

Focus Group: Ambulant

Where: City Academy Bristol

When: Starting Saturday 6 Feb 2010, 9.30-10.30am

Cost: £1.50

More info: Julia Williams 07795446129

Including visits, coaching advice and sport tips from Danielle Waterman, England Rugby sporting champion.

www.bristol.gov.uk/sportunlimited

 www.wesport.org.uk or www.budsandsuds.org.uk

Not sure which sport you like best?

Already playing a sport, but would like to try a new ones?

Come along to one of the “All ability” Clubs across the area, for all children, whatever their ability or disability. All club have coaches who are disability trained.

The Mill Youth Centre, on Lower Ashley Road in Easton has a session for 13-19 year olds who have learning difficulties (including young people on the Autistic Spectrum who also have learning difficulties):

Tuesdays, 7pm – 9:30pm

This is for people who live in central Bristol (post codes BS5, BS2 and BS7) but there are similar groups in Hartcliffe and Southmead for people in other areas of Bristol.

If you’re interested phone 0117 951 0188 to find out more. If transport is a problem, it would be worth discussing this with workers at the Mill Youth

Did you know that you can play mini golf in Cabot Circus? see this link.

I haven’t found out about Disability discounts yet (although I recommend asking wherever you go).

Opening Hours 9.30 am – 11.00pm, 7 days a week. This could be a good activity for cold evenings, or to combine with shopping or going out for coffee with your befriendee.

Up to 4 People Can Bowl For £1 Each
Just a reminder that our Bowl for £1 deal ends soon. The offer is available weekdays until the end of January at every bowl and it means that up to 4 people can get a game of bowling for only £1 each. 

It’s easy to get this offer, simply…

• Download and print your voucher
• Visit your nearest hollywood bowl weekdays in January
• Present your voucher when you pay
• A few terms and conditions do apply

Share The Good News
Don’t forget to forward this email to friends and family and they can claim a £1 game and join in the fun too.

If this email has been forwarded to you, get your £1 bowling voucher if you sign up to our news & offers email or simply book a game of bowling.

http://www.hollywoodbowl.co.uk/howtobook.php

Avoid the busy shops and long queues and come and see Santa and his helpers on his steam train. From 29 Nov to 24 Dec Father Christmas will be making his way round the train to give each of the children a present and a festive biscuit or mince pie to mum and dad. Tickets are £8 for adults and children. For further details please  contact the website www.avonvalleyrailway.org or call 0117 923 7296

Lots of FREE and educational activities to download. There’s no need to ever be bored! www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc

Games, craft ideas, colouring & much more. www.kidsface.org

Kids club with activities, games and projects www.jigzone.com