All In Short Breaks

All In Short Breaks

Shrewsbury Town FC Foundation in partnership with Shropshire Council are delighted to be the contract holders for the Short Breaks activities from 1st April 2026.

Short Breaks are a range of services and opportunities for children and young people aged 0 to 18 with disabilities or additional needs who live in Shropshire.

Short Breaks are designed to help children and young people with disabilities take part in activities and enjoy new opportunities. Short Breaks can happen after school, at weekends, during school holidays, or overnight, and may include things like after-school clubs, sports, youth groups, drama activities, holiday clubs, or overnight stays with a short break foster carer or in a residential home.

Cavalier Centre - Riding, Stable Management and Vaulting

Our small-group riding sessions provide a safe, friendly and inclusive environment for participants to build confidence, develop skills and enjoy time with our horses.
Sessions are available on:
Tuesday afternoons
Thursday afternoons
Friday afternoons
Saturday mornings
Sunday mornings
Each session lasts 30 minutes, with a maximum of 6 participants, ensuring a high level of individual attention and support.
Additional Activities
We also offer:
Pony Care – Saturdays at 11:00am (45 minutes)
A hands-on session where participants can learn about grooming, handling and caring for horses.
Vaulting – Mondays from 5:00pm (1 hour)
A fun and dynamic activity combining gymnastics and horsemanship, helping to build balance, coordination and confidence.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the most suitable sessions, please get in touch – Booking enquiries are taken via form. This can be found on our website.

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Shropshire Adventures – Pony Riding Adventures

Shropshire Adventures – Pony Riding Adventures

Riders will be able to enjoy some time in the arena developing their riding skills whilst taking part in some fun activities. The session will be concluded with a small hack/woodland walk through our wider grounds to allow riders to test their skills in handling the horses and ponies.
Children and young people will be provided with a riding hat for safety but they must come appropriately dressed for the weather and activity as we are an outdoor facility.
Address: Ginny Hole, Green Lane, Stottesdon, Shropshire DY148US
Contact to book: Steph Eddies Davies – [email protected]
Cost: £15 per person
Age 4-18

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Shropshire Community Leisure Trust – Cycling

Saturday’s – 10:00am-11:00am and 11:00am-12:00pm (Happens every week apart from the Christmas Holidays)

Our SEND Cycling sessions offer children and young people a chance to learn and develop their cycling skills, using both 2 wheeled bikes and adapted bikes!
Address: Sundorne Sports Village, Shrewsbury
Contact to book: 03450007003
Cost: £1.50 per child
Age 7-17

Contact to book for the Shrewsbury sessions: 03450007003

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Shropshire Community Leisure Trust – Swimming

Shropshire Community Leisure Trust – Swimming Sessions

Monday’s: Quarry Swimming Pool – 4:30pm-5:00pm (Happens every week apart from the Christmas Holidays)
Tuesday’s: Quarry Swimming Pool – 4:30pm-5:00pm and 6:00pm-6:30pm (Happens every week apart from the Christmas Holidays)
Wednesday’s: Market Drayton Swimming Pool – 4:30pm-5:00pm (Happens every week apart from the Christmas Holidays)

Swimming Sessions provide an opportunity for children with special educational needs and disabilities to gain confidence and skills in the water. Sessions will be tailored to meet the needs and abilities of the children participating with progression and development forming a key part of their experience through stages 1-5 dependent on abilities within the group. Sessions will be delivered in blocks of 10 weeks

Cost: £70.90 per 10 week block of swimming sessions
Age 4-17

Contact to book for the Shrewsbury sessions: 03450007003
Contact to book for the Market Drayton sessions: 03450007004

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Lower Bush Farm – Family Farm Visit

Lower Bush Care Farm has a range of animals including goats, sheep, rabbits, guinea pigs, peacocks, chickens, turtles, snakes, degus, horses and ponies. Sessions include animal care, feeding, mucking out, grooming and walking.
Address: Lower Bush Farm, Stoke Saint Milborough, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 2ES
Contact to book: Rowanna Britten – [email protected]
Cost: Request £10 per participant
These activities take place on Thursday’s and Friday’s during School Holidays.
Ages 8-18

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Love Play Active

MultiRacket SEND Sessions in Shropshire.
Learn to play – Tennis, Badminton, Padel, Pickleball & Table Tennis.
Tuesday – 5pm to 6.30pm (Sundorne Games Hall), Thursday – 4pm to 6pm (Sundorne Games Hall), Friday – 5pm to 7pm (Victoria Hall Broseley)
Sessions are for ages 8-17
Contact: [email protected]

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Acton Scott Heritage Farm

Acton Scott Heritage Farm is looking forward to welcoming All In members to the historic Victorian farm. You’ll have plenty of space to explore, there are rare breed animals to see and activities to try. Bring a picnic or have lunch in the cafe. Please just present your All In membership number at reception which will entitle one All In member and an accompanying adult to enter for free on:
10 am – 4.30 pm 28 May, 6 August, 27 August, 29 October 2026
There are indoor and outdoor activities and most spaces are wheelchair accessible.

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Drummond Outdoor

Family Canoe Sessions (2pm-4:30pm):
Saturday, June 20 (Term)
Saturday, July 18 (Holiday)
Tuesday, August 11 (Holiday)
Tuesday, August 25 (Holiday)
Saturday, September 12 (Term)

Paddlesport Sessions (6pm-7:30pm):
Tuesday, May 19 (Term)
Tuesday, June 2 (Term)
Tuesday, July 7 (Term)
Tuesday, July 21 (Holiday)
Tuesday, August 8 (Holiday)

Bellboat Picnic (10am-3:30pm):
Sunday, August 9 (Holiday)
Saturday, August 22 (Holiday)

Family sessions – most sessions from the age of 6 when accompanied by Parent Carer/guardian
Venue: River Severn Frankwell Canoe Ramp and Montgomery Canal Welshpool area

Taking Part

Aimed at SEND families, and those who like creative play.

All sessions are from 10.30am-12.30pm.

To book your place email – [email protected] or call 07974078919

Cost: £4 per child £10 per family with 3 or more children.

SIBLINGS welcome. Option to take respite and leave children with Enchanced DBS checked and trained Taking Part staff.

2026
Sunday, May 2
Sunday, May 9
Sunday, May 23
Sunday, June 6
Sunday, July 25 – Holiday
Sunday, August 8 – Holiday
Sunday, August 22 – Holiday
Sunday, September 5
Sunday, Septemeber 19
Sunday, September 26
Sunday, October 3
Sunday, October 24 – Holiday
Sunday, November 7
Sunday, November 21
Sunday, November 28
December sessions location and date TBC.

2027
Sunday, January 16
Sunday, January 30
Sunday, February 6
Sunday, February 20 – Holiday
Sunday, March 6
Sunday, March 20
Sunday, March 27

Venue: Mereside Community Centre, Mereside, Shrewsbury (SY2 6LH)

Rock Music School

Come & Join the Band! – Free Rock School sessions for children with SEND between the ages of 8 and 18.

Learn how to play Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboard, Drums & more in a real band with live Jam Sessions! Gain confidence, make new friends and learn new skills. Come and rock out with us!

Email, booking form – https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/gcufh9M1eY

2026 (All sessions are 2pm-4pm unless stated)
Saturday, May 2 (2pm-3pm)
Saturday, May 9
Saturday, May 16
Saturday, June 6
Saturday, June 13
Saturday, June 20
Saturday, June 27
Saturday, September 19
Saturday, September 26
Saturday, October 3
Saturday, October 10
Saturday, November 7
Saturday, November 14
Saturday, November 21
Saturday, November 28

2027
Saturday, January 16
Saturday, January 23
Saturday, January 20
Saturday, February 6
Saturday, March 6
Saturday, March 13
Saturday, March 20

Venue: The Grange Centre, Mount Pleasant Rd, Shrewsbury (SY1 3SW)

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The New Saints FC Foundation

TNS All In
https://tnsfc.co.uk/foundation
Thursdays during term time 16:00-18:00.
These sessions are designed for children and young people aged 5 to 16 years who have a disability that prevents them accessing universal services without additional support. Our weekly sessions offer a range of quality and engaging sports activities and support for children and young people and their families. With access to a large activity space, our team creates an environment where young people are encouraged to try new activities and develop their motor, social and communication skills. Activities change each week in accordance with children’s needs/preferences. Sessions are led by qualified multi-sports coaches and support workers. Sessions are delivered in a highly supervised, caring environment. A wide range of sports activities are offered, supplemented by enrichment and STEM activities to cater for the ages and abilities of those attending. Physical activities include: tennis, tag rugby, boccia, archery, pickleball, table tennis, ball skills, balance skills, etc • Competitions with rewards.
£4.00
The Centre Spot, Oak Street, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1LW
Email to book: [email protected]; or phone 01691 889791
[email protected]

SYA - Altogether Monday

Monday – 6pm- 7.30pm 27/04, 11/05, 18/05, 01/06, 08/06, 15/06, 22/06, 29/06, 06/07, 13/07, 20/07, 07/09, 14/09, 21/09, 28/09, 05/10, 12/10, 19/10, 02/11, 09/11,, 16/11, 23/11, 30/11, 07/12, 14/12.

the session is for young people age 10 up until their 18th birthday , it is a session to encourage independance, young people attend weekly and participate in team games , cooking , sport and exercise , arts and crafts , young people help design their own programme and it is tailored to meet their needs and wants.
£1
All About Youth , The new lodge , upton lane , monkmoor , shrewsbury , shropshire , sy2 5rr.
10 up until their 18th birthday.
lee overton 01743 730005 or email [email protected] call to book

4 All Foundation

Boxing
Term Time only
Boxing session with trained coach, all equipment provided. Every Wednesday Term time for ages 5 -15 Come along and learn boxing skills and join in with fitness activities. Please bring a water bottle. Free funded sessions for All in members.
Wednesday 6th May 4.30 -5.30pm – Wednesday 20th May Wednesday 3rd June 4.30 -5.30 pm – Wednesday 15th July.
Ditherington Community Centre, Long Row, Shrewsbury SY1 4DF
Free – ages 5-15.
[email protected] or online class4kids from website link or 0800 321 3617

Creative Arts
Fortnightly Tuesdays
Painting, Dancing and Music … leaving with a smile. All in members only.
Harlescott Grange Community Hub, Kynaston Rd, Shrewsbury SY1 3JR.
Free – 6-12
Tel: 0800 321 3617 Email: [email protected]

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