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Sense holidays Summer 2015 Amazing holidays for deafblind people
Welcome to
the 2015 Sense
Holidays Brochure
This year, we have 22 exciting holidays Applications
on offer. Whatever your interests,
we have something to suit you. We accept applications from people with dual-
• Take care of a horse, learn to ride sensory impairments. Occasionally, we can
and do tricks offer a place to someone with a single-sensory
impairment and additional disability.
• Travel along the Grand Union canal
on a canal boat Our holidays are very popular and people with
a dual-sensory impairment will have priority.
• Experience the buzz of the big city In the adult range, priority will be given to
• And much more those living at home with their families.
Our new, improved brochure gives To apply, please complete our application form
you all the information you need and return it to us by Friday 13 February 2015.
to choose your perfect holiday. After this date, any applications we receive will
be offered a place on our waiting list. We keep
emergency spaces available for short-notice
placements.
Holidaymakers are
We have
supported by trained
over 40 years’
and experienced
experience
holiday leaders
running holidays
and volunteers
for deafblind
people
Getting it right for you
We provide holidays for people with very We have marked the venues as either
diverse abilities and needs, including sensory wheelchair accessible or easy walker. The
impairments, physical and cognitive wheelchair accessible icon means the venue
impairments, complex medical needs, life- has been adapted for someone who is a
limiting conditions, autism and related wheelchair user. However, the level of access
communication difficulties. We specialise in varies from purpose-built accommodation to
supporting people with multiple complex needs. venues that offer minor adaptations such as
wider doorways and ramps. All easy walker venues
Each holiday is managed by one or more
have at least one downstairs bedroom and may
experienced leaders, supported by a team
be suitable for occasional wheelchair users.
of volunteers. The ratio of holidaymaker to
volunteer is at least one-to-one. Our personalised This brochure gives you an idea of the age
approach to planning holidays means that we group of each holiday. Children’s holidays
can support people to do what they want to are for holidaymakers up to age 11. Young
do – however simple or complex this seems. people’s holidays are for people aged 11
to 18. Young adults’ holidays are for people
“We specialise in supporting people aged between 16 and 25. Adults’ holidays
with multiple complex needs.” are for people aged 19 and above. However,
We want to provide the right holiday for you these age ranges are flexible.
and will try our best to offer you one of your
three choices. However, this may not always
be possible. For this reason, we find out
about your needs, abilities and interests.
This helps us to find you a suitable
alternative. Depending on the number
of applications, the holidays – as
advertised here – may change slightly.
First time away
from home?
We can send
daily updates
to your family
Holiday map
Week 1
1 Holton Lee
2 Oak Lodge
3 Chestnut Lodge
4 Clynfyw Farm
Week 2
5 6 5 Coldwell Activity Centre
14 19 6 Canadian Fields
20 21 7 Hall Farm
8 Macaroni Wood A
15 9 Ty Glyn Davis
11
Week 3
10 Broadstairs Folk Week
11 Barnstondale
2 3 16 12 Macaroni Wood B
7 13 Bradbourne Riding Centre
9 Week 4
14 Beamsley A
4 15 Manchester and Peak District
12 16 Church Farm
22 17 Macaroni Wood C
8 17
18 Conygre Farm
13 10
Week 5
18 19 Beamsley B
1 20 Ribby Hall A
21 Ribby Hall B
22 Canal Adventure
What do the symbols mean?
Accommodation Age group Location Group size Accessibility
Cottage Camping Youth hostel Children Young adults Seaside Small Easy walker
Holiday village Boat Activity Young people Adults City/town Medium Wheelchair
centre access
Horse riding Countryside Large
centre
Holton Lee Week 1
DATE LOCATION GROUP SIZE
Fri 24 – Fri 31 July 2015 Poole, Dorset 7 adults
Cottage Countryside
Large group Wheelchair
access
Adults
The volunteers and leaders
were all fabulous with me! www.holtonlee.org
Join a friendly group of holidaymakers
and try lots of exciting activities.
You can explore the stunning Dorset
countryside, relax on a beautiful beach
and then help to make your favourite
foods for dinner. After a comfortable
night’s sleep in a specially-adapted
room, have breakfast on the terrace
and get ready for another great day.
Facilities
• Venue is very accessible for wheelchair users
• Rooms on one level
Possible highlights
• Each bedroom has a spacious en-suite
• Relax in a beachside café wet room with roll-in showers
• Try ice skating (wheelchairs are the quickest!) • Ceiling mounted hoists in all bedrooms
and wet rooms
• Learn to play African drums
• Wide corridors and doorways
• Create a work of art in the on-site pottery
workshop • Accessible communal areas and gardens
Week 1 Oak Lodge
DATE LOCATION GROUP SIZE
Fri 24 – Fri 31 July 2015 Rosliston Forest, Derbyshire 3 children
Cottage Countryside
Small group Wheelchair
access
Children
I liked doing new things
and gaining confidence www.roslistonforestlodges.co.uk
Rosliston Forest is perfect for anyone with bundles
of energy! Each morning, you will set out on new
adventures, exploring the mysterious trails and
pathways in the forest. This woodland is home to many
interesting animals, including owls, bats and butterflies.
How many will you discover? You might even see
peacocks in the back garden of our forest lodge!
Possible highlights Facilities
• Bounce down a huge inflatable slide • Venue is very accessible for wheelchair users
• Go wheelchair skiing and ice skating • Rooms on one level
• Stroke a horse and ride on its back • Good bathroom access: support rails
and roll-in shower
• Try to stay dry on a fun boat trip
• Equipment available: hoists, shower
chairs, profile beds, all-terrain vehicles
Chestnut Lodge Week 1
DATE LOCATION GROUP SIZE
Fri 24 – Fri 31 July 2015 Rosliston Forest, Derbyshire 3 young people
Cottage Countryside
Small group Wheelchair
access
Young people
The holiday made me feel more
confident about trying new things www.roslistonforestlodges.co.uk
A holiday at Chestnut Lodge will suit young people who
like to explore and try new activities. You can perfect
your archery skills and try other fun pursuits with expert
support from trained staff. You will stay in a cosy and
accessible forest lodge, nestled deep in the woods.
Remember to keep an eye out for interesting wildlife! In
the evenings, play games and have fun with your group.
Possible highlights Facilities
• Ride in a cable car • Venue is very accessible for wheelchair users
• Conquer an assault course and fly • Rooms on one level
on a zip wire
• Good bathroom access: support rails and
• Paint and decorate your own piece of art roll-in shower
• Go bowling with your new friends • Equipment available: hoists, shower chairs,
– try to get a strike! profile beds, all-terrain vehicles
Week 1 Clynfyw Farm
DATE LOCATION GROUP SIZE
Sat 25 July – Sat 1 August 2015 Boncath, Pembrokeshire 4 adults
Cottage Countryside
Medium group Wheelchair
access
Adults
I liked everybody on the holiday.
They took time to understand me. www.clynfyw.co.uk
This is an ideal holiday for nature lovers. Clynfyw Farm
(pronounced ‘Klin-view’) is located in the beautiful
Welsh countryside. You can explore the farm, see the
animals and collect home-grown fruit and vegetables
to cook for dinner. Experience the textures, sights
and sounds of the sensory trail then head back to our
comfy cottage for a barbeque with your new friends.
Possible highlights Facilities
• Travel back in time by visiting an Iron • Venue is very accessible for wheelchair users
Age Fort
• Rooms on one level
• Try sensory activities like basket weaving
• Good bathroom access: support rails, non-
and cooking bread
slip flooring, roll-in showers
• Feed a shire horse and go on a carriage ride
• Good kitchen access: wheelchair-accessible
• Have a group party cooker, sink, cupboard and work surfaces
• Go to the beach and paddle in the shallows • Equipment available: mobile hoist, shower
(all-terrain wheelchairs available) chair, bed sides
Coldwell Activity Centre Week 2
DATE LOCATION GROUP SIZE
Fri 31 July – Fri 7 August 2015 Briercliffe, Lancashire 8 young adults
Activity centre Countryside
Large group Easy walker
Young adults
Didn’t want to go home,
the best holiday I ever had www.coldwell.org.uk
Get ready for an action-packed
week full of exciting activities.
Can you conquer the giant
ladder and attempt the leap
of faith? Trained instructors will
support you at your own pace.
In the evenings, you can play
video games, pool and table
football in the games room
with your new friends.
Possible highlights
Facilities
• Fly on a zip wire
• Take a trip to a theme park for more thrills • Choice of single beds and bunk beds in bedrooms
• Visit Blackpool for a fun-filled day • Wheelchair-accessible lift
at the seaside • Profile bed and hoists available
• Have a big group party • Wet room with roll-in shower and support rails
Week 2 Canadian Fields
DATE LOCATION GROUP SIZE
Fri 31 July – Fri 7 August 2015 Helmsley, North Yorkshire 5 young people
Camping Countryside
Medium group Easy walker
Young people
I enjoyed making new friends…
and meeting old friends again www.canadianfields.co.uk
Enjoy the camping experience with all the
comforts of home in these luxury tents.
Join a group of friendly holidaymakers
and take advantage of all the space on
your doorstep by inventing stories,
adventures and games. In the evenings,
have a barbeque under the stars, tell
ghost stories and settle down for a
comfortable night’s sleep.
Facilities
• Luxury tents with proper beds and wooden floors
Possible highlights • Electricity
• Comfortable living area with tables, chairs and sofas
• Paddle on Whitby beach, ride a donkey
and play in the arcades • Cooking facilities: oven and fridge
• Have picnics in the beautiful countryside • Private bathroom for each tent
• Get soaked at Waterworld, ride the wave • Wheelchair-accessible bathrooms close to tents
machine and rapids • Ramps available
• Spend a day in the treetops at Go Ape • Laundry facilitiesHall Farm Week 2
DATE LOCATION GROUP SIZE
Sat 1 – Sat 8 August 2015 Horning, Norfolk 4 children
Cottage Countryside
Medium group Easy walker
Children
I was very happy.
Awesome holiday www.hallfarm.com
Every day at Hall Farm is non-stop fun! You will visit lots of
exciting places and try new activities. Ride a rollercoaster,
meet funny looking animals and go snow tubing. You and
your new friends will stay in a lovely cottage in the Norfolk
Broads. You will play games, do arts and crafts, watch
films and make tasty food and cakes!
Possible highlights
• Make friends with raccoons, lemurs and
miniature horses at an animal amusement
park Facilities
• Bring your bucket and spade for a day
• Cottage has ramp access and some ground
at the seaside
floor rooms
• Race down a hill in snow tubing
• Good bathroom access with roll-in shower
• Visit the magical Bewilderwood and meet
• Hoists are available
the strange inhabitants: Swampy, Mildred
the Crockelbog and the Parasquawk! • No other special adaptationsWeek 2 Macaroni Wood A
DATE LOCATION GROUP SIZE
Sat 1 – Sat 8 August 2015 Eastleach, Gloucestershire 5 young people
Cottage Countryside
Medium group Wheelchair
access
Young people
I had an absolutely
fabulous time! www.macaroniwood.org.uk
Explore the beautiful Cotswold
countryside at Macaroni Wood. The site
has been designed to be fully accessible
for wheelchair users. You can race
around the obstacle course and play
games in the purpose-built play area.
Friendly volunteers will support you
to get the most from all the activities.
Your group will also set out on trips Facilities
to fun local attractions.
• Venue is very accessible for wheelchair users
• Good bathroom access: roll-in showers, support
Possible highlights rails, non-slip flooring
• Pick strawberries to make jam and cakes • Equipment available: profile beds, bed sides
and mobile hoists
• Scramble up a wall at a climbing centre
• Rooms on ground floor
• Make popcorn and watch a film with
your new friends • Fully equipped sensory room
• Become an expert go-kart driver • Safe and secure siteTy Glyn Davis Week 2
DATE LOCATION GROUP SIZE
Sat 1 – Sat 8 August 2015 Ceredigion, Wales 5 young people
Cottage Countryside
Medium group Wheelchair
access
Young people
Lots of new
experiences! www.tyglyndavistrust.co.uk
Be part of a fun group and explore the
stunning Welsh landscape. Ty Glyn Davis
is specially adapted for wheelchair users so
the whole site is yours to explore. You can
investigate the mysterious walled garden,
which is full of flowers, waterways and
secret hideaways. After each exciting day,
you can hang out with new friends and
get ready for the next adventure.
Possible highlights Facilities
• Explore the rugged Welsh countryside, go
• Venue is very accessible for wheelchair users
climbing and ride on zip wires (all abilities)
• Good bathroom access: roll-in showers
• Visit theme parks and experience
and ceiling mounted hoists
exhilarating rides
• Mobile hoists available
• Learn to ride a horse
• Profile beds
• Catch a glimpse of dolphins swimming
in the sea • Accessible groundsWeek 3 Broadstairs Folk Week
DATE LOCATION GROUP SIZE
Sat 8 – Sat 15 August 2015 Broadstairs, Kent 5 adults
Camping Seaside
Medium group Easy walker
Adults
I liked making new friends and
listening and dancing to music www.broadstairsfolkweek.org.uk
Broadstairs Folk Festival is a huge music
festival by the seaside with live music
and unique activities happening all over
town. At our campsite, you can try circus
skills, get singing and learn new dance
moves. You can help to decorate our
tents and chat to the festival-goers.
There’s plenty of time for ice creams
by the sea too!
Possible highlights Facilities
• Try Morris dancing and singing workshops! • Accessible wet room on site with roll-in shower,
toilet and support rails
• Play music with a real band
• Level ground in campsite
• Have barbeques in the sunshine
• Separate cooking facilities
• See lots of live music
• Electricity access in separate buildings
• The tents themselves have no special adaptationsBarnstondale Week 3
DATE LOCATION GROUP SIZE
Sat 8 – Sat 15 August 2015 Barnston, Wirral 4 young people
Activity centre Countryside
Medium group Wheelchair
access
Young people
It was an opportunity to get out and broaden
my horizons with people similar age to me www.barnstondale.org
At Barnstondale, you can scale
a climbing wall, conquer the
abseiling tower and try to hit
a bulls-eye in archery. The
experienced instructors will
provide all the support you need.
After all that excitement, you
and your new friends can visit
local attractions, play games
and chill out in our comfortable Facilities
log cabin.
• Venue is very accessible
for wheelchair users
Possible highlights • Ceiling mounted hoist
and mobile hoist
• Go ice skating (wheelchairs are really quick!)
• All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms
• Invent your own ice cream flavours! with roll-in showers
• Race your group in a canoe • Profile beds
• See and touch strange fish at the aquarium • Wheelchair accessible liftWeek 3 Macaroni Wood B
DATE LOCATION GROUP SIZE
Sat 8 – Sat 15 August 2015 Eastleach, Gloucestershire 5 children
Cottage Countryside
Medium group Wheelchair
access
Children
I liked swimming, eating, playing with the
others, mud painting and snow tubing www.macaroniwood.org.uk
At Macaroni Wood, you can explore
woodland trails and take in the
fascinating sounds, sights and smells
of the natural world. You can feed the
pigs and collect eggs from the chickens
for your breakfast. In the evenings,
you can create some art and enjoy a
campfire with roasted marshmallows.
Facilities
• Venue is very accessible for wheelchair users
Possible highlights • Good bathroom access: roll-in showers,
support rails, non-slip flooring
• Meet the funny, hairy pigs and feed
them breakfast • Equipment available: profile beds,
bed sides and mobile hoists
• Bounce really high on a trampoline
• Rooms on ground floor
• Ride a friendly horse
• Fully equipped sensory room
• Go swimming and ice skating
(suitable for wheelchair users) • Safe and secure siteBradbourne Riding Centre Week 3
DATE LOCATION GROUP SIZE
Sat 8 – Sat 15 August 2015 Sevenoaks, Kent 4 young people
Horse riding Countryside
centre
Medium group Easy walker
Young people
sers need
Wheelchair u
weight bear
to be able to
It is nice to be with people who
understand my disabilities www.bradbourne-rda.org.uk
This is a chance to have your own horse
for a week! You will be taught how to ride
by experienced instructors. You can make
your horse look smart by brushing its coat
and decorating its mane. At night, you will
put them to bed and make sure they are
comfortable and warm. At the end of the
holiday, you can help to put on a riding
show. Whatever your ability, the riding
team will support you to get involved Facilities
in your own time.
• Accommodation in comfortable caravans
with ramp access
Possible highlights
• Wheelchair-accessible wet room with roll-in
• Make friends with the horses – Dudley, showers
Finn, Icky and others
• Access to a club house with cooking facilities
• Brush their coats and give them cool and communal space
hairstyles
• Experienced RDA (Riding for the Disabled
• Impress your new friends with tricks Association) teamWeek 4 Beamsley A
DATE LOCATION GROUP SIZE
Fri 14 – Fri 21 August 2015 Skipton, North Yorkshire 7 adults
Cottage Countryside
Large group Wheelchair
access
Adults
It was wonderful
and did me good www.beamsleyproject.org
Visit the river valleys and rolling hills of the Yorkshire
Dales for an exciting week at the Beamsley Project.
You will join a friendly group of holidaymakers and
try a range of interesting activities. These could
include a boat trip through a city and then lunch
on the riverside. You will stay in a converted church,
which is fully accessible for wheelchair users.
Possible highlights Facilities
• Visit the historic and beautiful city of York • Venue is very accessible for wheelchair users
• Ride on a steam train • Good bathroom access: roll-in shower
and toilet, non-slip flooring
• Unwind with a relaxing massage
• Mobile and ceiling-mounted hoists available
• Get creative at a pottery workshop
• Profile beds
• Go bowling
• Wheelchair-accessible liftManchester and Peak District Week 4
DATE LOCATION GROUP SIZE
Fri 14 – Fri 21 August 2015 Manchester then Buxton 4 adults
Youth hostel Cottage
Town Medium
Countryside group
Medium group
Medium group
Easy walker Adults
I had a fantastic holiday,
doing lots of fun activities www.yha.org.uk/hostel/manchester www.hargate-hall.co.uk
This is the perfect holiday for adventurous
travellers who want to get the best of
the city and the countryside. First stop:
Manchester. Spend the weekend in this
unique city with its fascinating culture
and buzzing atmosphere. Then travel
across the dramatic hills of the Peak
District to finish your holiday in the
countryside. Breathe in the fresh air and
get muddy with fun outdoor activities.
Possible highlights Facilities
• Choose from Manchester’s wide range of • Manchester youth hostel: private rooms,
attractions: shopping, museums and galleries wheelchair-accessible bathroom with
roll-in showers, private communal space,
• Experience the city’s famous nightlife
accessible lifts
• Take a scenic drive through the stunning
• Peak District self-catering apartments:
Peak District
ramp access, wheelchair-accessible
• Explore caves, go climbing and race in canoes bathroom with roll-in showersWeek 4 Church Farm
DATE LOCATION GROUP SIZE
Sat 15 – Sat 22 August 2015 King’s Lynn, Norfolk 4 young people
Cottage Countryside
Medium group Wheelchair
access
Young people
I can’t wait to go
again next year! www.nd-fc.co.uk
Take a break at Church Farm and feel
refreshed. You can relax in our accessible
cottage and then head out to fun activities in
the local area. The venue is close to the north
Norfolk coast so your group can pack a picnic
and spend the afternoon by the sea. Stroll
along the accessible promenade and enjoy
an ice cream in the breeze.
Possible highlights Facilities
• Go for a dip in a hydrotherapy pool
• Venue is very accessible for wheelchair users
• Visit a rare breeds farm and encounter
• Spacious roll-in showers
unusual animals like a Suffolk Punch
and a giant rabbit • Hoists available
• Ride on the steam railway • Open plan living areas
• Spend a sunny afternoon at the beach • LiftMacaroni Wood C Week 4
DATE LOCATION GROUP SIZE
Sat 15 – Sat 22 August 2015 Eastleach, Gloucestershire 5 children
Cottage Countryside
Medium group Wheelchair
access
Children
Loved the fact that there was a
sensory room where I liked to chill www.macaroniwood.org.uk
Come and have fun in the countryside.
Macaroni Wood is full of go karts,
playgrounds, swings and play
equipment. The site is completely
accessible so everyone can play
together. You could try the obstacle
course or relax in the sensory room.
Your group will visit local attractions
and try fun activities. Volunteers will Facilities
support you to get the most from
every experience. • Venue is very accessible for wheelchair users
• Good bathroom access: roll-in showers, support
rails, non-slip flooring
Possible highlights
• Equipment available: profile beds, bed sides
• Splash around in a swimming pool and mobile hoists
• Visit a theme park • Rooms on ground floor
• Stroke a friendly horse • Fully equipped sensory room
• Explore a woodland trail • Safe and secure siteWeek 4 Conygre Farm
DATE LOCATION GROUP SIZE
Sat 15 – Sat 22 August 2015 Pewsey, Wiltshire 4 children
Cottage Countryside
Medium group Wheelchair
access
Children
I liked the people who looked after
me and meeting the other children www.hideaways.co.uk
Conygre Farm is full of places to explore. You
will be surrounded by beautiful meadows where
you can play and have picnics. You might even
spot some interesting wildlife because barn
owls, hares and deer live here. You will
go on lots of trips and try fun activities.
In the evenings, relax in our comfortable,
wheelchair-suitable cottages and
get creative with arts and crafts.
Possible highlights
Facilities
• Have a picnic in a wild flower meadow
• Two comfortable cottages: The Burrow
• Go sailing on a boat
and The Warren
(suitable for wheelchair users)
• Cottages has level access
• Swim in the on-site swimming pool
• One ground floor, wheelchair-accessible room
• Discover the exotic wildlife at ‘The Living
Rainforest’ • Open plan living / kitchen areasBeamsley B Week 5
DATE LOCATION GROUP SIZE
Fri 21 – Fri 28 August 2015 Skipton, North Yorkshire 7 young people
Cottage Countryside
Large group Wheelchair
access
Young people
I liked everything. The people,
the location, the activities www.beamsleyproject.org
The Beamsley Project is a great place
for active young people to have fun. Your
group will experience new activities and
explore interesting attractions. You could
feel the water gently moving the boat on
a fun sailing trip or hear the roar of an
old-fashioned steam train. Volunteers
will support you to get the most from
each unique experience.
Possible highlights
• Go on a sailing boat Facilities
(suitable for wheelchair users)
• Venue is very accessible for wheelchair users
• Have a barbeque in the sun
• Good bathroom access: roll-in shower
• Experience unique sensations at the
and toilet, non-slip flooring
sensory SPACE centre
• Ceiling-mounted and mobile hoists
• Get creative with flavours at the
ice cream factory • Wheelchair-accessible liftWeek 5 Ribby Hall A
DATE LOCATION GROUP SIZE
Fri 21 – Fri 28 August 2015 Near Blackpool, Lancashire 4 children
Holiday village Countryside
Seaside Medium group
Easy walker Children
The holiday made me feel
adventurous and brave www.ribbyhall.co.uk
Ribby Hall Village has lots of fun activities
all under one roof. Every day you can try
something new. You can play on the outdoor
adventure playground and scramble up the
climbing wall. Explore the fun woodland trails
and see all the creepy crawlies at the mini
beast mansion. You can even have a big
party with your new friends.
Possible highlights
Facilities
• Go to a disco and show off your dance moves
• Have a donkey ride on Blackpool beach • All the rooms in our villas are on ground level
• Visit the aquarium and see funny • Open plan living / kitchen areas for ease
sea creatures of access
• Try face painting and cake making • No other special adaptationsRibby Hall B Week 5
DATE LOCATION GROUP SIZE
Fri 21 – Fri 28 August 2015 Near Blackpool, Lancashire 4 adults
Holiday village Countryside
Seaside Medium group
Easy walker Adults
I liked going on the big
wheel and making friends www.ribbyhall.co.uk
You can do so many exciting things
at Ribby Hall. You could challenge
yourself to learn new skills like
archery, horseriding and kayaking.
Experienced instructors will support
you at your own pace. After that you
can swim in the pool or relax in the
Jacuzzi. For more excitement, your
group will visit nearby attractions
and fun places like Blackpool.
Possible highlights
• Visit Blackpool for a night on the town
Facilities
• Get lessons in kayaking and canoeing • All the rooms in our villas are on ground level
• See live music and show off your skills • Open plan living / kitchen areas for ease
in karaoke of access
• Try horse riding • No other special adaptationsWeek 5 Canal Adventure
DATE LOCATION GROUP SIZE
Fri 21 – Fri 28 August 2015 Hemel Hempstead, Herts 3 adults/3 young people
Boat Countryside
Small group Wheelchair
access
Young people Adults
We have two le
cessib
wheelchair-ac
canal boats
Liked the boat. Liked
helping with the locks www.wexp.org.uk
Travel along the historic Grand Union Canal
in a wheelchair-accessible canal boat. Every
day is full of new sights and experiences. On
your journey, you will pass through beautiful
countryside and encounter interesting wildlife.
Your group will stop off at various points
along the route to visit local attractions
and try fun activities.
Possible highlights
• Learn to steer the boat and help to work
the locks Facilities
• Go on day trips to activities like skiing • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom and shower
(all abilities)
• Easy access throughout boat
• Pass through peaceful villages and stop
for a pub lunch • Portable hoist
• Make cakes, jewellery and have a partyWhat happens next February Send us your application form by Friday 13 February From February to March We will build the holiday groups In April We will write to you and let you know if we are able to offer you a holiday. Our holidays are extremely popular so unfortunately we cannot offer everyone a place. If we cannot offer you a holiday, we will add you to our waiting list. If we can offer you a holiday, we will ask you to confirm your place as soon as possible. Overview Cost We do not seek donations from holidaymakers and their families, but we appreciate any donations made. Sense heavily subsidises the cost of the holiday programme. With your permission, an approach will be made to your social worker to fund the remainder of the cost. Transport We are unable to help with transportation so please keep this in mind when making your choices. If you have problems with transport then it may be a good idea to plan these journeys well in advance. Unfortunately, we cannot help with covering costs to get to the venue. About us Sense is a national charity that supports and campaigns for children and adults who are deafblind. We provide tailored support, advice and information as well as specialist services to all deafblind people, their families, carers and the professionals who work with them. We also support people who have a single-sensory impairment with additional needs. Other Formats If you would like a copy of this brochure in any other format, e.g. braille or audio CD, please contact the Holidays Team. Tel: 0300 330 9250 Text: 0300 330 9252 Email: holidays@sense.org.uk Want to get involved? There are many ways to support our holidays programme, from volunteering on a holiday to helping transport equipment and vehicles. To find out more, email holidays@sense.org.uk or call 0300 330 9250
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