The Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is offering children and young people having any disability, along with their families, free family play sessions with wildlife themed activities. The Aiming High sessions are being held this summer, first on 24th September (Saturday) at Highgate Common, near Wombourne, again on 25th September (Sunday) in Apedale Country Park, at Newcastle-under-Lyme and on 27th October (Thursday), between Stone and Rugeley, at the Wolseley Centre.
The free sessions give these youngsters and their families a chance to move outdoors and into wildlife-themed activities. Those attending the sessions have to wear appropriate footwear and outdoor clothing. The trust is running the free family events for youngsters with disabilities aged from 8 to 16, with their families, giving them the opportunity to participate in a range of such outdoor activities.
Aiming High for Disabled Children Programme, of the Staffordshire County Council who are funding the free sessions, provide targeted activities and additional needs for children with disabilities. To book on an event , please call or phone:l0300-111-8007 and select option 6. For more information call 01889-880100, to contact Shaun Rimmer. Or email to him at – s.rimmer@staffs-wildlife.org.uk. The first is a free session and the subsequent ones can be booked for a £9 fee.
