Things to do

Flip the Script Sessions
About:
Photography and Storytelling Project

Get creative this month with the Flip The Script - SEND Club's photography and video project.

This exciting club for 16 to 25 year olds, will offer photography storytelling, more outings, more role playing, as well as drama, music, creative expression, personal development and life skills to build confidence and resilience. 

Dates
Saturdays 

Location
Salvation Army Hall, 105 Lomond Grove, London, SE5 7JG.

Transport

Parking is free in the Mon-Fri residents' permit holders bays. However, some of the parking bays are Mon-Sat residents' permit holders only, so please check. There are also disabled bays nearby. 

By bus: Many buses to Camberwell Green, including 12, 171, 36, etc.

Time
1.30pm - 4.30pm

Cost
Free! But booking is essential

Can carers attend: Yes - carers are welcome!
Please email for a registration form to secure your free place: rhythmandviews@yahoo.com

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The Computing and Programming Academy started 2nd October 2023. 

When:  Every Monday during term-time, 5pm -7pm

Where: The Southwark Resource Centre, Hitard Court, 10 Bradenham Close, London SE17 2QB
The first two Mondays of every month, the club will be held in-person and the second two Mondays of every month the club will be held online.

Cost: Free

Further information and Registration:  Visit the CAPA website, call 07864373753

This young people's social group provides opportunities for young Southwark residents 16-25 with learning difficulties and autism to attend football matches, art galleries and gigs

Events will happen in the evening, weekends and during holidays

For further information contact Alex Margolies Alex@toucanemployment.org

Telephone: 020 3751 9681

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Angels SEND Social Club started: 19^th August 2023

When: Every Saturday 2pm-4pm  and Every Half-term Holidays Mon-Fri 10am-2pm

Activities: Beauty and art therapy, music, drama, storytelling, reading circles, film making, multisport, cooking club, gaming and poetry

Age: 16 -25

Cost: Free

Where:  Pelican Plus Hall, Crane House, Grummant Road, SE15 5NF 

Further information: contact Nike Animashaun angelsbreakfastafterschoolclub@gmail.com

Telephone: 07957472504

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'Choose what we do' is a new special interests, skills and social club for young people aged 16-25 in Southwark from Whippersnappers working in partnership with Bell House, Dog Kennel Hill Adventure Playground, The Platform Café and Grove Adventure Playground.

Activities: To be decided by participants

Further information: Contact Abigail Davey adavey@whippersnappers.org or visit www.whippersnappers.org

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About: A friendly group where you can work on social situations that you may be finding difficult. 

Who is it for? Independent autistic people and those with carer support ages 16-25

Activities include: music and dance, sports (indoor and outdoor), games, baking, ICT, trips & lots more. 

Where: Jessy Duffet Hall, Camberwell, SE5 0UB.

When: Every Tuesday (Term-time Only) 11am - 2pm 

About: Resources for Autism is excited to announce that our social groups started in May 2024.  This time it’s for independent young people aged 16-18 on Thursday evenings in SE14 at the Somerville.

The group involves a mix of enjoyable evenings at a youth centre and exciting trips around London. There are opportunities to meet some amazing people and to engage in activities that will help you develop independent skills in an autism inclusive environment.

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Contact: If you are interested in attending this social group or if you want to access any of our services, please contact Nazia for more information Nazia@resourcesforautism.org.uk or complete a referral form on our website: https://resourcesforautism.org.uk. 

About: Our inclusive Spectacular sessions will provide a safe and supportive environment for SEND children and young people, including arts and crafts, drama, dance, fun and games - our Superstar sessions are the place to be in Southwark!

Our experienced team is focused on delivering sessions that promote fun and friendships.  

Our sessions are pre-bookable only so we can ensure we can provide an excellent level of care with a staff ratio of 1:3 or limited 1:1 spaces.

Location: Spa School Camberwell 150 Southampton Way SE5 7EW

When: Saturdays

Ages: 8 - 19 years

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Support provided

We offer five 1-to-1 spaces & 15 1-to-3 spaces on each of our sessions (please select the correct ticket), medical needs are considered, an assessment will be carried out for ALL children prior to all bookings being confirmed.

Eligibility criteria

General short breaks criteria is as follows:

• Age: 5-19
• Southwark resident
• Child/young person has an EHCP (Educational Health and Care Plan)
• Unable to access universal services due to level of need and/or require additional support to access

Higher needs placement (staff ratio of 1:1+) criteria is as follows:

In addition to the general criteria above:

• Attends a special school (in or out of borough) and/ or open to All Age Disability Service in Southwark
• Severe or complex learning disability, physical disability and/or health condition

About: Candoco Dance Company provide disabled and non-disabled people the opportunity to develop their passion for dance in an inclusive setting.  

They currently offer a weekly hybrid class for adults aged 18 years and over, by experienced teachers, with a passion for making dance accessible to all.

No experience is required to take part, simply book your place and join in!

Location: Candoco Dance Company, c/o Mountview, 120 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JT

Contact details:  Email: jen@candoco.co.uk Tel:  02077046845

Click here for the Website

About: Join coaches Emma and Ashley in a weekly boxing session at Peckham's London Community Boxing.

Sessions are for individuals with additional needs or disabilities.  Fun and accessible for everyone including learning how to punch, defend and move as a boxer, boxing games, fitness circuits and more! 

Each session will be based on the needs and interests of the participants on the day to facilitate an enjoyable experience for all.

When: Every Wednesday 14:00–16:00.

Where:  3-4 Bellenden Road Business Centre, Bellenden Road, Peckham, SE15 4RF

Cost:  Free

Further information and booking: Please email jake.ramshaw@sportworksltd.co.uk

Additional details

Emma is a Level 1 England Boxing coach. She is passionate about sports accessibility and inclusion and believes that boxing has the power to change lives.

Ashley is an experienced Level One Football Coach. He has delivered many different ranges of sport activities for people with SEND needs on a weekly basis across London. Ashley has a disability himself so he is willing to support others to better themselves.

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About: Heart n Soul is a place for people with learning disabilities to do activities.

Do Your Own Thing is a safe, fun and friendly place with lots of cool activities to take part in. From Radio, Music, DJing, Videos, anything.

• The 2nd Saturday of the month for 10 -16 year olds to find their groove.  

• The last Saturday of the month is for all young people aged 10 - 25 to come together, be creative and share.

For further details:

• see our promotional video on YouTube

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• visit our website

• email us or call 020 8694 1632.

About: Girls Win is a free, inclusive sports and games club for young women with SEN, aged 15-25.
We support young women with disabilities ages 15 – 25 to set and achieve personal and professional development goals.

Day: Every Thursday

Time: 4:30pm – 5:30pm

Location: The Africa Centre, 66 Great Suffolk Street, SE1 0BL (close to Southwark station)

Activities: Dance, sport, yoga, arts and crafts, mentoring, personal development, career support, free trips and residentials, holiday and term time.

Contact: Maddy Ford, Women and Girls Programme Manager
T: 07824 589443
E: maddyford@changefdn.org.uk
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About: Free creative workshops for adults who have experienced mental health challenges.

Day: Every Tuesday

Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Location: Red Lion Court, 46-48 Park Street, SE1 9EQ

Cost: Free

Contact: To join, email: info@artsnetwork.org.uk

Further information: Website 

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About: Bubble Club provides inclusive club nights in Shoreditch with learning disabled DJs, live music, performance, chill out room, creative activities and workshops. Our events are attended by 150-250 people.

Dates: The events happen every 2 months. Dates are on our website and social media.  We also send out emails and printed flyers to those who sign up to our mailing list.

Time: 7:00pm – 11:00pm

Who is it for? Learning disabled people aged 18+ (friends and carers welcome)

Location: 93 Feet East, 150 Brick Lane, London, E1 6QL

Cost: You can buy tickets online or on the door. They are currently £7 per person.  Concessions are available on request by phone or email   

Contact: Email: info@bubbleclub.org Telephone:  0736 053 5120

Further Information 
Website

Free Swimming Lessons for Southwark Residents

Southwark residents can use swimming pools and gyms at our leisure centres, free of charge, at certain times as part of our Free Swim and Gym programme.

Take a look at the web page of each centre for details of activities and to make bookings, including disability swim sessions: 

• Camberwell Leisure Centre, Artichoke Place, SE5 8TS
• The Castle Centre, 2 St Gabriel Walk, Elephant and Castle, SE1 6FG
• Dulwich Leisure Centre, 2b Crystal Palace Road, SE22 9HB
• Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, 10 Melon Road, SE15 5QN
• Seven Islands Leisure Centre, 100 Lower Road, Rotherhithe SE16 2TU
• Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Sports Facility, St George’s Road, SE1 6ER
• Surrey Docks Fitness & Watersports Centre, Rope St, SE16 7SX   
• Southwark Park Sports and Athletics Centre, Hawkstone Rd, SE16 2PE

As the first of London's professional football clubs to launch a Down's Syndrome football team in 2005, our commitment to disability and inclusive sport is highly regarded. From Blind/Partially Sighted Football tennis to Active Autism, our football provision for young boys and girls on the autism spectrum, and pan-disability holiday camps, our programmes provide specialist coaching for people of all ages with varied disabilities.

Location: Sessions take place at locations across London including various venues in the neighbouring borough of Lambeth.

Dates and fees  

Please click on the links below for further information.

• Active Autism Football

• Blind/Partially sighted

• Down's syndrome

• Pan Disability

Inclusive cycling sessions

We run inclusive cycling sessions for Disabled people and their families, carers or friends, from the following three bases in south London:

Croydon Sports Arena/Herne Hill Velodrome/Ladywell Day Centre

Please click here to book a session

Cost

We try to keep prices affordable and good value, while using suitable venues, excellent staff and volunteers and a range of specialist cycles. It costs us £25 per head to provide these sessions, and we ask for a contribution towards this as below. We are always grateful to those who are able to make an additional donation to support our work.

• Per disabled cyclist: £5 (if you need a supporter/carer they are included in the price)

• Per non-disabled cyclist: £5

• Special family price (up to 4, including at least one disabled cyclist): £10

How to access the service

At all venues our qualified instructors, supported by fantastic volunteers, help participants try our cycles or get comfortable on the one that suits them, and offer ongoing support. See our website for full details.

Contact

Telephone: 020 7346 8482

Email: info@wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk

Address:336 Brixton Road, London, SW9 7AA

The Service:

S-Factor Academy’s Inclusive team works with disadvantaged and disabled (physical/learning or sensory) young people to help them achieve their full potential in sports; improve well-being and overall quality of life.

Working with Access Sport Ignite we help to build on fun activities and fulfilling programmes.

Who is the service for?

Anyone with any disability, impairment or additional need. Also open to non disabled siblings.

Criteria for access to service

Everybody is welcome at our club

Accessibility of this service

• Services / facilities within the arena include adapted and standard toilets and showers and changing rooms. There is a ramp or slope to access this service.

• There is permanent, easy ramp or slope access.

How this is provided:

Provided by trained volunteers

Do you need to pay for this service?

Session are £2.50 for a disabled athlete and free for non disabled siblings

Contact

Email: admin@sfactoracademy.co.uk

Telephone: 07719596045 or 07719596044

See our website for further information 

About: Padel tennis is a mix between tennis and squash. Padel is usually played in doubles on an enclosed court surrounded by walls of glass and metallic mash. The court is one third of the size of a tennis court.

The ball can bounce off any wall but can only hit the turf once before being returned. Points can be scored when the ball does bounce twice in the competitors’ field. The racket and ball are also adapted slightly.

Where can I play?

Sundridge Park Tennis and Squash Club, off Garden Road, BR1 3NA

When: Thursdays 2–3:30 pm
 

Who is it for? D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent adults aged 17 – 25

Cost: First session free, £3 thereafter

Register here 

Contact
For further information call 020 7993 9883

Email: Disability.Inclusion@AccessSport.co.uk

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In partnership with Access Sport, The LTA and Sundridge Park Tennis and Squash Club

Heart n Soul's Allsorts is our creative taking part project for adults with learning disabilities (aged 18+).

It’s a place where you can try new activities, learn new skills and meet new people in a safe and friendly atmosphere. Take part in a range of different sessions every season where you decide what to do. Everyone is welcome!

Please visit the Heart n Soul website for up-to-date details of upcoming sessions.  

About: Spark is a youth group in Southwark for LGBTQIA+ young people aged 13-19, and up to 25 with SEND.

We welcome all those on the spectrum as well as anyone who is questioning or exploring their identity.

Who can use this service

You need to live in Southwark or able to travel, and be LGBTQIA+ or questioning your gender or sexual orientation.

Why people use this service

• To meet other queer young people
• Have fun in a safe and affirming space
• Engage in creative projects and workshops
• Learn about LGBTQIA+ identities, history and culture
• Go on free trips to the theatre, galleries, museums, Pride events and more
• Attend our annual Southwark LGBTQIA+ Youth Summit
• Gain experience as part of METRO Youth to plan events including the Winter Ball, Summit and Youth Pride

How we can help

• Get help to understand your identity and share experiences of coming out
• Discuss topics including bullying, feeling safe, life at home, education and work
• Get free and confidential support and information
• Have one-to-one check-ins with LGBTQIA+ identified youth workers or be referred for free counselling at METRO

Join this group

Email youth@metrocharity.org.uk or call 020 8305 5004. You can refer yourself or be referred by someone who works with you (like a youth worker or teacher).

We'll get back to you in 2-3 days. We'll arrange a quick chat to find out more about you and how we can help. After you're signed up, you can drop into any session. You don't have to come every week if you don't want to.

British Youth Music Theatre is a national performing arts education charity and the largest commissioner of new musicals in the UK. Every year we engage around 2000 11-21 year olds in our auditions, workshops, Young Company and projects. BYMT helps young people and developing artists to navigate and further their training and careers in the arts.

BYMT’s mission is to create opportunities for young people and early career creatives from all backgrounds to develop theatre skills and enhance wellbeing, through the collaborative and inclusive process of making original music theatre.

We offer:

1) Constant communication with the Casting and Young Company Manager and Schools and Pastoral Manager
2) Adapting project requirements to create safe and inclusive environments
We have received many supportive testimonials from young people and parents / guardians regarding our support and encouragement of our neurodiverse and disabled young people.

We offer dedicated and bespoke pastoral support – four team members on each project, whose primary focus is the wellbeing of the young people. They receive all information on young people prior to the project and often converse with the parents to set up a suitable care plan prior to the project.

Please note that we offer bursaries on Productions and free (supported) places on our Summer Camps.

To view our courses and programmes, please click here 
Address: Mountview, 120 Peckham Hill St, London SE15 5JT
Telephone: 020 8563 7725
Email: mail@bymt.org

Further information: Tel: 07813 778 409 or email: emmacolverd@gmail.com

This network is a space for autistic young people, between the ages of 13-25 to meet other autistic young people, take on new paid opportunities, and join one of our group panels. The network is a fun and friendly space for autistic young people to be themselves.

Peer Support

Peer support sessions are held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings between 5:45-6:45 over Zoom. These sessions are a chance to meet new autistic young people across the country.

Sessions are a safe environment where you can stay within your comfort zone, there is no pressure to turn on your camera or microphone. You can choose to participate or just observe.

The sessions are led by Ambitious staff trained in safeguarding, who you may contact at any point if you are uncomfortable or feel unsafe.

Every session has a different theme, past sessions have included arts and crafts, comedy night, DJ sessions, language lessons, and a monthly general knowledge quiz.

Youth network members over the age of 18 also have a chance to instant message each other on the platform.

Opportunity  

Youth network opportunities are mainly centred around educating the public about autism and making life better for autistic people. These are paid opportunities.

Opportunities include advising on toolkits and campaigns, developing presentations about autism awareness, taking part in advisory panel’s as well as leading training sessions. Companies we have worked alongside in the past include The Postal Museum, Compare the Market, Marsh McLennan, the NHS and many more.

We also work alongside the Employ Autism department at Ambitious, who offer paid work experience placements in places such as BP, the NHS, the civil service and more. These opportunities are also posted on the Youth Network platform.

Our opportunities are a great way to earn money as well as expand your knowledge and confidence.

Groups

Groups are panels consisting of members of our Youth Network, who are tasked with providing expertise and advise to different organisations. Each group requires its members to participate in paid sessions throughout the year.

Each group is limited in its members, but when spaces in the groups become available we will notify the Youth Network.

Groups include:

• Autism Education Trust: Young Experts panel
• Health Panel
• Postal Museum
• Youth Council
• Norfolk County Council Training

For more information please visit the Ambitious About Autism website

A fun and inclusive night for ages 18-30 who have a learning disability and are based in Lewisham. Led by Ignition and Lewisham Mencap on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. To join us, email hello@lewishammencap.org.uk. 7-9pm

Location: Ignition Brewery, Ground Floor, The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Rd, London SE26 5QX

Website

The Neurodiversity Family Hub host different events for children and young people of all ages.

MTT (My Tribe Teens) is for those aged 11-18 years old, looking for your tribe, like minded people who you can forge friendships with, connections and feel safe in a space where you will experience, grow, play and learn together. 

What?

A safe and quiet after-school space. We run from Mint Street Adventure Playground (SE1 1QP) with a private space upstairs with access to the playground at certain points. We invite you to just chill or play some board games or participate in themed workshops like: art, learning to play chess, eco club, stress & anxiety management and we are open to listening to your ideas too. What would you like to see happen in our space?

Our activities are run by trained and professional adults who have a thorough knowledge and understanding of how to best support those with neurodiversity for best outcomes.

When?

Thursday evening from 4:30pm until 6:15pm, only during term time.
You will share 30 minutes with the Juniors, 4:30-5:00. (You can arrive at 3:30 if you like!)

Where?

Mint Street Park (14 Weller St, London SE1 1QU) - upstairs - (near Borough tube, London Bridge, Elephant and Castle and not far from Waterloo - Accessible by bus)

Fees

Please visit the Neurodiversity Family Hub website for full details of fees.

All attendees must complete registration with parental consent. Link below for registration form. You may also walk in to collect forms from us. 

Registration

Please visit the REGISTRATION AND CONSENT page to complete an online form.

Contact

For further information, please email:  info@theneurodiversityfamilyhub.org or call +44(020)8051 66 68

Disabled People’s Empowerment provides disabled children and adults with the opportunity to learn, create, build social connections, and play an active role in their community through our weekly arts, life skills, social and wellbeing clubs.

Camberwell Incredibles is an arts collective of practising and learning diverse artists aged 19 to 65 years

When: Meets every Monday and Tuesday, from 10:30am to 3:30pm during term-time

Where:  Trinity College Centre, Newent Close, Camberwell, SE15 6EF

Cost: Contact Rachel Zipfel (Head of Service) Cambridge House for further details

Email: rzipfel@ch1889.org or telephone: 07960 542 304

Further information

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Ballers Academy offers a year-round adult SEND multi-sports programme, providing free fun activities every Tuesday from 11am-12pm. The sessions are in partnership with Bede House, Cherry Gardens Centre and Bosco and we welcome other groups and independent users to join the programme.

When: Every Tuesday 11am-12pm.

Where: 400 Dockland Settlements Community Centre, Salter Road, SE16 5AA

Cost: Free

Click here to visit the Eequ website to book a place

Footsteps Forward - A Youth Resilience Project 

Ages 14-18 

RJ4ALL have funding from VRU to support up to 10 young people (14-18 years old) across the next 8-9 months who are dealing with bereavement. We'll be providing young people with sport activities based on their interest, combined with therapeutic support, and provide a safe and supportive space. The programme sets out to support young people aged 14-18 years, who have been bereaved or affected by youth violence. Our support includes a mixture of sporting and creative activities (e.g., boxing, cycling, Art, etc), therapeutic support (group/individual), and mentoring, delivered weekly from our Community Centre in Southwark. 

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For further information, you can access RJ4ALL website here 

Dates: Starting Thursday 15th August 2024, running on a weekly basis every Thursday thereafter.

Times: 4pm-6pm

Email: a.vitallis@RJ4All.org

Creative Workshops

Ages 4-18 & 18+

What?

RJ4All is hosting a range of activities for young people with SEND and their families. Offering both creative, physical activity, music, art, and theatre, we are excited to offer young people and families a chance to express themselves and be active in the holidays. We are excited to offer a welcoming and engaging space to make connections for young people and families.

Level of support available for all activities:

We will have 2 support workers and volunteers delivering our activities coordinated and supported by the RJ4All team. The number of families accepted per activity will be based on the required level of support for each participant.

Wellbeing and Exercise Sessions  

Ages 4-18 & 18+

What?

RJ4ALL – Wellbeing and Exercise Sessions  

RJ4All is hosting a range of activities for young people with SEND and their families. Offering both creative, physical activity, music, art, and theatre, we are excited to offer young people and families a chance to express themselves and be active in the holidays. We are excited to offer a welcoming and engaging space to make connections for young people and families.

Level of support available for all activities:

We will have 2 support workers and volunteers delivering our activities coordinated and supported by the RJ4All team. The number of families accepted per activity will be based on the required level of support for each participant.

Personal Trainer Sessions

Ages 16+

What?

RJ4All's upcoming, free group fitness sessions in SE16 which we're providing to people of all ages, abilities, and conditions. Led by a qualified Personal Trainer, these sessions are designed to help you achieve your fitness goals in a fun, supportive and inclusive group environment/

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1. Weekly accessible gym sessions (up to 5 people)
   For who: people ages 16+ with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or neurodivergence 
   When: Tuesdays at 9:30am
   Where: RJ4All Community Gym, 30 Plough Way London SE16 2LJ
    
2. Outdoor fitness sessions (up to 10 people)
   For who: open to everyone ages 16+ of all abilities 
   When: last Saturdays of the month at 11:00am
   Where: meeting point will be the RJ4All garden courtyard and taking place either there or at Southwark Park which is a short 10 minute walk from our Centre   

Fees: Free!

Registration
Participants must register for the fitness sessions, as well as book a place using this link- Register and book on now!

Contact: admin@rj4all.org / 07708758600

In-Deep is a registered charity that works with children and young people with SEND. We offer both face to face and online group music therapy sessions, as well as sessions in schools. We run free music therapy in age appropriate groups, every third Thursday of the month at Ashmole Primary School and every second Saturday of the month at Millbank Academy.

Locations:
Ashmole Primary School, Ashmole Street, London SW8 1NT

Millbank Academy, Erasmus Street, London SW1P 4HS

Dates
Every third Thursday of the month at Ashmole Primary School

Every second Saturday of the month at Millbank Academy

How to book
Email to book a place or for further information: emma.chapman@in-deep.org.uk
Sessions are free and there is no cost to the family.

Accessibility
In the sessions we use makaton to aid communication. There is disabled access. For further information please contact Emma Chapman.

Additional information
Sessions are run by qualified experienced music therapists. Sessions are open to families of all boroughs of South London. Parents are required to remain at the sessions.

Contact
Phone - 07761263105
Email: emma.chapman@in-deep.org.uk

Website

About:
Kasha's Teach Yourself Swimming LTD provides swimming lessons for children with special educational needs and disabilities, with ratios of 1:4 and 1:1 depending on the needs of the child.

Dates:
Saturdays - St. Joseph's College SE19 3HL
Tuesdays - The Garden Pool, Marlborough Grove, SE1 5JT 
14th January - 5th April (no session on 18th February)

Cost:
A 12-week term is priced at £252 however, our introductory offer is £222/per child perm term. 

Further Information:
Flyer:
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Email: kashasteachyourselfswimming@hotmail.com
Facebook: Kasha's Teach Yourself Swimming - Facebook
Tel: 07921 667598