Activity Programme

CONTENTS
Term time activities……………… P3-5
COZ Club………………………………. P6
Activity Programme
Weekend activities……………….. P7
Half Term activities……………….. P8
Overnight Breaks………………….. P9
Term Time Activities Jan—Feb 2015
Weekend/Half Term/Overnight/
MTeam Activities Jan—Mar 2015
“Happy New Year! Let’s make 2015 our best yet”
If you are a Young Person aged 12-25 with learning
disabilities/ additional needs, we invite you to check out
the wide range of social activities we offer. We have a fun
February half term lined up plus extra overnight breaks
this season! As well as continuing our regular term time
activities. It’s all inside this programme...
MTeam…………………………………. P11
InterAct with us
Whether you’re new or a
regular there is something for
everyone—give us a call if you
want to register with us or to
find out more.
Keep checking our website for
new activities:
www.interact.org.uk
tweet us @interactchelm,
like us on Facebook or email
youngpeopleteam@interact.org.uk
Or give us a call on
01245 608206
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Booking essential
when you see this symbol
Booking Form Enclosed
For more info or to book a place phone us on 01245 608206, email bookings@interact.org.uk or complete and return a booking form
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Term Time Activity Programme
Aged 12-18 years
InterActive Basildon (Tuesdays)
Date
Time
Activity
PAY ON DAY
The Basildon Group meet weekly on Tuesdays. Activities are chosen by the young people based on their interests —
see below for those already agreed. Our InterAct Activity Co-Ordinator will keep in touch with parents during the week to
confirm details of the upcoming activity and where to meet. Activity Co-Ordinator—Ryan Morrant (07813 582614)
Tuesday 06 Jan
TBC
Cinema —Watch one of the latest movie releases and snack on popcorn. Film
and time to be confirmed on release of Cinema programme.
£5 approx.
Tuesday 13 Jan
6:30-8:30pm
Meal out — Enjoy a tasty dinner out at one of Basildon’s finest eateries .
£10 approx.
Tuesday 20 Jan
6:30-8:30pm
Bowling Bonanza — Come along to Hollywood Bowl and see if you can strike it
£6
lucky!
Tuesday 27 Jan
6-9pm
Ready Steady Cook — Come to Aspire and be a culinary king or queen in our
30min cooking challenge! Minibus pickup: Basildon (Sainsbury’s Cricketer’s Way)
£5
Tuesday 03 Feb
6-8:30pm
Quasar Party — Navigate the darkness and UV to complete ‘Operation
InterAct’. Meet at Basildon Bowl
£6
Tuesday 10 Feb
6-9pm
Meet our friends in Chelmsford for Aspire Pub Games — We’ll head to our
very own Aspire Arms for pool, darts, giant jenga, finger nibbles, ginger beer
and mocktails. Minibus pickup: Basildon (Sainsbury’s Cricketer’s Way)
£5
Tuesday 17 Feb
Half term - Please see page 8 of this programme to see what’s on
and how to book.
Tuesday 24 Feb
6-8:30pm
Flexi-Activity—To be agreed by the young people in the group.
Keep checking our website for updates— www.interact.org.uk
* Interactive Basildon includes Basildon, Brentwood & Castle Point Boroughs & Rochford Districts
InterActive Braintree (Wednesdays)
Date
Time
Activity
PAY ON DAY
The Braintree Group meet weekly on Wednesdays. Activities are chosen by the young people based on their interests —
see below for those already agreed. Our InterAct Activity Co-Ordinator will keep in touch with parents during the week to
confirm details of the upcoming activity and where to meet. Activity Co-ordinator—Andrew Denny (07976 781054)
Wednesday 07 Jan
6-8pm
Bowling Bonanza—Will you strike it lucky? Join us for two games of bowling
and a drink. (Bring additional money for food if this is required)
£6 approx.
Wednesday 14 Jan
TBC
Cinema—Watch one of the latest movie releases and snack on popcorn. Film
and time to be confirmed on release of Cinema programme.
£6 approx.
Wednesday 21 Jan
TBC
Meal out—Catch up over a bite to eat at Braintree Freeport.
Restaurant to be decided.
£10 approx.
Wednesday 28 Jan
6-8pm
Swimming– Go for a dip at Braintree Leisure Centre followed by a light bite.
Don’t forget to bring change for the lockers and hair dryers.
£6 approx.
Wednesday 18 Feb
Wednesdays:
04, 11, 25 Feb
Half term - Please see page 8 of this programme to see what’s on
and how to book.
6-8pm
Or as
notified
Flexi-Activities—February events to be agreed by the young people in the
group. Keep checking our website for updates— www.interact.org.uk
approx. £6
depending
on activity
For more info or to book a place phone us on 01245 608206, email bookings@interact.org.uk
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Term Time Activity Programme
Aged 12-18 years
InterActive Colchester (Tuesdays)
Date
Time
Activity
PAY ON DAY
The Colchester Group meet weekly on Tuesdays. Activities are chosen by the young people based on their interests —
see below for those already agreed. Our InterAct Activity Co-Ordinator will keep in touch with parents during the week to
confirm details of the upcoming activity and where to meet. Activity Co-ordinator— Jenny Jackson (07972 330725)
Tuesday 06 Jan
6—8pm
Bowling—hit the lanes with us at Tenpin and see if you can get
a strike.
£5
Tuesday 13 Jan
TBC
Cinema—watch one of the latest movie releases at the Odeon. Film and times
to be confirmed on publication of cinema programme.
£10
Tuesday 20 Jan
6—8pm
Meal Out—Catch up over a tasty bite to eat at Frankie & Benny’s, Tollgate
£10 approx.
Tuesday 27 Jan
6—8pm
Pool and darts at Rileys, 17-33 Long Wyre Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1LH
£4.50
Tuesday 03 Feb
6-8pm
Flexi-Activity—February events to be agreed by the young people in the group.
Keep checking our website for updates— www.interact.org.uk
Tuesday 10 Feb
6-8pm
Flexi-Activity—February events to be agreed by the young people in the group.
Tuesday 17 Feb
Half term - Please see page 8 of this programme to see what’s on
and how to book.
Tuesday 24 Feb
6-8pm
Flexi-Activity—February events to be agreed by the young people in the group.
InterActive Tendring (Alternate Thursdays or Fridays)
Date
Time
Activity
PAY ON DAY
The Tendring Group meet every other week on either a Thursday or a Friday. Our InterAct Activity Co-Ordinator will keep in
touch with parents to confirm details of the upcoming activity and where to meet.
Activity Co-ordinator— Jenny Jackson (07972 330725)
Thursday 15 Jan
7—9pm
Meal Out—Meet up for a meal at Mayflower, Harwich
£10 approx.
Friday 30 Jan
TBC
Cinema, Clacton — watch one of the latest movie releases at the pictures.
Film and times to be confirmed on publication of cinema programme.
£7.50 approx.
Tuesday 17 Feb
Half term - Please see page 8 of this programme to see what’s on
and how to book.
Thursdays/Fridays:
February dates TBC
TBC
Flexi-Activities—February events and dates to be agreed by the young
people in the group. Including a Quasar and play at Rascals. Keep checking
our website for updates— www.interact.org.uk
£6 approx.
depending on
activity
For more info or to book a place phone us on 01245 608206, email bookings@interact.org.uk
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Term Time Activity Programme
Aged 12-18 years
InterActive Chelmsford (Mondays & Wednesdays)
Date
Time
Activity
PAY ON DAY
The Chelmsford Group meet every other Wednesday at 7pm for Bounce & Bowl at Widford Industrial Estate, Tattersall Way,
Chelmsford, Essex CM1 3UB. In addition to this they also meet every other Monday for varied Chelmsford based activities
(see details below). Our InterAct Activity Co-Ordinator will keep in touch with parents during to confirm details of the
upcoming activity and where to meet. Activity Co-Ordinator—Ryan Morrant (07813 582614)
Monday 05 Jan
5-7pm
Pub Theme Night— Celebrate the New Year with mocktails and play dominoes,
darts and pool at our very own ‘Aspire Arms’. Have a ‘knees up’ to some music
and bar snacks will be available. STRICTLY NO ALCOHOL
Wednesday 14 Jan
7-9pm
Bounce & Bowl — Bowl at TenPin then bounce at a fun trampoline session led by £8
a qualified coach. Suitable for all abilities from absolute beginner to high flyers.
Monday 19 Jan
5-7pm
Indoor games night—Bring along your favourite game to play and have a
laugh competing with friends. Buffet food provided.
£5
Wednesday 28 Jan 7-9pm
Bounce & Bowl
£8
Monday 09 Feb
TBC
Cinema —Watch one of the latest movie releases and snack on popcorn. Film and
time to be confirmed on release of Cinema programme.
£10 approx.
Tuesday 10 Feb
6:308:30pm
Meet with our Basildon friends for Aspire Pub Games — We’ll head to our very
own Aspire Arms for pool, darts, giant jenga, finger nibbles, ginger beer and
mocktails.
£5
Wednesday 11 Feb
7-9pm
Bounce & Bowl
£8
Monday 16—
Half term - Please see page 8 of this programme to see what’s on and how to
book.
Friday 20 Feb
Monday 23 Feb
£5
5-7pm
Meal out — Enjoy a winter warming meal out at a choice of one of Chelmsford’s
favourite family restaurants
£10 approx.
Please go to the COZ Club and MTEAM15 pages in this programme for more fun
activities based in Chelmsford.
For more info or to book a place phone us on 01245 608206, email bookings@interact.org.uk
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Term Time Activity Programme
Aged 12-25 years
COZ CLUB — Every Friday, 5-8pm at the Aspire Centre, Moulsham Mill, Chelmsford
£5
Date
Time
Activity
Friday 09 January
5—8pm
Pamper & Pool Night—Prizes to be won! For the pool winner and best painted nails. Or if
cue balls and cuticles aren't your thing, you can just chill out with friends.
Friday 16 January
5—8pm
Pizza, Movies & Games—Eat pizza, watch movies and play games
Friday 23 January
5—8pm
Garden Planning— How would you like your Aspire garden to be? With colourful flowers?
A cosy reflection area? A bug farm? Share your ideas and seeds of thought
Friday 30 January
NO COZ CLUB —Layer Marney Tower Big Sleepover.
PAY ON DAY
Please see page 9 of this
programme for details of our residential breaks and how to book.
Friday 06 February
5—8pm
Garden Sign Making— Continuing from the planning session, we’ll be getting the chalk
pens and paints out and make signs for our Aspire garden.
Friday 13 February
5—8pm
Valentines Friday — Make cookies and cards for your loved ones, best friends or families
(or even your secret crushes). For those who wish to continue the romantic theme we’ll be
watching a classic ‘chick flick’.
Friday 20 February
NO COZ CLUB —Half term. Please see page 8 of this programme to see what’s on
and how to book.
Friday 27 February
5—8pm
St David’s Day —Make and enjoy traditional Welsh food including Welsh Rarebit (cheese
on toast) and leek and potato soup.
For more info or to book a place phone us on 01245 608206, email bookings@interact.org.uk
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Weekend Activity Programme
12-18
PLEASE BOOK ACTIVITIES BY 11 JANUARY 2015 UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE
Weekend Day Trips
BOOK THIS ACTIVITY BY 07 JANUARY
SOUTHEND DAY OUT— Take the train to Southend. Visit Sea
Life Adventure to see sea life from all over the world then over
to the Kursaal for some bowling fun and amusement arcades. £15
10am—4pm Bring a packed lunch & spending money.
Saturday
10 January
Meet at Chelmsford Train Station 10am— 4pm.
LONDON DAY OUT— Take a the InterAct Mystery London tour.
Saturday
Explore the sites of the capital, visit the British Museum and
07 February
check out ancient Egyptian artefacts and the Rosetta Stone.
£3
9am—6pm
Bring a packed lunch & spending money.
Minibus pickups: Basildon (Sainsbury’s Cricketer’s Way) 9am —6pm.
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* Please note that for this activity, priority will be given to young people living in Basildon
Sunday
08 March
12pm—6pm
BANGER RACING at Arena Essex Raceway— View all the action
of the ‘Open Shakedown’ banger races at the country’s
premier 1/4 mile oval track. Stroll around the pit area and visit
the shopping complex and refreshment areas around the
£7
circuit. Bring a packed lunch & spending money.
Minibus pickups: Chelmsford (Moulsham Mill) 12pm— 6pm.
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Basildon (Sainsbury’s Cricketer’s Way) 12:40pm—5:20pm.
Or meet direct at Arena Essex Raceway 1pm
Sunday
22 March
12pm—6pm
BANGER RACING at Arena Essex Raceway— View all the action
of the ‘Bangers and Rods’ races at the country’s premier 1/4
mile oval track. Stroll around the pit area and visit the
shopping complex and refreshment areas around the circuit.
£7
Bring a packed lunch & spending money.
Minibus pickups: Chelmsford (Moulsham Mill) 12pm— 6pm.
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Basildon (Sainsbury’s Cricketer’s Way) 12:40pm—5:20pm.
Or meet direct at Arena Essex Raceway 1pm
For more info or to book a place phone us on 01245 608206, email bookings@interact.org.uk or complete and return a booking form
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Half Term Activity Programme
12-18
PLEASE BOOK ACTIVITIES BY 11 JANUARY 2015. WE WILL INVOICE FOLLOWING CONFIRMATION
February Half Term Day Trips
CAMP
COZ CAMP PANCAKE PARTY — Get your chef hat on and have a
flipping good time making yummy pancakes with a selection of
Tuesday
sweet and savoury fillings. And if we’re not all too stuffed, we
17 February
£5
may even throw a spot pancake racing into the mix.
10am—4pm
Minibus pickup: Basildon (Sainsbury’s Cricketer’s Way) 9:15am—
4:45pm or meet at the Aspire Centre, Moulsham Mill, Chelmsford.
‘LIONBOY’ AT MERCURY THEATRE—Set in the future, Charlie is
a ordinary boy except for one thing: he can speak to cats.
Tuesday
Inspired by Zizou Corder’s novel, Lionboy fuses adventure,
17 February storytelling, circus and live percussion.
7—10pm
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£10
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Bring a packed lunch and spending money.
Meet at Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, CO1 1PT —7pm
* Please note that for this activity, priority will be given to young people living in North Essex
TOBOGGANING and CINEMA — Try something different and
enjoy the thrilling experience of tobogganing at Suffolk Leisure
Park. When the young people have finished whizzing down the
Wednesday slopes we will slow the pace and slide on down to the local
18 February cinema to enjoy one of the latest movie releases.
9am—6pm
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£12
Bring a packed lunch and spending money.
Minibus pickups: Chelmsford (Moulsham Mill) 9am— 7pm.
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Colchester (Colchester Utd Football Stadium) 9:45am—6:15pm
* Please note that for this activity, priority will be given to young people living in North Essex
LONDON DUNGEON and BOAT RIDE — Enjoy a thrill-filled
journey through London’s dark past, turning 1,000 years of
history into 90 minutes of laughs, scares, theatre, shocks, rides,
Friday
special effects, characters, mazes and storytelling. Then return
20 February to present tense to journey in style along the Thames to enjoy £25
the nicer side of our city and its sights.
9am—7pm
Bring a packed lunch & spending money.
Minibus pickups: Chelmsford (Moulsham Mill) 9am— 7pm.
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Basildon (Sainsbury’s Cricketer’s Way) 9:45am—6:15pm.
For more info or to book a place phone us on 01245 608206, email bookings@interact.org.uk or complete and return a booking form
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Overnight Breaks Programme
12-18
PLEASE BOOK ACTIVITIES BY 11 JANUARY 2015. WE WILL INVOICE FOLLOWING CONFIRMATION
18 January
MERSEA OUTDOORS— Experience a weekend of adventure
with outdoor activities like bush craft skills, assault courses,
archery and much more! We understand that for some young
people this may be your first taste of independence away from
Cost:
your family so we will make sure your stay is fun, exciting, safe
and memorable. Fully catered, bring your own sleeping bag or £10
duvet. Max capacity: 20 young people.
2pm
Meeting at Mersea Centre for Outdoor Learning, Rewsalls Lane, East
Saturday
17 January
9:30am –
Sunday
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* Please note that for this activity, priority will be given to young people living in North Essex
Friday
30 January
6pm –
Saturday
31 January
2pm
LAYER MARNEY TOWER—THE BIG SLEEPOVER – Enjoy an
evening BBQ, torch lit trail up the Tower and spooky tales in
the Tower. We’ll also take a torch lit trail to the farm where
there will be a bonfire, marshmallow toasting, hot chocolate
and a sing song followed by a film projected onto the Long
Gallery wall. After breakfast on Saturday there will be varied
education events taking place in and around this magnificent
Tudor building and grounds. Bring your own sleeping bag. Max
capacity: 20 young people.
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Cost:
£40
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Meeting at Layer Marney Tower, Layer Marney, Nr Colchester, Essex
CO5 9US
Saturday
14 March
9:30am –
Sunday
15 March
2pm
DANBURY OUTDOORS— Experience a weekend of adventure
with outdoor activities like bush craft skills, assault courses,
Archery and much more! We understand that for some young
people this may be your first taste of independence away from Cost:
your family so we will make sure your stay is fun, exciting, safe £10
and memorable. Fully catered, bring your own sleeping bag or
duvet. Max capacity: 20 young people.
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Meeting at Danbury Outdoors, Well Lane, Danbury, Essex CM3 4AB
Information for parents/carers...
Parents/carers will receive an InterAct Residential Pack in advance of an overnight break containing an itinerary, KIT list and
consent form which will need to be signed and returned to InterAct. We ask that you inform staff of any medicines, allergies, food
intolerances, anxiety triggers etc. Please ensure that young people wear suitable clothing and are provided with appropriate
money to purchase refreshments or souvenirs during the break. Please note that some activities may be unsuitable for some
young people for health and safety reasons. InterAct cannot offer personal care/one-to-one support but young people may bring
a carer with them—please tick the ‘carer’ box when booking and we will contact you to confirm arrangements.
For more info or to book a place phone us on 01245 608206, email bookings@interact.org.uk or complete and return a booking form
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InterAct courses and workshops
Parents/carers/foster carers have found InterAct’s suite of resilience
and early intervention courses not to be missed. We cover topics for
Parents/carers/foster carers who would want to know about, in a friendly
and supportive environment, alongside others who understand and give
peer support. For example:
Safe early intervention strategies for children’s challenging behaviours
– Break-Point
Building their resilience to cope with the daily stressors
– Strength to Strength
Basic understanding and knowledge of children/young people’s
emotional health
Better understanding of transition processes from primary to
senior, from school to employment/training
Share experiences, ideas and tips – at our coffee mornings*
Training is delivered by qualified trainers and people with real life
experience. If you are interested call the Training Team to
find
find out more. If timing or availability doesn`t fit
Families
with your needs please let us know as we build
Coffee Morning
waiting lists so that we can offer these times in
Fri 20 February 2015
the future.
9:30—11am
Call us on 01245 608307
@ Aspire Centre
Help us put the ‘fun’ into fundraising
InterAct are only able to carry out the positive work we do and continue to make a difference thanks to the generosity of our funders, large and small, as well as help from our local communities and we appreciate every single
donation we receive.
Could you help us?
Whether you’re a young person who comes to InterAct,
a parent/carer, sibling or maybe you’re a member of our local community, there are all sorts of fundraising
activities you can do to support InterAct’s work. Some examples: skydives, sporting events, shaking buckets
in town, flash mobs, carol singing, cake sales and quiz nights. Or maybe you have a great new fundraising
idea? We can provide you with a fundraising kit. So whether you are looking to fundraise just the once, or
perhaps you are interested in joining our Fundraising Team, then please get in touch today.
For more information or to get involved with volunteering get in touch with us on 01245 608333, email volunteering@interact.org.uk
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Activity Programme
January—March 2015
Aged 13-25 years
Mteam14 becomes
Date
Time
MTEAM15— New Year, New name, New members welcome
Activity
The MTEAM15 group meet on alternate Mondays during term time at the Aspire Centre, Moulsham Mill, Chelmsford.
Co-ordinator—Peter Dilley (01245 608353)
Monday
12 January
Monday
26 January
Monday
16 February
5—7pm
5—7pm
9—5pm
31 March
Half term
Easter
Mondays
5—7pm
THIS TERM – SHARING THE STORY: Our main focus will be on putting
together leaflets, displays, online videos and podcasts, so we can share the
story of Moulsham Mill with other people. These will include young people’s
comments and experiences of being part of the project so far, whether
through being involved in the archaeological dig last Summer, planning and
testing Heritage Trails, visiting local historic sites and museums, or
researching archive documents, maps and pictures.
02, 09, 23, March
Young p
erson
We are pleased to confirm that our
Young Roots project will be continuing until
June 2015. So if you are interested in history
and heritage then come and join the
MTEAM15 project where we look back in
time to explore the intriguing history of
Moulsham Mill and the city of Chelmsford
Young person
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Look out for ….
Holiday-time activity days too – including trips out and wartime baking and
cookery. MTEAM15 will return after Easter on 13th April. Full details will
be in our next Programme and you can also check our website for updates—
MTEAM15
Activities are
FREE
www.interact.org.uk
For more info or to book a place phone us on 01245 608206, email bookings@interact.org.uk or complete and return a booking form
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