SEND Calendar of Activities

SEND TASTER MONTH | JUNE 2025

This June, Manchester Active is proud to present SEND Taster Month – a celebration of inclusive sport and activity across our city.

Whether you’re new to sport or looking to try something different, we’re opening the doors to a wide range of fun, friendly and fully inclusive taster sessions designed for individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families. With something for everyone, it’s the perfect chance to discover new passions, meet others, and get active in a welcoming environment.

TRY SOMETHING NEW

Throughout the month, you can explore sessions such as:

  • Inclusive Swimming
  • Mixed Ability Rugby
  • Down Syndrome Rugby
  • Inclusive Cycling
  • Multi-Sports
  • Cricket
  • Disability Athletics
  • Netball
  • Inclusive Climbing & Bouldering
  • Wheelyboat Accessibility – On-Water Experience

Each activity is hosted at accessible venues across Manchester and delivered by experienced coaches and inclusive sport providers.

Whether it’s climbing for the first time, joining a game of cricket, or enjoying time on the water with our Wheelyboat sessions – SEND Taster Month is about trying something new, having fun, and feeling included.

To learn more about each activity, including session times, venues, and how to take part, check out the tabs below.

Tuesday 3 June

SWIMMING

  • GLL (Swim for all)
  • Age 4+ (with an adult)
  • Time: 16:00 – 18:00
  • Venue: Manchester Aquatics Centre, M13 9SS.

More information: https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/manchester/manchester-aquatics-centre/swimming

Saturday 7 June

MIXED-ABILITY RUGBY

  • Bowden RUFC. Mixed Ability Rugby.
  • Age 12+. Learning Disability / Autism. Siblings welcome.
  • Time: 10am – 11am
  • Venue: Clay Lane, Timperley, Altrincham, WA15 7AF. (Outside)
  • More information: It is non-contact, Mixed Ability, TAG rugby. Delivered in a controlled, quiet, environment.
  • Contact name: Mike Carr
  • Contact Number &/or e-mail: (optional) mixedabilityrugby@bowdonrufc.com
  • Social media &/or website links: https://bowdonrufc.rfu.club/
  • No sign up required, but please email Mike for further details and to chat about participants suitability.

Monday 9 June

SWIMMING

Wednesday 11 June

SWIMMING

Friday 13 June

SWIMMING

Sunday 15 June

DOWN SYNDROME RUGBY

  • Sale Sharks Crusaders Fin Club
  • Age: up to 30.
  • Time: 11:30 – 13:30
  • Venue: Sale Sharks Rugby Training Ground, Carrington Ln., Carrington, Manchester M31 4AB.
  • Contact name: Lexie Wagstaff
  • Contact Number &/or e-mail: (optional): 07525 857195; wagstaff@salesharks.com
  • If possible, get in touch with Lexie prior to attending.

HEARING IMPAIRED RUGBY

  • Sale Sharks; Inclusion Rugby
  • Age: 5 – 18 years. Living with any degree of hearing impairment.
  • Time: 13:30 – 14:30
  • Venue: Sale Sharks Rugby Training Ground, Carrington Ln., Carrington, Manchester M31 4AB.
  • Please contact Harvey via phone or e-mail prior to attending.

Monday 16 June

CYCLING

  • Simply Cycling
  • All ages welcome. Open SEND session.
  • Time 11am – 1pm
  • Venue: Boggart Hole Clough, M9 7DH (Running Track)
  • More information: simply-cycling.org
  • Contact: Helen Hines | 07871621778
  • FREE Access Code: “Manchester Active Taster”

Wednesday 18 June

CYCLING

  • Simply Cycling
  • All ages welcome. Open SEND session.
  • Time 9am – 11am
  • Venue: Wythenshawe Park, M23 0AB (Running Track)
  • More information: simply-cycling.org
  • Contact: Helen Hines | 07871621778
  • FREE Access Code: “Manchester Active Taster”

Friday 20 June

CRICKET & MULTI-SPORT

  • DOSportUK & Lancashire Cricket Foundation
  • Ages 12 – 25 years. Learning Disabilities.
  • Time: 6pm – 8pm
  • Venue: Denmark Road Sports Centre, M15 6FG.
  • Contact name: Amlyn Layton/Jacob Meaton

DISABILITY ATHLETICS

SWIMMING

Saturday 21 June

NETBALL

MIXED-ABILITY RUGBY

  • Bowden RUFC. Mixed Ability Rugby.
  • Age 12+. Learning Disability / Autism. Siblings welcome.
  • Time: 10am – 11am
  • Venue: Clay Lane, Timperley, Altrincham, WA15 7AF. (Outside)
  • More information: It is non-contact, Mixed Ability, TAG rugby. Delivered in a controlled, quiet, environment.
  • Contact name: Mike Carr
  • Contact Number &/or e-mail: (optional) mixedabilityrugby@bowdonrufc.com
  • Social media &/or website links: https://bowdonrufc.rfu.club/
  • No sign up required, but please email Mike for further details and to chat about participants suitability.

WHEELEYBOAT ACCESSIBILITY

  • GLL (on-water activity)
  • Time: 10:00 – 16:00
  • Venue: Debdale Outdoor Centre, M18 7LJ.

Sunday 22 June

 MULTI-SPORT

  • DOSportUK – Young’Uns.
  • Time: 9am – 10:30am
  • Age 5 – 10 years
  • Venue: Denmark Road Sports Centre, M15 6FG
  • Contact name: Jacob Meaton

Friday 27 June

CLIMBING & BOULDERING (TBC)

  • Parthian Manchester
  • Age 7 – 18 years
  • Time: 17:00 – 18:30
  • Venue: St benedict’s Church, M12 5ND.
  • Contact: 0161 230 7006

Booking essential – Book onto the Climbing Taster Session here

For more information about Parthian Climbing click here

Sunday 29 June

DOWN SYNDROME RUGBY

  • Sale Sharks Crusaders Fin Club
  • Age: up to 30.
  • Time: 11:30 – 13:30
  • Venue: Sale Sharks Rugby Training Ground, Carrington Ln., Carrington, Manchester M31 4AB.
  • Contact name: Lexie Wagstaff
  • Contact Number &/or e-mail: (optional): 07525 857195; wagstaff@salesharks.com
  • If possible, get in touch with Lexie prior to attending.

HEARING IMPAIRED RUGBY

  • Sale Sharks; Inclusion Rugby
  • Age: 5 – 18 years. Living with any degree of hearing impairment.
  • Time: 13:30 – 14:30
  • Venue: Sale Sharks Rugby Training Ground, Carrington Ln., Carrington, Manchester M31 4AB.
  • Please contact Harvey via phone or e-mail prior to attending.

SEND TASTER MONTH | JUNE 2025

This June, Manchester Active is proud to present SEND Taster Month – a celebration of inclusive sport and activity across our city.

Whether you’re new to sport or looking to try something different, we’re opening the doors to a wide range of fun, friendly and fully inclusive taster sessions designed for individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families. With something for everyone, it’s the perfect chance to discover new passions, meet others, and get active in a welcoming environment.

TRY SOMETHING NEW

Throughout the month, you can explore sessions such as:

  • Inclusive Swimming
  • Mixed Ability Rugby
  • Down Syndrome Rugby
  • Inclusive Cycling
  • Multi-Sports
  • Cricket
  • Disability Athletics
  • Netball
  • Inclusive Climbing & Bouldering
  • Wheelyboat Accessibility – On-Water Experience

Each activity is hosted at accessible venues across Manchester and delivered by experienced coaches and inclusive sport providers.

Whether it’s climbing for the first time, joining a game of cricket, or enjoying time on the water with our Wheelyboat sessions – SEND Taster Month is about trying something new, having fun, and feeling included.

To learn more about each activity, including session times, venues, and how to take part, check out the tabs below.

Tuesday 3 June

SWIMMING

  • GLL (Swim for all)
  • Age 4+ (with an adult)
  • Time: 16:00 – 18:00
  • Venue: Manchester Aquatics Centre, M13 9SS.

More information: https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/manchester/manchester-aquatics-centre/swimming

Saturday 7 June

MIXED-ABILITY RUGBY

  • Bowden RUFC. Mixed Ability Rugby.
  • Age 12+. Learning Disability / Autism. Siblings welcome.
  • Time: 10am – 11am
  • Venue: Clay Lane, Timperley, Altrincham, WA15 7AF. (Outside)
  • More information: It is non-contact, Mixed Ability, TAG rugby. Delivered in a controlled, quiet, environment.
  • Contact name: Mike Carr
  • Contact Number &/or e-mail: (optional) mixedabilityrugby@bowdonrufc.com
  • Social media &/or website links: https://bowdonrufc.rfu.club/
  • No sign up required, but please email Mike for further details and to chat about participants suitability.

Monday 9 June

SWIMMING

Wednesday 11 June

SWIMMING

Friday 13 June

SWIMMING

Sunday 15 June

DOWN SYNDROME RUGBY

  • Sale Sharks Crusaders Fin Club
  • Age: up to 30.
  • Time: 11:30 – 13:30
  • Venue: Sale Sharks Rugby Training Ground, Carrington Ln., Carrington, Manchester M31 4AB.
  • Contact name: Lexie Wagstaff
  • Contact Number &/or e-mail: (optional): 07525 857195; wagstaff@salesharks.com
  • If possible, get in touch with Lexie prior to attending.

HEARING IMPAIRED RUGBY

  • Sale Sharks; Inclusion Rugby
  • Age: 5 – 18 years. Living with any degree of hearing impairment.
  • Time: 13:30 – 14:30
  • Venue: Sale Sharks Rugby Training Ground, Carrington Ln., Carrington, Manchester M31 4AB.
  • Please contact Harvey via phone or e-mail prior to attending.

Monday 16 June

CYCLING

  • Simply Cycling
  • All ages welcome. Open SEND session.
  • Time 11am – 1pm
  • Venue: Boggart Hole Clough, M9 7DH (Running Track)
  • More information: simply-cycling.org
  • Contact: Helen Hines | 07871621778
  • FREE Access Code: “Manchester Active Taster”

Wednesday 18 June

CYCLING

  • Simply Cycling
  • All ages welcome. Open SEND session.
  • Time 9am – 11am
  • Venue: Wythenshawe Park, M23 0AB (Running Track)
  • More information: simply-cycling.org
  • Contact: Helen Hines | 07871621778
  • FREE Access Code: “Manchester Active Taster”

Friday 20 June

CRICKET & MULTI-SPORT

  • DOSportUK & Lancashire Cricket Foundation
  • Ages 12 – 25 years. Learning Disabilities.
  • Time: 6pm – 8pm
  • Venue: Denmark Road Sports Centre, M15 6FG.
  • Contact name: Amlyn Layton/Jacob Meaton

DISABILITY ATHLETICS

SWIMMING

Saturday 21 June

NETBALL

MIXED-ABILITY RUGBY

  • Bowden RUFC. Mixed Ability Rugby.
  • Age 12+. Learning Disability / Autism. Siblings welcome.
  • Time: 10am – 11am
  • Venue: Clay Lane, Timperley, Altrincham, WA15 7AF. (Outside)
  • More information: It is non-contact, Mixed Ability, TAG rugby. Delivered in a controlled, quiet, environment.
  • Contact name: Mike Carr
  • Contact Number &/or e-mail: (optional) mixedabilityrugby@bowdonrufc.com
  • Social media &/or website links: https://bowdonrufc.rfu.club/
  • No sign up required, but please email Mike for further details and to chat about participants suitability.

WHEELEYBOAT ACCESSIBILITY

  • GLL (on-water activity)
  • Time: 10:00 – 16:00
  • Venue: Debdale Outdoor Centre, M18 7LJ.

Sunday 22 June

 MULTI-SPORT

  • DOSportUK – Young’Uns.
  • Time: 9am – 10:30am
  • Age 5 – 10 years
  • Venue: Denmark Road Sports Centre, M15 6FG
  • Contact name: Jacob Meaton

Friday 27 June

CLIMBING & BOULDERING (TBC)

  • Parthian Manchester
  • Age 7 – 18 years
  • Time: 17:00 – 18:30
  • Venue: St benedict’s Church, M12 5ND.
  • Contact: 0161 230 7006

Booking essential – Book onto the Climbing Taster Session here

For more information about Parthian Climbing click here

Sunday 29 June

DOWN SYNDROME RUGBY

  • Sale Sharks Crusaders Fin Club
  • Age: up to 30.
  • Time: 11:30 – 13:30
  • Venue: Sale Sharks Rugby Training Ground, Carrington Ln., Carrington, Manchester M31 4AB.
  • Contact name: Lexie Wagstaff
  • Contact Number &/or e-mail: (optional): 07525 857195; wagstaff@salesharks.com
  • If possible, get in touch with Lexie prior to attending.

HEARING IMPAIRED RUGBY

  • Sale Sharks; Inclusion Rugby
  • Age: 5 – 18 years. Living with any degree of hearing impairment.
  • Time: 13:30 – 14:30
  • Venue: Sale Sharks Rugby Training Ground, Carrington Ln., Carrington, Manchester M31 4AB.
  • Please contact Harvey via phone or e-mail prior to attending.
SEND Calendar of Activities