Play and Leisure
Our Play and Leisure (PALS) service provides children and young people with disabilities or additional needs the opportunity to take part in fun, inclusive, and accessible activities. We believe every child deserves the chance to play, make friends, and build confidence in a safe and supportive environment.
Who Can Access Our Play and Leisure Services?
The Play and Leisure Services are available to:
- Children and young people with disabilities or additional needs.
- Families living in Derby City or Derbyshire.
- Those looking for inclusive play, leisure, and social opportunities.
What we Offer:
The Play and Leisure Service helps provide and promote specialist activities for children and young people, including:
Youth Clubs
- Run at various venues across Derby and Derbyshire.
- Provide a safe and supportive space to socialise, have fun, and build friendships
- Activities are inclusive, creative, and adapted to meet each child’s needs.
Specialist Activity Sessions
- We work with leisure providers and local clubs to establish sessions designed for children and young people with disabilities who might not usually access mainstream activities.
- These sessions help to build confidence, develop new skills, and encourage independence.
Trips, Events and Seasonal Activities
- AWAITING INFO
Weekly Activities
Raindrops Choir
- Mackworth Community Centre
- Every Monday (During Term Time)
- 6:00PM – 7:00PM
- £5 per session
- All ages Welcome
Non-Contact Boxing
- Mackworth Community Centre
- Saturday mornings
- Children: 10:00am – 11:00am
- Adults: 11 – 12 noon
- £4 per session
Youth Clubs
We run Youth Clubs at various venues, creating a safe place for children and young people to meet like-minded individuals and engage in fun activities. The youth clubs are for young people with mild to moderate disabilities, who do not need 1-1 support.
Please note that these are not drop-in sessions, please contact our Family Support Team to register.
Tuesday Derby Youth Club
- Annie’s Place & community
- 6:30 – 8:30pm
- For 11 - 18 Year Olds
- £8 per session
Friday Derby Youth Club
- Annie’s Place & community
- 6:30 – 8:30pm
- For 16 - 30 Year Olds
- £8 per session
Long Eaton Youth Club
- Sawley Memorial Hall
- Fortnightly - Saturday 10:00 am – 1:00pm
- For 11 - 18 Year Olds
- £8 per session
Hilton Youth Club
- Hilton Village Hall
- Fortnightly - Saturday 2:00pm– 4:30pm
- For 11 - 18 Year Olds
- £8 per session
How to get involved
Families can contact our Family Support team directly, or professionals can refer on their behalf through our Single Point of Access.
Once we have received contact (phone, email or referral form), we aim to respond as quickly as possible, no later than 2 working days.
Someone will reach out to you for more information, and a welcome information guide will be sent to you.
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ADULT SERVICES
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SUPPORT GROUPS
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