Going on an adventure Sensory Story and Sensory Walk | Leeds 0-25yrs

About the activity:

Our Sense Active Team and Early Intervention & Play Team have joined together to bring you a special Active Sensory Story experience! We’ll be delivering our Active Sensory Story’Going on an Adventure’ at Kirkstall Abbey which will take us on an exciting adventure using movement, sensory fun, and plenty of imagination as we bring their journey to life. The Sensory story will take place 11:00am – 12:00pm

Following on from this, there will be time for everyone to have a short lunch break. Please make sure you bring your own picnic or there is a cafe available at the Abbey House Museum.

At 1pm – 2pm, the group will then take part in a Sensory Walk around the grounds of Kirkstall Abbey, following the theme of the Sensory Story in the morning.

Who is this for?

This activity is for disabled children and young people with complex needs who are part of our free Connect and Play Service and those from our Multi-Sensory Impairments(MSI) Services. We also welcome families & siblings to join.

A parent or carer must remain for the entire session and provide support for their child or children throughout.

Who is the activity leader?

Our active sensory story will be lead by Liv a storyteller with a wealth of experience and Lisa Yung (Sense Early Intervention & Play Leader). The walk will be relaxed, Delivered by Georgia Cockroft, with the opportunity to walk at your own pace or as a group.

Accessibility

The Sensory Story will take place outside (weather permitting), as an alternative, we will look to have the education room in the Abbey as a back up option.

The walk will take place on the designated paths around the Abbey. The route is wheelchair accessible with no steep inclines. Toilets, including accessible toilets, are located at the Abbey and in the Abbey House museum.

The meeting point for the activity will be on the grass by the Abbey (What3Words: ///snap.spots.jets), Abbey Rd, Leeds LS5 3EH

For more information

For more information or support with booking this activity, please contact Lisa Yung by emailing [email protected] or calling 07815996119

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