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Wigwam Support Group has tried to ensure that the contents of our websites are accurate. However, Wigwam Support Group does not represent or warrant that the information accessible via our websites is accurate, complete or up to date. Our website is made available for public use solely on the basis that Wigwam Support Group excludes to the extent lawfully permitted all liability whatsoever for any loss or damage arising out of use of our websites or reliance upon their contents. Wigwam Support Group is not a medical organisation. If you have a specific question about a condition, we recommend that you obtain further information from your medical practitioner. The information contained on our websites was correct at the time of writing, but can be changed without prior notice.
Donations
If you make a donation to Wigwam Support Group through the website the information you supply about yourself will be kept securely on an internal database for financial purposes. Your details will not be passed on to any other person or organisation. All online payments are taken through Paypal, please refer to their Terms & Conditions.
Website Disclaimer
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Wigwam Support Group has tried to ensure that the contents of our websites are accurate. However, Wigwam Support Group does not represent or warrant that the information accessible via our websites is accurate, complete or up to date. Our website is made available for public use solely on the basis that Wigwam Support Group excludes to the extent lawfully permitted all liability whatsoever for any loss or damage arising out of use of our websites or reliance upon their contents. Wigwam Support Group is not a medical organisation. If you have a specific question about a condition, we recommend that you obtain further information from your medical practitioner. The information contained on our websites was correct at the time of writing, but can be changed without prior notice.
Donations
If you make a donation to Wigwam Support Group through the website the information you supply about yourself will be kept securely on an internal database for financial purposes. Your details will not be passed on to any other person or organisation. All online payments are taken through Paypal, please refer to their Terms & Conditions.
You’ve seen me before
By Michelle Flood (Mom to Austin, 6)
Just for Children with Special Needs
Guernsey Specials Gym Club
A gymnastics club for children of all abilities, run by fully qualified coaches with special need training. It is held at the Western Parishes Community Centre (Styx) on Thursday afternoons.
Age: 4-7 years: 4.00pm – 4.45pm, 7 years + 5.15pm – 6.15pm
Contact: Hannah Pearce at guernseyspecialsgym@cwgsy.net
Just for Young Adults with Special Needs
Drop In Club - Friends of St Martins Day Service
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The Drop In Club takes place on four mornings each week in various locations around the island. It provides a place for adults with learning difficulties to socialise, meet new friends and take part in activities.
Contact: Sue Aldwell 264831/07781 406064 or sue.aldwell@yahoo.com
Friday club –Guernsey sports association for the disabled
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Provides an opportunity for young people (14+) and adults of all abilities to participate in sporting activities such as table tennis, skittles, pool and more. Cost: £10 yearly membership
Contact: Christine Le Prevost 258819 or 249328
Guernsey Gateway Club – affiliated to Mencap
Provides and supports leisure and recreation for people with a learning disability.
Contact: Sharon Hartley 244231 or rumdoodle@cwgsy.net
Guernsey Indoor Bowling Association
Paul Ingrouille
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GIBA have two wheelchairs designed for bowling. They run training sessions for people with learning disabilities to compete in the local league and in open events. They are registered with Special Olympics and have successfully competed in Special Olympic events in the UK. They run a regular Saturday morning bowling group, new members are welcome.
Email – paulingrouille@yahoo.com
Ron Short Centre – Tuesday club
7 to 9 pm
For adults aged 16+ to enjoy games, snooker etc.
Contact 724333
Autism Guernsey Interests Group
A new social group for adults with autism, in an easy going, no pressure environment. The group caters for a wide range of interests, activities will be voted for and run by its members. They meet on the last Sunday evening of each month at the Hampshire Lodge, 7 to 10 pm.
Contact: Helen on 07781 115033 or helenfernandez@live.com
For Children and Young Adults with Special Needs
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Guernsey Disability Swimming
Beau Sejour
Every Thursday 6pm to 7pm
Open swim for people with a disability. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Contact Patricia McDermott on 07781 120212 or pmcdermott@cwgsy.net for more information
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Racketball
Mick Mahy
Free Racketball coaching for children / adults with disabilities. The sport can be played individually or as a group and can be adapted to different levels of ability
Email: mmahy50@gmail.com
Phone: 07911 720235
Guernsey Special Olympics Football
Marc Le Page
Local football team for males with special needs. They are registered with Special Olympics and compete on and off island. Guernsey FA also offer disability training to all their coaches.
Email: marc.lepage@tax.gov.gg
Phone: 07781 119734
Inclusive Clubs & Activities
Guernsey Island Amateur Athletic Club
GIAAC provides a wide range of track and field sports for children and adults. The club welcomes anyone interested in athletics.
Zoe Toms – Admin
Email: club@guernseyathletics.org.gg
Website: www.guernseyathletics.org.gg/index.asp
Twitter: www.twitter.com/giaac
Facebook: www.facebook.com/guernseyathletics
Guernsey Judo Club
Mitch Agnelli
The Judo Club runs Judo sessions for children in the special needs schools and have mixed ability clubs outside of schools
Email: mitch.agnelli@cwgsy.net
Guernsey Sailing Trust
Clare Chapple
The Guernsey Sailing Trust is a RYA Sailability centre committed to making sailing as accessible as possible to everyone. They work with the special needs schools and are keen to find individual solutions for disabled sailors.
Email: info@sailingtrust.org.gg
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Scout Association
Scouting is open to all young people, regardless of their physical or mental ability. Local leaders work together with parents/carers to provide the support necessary to enable young people to participate in Scouting.
Beavers 6-8 years
Cubs 8 – 10 years
Scouts 10 to 14 years
Explorers 14 to 18 years
Cost: Approx £30 per term
Contact: Les Maignys Scout and Guide Headquarters on 256796 or email info@scouts.gg
Girl Guide Association
Rainbows for 5 to 7 year olds
Brownies for 7 – 11 year olds
Guides 11 – 16
Young Leaders or Rangers 16 – 25 years
All sections welcome all children regardless of their needs.
Contact: Sara Sarre (Special Needs co-ordinator) on 07781115029 or svining@cwgsy.net
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Sarnia Sea Lions
Guernsey's newest Swim School, based at Forest School Pool, offers swimming lessons to all ages and all abilities of swimmers including children / young adults with special needs.
Contact: Natasha Duquemin
Tel: 01481 236753 (office) or 07911 741874 (m)
Email: sarniasealions@yahoo.com
Address: Rose Villa, Clos Du Beaupre, Saints Road, St Martins, Guernsey, GY4 6HT
Web: http://sarniasealions.com
Skill Set
Offers a large variety of junior and adult sporting activities from pre-school upwards.
For more information Telephone: (01481) 735440 or visit website
Guernsey Sports Commission
The Guernsey Sports Commission [GSC] is a charitable organisation promoting physical activity and sport in Guernsey. They offer a number of programmes which are run throughout the year which offer people of all ages the opportunity to participate in different activities. Their website has a comprehensive list of sports on the island.
Guernsey Cricket Board
Jason Shamrock
The Guernsey Cricket Board promote Table Cricket, an all ability game played on a table with rules similar to cricket. They run table cricket sessions in special needs school and centers for people with disability. They welcome anyone who would like to learn the game.
Email: jason@guernseycricket.com
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Contact DisabledGo for information on accessibility of local sports venues.
If you know of any other clubs or activities not listed here, please let us know via email