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Why join PALS?
Who are we for?
The activities provided not only give your child
Children at PALS must primarily have a
the opportunity to develop socially, but also for
you to have a well earned break with other
members of your family.
We are not a respite
service, but we are here for your child to make
friends and have fun!
Transport & Costs
Parents are expected to provide transport to
activities for their child/children, but for some
events we do include transport to the activity
from a set meeting point, particularly when
we’re going somewhere out of the area.
Activity costs are met by the parents, but
these are kept to a minimum and are often
subsidised, especially the residential trips.
physical
disab ility
or
sensor y
Welcome to PALS
impairment. We understand that some
children may also have an associated
learning difficulty, but this may not
affect their eligibility.
They must be aged 5 and over, and
want to come to activities themselves.
All places are subject to a home visit
and assessment by the Coordinator to
consider the child or young person’s
suitability for the group.
Please
contact The PALS Office for more
information and to arrange a home
visit.
PALS provides leisure and
How to contact us:
The PALS Office
recreational activities for children
with a physical disability living in
West Berkshire
Mayridge Farm
Englefield
Berkshire
RG7 5JT
Phone: 0118 932 3799
Mob: 07771 512223
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.palsweb.org.uk
www.palsweb.org.uk
0118 932 3799
Registered Charity No; 1083150
Who we are
Activities we do
PALS is a West Berkshire charity that has
Fun Factory - Ages 5-11 years
been working with disabled children and young
For children aged between 5-11, we have
people since 1997.
the Fun Factory club. Activities for this
children’s
The aim is to build the
confidence
and
help
them
to
overcome isolation.
We offer a wide variety of social and leisure
activities for those aged 5 – 18. During term
time activities take place after school and
weekends, and during the holidays we run them
group include craft sessions, where we
make and create; cooking sessions, where
children get the chance to learn basic
cookery skills; and indoor games and
sports, which allow the children to develop
team work and physical skills.
throughout the week. In addition, during the
During the summer, we have days out to
holidays the children and young people have
places like Legoland Windsor, have picnic
the opportunity to take part in residential
and play sessions, visits to swimming pools
trips.
like the Aquadrome in Basingstoke and also
hold an overnight camp to increase their
PYC - Ages 12-18 years
When the children reach 12 years old,
they can join our PALS Youth Club (PYC)
group, which is aimed at increasing their
independence and social opportunities.
The club meets fortnightly on a Friday
night, and the children have the chance to
relax and meet up with friends, play a
game of pool or have a go on our Wii.
This group also has the opportunity to
take part in residential trips, such as
visits
to
Calshot
Activity
Centre
in
Southampton, or to Longleat Safari Park.
independence.
The children and young people are supported at activities and residentials by a team of trained volunteers and the PALS Coordinator, who oversees the events.