Wokingham

A whole Wokingham range of sports and physical activities for adults and children with physical and learning disabilities are taking place across the borough thanks to Wokingham Borough Council’s sports development unit.

Multi-sports and physical activity sessions for Wokingham adults with additional needs runs every Friday evening and Saturday morning at Loddon Valley Leisure Centre. Adults with disabilities can come along to the fun sessions to try their hand at a whole range of activities including table tennis, badminton, tennis, football, basketball, boccia, new age kurling, indoor golf, and the interactive gym and sports wall.

Each session costs £1.50 and the first session is free of charge. There is no need to book, simply turn up! The sessions are open to anyone aged over 18 with a disability.

And this August, there are dedicated sessions for children and young people with additional needs taking place at East Park Farm Pavilion in Charvil. Youngsters will have the chance to try out a range of sporting activities including tennis, tri-golf, boccia, basketball and new age kurling - to name just a few.

Telephone (0118) 974 6264 or 974 6265 or email: sportsdevelopment@wokingham.gov.uk for more information on both the adult and youngsters’ courses. Courses in mini-soccer, trampolining and tennis will also be starting at Loddon Valley Leisure Centre in Lower Earley from September. These courses are open for youngsters with a disability aged under 16.

Andrea Ford, Wokingham physical activity co-ordinator, said: “We want more adults and young people with physical disabilities and learning disabilities to get active. These sessions have been specially designed for them and it’s a great chance for adults and youngsters to try out a new sport or improve on skills they already have. Disability should not be a barrier to sport and the council is committed to ensuring everyone has access to sporting opportunities. Sport is fun and a great way to make new friends! Why not come along to one of our dedicated sessions? You won’t be disappointed.”

Wokingham Borough Council