Fun stuff to do

Doing fun stuff is really important in helping us to stay healthy and happy.

Sometimes it can be hard to find out what there is available to do near  you.  

The Local Offer can help!

You can using our activity search.

Local Offer activity search (opens link in same window) 

The video below to help you find out how...

Yorkshire Sport has something called an Activity Finder which can help you to find sporty things to do - you can filter the results to show those that are suitable for those with SEND.  You can access the Activity Finder here or by clicking the image below (opens link in new window)   

If you do find something fun to do, you need to think about some of these things:

• How am I going to get there?

• Do I have to pay for it?

• If I find some things hard, how do I let the group leader know that I might need help?

How am I going to get there?

There are a number of different ways that you can get to an activity:

1. Walk or ride a bike

2. Bus/Train

3. Get a lift from an adult you know

But first you need to know where the activity is!

The video below shows how you can use Google Maps to help find how to get to an activity.

Once you have done this you can print the map out, or if you are doing this on your mobile phone, when you click "View Larger Map" it will  open up google maps on your phone and you can use this to find your way there.

If you want help to learn how to travel to places on your own, the Kirklees Community Enablement team can help.  They can offer something call Independent Travel Training.  You can apply for this on the Kirklees Community Enablement team website (opens link in new window) The video below explains what this is:

Do I have to pay for it?

Information about the cost of activities can be found when you click "More Details" button when looking for activities.

If you don't have any money, you may be able to claim some benefits.  Lots of information about this can be found on the Local Offer finance and benefits page. (opens link in new window)

If I find some things hard, how do I let the group leader know that I might need help?

It is a good idea to call the activity provider to talk to them about any difficulties you might have or any help you might need.  You might want to ask an adult that you know to do this for you.

You can find the telephone numbers for an activity in the Local Offer activity search (opens link in same window).