Brandon Playlink supports children from 5 to 18 years of age, in the South Gloucestershire area. Playlink offers a variety of support to over 160 disabled children, with a motivated team of play workers enabling children to have the best experiences possible. We run play schemes in the school holidays (summer, Easter, and half terms in February and October). Sessions are held in Yate, Bradley Stoke, and Staple Hill. As part of this, we organise day trips to places such as Noah's Ark Zoo Farm and Puxton Park. During school holidays, we also run teenage workshops, offering age-appropriate activities for young people aged 13 and over. Activities include bowling, mini golf, cinema, and specialised workshops that help teenagers to learn and grow. Our buddy scheme helps children with disabilities to access mainstream clubs and activities. This scheme offers 1 to 1 support. We have helped children to join groups such as Scouts and Brownies and supported them to access mainstream activities such as swimming, golf lessons, and young drivers school. In 2023, we started providing forest skills sessions at Grow Wilder in Frenchay. These sessions give children the opportunity to spend time in nature and enjoy a variety of sensory experiences. We also hold an annual summer camp for young people aged 14 to 19, offering new experiences, activities, and challenges, as well as giving families some valuable respite.
