
!EXCITING NEWS!
Dorset Parent Carer Council
Come along to the Dorset Parent Carer Council BIG Event and meet local organisations, support services and other parent carers in a friendly, relaxed setting.
Kingston Maurward House DT2 8PY
Wednesday 30 September
10am to 1pm
Free entry, free parking and no need to book!
Magdalen Farm Events
For more details on whats available for your family click the link below.
Remember to check out the diary – things are added on a regular basis.
Coping with Chaos
Coping with Chaos have lots of exciting things to do in the school breaks – click the links below to be taken to the programme of events
Family Hub in your Locality
Take the opportunity to have a look at what’s on offer
Flowerdew Farm

We will be offering regular morning sessions for adults, alongside our Wednesday sessions with Dhc Start this Wednesday, 10.00am -1pm, with flexible options including:
1:1 sessions, Group sessions, AM, PM, or full-day experiences
All sessions are designed to support wellbeing through time in nature and meaningful interaction with our animals.
Adult Dorset Council Direct Payments Pricing: £32.78 per session/ £65.56 per full day
If you are a support worker or carer, we’re pleased to offer a 50% discount on attendance.
Our current schedule includes daily sessions: Adults: Morning (AM) Children: Afternoon (PM)
(We can be flexible depending on private bookings and individual needs, if you want to switch AM /PM session adults / kids)
Sessions are available as: One-off visits, Regular bookings, Seasonal or tailored activities for individuals and group needs. Booking is required, as we have limited places.
Get in touch this week: hello@flowerdew.farm
Chesil Locality
Chesil Locality Autumn Term fliers & drop-ins
Artz+Sportz+
Artz+Sportz+ October Half Term programme has now arrived hot off the press!
For all Artz+ Sportz+ bookings, please email us at leisure@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk with the following details;
Please include your name and child’s/children’s name, telephone number, chosen workshop/s and number of spaces required.
When sending us your activity requests can you also confirm, if you are allocated your preferences the following information:
- Staying & Actively Supporting
- Staying but not actively supporting
- Leaving Child/children
- AM or PM session if required
If it is your first time requesting an activity, then you will be required to stay for the first session.
On your email request could you also let us know any support you think your child/children may need.
This is to ensure we can allocate the correct number of staff at allocation.
Bookings close Wednesday 7th October and allocation will take place on Thursday 8th October. Any remaining places will be advertised on Facebook.
Please note the telephone booking line number is no longer in use. All bookings must be sent via email.
Look forward to hearing from you!

Artz+Sportz+
Saturday SEND Sessions
For all bookings please email us at leisure@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk with the following details;
- Please include your name and child’s/children’s name, telephone number and what dates you wish to request.
Bookings close on Wednesday 23rd September and allocation will take place on Thursday 24th September. Any remaining places will be advertised on Facebook.
Please note you can now request to book 1,2, or 3 of these sessions.
All bookings must be sent via email.
Holiday And Food (HAF) Programme
Open to all families, not just those in receipt of Free School Meals!
The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme, previously known as Summer in Dorset, is now called Schools Out!
Schools Out! offers free holiday clubs with activities and meals for eligible children and young people.
Spaces are limited, so we encourage families to sign up early.
How families register
Free School Meals (FSM) families need to pre-register to receive a passcode via text or email. They can then use this code when booking activities.
- Register online: Holiday activities and food (HAF) programme – Dorset Council
- Or call: 01305 221157
If families have registered for previous programmes, they do not need to register again.
Open to all families
Holiday activities within Schools Out! are also open to fee-paying families, and the majority are accessible to children of all abilities.
If you have any questions or would like to book, please contact:
holidayactivities@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
