CYCLING COURSE

We have now run another course with Ed from Pedal Project, thanks to Morrisons and The Community Foundation for Surrey.

Ed uses lightweight Isla Bikes which are easy to control and the pedals come off so that they can be used at first as balance bikes to gain confidence.

Jack and Olivia’s Mum:

I just wanted to thank everyone who was involved in organising and funding the cycling lesson for my children Jack and Olivia. They both have complex learning needs and severe dyspraxia that was making riding a bike impossible for them both (or so I thought)!

We had no idea how amazing this course could be! Week one balancing without petals and pushing off. Week two riding with pedals independently. Week three riding confidently! They had never ridden a bike before! When you have children with additional needs you approach challenges with measured expectations. This was by far the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen them do. They were brimming with pride and the biggest smiles, and so was I. We really can’t thank you enough.

Leia’s Mum:

For years we have struggled to get Leia on a bike. We tried everything: bikes, trikes, bikes with handles, balance bikes, small bikes, big bikes – but nothing seemed to work. She so desperately wants to be like her big brother who she watches cycle off to school every day and her disappointment was heart breaking.

The past 3 weeks, over just 3 days, we have watched her go from not wanting to touch the handle bars to confidently using 2 feet to propel herself along, finding her balance and all the while (and most importantly) smiling… We are so grateful she was given this chance to yet again prove to herself and us that she can when given the correct support and plenty of the right encouragement.

Since the course, the kids have all received an Isla Bike and helmet to use at home.

Find out more about the bikes – https://www.islabikes.co.uk

and Ed from Pedal Project – https://pedalproject.co.uk

Our funding for 2025 kindly comes from Community Foundation for Surrey and the Hedley Foundation.

NEXT COFFEE MORNING AT BOCKETTS FARM –

BI-MONTHLY FRIDAY’s – 10am -11.30am – 25th April 2025

SCAMPPS in Surrey love to meet their members. We regularly go to Bocketts Farm cafe to meet parents and Board members to share ideas and experiences, chat about events we would like to run, schooling and all those issues surrounding having a child with special needs. Professionals welcome. Siblings welcome.

We regularly meet for coffee, cake and a chat.

Keep up to date with events on our FACEBOOK PAGE

Thames Valley Adventure Playground – 7th June 2025 1-4pm

Come and spend the afternoon on Saturday 7 June from 1pm-4pm at this amazing facility for
people with additional needs, catering particularly for wheelchair users. It is a huge 2.5 acre site, secure and safe with a range of facilities including a soft play room, a sensory room, wheelchair adapted
swings/roundabout etc, bikes and trikes, a zip wire and loads more. There is lots to do, even if it’s a rainy day. Totally wheelchair accessible, toileting for all needs (hoists etc).

Taking bookings now by email

YORDA PLAYHOUSE – change of date – now 3rd May 2025 2-4pm AND 13th September 2025 2-4pm- Book now by emailing Louise!

SUPER FUN AFTERNOON OUT AT THE YORDA PLAYHOUSE :

There are lots of activities at the YORDA Playhouse- inside and outdoors – including bouncy castle, foosball, soft play with slide, 2 trampolines, trikes and bikes..

Drinks and snacks available.

Book now by emailing Louise

YORDA

The Yorda Playhouse is a fantastic purpose built venue for children and
young people with additional need of all kinds to enjoy. We regularly hire
the space to have a fun afternoon – the facilities are incredible – soft
play ball pit room with slides

  • outdoor basketball court with trikes and bikes of all kinds
  • 2 trampolines (including a sunken one)
  • variety of swings
  • sand pit area
  • bouncy castle
  • swing chairs
  • sensory area
  • water play area

COME ALONG AND JOIN THE FUN – see our events list for dates

JOIN WHEELS FOR ALL TO TRY THE TRIKES

HARRIER CENTRE, EPSOM- NEXT SESSION SATURDAY TBC 2025 1.30-3PM

We are lucky to be able to join Wheels 4 All at their family trikes session -all welcome. You can try different trikes (even siblings) and chat to the staff who can advise you on all the different styles that might suit your family needs. Siblings welcome too. Come along and ride around and see if any trikes take your fancy and chat to SCAMPPS Board and meet other SCAMPPS families!

Email Louise if you are interested …… £5 payable to Wheels 4 All on the day

Cycling Projects website

SCAMPPS LEARN TO CYCLE COURSE- ADD YOURSELF TO THE WAITING LIST

We have completed our 2023 Learn to Cycle Course that Ed from Pedal Project ran in OCTOBER 2023 at the Harrier Centre in Ewell. We are looking for funding for the next course but if you are interested, you can put your name on the waiting list. Year 1 and above. You will need to be able to walk/jump and balance.

During the course, you will learn now to balance on A LIGHTWEIGHT ISLA BIKE, then pedal and steer during the 3 week course; You will then be able to apply to have a bike funded for you.

Register your interest by emailing Louise@scampps.org.uk

POTTERY PAINTING – JUNE 2025 – AWAITING DATE

 

Come and join us for a plate painting session – All welcome, wheelchair accessible, paint a plate, have a snack and a drink with friends. 
Space for 20 children (incl siblings) –  BOOK  to avoid disappointment

At Happy Glaze Ceramics Epsom……… pleanty of parking!!

Please feel free to suggest an activity you would like to see:

BOOK BY EMAILING LOUISE@SCAMPPS.ORG.UK

OTHER LINKS:

Surrey S.M.E. webpage