Activity for All

Providing bespoke physical activities for adults with a learning disability in Telford

From 1 April 2026 onwards, 13 different activities will start for local people aged 18 and over who are living with a learning disability.

Bookings will be open from Monday 16 March 2026.

To book a place and pay by card please call 01952 567960 (answerphone in operation) or email enquiries@harpc.org.uk

Click on each activity below to see full details:
Indoor bowls, Kurling, archery and seated boxing/fitness with 4All Foundation
  • Audience: adults with learning disabilities (including some physical disabilities)
  • Maximum number of participants per session: 20
  • Venue: Hub on the Hill, Sutton Hill, Telford TF7 4HG
  • Session days: Mondays
  • Session times: 10am to 12noon
  • Frequency: Weekly
  • Total number of sessions: 10
  • Start date: 13 April 2026
  • Cost per person: £6

Instructions:

A carer/family member is required to accompany each participant throughout the activity.

Participants need to wear suitable clothing and footwear to the session, and bring a drink/snack if needed.

Dates of all 10 sessions:

13 April1 June
20 April8 June
27 April15 June
11 May22 June
18 May29 June
Adaptive cycling sessions with Telford Bike Hub
  • Audience: adults with learning disabilities (including some physical disabilities)
  • Maximum number of participants per session: 12
  • Venue: Telford Bike Hub in Telford Town Park
  • Session days: Fridays
  • Session times: 10:30am to 11:30am
  • Frequency: Weekly
  • Total number of sessions: 10
  • Start date: 17 April 2026
  • Cost per person: £8

Instructions:

There are a range of adaptive bikes for different abilities, including a wheelchair loader. Standard bikes are also available. 

Instructors will be located at the Hub to help set up bikes, but participants should bring the level of support they require from a parent/carer for throughout the session

A free carer’s bike will be available so carers can ride alongside participants. 

Free parking at Dark Lane car park (Blue Badge must be displayed). 

Disabled toilet: Visitors Centre and Dark Lane car park. 

Closest changing facility: Library (approx. 5-minute walk). 

Instructors will assess ability levels and individual needs on the day and allocate each participant to an appropriate bike.

If more than one participant requires the same bike, they will use a rotation system to ensure everyone has an opportunity to take part, while also allowing for rest periods between turns. 

Participants need to wear suitable clothing and footwear for session, and bring a drink/snack if needed. 

Dates of all 10 sessions:

17 April22 May
24 April5 June
1 May12 June
8 May19 June
15 May26 June
Outdoor and adventure activities with the Arthog team
  • Audience: adults with learning disabilities (including some with physical disabilities)   
  • Maximum number of participants per session: 10
  • Venue: The Arthog Short Wood Outdoor Centre, Limekiln Lane, Wellington TF1 2JA
  • Session days: Tuesdays
  • Session times: 4pm to 5:30pm
  • Frequency: Weekly
  • Total number of sessions: 10
  • Start date: 14 April 2026
  • Cost per person: £17.50

Instructions:

Sessions include indoor Climbing, Abseiling, Bushcraft, Orienteering, Archery, Problem-solving as well as plenty of team building and making friends. The actual activities will vary according to the abilities and needs of the attendees, as well as the weather. 

The instructors are all qualified and experienced staff, holding advanced First aid as well as DBS checks.  

A parent/carer needs to accompany each participant on their first session and then Arthog will make individual decisions/needs assessments from there as to whether the participant needs to be accompanied from then on.  

However, instructors are unable to provide any intimate care or support with medications, so this will need to be provided by the parent/carer. 

Participants need to wear suitable clothing and footwear for session, and bring a drink/snack if needed. 

Dates of all 10 sessions:

14 April19 May
21 April26 May
28 April2 June
5 May9 June
12 May16 June
Inclusive yoga with Wolf Yoga
  • Audience: adults with learning disabilities (including some with physical disabilities)   
  • Maximum number of participants per session: 20
  • Venue: Large hall in Hub on the Hill, Sutton Hill TF7 4HG
  • Session days: Mondays
  • Session times: 7pm to 8pm
  • Frequency: FORTNIGHTLY
  • Total number of sessions: 10
  • Start date: 13 April 2026
  • Cost per person: £3.50

Instructions:

Carer/family member is required to accompany each participant throughout activity – seating provided around the hall to support/observe from.

Participants are asked to please bring their own yoga mat / roll mat if possible and blanket.

Participants are asked to arrive a few minutes early to their first session so health/individual needs can be discussed.

Participants need to wear suitable clothing and footwear for session, and bring a drink/snack if needed. 

Dates of all 10 sessions:

13 April13 July
27 April27 July
11 May10 August
1 June24 August
15 June7 September
Ten pin bowling with Tenpin Telford
  • Audience: adults with learning disabilities (including some with physical disabilities)   
  • Maximum number of participants per session: 12
  • Venue: Tenpin Telford, Telford Town Centre TF3 4EJ
  • Session days: Tuesdays
  • Session times: 5pm to 6pm
  • Frequency: Weekly
  • Total number of sessions: 10
  • Start date: 7 April 2026
  • Cost per person: £4.75

Instructions:

Carer/family member is required to accompany each participant throughout activity

On Tuesdays there is also a discount for food – please take own funds if wishing to purchase food during session.

Participants need to wear suitable clothing and footwear for session. 

Dates of all 10 sessions:

7 April12 May
14 April19 May
21 April26 May
28 April2 June
5 May9 June
Dry slope tubing with Telford Snowboard & Ski Centre
  • Audience: adults with learning disabilities (including some with physical disabilities), however, please note that this activity is unsuitable for people in wheelchairs    
  • Maximum number of participants per session: 10
  • Venue:  Telford Snowboard & Ski Centre, Court Street, Madeley, Telford TF7 5EE
  • Session days: Wednesdays
  • Session times: 4:30pm to 5:30pm
  • Frequency: Weekly
  • Total number of sessions: 10
  • Start date: 15 April 2026
  • Cost per person: £6

Instructions:

All participants need their arms and legs covered and gloves must be worn during the activity, plus suitable footwear.

Helmets are recommended and are available from the Hut. 

Each participant will be given one of our large Rings/Tubes, they will then take this up a sloped path to the top of our smaller slope (Nursery slope). There is a hand rail on the path for those that need it.  

Unfortunately, the staff do not have the ability or equipment to transfer anyone from a wheelchair into a tube for this activity. We do however have wheelchair lifts on both stairs at the centre should anyone that wants to access the area to spectate.  

This session is not exclusive, however a maximum of only 5 additional people will be booked onto it, so the activity will not become overcrowded.  

Parents or carers to remain on site at all times. 

Participants need to bring a drink/snack if needed.

Dates of all 10 sessions:

15 April20 May
22 April27 May
29 April3 June
6 May10 June
13 May17 June
Foot golf with Horsehay Village Golf Centre
  • Audience: adults with learning disabilities (including some with physical disabilities)   
  • Maximum number of participants per session: 20
  • Venue:  Horsehay Village Golf Centre, Wellington Road, Horsehay, Telford TF4 3BT
  • Session days: Tuesdays
  • Session times: 10am to 11am
  • Frequency: Weekly
  • Total number of sessions: 10
  • Start date: 7 April 2026
  • Cost per person: £5

Instructions:

Carer/family member required to accompany each participant throughout activity. 

Participants need to wear suitable clothing and footwear for session that are suitable for weather/an outdoor grassy area.

People in wheelchairs/mobility issues welcome if carer able to help them move along the course.

However, please note – this is a grass covered course, so if ground wet might be muddy/slippery.

Dates of all 10 sessions:

7 April12 May
14 April19 May
21 April26 May
28 April2 June
5 May9 June
Instructor-led gym sessions with Fit4Life
  • Audience: adults with learning disabilities (including some with physical disabilities)    
  • Maximum number of participants per session: 10
  • Venue:  Stirchley Sports & Leisure facility at Park School, Grange Avenue, Telford TF3 1ET
  • Session days: Wednesdays
  • Session times: 7:30pm to 8:30pm
  • Frequency: Weekly
  • Total number of sessions: 10
  • Start date: 1 April 2026
  • Cost per person: £7

Instructions:

Carer/family member only required to accompany each participant throughout activity if support is needed from the person attending or if they require support for personal care. 

Participants need to wear suitable clothing and footwear for a gym session and bring a drink and small towel each, plus a snack if needed.  

Dates of all 10 sessions:

1 April6 May
8 April13 May
15 April20 May
22 April27 May
29 April3 June
Social swimming session with exclusive use of whole pool and changing area
  • Audience: adults with learning disabilities (including some with physical disabilities)
  • Maximum number of participants per session: 60
  • Venue:  Newport Swimming Pool, Victoria Park, Newport TF10 7LH
  • Session days: Mondays
  • Session times: 2:15pm to 3:15pm
  • Frequency: Weekly
  • Total number of sessions: 10
  • Start date: 13 April 2026
  • Cost per person: £2

Instructions:

There is a pool hoist and operator available at Newport. Swimmers will need to transfer to the pool hoist chair with the assistance of their carer.

A carer / family member is required to accompany each participant throughout the activity, and they need to be in the water with them.

Dates of all 10 sessions:

13 April1 June
20 April8 June
27 April15 June
11 May22 June
18 May29 June
Inclusive interactive dance with Silhouette Dance
  • Audience: adults with learning disabilities (including some with physical disabilities)
  • Maximum number of participants per session: 15
  • Venue:  Randlay Community Centre, Randlay Avenue, Telford TF3 2LH
  • Session days: Thursdays
  • Session times: 11:30am to 12:30pm
  • Frequency: Weekly
  • Total number of sessions: 10
  • Start date: 2 April 2026
  • Cost per person: £5

Instructions:

Participants need to wear suitable clothing and footwear for a dance session and bring a drink and small towel each, plus a snack if needed. 

Carer/family member only required to accompany each participant throughout activity if they need that level of support or require personal care. 

Dates of all 10 sessions:

2 April7 May
9 April14 May
16 April21 May
23 April28 May
30 April4 June
Gymnastics with Park Wrekin Gymnastics Club
  • Audience: adults with learning disabilities (including some with physical disabilities), however, please note this activity is unsuitable for people in wheelchairs 
  • Maximum number of participants per session: 8
  • Venue:  Park Gymnastics Centre, Severn Drive, Wellington TF1 3LE
  • Session days: Thursdays
  • Session times: 11:30am
  • Frequency: Weekly
  • Total number of sessions: 10
  • Start date: 2 April 2026
  • Cost per person: £13

Instructions:

Participants need to wear suitable clothing and footwear for a gymnastics session and bring a drink and small towel each, plus a snack if needed. 

Carer/family member only required to accompany each participant throughout activity if they need 1:1 support or require personal care. 

Unfortunately people in a wheelchair cannot be accommodated for this activity. However people in a wheelchair are very welcome to spectate if they wish. 

Dates of all 10 sessions:

2 April7 May
9 April14 May
16 April21 May
23 April28 May
30 April4 June
Basketball with Rawzone Basketball Club
  • Audience: adults with learning disabilities (including some with physical disabilities), however please note this activity is unsuitable for people in wheelchairs 
  • Maximum number of participants per session: 15
  • Venue:  Stirchley Sports and Leisure facility at Park School, Grange Avenue, Telford TF3 1ET
  • Session days: Mondays
  • Session times: 6pm to 7pm
  • Frequency: Weekly
  • Total number of sessions: 10
  • Start date: 13 April 2026
  • Cost per person: £7

Instructions:

Participants need to wear suitable clothing and footwear for a basketball session and bring a drink and small towel each, plus a snack if needed. 

Carer/family member only required to accompany each participant throughout activity if they need 1:1 support or require personal care. 

Dates of all 10 sessions:

13 April1 June
20 April8 June
27 April15 June
11 May22 June
18 May29 June
Exercise to Music with Rebecca
  • Audience: adults with learning disabilities (including some with physical disabilities)
  • Maximum number of participants per session: 10
  • Venue:  The Studio, Wellington Leisure Centre TF1 1LX
  • Session days: Thursdays
  • Session times: 3pm to 4pm
  • Frequency: Weekly
  • Total number of sessions: 10
  • Start date: 2 April 2026
  • Cost per person: £5

Instructions:

Participants need to wear suitable clothing and footwear for a fitness session and bring a drink and small towel each, plus a snack if needed. 

Carer/family member only required to accompany each participant throughout activity if they need 1:1 support or require personal care. 

Dates of all 10 sessions:

2 April7 May
9 April14 May
16 April21 May
23 April28 May
30 April11 June

To book a place and pay by card please call 01952 567960 (answerphone in operation) or email enquiries@harpc.org.uk