Sports West have produced a Disability Sport Directory. For your
copy of this free directory (which covers the Bath & North East
Somerset, Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset areas),
contact Alison Finn at Bristol City Council on 0117 9031382 or
email her on alison_finn@bristol-city.gov.uk
Bath Sports and Leisure Centre
Weight Training
There is a weights room, which runs a session for disabled
people once a week. The recreation officer responsible for the
weights room will see you before you begin training, to discuss
your physical abilities and needs.
The centre has accessible changing rooms and toilets, disabled
parking bays and staff available to assist. For further details on
these and other non-disabled programmes phone or visit the centre
reception.
Bath Sports and Leisure Centre, North Parade Road Bath.
Telephone: 01225 462565 or 01225 462563
Keynsham Leisure Centre
The Seals run a weekly swimming club at Keynsham Leisure Centre,
for people with physical disabilities and learning difficulties.
Carers or assistants are encouraged to join in. You can attend the
first swimming session free, to see whether it suits you. After
that, if you want to join, there will be a yearly membership fee
(at the moment £2) and a charge per swim. The club hold a gala
every year together with other invited clubs which can lead to
regional and national galas. If you are interested in trying a
session with the Keynsham Seals, you can turn up any Sunday morning
before 11 .30am. You can also phone the leader of the group at the
leisure centre.
Keynsham Seals, Keynsham Leisure Centre, Temple Street, Keynsham
BS31
Leader: Evonne Knight
Telephone: 01225872368
South Wansdyke Sports Centre
SWANS run a swimming club at the South Wansdyke Sports Centre
every Sunday morning, between 10am and 11am. The sessions take
place at Midsomer Norton. For further details you are asked
to phone the Group Organiser.
South Wansdyke Sports Centre, Rackvernal Road, Midsomer Norton,
Bath BA32UG
Swans Organiser: Terry Target
Telephone: 01761
415522
Fax: 01761 411543
Culverhay Sports Centre
Culverhay run a special needs session on Thursdays between
5.30pm and 6.30pm. The pool has angled steps into the waterpool but
does not have a hoist or other specialist equipment. The centre is
accessible to wheelchairs.
Any necessary assistants can accompany you free of charge.
Culverhay Sports Centre, Culverhay School, Rush Hill, Bath BA2
2QL
Assistant Manager: Jenny Jacob
Telephone/Fax: 01225 462565
Warminster Sports Centre
Warminster Sports Centre run relaxatlon swim sessions for
disabled people and women only swim sessions. The pool has a hoist
and one disabled changing room.
Warminster Sports Centre, Woodcock Road, Warminster,
Wiltshire
Supervisor: David
Minty
Telephone: 01985 212946Fax: 01985 214917
Other Sporting and Outdoor Activities
DISABILITY SPORTS ENGLAND
Disability Sports England is an umbrella organisation that
co-ordinates and supports disabled sports throughout England. They
have a network of regional co-ordinators who can give database
information about a wide variety of sports activities and clubs
locally, including contact names and numbers. The following
information is a selection of different sports available for
disabled people in the South West area. If you have queries about
any other sports, you can contact The regional secretary.
Disability Sports England (South West), 25 Penny Close,
Wellington, Somerset TA21 8DT
Regional Secretary: Gerry
Milton
Telephone: 01823 662948
Sport for all
Pan disability and inclusive families and friends welcome. Age
6+. One Saturday a month (usually the 4th wkd of the month)
5.00pm - 6.00pm for beginners 6.00pm - 7.00 for intermediate.
Venue: Bath University 25 metre pool
Contact Ali Steeds
Tel: 0117 908 1791
Email: keynshammencap@blueyonder.co.uk
Sport for All
Pan disability 2 sessions one for under 18yrs and one for
18yrs+
Tuesday evening 7.00pm - 8.00pm under 18yrs
8.15pm - 9.15pm 18yrs+
Venue: Broadlands School Sportshall, Keynsham
Contact: Ali Steeds
Tel: 0117 9081791
Email: keynshammencap@blueyonder.co.uk
Fittness Club
Pan disability - Age 16+ - Thursday evening 7.30 pm - 9.00pm
Venue: Broadlands School Gym, Keynsham
Contact Ali Steeds
Tel: 0117 908 1791
Email: keynshammencap@blueyonder.co.uk
Sportability
Bath City Ability Sports Club
Sports Hall, Bath Spa University College, Newton St Loe, Bath
Tue - 10.30am - 2.30pm.
Contact: Mike Robey, Ability Sports Association
18 Ringwell Norton St. Philip, Bath BA2 7NY
Tel: 01373 834457 Mob: 07754 625015
Fax: 01373 834491
Email: asa@abilitysports.co.uk
Website: http://www.abilitysports.org.uk/
AEROBIC CLASSES FOR DISABLED PEOPLE
Aerobic Classes for Disabled People are fitness sessions for
short and long term disabled people. The classes are run by an
advanced trained instructor and the sessions include friendly
low-key exercise routines using special equipment. One-to-one
attention is given during the class and the routines are designed
for mobile people and also for those who cannot stand.
Sessions are held at the Percy Community Centre on Tuesday
evenings and Thursday mornings. There is also an Aquacise class,
which is held at the Royal United Hospital (RUH) every Thursday
evening between 7.30pm and 8.30pm. Aquacise includes similar
routines adapted for water. The RUH pool has a hoist. For further
information, contact the organiser, Tracey McFaIl.
Aerobics Classes for Disabled People: Percy Community
Centre, New King Street, Bath / Royal United HospitalContact:
Tracy McFalI Telephone: 01225 471070 Riding for the Disabled
Riding for the Disabled is a national charity that provides
horse-riding sessions for disabled people. Instruction and pleasure
sessions are available at several centres in the area. Full tuition
is given and helpers are provided if they are needed. For safety
reasons people are advised that there is an enrolment process
before they are able to ride which will involve information being
provided by their doctor. Tuition periods usually run over several
months. For more information about this and other riding facilities
in the area you can phone your local Riding for the Disabled group
organiser.
Avon Riding Centre for the Disabled
Kings Weston Road, Henbury, Bristol BS10 7QT
Group Organiser: Mrs Gill Edwards Telephone: 0117 959
0266
Wellow Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) Group Wellow
Trekking Centre, Little Horsecroft Farm, Ford Road, Wellow,
Bath
Contact: Mrs Allen Telephone: 01225
840853
Wiltshire Area - North Leigh, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire BA15
2RG
Contact: Mrs Gliddon - Telephone: 01225 864527
Archery
There are various archery clubs in the region that welcome
disabled people. There is also active support for archery for
disabled people. For further details contact the archery
co-ordinator.
Peak Ashes, Chapel Lane, Pemselwood, Wincanton, Somerset BA9
8LY
Co-ordinator: Jill Matthew
Telephone: 01747 840412
Bowls
Whitchurch Sport Centre run an indoor bowls
session every Friday between 4.00pm and 6.30pm. The sessions are
suitable for beginners and provide special buggies for wheelchair
users. Beginners are recommended to bring an assistant with them.
The sports centre is fully accessible. For more details contact
Mike Ford.
Contact: Mike Ford
Telephone: 0117 956 4022
Bath V1 Bowls Club - Visually Handicapped
(Venue not suitable for wheelchairs) All ages. Every
Friday 2.00pm - 4.30pm. Venue: Indoor (Sept-Apr) Bath Leisure
Centre, North Parade, Bath. Outdoor (Apr-Sept) Vloomfield
Bowls Club, Wellsway, Bath.
Contact Colin Moore
13 Nightighale Way, Midsomer Norton, Radstock BA3 4NL
Tel: 01761 415326
Athletics
There are various Athletics Clubs throughout the South West
region, covering field and track events. Clubs compete with other
clubs throughout England and hold events and competitions at Bath
and West Showground and other venues. For more information about
your local club, contact Val Egelton.
Telephone: 01458223858
BANES Special Olympic Group
Currently cover football, boccia, skiing and kayaking and hope
to set up more Special olympic sport groups over the next
year. Anyone prepared to travel is entitled to join and have
thre opportunity to train and compete within the Special Olypic set
up.
Contact : Ali Steeds
Tel: 0117 908 1791
Email: keynshammencap@blueyonder.co.uk
Tennis
The National Wheelchair Tennis Association (affiliated to
British Tennis Foundation) organises and supports wheelchair tennis
through the South West region. For information of tennis in your
area, contact: Mark Broadhurst, 3 Trenear Close, Roseland Gardens,
Redruth, Cornwall TR15 1QN. Telephone: 01209 210143
Alice Park Tennis Club
Contact: John Baker
3 Swainswick Gardens, Swainswick, Bath BA1 6TL
Tel: 01225 339971
Email: jbakertheking@fsmail.net
Excel Tennis Club
Venue: Royal Victoria Park, Bath
Contact Carol Smith
Tel: 01225 425066
email: carolsmith@tennisintheparkath.co.uk
Spa Lawn Tennis Club
Contact: Graham Wise
41 Frankland Close, Bath BA1 4EJ
Tel: 01225 971610
Sailability
Sailability operates by organising local volunteers and helpers
to assist disabled people involved with sailing at established
clubs. There are several sailing clubs in the region that welcome
disabled people. The most local club is at Chew Valley Lake.
For information about other projects in Yeovil, Gloucestershire and
Wiltshire, contact the regional organiser.
RYA Sailability, Romsey Road, Eastleigh, Southampton SO5O
9YA
Telephone: 01703 627400
Regional Organiser/ South West RYA Sailability: John
Brackenbury
Telephone: 01225 315294
Chew Lake Association for Disabled Sailors
Chew Lake Association for Disabled Sailors (CLADS) provide
teaching for disabled people wanting to sail. They have boats and
meet on 16 Saturdays throughout the summer on Chew Valley Lake.
There is an accessible lift into the clubhouse and adapted toilets
on both levels. Volunteers and helpers are welcomed. For more
information contact:
Chairman: Kath Allsop
Tel. No. 07811 808779
Email info@clads.co.uk
Website www.clads.co.uk
Scuba Diving
The Handicapped Scuba Association International provides diver
training and dive activity holidays for people with physical or
sensory disabilities. Tuition up to certificate standard is
available. Students will be matched by the association headquarters
to a regional instructor, depending o particular needs.
The Handicapped Scuba Association International, 6 Parkwood
Grove, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, Gloucester GL53 9JP Organiser:
Bob Austen
Telephone: 01242 260056
Fax: 01242 260057
Email: Vocal@btinternet.com
Fishing
Kingswood Disabled Angling Club supports and trains people who want
to learn more about fishing and also acts as a social group.
Competition are held weekly and the club hold meetings once a month
to talk about various topics.
For more details, phone Antony Baber, Kingswood Disabled Angling
Club, 8 Syston Way, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 1UQ
Contact: Antony Baber
Telephone: 0117 9678924
Motorcycling
The National Association for Bikers with Disabilities will be
able to put you in contact with motorcycling activities in the
region.
National Association for Bikers with Disabilities
Telephone: 0161 3803380
Canoe Clubs
Paddle On - contact Keith Tel: 0117 944 4241 or Judy Tel: 01454
421609
Email: info@paddleon.org.uk
Website: http://www.paddleon.org.uk/
Wheelchair Fencing
Are you interested in having a go?
Contact Junita
Tel: 07834 957721
Email: keynshammencap@blueyonder.co.uk
Swimming
Bath Dolphin Swimming Club
Contact Jackie Hilleard
1 Midford Road, Coombe Down, Bath BA2 5RW
Tel: 01225 5835515
Email: jackie.hilleard@btinternet.com
Norton Radstock Swimming Club
Contact Steve Britton
4 Carters Way, Chilcompton, Radstock BA3 4XH
Tel: 01761 233775
Swans
Pan disability
Sunday 10.00am - 11.00am
Contact Susan Yartlett
42 Highfields, Radstock, BA3 3UH
Tel: 01761 434704 / 01761 434705
WALKING
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