From every one of us at Bright Sparks…
We wish you the happiest and safest of holidays and the warmest happy new year
Bright Sparks
Play Opportunities for Children and Young People with Additional Support Needs in Midlothian
It’s the Bright Sparks Festive Raffle!
We have two great festive raffles for you to enter to help support Bright Sparks SCIO boost it’s activities at the excellent level we are known for. All of the proceeds will go directly to Bright Sparks in Midlothian and by taking part you both agree to our terms and conditions and you are also helping to continue to make our essential services available in this area.
Christmas Raffle 1 - PRIZE HAMPER!
Help support Bright Sparks by purchasing a strip of raffle tickets for a pound. Buy as many strips as you like.
- Entries close at midday on the 15th December with the draw at 2pm.
- We will notify you buy email if you win otherwise you will not hear from us.
- You must be over 18 to enter.
- You cannot purchase tickets with a credit card, you must use a debit card only.
Christmas Raffle 2 - 2x CHILDS HAMPER!
Help support Bright Sparks by purchasing a strip of raffle tickets for a pound. Buy as many strips as you like.
- Entries close at midday on the 15th December with the draw at 2pm.
- We will notify you buy email if you win otherwise you will not hear from us.
- You must be over 18 to enter.
- You cannot purchase tickets with a credit card, you must use a debit card only.
Terms & Conditions of our Raffle
- Our raffle is promoted by Bright Sparks SCIO under a licence from the Midlothian Council
- Each strip consists of 5 tickets and costs £1
- Payment must be made before the raffle close date and time which is the 15th December 2023 at 12pm.
- You must be 18 years old or over to play. Any purchaser under this age purchasing a strip of tickets will not be eligible for the prize.
- You may not use a credit card to purchase raffle tickets. Only debit cards will be allowed.
- All monies raised will be put towards the activities of Bright Sparks SCIO.
- Only fully paid up raffle tickets will be entered into the draw.
- Raffle tickets which are lost, damaged or illegible will not be accepted.
- Entries received after the closing date may still have funds collected but will not be entered into the drawn. These will given as a donation to Bright Sparks SCIO.
- A random draw will be held at the Bright Sparks Centre by a member of staff to determine the winner.
- The raffle draw and the result is final. No correspondence will be entered into.
- Only your raffle ticket as issued by Bright Sparks SCIO is your proof of entry
- Winners will be notified by email on the 15th December 2023.
- There will be no refunds.
- Bright Sparks SCIO decisions are final. A complaints and disputes procedure which is available by emailing admin@brightsparkspg.org or by post.
Activities for our ASN youth and our wider community
Our primary aim is to offer services for our additional support needs youth in Midlothian. Have a look and see what we offer…
We also add a range of additional activities for our members where new things are added all the time…check them out by clicking here!
Search by day…
On Mondays...
ASN Play | 10am to 12pm
0 – 5 yrs, £2.50 per session
Members Only
Term time only
Pay on the door
Please bring a snack
Children with Additional Support Needs and their parent/carers are welcomed into our bright and spacious centre where we encourage the children to socialise, interact and play freely. Enjoy access to our play resources, crafts, sensory room, soft play and our sensory garden.
During “snack time” the parent/carers are welcome to go for a break in our parent’s room while their children are looked after by Bright Sparks staff.
Kids Club
5 to 8 Years
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You will be able to play in our garden, our sensory room, our soft play area and our inside play area.
Before you pay for any of our Groups please ensure that you have spoken with us to ensure there are spaces available on the evening you require.
Youth Club
9+ Years
You will be able to play in our garden, our sensory room, our soft play area and our inside play area.
Before you pay for any of our Groups please ensure that you have spoken with us to ensure there are spaces available on the evening you require.
On Mondays...
ASN Play | 10am to 12pm
0 – 5 yrs, £3 per session
Members Only
Term time only
Click to Book
Please bring a snack
Children with Additional Support Needs and their parent/carers are welcomed into our bright and spacious centre where we encourage the children to socialise, interact and play freely. Enjoy access to our play resources, crafts, sensory room, soft play and our sensory garden.
During “snack time” the parent/carers are welcome to go for a break in our parent’s room while their children are looked after by Bright Sparks staff.
Kids Club | 5pm to 6pm
5 to 8 Years, £3 per session
Term time only, Members Only
Block Bookings Available
Contact Us For Space Availability
Children with Additional Support Needs can take part in craft activities, have access to extensive amount of play resources, outdoor play. They also have access to our soft play and sensory room.
During the session the children are provided with a small snack.
Youth Club | 630pm to 8pm
9+ Years, £3 per session
Term time only, Members Only
Block Bookings Available
Contact Us For Space Availability
Young people with Additional Support Needs can take part in craft activities, have access to extensive amount of play resources, outdoor play. They also have access to our soft play and sensory room.
During the session the young people are provided with a small snack.
On Tuesdays...
Community Sessions | 10am to 12pm
Baby & Toddler, £4 per child
Term Time Only
Members and Non-Members
Click to Book
Babies and their parents/carers are welcomed into our bright and spacious centre where the babies and infants are encouraged to socialise and interact with one another. The environment is filled with activities to stimulate and support the development of each child.
There is access to our sensory room, soft play and garden area.
On Wednesdays...
ASN Play Activity
10am to 12pm
0 – 5 yrs
Members Only
Term time only
Pay on the door
You will be able to play in our garden, our sensory room, our soft play area and our inside play area. Please remember to bring a snack for your child(ren).
Kids Club | 5pm to 6pm
5 to 8 Years, £3 per session
Term time only, Members Only
Block Bookings Available
Contact Us For Space Availability
Children with Additional Support Needs can take part in craft activities, have access to extensive amount of play resources, outdoor play. They also have access to our soft play and sensory room.
During the session the children are provided with a small snack.
Youth Club | 630pm to 8pm
9+ Years, £3 per session
Term time only, Members Only
Block Bookings Available
Contact Us For Space Availability
Young people with Additional Support Needs can take part in craft activities, have access to extensive amount of play resources, outdoor play. They also have access to our soft play and sensory room.
During the session the young people are provided with a small snack.
On Thursdays...
ASN Play | 10am to 12pm
0 – 5 yrs, £3 per session
Members Only
Term time only
Click to Book
Please bring a snack
Children with Additional Support Needs and their parent/carers are welcomed into our bright and spacious centre where we encourage the children to socialise, interact and play freely. Enjoy access to our play resources, crafts, sensory room, soft play and our sensory garden.
During “snack time” the parent/carers are welcome to go for a break in our parent’s room while their children are looked after by Bright Sparks staff.
On Fridays...
Community Sessions | 10am to 12pm
0-5 yrs, £5 per child
Term Time Only
Members and Non-Members
Click to Book
Please bring a snack.
Babies, children and their parents/carers are welcomed into our bright and spacious centre where the children are encouraged to socialise and interact with one another through play.
There is access to our sensory room, soft play and garden area.
Lunch & Play | 1pm to 3pm
£3.50 per child
First Friday of Every Month in Term Time
Members
Click to Book
YES! A great idea…come along on the 1st Friday of every month with all the family and enjoy the full use of the centre.
Please provide your own lunch.
Craft Club | Last Friday of Each Month
Time: 1.30pm – 2.30pm.
Ages: 5 yrs -18+ yrs
Price: £3 per child Members Only
Click to Book
Art Club is back on a Friday afternoon. Loads of crafting fun. Parent and carers are welcome to stay in the centre while the activity is taking place. If your child requires 1:1 support, a parent or carer will be required to support the child with an appropriate adult.
On Saturdays...
SATURDAY
11am to 1pm or 2pm to 4pm
Available to all
Available to both members and non-members. Bright Sparks are delighted to announce that they are able to offer the hire of the centre for birthday parties.
On Sundays...
SUNDAY
11am to 1pm or 2pm to 4pm
Available to all
Available to both members and non-members. Bright Sparks are delighted to announce that they are able to offer the hire of the centre for birthday parties.
Search by club…
ASN Kids Club
Kids Club
5 to 8 Years
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Youth Club
9+ Years
ASN Kids Club (members only)
MONDAY & WEDNESDAY | 5pm to 6pm
5 to 8 Years, £3 per session
Term time only, Members Only
Block Bookings Available
Contact Us For Space Availability
Children with Additional Support Needs can take part in craft activities, have access to extensive amount of play resources, outdoor play. They also have access to our soft play and sensory room.
During the session the children are provided with a small snack.
ASN Youth Club (members only)
MONDAY & WEDNESDAY | 630pm to 8pm
9+ Years, £3 per session
Term time only, Members Only
Block Bookings Available
Contact Us For Space Availability
Young people with Additional Support Needs can take part in craft activities, have access to extensive amount of play resources, outdoor play. They also have access to our soft play and sensory room.
During the session the young people are provided with a small snack.
ASN Play Club (members only)
MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY | 10am to 12pm
THURSDAY | 10am to 12pm
0 – 5 yrs, £3 per session
Members Only
Term time only
Click to Book
Please bring a snack
Children with Additional Support Needs and their parent/carers are welcomed into our bright and spacious centre where we encourage the children to socialise, interact and play freely. Enjoy access to our play resources, crafts, sensory room, soft play and our sensory garden.
During “snack time” the parent/carers are welcome to go for a break in our parent’s room while their children are looked after by Bright Sparks staff.
ASN Craft Club (members only)
Craft Club | Last Friday of Each Month
Time: 1.30pm – 2.30pm.
Ages: 5 yrs -18+ yrs
Price: £3 per child Members Only
Click to Book
Art Club is back on a Friday afternoon. Loads of crafting fun. Parent and carers are welcome to stay in the centre while the activity is taking place. If your child requires 1:1 support, a parent or carer will be required to support the child with an appropriate adult.
Community Club Sessions (open to all)
TUESDAY | 10am to 12pm
Baby & Toddler, £4 per child
Term Time Only
Members and Non-Members
Click to Book
Babies and their parents/carers are welcomed into our bright and spacious centre where the babies and infants are encouraged to socialise and interact with one another. The environment is filled with activities to stimulate and support the development of each child.
There is access to our sensory room, soft play and garden area.
FRIDAY | 10am to 12pm
0 – 5 yrs, £5 per child
Term Time Only
Members and Non-Members
Click to Book
Please bring a snack.
Babies, children and their parents/carers are welcomed into our bright and spacious centre where the children are encouraged to socialise and interact with one another through play.
There is access to our sensory room, soft play and garden area.
Lunch & Play (monthly)
Friday | 1pm to 3pm
£3.50 per child
First Friday of Every Month in Term Time
Members
Click to Book
YES! A great idea…come along on the 1st Friday of every month with all the family and enjoy the full use of the centre.
Please provide your own lunch.
Hear more from our wonderful people that help support and run our centre. Then become part of our family here at Bright Sparks Playgroups.
About us.
We are a registered charity that provides recreational facilities and activities, with the object of improving the condition of life for children and young people with additional needs living or schooled in Midlothian, from birth to 18 years.
Here For You
We rely on the support of our trusted, and much appreciated, donors and sponsors so that we can run our full schedule of activities.
Be A Member
Membership of Bright Sparks is £15 per year per child and reduces the price of our classes so get in touch and register today!
Volunteer and Donate
If you would like to volunteer to help run our classes or behind the scenes in an administrative function please do also let us know!
VOLUNTEER
Running an organisation like ours takes the spirit and energy of people who can truly contribute to society and have the time and capacity to commit to our aims. Is that you? We hope so. Volunteer with us here…
DONATE
As a charity and volunteer organisation every £1 helps. We cannot possibly express how much every pound means but your willingness to give us that pound makes us feel special and proud
WORK WITH US
Check out our current opportunities to volunteer with us including management committee roles, group support, newsletter and press roles and helping out at the centre.
VISIT US
Come along and see the centre and all that we offer. Whether it’s to decide on volunteering or to understand what we can offer please do come along. In Covid times please pre-arrange any visits with us directly.
A FEW KEY QUESTIONS
What are the criteria for enrolment?
Your child must live in, or attend school in, Midlothian; Be under 19 years of age;
Have a disability diagnosed or be recognised by a health professional, social worker or educational professional that your child has an additional need or un-diagnosed disability.
Do I have to attend with my child?
All children attending the playgroup must attend with an appropriate adult. Children and young people attending the out of school clubs and youth clubs need only attend with an appropriate adult if they require 1:1 care or supervision. (including continence care)
What disabilities and needs do Bright Sparks cover?
We are proud to say that all disabilities and additional needs are welcome at Bright Sparks.
What are the costs involved?
Bright Sparks asks all children to register at a cost of £15 per child per annum. Each term time club playgroups session costs £3.00 and includes a snack. Term time evening sessions cost £3.50 and includes snack. Holiday club costs very depending on the activities.
Our News & Announcements
For all the latest things you need to be aware of find them find them here and on our closed group Facebook group for members
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Our front playzone
Our Soft Play Area
Our Sensory Room
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YOUR DONATION MAKES SUCH A BIG DIFFERENCE
Not wishing to state what is clearly obvious but Bright Sparks is a registered charity. We are fully reliant on grant funding to operate and we are committed to applying those funds raised for us and donated to us to the children and young adults that are placed in our hands for any amount of time. We cannot possibly express how much every pound means to us except to say that your willingness to give us that pound makes us feel special and proud and like what we are doing is worth every enjoyable second.
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