ACTIVITIES, CLUBS, EVENTS & MORE
Bright Sparks
PLAY OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN MIDLOTHIAN
0131 663 5172
admin@brightsparkspg.org
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 £10 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!
– BRIGHT SPARKS –
* EVENTS *
We are often lucky enough to offer special events to our members and you can find details of them here. You can also book and pay when you’re ready.
NO CURRENT EVENTS LISTED
ALL ABOUT US
Get involved, donate, work with us or just come along for a visit to find out more. We are here to get you engaged with us.
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.
Book or pay for something…
Simply select what it is you would like to book or pay for and you will be taken to a page to make your choice…
WEDNESDAY
12.30pm to 1.30pm &
1.45pm to 2.45pm
Book Online. Price per child.
Operating during term time play in our soft play area. Please note there is NO FOOD OR DRINK ALLOWED IN THIS AREA.
MONDAY & WEDNESDAY
10am to 12pm
Price per family on the door.
Term time only for registered families. Children between birth & 5 years of age. Play in our garden, sensory room, soft play area and inside play area. Bring a snack for your child(ren).
MONDAY & WEDNESDAY
2 Groups: 5 to 8yrs & 9+yrs
Pay online.
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. Most of our Groups are fully booked.
TUESDAY (0-18mths)
FRIDAY (0-5 yrs)
10am to 12pm
You can now book a place on our community sessions here! Two community sessions are available for 0 to 18 months and 0 to 5 yrs. Please note that bookings close 30 minutes prior to the start of each session.
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
11am to 1pm or 2pm to 4pm
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.
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 £10 per child per annum. Each term time club playgroups session costs £2.00 and includes a snack. Term time evening sessions cost £2.50 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
July Planner
if you would like to attend any of the above events please email louise@brightsparkspg.org
Midlothian Volunteers’ Week Awards 2021
Congratulations to Samantha Gough who was awarded a Saltire Award at the Midlothian Volunteers' Week Awards - for the volunteering work she has done...
June Planner
if you would like to attend any of the above events please email louise@brightsparkspg.org
Short Breaks Fund
We have been successful again this year in receiving funding for activities and short breaks from the Short Breaks fund. This funding is resourced...
Virtual Kilt Walk 2021
Well done to our administration assistant Jennifer and her nephew Iain, who is a member of Bright Sparks. On 24th April they walked from North...
May Planner
if you would like to attend any of the above events please email louise@brightsparkspg.org
Donate today and help support the #brightsparksofMidlothian.
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.
Thank you so much and please donate here…
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