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Tag: Summer 2026

  • Rocksteady Music School at The Edge in Highgate

    Rocksteady Music School at The Edge in Highgate

    Rock Steady Music School comes to The Edge – home of Friction Arts – on Monday 20 July.  The Music School is for SEND young people aged 11-18 years.  Participants get a free healthy lunch as well as the music lesson.  The session runs 10-1pm.  Rocksteady acts to remove barriers to music education, taking free music teaching to some of the most disadvantaged children in society and those facing challenging circumstances.

    See the Rocksteady Foundation website for more details about Rocksteady Music School.

    The Edge is at 79-81 Cheapside B12 0QH.  There is limited on-site or street parking.  It is a 5 minute walk from Moor Street station and a 15 minute walk from Birmingham New Street (or 5 mins in a cab). There are many buses including the 50; the 35, 45 and 47; and the 2, 3, 4, 4A, 5, 6, 17, 60, 97, and X2 which stop on Digbeth High Street.

    Book places for Club members and siblings below:

    Young Person's name
    Date of Birth
    Responsible Adult's Name
  • Express Yourself! SEND Art Sessions at Friction Arts

    Express Yourself! SEND Art Sessions at Friction Arts

    Friction Arts is the base for holiday art sessions during July and August for SEND young people and siblings.   The Edge – Friction’s beautiful new SEND-friendly space just outside Birmingham City Centre on Cheapside in Highgate/Digbeth – is the venue.  Parent/carers are welcome to stay for some or all of the sessions which are on Tuesday mornings (10-12.30pm) on 21 and 28 July and 4, 11 and 18 August.

    Fox Hollies Special School and artists Grace Mahar and Rachel Hinks are working together with Friction on these sessions which offer a chance for participants to learn and practice skills, get into their own and new areas of interest and make art that may be on show at the New Hope Community Park Festival in Highgate later this Summer.

    The Edge is at 79-81 Cheapside B12 0QH.  There is limited on-site or street parking.  It is a 5 minute walk from Moor Street station and a 15 minute walk from Birmingham New Street (or 5 mins in a cab). There are many buses including the 50; the 35, 45 and 47; and the 2, 3, 4, 4A, 5, 6, 17, 60, 97, and X2 which stop on Digbeth High Street.

    Friction Arts is an Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation which has been working internationally and locally from its base in Birmingham for more than 25 years including through partnerships with local communities.  It is highly respected for its socially engaged approach and gained significant national prestige when it was named a top-10 finalist for the prestigious Gulbenkian Foundation UK Civic Arts Award in 2021.

    Book places for Club members and siblings below:

    Young Person's name
    Date of Birth
    Responsible Adult's Name
    Which dates would you like to book for
    Add any information that might be relevant, eg about the interests, abilities and needs of the young people who want to come; their school learning program; or anything they or you might be worried about – sensory issues, access… Or if you would like to attend the session with them. You are welcome to stay for as long as you like.
  • Express Yourself! SEND Art Sessions at Friction Arts

    Express Yourself! SEND Art Sessions at Friction Arts

    Friction Arts is the base for holiday art sessions during July and August for SEND young people and siblings.   The Edge – Friction’s beautiful new SEND-friendly space just outside Birmingham City Centre on Cheapside in Highgate/Digbeth – is the venue.  Parent/carers are welcome to stay for some or all of the sessions which are on Tuesday mornings (10-12.30pm) on 21 and 28 July and 4, 11 and 18 August.

    Fox Hollies Special School and artists Grace Mahar and Rachel Hinks are working together with Friction on these sessions which offer a chance for participants to learn and practice skills, get into their own and new areas of interest and make art that may be on show at the New Hope Community Park Festival in Highgate later this Summer.

    The Edge is at 79-81 Cheapside B12 0QH.  There is limited on-site or street parking.  It is a 5 minute walk from Moor Street station and a 15 minute walk from Birmingham New Street (or 5 mins in a cab). There are many buses including the 50; the 35, 45 and 47; and the 2, 3, 4, 4A, 5, 6, 17, 60, 97, and X2 which stop on Digbeth High Street.

    Friction Arts is an Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation which has been working internationally and locally from its base in Birmingham for more than 25 years including through partnerships with local communities.  It is highly respected for its socially engaged approach and gained significant national prestige when it was named a top-10 finalist for the prestigious Gulbenkian Foundation UK Civic Arts Award in 2021.

    Book places for Club members and siblings below:

    Young Person's name
    Date of Birth
    Responsible Adult's Name
    Which dates would you like to book for
    Add any information that might be relevant, eg about the interests, abilities and needs of the young people who want to come; their school learning program; or anything they or you might be worried about – sensory issues, access… Or if you would like to attend the session with them. You are welcome to stay for as long as you like.
  • Express Yourself! SEND Art Sessions at Friction Arts

    Express Yourself! SEND Art Sessions at Friction Arts

    Friction Arts is the base for holiday art sessions during July and August for SEND young people and siblings.   The Edge – Friction’s beautiful new SEND-friendly space just outside Birmingham City Centre on Cheapside in Highgate/Digbeth – is the venue.  Parent/carers are welcome to stay for some or all of the sessions which are on Tuesday mornings (10-12.30pm) on 21 and 28 July and 4, 11 and 18 August.

    Fox Hollies Special School and artists Grace Mahar and Rachel Hinks are working together with Friction on these sessions which offer a chance for participants to learn and practice skills, get into their own and new areas of interest and make art that may be on show at the New Hope Community Park Festival in Highgate later this Summer.

    The Edge is at 79-81 Cheapside B12 0QH.  There is limited on-site or street parking.  It is a 5 minute walk from Moor Street station and a 15 minute walk from Birmingham New Street (or 5 mins in a cab). There are many buses including the 50; the 35, 45 and 47; and the 2, 3, 4, 4A, 5, 6, 17, 60, 97, and X2 which stop on Digbeth High Street.

    Friction Arts is an Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation which has been working internationally and locally from its base in Birmingham for more than 25 years including through partnerships with local communities.  It is highly respected for its socially engaged approach and gained significant national prestige when it was named a top-10 finalist for the prestigious Gulbenkian Foundation UK Civic Arts Award in 2021.

    Book places for Club members and siblings below:

    Young Person's name
    Date of Birth
    Responsible Adult's Name
    Which dates would you like to book for
    Add any information that might be relevant, eg about the interests, abilities and needs of the young people who want to come; their school learning program; or anything they or you might be worried about – sensory issues, access… Or if you would like to attend the session with them. You are welcome to stay for as long as you like.
  • Express Yourself! SEND Art Sessions at Friction Arts

    Express Yourself! SEND Art Sessions at Friction Arts

    Friction Arts is the base for holiday art sessions during July and August for SEND young people and siblings.   The Edge – Friction’s beautiful new SEND-friendly space just outside Birmingham City Centre on Cheapside in Highgate/Digbeth – is the venue.  Parent/carers are welcome to stay for some or all of the sessions which are on Tuesday mornings (10-12.30pm) on 21 and 28 July and 4, 11 and 18 August.

    Fox Hollies Special School and artists Grace Mahar and Rachel Hinks are working together with Friction on these sessions which offer a chance for participants to learn and practice skills, get into their own and new areas of interest and make art that may be on show at the New Hope Community Park Festival in Highgate later this Summer.

    The Edge is at 79-81 Cheapside B12 0QH.  There is limited on-site or street parking.  It is a 5 minute walk from Moor Street station and a 15 minute walk from Birmingham New Street (or 5 mins in a cab). There are many buses including the 50; the 35, 45 and 47; and the 2, 3, 4, 4A, 5, 6, 17, 60, 97, and X2 which stop on Digbeth High Street.

    Friction Arts is an Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation which has been working internationally and locally from its base in Birmingham for more than 25 years including through partnerships with local communities.  It is highly respected for its socially engaged approach and gained significant national prestige when it was named a top-10 finalist for the prestigious Gulbenkian Foundation UK Civic Arts Award in 2021.

    Book places for Club members and siblings below:

    Young Person's name
    Date of Birth
    Responsible Adult's Name
    Which dates would you like to book for
    Add any information that might be relevant, eg about the interests, abilities and needs of the young people who want to come; their school learning program; or anything they or you might be worried about – sensory issues, access… Or if you would like to attend the session with them. You are welcome to stay for as long as you like.
  • Get On the Beach in Northfield

    Get On the Beach in Northfield

    For a free day of SEND inclusive activities, book your place in the sun now at the Beach on Victoria Common in the heart of Northfield!  The Beach, organised by Northfield Community Partnership, is open to the public from Thursday 23 July – Sunday 26 July…. but Fit for All Club Members can get their beach towels in place a day early on Wednesday 22 July.

    Premier Access Day runs from 10am to 4pm on Wednesday 22 and  includes SEND friendly cookery, sports, arts, circus, crafts and play.  There is disabled parking; accessible toilets; quiet spaces and level access to the site.  The day is supported by Northfield Disability Forum and by Fit for All Club.

     

    See the Flyer about the Premier Access Day

    Young Person's name
    Date of Birth
    Responsible Adult's Name

     

  • Sensory Play for SEND Children and Families at Our Scene in Kings Heath

    Sensory Play for SEND Children and Families at Our Scene in Kings Heath

    This Summer your SEND  child aged 4+ with SEND can get MESSY, get WET, get CREATIVE, get CURIOUS and most of all ENJOY self-directed and free flow PLAY, facilitated by professional playworkers in a safe, enclosed and welcoming OUTDOOR community garden in Kings Heath, Birmingham.  Responsible Adults stay with young people to these sessions.

    Our Scene’s Dawberry Corner Community Garden is next to 72 Dawberry Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 6RY. The garden is wheelchair accessible and there is an accessible portaloo on-site.  Parking on street or walk 5 min from 35 and IIC/A bus routes at Pineapple Bridge (via Reeves Road).

    Find out more about the community-led Our Scene group at their website

    Booking Form 

    Young Person's name
    Date of Birth
    Responsible Adult's Name
    Which dates would you like to book for
    Add any information that might be relevant, eg about the interests, abilities and needs of the young people who want to come; their school learning program; or anything they or you might be worried about – sensory issues, access… Or if you would like to attend the session with them. You are welcome to stay for as long as you like.

     

     

  • Sensory Play for SEND Children and Families at Our Scene in Kings Heath

    Sensory Play for SEND Children and Families at Our Scene in Kings Heath

    This Summer your SEND  child aged 4+ with SEND can get MESSY, get WET, get CREATIVE, get CURIOUS and most of all ENJOY self-directed and free flow PLAY, facilitated by professional playworkers in a safe, enclosed and welcoming OUTDOOR community garden in Kings Heath, Birmingham.  Responsible Adults stay with young people to these sessions.

    Our Scene’s Dawberry Corner Community Garden is next to 72 Dawberry Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 6RY. The garden is wheelchair accessible and there is an accessible portaloo on-site.  Parking on street or walk 5 min from 35 and IIC/A bus routes at Pineapple Bridge (via Reeves Road).

    Find out more about the community-led Our Scene group at their website

    Booking Form 

    Young Person's name
    Date of Birth
    Responsible Adult's Name
    Which dates would you like to book for
    Add any information that might be relevant, eg about the interests, abilities and needs of the young people who want to come; their school learning program; or anything they or you might be worried about – sensory issues, access… Or if you would like to attend the session with them. You are welcome to stay for as long as you like.

     

     

  • Sensory Play for SEND Children and Families at Our Scene in Kings Heath

    Sensory Play for SEND Children and Families at Our Scene in Kings Heath

    This Summer your SEND  child aged 4+ with SEND can get MESSY, get WET, get CREATIVE, get CURIOUS and most of all ENJOY self-directed and free flow PLAY, facilitated by professional playworkers in a safe, enclosed and welcoming OUTDOOR community garden in Kings Heath, Birmingham.  Responsible Adults stay with young people to these sessions.

    Our Scene’s Dawberry Corner Community Garden is next to 72 Dawberry Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 6RY. The garden is wheelchair accessible and there is an accessible portaloo on-site.  Parking on street or walk 5 min from 35 and IIC/A bus routes at Pineapple Bridge (via Reeves Road).

    Find out more about the community-led Our Scene group at their website

    Booking Form 

    Young Person's name
    Date of Birth
    Responsible Adult's Name
    Which dates would you like to book for
    Add any information that might be relevant, eg about the interests, abilities and needs of the young people who want to come; their school learning program; or anything they or you might be worried about – sensory issues, access… Or if you would like to attend the session with them. You are welcome to stay for as long as you like.

     

     

  • Sensory Play for SEND Children and Families at Our Scene in Kings Heath

    Sensory Play for SEND Children and Families at Our Scene in Kings Heath

    This Summer your SEND  child aged 4+ with SEND can get MESSY, get WET, get CREATIVE, get CURIOUS and most of all ENJOY self-directed and free flow PLAY, facilitated by professional playworkers in a safe, enclosed and welcoming OUTDOOR community garden in Kings Heath, Birmingham.  Responsible Adults stay with young people to these sessions.

    Our Scene’s Dawberry Corner Community Garden is next to 72 Dawberry Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 6RY. The garden is wheelchair accessible and there is an accessible portaloo on-site.  Parking on street or walk 5 min from 35 and IIC/A bus routes at Pineapple Bridge (via Reeves Road).

    Find out more about the community-led Our Scene group at their website

    Booking Form 

    Young Person's name
    Date of Birth
    Responsible Adult's Name
    Which dates would you like to book for
    Add any information that might be relevant, eg about the interests, abilities and needs of the young people who want to come; their school learning program; or anything they or you might be worried about – sensory issues, access… Or if you would like to attend the session with them. You are welcome to stay for as long as you like.