Teesdale SEND Stars

16/06/2026

🌟 Another Busy Sunday Morning at Teesdale Sens Stars! 🌟

What a fantastic morning we’ve had! 💙

Today our little stars enjoyed:
✨ A Rice Krispie sensory tray with zoo animals
✨ Kinetic sand sensory play
✨ Play-Doh activities
✨ Outdoor play in our secure garden area

Our venue offers a lovely, spacious indoor area where children can run, jump, spin, explore, and simply be themselves in a safe and welcoming environment. The outdoor garden is fully enclosed too, giving extra peace of mind for those adventurous little escape artists! 😊

As the café is closed to the general public during our sessions, we have exclusive use of the building, creating a calm and supportive space for all families attending.

If you’d like to come along and join us, we’d love to welcome you. Just pop in and say hello – no need to be nervous, everyone is welcome! 💙

📍 Teesdale Sens Stars
🌈 Supporting children to play, explore, and thrive together.

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10/06/2026

Oh my goodness, I am completely overwhelmed and so surprised to have been nominated for this award.

To whoever took the time to nominate me and write such lovely words, thank you from the bottom of my heart. It truly means so much to know that the work I do has had a positive impact on others.

I feel incredibly grateful to be part of such a supportive community and to have the opportunity to do something I genuinely care about every day. Thank you again for your kindness, encouragement, and belief in me. ❤️

05/06/2026

🌟 Teesdale SEND Stars – Inclusive Play Group 🌟

Looking for a welcoming, understanding space where children with special educational needs and disabilities can play, explore and make friends?

💙 Join us every Sunday
🕙 10:00am – 12:00pm
📍 The Witham, Barnard Castle

Our sessions provide a relaxed, supportive environment with a variety of activities tailored to children’s individual needs, including:

✨ Sensory play
✨ Playdough and creative activities
✨ Small world and imaginative play
✨ Quiet spaces
✨ Toys, games and social opportunities
✨ A chance for parents and carers to connect with others who understand

Whether your child enjoys getting hands-on with sensory trays, exploring new activities, or simply playing at their own pace, everyone is welcome.

We believe every child deserves a place where they can be themselves, have fun, and feel included. ❤️

📩 For more information, send us a message.

28/05/2026

Saturday 30th May
Please pay at reception for our Teesdale Send Stars private session
See you there 🧡

Come and join us for a SEND-friendly soft play session on Saturday 16th May, from 10:30am–12:00pm at Teesdale Leisure Centre.

A relaxed and welcoming session designed for children with special educational needs and disabilities, with plenty of space to play, explore, and have fun.

We’d love to see you there!

22/05/2026

This Sundays Play Group will be 10-12 Demesnes Barnard Castle

21/05/2026

🎪✨ SATURDAY FUN! ✨🎪

Our SEND bouncing disco will be at The Demesnes in Barnard Castle, running from 2–4pm, but we’re welcome to stay and enjoy the atmosphere all evening! There’ll be:

💥 Trampettes
⚽ Physio balls
🌀 Spinners
🎶 Music
…and plenty more sensory fun!

There’s also:

🎤 Live music until 8pm
🍔 Street food
🍹 Bar open to the public
🛝 Play park in the field
🎠 Toddler fairground rides (there were some there last year too!)

For the adrenaline seekers 🎢 there’s also a fairground in the Morrisons car park — I’ll be there with Jay from 12pm if anyone wants to meet up 😊

🌟 SUNDAY STAY & PLAY 🌟
Stay & Play at the Witham will still be on as usual 🤩

🚗 Please note: the car park will be inaccessible due to the fairground. If you park on the front street, I’ll be opening the front door 😊

Can’t wait to see everyone this weekend 💛

15/05/2026

SEND sensory play Sunday 17th May 10.00-12.00 The Witham.

15/05/2026

Come and join us for a SEND-friendly soft play session on Saturday 16th May, from 10:30am–12:00pm at Teesdale Leisure Centre.

A relaxed and welcoming session designed for children with special educational needs and disabilities, with plenty of space to play, explore, and have fun.

We’d love to see you there!

09/05/2026

03/05/2026

Our SEND marquee session is going to be packed with fun! 🎉

We’ll have Andrew Nicholson hosting a quiet disco, plus lots of sensory equipment, calming lights, and interactive activities for the children to enjoy.

While the children explore and have fun, parents can relax and enjoy the celebrations happening on the Demesnes too.

We’re also hoping to have some small fairground rides for the children to enjoy, making it a really special day for everyone.

💚 Teesdale SEND Stars at Barnard Castle Meet Weekend 2026 💚

We’re proud to be welcoming Teesdale SEND Stars to this year’s event — a fantastic local non-profit organisation supporting children with SEND and their families 💛

For 2026, they’ll be hosting a special 2-hour session on the Demesnes in our small marquee, offering a safe, calm, and welcoming space for children to enjoy sensory play, activities, and time to connect.

🕑 Saturday 23rd May
⏰ 2:00PM – 4:00PM
📍 Lower Demesnes (Small Marquee)

Their sessions are always designed to be inclusive, relaxed, and supportive, creating an environment where children can explore, play, and thrive at their own pace.

💚 All are welcome
💬 Private message their page to book or find out more

Outside of Meet Weekend, Teesdale SEND Stars run a range of regular activities for families, typically hosted at The Witham, including:

💛 Soft Play Sessions
💛 Stay & Play
💛 Holiday Activities
💛 Parent / Carer Coffee & Chats

A wonderful addition to the weekend, and a great opportunity to learn more about the amazing work they do within the community 👏