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Artz+ Sportz+ offers arts & arts events for children 5 - 18 years who need additional support Support is available from our experienced and friendly team.

We provide arts and sports activities for children who are disabled and their siblings at venues across Dorset during school holidays and term time too. If you want more information or would like to be added to the mailing list then please e-mail [email protected] or phone 01305 252250.

30/10/2026

🎃👻 What a way to finish the half term! 👻🎃

We’ve had a fantastic final day of half term filled with fun, creativity and lots of smiles! 🥰❤️

🎨 Halloween Arts & Crafts – The children got creative with some spooky Halloween-inspired arts and crafts with Jo! 🕷️🦇

🏰 Action Van Fun – Lots of bouncing, playing and exploring with the bouncy castle, soft play and a fantastic selection of sensory toys! 🤩

🏊 Swimming Fun – We took a lovely dip in the hydrotherapy pool, with toys to splash and play with! 💦

A brilliant end to a fun-filled half term! A huge thank you to everyone who has joined us over the past week and helped make it so special. 🥰💛

30/10/2026

🤸‍♀️✨ Gymnastics Fun! ✨🤸‍♂️

What a fantastic time we had at yesterday’s session! 😍

The children had so much fun exploring all the different equipment and putting their skills to the test, including:

Gymnastics
Floor trampoline
Soft play
Swings
Balance beams
High bars

There was lots of bouncing, swinging, climbing and balancing, with plenty of smiles and fun along the way! 🥰

A brilliant session full of movement, laughter and trying new things! ❤️🙌

28/10/2026

💦🎈 Sensory Soft Play & Swim! 🎈💦

What a lovely session we had today filled with fun, sensory play and splashing about! 🥰

The children enjoyed a fantastic range of activities, including:
🏰 Bouncing on the bouncy castle
🌈 Diving into the ball pool
🧸 Exploring the soft play
✨ Getting hands-on with lots of sensory toys
🏊‍♀️ Finishing off with swimming floats and plenty of water fun!

So many opportunities to explore, play, have fun and enjoy time together! 💙

Another brilliant session with our amazing Artz & Sportz families! 🌟💛

27/10/2026

🐴💛 Fun at Pony Palace! 💛🐴

What a fantastic morning we’ve had at Pony Palace! 🐴

The children got stuck in and enjoyed getting hands-on with all things ponies! From grooming the ponies and mixing up their feed to making hay nets and even having a go at poo scooping! 🪣🌾

And, of course, the highlight of the morning was that everyone got to enjoy a ride of their very own! 🐎🥰

A brilliant morning full of new experiences, learning new skills, getting involved and making so
me lovely memories! 💛

26/10/2026

🌿🍂 Forest School Fun! 🍂🌿

What a lovely day exploring the woods and getting creative! 🥰

The children enjoyed lots of wonderful activities, including:
🕷️ Potato printing spiders
🎨 Getting creative with clay
🪄 Wand making
🌿 Potion making
👾 Making spooky creatures

There was plenty of imagination, creativity and outdoor fun along the way! 🍁✨

❤️ To top off a lovely day, we also had the opportunity to see the beautiful memorial tree and plaque dedicated to Helen, who was such a big part of Artz for many years. It was a really special moment to remember someone who gave so much to Artz. 🌳❤️

A lovely day full of creativity, nature and special memories. 💚

26/10/2026

It will be smiles and laughter all the way with our Halloween inspired art and bouncy castle games this Friday 12.30pm to 4.30pm at Stour Connect in Sturminster Newton - and with time for a dip in the pool too! Four hours of brilliant fun with our Artz+Sportz+ and Action Van teams. A couple of place remaining, please email [email protected] to book.

19/10/2026

Bookings for November Saturday sessions now open, our apologies for the delay in getting these out - please book quick!

05/10/2026

What a phenomenal response to our October half term activities, all sessions pretty much full, but there are a few spaces remaining on our spooky crafts and splash fun at Sturminster Newton.

Join us and make a haunted cardboard box - will it be a house, a ship or even a castle - that's up to you! You can also make a spooky mono print, or just draw your favourite Halloween thing. A playful, creative session where children can follow their own ideas.

Then its time for bouncy castle fun and a dip in the lovely, warm, hydrotherapy pool.

📆 Friday 30 October
⏰ 12.30pm to 4.30pm
📍Stour Connect, Sturminster Newton
🎯 Ages 5-17 years
🦽 Wheelchair accessible

Spooky arts, splashing fun! 💜

10/09/2026

Our October Half Term activity programme is now out! Five days of great sessions with our wonderful Artz+ Sportz+ team. 💜

See comments for link to full programme - as always places are limited, so please email [email protected] once you have looked at the programme to register interest - details of the booking process are in the programme. 💛

10/09/2026

Dear Parents and Carers,

Artz+ Sportz+ Xtra programme has now arrived hot off the press for October!!

For all bookings please email us at [email protected] with the following details;
Please include your name and child’s/children’s name, telephone number and what dates you wish to request.
Bookings close on Wednesday 23 September and allocation will take place on Thursday 24 September . Any remaining places will be advertised on Facebook.
Please note you can now request to book 1,2, or 3 of these sessions.
These sessions are for 5-17 year olds.
All bookings must be sent via email.
Look forward to hearing from you!
Kind Regards
Artz+ Sportz+

Address

Dorset Council
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Telephone

+441305252250

Website

https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/sport-leisure/artz-sportz

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