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These factsheets provide basic information on leisure facilities that may be of
interest to PAMIS families in the Glasgow area.
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Adapted bikes –
Specialist playgrounds –
Swimming pools with specialist changing facilities etc. Out on the water –
Leisure centres with indoor activities –
Toy libraries –
Wheelchair Ice-skating –
Adapted toys and leisure equipment –
After school, weekend and holiday clubs –
Cinemas Shopping centres –
Adventure/theme parks –
Adaptive Ski-ing Abseiling Disabled scouts Indepen-dance Holidays and short breaks Information providers -
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We are keen to get feedback on the accessibility and quality of these facilities
so please pass us any comments if you use any of them. We would also like
to include any of your own favourite leisure activities, so please also let us
have any relevant information that isn’t already listed and we will add it in
when we next update the factsheets.
For further information on particular facilities, please call the numbers listed.
For more general information on leisure facilities contact PAMIS on:
Tel: 0141 572 0782 or Email: glasgow@pamis@btconnect.com
This factsheet is also available from the PAMIS website: www.pamis.org.uk
We recommend phoning in advance to check availability of equipments etc. 1
Please also give us any feedback you have on any of these facilities.
© PAMIS
Updated 2012
Adapted bikes
The duet bike
The side by side bike
Castle Semple Visitor Centre
Lochlip Road
Lochwinnoch
PA12 4EA
Tel: 01505 842882
Website: www.clydemuirshiel.co.uk
Has one side by side bike and two duet bikes, as well as tandem bikes and a range of
mountain bikes for hire for all the family. There is a long, flat path around the Loch for
easy cycling. Accessible café. Disabled toilets but no changing bench or hoist in them.
For further details - and to arrange a hire, go to website: www.cyclerepairman.co.uk or
contact Martin on 07867 790 889.
See also section on ‘Out on the water’.
Eglinton Country Park
Irvine
KA12 8TA
Tel: 01294 551776
Website: www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
One four-wheeled therapy Dual Cycle available for hire which can be used by a
therapist/driver and disabled rider. Also one trike unit with back support, seat belt and foot
clamps. Photo ID may be needed to hire. Electric scooter for hire but booking is required
in advance by calling the park. Visitor centre and café are wheelchair accessible. Toilet
facilities with tracking hoist and height adjustable changing bench are available in the Park
Rangers’ Office, next to the Visitor Centre. Access to these facilities can be obtained by
contacting the on-site member of staff, 7 days per week 9am – 4.30pm. It is advisable to
phone the park to let them know you will need access to these facilities.
Visitor Centre/Park Rangers’ Office: open Wednesday – Sunday, 9am - 4.30pm.
Eglinton Country Park: open all year round, dawn till dusk.
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Please also give us any feedback you have on any of these facilities.
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Adapted bikes (continued)
Strathclyde Country Park
Motherwell
ML1 3BZ
Tel: 01698 402060
Website: www.scotlandsthemepark.com
One side by side bike and two duet bikes available for hire, as well as mountain bikes for
all the family. There is a long, flat path around the loch for easy cycling. Accessible
upstairs café (although the lift is a bit small). Wheelchair accessible toilet facilities but no
hoist or changing bench – and only big enough for one carer.
See also section on “Out on the water.”
FreeWheel North is based at the Glasgow Green Cycling Centre (next to Templeton
Business Centre). They have a range of cycles available for use by all, including a
number suitable for people with a range of disabilities. Schools and groups are welcome
as well as individuals and families.
There is a smooth cycle path as well as a more ‘off road’ track adjacent to the Centre. But
there is also the option to take the bikes out into Glasgow Green where there are a
number of good cycle paths.
The Cycle Centre is currently open 3 days per week ,with hopes of this increasing to 5
days per week.
To find out more information and to discuss your needs contact:
Norman Armstrong, Project Manager
Tel: 07891 097 936
Email: freewheelnorth@hotmail.com
Website: www.freewheelnorth.org.uk
We recommend phoning in advance to check availability of equipments etc. 3
Please also give us any feedback you have on any of these facilities.
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Updated 2012
Specialist playgrounds
Drumpellier Country Park
Townhead Road
Coatbridge
ML5 1RX
Tel: 01236 422257
Website: www.northlan.gov.uk
Wheelchair accessible, quite flat country park. Includes Interplay, a play area with
facilities for all children, including those with disabilities, with a ‘bucket’ swing with support
harnesses available from the Visitor Centre for a small deposit.
Café open 10.30am - 4.45pm (Winter), 10.30am – 6.45pm (Summer).
Wheelchair accessible toilets but no hoist or changing bench. Disabled parking.
Linn Park Adventure Playground
145 Netherlee Road
Glasgow
G44 3ST
Tel: 0141 633 1493
Website: www.glasgow.gov.uk
Email: play@csglasgow.org
Indoor and outdoor play facilities for children between 5-12 years with additional support
needs, with experienced play workers on site to support and encourage play.
Indoor centre – soft play area, sensory room, a range of toys and musical instruments.
Also more structured indoor games – cirlcle games, story telling, drama games, and arts & crafts.
Outdoor area – wheelchair accessible swing and roundabout as well as slide, swings, climbing
frame and sand pit. There is also a picnic area, and plans for a sensory garden are underway.
Disabled toilets with mobile hoists but no bench. There is a fixed height bench in a back
room behind the toilets.
Open Tuesday – Sunday, with programmed activities throughout the week and during
school holidays. Contact the park for more information about programmes and activities.
Most activities are free to Kidz Card and Glasgow Young Scot card holders.
We recommend phoning in advance to check availability of equipments etc. 4
Please also give us any feedback you have on any of these facilities.
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Updated 2012
Specialist playgrounds (continued)
Reidvale Specialist Playground
62 Garfield Street
Glasgow
G31 1DW
Tel: 0141 550 2320
Website: www.rapa.org.uk
Specialist supervised indoor and outdoor play facility for children with disabilities.
Includes sensory room, ball pool, soft play area, outside fixed play equipment, bouncy castle,
picnic areas, aromatherapy, pool table, computer games, videos, toys and arts & crafts.
Wheelchair accessible toilets with room for 2 carers but no hoist or changing bench.
Membership costs for 6 months are as follows:
Family: £34.00 (waged) £31.50 (unwaged)
Parent and one child: £30.00 (waged) £28.00 (unwaged)
Tollcross Park
254B Wellshot Road
Glasgow
G32 7AX
Tel: 0141 287 5108
Website: www.glasgow.gov.uk
Small play park at the back of the Winter Gardens. Has SMP Mirage inclusive swing and
a Wicksteed inclusive roundabout for one wheelchair. Picture of Wicksteed roundabout
can be found at: http://www.childreninthepicture.org.uk/wheelchairroundabout.htm.
Winter Gardens have wheelchair accessible toilets but no hoist or changing bench.
Victoria Park
Victoria Park Drive North
Glasgow G14 9NQ
Tel: 0141 287 5108
Website: www.glasgow.gov.uk
Park contains maze which is accessible for wheelchairs or can be walked around. Sensory
and tactile play items throughout the maze, good for sensory stimulation and spatial awareness.
Also has see-saw bridge. Wheelchair accessible toilets but no hoist or changing bench.
We recommend phoning in advance to check availability of equipments etc. 5
Please also give us any feedback you have on any of these facilities.
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Updated 2012
Swimming pools with specialist changing
facilities, hoists etc.
Aquatec
1 Menteith Road
Motherwell
ML1 1AZ
Tel: 01698 332828
Website: www.visitscotland.com
Accessible building. Changing area with shower, adjustable bench and mobile hoist if
required. Hoist access to very gently shelving leisure pool.
Separate disabled toilet with fixed height bench, mobile hoist and bin.
Barrhead Sports Centre
Main Street
Barrhead
G78 1SW
Tel: 0141 580 1174
Website: www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
Accessible building. One accessible changing facility with changing bench and pool hoist.
There is also a water-based wheelchair available.
Disabled swimmer sessions are held on the second Sunday in each month, 3.30pm – 5pm.
Free of charge – and no need to book.
Bellahouston Leisure Centre
Bellahouston Drive
Glasgow
G52 1HH
Tel: 0141 276 0767
Website: www.glasgowlife.org.uk
Accessible building. Includes two pools, one large and one small. Accessible changing
room with remote controlled height-adjustable changing bench but no hoist. However it is
possible to transfer people who can weight bear from their chair to the bench or, for those
who cannot weight bear, for them to be slid from their chair to the bench, and the height
then adjusted accordingly. Manual hoist access to pools or ramped access. Water-based
wheelchairs available.
Opening times:
Monday & Wednesday 6.30am – 9.30pm, Tuesday 9.00am – 9.30am, Thursday 6.30am – 4.15pm,
Friday 6.30am – 7.00pm, Saturday 10.00am – 5.00pm, Sunday - 9.00am – 3.30pm.
We recommend phoning in advance to check availability of equipments etc. 6
Please also give us any feedback you have on any of these facilities.
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Updated 2012
Swimming pools with specialist changing facilities,
hoists etc. (continued)
Castlemilk Pool
137 Castlemilk Drive
Glasgow
G45 9TN
Tel: 0141 276 1420 Website: www.glasgowlife.org.uk
Accessible building. Fully accessible Changing Places facilities with height adjustable
changing bench with hoist. Hoist access to pool.
Opening times: Monday 9am – 9pm, Tuesday 7am - 7.45pm, Wednesday 10am – 7.45pm,
Thursday 7am – 7pm, Friday 9am – 9pm, Saturday & Sunday 9am – 4pm.
Eastwood Swimming Pool
Eastwood Recreation Centre
Eastwood Park, Rouken Glen Road
Giffnock
G46 6UG
Tel: 0141 577 4956 Website: www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
Poolside changing room with fixed height changing bench and mobile hoist. Hoist access
to the pools. Floats etc available.
The last Sunday of each month is for disabled swimmers and is free of charge. No need
to book for this.
Gorbals Leisure Centre
275 Ballater Street
Glasgow
G5 0PQ
Tel: 0141 276 1490 Website: www.glasgow.gov.uk
Accessible building. Leisure and competition pools, both with hoists. Changing facilities
and toilets for people with disabilities, both with fixed height changing benches but no
hoist. Lift upstairs to health suite and gym.
John Smith Pool
Stirling Street
Airdrie
ML6 0AH
Tel: 01236 750130
Website: www.northlan.gov.uk
Accessible building. Ramp and hoist access to pool and water-based wheelchair available. Ramp
to lower level to gym and sauna. Wheelchair accessible toilets but no hoist or changing bench.
Changing facilities have a single bed inside a large cubicle but no hoist or bench.
We recommend phoning in advance to check availability of equipments etc. 7
Please also give us any feedback you have on any of these facilities.
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Updated 2012
Swimming pools with specialist changing facilities,
hoists etc. (continued)
Lagoon Leisure Centre
11 Christie Street
Paisley
PA1 1NB
Tel: 0141 889 4000 Website: www.renfrewshireleisure.com
Accessible building. Accessible changing and showering facilities with toilets all in one area.
Toilets have height adjustable bench but no hoist. Shower facilities have no bench or hoist
but have 2 plastic chairs if person needs to be transferred from the wheelchair. Beached
area at one end of pool which allows wheelchair access to pool. Water-based wheelchair
available. No hoist. Steam room. Accessible café.
Play Drome, The Aqua & Sports Experience
2 Abbotsford Road
Clydebank
G81 1PA
Tel: 0141 951 4321 Website: www.west-dumbarton.gov.uk
Accessible building. Leisure pool has beach area allowing wheelchair access and water
wheelchair available. Hoist available for entry to 25m competition pool - ask reception on
arrival and it will be set up for you. Pool-side changing room with shower, shower trolley
bed, shower wheelchair, mobile hoist, sanitact bin and toilet (accessed by Radar key).
Accessible toilet with shower and height adjustable shower bed trolley, mobile trolley hoist,
toilet and sanitact bin (accessed by Radar key). Booking is required if use of hoist is
required.
Pollok Swimming Pool
27 Cowglen Road
Glasgow
G53 6EW
Tel: 0141 276 6878
Website: www.glasgowlife.org.uk
Accessible building. Pool has been refurbished and access is good. There is a long
beach area and wave machine. Good ramped access from changing area.
Wheelchair accessible toilets with shower chair but no hoist in toilet next to wet area.
Changing facilities have no bench or hoist.
We recommend phoning in advance to check availability of equipments etc. 8
Please also give us any feedback you have on any of these facilities.
© PAMIS
Updated 2012
Swimming pools with specialist changing facilities,
hoists etc. (continued)
Scotstoun Leisure Centre
Danes Drive
Glasgow
G14 9HU
Tel: 0141 276 1620
Website: www.glasgowlife.org.uk
Accessible building. Accessible changing facilities with a fixed bench but no hoist. Manual pool
hoist available. Wheelchair accessible toilets but no changing bench or hoist.
Time Capsule
Buchanan Street
Coatbridge
ML5 1DL
Tel: 01236 449572
Website: www.thetimecapsule.info
Accessible building. Changing area with a fixed height bench and a mobile hoist can be
provided. Ramp and hoist access to pools. Part of a larger leisure complex with a variety of
activities for all ages and abilities. Wheelchair accessible toilets but no hoist or changing bench.
Tollcross Park Leisure Centre
Wellshot Road (at junction with Tollcross Road)
Glasgow
G32 7QR
Tel: 0141 276 0800
Website: www.glasgow.gov.uk
Accessible building. Disabled changing room with fixed height changing bench but no hoist.
Wheelchair accessible toilets but no hoist or changing bench. Manual hoist access to pool.
Water - based wheelchairs available for use.
Tryst Sports Centre
Tryst Walk
Cumbernauld
G67 1EW
Tel: 01236 728138 Website: www.northlan.gov.uk
Accessible building. Tracking hoist to 3 pools and fixed shower bed in changing facilities.
Wheelchair accessible toilets but no changing bench or hoist.
We recommend phoning in advance to check availability of equipments etc. 9
Please also give us any feedback you have on any of these facilities.
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Updated 2012
Out on the water
Castle Semple Visitor Centre
Lochip Road
Lochwinnoch
PA12 4EA
Tel: 01505 842882
Website: www.clydemuirshiel.co.uk
Has completely wheelchair accessible motor boat available for trips on Castle Semple Loch.
Booking is required at a cost of £20 for 2 wheelchair users and 2 carers for 30 minutes.
Kayaks also available for hire which can be fitted with support seating if required. Costs to
hire kayaks with an instructor start at £14 per hour but prices would be calculated to
individual booking requirements. There is one hoist on the pontoon that allows for full
access into the kayaks.
Accessible café on site. Disabled toilets but no hoist or changing bench.
See also section on ‘Adapted Bikes’.
Strathclyde Country Park
Motherwell
ML1 3BZ
Tel: 01698 402060
Website: www.northlan.gov.uk
Has speed boats and fun boats that are accessible as a hoist is available for transfers.
Prices – Adult £3.25 and Child £1.65.
Accessible café upstairs - accessible by lift, but lift is quite small.
See also section on ‘Adapted Bikes’.
We recommend phoning in advance to check availability of equipments etc. 10
Please also give us any feedback you have on any of these facilities.
© PAMIS
Updated 2012
Leisure centres with indoor activities
Gorbals Leisure Centre
275 Ballater Street
Glasgow
G5 0PQ
Tel: 0141 276 1490
Website: www.glasgowlife.org.uk
Accessible building. Lift to upstairs health suite and gym. Accessible toilets including
fixed height changing bench but no hoist.
Activities on offer for disabled patrons:
Monday: 1100-1230 Disability Exercise
Tuesday: 1200-1400 Boccia (wheelchair bowls)
Sunday: 1200-1400 Tennis
Sunday: 1400-1600 Multi Sports (various games)
Tollcross Park Leisure Centre
Wellshot Road (at junction with Tollcross Road)
Glasgow
G32 7QR
Tel: 0141 276 0800 Website: www.glasgowlife.org.uk
Has ‘boccia’ bowls class for people with any level of disability, appropriate support if
needed, Tuesdays 1.30pm - 2.30pm.
Fitness classes for people with disabilities Mondays 11am - 12 noon.
Tea dance for people with disabilities Fridays 1pm – 3pm.
MATP (Motor Activity Training Programme)
MATP was devised by Special Olympics America and allows people with profound and complex
disabilities to take part as athletes in a wide range of specially adapted sports. It encourages
people to stretch their abilities and compete with, not against, others with similar skills.
MATP is tailored to individual needs and abilities and emphasises personal achievement.
There are three levels for each event. Each event is non-competitive and can be tailored
to each individual to allow participation.
Events include: Log Roll, Beanbag Lift, Ball Lift, Ball Kick, Ball Strike, Ball Push,
Wheelchair push propel and ten-pin bowling.
If you are interested in finding out more about MATP or to take part in a session contact:
Mary Martin Tel: 07791 224 723
Email: stalis.crete@yahoo.co.uk
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Please also give us any feedback you have on any of these facilities.
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Updated 2012
Toy libraries
Sense Scotland
43 Middlesex Street
Kinning Park
Glasgow G41 1EE
Tel: 0141 429 0294
Website: www.sensescotland.org.uk
Has a range of toys available for loan through the Sense Scotland Parent Enabler Project.
Most toys are suitable for those with a visual or hearing impairment.
Items include UV toys, physio balls, musical instruments/toys, cause & effect toys, visual
toys, and art & craft resources, range of books /sensory stories and fibre optic items.
These toys are in great demand so check with Sense regarding current availability.
Special Toys Educational Postal Service (STEPS)
Tel: 01803 214124
Website: www.stepscharity.org
Email: info@stepscharity.org
STEPS offers hundreds of toys and switches on loan, just like Blockbuster or any lending
library. All the toys work with switches so there will always be something new for the
children to play with.
Additionally STEPS adapts mainstream toys so that, with a special external switch,
children can play independently by switching on the toy by squeezing, pressing, bashing. .
. . using any movement the child has!
Membership is available to individuals, organisations and schools.
We recommend phoning in advance to check availability of equipments etc. 12
Please also give us any feedback you have on any of these facilities.
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Updated 2012
Wheelchair Ice-skating
Braehead Ice Rink
Braehead Shopping Centre
Kings Inch Road
Braehead
G51 4BS
Tel: 0141 886 8300
Website: www.braehead-arena.co.uk
People in manual wheelchairs are welcome on to the ice in their chair. But powered
wheelchairs are not permitted on the ice.
The attendant, who has to wear skates, pays the normal skating fee - but the person with
the disability pays a ‘concessionary rate.’
Check website for public skating times as these vary. ‘Off peak’ times are usually more
suitable for disabled skaters.
Wheelchair accessible toilet available near to ice rink, but without a changing bench or
hoist. However there is a Changing Places toilet with height adjustable changing bench
and hoist in Braehead shopping centre. For more information go to the customer service
desk on the upper mall.
We recommend phoning in advance to check availability of equipments etc.
Please also give us any feedback you have on any of these facilities
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Updated 2012
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Adapted toys and leisure equipment
Disability Equipment Register
Tel: 01454 318818
Website: www.disabilityequipment.org.uk
Email: disabreg@blueyonder.co.uk
A not-for-profit organisation providing a service for disabled people and their families to enable
them to buy and sell items of used disability equipment on a direct one-to-one basis. Items
include hoists, bathroom equipment, furniture, adapted vehicles and wheelchairs.
Special Toys Educational Postal Service (STEPS)
Tel: 01803 214124
Website: www.stepscharity.org
Email: info@stepscharity.org
STEPS offers hundreds of toys and switches on loan, just like Blockbuster or any lending
library. All the toys work with switches so there will always be something new for the
children to play with. Additionally STEPS adapts mainstream toys so that, with a special
external switch, children can play independently by switching on the toy by squeezing,
pressing, bashing. . . . using any movement the child has!
Membership is available to individuals, organisations and schools.
Rompa
Tel: 0845 230 1177
Website: www.rompa.com
Email: sales@rompa.com
Rompa provides a range of multi-sensory equipment.
The Big Sensory Plus Catalogue
Tel: 0800 212709
Website: www.sensoryplus.co.uk
Email: sales@sensoryplus.co.uk
Provider of a range of multi-sensory equipment
SpaceKraft
Tel: 01274 581007
Website: www.spacekraft.co.uk
Email: enquiries@spacekraft.co.uk
Provider of a range of multi-sensory equipment.
We recommend phoning in advance to check availability of equipments etc.
Please also give us any feedback you have on any of these facilities
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Updated 2012
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After school, weekend and holiday clubs
Barnardos Apna Project
www.barnardos.org.uk/apna
The Apna Project offers a wide range of support services to black and minority ethnic
(BME) families, who have special needs children, aged 0-19 years, and living in Glasgow.
Apna South, Tel: 0141 423 9225
After school club – runs twice weekly for children and young people aged 5 – 19, wih
special needs, and from BME backgrounds. There is a focus on ‘child-centred’ play and
all activities are supported by Barnardos staff.
Playscheme – runs during all school holidays. A range of fun activities and outings are
arranged by the staff.
Chandni Girls Group - meets once a week for girls with learning disabilities and their
siblings aged 10 to 19 years. There are a wide range of activities which aim to promote the
well-being of the girls within the local community.
Apna North, Tel: 0141 352 9847
Replicates some of the services provided by Apna South – contact the North team for
more information.
Buddies Clubs and Services
Contact: Jane Hook Tel: 0141 434 0201
Email: buddies@buddiesglasgow.org.uk
Clubs: After school clubs, evening youth clubs and young adult clubs, Sunday afternoon club.
All term-time only and take place in Netherton Community Centre in Glasgow.
Holiday play schemes, Young Adult College break schemes - these are during school
and college breaks.
Community outreach - this is a 52 week service day, evening, and weekends according
to need and tailored to meet individual requirements.
Escort duties - to and from Schools, colleges, day centres and respite care centres as required.
Adventure breaks - Monday - Friday or Thursday – Monday, or tailored to meet
individual needs.
Nursery/pre-school - baby places available to social work and other agencies and our 3-5
room is in partnership with Glasgow city.
All of these services are for children and young people affected by disability.
We recommend phoning in advance to check availability of equipments etc.
Please also give us any feedback you have on any of these facilities
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After school, weekend and holiday clubs (continued)
The GESH (Greater Easterhouse Supporting Hands)
Contact: Maureen Ferrie
Tel: 0141 774 7261
Email: gesh79@aol.com
The GESH provides training, social and recreational services to people with physical and
learning disabilities. Contact Maureen Ferrie for more information.
The centre is open Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm and 6 – 10pm.
Premises are wheelchair friendly.
Fair Deal (Social & Leisure Options)
355a Tormusk Road, Castlemilk
Tel: 0141 634 4996
www.fair-deal.org/social-leisure-options
Fair Deal offers a full range of activities for adults with a range of disabilities scheduled
over 7 days a week – called ‘Out and About’. You can pick and choose what you want to
be involved in.
They provide indoor and outdoor activities that cater for most hobbies and interests that
people have. It is best to visit the Fair Deal website to get an up to date Social and
Leisure Programme and the costing for each activity.
Disability Community Possil
74 Closeburn Street
Glasgow
G22 5ST
Tel: 0141 336 3562
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Email info@disabilitycommunity.org.uk
Monday nights – Innovate Club (16-25years)
‘Out & about’ Initiative (6-18years)
Tuesday Teens Youth Club (11-18years)
Wednesday nights – Energize Club (over 25years)
For more info contact Centre Manager.
We recommend phoning in advance to check availability of equipments etc.
Please also give us any feedback you have on any of these facilities
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Updated 2012
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Cinema
Free Cinema passes for carers!
The Cinema Exhibitors’ Association Card (CEA card) is a national card which entitles the
card holder to one free ticket for the person accompanying them to the cinema. The card
is open to anyone who is in receipt of Disability Living Allowance or Attendance Allowance
or who is Registered Blind.
Apply for a card online at www.ceacard.co.uk Cards are valid for 1 year and cost £5.50.
All Cineworld and Odeon cinemas recognise the card and are valid at all times.
For more information about your local cinema, their facilities and the screenings visit:
www.cineworld.co.uk
www.odeon.co.uk
More information on cinema access available by phoning: 0151 348 8020 or checking
the website: www.yourlocalcinema.com
Website also includes details of films currently showing as well as local cinema information.
Glasgow Kidz Card
Anyone aged 5 – 11 years, living or attending school within the Glasgow City Council
boundary, can obtain a Glasgow Kidz Card free of charge.
Young Scot Card
Free to anyone aged 12-18 living or attending school within Glasgow
City Council.
Card holders benefit from lots of special offers around Glasgow.
To find out more information about discounts or how to apply visit:
www.glasgow.gov.uk and search ‘glasgow kidz’ or ‘young scot’ for more details.
Alternatively, email: kidzcard@glasgowlife.org.uk or youngscot@glasgowlife.org.uk
or phone 0141 276 0727.
We recommend phoning in advance to check availability of equipments etc.
Please also give us any feedback you have on any of these facilities
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Updated 2012
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Shopping centres
Braehead Shopping Centre
Kings Inch Road
Glasgow G51 4BN
Tel. 0141 885 1441
Customer Information Desk 0141 885 4600
Website: www.braehead.co.uk
Braehead’s Shopmobility service allows easier access to its shopping and leisure facilities,
for anyone who finds it difficult to get around. Manual and electric wheelchairs, and electric
scooters, available on loan and free of charge to members and non-members*.
Shopmobility is located on level 1A of the Blue Car Park. There are 19 designated parking
spaces for Shopmobility members hiring mobility equipment, with 650 disabled parking
spaces. There is also a taxi drop off bay.
Becoming a member of shopmobility
Customers who shop regularly might like to register with Shopmobility. This allows you the
added facility of being able to book wheelchairs in advance and reserve a car parking
space if you are hiring mobility equipment. To download a registration form please click
the link on the web page. *Please note - two forms of identification (for the person using
the equipment) are required when registering for membership or hiring powered equipment
for a one off visit. Customers will also be asked to complete a disclaimer form.
Wheelchair accessible toilets, a disabled toilet with height adjustable changing bench and
hoist is being built and will be completed by the end of September 2009.
Shopmobility is open:
Monday-Friday: 10am-9pm
Saturday: 9am-6.30pm
Sunday: 10am-6pm
For more information on Shopmobility call: 0141 885 4630
Assisted Changing Room
This FREE easy to use facility is ideal for disabled customers who require to be changed
when visiting Braehead.
The room comprises of an Arjo-Concerto changing bed (weight capacilty 23.5 stone), as
well as a disabled toilet and wash hand basin (fitted with an Arjo-Minstrel manual hoist,
weight capacity 25.2 stone). Customers need to use their own sling for the hoist, as this is
not provided, and it has to be Arjo-Minstrel compatible.
Registration is easy - for use of the changing room, simply fill in the membership form at
the customer service desk on the upper mall. Please bring two types of identification, one
must have your address, i.e. passport/driving license/utility bill/bank card/employee id
badge/card. Our staff will then issue you with your membership card and number.
We recommend phoning in advance to check availability of equipments etc.
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You’ll also be asked to complete a disclaimer form, for use of the powered equipment and
changing bed. To use the facility thereafter, you’ll only be required to show your
membership card at the customer service desk. You can contact the customer service
desk on 0141 885 4600.
You’ll find the changing room within the baby change area on the upper mall. The key for
the room is held at the customer service desk and issued whenever you sign in.
The opening times for the assisted changing room are:
Monday – Friday 10.00am – 9.00pm
Saturday 9.00am - 6.30pm
Sunday
10.00am – 6.00pm
Buchanan Galleries
220 Buchanan Street
Glasgow G1 2FF
Tel: 0141 333 9898
Website: www.buchanangalleries.co.uk
Buchanan Galleries has over 80 stores including John Lewis, Open, Boots, H & M, Next
and Sainsbury’s. Has own car park with Orange and European Blue Badge spaces, some
with direct access to Shopmobility service on the ground floor (near John Lewis).
Shopmobility also has access from Car Park level 2.
Shopmobility’s booking hotline is 0141 332 3635/3520.
Disabled toilets on ground, first and second floors and level 2 of car park but they don’t
have a changing bench or hoist.
Silverburn
Barrhead Road
Glasgow G53 6QR
Tel: 0141 880 3200
Website: www.silverburn.com
Accessible building and cafes. Dedicated parking spaces. Disabled toilets with fixed
height changing benches but no hoist. Free access to manual wheelchairs, powered
wheelchairs and electric scooters for people with limited mobility.
Monday to Friday: 10am -9pm
Saturday: 9am - 7pm
Sunday: 10am - 6pm
To contact Shopmobility or to book a shuttle in advance of your visit:
Tel: 0141 880 3200/3233
Fax: 0141 880 3201
Email: shopmobility@silverburn.com
We recommend phoning in advance to check availability of equipments etc.
Please also give us any feedback you have on any of these facilities
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East Kilbride Shopping Centre
300 Cornwall Street
East Kilbride
G74 1LL
Tel: 0845 330 3828
Website: www.shopek.co.uk
An accessible centre with a range of shops and eating venues. Also has a bingo hall,
cinema, ice rink and soft play area.
There are 5 disabled toilets within the centre. Only one toilet (upper level of Centre West,
next to Debenhams) has adult changing facilities but no hoist.
Opening hours for the centre:
Monday – Wednesday: 9am – 6pm, Thursday: 9am – 8pm, Friday & Saturday: 9am -6pm,
Sunday: 11am – 5pm.
Shopmobility services are available. Contact: 01355 571300 or visit
www.eastkilbrideshopmobility.co.uk for more information.
St Enoch Centre
St Enoch Square
Glasgow
G1 4BW
Tel: 0141 204 3900
Website: www.st-enoch.co.uk
An accessible centre with a range of shops and eating venues in the city centre of
Glasgow. The centre has a large multi-storey car park with designated disabled parking
bays that leads directly into the shopping centre.
There are disabled toilet facilities spread across three floors. There is a fully accessible
Changing Places toilet, with hoist and height adjustable changing bench situated at
the rear of the Food Hall. Access to this toilet is by Radar key. Key can be obtained
from any member of staff in the Food Hall or at the Information Desk on the ground
floor if you do not have your own.
Opening hours are: Monday – Wednesday: 9am – 6pm, Thursday: 9am – 8pm,
Friday and Saturday: 9am -6pm, Sunday: 10am – 6pm.
Shopmobility services are available in the centre – Tel: 0141 285 3734
We recommend phoning in advance to check availability of equipments etc.
Please also give us any feedback you have on any of these facilities
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Adventure/Theme Parks
Blair Drummond Safari & Adventure Park
Blair Drummond
By Stirling
FK9 4UR
Tel: 01786 841 456
Website: www.blairdrummond.com
Accessible park for people with special or supported needs, with exception of boat trip.
Wheelchairs available for hire.
All toilet blocks have disabled facilities/access but they don’t have a hoist or changing
bench.
Entry costs:
Disabled people (age 15+) = £11.95
Carers (accompanying disabled person) = £8.50 (ID required to gain entry at this price).
Adult s = £12.95
Children (3 -14 inclusive) = £9.90
Children under 3 = Free.
We recommend phoning in advance to check availability of equipments etc.
Please also give us any feedback you have on any of these facilities
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Adaptive Ski-ing
Disability Snowsport UK (DSUK) are able to provide adaptive ski lessons and equipment
to people with disabilities.
PAMIS have had several successful sessions with DSUK at Xscape at Braehead. The
facility at Xscape provides the opportunity for skiers to experience ski-ing on real snow.
There is a large disabled changing room/toilet within the Sno!zone area at Xscape, but
there is currently no changing bench or hoist.
There is a mobile hoist available for use to allow skiers to transfer from wheelchair to ski
equipment, but users must bring their own sling.
Cost per hour for 1:1 instruction at Xscape: £40 (plus £2.50 for non-DSUK members).
It may be possible for the hour to be shared to allow two skiers half an hour each – you
should contact DSUK to negotiate this.
DSUK are also able to provide adaptive ski lessons at Bellahouston Ski Centre and at
Bearsden (both dry ski slopes) on request.
To arrange adaptive ski sessions contact::
Disability Snowsport UK
Snozone Xscape (Braehead)
Renfrew
PA4 8XQ
Tel: 07802 798 065
Website: www.disabilitysnowsport.org.uk
We recommend phoning in advance to check availability of equipments etc.
Please also give us any feedback you have on any of these facilities
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Abseiling and Climbing
Abseiling outdoors:
The Glasgow Climbing Centre offers qualified instructors who can run abseiling days
at Auchistarry quarry near Kilsyth (just north of Glasgow)
For a group of 10 disabled people including wheelchair users, they advise that you use
3 instructors. For a group of 5 disabled individuals, you will require 2 instructors.
Approximate costs for a day at Auchistarry quarry are:
2 instructors - £520 plus VAT
3 instructors - £780 plus VAT
Activity times on site are: 10am - 4pm
Climbing and abseiling in the Centre:
Access to the building is restricted. Wheelchair users who cannot mobilize
without their wheelchair will not be able to access the building due to the stairs
at the entrance.
Taster session can be booked with 1 instructor and all equipment.
Cost (for up to 6 participants) £90 (£80 if booked online)
Please note people with special needs may require more than 1 instructor, and groups
may need to have less than 6 on a session, but this will depend on ability. Call the
Centre to discuss before booking.
You need to be a competent climber to use the centre without an instructor.
If you would like to arrange any abseiling or climbing sessions contact:
Derek Lawson, Director
Glasgow Climbing Centre
534 Paisley Road West
Glasgow
G51 1RN
Tel: 0141 427 9633
Mobile: 07901 711 045
Email: derek.lawson@glasgowclimbingcentre.co.uk
Website: www.glasgowclimbingcentre.co.uk
We recommend phoning in advance to check availability of equipments etc.
Please also give us any feedback you have on any of these facilities
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Glasgow Disabled Scouts
Glasgow Disabled Scouts provides the opportunity for boys aged 8 -25 years with
physical disabilities and life limiting conditions to be active and adventurous.
The 77th Glasgow Scout Group offers weekly meetings, regular weekend activities,
weekend camps and annual summer camps.
For more information contact:
Michael Shanks, Group Scout Leader
Tel: 0141 562 4010
Email: info@glasgowdisabledscouts.org
Website: www.glasgowdisabledscouts.org
Indepen-dance
“An inclusive dance development company offering creative movement classes to
people with diverse abilities, their carers, family members and volunteers”.
A range of classes are available at a number of locations around the city.
For more information call: 0141 559 4930
Email: enquiries@independance.org.uk
Or visit: www.indepen-dance.org.uk
We recommend phoning in advance to check availability of equipments etc.
Please also give us any feedback you have on any of these facilities
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Holidays & Short Breaks
Shared Care Scotland
Shared Care Scotland has a comprehensive list of holidays and short break options
which you can explore.
For more information tel: 01383 622 462
Website: www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk
The Calvert Trust
The Calvert Trust enables people with disabilities, together with their
families and friends, to achieve their potential through the challenge of
outdoor adventure in the countryside.
They do this by providing:
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A wide range of adventurous outdoor activities, meaningful challenge and
adventure within a framework of safety
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Skilled, qualified and caring staff able to fulfil the needs of visitors
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Accommodation appropriate to the needs of the visitors
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Facilities for families and friends to share the enjoyment and experience
There are 3 activity centres: Kielder, Lake District and Exmoor. Each of the centres offers
a range of short break and activity options.
For more information go to: www.calvert-trust.org.uk
Badaguish
Badaguish is an outdoor activity centre near Aviemore in the Cairngorms National Park,
where people of all abilities can explore, learn and develop new and exciting skills.
Participants are supported by fully trained staff to access adapted activities such as zip
slides, abseiling and canoeing. Badaguish offers a supported respite service and fully
adapted holiday chalets.
For more information:
Tel: 01479 861 285
Website: www.badaguish.org.uk
We recommend phoning in advance to check availability of equipments etc.
Please also give us any feedback you have on any of these facilities
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Information providers
Fiona MacNeil
Sports Equalities Officer
Glasgow Life
20 Trongate
Glasgow
G1 5ES
Tel: 0141 287 5632
Email: fiona.macneil@glasgowlife.org.uk
Website: www.glasgowlife.org.uk
Fiona co-ordinates activities all year round in the leisure centres of Glasgow. She runs
holiday programmes for children affected by disability that can include swimming, arts
workshops, sports and games. Contact Fiona at the above number for further details and
listings of events.
If you would like to know more about local leisure facilities that are not
listed we may be able to help.
PAMIS
Suite 353 - 4th floor
Central Chambers
93 Hope Street
Glasgow G2 6LD
Tel: 0141 572 0782
Email: glasgow@pamis@btconnect.com
Website: www.pamis.org.uk
We recommend phoning in advance to check availability of equipments etc.
Please also give us any feedback you have on any of these facilities
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