A SPECIAL event saw hundreds of children with various disabilities having a go at activities usually not available to them.

A total of 174 children took part in the Access Activity Day at the Link Centre, in West Swindon.

Organised by Swindon Borough Council’s sports participation team and the Swindon Advisory Teachers Service, it gave children with a wide range of different disabilities a chance to try something new.

Sam James, a physical disabilities outreach worker, said the youngsters thoroughly enjoyed their chance to take part in some more daring activities.

“The event was attended by 174 students with disabilities including physical impairment, visual impairment and autism,” she said.

“These inclusive days offer students the chance to try activities in a safe and supportive environment, as well as mixing with students from across Swindon, with all different types of disabilities.

“From staff to students, everyone had a good day and thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

“We would like to thank the Tony Long Trust for sponsoring the day, and all the instructors, volunteers, staff and students for making it a day to remember.”

Activities included climbing, dance, trampolining, swimming, boxing and martial arts, croquet, wheelchair rugby and basketball, random run and ice skating.

Yvonne Green, from Crowdys Hill School, said: “There were great activities for the children and everyone had loads of fun, as always.

“Great job done – keep up the brilliant work. A fantastic day.”

And mum Michelle Freeman said: “There was lots to do, great fun as always. It was really lovely as a parent to see.”