Derwen Short Breaks
Short Breaks
Short Breaks is located on the edge of Derwen College’s main campus in Gobowen and offers young adults with learning difficulties and disabilities aged 18+ the opportunity to have a break and enjoy themselves.
Visitors can take part in a range of activities and trips, as well as making use of the campus facilities. Holidays can be a great opportunity to relax with friends, meet new people and explore local attractions.
Visitors will stay in bright, modern residences with single en-suite rooms and will have full use of a communal kitchen and lounge with TV and Wi-Fi. Meals are bespoke to individual preferences and needs.
Experienced care staff are on hand to provide support when required and ensure that visitors get the most out of their holiday.
Visitors can choose from a range of daily activities, which may include basketball, use of the gym, football, day trips to the beach, theme parks and local attractions, shopping, cooking, bowling and visits to the cinema.
Short Breaks are available year-round apart from two weeks closure at Christmas.
For more information, follow the link to the website: Short Breaks and respite holidays in Shropshire for adults aged 18 plus
Telephone: 01691 661234
Email: shortbreaks@derwen.ac.uk
Address: Short Breaks Residence, Agnes Hunt Village, Derwen College, Gobowen, Nr Oswestry, Shropshire SY11 3NB
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Short Breaks
- Telephone
- 01691 661 234 01691 661 234
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shortbreaks@derwen.ac.uk
- Website
- Derwen Short Breaks
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Where to go
- Name
- Short Breaks Residence
- Address
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Agnes Hunt Village
Derwen College
Gobowen
Oswestry
Shropshire - Postcode
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SY11 3NBView SY11 3NB on a map
Costs
- Associated Cost
- Yes
Availability
- Referral not required
- Referral Details
Short Breaks are available year-round apart from two weeks closure at Christmas.
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