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Telford & Wrekin Council’s Arts Development Team are putting on a free Christmas party for children and young people with disabilities at Midnight’s nightclub in Wellington next week and inviting young people and their families to book their places and join in the free fun.

Three parties for the different age groups will be held at Midnights nightclub in Wellington.

Children aged five to 11 are invited to the first party on Tuesday, 15 Dec from 5pm until 7pm.

The party for 12 to 16 –year olds is on Wednesday, 16 Dec 5pm until 7pm and 17 to 24-year olds are invited on the same night but from 8pm to 10.30pm.

The Council’s Arts Development team were successful in gaining funding through Shortbreaks - a national initiative to provide positive activities for children with disabilities.

With the grant, the Council has been working to broaden cultural activities for children with disabilities in their leisure time.

Local group Kreative Kidz – which organises creative activities for young people with disabilities and Club 17 have been running evening workshops with professional artists and DJs to produce visuals for the nightclub and music to be played on the night.

Councillor Miles Hosken, Cabinet Member for Leisure and Culture, said: “This is an excellent opportunity for children and young people with disabilities to get together with people of a similar age and get into the Christmas spirit.

“This Council is committed to providing activities for people of all ages and abilities and the young people have put a lot of hard work into making this event fun and successful.”

Entrance is completely free with one free soft drink being offered per child and further drinks at 50p each.

Attendance must be booked in advance as there are only 200 places at each event.

Call Naomi Middleton, Arts Development Officer for Disability and Vulnerable groups, on 01952 382365 to book a place.