“Finally, I have found my people”
Welcome to Tanga!
An inclusive, supportive network for families who have young people aged up to 25, who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Fully inclusive youth & social groups
Since 2019, we have operated a term-time youth and social group for our families. The foundation stone of our charity, this weekly club takes place in Hexham Community Centre and offers a safe, non-judgemental space where parents & carers and siblings & friends get as much benefit as our young people with SEND.
Tanga in the woods
Usually happening in school holidays and sometimes weekends, Tanga in the woods is not your average forest school! Specially thought out and ran by a qualified forest school practitioner with many years’ experience, this is one relaxed day in the woods where everyone can chill out.
Parent & Carer support
We have regular “cuppa and chat” type meetings as well as online support, training and workshops, and access to professionals such as Occupational Therapists. The Tanga team has a wealth of professional and lived experience which we are happy to pass on to help with the complexities surrounding parenting young people with SEND.
Tanga Family weekend away
Around 160 Tanga family members have attended Center Parcs Whinfell Forest for the last 3 years. The value in “strength in numbers” is what makes this trip so special, and thanks to some very generous funders, we heavily subsidise the trip.
Parent & Carer retreats
We hold several retreat days across the year for parents and carers of children with SEND. Examples of these are: woodland retreats and campfire meal, holistic therapy days and pottery making sessions.
Quiet Tanga & daytime sessions
We recognise that some of our activities are very busy and sometimes a bit loud, so we hold quiet sessions for those who prefer a calmer atmosphere.
Our story
Tanga Club was formed in 2019 by a parent of two children - one who is Autistic and one who is Neurotypical. At the time, there was nowhere to take both children together where they could play, make friends and learn with age and ability appropriate activities, where behavioural challenges would be understood and accepted as part of family life with children who have SEND. The founder set about to change all that, creating a place where all children - diagnosed or not, regardless of ability or disability, could meet other families who were experiencing similar issues to them. Starting with a youth and social group in Hexham, Tanga Club was born!
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
March 14th
Tanga Club (limited numbers)
Held in Hexham Community Centre's downstairs hall and adjacent room. Games, art & craft, air hockey, lego, sensory play will all be in the downstairs hall and in the room next door we will have nintendo switches and board games, also pool table to play on.
Tuck shop will be open, with free fruit and squash, free coffee & tea for parents and carers.
PARENTS MUST STAY WITH THEIR CHILDREN PLEASE - we have never operated on anything but a "stay and play" basis, and are not qualified to look after children. Our Youth Workers are here to help but cannot stay with individual children or take children to the toilet etc. These rules are for safeguarding and safety reasons, thank you for your understanding.
Venue
Hexham Community Centre
5.30 - 7pm
March 21st
Tanga Club (limited numbers)
Held in Hexham Community Centre's downstairs hall and adjacent room. Games, art & craft, air hockey, lego, sensory play will all be in the downstairs hall and in the room next door we will have nintendo switches and board games, also pool table to play on.
Tuck shop will be open, with free fruit and squash, free coffee & tea for parents and carers.
PARENTS MUST STAY WITH THEIR CHILDREN PLEASE - we have never operated on anything but a "stay and play" basis, and are not qualified to look after children. Our Youth Workers are here to help but cannot stay with individual children or take children to the toilet etc. These rules are for safeguarding and safety reasons, thank you for your understanding.
Venue
Hexham Community Centre
5.30 - 7pm
March 28th
Tanga Club (limited numbers)
Held in Hexham Community Centre's downstairs hall and adjacent room. Games, art & craft, air hockey, lego, sensory play will all be in the downstairs hall and in the room next door we will have nintendo switches and board games, also pool table to play on.
Tuck shop will be open, with free fruit and squash, free coffee & tea for parents and carers.
PARENTS MUST STAY WITH THEIR CHILDREN PLEASE - we have never operated on anything but a "stay and play" basis, and are not qualified to look after children. Our Youth Workers are here to help but cannot stay with individual children or take children to the toilet etc. These rules are for safeguarding and safety reasons, thank you for your understanding.
Venue
Hexham Community Centre
5.30 - 7pm
April 11th
Tanga Club (limited numbers)
Held in Hexham Community Centre's downstairs hall and adjacent room. Games, art & craft, air hockey, lego, sensory play will all be in the downstairs hall and in the room next door we will have nintendo switches and board games, also pool table to play on.
Tuck shop will be open, with free fruit and squash, free coffee & tea for parents and carers.
PARENTS MUST STAY WITH THEIR CHILDREN PLEASE - we have never operated on anything but a "stay and play" basis, and are not qualified to look after children. Our Youth Workers are here to help but cannot stay with individual children or take children to the toilet etc. These rules are for safeguarding and safety reasons, thank you for your understanding.
Venue
Hexham Community Centre
5.30 - 7pm
April 18th
Tanga in the woods!
Its back! Easter fun in the forest, free play in nature with campfire, pizzas and maybe even 'smores! (included in ticket price).
The Easter bunny is bound to leave some chocolate goodies... Everyone loves to be in the woods, and we can’t wait to welcome you all back again for the best nature-themed chocolatey fun there is to be had!
For adults, the opportunity to meet with parents around the fire and catch up with a cuppa and biscuit while the young people play (parent / carer accompanied please)!
Venue
Target Wood, Hexham
10am - 1.30pm
April 25th
Tanga in the woods!
The second of our Easter half term woodland sessions, come and enjoy a relaxing morning in the woods while your young people play with the art & crafts and play in the woods. There are rope swings, slack lines, a swamp (if the weather is right) and even a massive soft tree to hug.
Food and drinks included in the ticket price for adults and children.
Children must be accompanied by an adult please!
Venue
Target Wood, Hexham
10am - 1.30pm