Community Activities
We have formed a group of carers called Autism Family Support Group. We have been supported by Action Together and Tog Mind to form this group. We have currently 18 to 20 carers/ parents and their children who have autism and would like to apply for the grant to carry on the project for 3 months… [READ MORE]
Autism and special need children and families.
Growing, learning, gardening, selling produce and socialising. Anyone resident of Waterhead and surrounding areas.
Weekly community cafe where you can have a hot breakfast and hot drinks for a low cost. There's also a stall selling second hand and nearly new clothes, household items and bric-a-brac.
VENUE AND NEW START DATE TO BE CONFIRMED
Social group for people living with cancer, COPD, strokes, heart disease and other life limiting illnesses. Come and join us for talks, information and activities. Refreshments and help with transport provided.
Online support group runs on Zoom Wednesday fortnightly 12pm-1.30pm. Our groups are informal and supported by a member of staff and volunteers. There are a range of activities including quizzes, speakers, relaxation and art sessions, as well as occasional entertainers.
Being There has a small team of volunteer drivers who can take people with life limiting illnesses to hospital appointments, medical treatment and to our support groups. As well as driving, they are trained to listen and respond in an understanding and empathic way. We try to provide transport to… [READ MORE]
Counselling support for 8 sessions online and face to face. Being Heard is a person-centred counselling service offered by Being There.
Appropriate referrals from health and social welfare professionals and self-referrals are welcome from anyone with a life limiting illness, their carers or family… [READ MORE]
Performing arts project including musical productions for adults with learning disabilities, autism and brain injury.
Free advice and support for adults with learning disabilities, autism and acquired brain injuries.
Examples of the help we can offer:
Making appointments, understanding information/letters, finding other types of support, completing forms.
If you need support with something else, we will… [READ MORE]
Pennine Mencap is offering music therapy in collaboration with Nordoff and Robbins, the UK’s largest music therapy charity.
Music therapist Alan Wells would love to support you to access music making. Individual and group sessions are available, and what we do is up to you: it could be… [READ MORE]
A dance company for adults with learning disabilities, autism and acquired brain injury. Performance opportunities.
Walk or Wheel with us every Monday afternoon. A group designed for people wishing to get more active, socialise and spend time in nature. Aimed at adults with learning disabilities, autism and acquired brain injury.
A group exercise class for adults with learning disabilities, autism and acquired brain injuries.
Cooking activity for adults with learning disabilities, autism and acquired brain injury.
Cook your lunch from scratch and then enjoy eating it with your peers.
A social group for adults with learning disabilities, autism and acquired brain injuries.
Karaoke, Bingo, Pop Quiz, Lunch!
Performing Arts project for adults with learning disabilities, autism and acquired brain injuries.
A friendly independent social group for persons living with dementia and their carers. Weekly Monday Club 1pm to 3pm (closed Bank Holidays) at Denton Methodist Church Hall with live singer, dancing, bingo, quiz and refreshments. £3 donation on door.
Weekly Wednesday session at isaan gym for young people with learning disabilities and a additional needs aged 12-25 years
We provide a social space for people who have Pulmonary Fibrosis. We provide information, advice and guidance on how to manage the condition. Refreshments provided. We have monthly Zoom meetings and monthly Face-to-Face meetings.