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Achieving Aspirations Short Break and Buddies schemes
Achieving Aspirations goes the extra mile, in supporting children and adults with learning disabilities, to live happy lives, close to their family, friends, and those important to them. We promote their progression, enable independence, and celebrate their successes in achieving the most modest to the…StowmarketSuffolkIP14 1PR01449 888110 01449 888110Framework provider of day, evening and weekend activities for people with learning disabilities and autism
Achieving Aspirations goes the extra mile, in supporting children and adults with learning disabilities, to live happy lives, close to their family, friends, and those important to them.
We promote their progression, enable independence, and celebrate their successes in achieving the most modest to the greatest of aspirations.
We also offer the opportunity for over night stays.
Who to contact
- Name
- Achieving Aspirations
- Telephone
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01449 888110
- enquiries@achievingaspirations.uk
- Website
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https://achievingaspirations.org/
Where to go
- Address
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Stowmarket
Suffolk - Postcode
- IP14 1PR
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- Area served
- All Suffolk
Other details
- Age Groups
- 16-25 years, Children (5-11), Adults, Young people
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Avenues East LEISURE - Teaming Up
Teaming Up evenings offer a safe environment for people with disabilities to make new friends. Our group support enhances opportunities for all especially those that may still be wary after the pandemic. Our evening sessions are available in Ipswich, Stowmarket and Bury St Edmunds Running times -…Teaming Up evenings offer a safe environment for people with disabilities to make new friends. Our group support enhances opportunities for all especially those that may still be wary after the pandemic.
Our evening sessions are available in Ipswich, Stowmarket and Bury St Edmunds
Running times - 18:30-21:00 (can vary depending on activity)
All evening sessions are open to anyone over the age of 16 years old.
We offer a range of activities at leisure and entertainment venues for example: bowling, cinema, theatre, meals at local restaurants, swimming, visiting places of interest and much more.
Who to contact
- Name
- Vicky
- Position
- Project coordinator
- victoria.withey@avenuesgroup.org.uk
- Website
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http://www.avenuesgroup.org.uk
- Social Media
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Find us on Facebook
Additional contact
- Name
- The Avenues CSS Team
- css@avenuesgroup.org.uk
Where to go
- Area served
- Mid Suffolk, Ipswich, Stowmarket, West Suffolk, Bury St Edmunds
- Notes
Our venues are always changing depending on area and activity
Days & Times
- Time of day
- Evening
- Session Information
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Our sessions run 18:30-21:00 - Times may vary dependent on activity
Other details
- Table of costs
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Table of costs Amount Cost Type 8 - Cost Details
- From April 2023, our prices will be £8 per session.
- Referral required?
- No
- Age Groups
- 16-25 years, Adults, Young people
- Service users involved in planning
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Yes
Support for people with disabilities
- Conditions Supported
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Autistic spectrum conditions
Communication difficulties
Health conditions
Learning difficulties
Physical disabilities
Sensory impairments
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TOPCATS Choices - Support for young people and adults with additional and complex needs
Topcats offer support for young people and adults with additional needs from the age of 5 years to 30 years old based in Suffolk. We offer a weekly 'Choices' day time group for people who are looking for alternative day care. This group is open…Morton RoadPakefieldSuffolkNR33 0JH079192077771 079192077771Framework provider of day, evening and weekend activities for people with learning disabilities and autism
Topcats offer support for young people and adults with additional needs from the age of 5 years to 30 years old based in Suffolk.
We offer a weekly 'Choices' day time group for people who are looking for alternative day care. This group is open to anyone aged 18 - 30yrs with any additional needs. We base all activities around the group and with a high staff ratio we are able to offer one to one and two to one support and mentoring. Our activities are focused on community access and life skills within a safe environment.
TOPCATS offers fun, friendship and the chance to build transferable life skills in an engaging and welcoming environment. Once a young person has joined Topcats, we ensure that we take time to get to know each individual and make sure they are at ease with staff who will support them to make their own choices.
As a team, it is our primary aim to help each individual develop their own social independence and life skills in order to reach their potential in a supported environment. In addition, we are able to supply young people with a vast range of exciting sensory, art, sport and music equipment, to help them build up their awareness of themselves and the world around them.
You can pop into see us at our premises on Morton Road; the staff are more than happy to meet you and show you around! Alternatively, you can email Anne Marie to discuss things further.
Who to contact
- Name
- Anne Marie Battrick
- Position
- Service Manager
- Telephone
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079192077771
- annemarie@topcats.org.uk
- Website
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https://topcats.org.uk/about/
- Social Media
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Find us on Facebook
- Address
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Topcats HQ
Morton Rd
Pakefield
Lowestoft
Suffolk - Postcode
- NR33 0JH
Where to go
- Name
- Morton Road
- Address
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Morton Road
Pakefield
Suffolk - Postcode
- NR33 0JH
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- Area served
- Saxmundham, Lowestoft, Beccles, Mid Suffolk, Aldeburgh, East Suffolk, Leiston, Oulton Broad, Kessingland, All Suffolk, Southwold, Bungay
- Parking available
- Yes
Days & Times
- Monday to Friday, 9:15am - 2:45pm.
- Time of day
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Afternoon
Morning - Session Information
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Sessions run for 50weeks per year
closing only for Christmas and Bank Holidays
Other details
- Cost Details
- Cost is based on support level required.
- Referral required?
- No
- Age Groups
- 16-25 years, Children (5-11), Adults, Young people
- Accessibility
- Disabled Parking, Wheelchair Access, Adapted Toilet
- Accreditation details
The CHOICES provision is an accredited provision with SCC
- Service users involved in planning
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Yes
Support for people with disabilities
Access Suffolk- Experience of including people with special educational needs and disabilities
See our website for details.
- Contact
- Anne Marie Battrick
- Telephone
- 01502 531897
- annemarie@topcats.org.uk
- Conditions Supported
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Autistic spectrum conditions
Communication difficulties
Learning difficulties
Mental health conditions
Sensory impairments
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Involve Active Ltd
INVOLVE ACTIVE Ltd is a not for profit organisation that is committed to listening to and building on the needs and aspirations of children, young people and adults with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and additional needs. We offer daily programmes and activities for young…5Pinbush CloseCarlton ColvilleLowestoftSuffolkNR33 7NNFramework provider of day, evening and weekend activities for people with learning disabilities and autism
INVOLVE ACTIVE Ltd is a not for profit organisation that is committed to listening to and building on the needs and aspirations of children, young people and adults with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and additional needs.
We offer daily programmes and activities for young people aged 8-25 years and adults in a safe friendly environment, where service users can explore different interests, gain new skills and become more confident to be independent and engaged in the community and world of work.
Our services offer a choice of different activities either based at the Involve Centre Lowestoft or at our outdoor education/enterprise centre Goldcrest at Mutford.
Our service offer supports service users to feel more independent, valued, enabling them to have a voice, be part of a community, less isolated, healthier, increase social engagement, engaged in learning new skills and work experience, becoming better equipped to face the wider world.
We feel passionate about breaking down barriers to participation and enabling everyone the opportunity to be the best they can be.
I set the company up 10yrs ago and has grown from 1 myself and a volunteer delivering 2 sessions a week in a church hall to having two sites the Involve Centre and our new Gold Crest site, 12 staff 6 Trustees and over 40 service users a week accessing our services.
We have an excellent team and strong working partnerships to enable us to support and signpost. We work in partnership with Suffolk County Council, Community Action Suffolk, local job centres, local schools and colleges, the social care team, National Autistic Society, Mencap, Greenlight Trust, Suffolk Carers and Activities Unlimited.
Our staff and volunteers ensure a reflective and safe provision, one that delivers an excellent quality service.
We are a registered Suffolk County Council Adult Day Service provider and also an Activities Unlimited provider. We hold the Disability Confident Employer Award.
We have been funded by ESF, Lottery community fund, local council funding, Children in need, Comic relief, Activities unlimited and many local funders.
We also offer school holiday activities, a monthly social group, social events and family fun days
Please contact us for more details.
Who to contact
- Name
- Bev Jay-Fenn
- Position
- Company Director and founder
- Telephone
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07717 539717
The Involve Centre 01502 501542
- bevinvolve@gmail.com
- Website
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INVOLVE ACTIVE
- Social Media
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Find us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter - Address
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The Involve Centre
5 Pinbush Close
Lowestoft
Suffolk - Postcode
- NR33 7NN
Additional contact
- Name
- Tracey Wragg
- Position
- Centre administrator
- Telephone
- 01502 501542
- tracey@involveactive.co.uk
Where to go
- Name
- The INVOLVE Centre
- Address
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5
Pinbush Close
Carlton Colville
Lowestoft
Suffolk - Postcode
- NR33 7NN
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- Area served
- Lowestoft, Beccles, East Suffolk, Leiston, Halesworth, Oulton Broad, Kessingland, Waveney, Southwold, Bungay
- Venue Email
- info@involveactive.co.uk
- Venue Website
- http://www.involve-active.co.uk
- Parking available
- Yes
- Parking details
- Parking will be available
- Transport
- On a public transport route
- Notes
The INVOLVE Centre is a purpose built Centre set in relaxing gardens and vegetable garden. The Centre has a hall, and disabled access changing room and a reception area.
We pride ourselves on providing a quite relaxing environment that is small and friendly, with different areas that suit our group activities.
Involve Active Ltd has also a second site, GOLDCREST which is a 5 acre plot of land set in the beautiful Suffolk countryside that is rich in wildlife and habitats and has been untouched for 10yrs.
The vision that the service users see is that they will run a garden nursery, family allotment an upcycling project, a family camp site and develop a sensory woodland walk.
We want to develop a project designed and run by young people and adults with additional needs, offering potential job opportunities, work experience and training within horticulture, hospitality, business administration, thereby enabling more people to fulfil their potential.
Goldcrest is a haven, it’s peaceful and promotes wellbeing.
It will be a focal point for the community who can be involved through our volunteering opportunities as well as using the facilities and joining in activities as they develop. Alongside this we will improve a piece of land that has been left to deteriorate and grow somewhat wild, developing it into a useful and pleasant community resource.
Our new Gold Crest site based in Mutford, is an outdoor project, which builds on building employment and enterprise within our garden nursery. We have activities running which explore the world of nature and outdoor learning. There is also a family campsite and respite caravan for hire.
Days & Times
- 10am-3pm Mon - Fri
- Time of day
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Afternoon
Morning - Session Information
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info@involveactive.co.uk
Our STEP Programme is designed to build skills to enable progression for 16+. STEP gives participants the opportunity to develop skills needed to transition into the wider world of independent living and work. we deliver 3 sessions Monday - Wednesday at the INVOLVE Centre NR33 7NN.- Monday is PATHWAYS sessions include building independant life skills, confidence and social skills. Tuesday is SHOWCASE learning skills through creative arts , Wednesday is INSPIRE building confidence and skills through activities such as gardening, crafts, social interaction .
We have social events throughout the year, such as Halloween. valentines, Christmas parties and family fun days too.
We also deliver the HAF Holiday Activities programme for 8+ during the 4 weeks of August 10-3pm and a monthly youth group one evening funded by Activities Unlimited
Our BEE Hive programme on Fridays is based at out outdoor learning centre at Goldcrest NR34 7UU. The session involves opportunities to explore nature, growing plants and veg and learning skills to build things.
Other details
- Table of costs
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Table of costs Amount Cost Type From £15- £75 according to session and needs - Referral required?
- Yes
- Referral and availability notes
You can be referred by any other agency such as the social care team,a school or Camhs.
Family referral or self referrals also welcome.
- Age Groups
- 16-25 years, Children (5-11), Adults, Young people
- Accessibility
- Disabled Parking, Wheelchair Access, Adapted Toilet, Sign Language
- Accreditation details
We are accredited through Suffolk County Council for adult day care provision and also we are an accredited provider through Activities Unlimited.
- Notes
Part of the HAF programme, offering eligible families valuable support in the school holidays, through access to enriching activities alongside healthy meals. Please go to https://HAFSuffolk.suffolk.gov.uk for more information
- Service users involved in planning
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Yes
we include our service users in everything we do, they come up with ideas for funding, resources and sit on interview panels. Feed back is collected after sessions to monitor and evaluate our serviceWe are developing a youth commettee to help plan services.
Support for people with disabilities
Access Suffolk- Experience of including people with special educational needs and disabilities
We offer engagement programmes and activities that enhance social, lesuire and transitional skills for the world of work and independant living.
We have a disabled access changing/toilet and our building is wheelchair assessable.
our staff and volunteers are trained in sign language and send awareness training.
We train our volunteers to support then in developing skills needed to work along side less able young people.
- Contact
- Bev Jay-Fenn
- Telephone
- 07717539717
- bev@involveactive.co.uk
- Conditions Supported
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Autistic spectrum conditions
Communication difficulties
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Ability School of Dance - Autism Movement Therapy, Inclusive/Accessible Ballet, Wellbeing Dance Classes & more
ABILITY SCHOOL OF DANCE offer specialised, inclusive, accessible opportunities to dance, for individuals of all ages and abilities (including D/deaf, Disabled &/ Neurodivergent individuals)! Our classes are specifically tailored to suit those from a wide selection of marginalised groups, who may not otherwise have the opportunity to…Kesgrave High SchoolMain RoadKesgraveIpswichSUFFOLKIP5 2PB07546297808 07546297808ABILITY SCHOOL OF DANCE offer specialised, inclusive, accessible opportunities to dance, for individuals of all ages and abilities (including D/deaf, Disabled &/ Neurodivergent individuals)!
Our classes are specifically tailored to suit those from a wide selection of marginalised groups, who may not otherwise have the opportunity to experience the benefits of dance.
We cover both the creative and technical aspects of movement, in a variety of styles and genres.
Our aim is to promote physical, mental and emotional wellbeing for all of our participants. We achieve this by focusing on multiple skill sets, which in turn also vastly improve the future life prospects of our dancers.
For Autism Movement Therapy (AMT), Inclusive/Accessible Ballet, Wellbeing Dance Classes & more - please get in touch to book onto a free taster session!
AMT is an exciting, innovative approach, combining movement, music and improvisation in a highly structured program, in order to enrich the lives of individuals on the Autism Spectrum.
Supported by academic research, the AMT method is proving to be one of the most effective ways to activate and awaken areas of the brain, which may otherwise remain dormant in these individuals.
AMT works by involving both visual movement mirroring and auditory receptive processing, alongside repetition of progressive patterns and increasingly complex sequences, to stimulate both the left and right hemispheres of the brain simultaneously.
Whereas in Autism, communication between the two hemispheres is impaired, this in turn promotes interhemispheric integration - cognitive re-mapping, made possible by the existence of neuroplasticity - through which both established and new neuronal pathways across the corpus callosum are strengthened.
Ultimately, connectivity and transmission across the whole brain is optimised, enabling individuals on the Autism Spectrum to process information in a far more efficient manner.
AMT has repeatedly been shown to lead to vast improvements in social interaction, self-esteem, behavioural responses, emotional regulation, speech & language comprehension, sensorimotor skills, focus, memory and consequentially, in addition, academic achievement.
Rather than “fixing” autism, AMT aims to empower individuals, enabling them to become more independent and better able to cope in an unpredictable, neurotypical world, therefore allowing them to lead happier, more fulfilling lives.
Who to contact
- Name
- Joanna Haste
- Position
- Dance Teacher & Autism Movement Therapist
- Telephone
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07546297808
- abilityschoolofdance@outlook.com
- Website
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http://www.abilityschoolofdance.co.uk
- Social Media
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Find us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter - Address
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Kesgrave High School
Main Road
Kesgrave
Ipswich
SUFFOLK - Postcode
- IP5 2PB
Where to go
- Name
- Dance Studio & Drama Studio
- Address
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Kesgrave High School
Main Road
Kesgrave
Ipswich
SUFFOLK - Postcode
- IP5 2PB
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- Area served
- Ipswich, East Suffolk, Woodbridge, Felixstowe, Kesgrave
- Parking available
- Yes
- Parking details
- Parking available in the school car park
- Notes
DISABLED PARKING, ACCESS & TOILET AVAILABLE
Days & Times
- Open every day for contacting
- Time of day
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Afternoon
Morning
Evening - Session Information
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Classes on Saturday mornings & Mondays/Thursdays After-School
Other details
- Table of costs
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Table of costs Amount Cost Type £5.50-6.50 - Cost Details
- Usually paid half-termly
- Referral required?
- No
- Age Groups
- 16-25 years, Children (5-11), Adults, Young people
- Accessibility
- Disabled Parking, Wheelchair Access, Adapted Toilet, Sign Language
- Notes
Everyone is welcome - we will adapt our classes to suit your needs!
- Service users involved in planning
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Yes
Support for people with disabilities
Access Suffolk- Experience of including people with special educational needs and disabilities
We offer specialised, inclusive opportunities to dance, for individuals of all ages and abilities.
Our classes are specifically tailored to suit those from a wide selection of marginalised groups, who
may not otherwise have the opportunity to experience the benefits of dance.
Our manager/teacher is trained in Autism Movement Therapy and has vast experience in working with individuals with additional needs.
All assistants/volunteers take part in a training day in which they learn all about autism and our work and policies.
- Contact
- Joanna Haste
- Telephone
- 07546297808
- abilityschoolofdance@outlook.com
- Conditions Supported
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Autistic spectrum conditions
Communication difficulties
Health conditions
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The Befriending Scheme
The Befriending Scheme provides friendship and learning opportunities for adults (16yrs+) from vulnerable groups, including those with mental health needs, as well as our existing members with learning disabilities. We also offer various volunteering opportunities. Our One to One Befriending service is only for those…1The CroftSudburySuffolkCO10 1HN01787 371333 01787 371333Framework provider of day, evening and weekend activities for people with learning disabilities and autism
The Befriending Scheme provides friendship and learning opportunities for adults (16yrs+) from vulnerable groups, including those with mental health needs, as well as our existing members with learning disabilities. We also offer various volunteering opportunities.
Our One to One Befriending service is only for those who have a Learning Disability / Autism AND are experiencing feelings on loneliness.
THE ONE TO ONE SERVICE IS OPEN FOR NEW REFERRALS.
We also provide a Telephone Befriending Service - open to referrals from adults experiencing loneliness and isolation regardless of disability.
The Befriending Scheme began life in 1989 as West Suffolk Befriending Scheme. Our core activities are regular drop-in centres, known as Hubs, building meaningful one-to-one friendships between vulnerable people and volunteer befrienders and evening Out and About Groups.
Our regular drop-in centres, known as Hubs, provide a place for our members to learn new skills, have fun and make friends. Hub Groups run at five locations across Suffolk, the range of activities on offer is increasing all the time. Our members try their hands at an ever changing range of activities such as; drama, sports, music, crafts, and enjoy games, cooking and relaxing over tea and biscuits.
HUB GROUPS
Each Hub is run by a TBS Area Coordinator and supported by a team of dedicated volunteers. There are between 8 - 25 members at every Hub aged between 18 and 80!
Our Hubs are located across Suffolk, so there’s sure to be one nearby.
We also run a community care farm
- Friends Community Farms - Red Rose Community Farm in Lindsey Tye.
OUT & ABOUT GROUPS
(Our Out & About service gives Hub members a chance to enjoy being part of their community and get to know their local area.)
Sessions are held in the evenings and at weekends, including trips to the cinema and local snooker club, fish and chip suppers, tenpin bowling, swimming and pub quiz nights. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy these simple activities and gain a sense of social inclusion.
Little Steps Together
We run two free, weekly parent and baby/toddler groups in Sudbury, funded by Children In Need.
Tuesdays at Hive Community Hub 9.15am - 11.15am
Fridays at The Phoenix Family Hub 9.15am - 11.15am.Join the facebook group - Little Steps Together
Please visit our website for more details.
www.thebefriendingscheme.org.uk
or contact The Befriending Scheme Office on: 01787 371333.
Who to contact
- Name
- Cat Davison / Claire Gorham
- Position
- Administrators
- Telephone
-
01787 371333
- info@thebefriendingscheme.org.uk
- Website
-
www.thebefriendingscheme.org.uk
- Social Media
-
Find us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter
Where to go
- Name
- The Befriending Scheme - Head Office
- Address
-
1
The Croft
Sudbury
Suffolk - Postcode
- CO10 1HN
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- Area served
- All Suffolk
- Venue Email
- info@thebefriendingscheme.org.uk
- Venue Website
- http://www.thebefriendingscheme.org.uk
- Parking details
- Parking available in various free car parks around Sudbury Town, although please note- you must print a free ticket and display in your car at the free car parks
- Restrictions to access
- People aged 16 plus with learning disabilities
Days & Times
- Office open weekdays Monday to Friday 9AM - 5PM
- Time of day
-
Afternoon
Morning - Session Information
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Please see our website for our timetable of activities and groups.
Other details
- Cost Details
- This is a scheme for people with learning disabilities, costs of activities vary and there are different membership options. Pre booking is required and all information is on our website. One to One Befriending Service / Telephone Befriending Service is free (although there is a waiting list).
- Referral required?
- Yes
- Referral and availability notes
To access our hub group services you need to meet our referral criteria. Please see the details of your local hub group for details.
- Age Groups
- 16-25 years, Adults, Young people
- Accreditation details
We are delighted to announce that The Befriending Scheme has been awarded a Bronze Standard Certificate from the Community Learning & Skills Development provider Realise Futures.
- Notes
- Service users involved in planning
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Yes
Support for people with disabilities
- Experience of including people with special educational needs and disabilities
The Befriending Scheme provides friendship and learning opportunities for people (16yrs+) from vulnerable groups, including those with mental health needs and older people, as well as those with learning disabilities. Please see our website for more details.
- Telephone
- 01787 371333
- info@thebefriendingscheme.org.uk
- Conditions Supported
-
Autistic spectrum conditions
Communication difficulties
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DanceEast
DanceEast is the leading voice for dance in the east of England. Based at the beautiful purpose-built Jerwood DanceHouse on the Ipswich waterfront, the organisation has a national and international reputation for operating at the forefront of dance practice. DanceEast delivers a broad range of…Jerwood DanceHouseFoundry LaneIpswichSuffolkIP4 1DW01473295230 01473295230DanceEast is the leading voice for dance in the east of England. Based at the beautiful purpose-built Jerwood DanceHouse on the Ipswich waterfront, the organisation has a national and international reputation for operating at the forefront of dance practice.
DanceEast delivers a broad range of creative activities, including extraordinary dance performances from the world’s finest dancers and choreographers; exceptional support and development opportunities for artists; classes and workshops for people of all ages and abilities; and life-affirming community participatory opportunities across the region. The Jerwood DanceHouse Digital Suite, consisting of broadcast quality green screen and production facilities, is available to hire to artists and the community.
DanceEast is a registered charity, funded by Arts Council England, Suffolk County Council, Ipswich Borough Council, and donations from individuals, businesses, trusts and foundations.
Who to contact
- Name
- Box
- Position
- Office
- Telephone
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01473295230
- info@danceeast.co.uk
- Website
-
https://www.danceeast.co.uk
- Social Media
-
Find us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter - Address
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Jerwood DanceHouse
Foundry Lane
Ipswich
Suffolk - Postcode
- IP4 1DW
Where to go
- Address
-
Jerwood DanceHouse
Foundry Lane
Ipswich
Suffolk - Postcode
- IP4 1DW
- View IP4 1DW on a map
- Area served
- Lowestoft, Mid Suffolk, Ipswich, Hadleigh, East Suffolk, Debenham, Sudbury, Babergh, Stowmarket
- Venue Email
- info@danceeast.co.uk
- Venue Website
- https://www.danceeast.co.uk
- Parking available
- No
- Parking details
- There is an NCP carpark next to DanceEast on the waterfront by Stoke Bridge
- Transport
- The Jerwood DanceHouse is situated at the Mill on Ipswich Waterfront, close to Stoke Bridge and roughly 15 minutes’ walk from Ipswich train station. The Cattlemarket bus station is less than 10 minutes walk away and the Buttermarket is no more than 15 minutes from the Jerwood DanceHouse by foot.
- Notes
Other details
- Age Groups
- Pre-school, 16-25 years, Children (5-11), Adults, Young people
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair Access, Lift, Adapted Toilet
Support for people with disabilities
Access Suffolk- Experience of including people with special educational needs and disabilities
DanceEast holds 'Springboard' classes for both children and adults with additional needs. The classes are pre-school age, 4yrs+, 7yrs+and 16yrs+.
Our Adult Springboard class is for adults with additional needs and carers are not required to attend unless personal care and support is needed. The tutors have extensive experience teaching dance to adults with learning and physical difficulties.
This class helps the participants to adapt to different situations and it assists with their social, creative and physical development. Engaging props, themes and stimuli are used to create beautiful movement.
Participants will begin to explore choreography and how to put moves together to create routines or pieces that can be expressive, narrative, emotional or purely physical.
For further information about this class please contact Box Office on 01473 295230.
- Links
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DanceEast
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Explore Outdoor
Explore Outdoor is a mobile outdoor education programme that began life in 2013 delivering activities in Suffolk. Explore Outdoor is part of Abbeycroft Leisure and now delivers sessions across East Anglia and beyond. Some of our regular sessions include - Holiday activities SEND activities Home…Haverhill Leisure CentreLordscroft LaneHaverhillSuffolkCB9 0ERExplore Outdoor is a mobile outdoor education programme that began life in 2013 delivering activities in Suffolk.
Explore Outdoor is part of Abbeycroft Leisure and now delivers sessions across East Anglia and beyond. Some of our regular sessions include -
Holiday activities
SEND activities
Home Ed activities
School activity days
Forest schools
Our experienced outdoor instructors are able to deliver safe, exciting, and educational sessions to all ages and abilities. We pride ourselves on our flexibility and tailor all of our sessions to the need of the client. We have a wealth of experience working with both adults and children.
Who to contact
- Name
- Explore Outdoor Coordinator
- exploreoutdoor@acleisure.com
- Website
-
http://www.explore-outdoor.org/
- Social Media
-
Find us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter
Additional contact
Where to go
- Address
-
Haverhill Leisure Centre
Lordscroft Lane
Haverhill
Suffolk - Postcode
- CB9 0ER
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- Area served
- All Suffolk
Other details
- Age Groups
- Children (5-11), Adults, Young people
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Leading Lives
Leading Lives provides a wide range of high quality support to people with learning disabilities including those with physical, multiple complex needs and autism, older people, young people in transition and family carers across Suffolk. We support and enable vulnerable people to lead full and…01473 406 777 01473 406 777Framework provider of day, evening and weekend activities for people with learning disabilities and autism
Leading Lives provides a wide range of high quality support to people with learning disabilities including those with physical, multiple complex needs and autism, older people, young people in transition and family carers across Suffolk.
We support and enable vulnerable people to lead full and active lives through:
- daytime, evening and weekend activities at our local community hubs and units
- respite short breaks across Suffolk
- independence plus - our personal assistance service provides high quality, bespoke support so you can be independent in your own home and in your local community
- supported living
Leading Lives is a not for profit delivery agency and operates as a Social Enterprise which maximises employee involvement and trades as a member of Co-operative UK.
Who to contact
- Name
- Leading Lives
- Telephone
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01473 406 777
- info@leadinglives.org.uk
- Website
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http://www.leadinglives.org.uk
- Social Media
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Find us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter - Address
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12 Great Whip Street
Ipswich
Suffolk - Postcode
- IP2 8EZ
Additional contact
- info@leadinglives.org.uk
Where to go
- Area served
- All Suffolk
- Venue Website
- https://www.leadinglives.org.uk
- Parking available
- Yes
- Parking details
- Parking Available
Other details
- Age Groups
- 16-25 years, Adults
- Accessibility
- Disabled Parking, Adapted Toilet
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Nisa Waveney Juniors Angling Club
Nisa Waveney Juniors was formed in February 2009, consisting of experienced anglers and fully qualified and registered coaches. All staff are volunteers. Our aim is to help Suffolk's youngsters improve their angling skills and to give beginners a chance to learn the basics and enjoy…07985463142 07985463142Nisa Waveney Juniors was formed in February 2009, consisting of experienced anglers and fully qualified and registered coaches. All staff are volunteers. Our aim is to help Suffolk's youngsters improve their angling skills and to give beginners a chance to learn the basics and enjoy angling.
We are a fully inclusive group, and work with a range of young people (5- 25 years),our age primarily consists of 14-20 year olds regardless of their personal barriers. DBS checked, we work with Suffolk County Council Activities Unlimited, Cost £15 per session, 10am-2pm, all equipment supplied
Who to contact
- Name
- Terry Reynolds
- Position
- chair
- Telephone
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07985463142
- terryr1@hotmail.co.uk
- Address
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673
Bramford Road
Ipswich
Suffolk - Postcode
- IP1 5BD
Where to go
- Name
- various
- Area served
- All Suffolk
- Parking available
- Yes
- Parking details
- Accessible parking
- Notes
We are now using a purpose built lake for people with disabilities ,located at Barking Tye, near Needham Market
onsite parking and accessible toilets are available.
We are extremely grateful to Gipping Valley Angling Club for the use of this lake.
Days & Times
- See Activities Unlimited website for times and dates
- Time of day
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Afternoon
Morning - Session Information
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10am-2pm
Other details
- Age Groups
- 16-25 years, Children (5-11), Young people
- Accessibility
- Disabled Parking, Wheelchair Access, Adapted Toilet
- Accreditation website
- https://www.access-unlimited.co.uk/activitiesunlimited
- Accreditation details
Activities unlimited Triple R Accredited
- Service users involved in planning
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Yes
Support for people with disabilities
- Experience of including people with special educational needs and disabilities
We work with Activities Unlimited. Wwe have had experience of dealing with most disabilities, our volunteers attend training sessions for First Aid, and courses related to various disabilities, we have licenced angling coaches,and all volunteers are DBS vetted
- Contact
- Terry Reynolds
- Telephone
- terryr1@hotmail.co.uk
- Conditions Supported
-
Autistic spectrum conditions
Communication difficulties
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Punch Studios
A comprehensive analogue recording experience, Punch Studios uses vintage gear & authentic techniques to record to tape. Rehearsal rooms availableInternational House6 South StreetIpswichSuffolkIP1 3NU07812 441716 07812 441716A comprehensive analogue recording experience, Punch Studios uses vintage gear & authentic techniques to record to tape. Rehearsal rooms available
Who to contact
- Telephone
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07812 441716
- team@punchstudios.co.uk
- Website
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http://www.punchstudios.co.uk/
- Social Media
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Find us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter
Where to go
- Address
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International House
6 South Street
Ipswich
Suffolk - Postcode
- IP1 3NU
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- Area served
- Ipswich
Other details
- Age Groups
- Adults, Young people
- Accessibility
- Disabled Parking, Wheelchair Access, Adapted Toilet
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STARS and Buddies
STARS aims to make a difference to the lives of children and young adults aged 11-25 yrs with complex health and learning needs, by providing consistent play/leisure activities. We promote independence for young people by providing short breaks from parents/carers. Stars and Buddies Holiday Clubs…Orwell Mencap Genesis6 Wright RoadIPSWICHSuffolkIP3 9JGSTARS aims to make a difference to the lives of children and young adults aged 11-25 yrs with complex health and learning needs, by providing consistent play/leisure activities. We promote independence for young people by providing short breaks from parents/carers.
Stars and Buddies Holiday Clubs operate from The Thomas Wolsey school (or a suitable alternative premises) Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) during school holiday periods.
Due to Covid19 restrictions we have been operating the Stars Youth Club On alternate Saturdays, from 10.30am to 1.30pm, from the Genesis premises on Wright Road, Ipswich.
For further details of dates please see our website, and socail media.
Who to contact
- Name
- Andrew Bligh
- Position
- Support Manager
- Telephone
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01473 723888
07873620746
- Info@orwellmencap.co.uk
- Website
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http://orwellmencap.co.uk
- Social Media
-
Find us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter - Address
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Orwell Mencap Genesis
6 Wright Road
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK - Postcode
- IP3 9JG
Additional contact
- Name
- Zea Peach
- Position
- Senior Support Worker
- Telephone
- 01473 723888
- zpeach@orwellmencap.co.uk
Where to go
- Name
- STARS
- Address
-
Orwell Mencap Genesis
6 Wright Road
IPSWICH
Suffolk - Postcode
- IP3 9JG
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- Area served
- Ipswich, East Suffolk, Kesgrave
- Venue Email
- info@orwellmencap.co.uk
- Venue Website
- https://www.access-unlimited.co.uk/activity/view/119
- Parking available
- Yes
- Transport
- Bus stops on Felixstowe Road and Bixley Road
- Notes
The fortnightly Saturday Youth Club runs at the Genesis site at Wright Road.
The school holiday clubs are usually run at The Thomas Wolsey school premises
Days & Times
- Alternate Saturdays from 10.30am to 1.30pm
- Time of day
- Morning
Other details
- Table of costs
-
Table of costs Amount Cost Type £11.25 to £30.54 - for Youth Club £24.98 to £71.35 - for school Holiday Club - Cost Details
- costs vary depending on level of staff support required, or attendance with own support
- Referral required?
- Yes
- Referral and availability notes
Referral can be completed by young person, family carer or professional. This can be requested via Andrew, Sharn or Zea.
An initial assessment will be completed that leads to support plan and confirmation of staff support ratio.
- Age Groups
- Adults, Young people
- Accessibility
- Disabled Parking, Wheelchair Access, Adapted Toilet
- Accreditation website
- http://www.activities-unlimited.co.uk
- Notes
Leisure activities for young people with complex health & learning needs You will need to complete an application form which can be obtained via email: info@orwellmencap.co.uk or Tel: 01473 723888
- Service users involved in planning
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Yes
Club attendees are involved in decsions made about the activities provided
Support for people with disabilities
Access Suffolk- Conditions Supported
-
Autistic spectrum conditions
Communication difficulties
Learning difficulties
Physical disabilities
Sensory impairments
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WASH Sailability
WASH Sailabilty aims to introduce the fun, freedom and excitement of sailing to people with disabilities, whether physical, mental or sensory, and also their friends, family and carers.Lackford LakeLackfordBury St EdmundsSuffolkIP28 6HX01359270423 01359270423WASH Sailabilty aims to introduce the fun, freedom and excitement of sailing to people with disabilities, whether physical, mental or sensory, and also their friends, family and carers.
Who to contact
- Name
- Adrian Grenville
- Position
- Booking Secretary
- Telephone
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01359270423
- washsailability@mail.com
- Website
-
http://www.washsailability.org.uk/
- Address
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2
Kedington Close
Rougham
Haverhill
Suffolk - Postcode
- IP30 9JF
Additional contact
- Name
- Alan Jones
- Position
- Chair
- washsailability@mail.com
Where to go
- Name
- WASH Sailability
- Address
-
Lackford Lake
Lackford
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk - Postcode
- IP28 6HX
- View IP28 6HX on a map
- Area served
- Haverhill, West Suffolk
- Venue Email
- washsailability@mail.com
- Parking available
- Yes
Days & Times
- We set sail on the first and third Saturday afternoons of the month and all day every Tuesday. Please contact us for further details.
Other details
- Cost Details
- Please contact us regarding cost
- Age Groups
- Children (5-11), Adults, Young people
- Accessibility
- Disabled Parking, Wheelchair Access, Adapted Toilet
- Notes
We provide facilities for disabled people to be able to enjoy learning how to sail. They might simply wish to be sailed, or sail the boat themselves. WASH Sailabilty sails at Lackford Lake with the St Edmundsbury Sailing and Canoeing Association (SESCA).
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The Woolverstone Project
The Woolverstone Project provides sailing opportunities and tuition for those with disabilities with sailing throughout the year at Alton Water and during the summer months at Woolverstone on the River Orwell. Volunteers are on hand to take the sailors out on the water, help the sailors…Holbrook RoadStuttonIpswichSuffolkIP9 2RY07507 906719 07507 906719The Woolverstone Project provides sailing opportunities and tuition for those with disabilities with sailing throughout the year at Alton Water and during the summer months at Woolverstone on the River Orwell. Volunteers are on hand to take the sailors out on the water, help the sailors in and out of the dinghies and to provide refreshments during the sessions.
To check if an Alton Water session has been cancelled at short notice due to poor weather please call 07539 480155.
Who to contact
- Name
- Project Co-ordinator
- Telephone
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07507 906719
- web@woolverstoneproject.org.uk
- Website
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http://www.woolverstoneproject.org.uk
- Social Media
-
Find us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter
Where to go
- Name
- Alton Waters
- Address
-
Holbrook Road
Stutton
Ipswich
Suffolk - Postcode
- IP9 2RY
- View IP9 2RY on a map
- Area served
- Ipswich, All Suffolk
- Parking details
- Parking is available
- Transport
- Near bus route
- Restrictions to access
- Only people with disabilities - permanent or temporary
Days & Times
- Sessions at Alton Waters every Monday 10.00 am, other sessions by appointment.
Other details
- Age Groups
- 16-25 years, Adults
- Accreditation website
- http://www.rya.org.uk
- Accreditation details
RYA Training Centre
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Youth Dinghy Open Sessions for Disabled Sailors
These are Open Sessions for children and young adults to enable people with disabilities of all kinds to go dinghy sailing. They may pursue this through training to formal qualifications or simply be taken for a sail around the safe, enclosed waters of Alton Water…Alton Water Sports CentreHolbrook RoadStuttonIpswichSuffolkIP9 2RY07507 906719 07507 906719These are Open Sessions for children and young adults to enable people with disabilities of all kinds to go dinghy sailing. They may pursue this through training to formal qualifications or simply be taken for a sail around the safe, enclosed waters of Alton Water reservoir by qualified instructors and volunteer helpers.
No previous sailing experience is required as Royal Yachting Association Instructors are on hand at all times.
Waterproof clothing can be provided and bouyancy aids are provided for all sailors. The specially designed boats are unsinkable and un-capsizeable and a safety boat is in attendence at all times.
Sailors are also encouraged to 'learn the ropes' by getting involved in the rigging of the dinghies for use.
Who to contact
- Name
- Youth Dinghy Open Sessions
- Telephone
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07507 906719
- info@woolverstoneproject.org.uk
- Website
-
http://www.woolverstoneproject.org.uk/
- Social Media
-
Find us on Facebook
Where to go
- Name
- Alton Water
- Address
-
Alton Water Sports Centre
Holbrook Road
Stutton
Ipswich
Suffolk - Postcode
- IP9 2RY
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- Venue Email
- info@woolverstoneproject.org.uk
- Venue Website
- http://www.woolverstoneproject.org.uk/
Days & Times
- Thursday, 5pm - 7pm, from May through September.
- Time of day
- Evening
Other details
- Referral required?
- No
- Age Groups
- Young people
- Accessibility
- Disabled Parking, Wheelchair Access, Adapted Toilet
Support for people with disabilities
Access Suffolk- Experience of including people with special educational needs and disabilities
Please see our website for details.
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