We are a group of parents and carers with the experience and understanding that sometimes our individuals experience difficulties with their social and leisure activities, we felt that there didn't appear to be the groups out there for our adults to attend and to support there special needs, we became committed to change this by setting up our own group.
This group is set up in a safe environment where these adults can have a voice to express themselves and make contributions to how they want their group to run. It also gives them the opportunity to develop their social skills make new friends and meet old ones, also have fun in a very social and friendly environment.
We also have had the support of the Community Connectors in particular Kathryn Thomas and also our local councillor Martyn Kalloway. Kathryn is an outreach worker, and they offer support to family's with links to activities in their community and will also give support and advise on all manner of things for us and our memebrs.
The group is set in Underwood a small estate with a strong sense of community spirit just outside Newport just off the Coldra roundabout, in the Community Centre behind the shops. This building boost a huge big hall as well as a pool table, we have music each night and many enjoy grabbing a mic and singing along. You can join in the fun with your adult or just kick back and chill.
We think the hall provides a great place for our group, due to its size as it allows for plenty of room for games, fun to dance and socialize and make friends.
We run every Thursday from 6.00pm to 7.30pm. The cost will be £3 per session for adult only and this cost covers most activities we provide.
activities included are:
- music
- dancing
- pool table
- arts and carfts
- games
- jigsaw puzzles