Lifeworks Enrichment Groups

 

Our Groups gives enriching weekend activities for young people with learning disabilities—building community, belonging and independence whilst having fun and getting active.

 

Saturday Clubs for young people with learning disabilities

Our Groups are split into THREE

Young Adults 18 – 24 years – Starts 25th February (10am – 3pm)

Social Club 25 – 30 years – Starts 25th February (10am – 3pm)

Youth Group 14-17 years – Starts 4th March (10am – 3pm)

Offering young people with learning disabilities a chance to make friends, experience the new, take the lead, get involved in community life and most importantly have a great time.

Our Groups runs on alternate Saturdays at  Lifeworks College Lescaze Offices Shinners Bridge Totnes Tq9 6JD. Throughout the year and the seasonal programmes are chosen in advance by group members. Past activities at our Groups include Zip Wiring at the Eden Project, Skiing and Snow-tubing at Plymouth Ski Slope, community gardening, mountain biking, residential trips, cooking and much more.

Biweekly dates and times

Young Adults 18 – 24 years – Starts 25th February (10am – 3pm)

Social Club 25 – 30 years – Starts 25th February (10am – 3pm)

Youth Group 14-17 years – Starts 4th March (10am – 3pm)

Transport

Transport is available to attend the club from Ivybridge, South Brent, Paignton, Torquay, Totnes and Newton Abbot. For more information and to book please email [email protected]

Bus Schedule – Saturday Clubs

Pick up Drop  off
Newton Abbot – Train Station 09.00am 03.30pm
Torquay – M&S Bus Park 09.20am 03.50pm
Paignton – Morrisons Lefthand Car Park 09.40am 04.15pm
Totnes – China Blue Car Park 09.55am 04.30pm
Ivybridge – Glanvilles Mill Car Park 09.00am 03.20pm
South Brent – Pool Park Bus Stop Exeter Rd 09.10am 03.40pm

Transport to be booked no later than 4:00pm on the Wednesday before – email: c[email protected]

New friends and experiences

Our Youth Group activities take place in a relaxed and supportive community environment. Members can make friends and develop life skills as they prepare for and become an adult.

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Community inclusion

From giving back to the community by tidying up green spaces, to being an active part of it by joining Pride celebrations or running stalls at fairs and markets, Our Youth Club strives for young people with learning disabilities to feel included, confident and to help the local community to become more inclusive.

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Learning Independence

Young people get the opportunity to learn life skills to help them grow their independence and confidence; from shopping and preparing meals to travel by bus/train/boat & even plane. The social trips away from home with friends are important for the young people we work with, helping both them and their family to believe that they can do it.

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Problem Solving

Whilst Kool Club is a ‘held space’, young people are encouraged to set their own ground rules such as establishing Bullying Ground Rules, and to support each other in staying safe which you can see through an Online Safety video the group created.

Find out more about Our Youth Group

There is a core group of people who attend Youth Group and it is periodically open to new members with learning disabilities.

We currently have availability for new members and would love to hear from you!

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