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.
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.
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.
Problem Solving
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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