AVSED offers many social activities and programmes ...
To find out more email info@avsed.org.uk or call 01132501702
LUNCH CLUB
Our weekly lunch club STARTING WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 6th. Our NEW weekly lunch club welcoming members for a 2 course meal and fun games in a friendly environment.
Activity - £5 Transport - £4.00
Need to be able to actively participate in the activity, able to manage personal care and not need one-to-one support.
SHARED TABLES
Join friends for lunch at a local pub. AVSED’s Stacey will be there on the 1st Wednesday of each month. Call the office to book in.
Only pay for what you order at the venue
Members must be able to self transport to the venue
COMMUNITY CAFÉ
Our monthly Community Café is open to all in the community for refreshment, cakes and chat.
Prize tombola each month and occasional stalls.
An intergenerational space, open to everyone including visiting professionals, local residents and well behaved dogs.
Also part of our ‘time together’ programme’. **No Cafe's in August and December 2024**
Activity - Suggested donation £2.00 for a drink and cake. Transport - £4.00 Tombola extra
Open to everyone. Members need to be fully independent.
MENS MATTERS
Fortnightly men-only peer support group. Spending time with like-minded men that don’t generally associate with regular activities and are feeling, or are at risk of, loneliness.
The group starts for some on the bus journey with comaraderie and catch-ups – then on to the pub for refreshments, with time to put the world to rights and find mutual support, company and friendship.
Transport - £4.00
plus drinks at the venue
Members need to be fully independent and able/willing to participate in the conversation.
CUPPA & COMPANY
Our weekly ‘let us keep you company’ activity. This is a more relaxed environment where members can explore and play different games, hobbies and interests. Members are encouraged to bring or suggest any ideas or join a table – there is always someone on hand to explore an idea or play a favourite pastime. There is an arts and crafts table that share projects, knowledge, materials and ideas. Plus regular projects for community crafting organised in house. A space for members to use and come together for their own activities. Refreshments are served throughout.
Activity - £2.50
Transport - £4.00
Need to be able to actively participate in the activity, able to manage personal care and not need one-to-one support. This group can offer more passive support for encouragement and interactivity.
PRIZE BINGO
Every month, AVSED’s version of a bingo hall - incorporating fun prizes and cash games. This group is focused on fundraising-style games, including bingo, 1 to 90 and domino cards. All the favourites in one place.
Transport - £4.00
Activity – pay as you go:
Tuck-shop for drinks/snacks. Main bingo £1 per book, other games 50p each.
Members need to be fully independent, able to actively participate in the games and understand the fundraising element.
VARIETY CLUB
Our weekly ‘let us entertain you’ activity. Timetabled entertainment and activities including games, live music, themed afternoons, sing-a-longs and quizzes, bringing a variety of entertainment styles, innovative ideas, and culture to members. Refreshments are served throughout.
Activity - £2.50 plus extra money for raffle/ bingo and games
Transport - £4.00
Need to be able to actively participate in the activity, able to manage personal care and not need one-to-one support. This group is lively and varied, good for independent members wanting to join in and take part.