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Leisure Link – Club Soda MeetingTues 1st Dec 20153 – 5pm Matthews Yard
Leisure Link is a group of people who meet to share information about leisure activities for people with learning disabilities in Croydon. Leisure Link meetings take place once every two months. Everyone is welcome to come along to our meetings. We’d love to hear what you’ve been doing and you may get some good ideas about things you’d like to do.
For more info call 020 8239 4393 email [email protected] or visit www.clubsoda.org.uk
Club Soda’s Next EventMonday 21 December, 7 - 10pm at Matthews Yard
Come join Club Soda for their next live music event. With The Carbonators, Say Dance and We Rise From The Fallen all performing.
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To find out more about Club Soda please visit www.clubsoda.org.uk
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For more info call 020 8239 4393 email [email protected] or visit www.clubsoda.org.uk
What are we looking forward to at Christmas?Paul S – Hanging up decorations and Christmas lights.Rachael – Going ice skating and to a pantomime with her children.Sedley – Putting his feet up and watching box sets on the television.Andrew – Is looking forward to some snow. Amanda – Watching some great TV including the classics like ‘Only fools and horses’.Paul B – Enjoying Christmas dinner with his family.
What have we been doing recently?
Robert attended a meeting about the CALAT building closing in Coulsdon. He said a lot of people were upset about the news. CALAT run many courses for people with disabilities. Find out more at www.calat.ac.uk
Paul S had a great time at Club Soda’s Soda Crew event at the Bad Apple on Monday 23rd November. There were new DJ’s and a photo booth. Photos taken on the night can be viewed on Club Soda’s facebook page.
Sedley watched the London to Brighton Vintage Car Run that starts at Hyde Park and travels down through Croydon and Purley, on to Gatwick, Burgess Hill and finishes in Brighton. To find out more about the event visitwww.veterancarrun.com
Andrew attended SLiDE’s annual fundraising ceilidh event at Selsdon Halls on Sat 21st November. It had dancing, food, a licenced bar and a raffle. www.slidedance.org
Andrew watched the firework display in Lewes East Sussex. It is the biggest bonfire night celebration of its kind in the Uk.
Paul B travelled to Mississippi to attend his brothers wedding.
Robert has been working with TURF Projects to produce artwork for an exhibition called ‘A Bestiary’. His and many other talented artists work can be seen at TURF’s Art Gallery on Keeley road, CR0 1TF. It runs until 19th December 2015. Find out more online at turf-projects.com or on facebook.
Rachael went to see the new Disney Pixar film ‘The Good Dinosour’ at Bluewater.
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For more info call 020 8239 4393 email [email protected] or visit www.clubsoda.org.uk
Places to go & things to doFairfield Halls
An arts centre in Croydon that has a concert hall, the Ashcroft Theatre an
art gallery and much more.
CINDERELLA starring STEPHEN MULHERN
Friday 4th Dec - Sunday 3rd JanThis Christmas, don’t miss this spectacular, fun-filled, family
pantomime. With comedy, singing, dancing, audience participation and stunning sets and costumes, this year
promises to be their most magical pantomime ever!
Josh WiddicombeWhat Do I Do Now...
Wednesday 16th December / 8pmJosh Widdicombe, that guy with the
curly hair, from the TV comedy shows The Last Leg, Mock the Week and QI is back
on the road with a brand new tour.
Christmas 2015 Ballet - The Nutcracker Tuesday 22nd December / 7.30pm
Wednesday 23rd December / 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Thursday 24th December / 3pmWith colourful costumes and sets
and a party atmosphere, this is an enchanting Christmas treat. Set to Tchaikovsky’s popular score, The
Nutcracker is an unmissable event for all the family.
For more information call the Box Office on 020 8688 9291 or visit www.fairfield.co.uk
Wheels for Wellbeing (WfW) is an award-winning charity supporting disabled people of all ages and
abilities to enjoy the benefits of cycling.Running regular inclusive cycling
sessions in South London for disabled children and adults to try two, three
and four wheeled cycles. Herne Hill Velodrome
Last session of 2015: Mon 14th Dec First session of 2016: Mon 11th Jan
Croydon ArenaLast session of 2015: Sat 19th Dec First session of 2016: Tue 12th Jan
Ladywell Sports HallLast session of 2015: Tue 15th Dec First session of 2016: Tue 12th Jan
For more information call 020 7346 8482 or visit
www.wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk
Christmas Present Idea
‘Freedom Pass: Make the Most of Your Travel Pass - 25 Special Days Out’
RRP - £12.99
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For more info call 020 8239 4393 email [email protected] or visit www.clubsoda.org.uk
Places to go & things to do
Matthews YardA unique café/music/arts venue in
the heart of Croydon’s Old Town
For more information call 0208 680 0940
or visit www.matthewsyard.co.uk
The Museum of CroydonOpen Tuesday - Saturday, 10.30am - 5pm (except public / bank holidays)
All galleries are free to enter.
Croydon recreated: 3 collections, 9 locations, 100 years
10 November 2015 - 9 April 2016 Tuesday - Saturday, 10.30am - 5pm
Exhibition Gallery, Croydon Clocktower
The’Croydon recreated’exhibition explores what Croydon might have
looked like around the turn of the 20th century. Using paintings by ‘Evacustes’
Arthur Phipson, images from the Photographic Survey & Record of
Surrey and Ordnance Survey maps from the 1910s, the exhibition recreates
9 locations in the County Borough of Croydon around 100 years ago.
‘Museum of Croydon Collections’ is the new online catalogue, providing public access to the collections. With over 6,500 individual items from 304 archive collections. This searchable
catalogue will enable users to discover historic material from the
Borough’s archive collections which can then be viewed in the Museum’s
newly refurbished Research Room. Over time, this will develop into a comprehensive catalogue of the Borough’s collections, increasing
access to, and understanding of, our shared histories.
For anyone who has an interest in local history, a visit to the FREE
exhibition or a look at the fascinating online catalogue would surely be
most enjoyable.
To find out more about all the museums work, visit
www.museumofcroydon.com or follow on Twitter
@museumofcroydon
The Oval TavernBig Sister’s 80’s Theme Night -
A Different Kind of Tribute
Sat 19 Dec, 7 - 11pm Playing a selection of 80’s classics131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR
Places to go & things to do
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For more info call 020 8239 4393 email [email protected] or visit www.clubsoda.org.uk
SPECIAL BLENDCroydon Young Peoples Service
Running activities for young people with LDD aged 18-25 which include
Thai Fit, football, Skills for work, Zumba cooking and visits to the pub or Club
Soda nightclub.Sir Phillip Game Centre, 38 Morland
Avenue, Croydon, CR0 6EAFor more information visit
www.croydonyps.org.uk or contact Paul Funnell on 07990790183 or email
Croydon ImagineProvide a range of services for people
accessing mental health care. These services include volunteering,
befriending and user-led groups.Find out more at
www.imaginementalhealth.org.ukor call the main office on
020 8253 7078
South London Me TimeEmpowering people to enjoy a
variety of meaningful activities in their community. For adults with a learning
disability who want to take part in social and leisure activities either on their own,
or as part of a group.Find out more at www.mencap.org.uk
or call Mencap Direct on 0808 808 1111
Monday Evening Social ClubAddington Community Centre, CR0 OJB
Mondays from 7 - 9pm£3.50 per session
A popular social club, with around 120 members, for adults of all ages with a learning disability. This club provides leisure activities that include snooker,
darts, music and special events.To find out more visit
www.croydonmencap.org.uk orcontact [email protected]
or call 020 8684 5890
Enterprise Swimming Club This swimming club for disabled
people meet on Friday evenings from 8pm - 9.30pm at Purley pool,
High Street, Purley, CR8 2AAFor more information
www.enterprise-club.org.uk
Places to go & things to do
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For more info call 020 8239 4393 email [email protected] or visit www.clubsoda.org.uk
Ice SkatingStreatham Ice Rink
390 Streatham High Road, Streatham, SW16 6HX
www.better.org.uk/leisure/streatham-ice
020 8677 5758
Somerset House18 Nov 2015 - 10 Jan 2016Strand, London, WC2R 1LA
www.somersethouse.org.uk/ice-rink020 7845 4600
Ruxley Manor Garden CentreMaidstone Road, Sidcup, DA14 5BQ
www.ruxley-manor.co.uk020 8300 0084
Hyde Park20 Nov 2015 - 3 Jan 2016
Hyde Park, London, W2 2UH hydeparkwinterwonderland.com
020 8233 5400
Canary WharfCanada Square Park, Canary Wharf,
E14www.canarywharf.com/visitus
GOAL!!Football in Croydon
For people with learning disabilities (aged 16 and above)
Led by coaches from the Crystal Palace Football Club Foundation
Develop your football skills • Make new friends • Get healthy • Have fun…
Three different sessions at two venues for people with different football
abilities:Beginners
Tuesday 11.30am - 12.30pm Waddon Leisure Centre
Beginners Thursday 11.30am - 12.30pm
Waddon Leisure CentreAdvanced
Thursday 5 - 6pm Selhurst Sports Arena
£2 per person charge for each session at the Waddon Leisure Centre to be
paid, in cash only, at the beginning of each session a person attends
No charge for the ‘Advanced’ group session at Selhurst.
Contact Andrew Slegg on [email protected]
or 020 8239 4393 to book a place or if you have any questions.
Please leave enough time to get changed for a prompt start at the
times stated above.
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For more info call 020 8239 4393 email [email protected] or visit www.clubsoda.org.uk
Places to go & things to do
Gardening Sessions at Spa Hill Allotment in Thornton Heath
Mondays, 10am - 12pm £5 per session
Pretty Little Cupcakes - WorkshopTuesdays
1st session 10am - 12pm (Baking)2nd session 1pm - 3pm (Decorating)
£5 per sessionThe morning and afternoon will cost £10 and you take some cakes (2)
home with you.
IPAD - WorkshopMondays, 1pm - 3pm, £5 per session
Penge office, 23 High Street, Penge SE20 7HJ
To find out more call Janette 020 8297 1250
PLUS (Providence Lincs United Services)
PLUS is a south east London based charity providing residential, respite, leisure and employment services for
adults with learning disabilities.For more information about what they
do visit plus-services.org
Autism Friendly ScreeningsAutism Friendly screenings have subtle
changes to the traditional cinema environment.
• Lights are left on low • Sound is turned down • Trailers and adverts
are not played • It is ok for people to move around during the screening
and make a bit of noise
CineworldCineworld host an Autism Friendly Film at 11am on the 1st Sunday of every
month. Sunday 6 Dec - The Good Dinosour
www.cineworld.co.uk
ShowcaseShowcase Cinemas and Cinemas De Luxe host Autism Friendly Screenings at 10am every 2nd Sunday of the month.Sunday 13 Dec - The Good Dinosour
www.showcasecinemas.co.uk
ODEONODEON Cinemas host an Autism Friendly Screening 11.30am each
month. Sunday 27 Dec - The Peanuts Movie
www.odeon.co.uk
VueVue Cinemas will host an Autism Friendly Film at 10am on the last
Sunday of every month.www.myvue.com
Next screenings at Vue Croydon Grant’s & Croydon Purley Way:
Sunday 27 Dec - Frozen
What’s coming up
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For more info call 020 8239 4393 email [email protected] or visit www.clubsoda.org.uk
Opportunities to join Club Soda groupsWe have some spaces left in both groups and are looking for new members. Get the opportunity to work with professional artists and be part of exciting projects. Some experience of performing or making art is necessary. If you are interested in joining please contact us by: Phone: 020 8253 1034 or Email: [email protected]
The Pop ArtistsMondays 5-7pm@ Matthews Yard£5 a session
Big White Light TheatreMondays 5-7pm@ Fairfield Halls£5 a session
Who came: Andrew Slegg, Rachael Phandey, Sedley, Amanda, Paul S, Paul B, Robert.
TURF GalleryWeekly art workshops on Monday
evenings from 5-7pm, for adults with learning difficulties.
Opening times: Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 5pm during exhibitions
Turf, Keeley Road, Croydon. CR0 1TF Term dates: Jan 11 to Mar 14
£5 per session For more information visit www.turf-projects.com
or email [email protected]
Dance with SLiDE!Between them Gemma and Anita
have over 20 years of dance experience; creating, facilitating and
educating. They have worked with the Royal Academy of Dance, Laban,
TheUrdang Academy, Stopgap Dance, Heart n Soul and many others. They created SLiDE to offer safe places
for their local community to explore dance and movement.
Play and accessibility is at the core of their approach. So far SLiDE has reached over 180 people with and
without disabilities, aged 5-70.
Monthly dance workshops for adults with learning disabilities on the first
Saturday of the month.Braithwaite Hall, Croydon Clocktower,
CR9 1ET - 11am - 3pm£10 per session drop in or £34 for 4
sessions (Support staff/carers are FREE)To book: [email protected]
07887 781361
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