Keynsham Mencap - groups for children, young people and adults with Learning Disabilities
Keynsham & District Mencap work to improve the lives and opportunities of children and adults with a wide range of learning disabilities across Bath and North East Somerset.
A variety of social and leisure opportunities available for children and adults, with members from B&NES, Bristol and South Gloucestershire (and sometimes further afield) welcomed.
Clubs run weekly for juniors (5 - 18 years) and adults from 18 years and over, with some specific clubs for young adults.
Members have a broad range of needs and disabilities, including learning and physical disabilities, Autism, Down's Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and Attention Deficit disorder.
Details of clubs:
SENsations
Ages: 5 – 11
Day: Every Tuesday during school term time
Time: 5:45pm – 7:15pm
Location: Somerdale Pavilion, Tiberius Road, Keynsham, BS31 2FF
Ages: 11 – 18
Day: Every Thursday during school term time
Time: 5:45pm – 7:15pm
Location: Somerdale Pavilion, Tiberius Road, Keynsham, BS31 2FF
Super Saturday Club
Ages: 5 – 18
Day: Every Saturday during school term time
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Aspire Academy, Frome Road, Bath, BA2 5RF.
Super Saturday club offers vital social opportunities for special needs children at the weekend.
We do a range of different activities including games, sports, arts and crafts, theme mornings, zumba, dance, music and so much more!
Club25
Ages: 25 and over
Day: Every Thursday
Time: 7:30 – 9:30pm
Location: St Dunstan’s Church Hall, 20 Bristol Road, Keynsham, BS31 2BQ
This is our group for adults with learning disabilities which meet every Thursday evening. We have a base at St Dunstans Church in Bristol Road. Each week members get a choice of going out in the community or staying at base for activities and chilling out with friends.
Go Explore Club
Ages: 18 – 25
Day: Every Wednesday
Time: 7:00 – 9:00pm
Location: St Dunstan’s Church, Bristol Road, Keynsham, BS31 2BQ
Go Explore Club is a social club for young adults with Learning Disabilities and aims to offer a range of fun, exciting and stimulating activities, with a focus on developing independence and life skills. Every third week we have a trip out into the community, such as bowling or meals out where members can develop these skills further.
Football
Ages: 16 or over
Day: Every Tuesday
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Location: Broadlands Academy, St Francis Road, Keynsham, BS31 2DY
Our football club gives our members aged 16+ the chance to enjoy a popular sport and improve their skills.
Boccia
Ages: 12 and over
Day: Every Wednesday
Time: 6:00 – 7:00pm
Location: Wellsway School (Lansdown Hall), Keynsham, BS31 1PH.
Music Man Project Keynsham
Ages: 16 and over
Day: Saturday Morning
Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm
Location: Queen’s Road Methodist Centre, Queen’s Road, Keynsham, BS31 2NN
The students come to share their musical tastes and to enjoy making music with friends, as well as learning about musical performance, improvisation and composition.