Community Conversations Workshops
Two free events are coming up - they are both about loneliness and the things we can do in our communities to tackle the issue.
These are free events and are open to everyone:
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Tuesday 11th June 1pm to 4pm at Whitfield Valley centre, Fegg Hayes Road, Fegg Hayes, ST6 6QR
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Wednesday 19th June 10am to 1pm at Temple Street Methodist Church, Fenton, ST4 4NW
Refreshments will be provided.
The workshops will be looking at:
- how loneliness affects people and what we can do to help
- where can we meet people in our communities?
- how to start friendly conversations
- how can we listen to people more effectively?
- information shared
- support we need
To book your place, and tell them about your access and diet needs, please contact Lynne on 07518 813131 or email allthesmallthingscic@gmail.com
Places still available at Thursday sessions at Fenton Community Hub
The practical activities sessions for adults at Fenton Community Hub still have places available. The sessions run from 9.45am to 12.30pm, and cost £3.
There are a variety of creative activities on offer including art and crafts. In the past the groups have enjoyed card making, tile making and sewing, cooking and baking, and lots more in the friendly environment of Fenton Community Hub.
You can also stay for a cooked lunch which costs £3.50.
Everyone is welcome. Contact Carole Kind on 07717 714119
or email info@thehubfenton.org.uk
Click here to go to the website for The Hub, Fenton
Elite CIC, activity provider
Elite is a Community Interest Company based at The Pavillion in Chesterton Memorial Park, providing activities and day opportunities for young people and adults with learning disabilities or autism.
The Pavillion has a lovely outlook across the park, with plenty of indoor and outdoor space, a well equipped kitchen and a community garden
They are currently running the following sessions and have places available:
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Tuesdays 10am to 3pm - activity central including gardening (weather permitting), together with arts/crafts/snooker/socialising/bingo
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Wednesdays10am to 2.30pm - rambling and photography
They are open every weekday if you would like to drop in and more activities for the whole community are planned for the future.
Costs are £8.50 for a half day, £15 for a full day. Lunch costs £3 (for non-Direct Payment customers). Day opportunities costs range from £50 with lunch £3.
Contact Val on 01782 563299 or email hello@elitestaffordshire.co.uk
to make enquiries.
Click here to view the Elite website
Lyme Trust Family Fun Day - Saturday 1st June
Come along to The Lyme Trust Family Fun Day and help raise funds for this charity which provides supported accommodation for people with mental health issues and addiictions. They are celebrating 45 years this year so come and join in the fun. No need to book, just come along.
- live music, fun and games from Hitmix Radio
- Stormtrooper parade
- Warwicks Funfair
- toys and book stalls
- wildlife presentation
- donkey rides
- raffle and tombola
- children's activities
- refreshments
The family fun day is being held on Saturday 1st June from 12pm to 6pm
at:
Longton Rugby Club
Trentham Fields
Eastern Rise
Sir Stanley Matthews Way
Trentham Lakes
ST4 8WG
Click here for more information about The Lyme Trust
We've updated our list!
We put together a list of all activities in the city where people with physical or learning disabilities will be made to feel welcome and treated equally.
This message is to let you know we've updated the list on our website and you can view it by clicking here.
On the web page you can view by day of the week or the area of Stoke-on-Trent you want to visit.
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Do you know about the Local Offer?
The Local Offer is a way of the city council pulling together all the different information and help for people with special educational needs and disabilities, and their families, into one place.
Click here to go to the Local Offer website.
Upset or anxious while out in the city? Look for a Safer Place
Safer Places is a list of businesses and locations in the city where people with learning disabilities or dementia, who become upset or overwhelmed while out and about, can go and people will provide a safe place for them to calm down and call a trusted friend or relative.
Click here to find out more about our Safer Places and how to get involved.
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Disclaimer
While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided on this events listing, Stoke-on-Trent City Council cannot accept any responsibility or liability for any incorrect information or any errors that have occurred.
It is recommended you always check with the event organisers before attending.
The city council does not recommend or endorse any events or providers / organisers listed.
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