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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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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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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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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


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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

[email protected]

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


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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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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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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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