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1 Community Support Services April March 2017 Enabling people with disabilities to play an active part within their local community. 1

2 Contents About Us 3 LEISURE 4 Social Groups 5 Social Groups (ages 10-15) 6 Social Groups (ages 16-25) 7 Social Groups (ages 16+) 8 Days Out during the school holidays 10 Daytime Activity Groups 11 Short Breaks 13 Events 18 ITFC Match Assistance 20 WORK 21 SUPPORT 22 Contact Details 24 2

About Us Avenues East is a subsidiary of the Avenues Group and an independent charity which has been making a difference to the lives of disabled people for over 30 years.

We work to provide people with the opportunities to play an active part in the local community and to help them recognise their equal right to take part in all aspects of everyday life.

3 About Us Avenues East is a subsidiary of the Avenues Group and an independent charity which has been making a difference to the lives of disabled people for over 30 years. We support people across the East of England living with disabilities, illness or injury to live the best lives possible. We work to provide people with the opportunities to play an active part in the local community and to help them recognise their equal right to take part in all aspects of everyday life. Our services include: Community Support Supported Living Specialist acquired brain Injury support Our services include: LEISURE WORK SUPPORT Avenues East, Community Support Services (CSS) supports children, young people and adults who have learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairments and complex health needs. Joined up support can make it easier for people with disabilities to live their life as they wish. CSS helps bring support closer together to provide the right support at the right time. We help provide support during everyday life, including support at home, out and about in the community and to access a variety of leisure activities and work based opportunities. 3

LEISURE CSS LEISURE encourages and enables people with

their health, wellbeing, social skills and independence.

groups, short breaks and events throughout the year which provide

LEISURE Registration To access our leisure activities we require

4 LEISURE CSS LEISURE encourages and enables people with disabilities to take part in activities which help to improve their health, wellbeing, social skills and independence. We do this by delivering a wide range of activities, social groups, short breaks and events throughout the year which provide fun and enjoyment for everyone. LEISURE Registration To access our leisure activities we require people to complete a registration and self assessment form and pay an annual subscription fee of 20 (only 5 per three-month period). 4

Social Groups Teaming Up supports and enables people with

appropriate leisure, recreational, social and well-being

All participants are provided with the opportunity to

5 Social Groups Teaming Up supports and enables people with disabilities to access and take part in a variety of age appropriate leisure, recreational, social and well-being activities within their local community. All participants are provided with the opportunity to develop and maintain good friendships, whilst enjoying a social life. Our social group sessions operate on a pay-as-you-go basis and participants are invoiced at the end of every three-month period. 5

Social Groups (ages 10-15) Teaming Up (ages 10 to 15) takes place on Saturday mornings and enables children and young people with disabilities to have

Each session offers high quality activities which take place at a variety of leisure and entertainment venues for example bowling, cinema or just

6 Social Groups (ages 10-15) Teaming Up (ages 10 to 15) takes place on Saturday mornings and enables children and young people with disabilities to have lots of fun and make new friends. Each session offers high quality activities which take place at a variety of leisure and entertainment venues for example bowling, cinema or just meeting up with friends. Area When Cost Bury St Edmunds Ipswich 1 st & 3 rd Saturday of every month 2 nd & 4 th Saturday of every month 12 per session. Activity cost included 12 per session. Activity cost included A programme of activities is sent to all Teaming Up participants. 6

Social Groups (ages 16-25) Teaming Up (ages 16 to

handling, social and communication skills, whilst

A programme of activities are provided including

swimming, visiting places of interest and much more.

2 nd & 4 th Tuesday of every month 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd

7 Social Groups (ages 16-25) Teaming Up (ages 16 to 25) meet weekday evenings at a variety of leisure and entertainment venues. The sessions help young people develop money handling, social and communication skills, whilst hanging out with friends. A programme of activities are provided including bowling, cinema, meals at local restaurants, swimming, visiting places of interest and much more. Area When Cost Bury St Edmunds Ipswich (ages 16-25) 2 nd & 4 th Tuesday of every month 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd & 4 th Tuesday of every month 5 per session. Activity cost not included 5 per session. Activity cost not included 7

Greengage, Tollgate Lane, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 6DE Cost: 5 per session. Drink & meal costs not included.

8 Social Groups (ages 16+) Teaming Up (ages 16+) meet weekday evenings twice a month at regular venues. Bury St Edmunds 1 st Tuesday of every month. Spread Eagle, Out Westgate, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2DE 3 rd Tuesday of every month. Greengage, Tollgate Lane, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 6DE Cost: 5 per session. Drink & meal costs not included. Ipswich 1 st Monday of every month. The Mermaid, Yarmouth Rd, Ipswich, IP1 2EN 3 rd Monday of every month. Punch & Judy, 41 Grafton Way, Ipswich, IP1 1UZ Cost: 5 per session. Drink & meal costs not included. 8

The Magpie Inn, 1 Combs Ford, Stowmarket, IP14 2AP Cost: 5 per session. Drink & meal cost not included.

9 Social Groups (ages 16+) Stowmarket 2 nd Tuesday of every month. The Willow Tree, Ipswich Street, Stowmarket, IP14 1BB 4 th Tuesday of every month. The Magpie Inn, 1 Combs Ford, Stowmarket, IP14 2AP Cost: 5 per session. Drink & meal cost not included. Sudbury 1 st Thursday of every month. The Grover & Allen North Street Sudbury, CO10 1RF 3 rd Thursday of every month. The Silk Worm, 1 East Street, Sudbury, CO10 2HX Cost: 5 per session. Drink & meal costs not included. 9

Days Out during the school holidays Days Out & About run during school

variety of activities at leisure/entertainment venues and to visit local

Our Days Out & About are run as part of Teaming Up.

10 Days Out during the school holidays Days Out & About run during school holidays to support disabled children and young people to take part in a variety of activities at leisure/entertainment venues and to visit local attractions via public transport. Our Days Out & About are run as part of Teaming Up. Details of the days and dates are detailed in the Teaming Up programme of activities. For all our days out & about full payment is due at the time of booking. 10

Daytime Activity Groups Daytime Activity Groups provide weekly daytime activities that enable people to have an enjoyable day, keep active, learn new skills and

Stowmarket Every Monday Time: 9:30am - 2:30pm Cost: 25 per session Stowmarket Community Centre, Hillside, Stowmarket, IP14 2BD Mondays at our Stowmarket Daytime

11 Daytime Activity Groups Daytime Activity Groups provide weekly daytime activities that enable people to have an enjoyable day, keep active, learn new skills and maintain social contacts. Stowmarket Every Monday Time: 9:30am - 2:30pm Cost: 25 per session Stowmarket Community Centre, Hillside, Stowmarket, IP14 2BD Mondays at our Stowmarket Daytime Activity Group are varied and include: arts & crafts, exercise to music, group activities and games. Every Thursday Time: 9:30am - 2:30pm Cost: 25 per session Out and about in the local community Thursdays at our Stowmarket Daytime Activity Group includes community based activities, volunteering and sporty games. 11

Daytime Activity Groups Needham Market Needham Community Centre, School Street, Needham Market, IP6 8BB Every Tuesday Time: 9:30am - 2:30pm Cost: 25 per session Our Needham

Ipswich St Peter s by the Waterfront, College Street, Ipswich, IP1 1XF Every Monday & Friday Time: 9:30am - 3:30pm Cost: 30 per session Our Ipswich Daytime Activity Group

12 Daytime Activity Groups Needham Market Needham Community Centre, School Street, Needham Market, IP6 8BB Every Tuesday Time: 9:30am - 2:30pm Cost: 25 per session Our Needham Market Daytime Activity Group includes a wide variety of arts & crafts, games, music, light exercise and themed days. There s also an optional 2 course hot meal for only Ipswich St Peter s by the Waterfront, College Street, Ipswich, IP1 1XF Every Monday & Friday Time: 9:30am - 3:30pm Cost: 30 per session Our Ipswich Daytime Activity Group consists of days packed full of community-based activities. Our Daytime Activity Group sessions operate on a pay-as-you-go basis, with all participants being invoiced at the end of each month. 12

Short Breaks Our Short Breaks provide supported day trips and holidays that enable people to have a break away, try out new things, have fun and make new friends.

Wednesday 25th April 2018 Price: 95 Our day trip includes an indoor skydiving experience, shopping at intu Milton Keynes, group support and return transport via private bus from Bury St Edmunds,

13 Short Breaks Our Short Breaks provide supported day trips and holidays that enable people to have a break away, try out new things, have fun and make new friends. Come and join us for a day of ifly Indoor Skydiving and shopping at Milton Keynes. Wednesday 25th April 2018 Price: 95 Our day trip includes an indoor skydiving experience, shopping at intu Milton Keynes, group support and return transport via private bus from Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich, Stowmarket and Sudbury. Join us at Hopton Holiday Village. From the moment you arrive, you ll have plenty to keep you active and entertained amongst beautiful gardens and sea views. 14/05/ /05/2018 Price: 475 Our holiday to Haven's Hopton Holiday Village includes non-stop activities, caravan accommodation, 5 days of group support & so much more! 13

Edmunds, Ipswich, Stowmarket and Sudbury. Shrek the musical at Norwich Theatre Royal Join us for this all-singing, all-dancing, must-see musical comedy.

14 Short Breaks England v Nigeria at Wembley Stadium Join us for a chance to see England play before they depart for the World Cup in Russia. Saturday 2nd June 2018 Price: 110 Our day trip includes match ticket, a full day of group support and return transport via private bus from Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich, Stowmarket and Sudbury. Shrek the musical at Norwich Theatre Royal Join us for this all-singing, all-dancing, must-see musical comedy. Sunday 8th July 2018 Price: 95 Our day trip includes ticket, a full day of group support and return transport via private bus from Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich, Stowmarket and Sudbury. 14

Short Breaks The Mersea Island Festival provides a camping experience with the opportunity

19/08/2018-24/08/2018 Price: 595 Our holiday to the Mersea Island Festival includes your

best theme parks, along with the terrific Cadburys World.

15 Short Breaks The Mersea Island Festival provides a camping experience with the opportunity to try out new activities, make new friends and have fun! 19/08/ /08/2018 Price: 595 Our holiday to the Mersea Island Festival includes your camping pitch, breakfast, lunch and dinner, non-stop activities, evening entertainment and 6 days of group support. Join us for a sensational three day break with included visits to one of Britain's very best theme parks, along with the terrific Cadburys World. 10/10/ /10/2018 Price: 580 Our holiday includes Alton Towers and Cadburys World tickets, hotel accommodation, 3 days of group support and return transport via private bus from Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich, Stowmarket and Sudbury. 15

Ipswich, Stowmarket and Sudbury. If you simply can t wait for Christmas to come around, our Tinsel & Turkey break is ideal.

16 Short Breaks Set in magical surroundings with singing, dancing, music and humour. Join us to see the largest Christmas show in the country! Wednesday 28th November 2018 Price: 110 Our day trip includes ticket, a full day of group support and return transport via private bus from Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich, Stowmarket and Sudbury. If you simply can t wait for Christmas to come around, our Tinsel & Turkey break is ideal. 10/12/ /12/2018 Price: 450 Our festive themed holiday to Pontins Pakefield Holiday Park includes accommodation, half board catering, non-stop activities, evening entertainment and 5 days of group support. 16

Join us for a rockin and rollin good time at School of Rock - The Musical in London Wednesday 27th February 2019 Price: 110 Our day trip includes ticket, a full day of group support and return

17 Short Breaks Join us at Centre Parcs Elveden Forest for a holiday packed full of activities and places to relax, eat, drink and shop. 21/01/ /01/2019 Price: 600 Our holiday to Centre Parcs Elveden Forest includes woodland lodge accommodation, 5 days of group support & so much more! Join us for a rockin and rollin good time at School of Rock - The Musical in London Wednesday 27th February 2019 Price: 110 Our day trip includes ticket, a full day of group support and return transport via accessible coach from Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich, Stowmarket and Sudbury. Additional information: Due to theatre restrictions there will be 2 fixed and 2 transferable wheelchair spaces available. Due to high demand bookings for all our short breaks are taken on a first come, first served basis. Once your place is confirmed a non-refundable 20% deposit of the total amount is required. 17

Events The RHS Avenues Games A sports & activity day where teams come together to win

Thursday 28th June 2018 10:00am to 2:00pm Royal Hospital School, Holbrook, Ipswich, IP9

- 20, Bury St Edmunds - 20, Stowmarket - 15, Ipswich - 10 AVE a fun day A day packed

Saturday 29th September 2018 10:30am to 8:00pm Suffolk One, Scrivener Drive, Ipswich,

18 Events The RHS Avenues Games A sports & activity day where teams come together to win prizes and compete against each other in this ever-popular event. Thursday 28th June :00am to 2:00pm Royal Hospital School, Holbrook, Ipswich, IP9 2RX Cost: 10 per person Maximum 10 people per team Transport: (optional) From: Sudbury - 20, Bury St Edmunds - 20, Stowmarket - 15, Ipswich - 10 AVE a fun day A day packed full of arts & crafts, music, dance, singing, group activities, and disco. Saturday 29th September :30am to 8:00pm Suffolk One, Scrivener Drive, Ipswich, IP8 3SU Cost: 30 per person Transport: (optional) From: Sudbury - 20, Bury St Edmunds - 20, Stowmarket - 15, Ipswich

PARTY DJ ENTERTAINMENT FESTIVE CELEBRATIONS BUFFET Tuesday 18th December 2018 Price: 25 St Peter's by the Waterfront,

19 Events Come join us for our HALLOWEEN PARTY DJ ENTERTAINMENT SPOOKY CELEBRATIONS BUFFET Tuesday 30th October 2018 Price: 25 St Peter's by the Waterfront, College Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1XF Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm Come join us for our CHRISTMAS PARTY DJ ENTERTAINMENT FESTIVE CELEBRATIONS BUFFET Tuesday 18th December 2018 Price: 25 St Peter's by the Waterfront, College Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1XF Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm For all our events payment is due in full at the time of booking. 19

ITFC Match Assistance ITFC Match Assistance enables people with a

We support people who require assistance to watch Ipswich Town

assistant or carer to accompany them to the game.

20 ITFC Match Assistance ITFC Match Assistance enables people with a disability to watch Ipswich Town home matches. We support people who require assistance to watch Ipswich Town matches at Portman Road who do not already have their own personal assistant or carer to accompany them to the game. Fixture information & prices will be sent on request. ITFC games must be booked and paid for in advance. 20

21 WORK CSS WORK provides first step support to access employment through voluntary placements and work experience opportunities. We support people with disabilities to access and participate in volunteering or work experience placements within their local community. 21

We provide support to: access the local community. take part in a range of activities, at home and in the community. successfully live at home independently.

22 SUPPORT CSS SUPPORT provides a range of day-to-day assistance, both at home and in the community. Our aim is to enable people with a disability to be as independent as possible and to live their lives the way they choose. We provide support to: access the local community. take part in a range of activities, at home and in the community. successfully live at home independently. undertake any personal care duties, when required. to develop daily living skills, such as money handling and using public transport. manage household duties, such as bills, food shopping, cooking, cleaning and gardening. plan and go away on a short break. 22

23 SUPPORT Our one to one support is available from 4 hours to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Every person we support has a personalised support plan which relates directly to their individual' goals, wishes, needs and aspirations. 23

24 Please contact us for more information. Acorn Business Centre Paper Mill Lane Bramford Ipswich Suffolk IP8 4BZ Avenues East Community Support Services Company limited by guarantee. Registered in England. Company Registration No Charity No: Avenues East is a subsidiary of the Avenues Group. 24

Community Support Services

Community Support Services April 2016 - March 2017 Enabling people with disabilities to play an active part within their local community. 1 Contents Avenues East 3 Community Support Services 4 LEISURE