Out and About Activities and events for adults with a learning disability
Summer 2022
Event Calendar
June
August
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2022
Wheelchair accessible Ratings for walks
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Ground is flat and suitable for everyone Some hills or difficult areas, such as mud, steps or small dips Challenging, such as mud, rocks, or steep hills
June
2022 Wednesday 8 June
Bowling at Valley Park Leisure Complex
Sunday 12 June
Football and a walk at Lloyd Park
Thursday 16 June
Pub - food and fun at the Oval Tavern
Sunday 19 June
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Trampolining at Oxygen trampoline park
Tuesday 21 June
Tai Chi with Matt at Leslie Park
Sunday 26 June
Park Walk at Roundshaw Downs
3
July
2022 Sunday 3 July
Cinema trip at a Croydon cinema
Wednesday 6 July
Bowling at Valley Park Leisure Complex
Saturday 9 July
Horniman Museum and Gardens
Wednesday 20 July
Games and Quiz Night at Leslie Park
Saturday 30 July
Oaks Park and the Lavender Fields
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August
2022 Wednesday 3 August
Bowling at Valley Park Leisure Complex
Sunday 7 August
Trampolining at Oxygen trampoline park
Saturday 13 August
Cycling and South Norwood Country Park
Wednesday 17 August
Cinema trip at a Croydon cinema
Sunday 21 August
Park Hill Recreation Ground and Tennis
Thursday 25 August
Pub - food and fun at the Oval Tavern
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Hi, I am Emily. I run the Out and About activities and events. You need to contact me to book onto 1 of the sessions, or if you have any questions. My contact details are below.
Emily Out and About Coordinator 07784 979 340 emily@croydonmencap.org.uk
Thank you to Dodd Enterprises for sponsoring our Out and About activities and events.
June Wednesday Wednesday
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Bowling at Valley Park Join us for a game of bowling. Arrive at 6.15 pm and we will start playing at 6.30 pm. Cost - £4.35 / £8.55. Bring the cash with you on the day. Please bring proof of disability (such as your Freedom pass) to get the cheaper price.
Sunday Sunday
12
Football and a walk at Lloyd Park
1
We will have an accessible game of football. Then we will have a drink and a snack at the café and take a walk around the beautiful Lloyd Park. Cost - free
June Thursday
16
Pub - food and fun at the Oval Tavern Have a drink and maybe something to eat whilst socialising with friends in this lovely family pub near to East Croydon. Cost - free to attend You will need to buy your own food and drinks
Sunday
19
Trampolining at Oxygen trampoline park Autism and learning disability friendly session. *Please read the extra notes on page 14* Cost - £8.50 per person, carers come for free. Bring the cash with you on the day. If you have jump socks, please bring them. If not you will need to buy them at the start, they cost £2.65 extra.
June Tuesday
21
Tai Chi with Matt at Leslie Park
Join us for an exciting Tai Chi taster session with Matt. Cost - free This is a free session to try Tai Chi and see if we like it.
Sunday
26
Park Walk at Roundshaw Downs
This beautiful nature reserve is great for spotting birds and flowers! Cost - free. Transport may be available, please ask Emily for details and price.
3
July Sunday
3
Time not decided yet
Cinema trip at a Croydon cinema
Members will decide the film, time and venue a week before, so let us know what you would like to see! Cost - we expect it to be around £10 for the cinema ticket. Bring the cash with you on the day.
Wednesday
6
Bowling at Valley Park Join us for a game of bowling. Arrive at 6.15 pm and we will start playing at 6.30 pm. Cost - £4.35 / £8.55. Bring the cash with you on the day. Please bring proof of disability (such as your Freedom pass) to get the cheaper price.
July Saturday
9
Horniman Museum and Gardens
1
We will visit the fantastic Horniman Museum and wonderful gardens. Cost - free entry to the museum and gardens. Transport may be available, please ask Emily for details and price.
Wednesday
20
Games and Quiz Night at Leslie Park Come along to Leslie Park for an evening of quizzes, board games, and more! Cost - £5 per person, includes food and drink. Free for carers. You will need to book and pay in advance for this activity.
July Saturday
30
Oaks Park and the Lavender Fields
1
Join us as we visit Mayfield Farms stunning Lavender fields! We will walk through beautiful purple flowers in the countryside and visit the café that sells homemade cake and hot drinks.
Cost - £4.50 per person. You will need to book and pay in advance for this activity. Bring some extra money if you want to buy food or drinks at the café. Transport may be available, please ask Emily for details and price.
August Wednesday
3
Bowling at Valley Park Join us for a game of bowling. Arrive at 6.15 pm and we will start playing at 6.30 pm. Cost - £4.35 / £8.55. Bring the cash with you on the day. Please bring proof of disability (such as your Freedom pass) to get the cheaper price.
Sunday
7
Trampolining at Oxygen trampoline park Autism and learning disability friendly session. *Please read the extra notes on page 14* Cost - £8.50 per person, carers come for free. Bring the cash with you on the day. If you have jump socks, please bring them. If not you will need to buy them at the start, they cost £2.65 extra.
August Cycling and South Norwood Country Park
Saturday
13
2
Wheels For Wellbeing has an exciting selection of accessible bikes for you to try! Then we will have lunch and walk around the lake in South Norwood Country Park. Cost - £5. Please bring in cash to pay to Wheels for Wellbeing.
Wednesday
17
Time not decided yet
Cinema trip at a Croydon cinema Members will decide the film, time and venue a week before, so let us know what you would like to see! Cost - we expect it to be around £10 for the cinema ticket. Bring the cash with you on the day.
August Sunday
21
Time not decided yet
Park Hill Recreation Ground and Tennis
2
We will play a game of Tennis that is accessible for everyone. Then walk up to the beautiful walled garden to see the wonderful work the Volunteering Buddies have been doing. Cost - free
Thursday
25
Pub - food and fun at the Oval Tavern
Have a drink and maybe something to eat whilst socialising with friends in this lovely family pub near to East Croydon. Cost - free to attend You will need to buy your own food and drinks.
Extra information for the trampolining sessions at Oxygen trampoline park Everyone taking part in this session will need to fill in and sign a participant consent form. The form asks about your medical conditions and has a list of the rules. You may like some help from a parent or carer to fill in the form. Medical information from the Oxygen website If you have any medical condition that may affect your ability to safely jump on a trampoline, you must consult a doctor 1st and write down all the details on your form. If you have a pre-existing injury or disability we may require you to bring a signed doctor’s note to confirm it is safe for you to participate in the session. If you have Down Syndrome – we require a signed doctor’s note to confirm participation for each visit.
Croydon Mencap Terms and conditions for the Out and About activities and events 1. Booking Activities Please contact Emily to book your place. You will need to bring cash to pay when you arrive. For some sessions you need to pay in advance. Please let Emily know if you need to cancel or if you need help paying.
2. Card payments Some places only take card payments. If you do not have a card, you can give Emily the cash and she will make a card payment for you.
3. Cancellations & Refunds (sessions you pay for in advance) At least 2 weeks’ notice must be given in order to receive a full refund. 8-13 days’ notice must be given in order to receive a 50% refund. Less than 7 days’ notice no refund will be given.
4. Additional Charges If you require 1 to 1 support you need to attend the activity with your own Personal Assistant. Additional charges will apply if your PA occupies a seat in a Croydon Mencap vehicle or hired vehicle, and if an entrance fee/ticket is payable.
5. Own Support If you attend an activity with your own PA, they are responsible for your safety and wellbeing, and it is their duty to support you throughout the activity.
6. Personal Information At least 2 weeks before an activity please ensure that you have given Emily all the relevant information about your support needs, medical information and emergency contact details. It is also advised that you being up-to-date identification, such as a Freedom Pass, with you.
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