Lancashire Directory of Social Activities for Adults with Learning Disabilities Created and Distributed by & www.unightgroup.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/meetnmatchlancashire
East Lancashire: Burnley Name of Event: Mates & Dates Brief description: Social evening with disco and fun games Where: Rosegrove Railway Club, Burnley Date of event: 4 times per year Time of event: 7pm - 10pm Price: 2.50 Who to contact: James Newman Contact Details: 07833 050374 Name of Event: Gannow Club Brief description: Karaoke, Disco, Arts and Crafts and more, Tea and Toast, Free Pool Tab Where: Gannow Community Centre, Adamson Street, Burnley, BB12 6RB Date of event: Every Thursday Time of event: 6.30pm 9pm Price: 2, carers free Who to contact: Pendle Support Contact Details: 01282 504504 Do you run events in East Lancashire? Why not feature them here for FREE Contact Lucy for more details: LHamlin@ormerodtrust.org.uk
East Lancashire: Blackburn with Darwen Name of Event: East Lancs Social Inclusion Club Night Brief description of event: Disco, bar, pool, darts etc Where: St Stephen s Club, Little Harwood, Blackburn Date of event: every Wednesday Time of event: 6-9pm Price: 1 Who to contact: Michael Sutton Contact Details: 01254 682368 / michaelsutton2000@yahoo.co.uk Name of Event: SHINE Brief description of event: Shared Hobbies, Interests and New Enterprises where you can go and meet new people, try new activities and even make things to sell at a local market. Where: Ivy Street Community Centre, Ivy Street, Blackburn Date of event: Fridays Time of event: 10.30am - 2.30pm Price: 5 all day, 2.50 half day Who to contact: Alternative Futures Group Telephone/Email: 01282 410200 / 01254 291276
East Lancashire: Hyndburn Name of Event: SNAP Brief description: Youth club for people with learning disabilities up to age 25. Variety of activities, sport, music, computers, baking Where: New Era, Paradise Street, Accrington, BB5 1PB Date of event: Thursdays Time of event: 6.45pm - 8.45pm Price: 40p Who to contact: The Zone Contact Details: 01254 300110 Name of Event: DASH Brief description: Social club Where: New Era, Paradise Street, Accrington, BB5 1PB Date of event: Every other Tuesday Time of event: 7pm 8.30 Price: 2.50 Who to contact: John Mckenna Contact Details: 01254 395839 Name of Event: The Base Brief description: Various Social Activities Where: The Base, Queen Street, Great Harwood, BB6 7AT Date of event: Contact for programme Time of event: Contact for programme Price: Contact for programme Who to contact: Tracey or Tara Contact Details: 01254 883392
Name of Event: Spring into Sport Brief description: Meet new people, have fun and take part in sport and physical Activity Where: New Era, 1 Paradise Street, Accrington, BB5 1PB Date of event: Fortnightly on Fridays Time of event: 6.30pm - 8.30pm Price: 3.50 Who to contact: Lucy Contact Details: 01254 457026 Name of Event: DanceSyndrome Brief description: Inclusive dance sessions Where: Accrington Library Date of event: Thursdays Time of event: 10.30am - 12noon Price: 1 Who to contact: Dawn Contact Details: 07875 128015
Special Event: Saturday 21 st October 2017
Disco Dancing Karaoke Fancy Dress (optional) HALLOWEEN PARTY Tickets: 5 Carers Free for people with learning disabilities Friday 27th October 2017 The Civic Arts Centre & Theatre Oswaldtwistle 6.30pm - 10pm Parking Notice: For Civic Theatre Parking, please use the Civic Theatre Car Park at the rear of the building or the additional parking spaces on Rhyddings High School Car Park on Haworth Street. Please do not park on the side streets. For more information or to book tickets contact Lucy on 07762 964728 / or book via the Civic Arts Centre www.civicartscentre.co.uk The Civic Arts Centre & Theatre - 155 Union Road Oswaldtwistle - Accrington - BB5 3HZ
East Lancashire: Ribble Valley Name of Event: Spring into Phab Dance Brief description: Inclusive dance sessions Where: St James Church, St James Street, Clitheroe Date of event: Saturdays Time of event: 10.30am - 11.45am Price: 4 Who to contact: Dawn Contact Details: 07875 128015 Name of Event: Spring into Phab Brief description: Meet new people, have fun and take part in fun activities for ages up to 30 Where: The Zone, Parsons Lane, Off Wesleyan Row, Clitheroe Date of event: Mondays Time of event: 7.30pm - 9pm Price: 2.50 Who to contact: Lucy Contact Details: 01254 457026 Meet N Match is a friendship and Dating Agency for People with a Learning Disability. Membership includes: Exclusive Matching Service Supported First Dates Members Only Events Safe Dating Training
Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre: Blackpool Name of Event: U-Night Club Night Brief description: Live DJ, bar serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, dancing, music and raffle Where: Wainwright Club, Blackpool Date of event: Last Friday of every month Time of event: 7.30pm - late Price: 5 Who to contact: Rachel Lambert Contact Details: 07749 390790 Name of Event: Fizz Brief description: An evening of fun and entertainment. Bingo, craft, games, disco, karaoke and prizes. Where: Wainwright Club, Blackpool Date of event: Every 2 months Time of event: 7pm 9.30pm Price: FREE Who to contact: James Contact Details: 07825 533737 Do you run events in Blackpool, Fylde or Wyre? Why not feature them here for FREE Contact Lucy for more details: LHamlin@ormerodtrust.org.uk
Central Lancashire: Preston Name of Event: Kolar Bar Brief description of event: Social evening, get there early for a seat as a very popular event! Where: Old Bull on Church St Preston Date of event: Wednesday Time of event: 7pm - 9.30pm Price: 2 plus money for raffle tickets Who to contact: Donna Woodcock Contact Details: 01772 524567 Name of Event: FX Friday Night Disco Brief description of event: Disco and Dance weekly raffle and refreshments Where: Bannister House, Sedgewick Street, Preston Date of event: Every Friday Time of event: 6pm 9pm (some people then move on to the pub across the road) Price: 2.00 Who to contact: info@caritascare.org.uk Contact Details: 01772 561323 Name of Event: Art Group Brief description of event: A small art group attended by people from Spire supported living and the Outreach service, but everyone is welcome! Where: Spire offices, Derby House, Lytham Rd, Fulwood, Preston Date of event: Mondays, Time of event: 1pm - 3pm Price: 2 includes refreshments, Who to contact: Donna Woodcock, Contact Details: 01772 524567
Central Lancashire: Chorley Name of Event: Voice for All Film Night Brief description of event: Monthly event watching a film on the big screen Where: Lisieux Hall, Dawson Lane, Whittle le Woods, Chorley PR6 7DX Date of event: Usually on a Wednesday evening Time of event: 6.30-7pm start and 9-9.30pm finish (pending length of film) Price: FREE (donations welcome and refreshments available) Who to contact: John Whitehead Contact Details: 01257 266311 Do you run events in Central or West Lancashire? Why not feature them here for FREE Contact Lucy for more details: LHamlin@ormerodtrust.org.uk
West Lancashire: Skelmersdale Name of Event: Activ4-All Brief description: Where: Digmoor Community Centre on Digmoor Parade, Skelmersdale. Date of event: Time of event: 10.30am - 12pm Price: 3.50 Who to contact: Neil Morgan Contact Details: 07887 761474 Name of Event: Activ4-All Disco Nights Brief description: Disco night Where: The Engine Rooms, 14 Westgate, Skelmersdale, WN8 8AZ Date of event: Thursdays Time of event: 7pm - 9pm Price: 3.50 Who to contact: Neil Morgan Contact Details: 07887 761474 Name of Event: Big Night Out Brief description: Disco night Where: The Wardens Club in Old Skelmersdale Date of event: Monthly of Friday nights Time of event: 7.30pm - 10.30pm Price: 6 (includes food) Who to contact: Margaret Long Contact Details: 07754 595578
North Lancashire: Lancaster Name of Event: Really Enjoyable Dining Society (REDS) Brief description: Where: Various locations, Lancaster Date of event: One Wednesday per month Time of event: Please contact for details of next meeting Price: We recommend people take 15 to cover a meal and drink. Who to contact: Ruth or Tracey Contact Details: 01524 585989 Name of Event: Far Out Events Brief description: Most FAR OUT events happen monthly. They have various events throughout the month Where: Various Date of event: Please contact for next meeting Time of event: Please contact for next meeting Who to contact: Amanda or www.facebook.com/friendsandrelationshipsandabout Contact Details: 07821 090160 Follow us on Facebook for up to date events and training Facebook.com/MeetNMatchLancashire
Name of Event: Cinema Club Brief description: A chance to meet for a meal, then go to Vue Cinema Where: Meet at Crafty Scholar Pub, Church Street, Lancaster Date of event: Second Tuesday of the month Time of event: 5pm Price: We recommend people take at least 15 to cover a meal and drink. Who to contact: Ruth or Tracey Contact Details: 01524 585989 Name of Event: Open Mic Night Brief description: Open Mic Night - a chance to showcase your talent Where: Stonewell Tavern, Lancaster Date of event: Last Friday of the month Time of event: 6pm 8pm Who to contact: Amanda or www.facebook.com/friendsandrelationshipsandabout Contact Details: 07821 090160 Name of Event: Karaoke Night Brief description: Karaoke Night sing your favourite songs Where: Stonewell Tavern, Lancaster Date of event: Second Friday of the month Time of event: 6pm 8pm Who to contact: Amanda or www.facebook.com/friendsandrelationshipsandabout Contact Details: 07821 090160
Are you interested in joining Meet N Match? What we offer members: Priority invitations to organised Lancashire events Personal introductions to new friends and a chance to go on dates Supported first dates Invitations to local events A directory of social activities in Lancashire with regular updates Free training about relationships Advice & information about safe relationships Membership costs 40 per year or 25 for six months. Contact Lizzie for more details and to join. Email: ESmart@ormerodtrust.org.uk Call: 007921 600373
Do you want your social activities featured in the Meet N Match directory? If so, send details to Lucy Hamlin LHamlin@ormerodtrust.org.uk We are particularly keen to feature activities taking place in the following areas Rossendale Pendle Fylde & Wyre South Ribble Preston Lancaster & Morecambe