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Our Activities
At Support & Connections, we offer a variety of activities which aim to promote and develop wellbeing, teamwork, communication and healthy lifestyles.
We endeavour to provide choice and accommodate individual preferences wherever possible.
Take a look below to see some of the many activities we offer...
Sport and Physical Activities
We hold a variety of sports sessions which are run by a team of qualified coaches. These include basketball, cricket, yoga and music and movement.
We emphasise being healthy and staying active, as well as promoting teamwork and the value of sportsmanship.
We include anyone who wants to participate and adapt various sessions to accommodate individual needs.
Cook & Eat
Our Cook & Eat sessions enable individuals to prepare and make a meal which they enjoy for their lunch.
The sessions are an opportunity to explore different foods and recipes whilst promoting healthy choices.
We promote independence and personal growth, from shopping for the ingredients to prepping and cooking the foods.
Crafts
We provide lots of opportunities to express creative talents through a variety of group and individual projects.
Incorporating seasonal festivals and events promotes the inclusion and knowledge of a variety of cultures, and inspires artistic flair.
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We practice skills such as sewing, knitting, crocheting and many forms of paper crafts.
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Recycling materials is a big part of our craft projects and we re-use whatever we can. This includes our selection of greetings cards that we sell as part of Growing Community Enterprises.
Gardening
As well as offering a domestic gardening service to the local community, we also run an allotment at Melton Country Park, where we produce a variety of vegetables.
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Individuals are involved in sowing seeds, preparing the ground, planting, watering and maintaining the allotment and surrounding areas.
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This provides opportunities to learn new practical skills whilst enjoying the physical and mental health benefits of being outdoors.
Our allotment is currently awaiting a makeover - we have secured a grant to make it fully accessible and we look forward to sharing it with you!
Café & Baking
We run a weekly baking session in which the group prepares baked goods for our café.
This provides opportunities for developing food hygiene knowledge and qualifications, as well as experience in catering.
Our Melton based café, The Hideaway Takeaway, is open to the public every Tuesday from 9.30am - 12.30pm.
This provides valuable working experience for individuals in a public facing, hospitality role and promotes confidence and personal growth.
Woodwork
In our purpose built, accessible workshop, individuals learn a variety of woodwork skills including the use of different tools - such as hand-saws, drills, hammers and electric sanders.
We produce items to sell as part of Growing Community Enterprises, as well as working on individual projects.
A focus on health and safety, including the correct use of PPE, provides an environment where positive risk-taking is encouraged and individuals' skills are developed.
Community Visits
We take full advantage of the local amenities and enjoy opportunities to explore the local surroundings
Outings include - shopping for the cooking sessions, local cafés and pubs, Melton Market and visiting local attractions. We are always looking for local gems to visit and are always open to new suggestions!
Our community visits provide opportunities for social inclusion within the local community, and promote independence and life skills, whether it's ordering and paying for drinks, or writing and following a shopping list.
Charity Can Recycling
We play a crucial role in a local initiative ran by a group called the Melton Wombles, whereby we collect, crush and collate used aluminium cans. The cans are then weighed in for scrap metal by our friends at Woodland View Farm, and the money made goes to the Air Ambulance Charity.
Individuals who participate in this have gained a great sense of achievement and are proud to be a part of the scheme.
They have also made links within the local community, which has encouraged social inclusion and independence for the individuals involved.
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