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Leisure Link – Club Soda MeetingTues 26th Jan 20162.30 – 4.30pm Braithwaite Hall

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. Our next meeting will be on Wednesday 23rd March, 2.30 – 4.30pm in Braithwaite Hall, Croydon Clocktower.

For more info call 020 8239 4393 email andrew.slegg@croydon.gov.uk or visit www.clubsoda.org.uk

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Club Soda’s Next EventMonday 14 March, 7 - 11pm at Matthews Yard

Come join Club Soda for their next club night. DJ sets on the night from Bubbles, 4blue, Mennis, B Jones, Tony Cool, Soul Sista and more.

HIGHLIGHT!!!

To find out more about Club Soda please visit www.clubsoda.org.uk

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For more info call 020 8239 4393 email andrew.slegg@croydon.gov.uk or visit www.clubsoda.org.uk

Favorite places in Croydon and South London?Paul S – Doing tai chi in Elephant and CastleRachael – Enjoying a coffee at Matthews YardSedley – Joining private tours at Croydon’s Old PalaceAndrew – Drinking in the pub garden at the Oval Tavern in CroydonAmanda – Dancing at the Bad Apple night ClubRobert – Shopping at the Gadget shop in Bromley’s Intu shopping centreAlex – Braithwaite hall at Croydon Clocktower

What have we been doing or are looking forward to doing?

Amanda really enjoyed going to Club Soda’s Soda Beat event at Matthews Yard on Monday 25th January. The bands were excellent and included Zombie Crash, Mumbly Wolfs and Raphael Attar. Photos taken on the night can be viewed on Club Soda’s facebook page.To fnd out more visit Clubsoda.org.uk

Robert has been having guitar lessons at Rock Bottom music store in West Croydon and is thoughly enjoying it. To find out more visit www.rockbottommusic.co.uk

Amanda has been going to the Eldon PHAB club regularly every week.

Oliver and Alan will be going to Cafe Oto in Dalston tonight where the Mumbly Wolfs are performing live. www.cafeoto.co.uk

Robert is attending art workshops run by TURF Projects and Club Soda on Tuesdays 5-7 pm.Find out more online at turf-projects.com or on facebook.

Rachael is looking forward to visiting Chartwell National Trust property in Westerham on Mothers Day weekend Sat 5th and Sun 6th March. You can buy a special afternoon tea in the Mulberry room.www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Sedley spoke about the “Future fo Us” community hub which is a peer support service for people with learning disabilities. The hub meet twice a month and has a coffee bar run by volunteers.croydonpeoplefirst.org.uk

Paul is looking forward to Sport Relief 2016. There are many events taking place in the borough such as a swimathon at Waddon Leisure Centre on 18-20 March.

Paul is hoping that there are some carnivals taking place this year as he really enjoyed going to them in the past.

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For more info call 020 8239 4393 email andrew.slegg@croydon.gov.uk or visit www.clubsoda.org.uk

Places to go & things to do

Croydon celebrates Chinese New Year

on the weekend of 6th & 7th February

Saturday 6th FebruaryTURF Gallery

on Keeley RoadMaking Music with Zenny, 12-2pm

Matthews YardChinese lantern painting, 12-4pm

RISE Gallery in St George’s Walk

Contemporary Asian art exhibitionClick Clock Gallery in Katharine Street

Contemporary Chinese photography exhibition

Oval Tavern on Oval Road

Storytelling, puppetry & poems, 1-4pm

Sunday 7th FebruaryThe Fairfield Halls

Workshops & performances The Whitgift Centre

Two lion dance parades & much more

THIS WEEKENDSay It Out Loud

‘Say It Out Loud is a brand new arts project open to adults with learning disabilities and resident in Croydon. Join us in creating a learning tool to educate support services and

professionals in Croydon about what you need to stay safe and protect

your rights.You will have the opportunity to work with a professional artist in making a film about staying safe and feeling

comfortable in your relationships with family, friends and support staff.Join us at Croydon Conference

Centre on Wednesday 24th February to watch a piece of forum theatre about standing up for your rights, including the opportunity to get

involved, and for a free lunch with a chance to learn more about this

exciting new project.This event is free but booking is essential. To book your place, please complete an application form and return to:

Charles_mcardle@hotmail.com by Friday 12th February. Don’t miss

your chance to get involved!’BUBBLE CLUB - Romeo & JulietWednesday 17th February 7-11pm

Backyard Comedy Club, Bethnal Green, Cambridge Heath

Road, London, E2 0EL 0207 247 3030

email office@mapsquad.org

KISS MY DISCOWednesday 11th February 7-11pm

The Volunteer, 12 Eastgate St, Lewes, BN7 2LP

01273 405800 info@stayuplate.org

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For more info call 020 8239 4393 email andrew.slegg@croydon.gov.uk or visit www.clubsoda.org.uk

Places to go & things to do

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

First session of 2016: Mon 11th Jan

Croydon ArenaFirst session of 2016: Tue 12th Jan

Ladywell Sports HallFirst session of 2016: Tue 12th Jan

For more information call 020 7346 8482 or visit

www.wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk

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

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 andrew.slegg@croydon.gov.uk

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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For more info call 020 8239 4393 email andrew.slegg@croydon.gov.uk or visit www.clubsoda.org.uk

Places to go & things to do

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

Until 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

Croydon recreated walk Thursday 3 March 11-12:30 Meet at the entrance way

Central LibraryJoin members of the Museum team to explore the views painted by Evacustes

Arthur Phipson around Croydon.

Wednesday 17th February ‘Rainbow Mobiles’ at the Museum of Croydon Design a beautiful rainbow

mobile to take home. All family events take place from

11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm and are free, unless otherwise stated.

Places to go & things to do

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For more info call 020 8239 4393 email andrew.slegg@croydon.gov.uk or visit www.clubsoda.org.uk

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

paul.funnell@croydon.gov.uk

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 info@croydonmencap.org.uk

or call 020 8684 5890

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For more info call 020 8239 4393 email andrew.slegg@croydon.gov.uk or visit www.clubsoda.org.uk

Fairfield Halls An arts centre in Croydon that has a concert hall, the Ashcroft Theatre an

art gallery and much more.

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac 2016World Tour

Friday 12th February / 7.30pmReplicating perfectly Fleetwood

Mac at their brilliant best, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac perform all the classic hits live including Dreams,

Gypsy, Oh Diane and much more.

Croydon Comedy Club Feb 2016 Friday 26th February / 8pm

Top comedians plus exciting support acts. Starring ANDREW BIRD, as seen

on BBC’s Live at the Apollo.‘Effortlessly funny’Chortle. Supported byJulian

Deane, Dan Green and Tania Edwards.

The Great Gatsby Fri 11th March / 1pm & 7.30pm

Sat 12th March / 2:30pm & 7.30pm Blackeyed Theatre in association with

South Hill Park and Eastbourne Theatres presents the world premiere of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

King of Pop - The Legend ContinuesStarring Navi

Sunday 13th March / 8pmLed by the world’s number one Michael Jackson tribute artist Navi along with his

incredible live band and dancers

For more information call the Box Office on 020 8688 9291 or visit www.fairfield.co.uk

Healthy Living HubIf you want to lose weight, stop

smoking, become more active or just get some information on what you can do to keep you and your family healthy, the Healthy Living Hub is the place to go. And, even

better, the service is free!

Opening timesMonday - Thursday 11am - 5pm

For more information call 0208 253 1009 or

email healthy.living@croydon.gov.uk

Central Library, Croydon ClocktowerKatharine Street, Croydon, CR9 1ET

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 Oval TavernSun 14 Feb, 1 - 3.30pm

Live jazz from the Dave O’Higgins Quartet

Wed 24 Feb, 8pm Wendy’s Pub Quiz. A fun and friendly

pub quiz with a jackpot element.

131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR

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For more info call 020 8239 4393 email andrew.slegg@croydon.gov.uk or visit www.clubsoda.org.uk

Places to go & things to do

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 7 Jan - Goosebumps (PG)

www.cineworld.co.uk

ShowcaseShowcase Cinemas and Cinemas De Luxe host Autism Friendly Screenings at 10am every 2nd Sunday of the month.Sunday 14 Jan - Capture the Flag (PG)

www.showcasecinemas.co.uk

ODEONODEON Cinemas host an Autism Friendly

Screening 11.30am each month. Sunday 28 Jan - Alvin and the

Chipmunks: Road Chipwww.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 28 Jan - The Good Dinosaur

What’s coming up

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For more info call 020 8239 4393 email andrew.slegg@croydon.gov.uk or visit www.clubsoda.org.uk

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: info@clubsoda.org.uk

The Pop ArtistsTuesdays 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, Alex, Amanda, Paul S, Robert, Oliver, Alan.

TURF GalleryWeekly art workshops on Tuesday

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 info@turf-projects.com

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: info@slidedance.org

07887 781361