2018 bringing people together through activity opportunities Friday Night Club Activity Opportunities
MISSION STATEMENT All things are possible To improve the wellbeing of adults with a learning disabilities and/or mental health issues through activities that help them feel valued, and be valued, within their community. How We have activities running most days of the week throughout the year at different venues which are run by our volunteers and individual s own support staff. History Having run the FNC as a voluntary group for the last 8 years, we became a Community Interest Company late in 2016 and in 2017 we obtained Charity status which will enable us to approach commercial enterprise for support and possible partnerships as the Public Sector NHS and Adult services are facing so many cut backs, the services being offered to this disadvantaged group of people is reducing each year whereas the FNC now have over 100 people attending one or more of the activities offered. We believe that when Commercial Enterprise exercise their social conscience. All things are possible! Vision To have the facilities for more people to be able to attend one of the events as we have reached full capacity on some activities, which means we may have to refuse some people in need in the future. Therefore, our aim this year is to obtain the use of our own land (around 2 acres) where we could create a small outdoor activity centre where we would lay an off-road track for our buggies that would be fit to use all the year round, at the same time we would put up a building where our weekly archery sessions could take place regardless of the weather, this building would also provide safe storage for our off-road buggies. Our Vision is for other Charities to share the use of this venue - more will benefit throughout the community; our main aim this year is to find a way to fund this intent. All things are possible! The Friday Night Club would like to thank our very generous benefactors: Marwell Activity Centre, Wallington Village Hall, Community Action Fareham, One Community, The Green Room Group, The Fareham Pub, Fareham Borough Council Community Interest Group. Company No. 10491936 Charity No. 1174538
The Friday Night Club was formed in 2010 to put on Disco evenings for individuals with a learning disability on the first Friday of every month and we even have our own music festival every year at Marwell Activity Centre where we showcase 4 Live Bands. Club Dates 2018 NEW YEAR LIVE BAND (Double Take) January 5th VALENTINE DISCO (Dynachords) February 2nd PIRATE DISCO (Saga Louts) March 2nd EASTER BONNET DISCO(Trevor) April 6th Disco (Trevor) May 4th CANAL BOAT TRIP May 25th A lot has been added since then with other activities but our Friday night still remains a popular night to meet friends and have a good evening. The cost is just 5.00 and is on from 7pm to 9.15pm and is held at Wallington Village Hall in Fareham, PO16 8ST For further details contact: Geoff Knipe 07826 309186 j.knipe123@btinternet.com 70 s DISCO (Trevor) June 1st HAWAIIAN DISCO (Saga Louts) July 6th TERRI COOPER MUSIC FESTIVAL July 28th KARAOKE (Trevor) August 3rd LIVE BAND (Double Take) September 7th HALLOWEEN DISCO (Trevor) October 5th GUY FAWKES (Dynachords) November 2nd CHRISTMAS PARTY December 7th
ARTS & CRAFTS AND MUSIC SESSIONS This year sessions will include music, dance, arts and crafts, indoor sports and catering demonstrations. As if that was not enough, refreshments are served by the group at 3pm! DATES 2018 Jan 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th Feb 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th Mar 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th Apr 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th May 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th June 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th Jul 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th Aug 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th Sep 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th Oct 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th Nov 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th Dec 3rd Christmas Party 10th Dec Wallington Village Hall, Mondays 1.30 to 4.00, 5.00
Marwell activity centre Individuals who need 1 to 1 support must be accompanied by their support worker Marwell Activity Centre Tuesday afternoon 1.30 to 4.30pm This runs every Tuesday throughout the year, but call if in doubt, as sometimes off-road track is not available. A fantastic social afternoon where everyone gets involved The session consists of 1.5 hour archery session followed by off-roading where individuals can experience the thrill while being driven by an instructor 7.00 for Archery or 10.00 Archery & Off-Roading Geoff Knipe, 07826 309186, j.knipe123@btinternet.com when the off roading is not possible, the archery session will be extended
LIFESTYLES CATERING GROUP We meet at Wallington Village Hall twice a month and serve a three course meal for only 5 to the paying public. Individuals learn to set tables, prepare the meal and serve our customers enabling them to learn new skills, enhance their confidence and meet new people. For further details contact: Geoff Knipe 07826 309186 j.knipe123@btinternet.com DATES 2018 17th and 31st January 2018 21st and 28th February 2018 21st and 28th March 2018 18th and 25th April 2018 16th and 30th May 2018 20th and 27th June 2018 18th and 25th July 2018 15th and 29th August 2018 19th and 26th September 2018 17th and 31st October 2018 21st and 28th November 2018 19th December 2018 This activity has been running since Oct 2013 and the group have many customers who attend regularly
meet the team All things are possible when time is given freely to allow our members to broaden their social horizons Sue Wendy Andy Andrea Pauline Margaret Ally Geoff Nigel Peer involvement - helping yourself by helping others Chris King Since joining the group, Chris has shown great empathy towards others within the group. He is most valued for his leadership during the lunch groups, his input at the Marwell Archery sessions, his help at setting up Monday art groups and Friday night Disco. We are so proud of you Chris! This year the club are paying for Chris to attend an Archery Course so that he will be able to instruct his peers. Karen Knipe Big thanks from you for taking the money from everyone at Monday art groups and at Marwell Activity Days, you are a real help Melissa Pennick Your enthusiasm to help others has been terrific this year, be very proud of yourself as we are of you