Our daily activities take place during the week and are led by professionals experienced in working with learning disabilities. From arts and crafts and music to dance and a youth club, there is something for everyone. All activities take place in Borehamwood, WD6
Your first session is free!
Cost: £5 per session (prices vary between £3.50 and £5)
Duration: approx 1.5 hours
Location: Local venues in Borehamwood
Turning up is the hardest part, the rest is easy!
Adult Activities Programme
Arts & Crafts Monday 10.30am
Time: 10.30am -12pm
Cost: £5 per session
Would you like to know how to make your own pillow, design a garden gnome or take home a personalised wallet? At Art on Mondays, we create lots of different crafts to take home using glitter, paint and even salt.
I love coming to Art class, I’m good at it!
Adrian, member
I love helping people and encouraging creativity
Shoshana, Leader
Move to the Beat Tuesday 10.30am
Time: 10.30am -12pm
Cost: £5 per session
Join us for a morning of movement to music, body percussion including gentle boxing moves and making music using instruments.
I love Move to the Beat, there is something for everyone. I get carried away with the music while exercising at the same time
Sally, member
Jubilee Club Tuesday 7pm
Time: 7-9pm
Cost: £3.50 per session
Our Tuesday evening social club has been running for over 40 years. You can enjoy a range of activities from karoake, arts & crafts, games and baking.
We have a laugh on the minibus, I am the doorman and I help the driver get everyone on and off the bus
Glyn, member
I am really enjoying volunteering at the Jubilee Club, who knew at age 46, you can still do new things. I am so happy to be involved with Hertsmere Mencap
Estelle, volunteer
Coffee Morning Wednesday 10am
Time: 10-11.30am
Free Session
“Drop in” for a chat at our Wednesday morning, Coffee Morning. You can ask questions to staff and trained volunteers about any issues you are having. Our coffee morning also provides an opportunity for carers and parents to share their experiences and connect with others in the group. We often have special guests coming to talk to us, for eg. the local Fire Brigade and the local Police has visited us and we have enjoyed “Laughter yoga” sessions.
I like the coffee morning because there is always someone there to answer my questions and help with my problems. You always have someone to talk to
Linda, member
Bingo Thursday 11.30am
Time: 11.30am to 12.30pm
Cost: £5 per session
Come along to an exciting morning of Bingo!
It brings me joy to be with the members and see them happy
Louisa, volunteer
Youth Club Thursday 7pm
Time: 7pm to 9pm.
Cost: £5 per session
Our Youth Club is for 16 – 26 year olds You can expect a fun-filled evening of socialising and enjoy an array of jam packed activities including quarterly trips.
Really nice to spend time doing something exciting with my Mencap friends. Love it, thank you
Ollie, member
I like the teachers, the helpers, the activities and the young people
Lara, member
It’s very rewarding to volunteer and I am pleased to be helping out.
Nina, volunteer
I accompanied my son on the Youth Club trip to see Wicked. We had a lovely evening and the staff who attended were brilliant making sure everyone was happy and safe. It was lovely to meet everyone
Caroline, member’s mum
Dance Friday 10am
Time: 10-11am
Cost: £5 per session
We always have big smiles on our face at Friday’s Dance class. Each week we boogie to a range of music and learn new dance moves, it’s great fun.
I have fun and enjoy being together with my friends, the activities stop me from being bored
Michael, member
Rachel enjoyed her first dance session, there was a really nice atmosphere and we will definitely come again
Rina, support worker
If you would like more information or you would like to come along, please contact Hayley on:
Email: activities@hertsmeremencap.org.uk
Mobile: 07861 891706
Adult Activities Programme
Hertsmere Mencap give our service users a focus, Derek attends Art & Crafts and spends the rest of the week asking when he can return
Sandra, support worker
I love volunteering for Hertsmere Mencap as I get to support and befriend some of the best people in the community
Raz, volunteer
