LifeWorks offers a mix of social and structured inclusive activities for young adults aged 16+ with disabilities. The sessions enable structure and continued learning of life skills for young people with a range of abilities.
Our activities run from Monday to Friday during term-time and feature a special programme during school holidays.
Term-time Activities
Mondays | 09:30-14:00
Sports | YMCA Sovereign Centre, Reigate
Try out a variety of inclusive sports.
Tuesdays | 09:30-14:00
Social and Life Skills | YMCA Sovereign Centre, Reigate
Try a range of social activities, board games, puzzles, cooking and team games whilst also gaining life skills such as road safety, internet safety, money skills and food hygiene.
Tuesdays | 09:30-14:00
Travel Training | YMCA Sovereign Centre, Reigate
An opportunity for higher ability people with learning difficulties to practice their independence skills and learn through repetition how to travel safely using public transport.
Wednesdays | 09:30-14:00
Gardening | YMCA Allotment, Princes Road, Redhill
Learn about all aspects of gardening, as well as being physically active and spending time with others. We have access to inside space when necessary.
Thursdays | 09:30-14:00
Cooking Club | YMCA Sovereign Centre, Reigate
Make a healthy meal each week and learn about how to create a balanced meal, order food and
understand money management.
Fridays | 09:30-14:00
Arts | YMCA Sovereign Centre, Reigate
Explore different art forms which will vary each week. Young people work to their own level and have
a range of different tasks to challenge and stimulate.
Cost
£55 per session
All activities are subject to change/cancellation with minimum numbers needed to run and other factors. In the event of LifeWorks cancelling the activity, credit notes for the cost of the activity will be applied to the individual’s account.
NEW - LifeWorks Beatz
LifeWorks Beatz
Music production, singing and instrument sessions for young adults aged 16+ with disabilities
Join LifeWorks for Beatz – a pilot music making session. Explore music production, playing instruments and singing with an experienced musician and our LifeWorks team. Young people can realise their true
potential through the power of music and gain a sense of achievement.
Tuesdays (Pilot scheme)
7 November – 19 December 2023
YMCA Horley Young People and Family Centre,
The Old Fire Station, Albert Road, Horley, RH6 7JA
Please email matthew.lole@ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk to arrange a time.
Christmas holidays
Tuesday 19 December | 09:30-14:00
Christmas Arts & Crafts
£55 per person
Wednesday 20 December | 09:30-14:00
Indoor Gardening
£55 per person
Thursday 21 December | 09:30-14:00
Cooking activity
£55 per person
Friday 22 December | 10:00-12:00
Pre-Christmas Coffee with the Coordinators
A free event for parents/carers to catch up with the LifeWorks Coordinators over mince pies and coffee. Please bring your young adults with you if you wish, as activities will be provided.
All events are being held at YMCA Sovereign Centre, Slipshatch Road, Reigate RH2 8HA
Find out more
For more information about our LifeWorks sessions, please contact Matt Lole or Emma Wayland.
E Lifeworks@ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk
Join our LifeWorks Facebook group where our LifeWorks team will be keeping in touch with everyone online.