Activities
New for 2022
New for 2021
Support for parents and families of people aged around 40+ who have a learning disability
Life under Lockdown
Online Sessions (Zoom)
We are making good use of Zoom during lockdown and will continue to offer some zoom sessions after all lockdowns end. See our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/newforestmencap/ for current information or contact [email protected]
IMPORTANT INFORMATION re Transport
If transport difficulties prevents you from joining one of our activities or sessions, please speak to Jackie, Development Officer, on 07549 073784, as we may be able to assist you. Don’t let lack of transport be a barrier to joining one of our groups or activities – talk to us!
HALL HIRE
We have some excellent spaces that are available for rent at the Nedderman Centre. Please contact 01425 619126 or [email protected] for further information. We can only accept regular bookings for clubs or meetings – we can no longer accept bookings for parties (adult’s or children’s)
| New Forest Mencap Letting fees | |||
| Main hall | Pooley Room | Kitchen | |
| Up to 4 hours | £12 per hour | £10 per hour | £10 per session |
| Per day (up to 7 hours) | £60 | £40 | £20 per session |
Brockenhurst Gateway Club – See link to their website for more information:
New Milton Gateway
We meet at the Nedderman Centre in Marryat Road, BH25 5NY, each Tuesday during term time between 7 – 9pm. The subscription is £3.50 per session attended. The club is open to anyone with a learning disability over the age of 16. There is a varied programme.
Please contact the club leader, Christine Eyles, for more information.
Saturday Club
The Saturday Club has been running for over 20 years, as part of New Forest Mencap. The meetings are every Saturday at the Nedderman Centre in New Milton.
Club meetings are for age 15 upwards and meet from 2.00 – 4.30pm during term time.
Subs are £3.50 per session and you only pay if you attend.
The Saturday Club aims to involve a variety of activities, mostly sports and art and craft (similar to the New Milton Gateway Club on a Tuesday evening.