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unitingfriends.org.ukRegistered Charity No. 1126190
› Quiz Night › Christmas Break
› Ascot Racecourse
Invite your friends and family to our annual quiz night!
A festive holiday to the Suffolk coast.
jersey boysMUSICAL
sprout there'NEW SHOOTS'
uniting friendsCHRISTMAS MEALListen via our website now on
www.unitingfriends.org.uk
Autumn- OCT - DEC 2013
E V E N I N G S & W E E K E N D S
Join us for a day out at the races!
› OUT THERE!
02 | MARCH 2008 |
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Terms and conditions: • Reserve Lists: Once activities become full we hold a reserve list in case places become available at a later date. We will advise you if you are on this list. Payment is not required for these unless/until you are informed of availability. Please do not send payment in advance. • Payments: Once confirmation of a place has been given for an activity payment is due. Bookings awaiting payment will be held for just 2 weeks. If no payment is received by this time the place will be given to those held on reserve. We will inform you of this. • Refunds: Due to us pre-purchasing tickets in advance of our activities refunds can only be given if a) There is someone on the reserve list and b) sufficient notice is given. • Activities: We will only allow 15 minutes after the arranged meeting times for members who are running late (unless otherwise stated), at that time the group must leave, regardless of attendance.
› Contacts
unitingfriends.org.ukCo-ordinator, Uniting Friends
› karen mclaughlin
› welcome Winter is quickly approaching so it’s time for me to introduce our new October to December programme and of course we have some wonderful
Uniting Friends92c Beehive LaneIlford, EssexIG4 5EG
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Registered office: 92c Beehive Lane, Ilford, Essex IG4 5EGReg. No. 6495763 Charity Reg. No. 1126190
activities for you to choose from. Whether you would like to join us for a weekend break, to see a show, or participate in variety of evening and weekend entertainment, there is something for everyone. You have once again selected some fantastic trips. During the upcoming months we will be holding two weekend breaks, so whether you like the fast passed excitement of thrill rides or you would like to relax and dance the night away with your friends with a West End show theme I am sure you are going to enjoy these wonderful breaks. We have multi award winning west end show for you to enjoy. There will be a firework finale at Ascot, Christmas shopping at winter wonderland, and our larger group activities such as the Christmas meal, bowling and our annual quiz night. We have our regular weekly activities too, why not join us for a healthier lifestyle with Change4Life, or perhaps you enjoy a social night at the local pub and if you are under 30 you can join our younger members at the pop up café. Why not have your say with Out There and In Control plus Uniting Friends Radio, because in October will be celebrat-ing our 2nd birthday for our digital radio station. For one night only we have a very special evening in store for with Groovy Cat Club v UF Radio. We have a fantastic live performance from GTF who released their debut single ‘I wanna be with you’ on the 23rd September. We also have an evening of entertainment with a cabaret show from our very own radio producers Joe and Jerry. As Christmas approaches we have our Sprout There catalogue available for you to purchase those amazingin-house care products such as bath bombs, shampoo’s, conditioners, shower gels and much more. All these items would not be possible without the hard work from our wonderful day service members.
So why take a look through your new programme and see what activities you have chosen.
Following on from the
successful BBQ night,
here is your chance to
experience our Sprout
There! project during
the daytime.
OCT
1
Where Redbridge Lane West allotment site Travel Minibus Travel. Meet/pick up @ 92c Beehive Lane
Time10:15am – 2:30pm
CostFREE! - booking not required.
£
‘New shoots’
This day will be specially set up for new members that haven’t been
to Sprout There! during the day. You will get a chance to grow,
harvest produce, cook and eat! This day will also be free of charge!
You will also get the chance to follow it up and join the Sprout
There! club and have a regular day to come in and join in the fun.
You can even choose the best weekday to suit you.
The Sprout There! club will include gardening, making natural products,
BBQ’s, day trips and much much, more. Come and be part of the team!
DROP INS Drop in sessions happen the same time, the same place every week…
TUESDAYNIGHTS
Where92c Beehive Lane
Time7.30pm – 9.30pm Cost£3.00 Dates Oct 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th Nov 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th Dec 3rd, 10th & 17th Info All sessions will meet at 92c Beehive Lane at 7.30pm. Any activities not held at our base will leave at 7.40pm exactly, if you are not there by that time we cannot wait.
£?
Want to be that bit healthier?
Get a bit fitter? Learn to cook and
eat more healthily? Then look no
further, Change 4 Life is for you.
Join us on Tuesday evenings to find out how you can help yourself to eat well and move more, with our gym, zumba and yoga sessions.
You will be provided with receipes to cook at
home, healthy tips and we will monitor your
progress for you to keep you motivated.
WhereThe Harvester, Beehive Lane, Gants Hill
TravelMeet/Pick Up @ The Harvester
Time8.30pm - 10.30pm
InfoBring extra money for refreshments
THURSDAYNIGHTS
Come and join us for a social evening with the
members of Uniting Friends. A warm welcome awaits
you at our local pub, where there is a good
choice of food and drinks at reasonable prices.
Meet us in the main bar which is to the
right of the entrance.
PUB NIGHTS
Where92c Beehive Lane
Time5.30-8.30pm (before Harvester pub)
CostFREE!
£
EVERY 3RD
THURSDAYOF THEMONTH
› OUT THERE!
And In Control
Welcome to Out There! –and in control, an exciting
monthly multimedia advocacy project.
Using multimedia as tools you will have a chance to look at life
issues that affect you and what you can do to change them for the
better. Linked with Uniting Friends Radio, you will also have the
chance to make recordings on a whole range of subjects for our
monthly show feature – Your Shout.
Speak-Up and Speak-Out and get yourself heard!
Where92c Beehive Lane
TimeDrop in for an hour or two anytime between 5.00pm-9.00pm.
CostFREE! - Bring money for snacks & refreshments Info This service is only available to members up to 25 years throughout the stated times, but if you are from 25-30 you can attend during 5.30pm-7.30pm when UF staff are available.
£
FRIDAYNIGHTS PoP-UP
CaféPop-Up Café is a service
exclusively for members under 25.
In partnership with Indigo’s Moving
Up Project we introduce you to a drop in
session held every Friday evening aimed at the younger crowd.
Providing independence workshops and great recreational activities such as DJ nights, quiz nights, movie nights and Street Dance classes, you are sure to have great fun every time you visit. Come along and meet your UF pals here and introduce yourself to new ones too from Indigo.
Refreshments and light snacks available
to buy throughout the evening.
And In Control
OCT
3
WhereCo2 Bar, 1st Bowling, Ilford Travel Meet/Pick Up from club
Time7.30pm - 11.00pm
Cost£3.00. Payable on the door.
vs
£
This is a special evening
which will include a cabaret,
karaoke, disco and a live
performance from very special
guests singer, songwriter and
rappers duo GTF. Jay and
Billy have just completed their
first single ‘Wanna be with you’
released on 23rd September.
This song is an
upbeat vocal and
rap remake of
‘Everywhere’
which was originallyreleased in 1988 by Fleetwood Mac.
GTF’s urban dance sound makes
them one of the most exciting bands
to recently come out of East
London. To find out more go to
www.gtf-official.com
OCT
7
Where1st Bowling, Clements Road, Ilford
TravelMeet/Pick Up from venue Time 7pm – 9:30pm
Cost£5 - bring extra money for food and drinks
OCT
10
Where92c Beehive Lane
Time6.45pm - 8.15pm
CostFREE! refreshments provided
MEMBERSREVIEWMEETING
If you would like to discuss the previous programme, provide us with feedback on what you would like from the service or to catch up on the latest news from Out There evenings & weekends then this meeting is for you. Come along and join us for a chat we would love to hear your opinions.
bowlingnight
Join your friends for an evening of
bowling. These nights often have
a huge gathering and are a great
opportunity to socialise with lots
of members of UF.
£
£
Come along and see if you can get a strike!
OCT
12
£
Welcome tothe ultimatetribute night with some of the greatest tribute artists of
Freddie Mercury, George
Michael, Elvis Presley and the
Bee Gees. Sing along to some
of the well know hits and have
fun with your friends.
Where Circus Tavern, Purfleet Travel Minibus Travel. Meet/pick up @ 92c Beehive Lane
Time5:30pm-12am
Cost£17.50 - The price includes a 2 course meal and a disco after the show, bring extra money for drinks
tribute night
OCT
19
£
Where Alton, Staffordshire Travel Minibus Travel. Meet/pick up @ 92c Beehive Lane
Time8:30am – 9pm
Cost£180 - £250 depending on support needs (bring extra money for drinks) Info Very limited number of places!
Alton Towers 2013 Scarefest promises to offer the most terrifying event to date! There is something for all thrill seekers and families, with tons of terrific rides, blockbusting attractions, amazing live shows, and weird and wonderful costume characters.
Weekend break
Join us for our terrifying Scarefest event and ride your favourite rides after dark! This price includes travel to and from Alton Towers, all meals, 2 days access to Alton Towers, an overnight accommodation in twin rooms. You will need to bring extra money for drinks and personal extras such as souvenirs. Due to space restrictions on the minibus only one small overnight bag per person is permitted.
quiz night
OCT
26
Where Churchill Room, Wanstead Library Travel Meet/Pick Up From Wanstead Library
Time7pm – 10:30pm
Cost£15 (£12.50 for UF members)
£
Come and join us for great
night out and raise money
for UF. We will be holding
our annual quiz night where
you can work as part of a
team to answer general
knowledge questions.
This evening is open to members, parents, carers and friends. An evening a meal will be included in the price plus tea, coffee and table snacks. Alcoholic and soft drinks will not be available on the night so it is recommended that you bring your own. There will be a raffle with some excellent prizes if you wish to participate which will cost approximately £5 per strip.
NOV
2
Where Ascot, Berkshire Travel Minibus Travel. Meet/pick up @ 92c Beehive Lane
Time10:30am-10pm
Cost£21 (includes picnic lunch, fairground during races and firework display). Bring extra money for betting, evening snack and drinks.
Ascot Racecourse
£
Back by popular demand!
Get all dressed up for another fantastic day at Ascot. Throughout the day racegoers are welcome to head to the Plaza Lawns where there will be a selection of thrill rides for your entertainment. These rides are free of charge from gates opening! After the racing action, Ascot presents a Firework Spectacular!
Rides are free of charge until after the last race, when they will cost £1 per ride. The fireworks spectacular begins after racing at 6pm.
NOV
7
The latest sounds and the classic party hits brought to you by one of our four resident DJ’s with a showcase slot from the latest talent from the Groovy Cat DJ School. Meeoow!
WhereCo2 Bar, 1st Bowling, Ilford Travel Meet/Pick Up from club
Time7.30pm - 11.00pm
Cost£3.00. Payable on the door.
Joe and Jerry’s
Open Mic
from 8.30pm.
£
NOV
10
£
WherePrince Edwards Theatre, London Travel Meet at 92c Beehive Lane for travel by tube (Don’t forget your freedom pass)
Time2:30pm-9pm
Cost£30 - bring extra money for food/drinks
Jersey Boys, the internationally acclaimed
hit musical, tells the remarkable rise to stardom of one of the most successful bands in pop music history.
Discover how four New Jersey boys from the wrong side of the tracks invented their own unique sound, were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and sold 100 million records worldwide.
NOV
18
£
Where92c Beehive Lane
Time7.00pm - 9.30pm
CostFREE! refreshments provided
MEMBERSMEETING
This is your opportunity to tell us what you would like in the winterprogramme. Come along with your ideas and suggestions for days out, activities, adventures, theatres, the choice is yours. These can be discussed among the group to allow you to shape the upcoming programme.
NOV
24
£
WhereHyde Park, London Travel Meet @ 92c Beehive Lane for travel by tube (Don’t forget your freedom pass)
Time2:30pm-8:30pm
Cost£10.50 - bring extra money for food/drinks
& Magical Ice Kingdom
Back by popular demand! Winter Wonderland Hyde Park is
now bigger and better than
the previous year with more
than 200 festival wooden chalets
selling an array of
jewellery, accessories,
culinary delights and
much more you can
purchase some unique
Christmas presents.
Enter the Magical Ice Kingdom, an awe-inspiring walk through a fantastical world of real ice and snow. Unique to the UK and specially created by Winter Wonderland, this ice and snow experience was created from over 200 tons of ice and snow, over four months.
NOV
25
Where92c Beehive Lane
Time7pm-9:30pm
CostFree! (Hot Dog Supper Included) £
DEC
4
£
WhereApollo Victoria, London Travel Meet at 92c Beehive Lane for travel by tube (Don’t forget your freedom pass)
Time5pm-11:30pm
Cost£30 - bring extra money for food/drinks
annualgeneralmeeting
Join us for our AGM where you will find out more about Uniting Friends, listen to presentations on the services available and have the opportunity to talk to the CEO, Project Coordinators, Staff, Assistance Support and Members.
Wicked tells the incredible
untold story of an unlikely
but profound friendship
between two girls who first
meet as sorcery students at
Shiz University: the blonde
and very popular Glinda and
a misunderstood green
girl, Elphaba.
Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfil their destinies as Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
WhereCo2 Bar, 1st Bowling, Ilford Travel Meet/PickUp from club
Time7.30pm - 11.00pm
Cost£3.00. Payable on the door.
£
It’s first Thursday so time to
get back on the dance floor.
Featuring two of our top DJ’s
to keep you moving.
Joe and Jerry’s
Open Mic
from 8.30pm.
DEC
5
a
DEC
Where Warner Leisure - Corton Coastal Village, Suffolk Travel Minibus Travel. Meet/pick up @ 92c Beehive Lane
Time12pm-1:30pm
Cost£299-£499 depending on support needs
£
6-9
Dancing and seaside fun, this is what Corton’s all about. Plus
with new rooms unique to the UK and specially designed for
Warner, you can wake up to the best views of the sun rise
whilst enjoying an early cup of coffee or tea. If you feel really
energetic why not try our new landscaped games lawn
including archery, and mini golf.
Christmas Break
Join us for this year’s Christmas break at
the Corton Coastal Village in Suffolk.
The Clyffe Restaurant is a
splendid Cabaret Diner with
an atmosphere that simply
buzzes with anticipation;
both for its great food and
the evening entertainment
that follows. There is no
need to rush your
dessert, just sit back
and relax whilst the
entertainment featuring
past & present West
End stars unfolds.
meal
WhereThe Red House, Redbridge TravelMeet/Pick Up From Restaurant Time7:30pm-10pm Cost £24 - bring extra money for drinks
£
DEC
Christmas16
mealUF
Come and join your
friends for a pre-Christmas
celebration at the Red
House. This evening will
include a two course meal,
Christmas crackers and
plenty of socialising!
D I A R Y . unitingfriends.org.ukRegistered Charity No. 1126190
› OCTOBER
Thursday 10thMembers Review Meeting Thursday 10th Pub Night Saturday 12th Tribute Night Tuesday 15th Change 4 Life - Cookery Thurday 17th Out There! - & in control & Pub Night Friday 18th Pop-Up Café
Sat 19th - Sun 20th Weekend break to Alton Towers Tuesday 22nd Change 4 Life - Gym Thursday 24th Pub Night Friday 25th Pop-Up Café Saturday 26th Quiz Night Tuesday 29th Change 4 Life - Indoor Sports Thursday 31st Pub Night
› NOVEMBERFriday 1st Pop-Up Café Saturday 2nd Ascot Racecourse Tuesday 5th Change 4 Life - Zumba Thursday 7th Groovy Cat Club Friday 8th Pop-Up Café
Sunday 10th Jersey Boys Tuesday 12th Change 4 Life - Yoga Thursday 14th Pub Night
Friday 15th Pop-Up Café Monday 18th Members Meeting Tuesday 19th Change 4 Life - Cookery
Thursday 21st Out There! - & in control & Pub Night Friday 22nd Pop-Up Café Sunday 24th Winter Wonderland & Magical Ice Kingdom Monday 25th Annual General Meeting Tuesday 26th Change 4 Life - Gym Thursday 28th Pub Night
› DECEMBERTuesday 3rd Change 4 Life - Indoor Sports
Wednesday 4th Wicked Thursday 5th Groovy Cat Club
Friday 6th Pop-Up Café Friday 6th - Monday 9th Christmas Weekend Break Tuesday 10th Change 4 Life - Zumba Thursday 12th Pub Night
Tuesday 1st Sprout There - 'New Shoots' Tuesday 1st Change 4 Life - Yoga Thursday 3rd Groovy Cat Club Vs. UF Radio Friday 4th Pop-Up Café Monday 7th Bowling Tuesday 8th Change 4 Life - Zumba
Friday 13th Pop-Up Café Monday 16th UF Christmas Meal Tuesday 17th Change 4 Life - Cookery session Thursday 19th Out There! - & in control & Pub Night Friday 20th Pop-Up Café
There are no pub nights on the 3rd October, 7th November & 5th December.WARNING: NO Pop Up Café from 20th December-Friday 10th JanuaryServices closed for Christmas between 20th December 2013 and 2nd January 2014