Creating fun opportunities
for children and young people
with additional needs and disabilities.
Avenues East
Our relationship with AU
Avenues East works closely with Activities Unlimited to provide a range of leisure and social activities throughout the year for people with disabilities or additional needs within Suffolk.
Our Teaming Up project is funded by Activities Unlimited and we work with them to identify new opportunities.
In order to attend all activities, on booking you will need to complete an annual self assessment and registration pack. Club and session fees are charged on a session by session basis.
Overview of our organisation and the services we offer
Our Community Support Services encourages and enables disabled people across Suffolk to take part in activities which help to improve their health, wellbeing, social skills and independence.
We do this by organising a range of activities, social clubs, short breaks and events throughout the year which provide a great deal of fun and enjoyment for people.
The sort of activities we offer
Our projects and services include:
• Annual events • Daytime activity groups • Social groups • Supported day trips and holidays
Why you should choose us!
Avenues East is a subsidiary of the Avenues Group and an independent charity which has been making a difference to the lives of disabled people for over 30 years.
We support people across the East of England living with disabilities, illness or injury to live the best lives possible.
We work to provide people with the opportunities to play an active part in the local community and to help them recognise their equal right to take part in all aspects of everyday life.
Our services include:
• Supported living
• Community support
• Specialist acquired brain injury support.
New or upcoming projects
Telephone: 01473 836770
Website: www.avenuesgroup.org.uk
Twitter: @avenuesgroup
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/avenu...
| Name | Next Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avenues East - Teaming up, February half term | , | Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds | £0.00 |
| Avenues East Teaming Up Evening Social Clubs | , | Acorn Business centre, Papermill Lane, Bramford, Ipswich, IP8 4BZ | £5.00 |
| Avenues Teaming Up Family Social Distanced Picnic (ages 10-15) Bury Saint Edmunds | Fri 25 Sep 20, | Flying Fortress Park Play Area and Ball Court, Lady Miriam Way, IP32 7PJ | £0.00 |
| 'Ave a Go Day - Aged 16-25? - Come Along and Develop your Work Skills | , | Iliffe Way, Stowmarket, Suffolk | £30.00 |
| Avenues Teaming Up (ages 16-25) Social Distanced Picnic in Ipswich | Tue 15 Sep 20, | Christchurch Park, 33 Bolton Lane, Ipswich, IP4 2BX | £0.00 |
| Teaming Up 16-25 Zoom Get Togethers | , | Your house | £0.00 |
| Avenues Teaming Up Day Trip to Stowmarket Musuem (ages 10-15) | Thu 29 Oct 20, 10:30 am | Museum of East Anglian Life, Lliffe Way, Stowmarket, IP14 1SL | £0.00 |
| Avenues Teaming Up (ages 16-25) Social Distanced Picnic in Bury St Edmunds | Tue 22 Sep 20, | Nowton Park, Bury Road, Bury Saint Edmunds, IP29 5LU | £0.00 |
| Avenues Teaming Up Stonham Barns Day Trip | Wed 28 Oct 20, 10:00 am | Stonham Barns, Pettaugh Road, Stonham, Aspal, Stowmarket, IP14 6AT | £0.00 |
| Avenues East, Teaming Up, Trip to Cambridge - February Half Term | , | Trip to Cambridge | £25.00 |
Unit 79 Centaur Court, Claydon Business Park, Great Blakenham, Ipswich, Suffolk IP6 0NL
How the activity is supported:
Qualified, experienced with up to date trained staff and volunteers providing group and one to one Support
Ratio of staff to children:
4:1 Group Support
Staff are trained to assist in the following:
- Managing a seizure
- Mobility assistance
- Managing challenging behaviour
- Disability awareness
- Sensory training
Support statement:
Supervision is provided. If you need dedicated 1-1 support please bring a carer.
Other specialist equipment available: Our activities take place in a range of venues but we always organise events that are accessible for most disabled people.
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Avenues East
Unit 79 Centaur Court, Claydon Business Park, Great Blakenham, Ipswich, Suffolk IP6 0NL