Directory Activities

Creative Hangout is designed specifically for young adults aged 16 to 25 from Halton who have disabilities and/or autism. It offers a welcoming and supportive environment where attendees can develop their creative skills and socialise with friends old and new. They will be hosting seven weekly sessions in Widnes throughout November and December. It's important to note that these sessions will be held at Ashley School but young adults do not need to be students at this school to participate.

Date: Monday 6th November - 18th December 2023 (seven, 2-hour sessions, held weekly on Monday afternoons)
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Sign-up link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creative-hangout-widnes-registration-731088153347?aff=thirdpartyorganisations

Dance classes for young people; Juniors aged 8-10, Seniors aged 11-18.

Held at Phoenix fitness cost £4 per session

Phoenix Fitness. Contact Paula Parle: Halton Borough Council for more information at 01515118550. £4 per session.

This group brings together culturally Deaf and deaf blind people whose preferred language is British Sign Language. The group meets on Wednesday afternoon and enjoys pre-arranged activities and information events on a variety of topics, for example alcohol awareness, cancer awareness and benefit information. Trips and activities take place throughout the year.

Lunch, social and music for people living with dementia and thier carers and family members. Free to attend but attendees have to pay for any food or drink they consume from the cafe at the site.

Our Dementia Café is held every month in the café at Catalyst Science Discovery Centre
and Museum.
The session offers attendees and their carers a place to socialize with someone who
understands, in a relaxed and interesting setting.
The sessions are usually held on the first Sunday of each month at 3pm.
(Please note: January’s session will be held on Sunday 8th January).
No need to book—this is a drop in session.
Refreshments are available to purchase.

An opportunity to meet other carers who also provide care to a loved one with dementia, swap ideas, get support, advice and build a support network. Drop in, no need to book.

Every Wednesday for a coffee, tea, and chat. For people aged 50+ living with dementia and their carers who want a safe space to socialise and meet new people. £2.50 per session.

If you are caring for a family member or friend who has been diagnosed with dementia then starting Tuesday 7th March 2023, Halton Carers Centre will be delivering a 7 week training course in St Maries Church, Lugsdale Road, Widnes.

The course will look at some of the behaviours associated with dementia, the trigger or cause of these behaviours and strategies to help manage these behaviours. Each session will last for 90 mins and the weekly sessions are as follows
                       Stress and Wellbeing
                       Reasons for behaviour
                      Making a behaviour plan
                      Behaviour strategies and unhelpful thoughts
                       Communication styles
                      Planning for the future
                       Introduction to pleasant events and your mood
                      Using your skills in the future