" have fun and meet new people "

Support groups

Our team recognises that many vulnerable people can feel isolated and find it difficult to socialise.  In addition to locally available services, our Community Support Officers run support groups to help our service users get out, have fun and meet new people. For information about all of the groups please contact the Lifeways Team on 01732 749400 or email lifeways@wkha.org.uk or simply come along, you'll be very welcome!  

 

Time Out

cup of tea
Held in Swanley every Tuesday. Come along for a cup of tea/coffee, biscuits or toast and have a chat.  A contribution of £1 is asked for to help with the running of the group - this money is also used to fund trips and outings thoughout the year such as Eastbourne, Kent Museum of Life and many more. The group meets every Tuesday morning from 10 - 12 noon at the Northview Lounge, 92 Northview, Swanley.  
 
The Link
The linkHeld in Seal Church Hall near Sevenoaks every Friday from 10am to 12noon.  This group is specifically for people who have a history of poor mental health. Tea/coffee, cakes and biscuits are available while you chat, have a game of darts, pool or scrabble.  Support workers are on hand to offer help and advice on any problems you may be having such as filling in forms or talking through issues. A donation of just 50p is asked for, so why not come along and join us.    
 
 
PAWS (People’s Art Work Shop)
PAWSHeld the first Monday of every month from 2 - 4pm at The Drive Methodist Church in Sevenoaks. PAWS is an Arts and Crafts group for those who are keen to express themselves in a creative way. Come along and join us - you can bring your own equipment or use ours. We keep a stock of paint, paper, pens, glitter, glue and much more. Drinks and biscuits are provided - we ask for a contribution of £1 to help run the group.  
 
Swanley Solutionz Swanley Solutionz

Solutionz runs on Wednesdays from 3 - 5pm at The Junction Swanley Youth and Community Centre, St Mary's Road, Swanley.

 

The group provides a drop-in centre for the people of Swanley specifically targeting the 16 - 35 age group. Susan and Michelle are on hand to offer housing related support on the following topics:

  • Understanding your tenancy or occupancy agreement
  • Managing debt, budgeting and benefits advice
  • Getting on with your neighbours
  • Life and social skills
  • Setting up home
  • Staying safe at home
  • Dealing with other agencies
  • Taking up training, education and employment.  

The group is informal and everyone is welcome to come along and have a chat, meet new people or have a cup of tea. We ask for £1 to help cover the cost of running the group. 

For more information on any of our support groups call 01732 749400 and ask to speak to the Lifeways team. To contact the support groups organisers, you can download their mobile contact numbers below.     

 

PDF File Mobile contact numbers  (16 KB)

Date Published : 31/01/2006

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