About Us
We are a passionate group of people committed to developing work and training skills for everyone with a learning disability.
Who are we?
We are a passionate group of people committed to developing work and training skills for everyone with a learning disability.
Our premises in the centre of Barnsley offer a state-of- the-art Sensory Room, providing experiences to suit all ages and disabilities.
We also have a modern Changing Place Facility.
We offer a wide range of activities Monday to Friday including music, karate, cooking, theatre, social evenings and much more..!
Changing Place
In our wonderful building we have a fully furnished changing place with ceiling track hoist, changing bed, toilet, low and high rise sinks, and baby changing unit.
Our Changing Place Facility is open to the public.
Sensory Room
A sensory experience to suit all ages and disabilities, perfect for relaxation, stimulation and motivation.
Our Sensory Room is available for private hire.
Activities - What's on throughout the week
Monday
10.00am – 3.00pm
Drop In
Enjoy activities such as pool, creative crafts, darts, board games, outdoor sports (weather permitting). Come along and meet new friends.
Members £14.00 Non-members £17.00.
11am – 12pm
Karate
Learn a new sport with World Champion, Mel Charlesworth. Become part of a team, learn self defence, grow your confidence.
Members £5.00 Non-members £6.00.
Tuesday
10am – 12pm
Creative Writing
Join in a friendly group to create your own masterpiece. If you enjoy reading and writing this activity will suit you.
Free
1.00pm – 4.00pm
Music Mayhem
Join a group of singers and musicians to learn a new art, make new friends, and have fun.
Members £9.00 Non-members £10.50.
6.00pm – 9.00pm
Social Evening
Enjoy socialising with friends, enjoy activities such as pool, darts, bingo, Tai Chi or have a dance to disco music.
Members £4.00 Non-members £5.00.
Food available from £3.00.
Wednesday
10.00am – 12.00pm
Cook and Eat
Enjoy getting involved in our disability friendly, easy accessible kitchen. Cook a meal with your friends and have fun eating together.
Members £4.00 Non-members £5.00 Support Staff £1.00.
1.00pm – 4.00pm
Take a Bow
Would you like to become part of a dynamic theatre group, taking part in dance, drama, theatre and prop making activities?
You will star in the Summer and Christmas performances.
Members £10.00 Non-members £12.00.
Thursday
10.00am – 12.00pm
And 1.00pm – 3.00pm
Expressions
Explore movement, sound, dance, theatre games and set making. Join one of the two sessions or make it into a full day.
Members £7.50 per session Non-members £8.50 per session.
10.30am – 11.30am
Fun Fitness
Enjoy exercise, sport and fitness in a class adapted to all abilities.
Members £4.00 Non-members £4.00.
6.00pm – 9.00pm
Social Evening
Enjoy socialising with friends, enjoy activities such as pool, darts, bingo, arts & crafts or have a dance to disco music.
Members £4.00 Non-members £5.00.
Food available from £3.00.
Friday
10.00am – 2.00pm
Arts & Crafts
Come along and get creative, drawing, painting, modelling, ceramics, weaving and knitting, the list is endless.
Members £10.00 Non-members £12.00.
1.00pm – 4.00pm
Baking
Enjoy getting messy in the kitchen, baking cakes, buns, biscuits, or tarts to take home at the of day. All the ingredients are provided, just bring along a tin to take your goodies home in.
Members £6.00 – Non-members £8.00.
Fundraising
Mini Bus
Back in April 2018 a local business, Bartec Auto ID Ltd donated a 17 seater Minibus. This has allowed Local Mencap Barnsley to take their members out on day trips, and also on weekends away to Calvert Trust which is a specialist outdoor activity centre for people with disabilities. The mini bus has enabled us to take more members on excursions with mild learning difficulties who are fully ambulant, to those with profound and complex needs. This has allowed them to enjoy the benefits of outdoor activities in a safe, accessible, yet challenging environment.
Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge 2019
A team from Bartec, Local Mencap Barnsley and Infinite Fire and Security completed the Yorkshire Three Peaks raise fund for Local Mencap Barnsley. They successfully raised £5,948.25. Thank you to everyone who supported and sponsored the team. The money raised will be going towards creating an interactive sensory garden experience at Compass House, the home of Local Mencap Barnsley. We want to create spaces packed full of vibrant colours, scents and sounds to stimulate the members’ senses. Technology is planned alongside lighting, wind chimes, water features and musical instruments.
Great North Run 2019
A team from Local Mencap Barnsley and some friends from a local running club completed the Great North Run, half marathon in aid of Local Mencap Barnsley. A grand total of £5,245.25 was raised. Thanks again to everyone who supported us. The money raised was used to purchase a community public access defibrillator installed at our premises that can be used by everyone in the local community in the event of a medical emergency.
Gallery
Photos from some of our events and activities.
