Take Part
At Openstorytellers we have lots of groups and projects for people with learning disabilities and autism to take part in
To find out more about our activities,
please email or call us on 01373 454099 / 07707 056 398
Day Services
Our day services help people to build communication skills, confidence, independence and to develop friendships.
Members work towards personal goals and outcomes.
We have two day services:
STORYTELLING GROUP
ALL JOIN IN
To find out more, get in touch on 01373 454099
Get Connected
Get Connected is a relaxed session where you can stay for as little or as long as you like!
You can hang out with friends, use computers, join in with crafts cooking and gardening. We can help you to find out about what is happening in the local community and take part.
Wellbeing Group
Our Wellbeing Group is a really lovely chance to take part in relaxation, gentle yoga, cooking and craft.
Learn about aromatherapy, massage and self care too in a relaxed and safe space.
Day Services
Our day services help people to build communication skills, confidence, independence and to develop work skills and new friendships.
Members work towards personal goals and outcomes.
Our day services run on:
MONDAYS
WEDNESDAYS
THURSDAYS
Get
Connected
Get Connected is a relaxed session where you can work on your own projects or take part in group activities.
You can hang out with friends, use computers, join in with arts, crafts, music and gardening. We can help you to find out about what is happening in the local community and take part.
Wellbeing
Group
Our Wellbeing Group focuses on gentle yoga, relaxation, massage, mindfulness, self care and staying healthy.
It is run by a trained yoga practitioner.
This session runs both at the hub and on Zoom at the same time.
Sensory
Book Club
We bring classic stories to life for people with learning disabilities and complex needs.
With props, music, drama, tastes and smells we take you on an exciting journey through the story.
Our Sensory Book Clubs are a fantastic social and cultural opportunity for people with complex needs.
This group is currently running on Zoom.
Memory People
Memory People is a project about sharing memories and helping other people to share theirs.
This group is perfect for creative people who like listening, sharing and making things.
Courses and Workshops
We run courses on Friendship, Money Management and Life Skills and develop new courses based on what our members need.
We also work with Artists who run different workshops at our Get Connected sessions.
We often run creative projects for young people during school holidays too.