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Guideposts run a number of services which provide support and social opportunity to people with a learning disability:

CONNECT at Home

CONNECT at Home

A friendly service for anyone looking for regular companionship, conversation and laughs, hobbies/activities, respite breaks, a listening ear or practical support with day to day living.
Cross Street Community Hub

Cross Street Community Hub

At our Community Hub in Ware we offer a wide range of day activities for adults and young people who have a learning disability, and can support them in pursuing hobbies and activities, and developing their life skills.
Dig 'n' Grow

Dig ‘n’ Grow

Guideposts Dig ‘n’ Grow is a day service that equips adults with learning disabilities with new skills such as planting, woodwork, nature crafts and cooking, all in a safe and social setting.
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Forest School and Bushcraft

Guideposts Forest School and Bushcraft provides a comprehensive outdoor learning experience and opportunities for personal growth, for children and young people with educational, social, emotional and mental health needs.
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Friendship 4 All

Friendship 4 All supports adults with learning disabilities to meet new people and develop meaningful relationships.
GLADS at Witney

GLADS Day Service

GLADS offers a range of social and skill-based activities for adults with learning disabilities, mobility impairments and other conditions. Alongside cooking, fitness, craft and music, we also go on trips in the local area.
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Never Seen, Never Been – Trips

Inspiring day trips and experiences for people living with learning disabilities, including adventurous day trips and longer breaks in 2024.
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Our Space social group

'Our Space' in Chipping Norton is an inclusive fun social group for adults with disabilities and related conditions.
Stroud Community Hub

Stroud Community Hub

A friendly and vibrant place where adults with learning disabilities can come together to make friends, have fun, learn new skills, gain confidence and get involved in their local community.
Stroud Sensory Room

Stroud Sensory Room

A therapeutic space in the heart of Stroud, designed to stimulate, soothe, and engage individuals with sensory processing needs.
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The Albion Learning & Activity Day Service

Guideposts at The Albion offers a range of social and skill-based activities for adults with learning disabilities and related conditions. Alongside activities to improve life skills and wellbeing, including cooking, fitness, craft and music, we also go on trips in the local area.

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