THESE ARE the activities that contact currently OFFERS.

A fun place or a quiet place, it's your choice, but a place just to drop into, when you feel the need for companionship, where all have a total understanding or compassion for those with mental health issues. Board games, jigsaws and a blether are always available!

The Coffee Den is open to all members from 10am-3pm

The Contact Cafe is available to all of our members, offering low-cost and healthy meals. 

We have a selection of food to enjoy from sandwiches and jacket potatoes to a full-cooked lunch,

all for a small cost. 

Friday is Fry-Day with a great variety of breakfast baps served with a smile!

The Contact Cafe is open from 10am-3pm for tea and coffee 

and open for food from 11:30am-1pm 

Arts & crafts is a less formal way of allowing individuals to express themselves. You can develop your artistic skills, express your emotions, develop a sense of mindfulness, and work together to complete projects. Pop in to see what creations Denise and the team are working on! 

The Arts and Craft Group is held on Tuesday mornings

Time 10:15am-11:30am

Mosaic Making is held on Thursday afternoons 

Time 1pm-3pm

"Just Sing! at Contact"

Join us for friendly, informal group singing sessions where everyone is welcome. 

No experience needed – just come along, have fun, and enjoy the feel-good power of singing together!

The Singing Group is held on Tuesday afternoon

Time 2pm-3pm

*CURRENTLY ON A BREAK*

Knit and Natter is an informal gathering where people come together to knit, crochet, or do other crafts while socializing and chatting. It provides a great opportunity to meet new people, share skills and ideas, and enjoy a relaxing and creative atmosphere.   

Knit & Natter is held on Wednesday morning

Time 10:30am-11:30am
 

Discussion Group

Friendly and informal discussion group, covering all subjects, large and small. Grab a cuppa from the kitchen and settle down for a right good chat!

Brew & Banter is held on Wednesday mornings

Time 11am-12noon 

See a great selection of classic and modern films at Contact Film Club on Wednesday afternoons every week. See noticeboard for film details. Snacks and tea & coffee available.

Contact Film Club is held on Wednesday afternoons

Time 1pm start 

Photography is an excellent tool to engage the brain with the beauty of nature, to see the wonder of life and to allow individuals to share that momentary experience with others, in an extremely positive manner.

Bob will show you how to use your own camera or we have spares you can use. Framing, lighting and editing advice are also available. 

The Photography Group is held on Thursday 

Time 10:30am-11:30am

Exercise is a well-documented approach to reducing depression and anxiety. It is also pro-social and provides a structure, to interaction for those who find meeting others difficult. 

James encourages you through a fun fitness routine at your own level and pace with an exciting range of movement-led activities.

Funky Fresh Fitness is held on Thursdays in the Coffee Den 

Time: 10:30am-11:30am 

 Mosaic making enhances mental health by fostering mindfulness, reducing stress and providing a  tactile way of encouraging focus on the present moment. 

Karen will guide you through the process of arranging, cutting and sticking tiny tiles to make beautiful artwork. 

The Mosaic Group is held on Thursday 

Time 1pm-3pm

Meditation will help you reduce anxiety and stress levels, as well as form new community connections in an non-judgemental environment. Come and join James in a relaxing activity outside, when weather permits, or under our twinkling starry ceiling! Open for members and non-members. 

Meditation is held on Friday mornings

Time 11am-12noon
 

Give our fun, informal writing sessions a try to boost your creativity and narrative skills.

We are thrilled to be able to offer Creative Writing classes with published author, Cara A’Court. 

Creative Writing is held every other Friday afternoon

Time 1pm-2pm