Celebrations is a club for adults with Learning Disabilities who enjoy meeting socially to develop their musical and theatrical skills. Experienced volunteers run it and it is held every Saturday at Carlton Road Day Centre, Sidcup from 11am to 1pm.

Club members are offered a programme of projects, which aims to widen their theatrical and musical experiences and skills, usually culminating in a related performance to an audience. Last year we presented Cinderella and a Christmas show. Expert tutors are brought in to develop skills and past projects have included Vocal Tuition, African Drumming, Jive Dancing, Drama Workshops, puppetry and Magicians.

If anyone is interested in joining Celebrations or becoming a volunteer helper there is information on our website or contact Julian thornington on 07732036379

The Bexley Down’s Syndrome Group went on their annual outing at Easter to the Warner Brothers Studio near Watford to visit The Harry Potter Experience.

Everyone had a fantastic time they visited Gringotts Bank and Ollivanders, and walked through Diagon Alley some even got to ride in the Weasley’s car and fly on a broomstick, which was very exciting. They were able to visit the creature effects studio and saw some of the props, costumes and film sets used by the actors during filming.

One of the most amazing exhibits was the scale model of Hogwarts which you could walk around and view from every angle.

It was a very happy but weary group that made their way home at the end of the day.

Family Disco: Our family disco is one of the eagerly awaited activities of the year and again provides a night of entertainment for the whole family. Our members particularly enjoy the dancing while their parents relax and chat. We hold a very popular raffle on the night and this helps swell our piggy bank a little bit. On the night a Buffet and bar are provided.