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The Canal and River Trusts, Waterways Wellbeing project in South Leicestershire started in 2022 and runs in Oadby/Wigston, Blaby and Market Harborough.

Do you live in Oadby, Wigston, Blaby or Market Harborough and do you want a wellbeing boost? Come and take part in our free craft sessions.

Sense College is an independent specialist college for people aged 16-25 with complex needs.

Leicestershire Recovery College is an NHS college offering a range of recovery-focused educational courses and resources for people aged 18 and over who have lived experience of mental health challenges, along with their friends, family and Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust staff.

Priority parking for disabled people

Leicester Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender Centre is a voluntary organisation established to support lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Concessionary travel is available for disabled people to travel for free or at a reduced rate on local bus services in Leicester, Leicestershire and throughout England.

Leicestershire Community Transport Service

For people with dementia, their families & carers – come along for a chat, some support and advice.

COMMBUS offers a real Door-to-Door dial-a-ride service (subject to location) 5 days a week from a large number of villages within Blaby district to large shopping centres and towns with regular additional day trips to further places of interest.

Find out about activities taking place in Leicestershire

Blaby Community Outreach programme provides a variety of community classes in community venues which are designed to offer customers a fun and convenient way to keep active. Many of our classes are held in local venues, including village halls, churches, community centres and outdoor locations. These activities support our aim to increase accessibility for the communities we serve.

The main hall and the Dalton Room are used throughout the week by a range of different groups. Our list shows our current schedule of regular users.

It's FREE to attend and is held at Bright Hope House, every 4th Monday of the month 1 - 3 pm.
Talbot Lane, Swannington, LE67 8QT. In association with Alzheimer's Society, Emotional support, and a listening ear, connecting people.

Great for finding local events and activities in the area.

Museum with art displays, events and a café.

An independent charity offering an inexpensive café, meeting space, social events, and information on local activities.

Pottery workshops and creative sessions

Antiques, pop-up events, wedding hire, plus a craft and art social hub.
Open Tues–Sat 10–5, Sun 11–4.

The Loughborough Hub is dedicated to boosting local quality of life! They offer vital community services including food and financial assistance, weekly digital education, family support programs (including our Community Fridge), and inclusive arts and sports at our Sense Hub.

Local Area Co-ordinators aim to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. This helps to reduce demand on public services (mainly health and social care), preventing people from reaching crisis, and putting people in control of their lives and choices.

Life coaching; mindfulness; peer support;
creative workshops

Everyone welcome
Open Mid April –
End September
Taster sessions

Every Friday 1:30pm–3:30pm
£8/session term time

Every Thursday, 9:00am-12:00am
Cost on booking

Every Thursday, 9:45am-11:30am
£2.85/session

Every Thursday, 2:00pm-3:00pm, Cost on booking

Every Thursday, 11:30am-12:00pm, £2 per session

11:00am-12:00pm
Fortnightly

2.30pm-4:00pm
Every 3rd Thursday

Every Wednesday, 7:00pm-9:00pm
11-18 years only

Every Wednesday, 9:00am-3:00pm. Helping with planting and tidying up the
Country Park

Every Wednesday, 9:00am-3:00pm
Helping with planting and tidying up the
Country Park

Every Wednesday, 6:30pm–8:15pm
Informal group for players of all ages and
abilities

Every Wednesday 10:00am-12:00pm
Drop in - All welcome
Join in with gardening or
bring knitting and chat
Free drinks and cakes

Every Wednesday, 11:00am-1:00pm
Social, food, raffles, bingo, outings, etc
£1.50

Every Tuesday, 6:00pm-7:00pm

Every Tuesday, 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Over 40s (younger for single parents, weight
loss, benefit mental health) all abilities, men
& women
fun and friendship

10:00am-12:00pm
1st Tuesday of the month.

10:30am-12:30pm
2nd Tuesday of the month
Reminiscing, games, puzzles and crafts for
those living with dementia and their carers.

10:30am-12:00pm
1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month
Singing for those with dementia, memory
problems and carers
£3-£5 pp donation

1st Tuesday of the month
2:00pm-4:00pm
Welcoming group for neurodiverse
adults. Drop in & free hot drink

2:00pm-4:00pm
2nd and 4th Tuesdays
Entertainment & activities

10:00am-4:00pm
Daily day-care sessions
for people with dementia

Needing a safe space to talk about your mental health? Leicestershire's drop-in cafes are open and ready to support you. No judgment, just a listening ear.

Find your nearest café today

Every Monday 9am-10am. Call to book 07870915009

Every Monday, 1pm-2:30pm
All abilities welcome, equipment provided, call to book 0116 2720 289

Enrych Boccia and Multisport is an award-winning, weekly inclusive sports club, providing adults with disabilities or mental health conditions a friendly space to play boccia, badminton, table tennis and much more!

Come along to our drop in café for a coffee and a catch up.

Running Every Tuesday at 1pm-2pm at at Southfields Park, Loughborough

Running 10am-12pm every Friday. Sam's social club is a great place to come along, play games and make new friends.

Located in Blaby village, this beautifully restored, semi-subterranean 19th-century ice house offers a unique glimpse into Victorian domestic life. The council runs popular guided tours inside.

The Leg Up Project Wellbeing Workshops offer relaxed, weekly interactive sessions combining practical down-to-earth advice with the "Survive to Flourish" self-care framework to help adults improve their mental health and happiness.

The Enrych Feel Good Café is a welcoming, weekly drop-in session held every Tuesday morning at the Marlene Reid Centre in Coalville, providing a safe and informal space with free crafts, games, and refreshments for anyone looking to boost their mental wellbeing or combat isolation.

Enrych Boccia and Multisport is an award-winning, weekly inclusive sports club, providing adults with disabilities or mental health conditions a friendly space to play boccia, badminton, table tennis and much more!

Enrych Independent Living Support provides tailored, one-to-one Personal Assistant (PA) services to help adults with disabilities, neurodiversity, and mental health challenges manage daily tasks, live independently at home, and access the local community.

Enrych offers flexible, rewarding volunteering opportunities across Leicestershire—ranging from 1:1 befriending and light gardening to fundraising support—to help adults with disabilities and mental health challenges connect with their community.

The Swannington Village Hall Christmas Dinner is a heartwarming, volunteer-led community initiative providing a completely free, festive Christmas Day meal and companionship for local residents who would otherwise be spending the holiday alone.

Hough Windmill is a beautifully restored 18th-century tower mill in Swannington, operating as a living museum surrounded by historic coal mining trails and a peaceful nature reserve.

Meadow Barn View is a family-run day service and skills centre in Whitwick set across two acres, offering tailored life-skills training, leisure activities, and employment preparation for adults with learning disabilities and Autism.

Bright Hope is a dedicated local charity based at Bright Hope House in Swannington, providing essential non-clinical care, day services, counselling, and befriending for individuals in North West Leicestershire living with life-limiting illnesses.

Coalville CAN is a vibrant, community-owned co-operative based at Memorial Square that empowers local people by providing a three-floor creative hub, maker retail spaces, community workshops, and rooms for local groups.

The Marlene Reid Centre (MRC Community Action) is a vibrant community hub and charity in Coalville providing essential transport, food bank support, family spaces, and social activities for residents across North West Leicestershire.

Leicester Hospitals Charity volunteering offers rewarding opportunities to donate your time through fundraising events, hospital bookstalls, and community outreach to support patients and visitors across Leicester's hospitals.

The Disabled Persons Railcard gives eligible individuals and one adult companion a 1/3 discount on rail fares across Great Britain for £20 a year.

The Leicestershire Concessionary Travel Pass provides eligible older residents and disabled people with free off-peak travel on local bus services throughout Leicestershire and across the rest of England.

NHS 111 is a free, 24/7 medical helpline and online service that provides immediate expert advice for urgent but non-life-threatening health concerns, directing patients to the most appropriate local care.

Samaritans is a renowned national charity providing free, confidential, and non-judgemental emotional support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for anyone struggling to cope or experiencing thoughts of suicide.

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides integrated mental health, learning disability, and community physical health services to over one million people across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland.

NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Talking Therapies is a free, confidential service providing evidence-based psychological support and counselling to adults experiencing common mental health difficulties like anxiety, stress, or depression.

Leicester Museums and Galleries encompass a diverse network of free-to-enter heritage sites across the city, showcasing world-class collections that range from ancient Egypt and dinosaurs to Roman ruins and local social history.

Phoenix is Leicester’s premier independent cinema, art gallery, and digital culture centre, offering a diverse four-screen film programme alongside contemporary art exhibitions and a vibrant community café bar.

The Attenborough Arts Centre is a flagship contemporary arts space at the University of Leicester dedicated to championing disabled artists and providing fully inclusive galleries, performances, and creative courses for all.

Curve Theatre is a spectacular, state-of-the-art producing theatre in Leicester's Cultural Quarter that offers a diverse programme of world-class performances alongside a deep commitment to community learning and industry accessibility.

Mencap Social Groups offer safe, volunteer-led leisure clubs and community activities across the region for children and adults with learning disabilities to make friends, build independence, and have fun.

Autism East Midlands is a specialist charity providing lifelong support, accommodation, day services, and family advice hubs for autistic individuals and their families across the region.

Carers UK supports unpaid carers by providing expert advice, an online forum, and a pathway to free local peer support groups and "Carers Cafes" across the region.

Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Mind (LLR Mind) is an independent local charity within the national Mind network that provides vital, early-intervention mental health support, recovery programmes, and educational resources across the region.

Leicestershire Libraries offer a network of local community hubs providing free access to thousands of books, digital e-reading resources, public computers, and vibrant family events.

Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland is a local, independent charity that promotes the wellbeing of older people and their carers by providing vital information, companionship schemes, and tailored support services.

Voluntary Action Leicestershire (VAL) is a charity that supports local people into volunteering and provides vital guidance, training, and funding advice to help community groups and grassroots charities thrive.

Parkrun organises free, weekly 5k community events every Saturday morning at parks across the region where people of all ages and fitness levels can walk, jog, run, volunteer, or spectate at their own pace.

Everyone Active is a leading national leisure operator managing state-of-the-art local council community hubs that offer fully equipped gyms, swimming pools, fitness classes, and sports facilities for all ages and abilities.

The Leicester Riders Foundation is a community sports charity that uses basketball to inspire, educate, and provide inclusive playing and coaching opportunities for over 20,000 participants of all ages across Leicestershire annually.

Special Olympics Leicestershire & Rutland provides year-round, inclusive sports training and social activities for children and adults with learning disabilities to build fitness, confidence, and community.

A community fridge is a shared local space where people can leave surplus food for others to take for free. It helps reduce food waste and supports anyone in the community who needs it.

Essential Household Items Support is help provided to people who are struggling to afford basic items for their home, such as furniture, bedding, kitchen equipment, or appliances. It’s designed to ensure people have the essentials they need for safe and comfortable living.

Discounted Travel is reduced-cost transport support that helps people travel more affordably, making it easier to get to work, appointments, education, or community activities.