Leading the way to independence
As lockdown lifts and life resumes, we asked the people of Cann Hall, in the borough of Waltham Forest, London: How has Lockdown been for you? What did you do during it? What did you miss? And what are you looking forward to getting back to? This exhibition is the result of using art to answer these questions. Read more
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This year the Redbridge Disability Awareness Celebration is being held online, celebrating the talents and abilities of people with disabilities while also spreading disability awareness! UF has submitted some brilliant music videos for the celebration - come and have a look! Read more
Come and join us back at UF - our doors are open Read more
Charmaine's mother Elaine tells us about how joining Uniting Friends was a positive turning point for them both. Read more
Cynthia has been a member of Uniting Friends for over 15 years! As she is on the Steering committee, she has really helped shape the service. Read what Cynthia and her mother Claudette have to say. Read more
Our mission is to enable people with a learning disability to live full and equal lives with independence, freedom and pride. Read more
Our huge range of weekly evening and weekend activities promoting fun, friendship and happiness. Read more
Our huge main project consisting of over 56 weekly daytime activities designed to promote personal development and independence in a fun way. Read more
Learn new sporting skills from a fully qualified sailing instructor. Fully inclusive for all members. £4 per session. Read more
Upcycle unwanted items to new, imaginative furniture. Learn painting and decorating skills. Develop your own style. £4 per session. Read more
Come and view some of our members' amazing artwork, created here at Uniting Friends. Read more
The UF Creative Hub is our arts venue used by our daytime service, Out There! Daytime. Read more
Discover more about yourself and your identity. Expand your self-esteem. Create a picture journal. £4 per session. Read more
Explore your different senses. Express yourself through art. Create your own project. £4 per session. Read more
Learn to use a camera. Create a photographic project. Use multimedia to edit your photos. £4 per session. Read more
Learn a new craft. Develop artistic skills. Take home your masterpiece! £4 per session. Read more
Learn to knit, crochet and sew. Design and create. Friendly and social atmosphere. £4 per session. Read more
Learn the skills for fashion illustration and design. Create your own fashion colour palette. Up-cycle clothes. £4 per session. Read more
Learn needlework skills. Relaxing and artistic. Take your project home! £4 per session. Read more
Learn the skills to design and create pictures. Make your own jewellery and gifts. Use different colours, materials and textures. £4 per session. Read more
Use art to communicate what you want in your life. Learn art skills to explore new things about yourself. Self-advocacy through art. £4 per session. Read more
Be creative! Use natural and recycled materials to make art. Enjoy the plants and wildlife. £4 per session. Read more
Learn new art skills. Develop your confidence. Become more creative. £4 per session. Read more
Tutored by a professional voice coach. Sing solo or as part of a group. Discover a talent! £4 per session. Read more
Learn to sing solo and as a group. Play lots of different instruments. Make your own sounds and music. £4 per session. Read more
Learn a new skill. Be creative through sound. Play to the beat and rhythm! £4 per session. Read more
Develop your acting skills. Participate in scenarios to help build confidence. Perform in front of an audience. £4 per session. Read more
Dance, exercise and get fit. Energetic, lively and fun. Move to the rhythm! £4 per session. Read more
Create new dance routines. Fun and energetic. Get fit with your favourite songs. £4 per session. Read more
Stimulates the brain through music and movement. Aids sensory processing. Develops and encourages gross motor skills. £4 per session. Read more
Enjoy hairdressing, alternative therapies and facials. Relax with natural beauty, massage and exercise. Discuss healthy living and weight management. £4 per session. Read more
Learn to unwind with relaxation and exercise. Enjoy alternative therapies, facials and a massage. Discuss healthy living and weight management. £4 per session. Read more
Great exercise to get fit and healthy. Enjoy your local parks and the nearby countryside. Meet new people in other walking groups. Read more
Learn about healthy eating. May lead to weight reduction. Easy to follow programme. Fun and interactive. £4.95 per week (plus joining fee). Read more
Healthy exercise for all. Movement to music. Rhythmic and fun. £4 per session. Read more
Learn a great and useful craft. Make items to raise money. Make soaps, lotions and potions! Read more
Decide what interests you and learn about it. Learn about personal wellbeing. Participate in pamper sessions. Discover different relaxation techniques. £4 per session. Read more
Share and present your personal life experiences. Develop your memories with multimedia and art. Create a 'Life Story' using your choice of tools. Read more
Harvest your own fruit and veg. Make a delicious, quick and easy lunch. Allotment venue. £4 per session. Read more
Improve your coordination and skills. Be taught to play by a professional coach. Get fit and healthy. £4 per session. Read more
Enjoy a healthy and fun sport. Fully supervised for all abilities. Refreshments available to boost your energy. £2.25 per session (with membership). Read more
Learn to play pool, darts and other games. Improve your skills. Encourages team work. £4 per session. Read more
Barry McGuigan Boxing Academy. Exercise with music. Boxing movement and fitness. £4 per session. Read more
Includes basketball, table tennis and much more! Sessions with qualified instructors. A great way to keep in shape. £4 per session. Read more
Supports muscle strength, balance and coordination. Promotes stress relief, patience and focus. Weight limit of 13 st (82.5 kg) applies to participate. £4 per session. Read more
Keep yourself fit. Fully supervised for all abilities. Be trained on how to use the equipment. £4 per session (with membership). Read more
Adapted bikes available. Learn to ride a bike. Cycle at the Olympic Velodrome and Velopark! £4 per session. Read more
Animal care and welfare. Maintenance of stables and paddocks. Volunteering opportunity. Read more
Get fit and healthy. Led by experienced and qualified horticultural staff. Learn to care for plants and grow fruit and vegetables. Read more
Learn computer skills. Upload text, images and videos. Create your own plans and diaries. £4 per session. Read more
Promoting equality and diversity. Plan festive events and performances. Understand different cultures. £4 per session. Read more
Learn training techniques. Increase your confidence around animals. Understand responsibility. Read more
Work with children. Support creative play. Learn how children develop. Read more
Catering training and service skills. Run our lunch service. Learn skills to work in a cafe. Read more