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Zumba 20.3.25

Brock GatewayClub Night, Miscellaneous, Uncategorised21st March 20250

A huge thank you to Julie, Jane and Dickie who led the Zumba session last night. Lots of members had a great time joining in to all the different music and following the moves. Some staff, volunteers, parents and carers also had a go! It was certainly a fun night for everyone.

Everyone concentrated to make sure they were following the moves!

It was great to see so many people joining in.

Lots of smiles, music and exercise is fun!

Christmas Disco 19.12.24

Brock GatewayClub Night, Miscellaneous, Uncategorised20th December 20240

Thirty one members, lots of volunteers, staff, parents and carers attended our Christmas Disco. Everyone had a fantastic time dancing to music and lights by our amazing resident DJs Matthew and Jacob. They certainly know how to get people on the dance floor with great music and lights! A huge thank you to The Groome Trust for their donation for this event, it was a really special, fun evening.

Volunteers Lisa and Sandra and Club Leader Sarah made sure the buffet was beautifully prepared.

Everyone enjoyed spending time with friends.

Thank you to all the volunteers for serving the very tasty food.

It’s great to chat with friends and enjoy the lovely buffet.

Everyone was very happy to see Father Christmas arrive with a sack full of presents!

All the club members were very pleased to receive their gifts.

Matthew and Jacob kept the music and lights going for the rest of the night and the dance floor was full for the entire evening. It was a fabulous disco, a huge thank you to everyone for making it such an enjoyable event. We’re all looking forward to more exciting club nights in 2025!

Rod’s Leaving Celebration 12.12.24

Brock GatewayClub Night, Miscellaneous, Uncategorised13th December 20240

On Thursday 12th December we held a very special event to say Goodbye to Rod a volunteer and committee member at club. Rod has volunteered at New Forest Mencap and Gateway Clubs for 38 years. This is absolutely amazing and we wanted to mark the occasion with a special evening and some special gifts. We were absolutely delighted that Rod’s wife Sandy was able to come to join the celebrations.

Club members made sure there were special seats for Rod and Sandy.

Everyone was really interested to hear about all the different roles Rod has done. He has been Fundraiser, Trustee, Club Chair, Committee member and of course an absolute legend with Woodwork activities. Thank you Rod.

Kelly presented Sandy with some beautiful flowers.

Rod was delighted to be presented with a bird box signed by everyone.
( Rod had previously made the bird box with a member!)

Corky delivered the bird box very carefully.

Next came a cake decorated by member Caitlin.

Sarah had made an absolutely amazing cake.

Everyone loved the woodwork tools as decoration.

Lots of members came to say a special goodbye to Rod and Sandy.

It was a lovely evening and absolutely everyone at club says a massive thank you to Rod for his time and generosity. We really hope you will call in to see us sometimes.

Christmas Crafts December 24

Brock GatewayClub Night, Miscellaneous, Uncategorised13th December 20240

Everyone has enjoyed trying different Christmas Crafts. There has been such a range to choose from including decorating cakes and making wreaths and decorations. We were also very lucky that Esther and Geraldine came to club to make wonderful Christmas Cards. Thank you, we really enjoyed your visit.

Everyone enjoyed using Esther and Geraldine’s different ideas to make cards.

Very happy with my dancing reindeer card.

Club Leader Sarah made over 40 cakes for members to decorate. Thank you Sarah!

I just need to add the finishing touches.

Everyone was so pleased to have lovely unique cakes to take home.

It was great to be able to choose different decorations for our wreaths.

I’m really pleased with my finished design.

I really enjoyed choosing the different decorations for my design.

Sign Language Evening 16.5.24

Brock GatewayClub Night, Miscellaneous, Uncategorised22nd May 20240

We had one of our highest attendances of the year for our sign language evening, it was great to see parents and carers taking part in this event too. The activities gave everyone the opportunity to learn some signs and also to take away sheets as prompts to continue practising. You can see from the concentration and smiles on peoples faces everyone enjoyed the challenge! We are looking forward to continuing practising and learning together.