Gateway Club:
The Gateway Club is for people aged over 16
years. Members enjoy many activities such as bingo, discos, karaoke, darts,
line dancing, drawing or
just chatting with friends. Around 40 members attend this club every
Thursday. In certain circumstances free or subsidised transport can be provided.
The Club has recently won a substantial amount of funding from Essex County
Council who support our Charity and we have a jammed packed schedule of events,
with outside entertainers visiting our club on a regular basis. Look
at our news and events pages for a full list of the Gateway Club events or
download the fabulous Gateway Club News Letter.
Safe Environment:
In order to provide a safe environment for our members, Chelmsford Mencap
carefully selects all volunteers and insists on volunteer CRB checks (which we
can provide for volunteers free of charge). We are very conscientious with
regards to our members health & safety
whilst at the club, and the club is run by a team of
experienced and accredited volunteers. As with all of our clubs
we have a waiting list together with an admittance system to ensure only those who
have prior permission to enter the club are permitted entry, ensuring our
responsible adults to service users ratio is not exceeded.
Drop in Visitors:
Drop in visitors to the club are of course welcome, but where possible these
should pre-booked with the Club Secretary or Club Leader.
Location:
Westlands Community Primary School. The school is reached by entering
Beeches Road off Waterhouse Lane and taking the second turning on the left
(Beeches Close) which
is signposted. The school is on the right hand side of Beeches Road.
The number 45 bus stops just before Beeches Close with a short walk to the
school. On the return journey, the bus stops at the end of the road.
Times:
7pm-9pm (prompt) every Thursday as shown opposite
Club Entry Costs:
50p - All refreshments and food is free! (a small contribution is required
for any outings)
Conditions:
For insurance purposes all people attending the club must be members of Chelmsford Mencap aged
over 16 years and have a Learning Disability
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