Senior Active | |
| Serve offers a range of activities which are always being added to, so please keep checking the site for updates. | |
| Why Serve? | |
| We take the business of Day Care very seriously. The fact that we refer to our centres as “Well-being Centres” and “Luncheon Clubs” underlines this and sets us apart from ordinary Day Centres. We aim to make every moment that you are with us both interesting and stimulating. Each of our centres is managed and staffed by experienced and trained care workers. There are also volunteers at hand to assist. |  |
| What do we do? | |
| There are many activities such as games and gentle exercises. We can even pamper you with massage, nail care, reflexology and aromatherapy. Throughout the day we offer quizzes, relaxation to music, reminiscence activities and games such as cards, bingo etc. You can even try out a Wii Fit board! | |
| What time of day? | |
| Monday to Friday, 10.00am to 2.00pm | |
| Where are the centres? | |
| We have one centre in Higham Ferrers and one in Rushden:- | |
| Ron Manning Wellbeing Centre, 77 Upper Kings Avenue, Higham Ferrers (Tel. 01933 419199) | |
| Church Street Wellbeing Centre, 19 Church Street, Rushden (Tel. 01933 352890) | |
| Both operate each week day and offer the opportunity of a freshly prepared cooked lunch every day. These hot meals are cooked in our own fully equipped kitchens by our experienced cooks (please note, meals need to be pre-booked). | |
| However, if you are feeling a little low one day and would like someone to talk to, or just a bit of company, why not drop in for a coffee and chat with other clients at the Ron Manning Centre. There is no need to book for this drop in service. | |
| The Rushden Centre also provides care for special groups such as people with dementia and sensory impairments. Areas we cover are Rushden, Higham Ferrers, Irchester, Irthlingborough, Raunds and surrounding areas. |  |
| What about transport? | |
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We can arrange transport if you are unable to make your own way to any of our centres.
We provide a wheelchair adapted vehicle or a volunteer driver can collect you and
return you home. Please ask about membership and details of charges for these services.
How much will it cost? There is a modest charge to cover day care which includes a meal. Beverages and cold drinks are included in the price of the luncheon club. Interested in joining or want to know more? Please contact one of our Supervisors at our Church Street office on 01933 315555 or drop in to 19 Church Street, Rushden. |
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| Activities and Outings | |
| Want to meet new people? Worried about going out on your own? Need a boost to your social life? We offer a range of activities and trips for people over 60 years or adults with a disability who find getting out on their own difficult and who might need a little help: | |
| Shopping | |
| Serve runs a service to various supermarkets (such as Sainsburys, Asda, Waitrose, Tesco, Marks & Spencers – a different one each week) on Friday mornings. We pick you up from your home and return you and your shopping- we`ll even help with carrying your bags! You can shop for up to two hours or, maybe shop and have a bite to eat in the cafe. The driver will arrange with you when to collect you for the return journey. | |
| Depending on which supermarket we go to, the cost will be FROM £3.00 for a return journey. To check costs and book your seat, telephone (01933) 315555. | |
| Pub Lunch Scheme | |
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If you would like some company and conversation then the popular Pub Lunch Scheme
might be for you.
Serve will collect you from your home between 11 and 11.45am and take you to a country pub for lunch. You will return home between 2pm and 3pm. Up to ten other people will go with you and our driver will stay with the group. The cost will be FROM £4.00 for transport and the price of the meal will vary from pub to pub. It will normally range between £5.00 and £10.00 per person. For more information or to book a place, telephone (01933) 315555 and ask for Liz Clarke or you can email Liz on lclarke@serve.org.uk |
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| Garden Centres | |
| Visits to various local garden centres, including Poddington, Burton Latimer, Beckworth, Thurleigh and others are available on Wednesdays. Contact Liz Clarke on (01933) 315555 or lclarke@serve.org.uk for details. | |
| Tea Dances | |
| Our Tea dances are always popular and are a great opportunity to meet new friends and get some exercise whilst having fun! | |
| They are held on the first Friday of every month at St John Ambulance Hall, Fitzwilliam Street, Rushden from 2pm to 4.15pm and on the second Friday of every month at the Parvasi Mandal Centre, 65, Elsden Road, Wellingborough, 2.00pm to 4.15pm. Admission is £2.50 on the door and includes a tea or coffee and a biscuit. | |