Friendships and Relationships
Breakaway Group
A social group for 18-30 year olds who have mild to moderate learning difficulties and who live in South Oxfordshire.
This friendly group meet up approximately once every 4-6 weeks for social events. Most members are based in Henley/Wallingford direction. We might meet up for a meal, cinema, bowling, theatre, sporting events, concerts. Giving young disabled adults a meaningful activity and circle of friends whilst parents and carers get a break.
Website: www.chilterncentre.org.uk
Contact Name: Pamela
Phone: 01491 575575
Email: [email protected]
Address: Chiltern Centre for Disabled Children and Young Adults, Greys Road, Henley on Thames RG9 1QR
Thomley
Thomley is a place for people of all ages and abilities.
They are based on a 9 acre site and they have: a soft play area, art room, sensory room, bike track, zip wire, play rooms, imagination room, fort, cycle track, park, music room, imagination room, teenage den and much more!
PLUS they have additional activities on selected days, such as: giant bubbles, woodwork, sports workshops and music therapy workshops. People with and without diagnosis are welcome at Thomley, they have focus days for for everyone - preschool, teenage, adult, quiet, family, community and more.
They are based in Worminghall, Buckinghamshire - just outside Oxfordshire, but of course everyone from Oxfordshire is most welcome!
Website: https://thomley.org.uk/
Address: Menmarsh Road, Worminghall, Buckinghamshire HP18 9JZ
Phone: 01844 338380 (office hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 9am-5pm)
Contact Page: https://thomley.org.uk/contact-us/
The Fourteen Club of Wantage
The Fourteen Club is an independent social club for people with learning disabilities. At the time it was set up the minimum age for members was 14 - hence the "Fourteen club". Now most of the members are much older, but the name remains. The club aims to provide its members with fun evenings and the chance to socialise.
They also usually have a summer outing to places such as Legoland, West Midlands safari park and Cadbury world. In the winter they often have a trip to a pantomime.
For their current programme of events, please visit www.14club.org.uk/events.htm!
Website: www.14club.org.uk
Telephone: (01235) 764504
E-mail: [email protected]
Address:The Fourteen Club, Fitzwaryn School, Denchworth Road, Wantage OX12 9ET
OX18
OX18 runs every Thursday evening from Guideposts Trust's Witney base. Activities include touch screen computer, wii, pool, snacks, and trips to the local pub. Cost: £4 for the evening.

Website: https://fisd.oxfordshire.gov.uk/kb5/oxfordshire/directory/service.page?id=mD0SaMSkPW8
Phone: 01993 899980
Email: [email protected]
Address: Willow Tree House, Two Rivers, Station Lane, Witney, OX28 4BH
Mates ‘n’ Dates
Mates 'n' Dates is a dating and friendship agency for adults with learning disabilities in Oxfordshire, run by Guideposts Trust.

Website: http://guideposts.org.uk/mates-n-dates/
Phone Number: 01993 893583
Email: [email protected]
Address: Guideposts Trust Ltd, Willow Tree House, Two Rivers, Station Lane, Witney, OX28 4BH
dig ‘n’ grow
dig 'n' grow is a project which encourages all groups of people to enjoy the experience of working individually or within a group, learning and sharing gardening skills. It offers the opportunity to be outside in the fresh air working alongside professional gardeners, giving a safe and secure environment to explore. Carers/families can be happy knowing that their loved ones are safe and having fun.

Website: https://guideposts.org.uk/dig-n-grow-learning-disability-project
Phone Number: 01993 709430 or 01993 772886
Address: Bromag Industrial Estate, Burford Road, Witney, OX29 0SR
Yellow Submarine
Yellow Submarine is a charity which organises supported day activities and residential holidays for both young people and adults with learning disabilities. For children (aged 11-18) living in Oxfordshire they run an extensive programme in the school holidays. For adults (18+) they run residential holidays, work experience and training, and a weekly social club.
They have set up a social enterprise cafe in Oxford to provide training and employment opportunities for people with learning disabilities.

Website: http://www.yellowsubmarine.org.uk
Phone: 01865 236119
Address: 12 Park End Street, Oxford, OX1 1HH
My Life My Choice
My Life My Choice is a self-advocacy charity run by and for people with learning disabilities. They offer a huge range of services, such as local groups, a travel buddy scheme, training for professionals by people with learning disabilities, a nightclub, a radio station, and an easy-read service - find out more on their webpage!

Website: http://mylifemychoice.org.uk/
Phone: 01865 204214
Address: The Jam Factory, 27 Park End Street, Oxford, Oxford OX1 1HU
Stingray Club
The Stingray Club is the only night club in Oxford run by and for people with learning disabilities.
It takes place at the Plush Lounge, Park End Street, Oxford, OX1 1HU once a month from 7pm – 10.30pm.

Website: http://mylifemychoice.org.uk/stingray/
Address: Plush Lounge, Park End Street, Oxford, OX1 1HU
Phone: 01865 204214
Abingdon My Life My Choice
Local self-advocacy group with monthly meetings in Abingdon. For more details, visit their webpage!

Website: https://www.mylifemychoice.org.uk/resources/5
Phone Number: 01865 204214
Address: 35 Ock St, Abingdon, OX14 5AG
Banbury My Life My Choice
Local self-advocacy group with monthly meetings in Banbury. For more details, visit their webpage!

Website: https://www.mylifemychoice.org.uk/resources/2
Phone Number: 01865 204214
Address: Ruscote Community Centre, Ruscote Arcade, Longlandes Way, Banbury, OX16 1PH
Oxford My Life My Choice
Local self-advocacy group with monthly meetings in Blackbird Leys. For more details, visit their webpage!

Website: https://www.mylifemychoice.org.uk/resources/9
Phone Number: 01865 204214
Address: Wesley Memorial church, New Inn Hall St, Oxford OX1 2DH
Chipping Norton My Life My Choice
Local self-advocacy group with monthly meetings in Chipping Norton. For more details, visit their webpage!

Website: https://www.mylifemychoice.org.uk/resources/6
Phone Number: 01865 204214
Address: The Albion, 1 Market Place, Chipping Norton, OX7 5DD
Didcot My Life My Choice
Local self-advocacy group with monthly meetings. For more details, visit their webpage!

Website: https://www.mylifemychoice.org.uk/resources/7
Phone Number: 01865 204214
Address: UNIT 2c, Trident Business Park, OX11 7HJ
Oxford Young People’s My Life My Choice Group
Self-advocacy group for younger people with monthly meetings in Oxford City Centre. For more details, visit their webpage!

Website: https://www.mylifemychoice.org.uk/resources/10
Phone Number: 01865 204214
Address: Wesley Memorial church, New Inn Hall St, Oxford OX1 2DH
Henley-on-Thames My Life My Choice
Local self-advocacy group with monthly meetings in Henley. For more details, visit their webpage!

Website: https://www.mylifemychoice.org.uk/resources/8
Phone Number: 01865 204214
Address: Christ Church URC, 46 Reading Road, Henley-on-Thames, Oxon RG9 1AG
Wantage My Life My Choice
Local self-advocacy group with monthly meetings in Wantage. For more details, visit their webpage!

Website: https://www.mylifemychoice.org.uk/resources/11
Phone Number: 01865 204214
Address: Wantage Methodist Church, Newbury Street, Wantage OX12 8DA