Bivol Trust: Promoting Inclusion for Children and Adults with Disabilities

Groups/ Activities:

Monday Gosport Art Group - takes place at the Trust Unit - 2 Phoenix Way, Bridgemary, Gosport. Meets Mondays from 10-1 pm. For young people with both learning and physical disabilities aged 16-30. Its main aim is to provide a social opportunity as well as to develop art and design skills. Each year, there is a specific theme which is linked to the Over 20s Group. Activities include arts, crafts, design, employment preparation, outings. Two members of staff are responsible for the running and organisation of the group.

Monday Portsmouth Drumming Group - takes place at the Portsmouth Irish Club, Elm Grove. Monday from 1-3 pm. The group is for up to twenty people of any age. Three members of staff are responsible for the group.

Wednesday Music Group – takes place at the Portsmouth Irish Club, Elm Grove. Wednesdays from 1-3 pm. A variety of instruments are used, such as guitars, ukuleles, percussion, singing and voice, accordion, and beat box. Three members of staff are responsible for the this group

Thursday Portsmouth Youth Club: This group meets at St Swithun’s Church Hall – every Thursday 6.30-8.30 pm. in term time. Activities include board games, music, art and craft, theme and party nights, outings, live music, cookery etc. This is for children and adults with disabilities aged 11-45. Four members of staff are responsible for the running and organisation of the group.