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Here you will find links and information about activities, sports, clubs and groups available in Guernsey

  • Children and Young People

    • Mill Street Community Cafe
      • Mill Street Community Café's charitable purpose is to establish, operate and administer a café to relieve poverty, promote social inclusion and help those in need. For more information follow cafe.
    • Monday Club
      • Is a youth club which caters for young people aged 9 to 21 with varying communication, emotional, educational and physical disabilities.
      • They meet every Monday during term time between 6pm and 8pm at the Youth Commission at Les Ozouets Campus. There are a limited number of places available so please contact the organisers for details.
      • Cost: £1.50 a week.
      • Contact Julie tel. 07781 401859 or (01481) 233211 or Theresa on 07781 113493 or (01481) 251898
    • Autism Guernsey
      • Autism Guernsey offers a number of different services. More information can be found on their website Autism Guernsey- services
      • email office@autismguernsey.org.gg or tel: 232879.
    • The Boys Brigade
      • Guernsey has two companies of this worldwide organisation. With Anchor Boys, Junior and Company Sections and Seniors, the Brigade caters for boys from age 6 to 18 years.
      • The 2nd Guernsey Company is based at St Mary's Church, L'Islet, and the 5th Guernsey at Wesley Methodist Church in the Grand Bouet.
    • Youth Commission
      • The Youth Commission for Guernsey and Alderney are responsible for the delivery and coordination of all forms of youth and support work in the Bailiwick.
      • They work with people under the age of 25 in youth clubs, bespoke settings, school and via outreach, module and street based work.
      • The Youth Commission run clubs specifically for children with special needs and a club specifically for young people on the autistic spectrum (in conjunction with Autism Guernsey)
      • You can access the Youth Commission's Facebook page by following this link.

  • Adults

    • Age concern
      • The charity organises four social centres in Guernsey, managed by volunteers.
      • St Martins Parish Hall which meets every Friday afternoon from 2.00pm - 4.00pm 
      • Torteval community centre which meets on a Wednesday afternoon from 2.00pm - 4.00pm. 
      • Vale Douzaine on a Tuesday afternoon from 2.00pm - 4.00pm. 
      • Rover at Port Soif  every Thursday afternoon from 2.00pm - 4.00pm. 
      • There is a nominal annual membership fee. Teas, coffees and cakes are provided.
      • For more information visit the website Age Concern Guernsey o0r call 01481 263228
    • Alzheimer's Society organise a number of events
      • Activity Group
        • Rosaire Court, Rosaire Ave, St Peter Port every Wednesday 14:15 to 16:45
        • Activity group gives people affected by dementia the opportunity to take part in structured activities. Run by a facilitator, who encourages and supports people to take part, the groups are also a chance to relax and socialise.
        • For further information contact: phone - 01481 233700 or email michael.nicholls@alzheimers.org.uk
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      • Singing for the Brain
        • Professor Shaw Centre, St Martins Community Centre, La Rue Maze, St Martin every Friday 14:00 to 16:00
        • Singing for the Brain brings people together in a friendly, fun and social environment.
        • It is for people with dementia and their carers.
        • For further information contact: phone - 01481 233700 or email michael.nicholls@alzheimers.org.uk
      • Drop In support services-
        • Rosaire Court, Rosaire Ave, St Peter Port on the first Thursday of each month 1430-1630
        • La Nouvelle maritaine Community Library on the last Thursday of the month 1000-1200.
      • Cognitve Stimulation Therapy sessions. Rosaire Court, Rosaire Ave, St Peter Port Fortnightly on Tuesday 1020-1130  
      • More information is available to donload on this page.
    • Autism Guernsey
      • Autism Guernsey offers a number of different services. More information can be found on their website Autism Guernsey- services
      • email office@autismguernsey.org.gg or tel: 232879.
    • Carers Coming Together
      • Carers coming together provide regular events each month with additional 'special events' throughout the year to support those who care for others.
      • For more information email carerscomingtogether@gmail.com or visit their website.
    • Club Bon Amis: For over 50s
      • The CLUB BONS AMIS is a social and activity club for people aged fifty and over.
      • Get to know people - Remain Healthy
      • To find out more please contact 07911 718906
      • For more information about access at Beau Sejour Leisure Centre please follow this link.
    • Drop Inn Club
      • The Drop Inn Club takes place on four mornings and two afternoons each week in various locations around the island.
      • It provides a place for adults with learning difficulties to socialise, meet new friends and take part in activities.
      • Contact Tammy Hannaford (Adult Disability Team) on (01481) 230000. Email: Tammy.Hannaford@gov.gg
    • Friday Club
      • This club provides an opportunity for young people (aged 14-plus) and adults of all abilities to participate in sporting activities such as table tennis, skittles, pool and more. Cost: £10 yearly membership.
      • Contact: Rachel Pascall 07781 192682. Email: rachelpascall@cwgsy.net
    • Guernsey Alzheimer's Association
      • Social afternoons are held for carers and those with dementia every Monday from 2pm.
      • On alternate Friday afternoons you are invited to join us for Singing Down Memory Lane and refreshments and on the 3rd Thursday of each month we hold a social lunch followed by entertainment.
      • Tel: 01481 255520 or 01481 711077 or 01481 245121
    • Guernsey Blind Association
      • The Guernsey Blind Association has a social meeting from 2pm till 4pm on Thursday afternoons at Les Four Cabot, St Andrews.
      • Please contact the office on tel. (01481) 236933 if you wish to attend or require transportation.
    • Guernsey Deaf Club
      • Guernsey Deaf Club meets 2 or 3 Fridays a month at 7:30pm in the Ron Short Centre . For further information please contact: Anne Diamond:(01481) 736250.
    • Guernsey DriveAbility
      • Guernsey DriveAbility: is a local based organisation charity who perfom a formal driving assessment, usually following illness or ill health. The assessment is undertaken by a locally based occupational therapist and a driving instructor. The cost for an assessment is £460.00. contact the Driver and Vehicle Licencing department for more information. Tel on 01481 223400.
    • Guernsey Gateway Club
      • Affiliated to Mencap, the Gateway Club provides and supports leisure and recreation for people with a learning disability. Contact: Sharon Hartley tel. (01481) 244231 or email rumdoodle@cwgsy.net.
    • Guernsey Hard of Hearing Association
      • This organisation gives help and support to deaf and hard of hearing adults in the Bailiwick. To find out more visit their website. 
      • They hold a coffee morning on the last Saturday of the month starting at 10am. For more information email: ghha@suremail.gg or phone/text 07781169952.
    • Guernsey Jumbulance Holidays
      • Every year in May, the charity pays to take takes 10 disabled/sick/terminally ill/wheelchair user Guernsey residents on holiday for 10 days. .
      • For more information contact Pam on tel. (01481) 247357 or email info@guernseyjumbulance.com. You can also visit their website
    • Guernsey MIND
    • Guernsey St John Ambulance
      • Our dedicated team of volunteers give many thousands of hours to the community each year. With an ever-increasing demand for our services - we need help. If you're aged 18 years or over and like the idea of helping others we'd like to hear from you. For more information please follow this link.
      • You can find accessibility information about the Rohais headquarters by following this link.
    • Headway Guernsey
      • There is a regular programme of social events which occur monthly and are facilitated by Headway staff.  The social evenings enable members to have the opportunity to re-integrate into the community whilst having fun.
      • For more information tel. (01481) 265623 or visit their website.
    • Lungevity
      • The Guernsey Lung Support Group enjoy various social activities and  support for those with living with a lung condition.
      • The Guernsey group meets on the 3rd Friday of every month, 11.00 - 12.00, Saints Bay Room, St Martins Community Centre, Rue Maze, St Martins.
      • For more information please follow this link.
    • L'Vair Project
      • The L'vaïr Project runs regular weekly drop-ins on a Saturday from 9.30-11.30am at the Mind Centre, Town Arsenal, St Peter Port (opposite the Fire Station). There is parking available and disabled access.
      • The Project also organises social gatherings, events and outings for Mental Health Service users to help improve their well-being and confidence
    • Multiple Sclerosis Coffee Afternoons
      • Coffee afternoons are held every third Tuesday of the month for people with Multiple Sclerosis, their families and carers. The afternoons are held at The Cotils from 2 to 4 pm.
      • If you would like further details please contact Liz Hendry on 01481 263464 or email lizhendry@cwgsy.net
    • The Deaf Christian Fellowship
      • A Gospel Service is held every Sunday at 6:30pm at the Rohais Church (side door) at the bottom of the Rohais, St Peter Port. On Thursdays the  Deaf Christian Fellowship House Group meet for a Bible Study 8pm.
      • For further information please contact: Anne Diamond: (01481) 736250.
      • For more information please follow this link.
    • Red Cross, Monday Links Club
      • Afternoon Club for Ladies on Mondays 13:45 to 15:45.There is a weekly charge which  covers refreshment costs and raffle.
      • The club is held at St John's Ambulance Hall.

  • Sports

    • Beau Sejour - sports centre
      • Beau Sejour Leisure Centre aims to cater for people with all abilities. 
      • Access is available to all areas for wheelchair users.
      • A pool pod is now avaiilable at the swimming pool  (Dec 2020) to assist those who are unable to get into the water on their own.
      • Any carer accompanying a disabled person will be admitted free to an event held on any of its properties where a full price ticket has been purchased.
      • More information about the centre can be found on their website Beau sejour
      • For more information please contact Casey Osborough, Disability Liaison Officer, on telephone (01481) 747216 or email casey.osborough@gov.gg.
    • Football
    • Guernsey Athletics Club
    • Guernsey Cricket Board
      • The Guernsey Cricket Board promote Table Cricket, an all-ability game played on a table with rules similar to cricket. They run Table Cricket sessions in special-needs schools and centres for people with disabilities and welcome anyone who would like to learn the game. Contact Jason Shambrook, email jason@guernseycricket.com.
    • Guernsey Disability Swimming Club
      • Guernsey Disability Swimming Club meet once a week on a Thursday from 6-7pm at Beau Sejour.
      • The swimming pool is hired exclusively for the use of disabled swimmers and their carers. There is a range of flotation equipment and a hoist is available to assist members in both the changing areas and in the swimming pool. A carer must accompany all children or vulnerable adults.
      • To join the group you will need to fill in a registration form which are available by contacting GDS@gmail.com. or calling Ruth Parsons tel. (01481) 264592.
    • Guernsey Health Trainers
      • Health Trainers offer four hours free healthy lifestyle advice and support at one to one appointments with qualified staff.
      • We can help you make big differences through small steps if you want to make a change and become healthier. Topics covered include weight management, healthy eating, alcohol, physical activity and mental wellbeing.
      • During the first meeting with your Health Trainer, you will be able to talk about the kind of support you're looking for. Meetings are held at the most convenient location for you. This might be  a café, your workplace, a community space or, after the first meeting, at your home.
      • Together, you'll agree on a number of personal health goals and how best to achieve them. Everything that is discussed will be treated in the strictest confidence
      • This is a free service for all Bailiwick residents. All we ask is you are prepared to make changes and are ready to get started!
      • For more information call 01481 227311
    • Guernsey Hockey
      • The hockey season runs from September to April to find out more about Guernsey Hockey visit their website
    • Guernsey Judo
      • Guernsey Judo is a fully inclusive club. We welcome the young and old, male and female. Come and give it a go and see what it's all about!
      • Training takes place at the Guernsey Grammar School Gym, Footes Lane on Wednesdays.
      • For more information contact Mitch Agnelli on mitch.agnelli@cwgsy.net or tel. (01481) 238501
    • Guernsey Riding for the Disabled
      • Guernsey Riding for the Disabled helps people with disabilities learn how to ride a pony, developing self-confidence, encouraging speech and communication, freedom of movement, as well as making friends and having fun.
      • For more information phone Jenny Hamon on (01481) 265053.
    • Guernsey Sports Association for the Disabled
      • The Guernsey Sports Association for the Disabled is an activity club for people with any kind of learning or physical disability with members ranging in age from 14 to 65+.  For further details call Mrs Christine Le Prevost on (01481) 249328 or (01481) 258819 or email chrisleprevost@yahoo.co.uk.
    • Guernsey Sports Commission
      • The Guernsey Sports Commission run a number of programmes throughout the year that offer participants of all ages the chance to take part in sports and physical activity.
      • Their website also contains news and information about disabled sports in Guernsey and has contact details for a number of sports activities and clubs for children with disabilities. You can access this information by following this link.
    • Life Fit
      • Lifefit is an Exercise Referral Scheme held at Beau Sejour that provides supervised exercise classes to help improve people's physical and mental health. 
      • It is aimed at helping people with both short term and long term illnesses including obesity, osteoporosis, arthritis, joint replacement, controlled diabetes, hypertension, COPD, asthma, stress, anxiety and depression. 
      • It is a subsidised service and people can join the scheme by referral from their Doctor and/or Clinical Nurse Specialist.   
      • On referral you will be allocated a space in a class that matches your ability and a class time that most suits you.
      • For more informatrion call 01481 747238
      • For more information about disabled access at Beau Sejour Leisure Centre please follow this link.
    • Racketball
      • Free Racketball coaching is available for children / adults with disabilities.
      • The sport can be played individually or as a group and can be adapted to different levels of ability.
      • Contact Mick Mahy on tel. 07911 720235 or email mmahy50@gmail.com.
    • Riding for the Disabled
    • Sailing/surfing
      • The Guernsey Sailing Trust is an RYA Sailability centre committed to making sailing as accessible as possible to everyone. They work with the special-needs schools and are keen to find individual solutions for disabled sailors.
    • Sarnia Sea Lions
      • Guernsey's newest swim school, based at Forest School's pool, offers lessons to all ages and abilities of swimmers including children / young adults with special needs. Contact Natasha Duquemin tel. (01481) 236753 (office) or 07911 741874, email sarniasealions@yahoo.com or visit sarniasealions.
    • Sitting Volleyball
      • Sessions take place at Beau Sejour every Saturday morning. For more information email  gvasitting@hotmail.co.uk
      • Sessions are for both children and adults of all abilities.
    • Special Olympics Guernsey
      • To provide sporting opportunities (training and competition) to people with a learning disability. For more information please call Matt Mason (01481) 724905 or follow this link
    • Walk your way to health
      • Social walking groups. All walks are 30 minutes long and are aimed at those people who want to get a little fitter in the company of like-minded people.  The walks are held on every day except Saturdays at a variety of locations and are led by trained volunteers. 
      • For more information please contact the Health Promotion Unit on (01481) 707311.
    • Wheelchairography
      • Wheel Chairography Guernsey has been formed as a group of people who love to dance but now are only able to with the aid of Wheel chairs. They meet on the last Saturday of the month at with able bodied assistanc to learn, laugh and enjoy dancing with wheelchairs.For more details contact Pam Davey by email Pam Davey or call 07781 234589

  • Culture

    •  Guernsey Museums and Galleries
      • This States-run service looks after Castle Cornet, Guernsey Museum at Candie, Fort Grey and over 70 historic sites.
      • For more information please see our website: www.museums.gov.gg.
      • Entrance charges apply at some historic sites, but the service operates a 'carer goes free' practice. 
      • Many of the sites looked after by Guernsey Museums are featured on the website accessAble with extensive information about accessibility.
      • If you wish to visit Guernsey Museum at Candie but find walking difficult, please ring ahead as we may be able to arrange limited parking available within Candie Gardens our telephone number is (01481) 726518.
    • Guille-Alles Library
    • Mallard Cinema
      • A wide range of films are shown at the four-screen Mallard Cinema, which has two wheelchair accessible auditoriums. For information on the films that are currently being shown visit their website.
    • Priaulx Library
      • The Priaulx Library collects, catalogues and preserves the records of Channel Island history and culture. You can visit the library to do research into a wide variety of topics, like family history.
      • For more information about the library, tel. (01481) 721998, email info@priaulxlibrary.co.uk or visit their website.
    • Schools music service
      • The Education Department run the Schools' Music Service which supports more than 700 young musicians, offering both individual and group lessons.

  • Community support

    • Holy Trinity Church
      • The Evergreens activities and groups are aimed at those of an age to appreciate free bus travel but it is recognised that we all age at different rates and so some groups are more suited to the active and some are less demanding!
      • There are various events that take place across the month - just check out the website https://holytrinity.org.gg/ .   
      • If you would like to know more about the Evergreens Programme please click on this link  https://holytrinity.org.gg/486/Trinity-Evergreens which will take you to the Evergreens page where you can sign up to events or call 01481 724319 for more information.
      • For more information about disabled access at Holy Trinity Church please follow this link.
    • Capelles Community Centre
      • Les Capelles Methodist Church and Community Centre welcomes everyone to join us in worship and in the variety of community activities that are organised throughout the year. for more information Community Centre | Methodist Church
      • Luncheon Club  is monthly on the first Saturday of the month, from September to July. This is for older or lonely people who would like to have a meal among friends. Please contact: Mrs Pat Queirpel on (01481) 722710 to see if there are places available.
      • Soup Bowl is weekly on Thursday, from 1145am, October - end of May. Please contact the community centre on 01481 243628.
    • Recovery and Wellbeing Service
      • Monday to Friday 08:30 to 16:30 (except Bank Holidays). The Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (R&WS) provides rehabilitation for adults who have acute and/or long term mental health symptoms. The service offers a range of groups and individual sessions. These give people the opportunity to make the changes they want or need to make to improve their life.
      • Referrals will be received through the adult mental health service intake meeting. For further information please ring (01481) 725241 ext. 3376.
    • Western Community Centre - Styx
      • There is something for everyone at Styx Centre in the heart of beautiful St Pierre du Bois. What's On? — Styx Centre. Call for more information Tel 267319
    • Salvation Army Guernsey
      • Their main focus is on our community activities run at the community centre at Nocq Road on the Bridge and at the Church building, "The Fortress" in L'Islet.  The program notes where various activities take place. Weekly Programme - The Salvation Army Guernsey
    • Vazon Elim Church
      • Is a church family of everyday people, living an everyday (life changing and life enhancing) relationship with Jesus. Information about what is on can be found here. General 1 — ELIM GUERNSEY

  • Out and about

    • Tasty Walks
    • Planning where to go
      • If you are not sure about accessibility at different venues then take a look at the accessAble  website. This website provides factual information about accessibility so that you can make an informed decision about visiting a venue.
    • Going to the beach
      • A beach access guide has been produced with information about which beaches are more accessible and what facilities are avaiable at each site. pdf icon Beach Guide [4Mb] It is also available as a download on this page.
      • Beach wheelchairs are now available for loan at Pembroke Bay. The chairs are stored in a hut . Please contact beach wheelchairs to book. A hoist is available for ease of transfer. There are two different chairs available for adults and one chair for children.

See also the charities page for further information Charities