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TRUSTEES AND VOLUNTEERS WANTED

The centre is looking to increase our board of trustees and volunteer numbers. If you think that joining us is something that appeals, please contact the centre for more information.

About Us

The Exeter Gateway Centre is a friendly place where learning disabled people can come together and enjoy a range of social and recreational activities. These are organised by a small team of staff and volunteers.

The Centre provides a safe and secure environment where members can relax, meet their friends and have fun. It also encourages members to explore and interact with a range of new and unusual activities.

Members can choose from a wide variety of Centre based activities including, cookery, creative art and craft activities, indoor and outdoor games, discussion groups, singing and dancing and working on computers. A bi monthly newsletter gives a general theme for members to engage with if they wish and it serves as a general topic for discussion. There are occasional trips out-we have been to the Donkey Sanctuary, World of Country Life and Plymouth Marine Aquarium. We also attend the annual Community Day at Millfield School in Somerset.

The Centre has a greenhouse  and some deep beds for vegetable growing. We grow lots of fruit and vegetables that are used in the kitchen to make chutneys, soups and anything else that members fancy eating!  Several members have a keen interest in gardening and growing. Also, we have had a new room added at the rear of the building-it is used both for arts and crafts and also a sensory space, where members can spend time in a quieter and relaxing environment.

On Tuesdays, we have regular singing sessions with a lovely lady called Sharon-she spends an hour with the members, and over the months the repertoire has increased impressively!

On Wednesdays, we have regular walking football sessions organised by Exeter City FC Community Trust. This is open to all members, not just those that attend on Wednesdays. We have between 15 and 20 regular players-it is a chance to meet new friends, improve fitness and skills and generally have fun.

We are always open to discussing new opportunities for membership, volunteering and fundraising within the club. More information can be found in the relevant sections of our site.

Affiliated with Mencap Gateway Beacon