Activity Learning Hub
The Activity Learning Hub (ALH) is our day service for people with learning disabilities and autistic people aged 18+. Open every weekday in term-time from 9:30am – 4:30pm, ALH offers a range of activities and courses delivered in small, supportive groups.
All ALH groups are designed to support our members to make progress within our core values:
Confidence
We encourage people to believe in themselves and recognise their potential.
Independence
We provide choice and opportunities to build skills for life.
Community
We support people to become active members of their community.
Wellbeing
We promote better physical, mental and emotional health.
Relationships
We facilitate social connection and positive relationships.
All ALH groups are led by experienced staff in specialist facilities that include a catering kitchen, extensive gardens, drama studio, creative and media suites and large sports hall.
ALH groups are flexible and person-centred. All activities can be adapted to individual interests, goals and abilities. Click on each group on the timetable below to explore what’s on offer at ALH. Get in touch to find out more, arrange a visit or try a free taster session.
Activity Learning Hub Weekly Timetable
Wednesday
Monday
Sport
Members can explore a range of sports through classroom learning and practical participation in the Monday Sports group.
The group studies the rules of sports, including football, cricket and tennis, as well as getting active and playing these games together.
Independent Living
Members are supported to build skills for life in the Monday Independent Living group. Topics include home management, budgeting and travel planning.
Sessions combine classroom-based learning with practical tasks.
Performing Arts
Members explore all aspects of creating a drama production in the Monday Performing Arts group. As well as regularly performing in shows, the group looks at character development, script writing, set design and making costumes.
Arts & Crafts
Members are encouraged to develop their artistic styles in the Monday Art group. Members can generate topics to explore using a varied range of creative materials and styles. Recent projects have included junk modelling and creating work inspired by favourite artists.
Around the World
Members are encouraged to explore the world in the Monday ‘Around the World’ group. Members will learn about a different country every term, researching and presenting their findings creatively.
Tuesday
Community
Members are supported to get out and make a positive difference in Sheffield through our Community group. Activities include organising charity collections, litter picking and visiting interesting locations around Sheffield.
Cooking
Members with previous cooking experience can develop their skills through our Tuesday Cooking group. With the guidance of staff, members choose what they would like to cook and plan an ingredients list. Members often cook their lunch for the day.
Performing Arts
Members explore all aspects of creating a drama production in the Tuesday Performing Arts group. As well as regularly performing in shows, the group looks at character development, script writing, set design and making costumes.
Design Technology
Members work with a range of materials and tools in the Tuesday Design Technology group, including woodwork and simple electronics. The group designs and makes projects such as phone/tablet holders, moving toys and drawer storage.
Creative Writing
Members explore different writing styles and topics in the Tuesday Creative Writing group. The group is encouraged to build skills and express themselves through poetry, stories and articles.
Wednesday
Sport
Members take part in a variety of games and sports in the Wednesday Sports group. Activities include Boccia, Kuub and many sports led by visiting experts, such as cheerleading and American football. The group also regularly visits neighbouring Norfolk Park for walks and games.
Independent Living
Members are supported to build skills for life in the Wednesday Independent Living group. Topics include home management, budgeting and travel planning. Sessions combine classroom-based learning with practical tasks.
Media
Members work with a range of technology in the Media group to research and present their own projects. Media includes stop-start animation, design software and ICT skills.
Art
Members explore the work of well-known artists and use this to inspire their projects in the Wednesday Art group. The group uses colour theory and a range of materials to get creative.
Cooking
Members build basic cooking skills in the Wednesday Cooking group and are supported to work safely in the kitchen. The group works through recipes together, cooking their lunch for the day.
Thursday
Sport
Members participate in a variety of games and sports in the Thursday Sports group. Activities include Boccia, Kuub and sports led by visiting experts, such as cheerleading and American football.
Creative Writing
Members are given plenty of support to develop their writing in the Thursday Creative Writing group. The group creates a range of written pieces including poetry, stories and articles.
Performing Arts
Members explore all aspects of creating a drama production in the Thursday Performing Arts group. As well as regularly performing in shows, the group looks at character development, script writing, set design and making costumes.
Arts & Crafts
Members help generate ideas for the Thursday Art and Craft group to work on together using a range of materials and techniques. Recent projects include papier maché money boxes and dream catchers.
Mencafé
Mencafé is our in-house café serving meals to staff, volunteers, members and visitors. As well as assisting tutors to cook a different menu each week, members take on roles including ordering, payment, serving and clearing away.
Friday
Mencafé
Mencafé is our in-house café serving meals to staff, volunteers, members and visitors. As well as assisting tutors to cook a different menu each week, members take on roles including ordering, payment, serving and clearing away.
Mixed Media
Members explore a wide range of materials to produce creative projects in the Friday Mixed Media group. Photography, collage, paint and clay are just some of the options available.
Art
Members explore the work of well-known artists and use this to inspire their projects in the Friday Art group. The group uses a range of materials and techniques to get creative.
Gardening
Members learn about growing fruit, vegetables and decorative plants in the Friday Gardening group. Weather permitting, sessions are delivered outdoors in our on-site gardens and allotment.
Sewing & Textiles
Members get creative with fabrics in the Friday Textiles group. Projects allow members to develop sewing skills and explore decoration, creating products such as accessories and home furnishings.
Download a timetable and further information about our learning disability groups here.
