Townsend day centre
Address and contact details 
10 Portland Close, (Off Townsend Farm Road),
Houghton Regis
Bedfordshire
LU5 5AW
Tel: (01582) 699246
Mobile: 07766 206539
E-mail: Townsend.centre@bedscc.gov.uk|
Contact names
Vacancy – Resource Manager
Duncan Millar – Unit Manager
Email:
duncan.millar@bedscc.gov.uk|
Statement of purpose
The Townsend Centre provides Day Care for adults with learning difficulties and supports each person to develop and maintain social, educational and independent living skills and empowers them to reach their full potential.
What we offer
In-house college courses – provided by Dunstable College
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Yoga
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IT Skills
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Life Skills - ‘Out and About’
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Life Sills - ‘Exploring Bedfordshire’
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‘Cooking is Fun’
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Sensory for Special Care Clients
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Communication for Special Care Clients
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Live Music session for Special Care Clients
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Horticulture
The Harlequin Coffee Shop – Every Friday
Service Users assist in the preparation and cooking of the food sold in the coffee shop. They also experience what it is like to have a job and develop social skills whilst working with the general public.
Working on our allotment in Dunstable – Every Thursday
Service users who are interested in working outdoors and like gardening get a chance to learn different aspects of horticulture.
TEACCH APPROACH – Daily
Adults with ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorders) can work in a quiet and structured environment and develop different ways of communicating and work on improving their independent skills
Signing to music – every Monday
Service Users learn to sign to chosen songs and demonstrate their skills to an appreciative audience.
Snack Bar – every morning
Service Users get an opportunity to use their money skills, go shopping and learn the benefits of healthy eating
Other sessions include:
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