Day Opportunities Centre
South Hub
Our South Hub is a day service for adults who have additional support needs due to learning and/or physical disabilities or are on the autism spectrum.
Situated at the heart of Netherton, on Dunnings Bridge Road, it is proud of its extensive grounds with an attractive garden and growing area.
We aim to provide a caring and friendly environment and enable the people who attend our service to keep physically active and stimulated by social interaction and activities centered around individual interests and aspirations.
All our activities are based around developing confidence and promoting independence through a wide range of therapeutic activities which include:
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South Hub at a Glance & What We Offer
Our South Hub is a day service for adults who have additional support needs due to learning and/or physical disabilities or are on the autism spectrum.
Situated at the heart of Netherton, on Dunnings Bridge Road, it is proud of its extensive grounds with an attractive garden and growing area.
We aim to provide a caring and friendly environment and enable the people who attend our service to keep physically active and stimulated by social interaction and activities centered around individual interests and aspirations.
All our activities are based around developing confidence and promoting independence through a wide range of therapeutic activities which include:
Arts and crafts
Cookery
Exercise classes
Football
Reminiscence sessions
Music therapy
Multi-sensory sessions
Our people who attend South Hub will have the opportunity to play a key part in delivering many community and educational projects.
We are open Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm
New Centre Stage
New Centre Stage is another member of our creative family of services offering professional, and fun-filled performing arts training, for people aged 19 and above. Based in The David Brown Centre, at the heart of Netherton’s Marion Square, and part of our South Hub. Sessions are run from a fully equipped studio theatre which has an audience capacity of 90.
We focus on drama, musical theatre, therapeutic drama, issue-based drama, creative dance, partnership work, community projects, communication skills, and building confidence and self-esteem.
Our staff team provides our performers with the support they need to develop new skills by taking part in a variety of artistic activities.
We pride ourselves on having friendly, approachable, and professional relationships with group members, their carer’s and families.
New Creations
New Creations is one of our family of creative day opportunities for people with support needs-based in Bootle, and part of our South Hub in Netherton.
New Creations offers our people who attend enjoyable experiences based around art and craft skills and the opportunity to develop friendships within a fun environment.
You get to explore a range of artistic activities including drawing and sketching, painting, and sculpture as well as textile, wood, and papercrafts.
The emphasis is always on linking activities and skills to the day-to-day lives of individuals.
New Threads
New Threads is another member of our creative family, based in Bootle and part of our South Hub in Netherton.
New Threads offers individuals to learn and develop sewing, embroidery, and associated craft skills, whilst building friendships in a friendly and warm workshop environment.
People who attend New Threads learn how to produce a wide range of made-to-measure soft furnishing items including curtains, Roman blinds, pelmets cushions, bags, aprons, table runners which are sold to members of the public which is very satisfying for our crafters.
Working on these items allows our team members to learn a range of useful sewing and embroidery skills, as well as craft skills including cross-stitch, patchwork, felt work, and beading.
Individuals who attend New Threads will have the opportunity to network and produce exciting final works. Projects include Year of Friendship with Sefton Council and celebrating International Women’s day with Unison.
New Timbers
New Timbers is another member of our creative family of day opportunities for people with support needs, based in Bootle and part of our South Hub.
Our skilled team of staff works with individuals to acquire useful woodworking, joinery, and associated craft skills.
As well as being an outlet for the creativity and self-expression of our people who attend, our service also enables friendships to develop within a workshop environment, learning about teamwork, problem-solving and the world of work.
As Told By His Mum
Ben’s Story
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I can’t believe that it’s nearly a year since I first met with Paula and her team at North Hub, part of Day Services at New Directions, to talk about Ben.
Ben had been through quite an ordeal at his last centre and I really didn’t think that I would ever be able to trust anyone with my precious boy ever again.
Then Ben was lucky enough to get a placement with the North Hub and you and your amazing team changed all that.
Ben has been welcomed with open arms into a world that understands him, that embraces his cheekiness, celebrates his uniqueness and engages with him fully.
The timetable of well-thought-out activities put together for Ben enables him to have so much fun whilst still keeping his mind and body active – rebound therapy, swimming, sensory play, and intensive interaction to name but a few.
The team are always happy, encouraging and enthusiastic and seems to enjoy these activities with Ben as much as he does.
What you have achieved with Ben in the short space of time he has been with you is nothing short of phenomenal! His confidence has rocketed, as has his independence and his communication skills are improving day by day.
The Hub itself is fabulous, light, bright, and spacious with wonderful artwork adorning the walls it really feels like a welcoming warm safe space, not to mention the delicious smells from the kitchen that makes your mouth water.
When I see the wonderful setting you have I can see that it is all thanks to a dedicated, professional and knowledgeable team who are always approachable and happy to help with anything we may need. I know that when I walk away and leave Ben with you that he is safe hands and living his best life.
If I had to sit and draw up a blueprint for the perfect day centre provision it would be the North Hub!
So huge thanks for everything that you have done and everything that you provide for Ben, you really have an amazing service and you should be so very proud of what you all achieve everyday. Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts.
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