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Aera Support Community Group Previously Leonard Cheshire 2023

Aera Support Community Group - Genesis Centre Alfreton
We are a supportive, person-centred day group for adults with disabilities, providing a safe, inclusive space to socialise, learn new skills and enjoy life together.

🎃👻 SPOOKY SEASON IS IN FULL SWING AT AERA! 👻🎃Yesterday and today have been packed with spooky crafts, Halloween baking a...
28/10/2026

🎃👻 SPOOKY SEASON IS IN FULL SWING AT AERA! 👻🎃

Yesterday and today have been packed with spooky crafts, Halloween baking and plenty of frightfully good fun! 🕷️🧁

From spooky mummy brownies to our very own Boo-nanas 🍌👻, the guys have been getting creative in the kitchen, carving pumpkins 🎃 and creating some spooktacular Halloween paintings! 🖌️🦇
We’re officially party-ready for the next TWO DAYS of Halloween parties at Aera! 🧙‍♀️🕸️

🧛‍♂️ DON’T FORGET TO DRESS TO IMPRESS! 🧟‍♀️

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🎃👻 Spooky season is in full swing at Aera! 👻🎃With the miserable weather outside, it was the perfect day to get into the ...
26/10/2026

🎃👻 Spooky season is in full swing at Aera! 👻🎃

With the miserable weather outside, it was the perfect day to get into the Halloween spirit! 🕸️🦇

Today, all three rooms got stuck into creepy crafts and spooky games, filling the day with lots of Halloween fun! 🎨👻 And of course, what better way to finish than with a nice hot drink in the café to warm everyone up? ☕️🤎

The weather might be miserable, but we’re keeping things spooky inside! 🍂🎃
It’s definitely starting to feel like Halloween! 🧙‍♀️🕷️

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For the past MONTH, everyone has been busy planning, creating and building their scarecrows for our very own scarecrow c...
23/10/2026

For the past MONTH, everyone has been busy planning, creating and building their scarecrows for our very own scarecrow competition!👏🏽
So much hard work, creativity and dedication has gone into every single one and we couldn’t be prouder of everyone involved!

We’ve had some fantastic creations, including Barbie & Ken 💖, SpongeBob & Patrick 🧽⭐, and Woody & Jessie 🤠❤️ and this afternoon, we had the honour of welcoming 4Life Education to Aera to judge our scarecrows and choose our winner! 🏆

After much deliberation, the winner was SPONGEBOB SQUARE PANTS! 🥳🧽💛

A HUGE well done to everyone who took part! Every scarecrow was amazing, and it’s been brilliant seeing everyone’s ideas come to life over the past month.

But now we want to know… 👀👇🏽

WHO WOULD YOUR WINNER BE?! 🏆
Team Barbie & Ken 💖, Team SpongeBob & Patrick 🧽, or Team Woody & Jessie 🤠?

Drop your votes in the comments! ⬇️😂❤️

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21/10/2026

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Over the weekend, we had the pleasure of hosting a Spellers Social, which included a fantastic conference all about AAC ...
21/10/2026

Over the weekend, we had the pleasure of hosting a Spellers Social, which included a fantastic conference all about AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) technology and training.📱🩷

This is something particularly close to our director Rod’s heart, as his daughter is non-verbal. It’s a reminder of just how important it is to ensure that everyone has a voice, everyone is listened to, and everyone has the opportunity to express themselves in the way that works best for them.

Communication doesn’t look the same for everyone, and being able to communicate your thoughts, feelings, needs and personality can be truly life-changing. AAC technology helps break down barriers and opens up a world of possibilities for people who may not communicate through speech.

With AAC Awareness Month also taking place, the timing couldn’t be more fitting! 💚It’s the perfect opportunity to raise awareness, share knowledge and celebrate the many different ways people communicate.

At Aera, we believe that everyone deserves to be heard, understood and valued. Because having no spoken words does not mean having nothing to say. 🩵

And to top it all off we ended the day with a double rainbow🌈 Aera Support Community Group Genesis Entertainment Centre Aeras Sensory Den
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🍂🥕 HARVEST WEEK FUN AT AERA! 🍂🍫The Hub got busy in the kitchen today, making a delicious vegetable soup to celebrate Har...
15/10/2026

🍂🥕 HARVEST WEEK FUN AT AERA! 🍂🍫

The Hub got busy in the kitchen today, making a delicious vegetable soup to celebrate Harvest Week 🥣🥕 They also got creative making chocolate bark with LOTS of different toppings! 🍫🤤 Everyone got stuck in, and it all looks absolutely amazing! 👏🏽😍

Meanwhile, Group and The Loft headed out on a shopping trip to pick up ingredients to make banana and chocolate chip muffins! 🍌🍫
We’ve had another brilliant day full of teamwork, getting involved and developing those all-important independent living skills!🫶🏽 Aera Support Community Group

🚒🔥 A VERY IMPORTANT VISIT TO AERA! 🔥🚒Today we welcomed a lovely lady from Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service to Aera, who ...
14/10/2026

🚒🔥 A VERY IMPORTANT VISIT TO AERA! 🔥🚒

Today we welcomed a lovely lady from Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service to Aera, who delivered a fantastic session all about keeping ourselves safe! ❤️

We learnt all about:
🏠 Identifying potential hazards around our homes.
🔌 The importance of switching plugs off after use.
📱 Why we should never sleep with technology tucked under our pillows.
🚨 Who to call and how to contact the emergency services.
🚒 Where our local fire station is based.
🧯 Where to find our evacuation points and what to do in an emergency.

It was a brilliant opportunity for everyone to learn some really important life skills and understand how we can keep ourselves and others safe, both at home and in the community! 🏡👏🏽

A HUGE thank you to Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service for taking the time to visit us and share such valuable advice. We really appreciate it! ❤️

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🥕🥦 HARVEST FESTIVAL FUN! 🌽🍅As part of our Harvest Festival week, we headed into the sports hall to play the VEGETABLE GA...
13/10/2026

🥕🥦 HARVEST FESTIVAL FUN! 🌽🍅

As part of our Harvest Festival week, we headed into the sports hall to play the VEGETABLE GAME! 🤩

Everyone had to choose which vegetable to stand on, and the last person remaining on the vegetables was crowned the winner! 🏆
There was plenty of excitement, lots of laughs, and some serious competition but there can only be one winner! 👀
A HUGE well done to our JAY, who took the crown! 🏆👏🏽👏🏽

Who knew vegetables could be so competitive?!🤣🥕 Aera Support Community Group Genesis Entertainment Centre

🍂🥕A BUSY DAY OF AUTUMN FUN AT AERA!🥕🍂We’ve had another lovely day full of cooking, creativity and getting stuck in! 🛒 Th...
12/10/2026

🍂🥕A BUSY DAY OF AUTUMN FUN AT AERA!🥕🍂

We’ve had another lovely day full of cooking, creativity and getting stuck in!

🛒 The Group headed to Lidl to pick up all the ingredients needed to make our delicious bread and vegetable muffins! Even better, we picked the peppers straight from our very own garden! 🫑 How lovely is that? Fresh from the garden to the kitchen! 👩‍🍳

🦔 The Loft got creative making bread hedgehogs, and WOW… they look absolutely amazing! 😍🍞

🌾 The Hub got a head start on their autumn crafts by starting to make their very own scarecrows! 🎃🍂 We’re already feeling those autumn vibes!

Well done, everyone! Another day of learning new skills, getting creative and making lovely memories together. 💚
At Aera, it’s not just about what we make, it’s about the fun we have along the way! 🥰✨

💚💗 YOUR HEALTH MATTERS! 💗💚📢 Fancy doing something positive for your health? Then why not pop along to this fantastic FRE...
11/10/2026

💚💗 YOUR HEALTH MATTERS! 💗💚

📢 Fancy doing something positive for your health? Then why not pop along to this fantastic FREE Health Event for people with learning disabilities! 🥰

📅 Tuesday 20th October 2026
📍 Ripley Leisure Centre
⏰ Drop in anytime between 1pm and 4pm!

There’ll be plenty to get involved in, including:
🩺 Health information and advice
💗 Information about cancer checks
🏃‍♀️ FREE fitness sessions
📚 Leaflets and advice on staying healthy
☕ FREE hot and cold drinks
🍎 Fresh fruit to enjoy!

It’s a brilliant opportunity to find out more about looking after yourself, ask questions, try something new and have a lovely afternoon! 🥰
Please share to help spread the word! 📢💚✨
Aera Support Community Group Genesis Entertainment Centre

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Genesis Business Centre, 32-46 King Street
Alfreton
DE557DQ

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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