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James' Place Adult Daycare - Basingstoke

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Small and unique daycare service for adults with differing abilities.

03/11/2026

A very special congratulations to Ezri from our Basingstoke team, who celebrated her 5-year work anniversary on 4th October!

Five years of dedication, hard work and making a difference in the lives of our members. What a fantastic achievement and a milestone worth celebrating!

We're incredibly grateful for everything Ezri brings to James' Place Adult Daycare and the important role she plays in supporting our members and the wider team.

Please join us in congratulating Ezri on five fantastic years!

Thank you, Ezri, for everything you do. Here's to many more!

03/11/2026

November's shaping up to be another exciting month at James' Place Adult Daycare!

Our November activity calendar is here, and we've got another wonderful mix of seasonal celebrations, creative activities and opportunities for our members to learn, explore and have fun together across our locations.

We'll be kicking things off with Guy Fawkes, Fire Safety and Diwali-inspired activities, exploring the colours, traditions and celebrations associated with this time of year.

As we move into the second week, we'll be marking Remembrance Day, taking time to reflect and remember, alongside activities inspired by Children in Need and World Kindness Day, celebrating the importance of compassion, friendship and helping others.

We'll then be focusing on Road Safety Week, exploring everyday skills and awareness that help our members build confidence and independence when out in the community.

To round off November, it's Music & Movement Week! Expect plenty of rhythm, dancing and opportunities to get moving, as well as some Thanksgiving-inspired activities.

As always, each of our locations will be putting their own creative spin on the monthly themes, giving members plenty of opportunities to make choices, try new things and enjoy meaningful experiences together.

We can't wait to share what everyone gets up to throughout November!

02/11/2026

A little bit of everything and lots of smiles! 😊💛 From pottery painting and baking to getting creative with crafts and visiting our local church. we’ve been keeping busy, having fun and making memories together! ❤️✨

02/11/2026

October at James' Place Adult Daycare: What a month it's been!

From pumpkin patches and Halloween celebrations to cooking, creativity and exciting days out, October has been packed with activities across our four locations!

Here's a little look at what we've been up to...

Andover: Our members enjoyed a fantastic Halloween party, trips to Marwell Zoo, pumpkin picking, cooking club, sewing, dancing and Makaton sessions.

Basingstoke: From building recycled vehicles and visiting the Watercress Line to autumn sensory activities, pottery painting, bowling and preparing delicious homemade meals, there was something for everyone.

Eastleigh: October brought homemade autumn treats, music sessions, a visit to the garden centre, sensory adventures, sports, wellbeing activities and even a bear hunt!

Reading West: Our members explored the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, enjoyed bowling and woodland walks, visited the pumpkin patch and got creative in the kitchen.

Every month brings new opportunities for our members to build confidence, develop independence, explore their interests and make wonderful memories with friends.

Want to see more? We've shared all the highlights, photos and stories in our latest October blogs.

Read about each location below!

Andover: https://jp-adultdaycare.com/2026/10/29/october-at-james-place-adult-daycare-andover/

Basingstoke: https://jp-adultdaycare.com/2026/10/29/october-at-james-place-basingstoke-3/

Eastleigh: https://jp-adultdaycare.com/2026/10/29/october-at-james-place-adult-daycare-eastleigh/

Reading West: https://jp-adultdaycare.com/2026/10/29/october-at-james-place-adult-daycare-reading-west/

30/10/2026

Happy Halloween! 🎃 👻

We have been getting into the Halloween spirit at James Place Basingstoke! We've been creating spooky crafts, making delicious Halloween treats and carving the pumpkins we harvested from the pumpkin patch!

Today, we've dressed up ready for our Halloween party and got the face paints out too, which has been great fun! 🤩 Everyone looks fantastic! From witches 🧙‍♀️ to pumpkins 🎃, ghosts and ghouls 👻, and skeletons 💀!
We hope everyone has a fantastic, spooky Halloween weekend!

30/10/2026

Strikes, spares and plenty of smiles!

Last Friday 16th October, our members from James' Place Adult Daycare Reading West headed out for a fun-filled bowling trip to Hollywood Bowl in Reading!

Bowling is a brilliant activity for bringing everyone together, with plenty of opportunities to practise hand-eye coordination, concentration and turn-taking, while enjoying a little friendly competition along the way.

Trips like these are also a great way for our members to get out into the community, build confidence and enjoy shared experiences with friends.

And let's face it, there's nothing quite like the excitement of watching those pins tumble!

28/10/2026

Our members from James' Place Adult Daycare Andover made the most of the lovely weather yesterday with a trip to Marwell Zoo!

There were plenty of fascinating animals to see, giving everyone the opportunity to explore, discover new things and enjoy a day out together.

Community trips like these are a wonderful way for our members to build confidence, enjoy new experiences and spend time with friends, all while making some lovely memories along the way.

And with the sunshine making an appearance too, what more could we ask for?

Which animal would you head straight to see at the zoo?

26/10/2026

Our members have been getting into the Halloween spirit with some fantastic seasonal creations, and we love how they've turned out!

First up were these wonderfully spooky witch's legs ribbon wreaths, bringing a little Halloween fun to our decorations. Meanwhile, our talented Sewing Club members have been busy stitching some fabulous toffee apples.

From choosing colours and materials to practising sewing skills and putting their own creative touches on each piece, these activities are a lovely way to encourage imagination, fine motor skills, concentration and self-expression.

We think they've done a fantastic job! And with Halloween only a week away, we're looking forward to seeing what other spooky creations appear at Andover!

26/10/2026

🎃🍂 Pumpkin picking fun at James Place! 🍂🎃

We’ve had a fantastic time on our pumpkin-picking trips, enjoying the autumn atmosphere and finding the perfect pumpkins! 🧡 Lots of smiles, seasonal fun and memories made along the way! 👻🎃

23/10/2026

Cook Your Own Lunch Wednesdays 🧑‍🍳

What better than chicken and vegetable pie with mash and broccoli in this cold autumn weather? Followed by a delicious apple crumble for National Apple Day! 🍎

Cooking our own lunch is always a big hit with the members and is great for developing independence and learning new skills in the kitchen! 🤩🥧

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23/10/2026

We had a lovely evening at The Icknield School last night, A big thank you to Grace Foster Tracy Vasey Phoebe Titley for representing James' Place Adult Daycare at their parents' open evening!

It was wonderful to meet so many lovely parents, have a chat and share a little more about what we do at James' Place.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello!

19/10/2026

💛🕹️ Throwback Thursday! 🍦✨

Lots of smiles, laughter and retro games, from parachute fun to Bulldog, followed by delicious homemade knickerbocker glories! 😋🍓 A lovely day of fun, friendship and making memories together! 🥰

19/10/2026

We've been keeping this one under wraps until our showcase, but now we can finally share the beautiful artwork that's transformed our new sensory room at James' Place Adult Daycare Eastleigh!

First, a very special thank you to Hayley Ablett, who has been the driving force behind this project from the very beginning. This sensory room has been Hayley's baby, and she's put so much time, thought and effort into organising everything and turning her vision into a reality.

A huge thank you to our incredibly talented Courtney Hamblett, who has put so much creativity and effort into bringing the room to life through her amazing artwork. The finished result looks absolutely fantastic, and we're so lucky to have such wonderful talent within our team!

We also want to give a special thank you to Jessica Warren for rolling up her sleeves and helping with all those awkward, messy bits that come with a project like this!

And of course, a massive thank you to the entire Eastleigh team, who worked so hard clearing out, preparing and transforming the space. There's been a lot of work behind the scenes to make this happen, and everyone's contribution has helped create something really special.

But the best part of all? Our members absolutely love their new sensory room!

Creating welcoming, engaging environments where our members feel comfortable and can explore different sensory experiences is so important to us. Seeing everyone enjoying the finished space makes all that hard work worthwhile.

What a fantastic team effort! Thank you to everyone who helped make it happen.

16/10/2026

Wellbeing Day 🥰

We had a day dedicated to our wellbeing at James’ Place! Staying happy and healthy is so important, and everyone has different ways of looking after their wellbeing.

Whether it’s doing wellbeing crafts, baking tasty treats, going for peaceful walks in the sunshine ☀️ dancing, enjoying trips out or just spending time with friends 👫 we’ve done it all this week at JP! ❤️

16/10/2026

It's been all things transport at James' Place Adult Daycare Basingstoke, and our members have certainly been putting their creativity into gear!

From transforming recycled materials into planes, cars, hot air balloons and an impressive military tank, to getting hands-on with a wonderfully messy sensory car wash, there's been plenty to explore and enjoy.

We even took our transport theme out into the community with a visit to the train station, giving members the opportunity to see another form of transport up close.

Activities like these bring together creativity, teamwork, sensory exploration and community experiences, while encouraging members to develop confidence, communication and practical skills.

14/10/2026

August/September belated roundup ☀️🌿
The Basingstoke Barn has made the absolute most of the last few sunny days, filling them with plenty of fun, laughter and lovely memories!
We’ve been soaking up the sunshine while it lasts, but we’re ready to embrace all the cosy autumn activities still to come🍂✨

12/10/2026

Our members enjoyed a fantastic trip to the bowling alley, full of fun, laughter and a little friendly competition! Who knew we had so many strikes up our sleeves? 😄🎳

09/10/2026

Dancing our way into Fridayyyy 💃🏽

We enjoyed another one of our Friday Move Momentum sessions run by be active this week, full of fun, energy and excitement❗️

We find this a great way to start the weekend and so many of our members get involved, it's lovely to see everyone joining in 😊

Address

The Black Barn, Farleigh Road, Cliddesden
Basingstoke
RG258ND

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm

Telephone

+447931503053

Website

http://www.Jp-adultdaycare.com/

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