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Activities & life at OMAS

There's always something to enjoy.

Busy day or slow day, it's your call. Join in, try something new, get out and about, or settle in with a cuppa and a chat. There's no pressure to be busy here.

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Something for everyone

What do you fancy today?

There's no wrong answer. Hover over a card to see a little more.

Friends of all ages painting and chatting around a table
Creative

Get Creative

Painting, crafts, seasonal projects or making something to take home — come and have a go.

PaintingCraftsSeasonal projects
Three people of different ages laughing while baking together in the kitchen
Food & everyday

Cook, Bake & Share

Make something together, enjoy the smells from the kitchen and, of course, have a taste when it's ready.

CookingBakingShopping
A group laughing and waving colourful scarves during a seated movement session
Active & outdoors

Move & Feel Good

Gentle movement, stretching, dancing or simply getting up and joining in — always at your own pace.

Chair exerciseStretchingDancing
A smiling man in headphones enjoying music outdoors with arms outstretched
Creative

Music & Memories

Favourite songs, singing along, having a dance or simply sitting back and enjoying the music.

Singing alongFavourite songsSimple instruments
Friends laughing together over a game of tumbling towers at the table
Fun & celebrations

Games & Good Fun

Cards, quizzes, puzzles, bingo and friendly games — sometimes a little competition makes it even better.

CardsQuizzesPuzzles
Friends laughing together around the table at lunchtime
Food & everyday

Everyday Things, Together

From preparing lunch to gardening or helping set the table, everyday things can be enjoyable when we do them together.

Preparing lunchGardeningWatering plants
An older woman and a support worker enjoying coffee together at a café
Active & outdoors

Out & About

A walk, a café, the shops, a local event or somewhere interesting to visit — sometimes the best days take us outside OMAS.

CafésParksShops
An older woman smiling beside a colourful birthday cake surrounded by balloons
Fun & celebrations

Something to Celebrate

Birthdays, Christmas, cultural celebrations and those little moments that give us an excuse to make the day special.

BirthdaysChristmasEaster
What's on

A week at OMAS.

Every day starts with a cuppa and a chat. Tap a day to see how it goes.

Example week. The OMAS team keeps the real programme up to date.

A Wednesday at OMAS

Join in with what you like. Sit out what you don't.

  1. Arrive a warm hello and settle in
  2. Cuppa & a chat catch up with friends
  3. Arts & crafts table something to take home
  4. Lunch together a meal round the table
  5. Afternoon choice games, a quiz, a walk or a quiet sit
  6. Home time transport or family pick-up

Come for the activities. Stay for the friendships.

Take it easy

Sometimes, just a cuppa and a chat.

Not every moment needs an activity. Sometimes the best part of the day is sitting together with a drink, catching up and enjoying the company.

Friends chatting over a cup of tea
Try something new

You might surprise yourself.

  • A new recipe.
  • A new song.
  • A new place.
  • A new skill.
  • A new friend.

Sometimes the smallest new thing turns into a favourite.

Fancy giving something a try?

You don't need to know what you'll enjoy before you come. Visit, meet everyone and try a day for yourself.

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