services@amatuk.org 0800 698 1000 - 24 hours GET HELP DONATE ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS We understand that meeting new people can be challenging – especially as being homeless often means a lack of contact with family and friends for lots of reasons. One of the main things that the people we work with tell us is that they struggle with boredom. Many homeless adults are unemployed or unable to work, which can add to not feeling confident about walking into a room full of people they don’t know. 411 HUB offers lots of activities and events to help you meet new people, learn new skills, and have fun in an atmosphere that’s welcoming, non-judgemental and kind. All the activities are very relaxed, and you can be as involved as you want to be. If you are living with AMAT UK, information about events and activities will be added to the notice board in your house. If you don’t live with AMAT UK – you can access information and details about our activities and events either in person at the 411 HUB or via our electronic noticeboard. Social Activities – Our brilliant events coordinator, Janice, holds various events throughout the year including quizzes, bingo, coffee and catch up, and residents’ days out to the coast and or London. These sessions are here because we know that sometimes people just want to be people, to just do normal things. If you attend one of Janice’s events you are sure to meet new people, laugh a lot and come away with some sort of prize! REGULAR GROUPS: ALIVE & SINGING – a weekly singing group made up of staff and individuals. An opportunity to shout your lungs out, dance and LAUGH!!!! The choir is led by local musician Cat – who works with the group to choose the songs and work towards performances. To date we have held small and large public performances and we will do a lot more in the future (when we are allowed). Members of the choir have recently been involved in the recording of an original album written about homelessness. Allotment Project: focuses on growing vegetables, flowers and having a piece of garden on the allotment at Fort Amherst that is yours to care for. Not only will it get you out and about – it’s a great way to meet others and learn about growing food. The food we grow on the allotment is used baking and cooking workshops or taken home by you! Creativity Club – a weekly session using different forms of creativity to improve our health and wellbeing. Run by Natasha of Creatabot, this club has a range of activities that include arts and crafts, but also more engineering-type activities with the 3-D printer! The activities are run on the basis of each individual engaging in what they like to do best. Curry Nights – One Friday each month we have teamed up with a local mosque who bring us the most amazing curry! This is a brilliant way to socialise with people, try new foods (who doesn’t love a curry!) and meet the amazing volunteers from Kent Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association. A really popular way to spend a Friday night at 411 HUB. Desert Island Discs: is a session that explores what the “soundtrack of our lives’ has been. A talking group which is based around a different musical theme each week – it’s a chance to share your favourite music and tell us what the music means to you, why it speaks to you, what and who it reminds you of. Most people have a song that they feel has been written about them or has used the words that we couldn’t find to explain how we felt. Desert Island Discs is a very laid back and relaxed session. Fishing Club – A peer led fishing club during the fishing season. This is a popular session, a great way to meet new people and relax by the riverbed. All equipment and bait provided. Return to LIVING AT AMAT HOW YOU CAN HELP AMAT There are lots of ways in which you can help support AMAT to ensure that we can continue to provide our support to the homeless and vulnerable people in Medway. DONATE ITEMS If you would like to donate any useful items, please contact us so we can arrange drop off times FIND OUT MORE DONATE TIME Contact us to volunteer your time or efforts in helping AMAT. Find out more about the opportunities by clicking below FIND OUT MORE DONATE MONEY To quickly donate money to help AMAT please use the button at the top of the page. See how your contributions can help make a difference by clicking below FIND OUT MORE 0800 698 1000 - 24 hours services@amatuk.org CONTACT US AMAT UK 411 High Street Chatham Kent ME4 4NU Telephone: 0800 698 1000 - 24 hours Email: services@amatuk.org Charity No: 1111057 / Company No: 05159125 - AMAT UK Images courtesy of: Daniel@dcimagery.co.uk OUR SERVICES ACCOMMODATION SUPPORT 411 Hub © 2021 - AMAT Privacy and Cookies Policy Privacy Notice Statement Job Applicant Privacy Notice Quality and Health and Safety Policy Terms and Conditions of Use Sitemap Site by