M8s Clubs
(ages 5 - 18 years)
M8s In House
Our in-house M8s group meets every Saturday at our Clarence Street building for a range of fun in-house activities for a range of ages. Activities at the sessions include sensory play, music and fancy dress.
There are two sessions during the day:
M8s AM: 9am - 1pm
M8s PM: 1.45pm - 5.45pm
At our sessions we promote independence and confidence in our young people by empowering them to explore new activities and places in a supported and friendly atmosphere. M8s is a great place for developing and discovering new skills and making friends.
M8s Out and About
We also run two M8s Out and About groups, for those children who thrive on going out and taking part in activities in the community. Just some of the activities we have run: having a tennis lesson, doing an assault course, visiting Stonebridge City Farm, and having a picnic in the park.
There are two different sessions:
Clarence Street Out & About: 9am - 1pm
Sneinton Community Centre Out & About: 2pm - 6pm
We focus on developing independence skills, self-confidence and self-esteem. Our ethos encourages respect for each other and our environment and promotes socialisation skills within the group.
M8s Lite
M8s Lite is a new youth group designed for children under 8 years old (minimum age 5). It offers shorter sessions as an introduction to the Saturday M8s group, providing similar activities in a condensed 2 hour format. The sessions are held every Sunday from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm at Nottingham Mencap's Clarence Street building.
The activities at M8s Lite mirror those of the Saturday M8s in-house group, including arts and crafts, music and sensory play. These sessions aim to promote independence, confidence, and self-esteem in a supportive and friendly environment.
Additionally, M8s Lite is open to children over 8 years old who wish to gradually transition to longer sessions. These older children can work up to participating in the Saturday M8s group, which offers a 4-hour session from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm or 1:45 pm to 5:45 pm.
You can access this service by using your personal budget (direct payment or any other form), direct funding through your local authority or private funds. Please see below for upcoming activities.
How to access our services
You can access this service by using your personal budget (direct payment or any other form), direct funding through your local authority or private funds.