Fun online activities to support your wellbeing during lockdown

These activities have been developed and designed by our very own instructors to ensure you are keeping connected while staying safe.
So if you enjoy dance classes or would like to test your knowledge with an interactive quiz, join one of our online sessions via Zoom, the easy to use video-calling app.
(Please note: Places on these sessions are limited so you should contact the organiser to book as early as possible to avoid disappointment!)
Monday 18th January
- Wake up and dance with Isabel
11am
Via Zoom
The plan is having a short initial catch up about the weekend before we get ready to shake it! We play some songs to cheer you up but we also do requests!
If you would like to join this session, please email Mandy.Golding@unitedresponse.org.uk
Isabel.Bullon@unitedresponse.org.uk or Andrew.Bowen@unitedresponse.org.uk - Relaxation
11am – 11:45am
Via Zoom
During this stressful time it can be hard to find peace. Join us for a relaxation session that will bring a great start to the beginning of your week.
To join the Monday morning Relaxation session, please email Matthew.Campbell@unitedresponse.org.uk - Movie Bingo
2pm
Via Zoom
We have our own handmade Movie Bingo where instead of numbers you will have to cross the right movies off your card.
Join us at 2pm via Zoom and sing the soundtracks of the movies with us!
If you would like to take part in Movie Bingo on Monday afternoon, please email Mandy.Golding@unitedresponse.org.uk
Isabel.Bullon@unitedresponse.org.uk or Andrew.Bowen@unitedresponse.org.uk
We can email you the bingo cards but unfortunately we are unable to provide paper copies.
- Live radio football talk show
2pm – 2.30pm
Every Monday, the Community Network will be going live from their Hub in Kent to discuss the weekend’s football.
You can listen live via this link: https://urcommunitynetwork.airtime.pro/#
- Sing a long
3pm – 4pm
Via Zoom
Everybody likes a song! Join us on Monday afternoons for a karaoke-style sing a long session, guaranteed to lift your spirits.
To join, please email: Mark.Stone@unitedresponse.org.uk
- Pottery Class
4pm – 5pm
Via Zoom
Learn how to make pottery with us!
Please email Matthew.Campbell@unitedresponse.org.uk to join the session.
Tuesday 19th January
- Makaton lesson and Movie Bingo
11am
Via Zoom
We have our own handmade Movie Bingo where instead of numbers you will have to cross the right movies off your card.
Join us at 11am via Zoom and sing the soundtracks of the movies with us! We’ll also be learning some Makaton.
If you would like to take part in Movie Bingo, please email Mandy.Golding@unitedresponse.org.uk
Isabel.Bullon@unitedresponse.org.uk or Andrew.Bowen@unitedresponse.org.uk
We can email you the bingo cards but unfortunately we are unable to provide paper copies. - Dance with Lucy
11am – 11:45am
Via Zoom
Lucy will be hosting her weekly dance session. These sessions are great if you want to learn some moves or just want to keep fit.
To take part in Dance with Lucy, please email Matthew.Campbell@unitedresponse.org.uk
- Music Quiz
2pm
Via Zoom
We have all kind of questions about all kinds of music in our Music Quiz, but don’t worry, we will only ask you 10 questions a day!
Join our Zoom on Tuesdays at 2pm to prove your knowledge about music and have some fun with us.
If you would like to take part, please email Mandy.Golding@unitedresponse.org.uk
Isabel.Bullon@unitedresponse.org.uk or Andrew.Bowen@unitedresponse.org.uk - Happy News Newsround
4pm – 5pm
Via Zoom
Join us for a weekly catch up about good news stories from across United Response.
Please email Joanne.Sidders@unitedresponse.org.uk to book on to this session.
- Tuesday Group
6pm – 8pm
Via Zoom
A weekly social group with a variety of online activities. Join your friends for a catch up.
Please email Matthew.Campbell@unitedresponse.org.uk for booking.
Wednesday 20th January
- Numbers Bingo featuring Ness as the bingo caller
11am
Via Zoom
Get your cards ready and listen out for your numbers to be called… Don’t miss out on a Wacky Wednesday with Ness, you will hear all sort of fun crazy rhymes!
If you’d like to join in the Numbers Bingo Game, please email
Mandy.Golding@unitedresponse.org.uk
Isabel.Bullon@unitedresponse.org.uk or Andrew.Bowen@unitedresponse.org.uk
We can email you the bingo cards but unfortunately we are unable to provide paper copies.
- Cooking Club
11.30am – 1pm
Via Zoom
Lockdown is a perfect time to learn a new skill. Joanne Sidders will be hosting a cooking club. This week’s recipe and a full list of ingredients will be sent out prior to the session.
To take part in Cooking Club, please email Joanne.Sidders@unitedresponse.org.uk - An afternoon at the Races (horse racing game)
2pm
Via Zoom
Pick a horse and watch it reach the finish line! Would your horse be the first one?
(Please note: no money bets will be placed.)
If you’d like to play the horse racing game with us, please email
Mandy.Golding@unitedresponse.org.uk
Isabel.Bullon@unitedresponse.org.uk or Andrew.Bowen@unitedresponse.org.uk
- DJ Phil
3pm – 4pm
Via Zoom
Join us for an online house party hosted by our resident DJ.
DJ Phil will be bringing some old school classics for you to party along with.
To join DJ Phil’s Zoom, please email Matthew.Campbell@unitedresponse.org.uk
Thursday 21st January
- Chinwag and fun, interactive games… Surprise!
11am
Via Zoom
What have you been up to this week? Join us at 11am and tell us all about it! We have so much to share with you too!
If you’d like to take part in this session, please email
Mandy.Golding@unitedresponse.org.uk
Isabel.Bullon@unitedresponse.org.uk or Andrew.Bowen@unitedresponse.org.uk
- Keep fit with Kat
11am – 11:45am
Via Zoom
Kat, from Fit Strong Free, will be delivering her weekly fitness session for all abilities so you can stay fit whilst staying at home.
Please email Matthew.Campbell@unitedresponse.org.uk to take part in Keep fit with Kat.
- Makaton lesson and Bingo
2pm
Via Zoom
If you would like to join in the Thursday afternoon Makaton and Bingo session, please email Mandy.Golding@unitedresponse.org.uk
Isabel.Bullon@unitedresponse.org.uk or Andrew.Bowen@unitedresponse.org.uk
We can email you the bingo cards but unfortunately we are unable to provide paper copies. - Weekly event
4pm – 5pm
Via Zoom
Each week, a different area will be hosting a special event for your pleasure.
Quizzes, virtual horse racing or Family Fortunes – tune in to find out!
If you’d like to take part in the Weekly event, please email Matthew.Campbell@unitedresponse.org.uk
- Relaxation
5.30pm – 6.30pm
Via Zoom
During this stressful time it can be hard to find peace. Join us for a relaxation session that will hopefully be a positive start to your evening.
To sign up to the Thursday evening Relaxation session, please email Matthew.Campbell@unitedresponse.org.uk
Friday 22nd January
- Music with Andy and Makaton singing
11am
Via Zoom
A great musician Andy Bowen, with his guitar, shared instruments and your great musical choice, tune in at 11am via Zoom and request your songs!
We will also be learning some Makaton.
If you would like to join Music with Andy, please email
Mandy.Golding@unitedresponse.org.uk
Isabel.Bullon@unitedresponse.org.uk or Andrew.Bowen@unitedresponse.org.uk
- Speak as 1 Politics group
1pm – 2pm
Via Zoom
Join us for our bi-weekly politics group. Here we will be discussing issues such as the government’s response to COVID 19, as well as local and national politics.
If you’d like to take part in the Speak as 1 Politics group, please email Matthew.Campbell@unitedresponse.org.uk
- Chair Yoga/Pilates
2pm
Via Zoom
Come and stretch with us in a yoga/pilates class!
Please note: we are not Yoga/Pilates teachers, we cannot provide medical advice.
The sessions will be guided by pre-chosen simple videos that we have previously used at The Hub and only contain light stretches, yet people should join only if they are fit enough or can have the support to adjust the exercise to their personal needs. We welcome you all to join the first session and judge by yourselves.
If you would like to join in with the Chair Yoga/Pilates class, please email Mandy.Golding@unitedresponse.org.uk
Isabel.Bullon@unitedresponse.org.uk or
Andrew.Bowen@unitedresponse.org.uk
- Friday Fun with mini Quiz
2pm-3pm
Via Zoom
Join The Community Network for some Friday afternoon fun. We will be hosting mini quizzes and playing games.
To take part in Friday Fun, please email Helen.Lawrence@unitedresponse.org.uk
- Art Attack
3pm – 4pm
Via Zoom
We will be creating art work that you can do from your front room. Please email in advance to ensure you have the right equipment for the session.
Please email Matthew.Campbell@unitedresponse.org.uk to book a place at the Friday afternoon Art Attack session.
- UR Talent Show
4pm – 5pm
Via Zoom
If you can sing, dance or tell jokes, join Mark for a great start to the weekend!
To join in the Zoom Talent show, please email Mark.Stone@unitedresponse.org.uk