Welcome to The Lawrence Centre

Sessions at The Lawrence Centre run every weekday and one Saturday per month from 10am - 2.30pm and include a range of activities, hot and cold refreshments and a freshly prepared lunch.

Please contact us to arrange your attendance at our sessions.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Would you like to join us?

 

For Everyday Connection

We all want to keep well, active and enjoy life, especially as we grow older! The Lawrence Centre is uniquely designed to do just that. We provide many activities to promote our Members’ well being including informative talks, arts and crafts, flexercise and much more.

We delight in providing the opportunity for older people to meet, share and connect in a safe and comfortable environment with plenty of support and entertainment on hand.

Our beautiful garden provides a space for our Members to enjoy especially when the sun is shining.

 

Engaging Activities

During our daily sessions, we provide a range of activities - some active, others more creative, and everything in between - all to keep our Members smiling and engaged. Our activities are led by experienced Session Leaders and professionals visiting the Centre who are always popular.

Education & Support

Caring for an older person - especially if they are experiencing memory loss or other health concerns - is a huge responsibility.

We provide education, advice and guidance through our website, group sessions and one-to-one meetings.

 

'“With thanks to your wonderful establishment. It has not only been a help for Desmond but I could not have managed without the break it has afforded me."”

— Wife of a Member

A woman in a floral cardigan colours in bunting during an activity session at The Lawrence Centre, Wells, Somerset.

A Day in the Life of a Member.

The daily sessions at The Lawrence Centre run from 10am until 2.30pm. Members can be dropped off and collected outside The Lawrence Centre in our dedicated car park or may be collected by one of our Volunteer Drivers by prior arrangement. 

Our action packed sessions come with activities delivered by Session Leaders, sometimes supported by specialist partners. We offer a variety of activities including:

  • Singing and music

  • Flexercise

  • Reminiscence sessions

  • Arts and crafts

  • Cooking

  • Gardening

  • Speakers and theme days

  • Quizzes and games

A freshly prepared lunch is served, followed by an afternoon activity session, more tea and biscuits and departure at 2.30pm.

Get in touch

Find out more from our FAQs

 

  • The Lawrence Centre is mainly for older people in order to prevent social isolation and give Carers a break. Typically a lot of our Members have mild to moderate memory issues.

  • We are located right in the centre of Wells, Somerset and have car parking to enable people to be dropped off and picked up safely and conveniently.

  • We ask that Members set up a Standing Order for the day that they regularly attend. You can find out more about the cost of Membership here.

  • We have a volunteer driver scheme in the local area which can be arranged for you at a small additional cost.

  • We are open 5 days a week and one Saturday per month from 10am - 2.30pm.

  • We provide a nutritional lunch at 12pm which includes a homemade soup, well filled rolls, salad and pudding. Take a look at a sample weekly menu here.

  • We have a dedicated disabled access toilet facility and ramps to access the building.

  • Caring for someone living with Dementia is one of the most demanding roles there is. We provide support to families at every stage of their journey by providing information, advice and signposting to relevant organisations and charities. We can also help with completing Attendance Allowance forms.

  • We would immediately contact the Carer and all Members and/or Carers are asked to sign a consent form to agree that in case of an emergency we can contact the relevant health care professionals or other appropriate organisations. First Aiders on site??

An older man sips a cup of tea during a daily activity session at The Lawrence Centre in Wells, Somerset.

Join us for tea and company.

Get in touch with us today to find out how to become a member of The Lawrence Centre and look forward to the first session for you or your loved one.

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“Thank you for all the community work that you do and the companionship that mum found when she attended your Tuesday sessions.”

— Relative of a Member