Buddies Day Service

Buddies Day Service We are on the specialist provider framework for South Glos., Bristol, BANES and N Somerset We have called the service Buddies with a strap line of...….

Buddies Day Service supports adults with a Learning Disability, Chromosomal Deletion Syndromes, Autism/Asperger's, Mental Health Diagnosis, Sensory Impairment, ABI. We are Mark and Debbie, a husband-and-wife team who, jointly, have six wonderful children, four of whom have a learning disability and/or autism. Over the years, we have experienced numerous difficulties in finding suitable care and provision for their individual needs. Over the past 20 years, as they moved from child services to adult services, this became even more challenging. This is an ongoing issue for many parents and carers here in South Gloucestershire, Bristol, and the surrounding area, where there is a real need for quality and appropriate provision of adult day care, which we and many other parents and carers agree, is not presently being delivered. For this reason, we set up BUDDIES, an adult day service for people with a learning disability, autism, mental health diagnosis, sensory impairment, acquired brain injury, predominately aged 18 to 65. This is not a rigid framework, and we can include someone over 65 and or transitioning from age 16. We are located on Station Road in Yate, right next to Yate Train Station and on one of the main bus routes from Bristol or Gloucestershire so very accessible. We provide a fun and entertaining place to spend the day with friends, where everyone who attends can feel safe, supported, and enjoy activities, tailored to their own specific needs. The activities include arts and crafts, bingo, puzzles, group games, board games, dance, karaoke, music, Makaton sing & sign, quizzes, cookery and baking, going out for walks within the local community, going out for coffee/tea/drinks, days out in the wider community. We will also encourage our users to tell us what they want to do, if it is appropriate and within our ability to provide it, then we will do so. our place, our space. This is simply because we want our guys to feel just that, their place, and their space. We are open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, from 9:30am to 4:00pm and we are now taking registrations for Monday and Wednesday for our service here in Yate. We would be delighted to discuss your registration and talk you through the admissions process.

21/03/2026
🌼🌱🌸 Spring Equinox at Buddies 🌸🌱🌼As the days get brighter (and hopefully a bit warmer! ☀️), we’re thinking about what we...
21/03/2026

🌼🌱🌸 Spring Equinox at Buddies 🌸🌱🌼
As the days get brighter (and hopefully a bit warmer! ☀️), we’re thinking about what we’d love this spring to bring at Buddies…
🌼 Yellow for creativity – more baking, crafts, games and those brilliant “shall we just give it a go?” moments (some more successful than others… 😄)
🌱 Green for growth – building confidence, trying new activities, getting out and about on trips, and celebrating every achievement—big or small
🌸 Pink for relationships – lots of laughter, friendships, kindness… and of course looking out for each other (and maybe sharing the last biscuit… or not! 🍪👀)
From park walks and animal spotting to kitchen creations and dance-alongs, we’re ready for a season full of fun, fresh starts and making memories together 💛

20/03/2026
2nd half of the week at Buddies Day Service .The sun shone ☀️, we painted 🎨 at Fired Up Ceramics , we played games in th...
20/03/2026

2nd half of the week at Buddies Day Service .
The sun shone ☀️, we painted 🎨 at Fired Up Ceramics , we played games in the sun 🏸, we cooked pasta bolognese 🥣, we ate ice cream 🍦, we baked brownies, we rode the music train 🎶, we shot some hoops 🏀, we played pool 🎱, we hung out with our friends and we had fun 😁

Happy St Patrick’s Day everyone! ☘️💚We hope you all had a day filled with laughter, good company and a little bit of Iri...
17/03/2026

Happy St Patrick’s Day everyone! ☘️💚

We hope you all had a day filled with laughter, good company and a little bit of Irish luck! Whether you celebrated with friends, enjoyed some tasty treats or just soaked up the feel-good vibes, we hope it was a lovely one.

Here’s to smiles, stories and maybe even a jig or two! 🍀✨

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing women who nurture, support and love others every day. 💐To the mums, step-mums, gra...
15/03/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing women who nurture, support and love others every day. 💐

To the mums, step-mums, grandmas, sisters, aunties, carers and all the wonderful women who step into a caring role – today we celebrate you.

At Buddies we see every day the difference your kindness, patience, encouragement and love makes. Thank you for all you do for your Buddies and the people around you. The world is a brighter place because of it. 💖

14/03/2026
This week at Buddies Day Service has been another lovely mix of learning new skills, having fun and—most importantly—bel...
14/03/2026

This week at Buddies Day Service has been another lovely mix of learning new skills, having fun and—most importantly—belonging.
From games and activities to plenty of laughter and chats with friends, it’s been great to see everyone getting involved and supporting each other. Every day brings new opportunities to try something different, build confidence and enjoy time together.

We’re so proud of the way our Buddies encourage one another and make our group such a welcoming place to be.

Here’s to another week of friendship, fun and new experiences. 💙

A day of two groups, both having a fabulous Friday 👌 Group 1 went to Grow Wilder for a forest session, spending time out...
06/03/2026

A day of two groups, both having a fabulous Friday 👌
Group 1 went to Grow Wilder for a forest session, spending time outdoors getting closer to nature, tool work, nature crafts and socialising.
Group 2 had a toe tapping time riding the Music Train 🎶🎤🎸

Address

Hartley House, 35 High Street
Chipping Sodbury
BS376BA

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 4pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4pm
Friday 9:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+447590108063

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