Parkside - Aldershot and District Learning Disability

Parkside - Aldershot and District Learning Disability Supporting over 150 adults and children across Surrey and Hampshire with learning disabilities.

Parkside is a registered charity based in Aldershot that provides support services for children and adults with learning disabilities living in the local area, covering both Hampshire and Surrey. The charity was founded in 1963 by a group of parents who realised that the support for families who had children with special needs was limited. The premise next to the park on the Guildford Road was bui

lt, and the first playgroup was started (affectionately known as the Peter Pan Club). The playgroup remained at Parkside until 1993 when this "nursery class" was moved to the Grange Special School in Aldershot. Following the Grange's closure, the class was relocated to Henry Tyndale School in Farnborough. On the 25th January 1995, our support worker scheme was formally launched, providing support initially to adults but then later to both adults and children. Since then, Parkside has strived to fulfil the need for more services and has gone from strength to strength. Parkside’s Aim as a charity is to give both children and adults the opportunity to develop their individual skills and to take part in activities within the local community. Needs can vary from requiring support to socialise with friends, to participating in leisure activities, meeting new people, to developing life skills and providing respite for other family members. By reaching out into the community, Parkside aims to develop and strengthen its links with local people and organisations, creating opportunities for everyone to become involved and included.

Happy Retirement, Jackie! 🎉This week we said goodbye to our Development Manager, Jackie, as she headed off into what she...
11/06/2026

Happy Retirement, Jackie! 🎉
This week we said goodbye to our Development Manager, Jackie, as she headed off into what she insists will be a life of relaxation... although we're not entirely convinced she'll stay still for long!
To celebrate her 12 years at Parkside, the team surprised Jackie with a personalised "Deal or No Deal" game. The boxes were filled with surprise gifts, the questions sparked plenty of laughter (and the odd blush!), and there were lots of happy memories shared along the way.
Thank you to Jade for leading the game and all the staff that contributed, helping Nicky Wright put the game together, they came up with some brilliantly funny questions that kept everyone entertained.
Jackie has been a huge part of Parkside and will be greatly missed by colleagues, volunteers and service users alike. We thank her for everything she has done and wish her a long, happy and well-deserved retirement.
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PiP between Zumba and seated dancing managed to decorate these cookies. They look so colourful and delicious too! PLEAS...
11/06/2026

PiP between Zumba and seated dancing managed to decorate these cookies. They look so colourful and delicious too! PLEASE do not forget from now on to follow our new page. Link below this post 😍 Parkside loves sharing our stories with you so lots more to come.....

We're looking for new Trustees to help guide and support our wonderful charity. If you'd like to make a difference and l...
09/06/2026

We're looking for new Trustees to help guide and support our wonderful charity. If you'd like to make a difference and learn more about the role, we'd love to hear from you. Call or Email us 😊

Last Thursday, the Parkside Players delivered a magnificent performance of Once Upon a Multiverse.A huge thank you to ev...
01/06/2026

Last Thursday, the Parkside Players delivered a magnificent performance of Once Upon a Multiverse.

A huge thank you to everyone who attended and joined in with the fun. The production was a collaborative venture between the PIP and Life Project groups, and it was fantastic to see some new faces joining the troupe.

The cast worked incredibly hard, and what a show it was! We are so proud of EVERYONE involved for putting on such an entertaining and memorable performance.

Today, The Life Project enjoyed a wonderful trip to Hydon Flower Farm. Everyone had the opportunity to feed the pigs, ch...
01/06/2026

Today, The Life Project enjoyed a wonderful trip to Hydon Flower Farm. Everyone had the opportunity to feed the pigs, chickens, and guinea pigs, as well as spend time interacting and cuddling some of the animals.

It was a fantastic day everyone agreed that they had a great experience and thoroughly enjoyed their visit!

Today I was lucky enough to get a sneak preview of the dress rehearsal for the upcoming Avengers: Once Upon a Multiverse...
14/05/2026

Today I was lucky enough to get a sneak preview of the dress rehearsal for the upcoming Avengers: Once Upon a Multiverse show — and it was fantastic!

The music is brilliant, and the performance is full of energy and fun. Come along and enjoy this amazing show at Parkside on Thursday 28th May at 2pm.

Well done Kevin, Robert & Luke who last night at Gateway once again, won the Play Your Cards Right competition. 👏👏👏
14/05/2026

Well done Kevin, Robert & Luke who last night at Gateway once again, won the Play Your Cards Right competition. 👏👏👏

Support a great cause and be in with a chance to WIN! 🎉 with the Rushmoor Community Lottery to raise funds for Parkside ...
30/04/2026

Support a great cause and be in with a chance to WIN! 🎉 with the Rushmoor Community Lottery to raise funds for Parkside Learning Disability; you can help just by playing!
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👉 Join here: https://www.rushmoorlottery.co.uk/support/parkside-learning-disability
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Aldershot
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Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 3:30pm

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