b'THE LUNCH CLUBSOPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN, FEEL CONNECTED AND JOIN IN For many people, the lunch theyIn recent feedback, My experience at the caf is great eat at HNCP is the only meal they 95% of lunch club diners said and I meet people I would never in the company of other people.they know more people in their have met beforeWe know that the social aspectcommunity as a result ofof the lunch clubs is as importantcoming to the community lunch Additionally, HNCP also as the benefits of eating freshly 97% of lunch club diners said provides a range of activities cooked food. they felt less isolated as a result and opportunities to socialise, of coming to the community explore and learn. We host many lunch. cultural celebrations, including Christmas parties, Chinese New Year, Easter, etc. Classical, blues and jazz music are performed for free by students and professional musicians after the lunch club at St Michaels church every week, which up to 20 people enjoy. Community lunch diners also enjoy crafting activities, quizzes, gardening and music, and annual day trips to places of interest such as Southend, St Albans Cathedral, and Portsmouth.PROVIDING WORK EXPERIENCEOur lunch clubs provide meaningful work experience for adults with learning disabilities. At St. Mary Brookfield Church, volunteers supported by Harringtons, a local disability and employment charity, assist with setting up, serving, and clearing away meals, gaining valuable skills and experience in a supportive environment.26 HNCP IMPACT REPORT 2020 - 2024'