Animation and Film Making
We dive headfirst into every aspect of filmmaking and animation, offering hands-on experience in everything from scriptwriting, set building, and SFX makeup to camera work and sound recording. You will also master post-production magic through cutting-edge editing, visual effects, and colour grading to bring your vision to life.
Whether you are shooting a quick short film in a single session or spending months on an animated masterpiece, you get to call the shots every step of the way. To top it all off, you will launch your own custom production company, complete with a unique logo and intro sequence, making every project entirely your own.
Art and Craft
Looking for a fun and engaging way to explore your creativity? Our fully inclusive art sessions offer a welcoming space tailored to your individual engagement level, where you can learn new skills, express yourself, and connect with others.
With a focus on having fun and trying new things, we provide a wide variety of hands-on projects designed for everyone to enjoy. You can dive into drawing, painting, portraiture, clay work, printmaking, textile arts, puppet making, resin crafts, and much more.
Baking & Cooking
At Flexible Options, we host daily cooking and baking sessions covering everything from sweet cupcakes to savoury classics like chicken chasseur. Our diverse, hands-on programme is designed to help everyone explore new recipes and culinary skills in a fun and supportive environment.
We believe the joy of preparing food should be accessible to all, which is why every session is completely tailored to your individual abilities. We also carefully adapt our recipes to accommodate any dietary requirement, ensuring fantastic, flavourful options for those who are coeliac, lactose intolerant, managing nut allergies, or require other specific accommodations.
Bead Babes
Unleash your inner designer with the Bead Babes, Newport’s premier jewellery-making group, where creativity meets sustainability. We guide you step-by-step in crafting fresh, inventive, and completely unique pieces using a variety of mixed media, with a strong focus on recycling materials wherever we can.
Beyond crafting something amazing to showcase your personal style, these sessions are a fantastic way to build practical motor skills, improve planning, and encourage confident creative choices. Step in, pick your materials, and enjoy a relaxed, fun environment where you can express yourself whilst catching up with friends.
Explorers
What is an Explorer group? Do we go to the Arctic? No. But our groups explore as much of the country as you can reach with a bus pass. Whether it's historic towns and museums, owl centres, and more. It’s about getting out there, having a walk and exploring, and then a spot of lunch.
Our Explorer group isn’t just about getting out there and having fun; we also use it as a platform to develop community skills. Travel training, what to do in an emergency, money recognition, interpersonal skills, and so much more.
Other Community Based Activities We Offer
Bowling
There is nothing quite like getting out on the lanes and rolling a dream game. We offer a few bowling sessions through the week and we use the bowling alley in Newport Town Centre and Cwmbran.
Golf
We have been accessing the driving range at The Parc Golf Club for many years. The staff are brilliant with our clients and are very helpful.
Lunch Out and Cafe Visits
Having lunch out with friends is one of the things that people take for granted.
Walking
We have several walking groups that we offer. They range from gentle strolls in the park to mountain climbs.
Fitness Sessions
We run a wide variety of active sessions to help everyone stay fit and have a great time. Whether you enjoy exploring the outdoors with our walking groups, playing team sports on the netball court, or keeping active with boxing, there is always something exciting to try.
To make sure you get the best possible support, our team includes fully qualified professionals. With an experienced netball coach and a trained boxing coach directly on our staff, you can feel confident that you are learning new skills in a safe, expert, and encouraging environment.
Here are some of fitness activities we offer
🥊Boxing
🚲Cycling
💪Gym
🏓Indoor Games
🏀Netball
🤿Swimming
💪Gym
🤿Swimming
🏀Netball
🏓Indoor Games
🥊Boxing
🚲Cycling
Companies We Partner With
Echo Yoga
We have partnered with Echo Yoga for many years and we are always amazed by the benefits for peoples mobility and health. Lisa is a brilliant yoga teacher and the sessions are loved by everyone who attends them.
Here are some of the benefits of Yoga
Improves Flexibility & Mobility
Builds Core Strength
Enhances Balance & Posture
Supports Joint Health
Promotes Cardiovascular Health
Reduces Stress & Anxiety
Sharpens Focus & Mental Clarity
Improves Sleep Quality
Boosts Mood & Energy
Multi-Sports
We have partnered with Multi-Sport since Sian and Leighton started the company in 2016. Beth joined as a Zumba coach shortly after. They have always provided excellent activities that everyone who attends enjoys each week.
Here are some of the sessions we offer in partnership with Multisports
Archery
Boccia
Circuits
Football
Gym Time
Zumba
Zumba Gold
We also organise surfing and rock climbing trips
The Garden Project
At our garden project, we support people with a learning disability to get involved in every step of growing their own plants. We start by planning the garden together and choosing which colourful flowers or tasty vegetables to grow. Everyone gets hands-on experience preparing the soil, filling pots, and carefully planting seeds, with friendly support tailored to help each person feel confident.
The teamwork continues as we care for the garden throughout the year. Everyone helps with the daily tasks, from watering the beds and gentle weeding to keeping the tools clean. Best of all, everyone gets to enjoy the proud moment of harvesting fresh fruit and vegetables, all while making friends, learning practical skills, and enjoying the fresh air in a safe, relaxing space.
Alongside growing, we run creative garden arts sessions where everyone can make at their own pace. From painting plant markers and upcycling unusual planters to pressing flowers and crafting natural bird feeders, these sensory activities offer a fun way to express creativity, build fine motor skills, and take pride in our shared space.
Healthy Heroes
Our Healthy Heroes group is all about how to look after your mind and body! Our fun sessions show you how to eat well, keep active, understand the body and what its signals mean
You'll learn simple tips for everyday hygiene, how to look after your mental health, and learning how to ask for help when you need it
The group have had visits from community nurses to learn about the importance of the annual health check-up and has helped produce documents relating to mental well-being with the NHS. They have also made a series of excellent videos too. Click here to find out more.
The Topics Covered By The Healthy Hero Group
Nutrition
Active Living
Mental and Emotional Wellbeing
Rest and Recovery
Hygiene and Self-Care
Support and Community
Digital Balance
Magazine - The Flex
Our passion for physical media is so strong that we proudly design and print our very own magazine. There is something uniquely special about holding a real publication in your hands, and our dedicated team pours their creativity into bringing each edition to life.
We pack every issue with a vibrant mix of content, including inventive recipes, fun quizzes, and practical life and tech advice. Alongside gripping short stories and brilliant comics, we make sure to feature articles that champion diverse voices from across our community, creating a magazine we are incredibly proud of and hope you will love just as much.
Read The Latest Issue By Clicking On The Cover
The Flex #5
The Flex - Past Issues
The Flex #1
The Flex #2
The Flex #3
The Flex #4
Newsletter
Chloe’s Comic
Chloe is an incredibly talented and creative individual who brings her imagination to life by writing and illustrating her very own comics. She currently crafts her impressive artwork digitally, using an iPad and the Procreate app to design each page with precision and vibrant detail.
Her artistic journey originally began with hand-drawing her first issue, a labour-intensive process that took a considerable amount of time and proved extremely difficult to photograph for print. After we suggested she try transitioning to a digital canvas, she quickly embraced the new medium and simply hasn't looked back since.
Sewing
Our sewing groups have crafted an incredible variety of projects, ranging from practical tasks like darning a sock and creating handy soup bowl holders to wildly imaginative pieces like a 9ft giraffe or a model crow’s nest. We are also deeply committed to sustainability, ensuring as much of our creations are made entirely from recycled materials with a strong focus on the environment.
Regardless of what you choose to make, the most important element is that the finished piece is guaranteed to be 100% your own work. We are here to provide tailored support through every step of the process, giving you exactly the guidance you need while championing your creative independence—a core philosophy that runs through all of our sessions.
Wood Working
Our woodworking sessions are all about mastering tools and building incredible things. Everyone gets hands-on experience crafting amazing projects, ranging from garden benches, planters, and bin tidies to custom bird tables, jewellery stands, and even outdoor game boards. Every single piece created is a fantastic triumph of personal creativity and teamwork.
To make sure everyone has a great time, safety is built into everything we do. We keep the workshop running smoothly by focusing on proper eye protection, smart tool handling, and secure clamping at every step, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all.
