'Recovery is about progression, not perfection.'

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About Us

A big warm welcome from Bob's new baby in Hounslow, managed by Kevin and Karan. While we’re still a small team, we’re growing rapidly and excited about what’s to come. Our service is open every weekend from 11 AM to 4 PM, and we have so much fun during these two days.

We’re delighted to see so many people joining us, and what matters most is that everyone leaves with a smile on their face. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive; people love having a space to socialise, enjoy refreshments, make friends, and receive support over the weekend.

• When? Open every Saturday and Sunday, from 11 am - 4 pm (schedule below)
• Where? Addiction Recovery Community (ARC) Hounslow, Montague Hall, Montague Road, Hounslow, TW3 1LD

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What we offer 

Currently, we may not have a wide variety of activities, but our team has ambitious plans in the works! If you're an artsy person looking for company or inspiration, we offer a diverse range of art supplies. We also have a few regular attendees who were initially hesitant but are now creating amazing masterpieces! We welcome all forms of art and are committed to providing whatever our service users need to craft beautiful pieces.

Our 'Art Club' started when one of our team members brought in an old newspaper found on the tube and began making a collage. What began as a simple experiment to gauge interest has blossomed into our most popular activity. We also plan to introduce rock painting with the help of one of our volunteers.

In addition to arts and crafts, we have a selection of board games that our service users really enjoy. Dominoes, in particular, is a favourite. You should definitely check out one of our domino tournaments—they can get quite competitive! Another beloved game is 'Guess Who?', which staff, volunteers, and service users play together, creating opportunities for bonding and sparking interesting conversations.

And, of course, our cherry on top—quiz time! This is a highlight for everyone and truly brings us together. Every Saturday and Sunday, we host quizzes, which are expertly crafted by one of our brilliant volunteers who dedicates time every Friday to prepare each question.

SATURDAY	Drop-in  11am-4pm	Snacks, Art & Games all day
SUNDAY	Drop-in  11am-4pm	Snacks, Art & Games all day

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How to find us

 

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Who to contact

If you feel that you need more structured support, are thinking of volunteering, or wish more information on any of the activities above, please feel free to speak to either of our friendly service managers:

• Kevin Gorman at [email protected] or via phone 07707 857590 
• Karan Sandhu at [email protected] or via phone 07925 138110 

For any operational enquiries please contact Kourtney Turner at [email protected] or via phone 07872 002246.

They will be happy to help you.

If you feel you need more structured help than we are able to offer, please feel free to talk in confidence to our members of staff. Alternatively, you can find out how to self refer by clicking here: ARCH.

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Our volunteer’s team is growing fast, and we already have 6 volunteers! Here are some words of feedback from them:

John: Being a BoB volunteer gives me the opportunity to make a positive difference to people in recovery and hereby building on my own. 

Tamsin: BoB has given me a safe space over the weekends to feel supported during my recovery. Volunteering has given me an opportunity to help and support other people and learning new skills and feel supported by the staff.

Kenneth: Volunteering with BoB is the best decision I have ever made! Learn, help others and build my self-esteem, I also get supported emotionally for turning up!

Noel: BoB gave me an opportunity to help people when I can, and I like working in the kitchen with food all the time! In conclusion, our Hounslow service is thriving, and we’re delighted with how everything has developed. However, we always welcome suggestions from other services and our service users to help us improve further!

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Some impressions of our weekend service