Sounds Together Didcot – All Ages

Sounds Together is a chance to come together in local community spaces and make friends through music!

Sessions are co-designed with the group, based around the interests and ambitions of the group!

Using accessible instruments, technology, and multi-sensory resources the sessions celebrate the creativity of everyone in the room.

In Didcot (Oxfordshire) we run two groups:

  1. All Ages 
  2. Early Years and Young Children (0 – 7 years old)

This page contains information about the All Ages session. 

Upcoming Sessions (All Ages)

Dates

Saturday 17th October 2026

Saturday 14th November 2026

Saturday 16th January 2027

Saturday 13th February 2027

Times

2 – 4pm

Location and Travel

Address

The Diamond Room, Cornerstone Arts Centre, 25 Station Road, Didcot, OX11 7NE 

Parking

Blue badge parking is available in front of the PureGym on Broadway a short distance from the building with step free access, in the Edinburgh Drive car park and the car park at the Orchard Centre, please note that there are steps from the Orchard Centre car park up to where we are located.

Public Transport

Didcot Parkway is the nearest Train Station but is 9 minutes walk to the venue The nearest bus stops to the Cornerstone Arts Centre are located on Broadway and at the Orchard Centre

Accessibility Information

Building Accessibility

The Cornerstone Arts Centre is wheelchair accessible throughout.

Click here for a visual story of the venue.

Click here for an access guide.

Toilet Provision

Changing Places Toilet available on site. 

This facility on the first floor offers a height adjustable changing bench, ceiling track hoist, enough space for more than one carer, and a height adjustable wash basin and privacy screen. Carers are advised to bring the participant’s own sling to ensure it meets their needs. No spare slings are available. The facility is open to users of Cornerstone and the town alike, a radar key is not required.

Participant Wellbeing

Staff will take care to keep music and sound levels at a comfortable volume for all participants. If you need a break from the session at any time, a quiet space will also be available for you to use.

If you have any concerns about the wellbeing or safety of anyone attending the sessions please contact Soundabout’s Community Support Lead and Designated Safeguarding Lead, Rebecca on rebeccatunley@soundabout.org.uk or 0773 7051135. 

Getting to know you

When you sign up to Soundabout sessions you’ll be invited to share anything you’d like us to know about you. This could be how you communicate, accessibility information, sensory needs, and anything else you want to share. We’ll then use this information to help plan sessions. 

You can contact Soundabout’s Community Support Lead, Rebecca, at any time to share information or ask questions. 

Group Sizes

There are 8 participant spaces per session available for booking.

These sessions are designed for Learning Disabled people with complex support needs of all ages. Siblings and other family members are also welcome.

Parents / Carers

Participants must be supported by a parent or carer at all times when attending the sessions. 

Venue Photos

Outside Space

Inside Space – Diamond Studio

Quiet Space

Changing Places Toilet

What to wear and bring

Cornerstone Arts Centre is an indoor venue, so wear whatever you are most comfortable in for the sessions.

Practitioners will provide some drinks and snacks. If you bring your own snacks, Please avoid sharing with other participants in case of allergies.

Booking Process

  • Advance booking is essential. Please don’t turn up on the day without booking as there might not be space for you!
  • We use a booking platform called ‘Enthuse’ for these sessions. You can book using the link below. If you have any issues using the booking system please contact us.
  • Sessions are ‘Pay-What-You-Can’ with a suggested donation amount and always a £0 option. 

Helpful names and faces

Two Soundabout Practitioners will facilitate the sessions.

Any other information?

If you have any queries, concerns or need any support prior to the event or on the day, please contact:

Rebecca, Community Support and Safeguarding Lead:  rebeccatunley@soundabout.org.uk or 0773 7051135

Safeguarding Concern Form