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Browsing Tag: Health Promotion

Learning disabilities and leisure time…

We really are so lucky to live where we live.  With the New Forest National Park barely a hop away and sandy beaches within walking distance of all our homes, there is no better place to offer recreational activities and experiential learning to those whom we support. Nestled between the tourist hub of Bournemouth, the coastal harbour of Lymington, with the ancient priory town of Christchurch on our doorstep, the range of things to do here is diverse.  Horse riding, flying a light aircraft, cycling in the New Forest, water skiing, and horticulture–just some of the activities that people we …

Creating A Nature Garden… (Part 2)

David Dellow from our senior team at Redcroft care home, along with S, shares more progress on the creation of their wonderful nature garden behind the chicken run and cabin: Nature Garden Creation, Third and Fourth Sessions: “Sessions 4 and 5 saw a continuation of the process of creating a footpath through the garden to ensure everyone has access. It was heavy work, but the end results were noticeable and made the efforts worthwhile. One highlight was digging round the fallen tree and in doing so starting the process of turning this once magnificent tree into a marvellous seat. The …