Red Belt

To encourage fitness and an outside interest Kurt has taken up kick boxing along with Sheriff and has already achieved his red belt so well done to Kurt and keep up the good work!!!

Busy day

Sheriff and Jamie spent much of the day at Laser Quest in Bristol supported by Jim. They all had great fun in the chosen activity and are already planning the next round, which they say will include more of the service users and staff team.

Christine had an enjoyable morning at Ashton Street doing various craft activities before returning home, then out with Sue for a tea & Cake supported by Gill.

Grazina spent the morning at work answering the phones and copy typing, which she really enjoyed.

John has just left to go to college to do his catering course.

All in all a very busy but enjoyable day had by all and the weekend has not even started!

I can do that!

Grazina has enjoyed learning new skills in the kitchen with support from staff and this is all in preparation towards independent living which Grazina is now undertaking for her ASDAN award.

Good Morning

Christine loves to have her picture taken and for this one she is all smiles.

Christine enjoys a cup of tea in bed in the mornings before getting up for her breakfast and more tea then support from staff to enable her to get ready for the day ahead.

Christine has a day off from Ashton Street today so had a relaxed morning after being supported before popping into town to buy some slippers.

Wiltshire Area Manager

With effect from today 8th February 2010 Steve Tayler is now the Wiltshire Area Manager.

Steve will be responsible for the management and development residential services and the domiciliary services that are currently run in Wiltshire.

Steve will continue to be the Registered Home Manager of The Willows and his time will be divided between here and Albion house.

We would all like to say congratulations to Steve on his new role.

Congratulations!!!

We at The Willows are pleased to announce that Steve Tayler, registered manager of the home, has now completed his Leadership and Management Award.

Steve is a dedicated home manager, and The Willows has grown into a very professional service user centred home that is a pleasure to work in with his direction.

Asdan

The Willows is a registered ASDAN centre which stands for "Awards Scheme Development and Accreditation Network " which enhances service users self esteem and aspirations through completing achievable and meaningful tasks to gain awards and work towards a more independent living lifestyle.

Grazina is here proudly receiving her first certificate for everyday living skills from Mercedes, support worker at The Willows, who is taking the lead on ensuring all service users have to opportunity to take part.