What to do on a rainy day!!!

Yesterday was not very nice weather wise however, it was agreed with almost all of the service user's that a few games of pool and a couple of drinks in the local pub would be a good idea.

Keith and Sheriff can be seen in the picture to the left enjoying a game of pool while in the picture to the right is a very happy Christine posing for her photo with Brian one of our team leaders.

Pool Tournament

Recently a new pool table was purchased for the service users at The Willows, everyone, including the staff get involved with a pool tournament.

Here you can see John getting himself ready for his next strategic shot......

To date the leaders on the board are Jamie and Sheriff.

Sparing Partners

With the weather still gracing us with sunshine the garden has been used over the last few days by our two kick boxers.

Kurt and Sheriff attend kick boxing training twice a week in Trowbridge and when the weather is a good as it has been in recent days they both practice in the garden.

Keith's Holiday

As promised early this week we have photos of Keith's fishing holiday in Cornwall.

Keith, Brian and Dan went away monday morning and have arrived back home this afternoon after 4 days of fishing.

Keith told us he caught some roach, rudd and different species of carp and is very happy to share his fishing stories with us all.

Brian is a keen angler himself and Dan fished for the first time on this holiday, and has said he really enjoyed it, so we have 3 happy people returning from a great holiday and what lovely weather they have had.

The ladies

The weather has much improved over the last few days so we have been able to get out and about so much more.

Wednesday Sue and Christine were supported on a trip to Weston Super Mare with another service user and two members of the staff team.

Sue and Christine are pictured here on a stroll near the sea front looking very relaxed.

Is it big enough

Yesterday Keith went to Bournemouth with a member of staff and had a brilliant day.

Just look at the size of this ice cream that Keith would have loved to have eaten but had to make do with a normal one.

Today Keith has gone on a fishing holiday to Cornwall for the week so watch this space for the fisherman's pictures!!

Spring has sprung!

It's that time of year when the first mowing of the lawn is taking place, after what can only be described as a long cold winter!

As you can see the garden is once again starting to bloom with colour coming though from all angles.

Les is busy making sure the lawn looks it's best - keep up the good work!

NVQ

We would just like to inform you all that Jim Tanner has today successfully completed his NVQ II in care.

Jim has been a support worker here at The Willows since October and has proven to be a valuable member of our team.

Well done to you Jim!!!

Training Days

Exalon as a company value the staff's well being and feel it is so important to train all staff to a high standard so the roles can be carried out effectively which will and does already enhance the lives of the service users that are being supported.

Here you can see some group work being undertaken at the recent BILD approved positive approaches to behaviours that is being taught by Karen Wilkinson who has a great way of training the staff and the feedback received was fantastic.