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Pat

Pat, Flower Pod Newark

“Before I went to Reach I used to go to another day service once a week and also volunteered a morning a week at a local  charity shop. At the day service we played games or whatever you wanted to do, but there was no one to talk to. I liked to help make drinks. I started at Reach Newark and Flower Pod Newark last year. I had  more people to talk to and made a lot of friends.
I feel more relaxed now than I’ve ever done. At Reach Newark I do singing, boccia and craft. At Flower Pod I do knitting, cooking and gardening. I like being in nature it makes me feel good. I like helping other people. I also joined Voice & Participation on Saturdays. It gives me a break at the weekend. We write down ideas to questions and the answers are put on a board and then we discuss them. I went on my first Reach holiday and it was brilliant. I liked the swimming, chatting and dancing and I can’t wait for the next one in November. It was great to have a break and it gave Sara a break too.
I’m happy at Reach it makes my life better.” 

Sara, carer to Pat says:

“Pat has really come out of herself, since joining Reach, she’s grown enormously in confidence. She has made a lot of new friends. Pat’s tried to be involved in groups before but she didn’t understand most of what was happening, which left her feeling marginalised. I think the most important aspect of activities at Reach is that she feels listened to, understood and valued.

She likes to be helpful, so it makes her day when she gets to help other people do things. It’s brilliant that she is encouraged to do that. From my perspective it is wonderful to know she is in an environment where not only is she safe, but she is encouraged to be kind and supportive of others. Reach has been a huge blessing to both of us. Thank you for everything you are all doing.”

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