Learning Ability Foyer

Ok so I have given up on uploading my PDF as it appears to not work.

So I have taken the work from that and put it as a plain post ... Apologies for such a delayed report on this.


On 18th July 2013 I went to the Learning Ability Foyer in Rugby to meet some of the clients that attend and take part in one of the activities. The activity I took part in was art. We were making faces on a cardboard cut-out to look like our own. We had a choice of different colour wool to use for our hair and different colours and sequins to make our facial features. Everyone enjoyed the activity and the end result was great. The activity was run by two members of staff from Mayday Trust. It was clear to me that both the staff and the clients were thoroughly enjoying themselves and once the activity was complete the clients had the choice of what they would like to do with the rest of their time. The activity cost just £10 for non residents of Mayday and for those who live in Mayday accommodation it was only £5. The Learning Ability Foyer are committed to providing meaningful activities in a social environment for people with learning abilities. I got the opportunity to interview one of the guys.





My name is Sam, I am 18 years old and I have been living with Mayday Trust for 1 year. I like it there and I have made lots of new friends. I used to live with my Nan but she had to move and couldn't take me with her so I came to Mayday Trust. Mayday has helped me to socialise, meet new people and gain confidence. I go to the Learning Ability Foyer in Rugby most weeks and I enjoy taking part in the different activities. My favourite ones are Art and Music and Drama. There is lots for me to choose from including Healthy Living and Speak up - current affairs which I also enjoy. I don't always go to all the activities but that doesn't matter because you don't have to. It is really cheap and because I live with Mayday it only costs me £5 for each activity.  I am looking at doing some voluntary work at The Hub, I want to do this because I want to help out and keep myself busy. When I leave Mayday I want to get a place of my own and Mayday are helping me to understand how to set up and manage bills. Mayday has helped me a lot and I am really glad that I came to them.

 

Below is some pictures of the great day ... Can you guess who is who ?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Written By Fiona McCance

Mayday Reporter