The Community Hub – Cooking Session: Last week’s cooking session was led by Cayton, with Abbie and Catherine assisting. We had a full house as everyone got involved in making chicken korma and Eton mess for dessert. The session ran smoothly, with everyone contributing to the cooking, washing, and drying of the dishes. We also focused on improving our chopping skills and meal presentation.
It was a fantastic experience, with delicious food and a great opportunity to develop social skills. The group had such a good time that they’ve already decided on the menu for next time: pie and chips with banana cake for dessert. Excellent work, everyone! It’s wonderful to see the progress and achievements being made.
AW and Anthony were at the allotment last week, while many were away on trips and holidays. After a two-week break to focus on the summer fair, AW wasted no time returning to work, giving the plants a much-needed drink in the warm summer sun.
Meanwhile, I took on the task of uncovering our cauliflower and Brussels sprouts, which had become hidden beneath a surprising amount of undergrowth. We weeded diligently to free our beloved plants.
We paused only a few times to hydrate with water, and by the end of the session, it was rewarding to step back and see how our patience and care were paying off—the plants were thriving!
Exhausted and hot, we returned to Enablement Care, where we were greeted with an ice-cold glass of tropicalade, a delicious tuna salad, and a refreshing strawberry mousse—a perfect way to unwind from the day’s efforts.
We have some exciting events lined up for our service users this week! If you’d like to attend any of these sessions, please call us at 01623 337750.
Monday: Gardening Club 📍 Location: The Allotment 📅 Time: This morning Get your hands dirty and enjoy the fresh air with our gardening club. Message us if you’re interested in joining!
Tuesday: Walking Club 📍 Location: Pleasley Vale, Archaeological Way 📅 Time: Tomorrow Join us for a lovely four-mile walk around Pleasley Vale. It’s a perfect way to stay active and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Wednesday: Cooking and Woodworking at The Hub 📍 Location: The Hub 📅 Time: Wednesday Join Cayton and Mathew as they cook delicious chicken curry and Eton mess. We’ll also try to squeeze in some woodworking. Don’t miss out on this fun and creative session!
To join any of these activities, please call us at 01623 337750. We look forward to seeing you there!
As we reflect on the incredible success of our 2024 Community Enablement Team and Enablement Care summer fair, we are thrilled to share some exciting news. Thanks to the overwhelming support and generosity of everyone who participated, we have raised an astounding £481!
Whether you contributed by attending, donating, volunteering, or simply spreading the word, each of you played a vital role in making this day a success. We are immensely grateful for your support!
We hope that everyone who joined us had a truly enjoyable day, filled with good memories and a strong sense of community. The atmosphere was vibrant, and it was heartwarming to see so many people coming together to make a difference.
Over the next week, we will share our plans for using the funds raised to support our service users. Once again, a huge thank you to everyone who made this event possible. Your kindness and generosity are deeply appreciated.
Stay tuned for more updates on how we will be putting these funds to good use. Thank you for being a part of something truly special.
We had a delightful group session, with some participants dropping in to say hello and others staying to cook and eat together. We all prepared delicious cheese and onion flans to accompany our salad, using fresh produce from our community allotment—truly a “field to fork” experience. The flans were incredibly tasty, and we saved some for our service users to take home to their families.
To top off the day, we made pancakes generously topped with sugar and orange, which were an absolute hit. A big well done to everyone who participated for their hard work. Special thanks to Louise and Lee for keeping everything on track. We’re all looking forward to next week!
It was another productive day with AW, AB, TG, Lisa, and Anthony. We made significant progress in clearing the thick weeds and nettles along the walkways, making the area much more pleasant and safer to walk through. Lisa, AB, and TG helped plant radish seeds in the raised beds and harvested some lettuce for Wednesday’s salad. AW prepared a small plot and planted sweet corn, while AB prepared the ground and planted two courgette plants.
We wrapped up our efforts at Enablement Care, where we recharged with a delicious lunch of meatloaf and dessert.
The weather was perfect today for the walking club’s excursion to Dovedale. After applying plenty of sunscreen, we set off on our walk. Some group members were initially apprehensive about crossing the stepping stones over the river. Still, their worry quickly turned to excitement once they successfully made it across and realised what they had accomplished.
Upon reaching the top of the hill, we enjoyed a delightful picnic prepared by Donna, our wonderful cook at Enablement Care. The picnic featured delicious sandwiches, refreshing soft drinks, and a much-needed sugar boost from some biscuits. The scenery was breathtaking, making for a thoroughly wonderful day out.
Dovedale is certainly a place we would love to revisit!
We had a fantastic time at the gardening club last Monday. We spent the morning at the allotment, where our plot is flourishing, and the plants are coming up beautifully! The weather has been warm and sunny, so we provided cold drinks to keep everyone cool. Lisa and April tended to our raised bed, planting beetroot, while Andy prepared the area and sowed turnip seeds. There was a wave of excitement when we discovered a perfectly formed baby cauliflower. It’s wonderful to hear the enthusiasm from our service users as they see their hard work paying off and witness the fruits of their labor.
We’ve made our first harvest of the season, gathering a small crop of potatoes and three lettuces for the kitchen. After lunch, the gardening club shifted to enablement care. Our service users, AB and AW, helped some residents get involved, planting beetroot, carrots, and lettuce in the wheelchair-friendly raised beds. Others watered the potatoes, strawberries, and planters. We wrapped up the day with a well-earned rest and a large glass of cherryade.
A big thank you to all our service users and our wonderful Lisa for her dedication and commitment. Well done, everyone!
Join us for a supportive drop-in session focusing on topics related to children and young people with additional needs. Hosted by Tracey Green and April Parker, who will be offering valuable advice drawn from their extensive experience.
Choose the best session for you from 10am – 12pm or 6pm – 8pm. Cost: £5 per head.
Tracey Green, Director, Autism Specialist Consultant and Responsible Individual
Tracey has over 25 years of experience in health and social care and is up to date with the current legislation and her responsibilities in this area. Tracey has 20 years of experience leading a staff team and providing the required amount of supervision, support and training to ensure a well led service provision.
Tracey has a particular interest in working with children, young adults and their families to offer consultancy, advice and bespoke training in neurodivergence. This includes working with children and young people in their homes and within educational placements to provide consultancy and support with communication barriers, wellbeing strategies and life skills.
Tracey is qualified to MA in Autism Education and has lived experience of the complex education system, health care barriers and social exclusion challenges with having 2 autistic children. She also has qualifications in healthcare management and training.
April Parker, Registered Manager and Operations Lead
I have been working for CCT Community Enablement Team LTD for 8 years. I have progressed with the company from the start. I am now the registered manager and the Operations Lead. With a vast knowledge of the care sector, I continue to develop my personal development with ongoing training to support myself and the needs of the business.
I have a duty to provide an excellent standard of care to all the individuals who access the support provided, both in the community and the care home. I oversee care delivery and am a supportive and on-hand manager of the staffing team.
I have a responsibility to engage with external professionals to maintain excellent communication and transparency and ensure that the care and support needs of all the people we support are managed and delivered effectively.
We offer a range of support to people of all ages and disabilities, allowing us to share our knowledge with all our support recipients and their families.
Please complete the form below to register for attendance.
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