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Member’s Stories

Here are quotes from some of the members about the things they are are most proud of;

  • Jamie

    "I am proud of my drama work and computer skills, I’m very good at typing"

  • James

    "My favourite group at Assist is swimming. I like splashing people."

  • Hugh

    "I like Assist. It’s fun. It’s nice to meet new friends and I just love being here. I love my groups and just all of it really."

  • Hope

    "I’m really good at helping people, especially in the sports group. I’m good at encouraging the other members to try new things."

  • Hayley

    "I have a job at the Cancer Research shop. I hang up the clothes. It feels really good to have a job and to help other people."

  • Harry

    "I have moved out into a house with my friends. Assist helped me. It means mum can have a sleep in if she wants to and Dad and can stay out late of he wants. It’s good for all of us."

  • Hannah

    "I work at the Phoenix Centre Tiny Tots play group. I’ve learnt lots of new skills. It makes me feel brilliant to go, it’s my best day!"

  • Gary

    "I like coming to Assist, seeing my friends and the staff. My favourite groups are gardening and cooking. I can make a brilliant cake now, almost by myself."

  • Emma

    "I work at the Assist Café, helping to serve people. It makes me feel really happy and proud of myself."

  • Demetrios

    "I’m learning to do the milk job independently. It makes me feel happy."

  • David

    "I love being up the gardens at Assist. I’ve been trained up on how to use the lawnmower. I can now do it all by myself."

  • Dan

    "I’ve learnt how to control my emotions. This helps with my friendships. I like to exercise and enjoy the dance group. I’ve learnt new routines and can now lead the group on some of the songs."

  • Clive

    "I’m proud of my gardening work at Assist. I grew some carrots, took them home and cooked them. They tasted nice."

  • Claire

    "I’m proud of my independent milk job. The staff trust me to buy the milk for the tea and coffee."

  • Chris

    "I like doing my cooking groups, I do the shopping, I mixed everything up and then I bake the cake. My best cake is carrot cake."

  • Caitlin

    "I like coming to Assist, I’m proud to have made friends".

  • Aaron

    "I’m proud of my job. I have done this for 11 years. I work behind the till and enjoy serving customers and hanging clothes”. “I’m friends with everyone at Assist”.

  • Amy

    "I’m proud of working in the café. I have a certificate for working in the café - it’s marvellous!”. “My favourite group is cooking and out and about”. “I like talking to my friends here and now speak up properly”. “I am friendly with my friends and polite to everyone”.

  • Andrew

    "I really tried hard to learn my diamond art, it was tricky but I kept on going and now I can do it by myself. I also work in charity shop, sorting clothes and DVD. It feels really good to give to back to the community."

  • Anthony

    "I like cooking, I can make a good cake."

  • Ben

    "I really like my singing groups. I have learned songs from Joseph the musical."

  • Bertie

    "I have learnt some sign along (sign language) to use while singing. We have learnt Country Roads, its great song."

  • Bill

    "I work at Sense charity shop. It makes me feel good".

  • Bradley

    "I’m proud of my music, I love my swimming group as it keeps me refreshed and healthy."