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| Lifestyle Choices Lifestyle Choices offers first steps learning to a new concept, The aim is to offer adults aged 16 and over, with a learning disability, the opportunity to experience new activities and develop new skills for the future. The scheme is available to adults with learning disabilities who live within Greater Nottingham. Sessions run throughout the day at Harpenden House and offer the choice of morning, afternoon or full day participation. Drinks and lunch are provided free of charge, which are cooked on site by the trainee caterers. We have an extensive range of activities on offer which alters to suit demand. We have designed our initial range of choices in the hope that everyone will find something of interest. Whether individuals are looking for more varied recreational opportunities, learning a leisure skill or even taking a first step into vocational training. We currently offer the following activities: Arts and Crafts Drama Workshop Gardening Project Catering Computing & IT keyboard skills Car Valeting Click on the link below for the timetable Lifestyle Choices Timetable |
| Lifestyle Choices Gardening Project feature at Nottingham in Bloom Competition The Lifestyle Choices learners attending the Thursday Gardening Project whilst providing Harpenden House's community cafe project with organic fruit and vegetables have also decided to enter 'Nottingham in Bloom' competition. Judging took place on Thursday 20th July at Harpenden House by Nottingham City Council and Radio Trent presenters. For more information on our Lifestyle Gardening Project please see leaflet at bottom of this page (scroll down) |
| Lifestyle Choices takes place at Harpenden House four days a week and is funded by the Nottinghamshire Learning and Skills Council and co-financed by the European Social Fund (ESF). |
| Interested? If you, or anyone you know might be interested, why not contact the Project Manager - Alyson Marriott for an informal chat on 0115 956 1130 or click on the link below to download an application form Learner Application Form |
| Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG) Advisors are available to discuss your educational and training requirements. They will signpost you to the appropriate training provider to meet your needs.
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| Nottingham Mencap's trainees with learning disabilities explain what life is like living and learning in Nottingham Click below to link to BBC website article
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| Harpenden House Gardening Group won the silver award in the Nottingham in Bloom Gardening Competition |
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| Meet and Mingle is a social group at Harpenden House that meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 10am - 12pm Have a chat, socialise, meet your friends and make new ones, play games, table tennis, snooker, pool, play on the Wii. Lots to do. The cost is only £2.00 For more details contact Amanda on 0115 920 9254 |
| Gardening Group Price List Bargain Prices! Hyacinth/Narcissus pot £2 - Large & £1 - small Herb Jars £1 Lavender Bag 75p Lavender Pillow £1.25 Strawberry & Parsley Pots 50p If interested please contact Denise, Megan or Judith on 0115 920 9524 Thank You. |