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Award nomination for a Friendly Bunch
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Choice Support is not the only one with a fresh new look. Our Speedy Friends group in Wakefield has had a rebrand too.
Daisy Place, Acting Homes Manager, explains:
“People we support were not keen on the Speedy Friends name, so we asked for suggestions, made a shortlist and put it to the vote. We are excited to share our new name, which is now: Friendly Bunch!”
Friendly Bunch has had a great year. We have seen an increase in numbers and are excited to see the group continue to grow. Together with people we support, we have organised a Halloween celebration, a Christmas party complete with a Christmas jumper competition and lots of games with prizes to be won. We love marking the seasons and celebrating events, including Learning Disability Week in June.”
The group is shaped by people who attend it. From choosing the group’s name to suggesting activities and events, people are involved in decisions about what Friendly Bunch does next.
“We ask for ideas, listen to feedback and work together to plan activities that people want to take part in.”
Katie, who attends Friendly Bunch, says: “You can play bingo, get a drink from the bar and there’s a disco too!”
An exciting nomination
As well as creating opportunities for people to make friends and have fun, Friendly Bunch has recently been nominated for a Marie Gibb Award.
Julie Knight, Registered Manager, says:
“Marie was a learning disability nurse who worked for many years in community and hospital settings. She was dedicated to raising awareness and improving the quality of life of people with a learning disability.
Some of us had the privilege of seeing her in action and working alongside her. She was polite, kind and caring, but absolutely fierce when it came to making sure people got the support they needed.
This special award was created in Marie’s memory to celebrate people and organisations that have made a real difference to people’s lives.”
What’s next for Friendly Bunch?
In August we are collaborating with Turning Point for a Summer Fair. The event will be open to the public and will help raise awareness of the group while also raising funds to support future activities.”
Whatever comes next, one thing will remain the same: Friendly Bunch will continue to be shaped by the people who attend it.
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