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Supporting our community
by acl-essex
Gifts for the elderly
ACL Supported Learning learners have been working hard to support the elderly community in Colchester who are supported by Age Concern by making handmade gifts and planting spring bulbs.
The Employability Retail class at ACL Colchester have been making bags, cards and putting together gifts for those in the community who need it the most. The class wanted to increase positivity in these difficult times and reach those who may be isolated within the community during the festive period. One of the learners, Bryn, said “I made a box with
some nice things in for an elderly man to make him happy.”
Many of the Employability Horticulture class have also been planting spring bulbs for the community so that will be able to enjoy them when spring comes. One of these learners, Jessica, said “We had fun
planting the daffodil pots and wrapping them up. It will make the people happy.”
Our Supported Learning students continue to support the community, young and old.
Christine Dementia Team Leader at Age Concern
Last year, our staff voted for Alzheimer’s Society as the 2020/2021 ACL Charity of the year.
Although all charities are deserving, we wanted to focus on one charity each year to maximise the support and fundraising opportunities for this charity.
By 2021, over 1 million people in the UK will be living with dementia. Alzheimer’s Society is the only UK charity focused on addressing the growing dementia crisis from all sides. Please check our website for more information about how we are supporting the efforts to raise awareness and funds for the charity.
Alzheimer Society state that ‘A dementia-friendly community is a city, town or village where people with dementia are understood, respected and supported. In a dementia-friendly community people will be aware of and understand dementia, so that people with dementia can continue to live in the way they want to and in the community they choose.’
ACL Witham Awarded Dementia Friendly Status
This is a fantastic achievement and we would like to thank and congratulate all of those who made this possible
