Apologies for the lack of post until now but we at Choices for Life have had a busy weekend joining in with the Jubilee celebrations! The whole event was a huge success. Our information stand attracted a lot of interest despite the bad weather (on Saturday in particular) and there was really positive feedback from everyone, Hartlepool residents and those who'd traveled from further afield, whether they themselves had a mental health need, knew someone who did or were just interested in talking about mental health. There was also some very popular crafts on the stall with dancing Queen's Guards, Corgis and Beefeaters to be coloured and cut out as well as crowns that could be coloured in and worn, allowing adults the chance to chat about our service whilst their kids were busy.
On Sunday our Staff and Service Users took part in the Big Lunch. We were all treated to a big selection of picnic treats created by Service Users who were able to gain their Food Hygiene certificate in preparation. The spread was amazing and it was a wonderful experience to sit down as a large group that included our Service Users, Choices for Life staff and staff from some of the other services who provide support for our Service Users. The marquee setting was impressive with live music and activities including circus skills and recycled rangoli portrait making by Choices for Life Sessional Staff.
A big thanks to everyone who was involved and we are all looking forward to our next big event!
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