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PROPS Helping you get the most out of adult life Enterprise and Work Acquiring the skills or the workplace is an important part of adult life. You will be part of a variety of enterprises that can give you real work experiences and help you get the skills needed to maximise your potential in the workplace. We have in house enterprises in which you will take a role and you will also have opportunity to put these skills into practice with local businesses such as IKEA, ASDAN, WhiteWater Studios, Saddleback, Ballyhoo and many more. Farm Craft Our partnership with Adalines Farm gives you opportunities to acquire traditional farm crafts and to experience modern farming techniques. Activities include animal husbandry, planting and harvesting crops, sourcing logs and the process of preparing, packing, marketing, selling and delivering farm based products. Event Organisation You will apply your skills to a variety of organised events. Working alongside partners from HSBC, Lloyds and other organisations involved in our CVQ* scheme, you will be planning, resourcing and staffing events such as the Bristol to Bordeaux Cycle Challenge, sporting festivals, Fete’s and Fairs opportunities.indd 2 23/05/2012 09:34:19
Healthy Living Developing a healthy lifestyle is key to enjoying your adult life to the full. As part of the “Change 4 Life” partnership, you will have opportunities to develop your health related fitness in a variety of settings ranging from city centre health clubs to organised sporting events. Healthy eating and nutrition will be addressed at all times. Leisure You will have the opportunity to take part in a wide variety of leisure and sporting activities, both local and national, from International and Olympic events to local theatre and cinema. You will have the chance to attend the All Abilities Cycling centre at St. Pauls. Here you will have access to an incredible variety of specially adapted bicycles allowing most to take part in exercise based activity. Cycling sessions help with confidence and independence skills, and covers an important part of our leisure and fitness course. This unique programme has lead to participation in the Bristol to Bordeaux Cycle Challenge. Skills for Life Working from our base at the Vassall Centre, a UK Online Specialist Disability Centre, we not only work with a number of agencies to deliver the skills you need for adult life, but also forge relationships with organisations who can help us in the world of work. You will have opportunity to join the “www to work club” and take part in work skills workshops in partnership with mencap. We work closely with the Bath Rugby Community Foundation on a range of life skills including the award winning “Count on Bath” scheme. While at PROPS we will set personal targets for you. Your progress will be monitored using nationally recognised criteria. In conjunction with agencies such as BOSS ( Bristol One Stop shop) your achievements will be recorded in a passport for life , to demonstrate your progress and skills in the vocational community PROPS, The Vassall Centre, Gill Avenue, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 2QQ info@propsforward.org www.propsforward.org 0117 9653514 You may need the support of an appointed agent such as a social worker in order to access our service. * Community Volunteering Qualification opportunities.indd 3 23/05/2012 09:34:20
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