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Photography Group (Adults)This group will be providing 8 people with learning disabilities with the opportunity tolearn how to take photographs, make simple digital edits and how to print a photo andprepare it for presentation. Each term will focus on a different theme e.g. animals, portraits,movement or landscapes.The group will also visit galleries and have homework between sessions. The group willthen hold an exhibition of their work and some of the best photos will be used in theSociety calendar.Location:Open Hours:Various locations including: 16A CroxleyRoad, LDN Living Drop-In on Harrow Road,Paddington Arts and other mainstreamvenues.Wednesday afternoons 2.30pm - 5.00pmDuring term time only

What the Photography Group doesFor 8 people with learning disabilities who want to learn how to take photos, how to makesimple edits to digital photos and how to print and present a photo.The group will run term time only and be facilitated by a LDN Living Worker a SessionalSupport Worker and a Volunteer. Each half term will focus on a different theme such asportraits, landscapes, water, buildings, movement, animals, etc. The group will visitphotography galleries and look at other photographers work to understand different stylesand techniques. The group will also use the session to go out and take photos with directsupervision and support. Each group member will use a digital compact camera to take theirphotos and will be expected to take additional photos as “homework” between sessions.Photos will be downloaded and edited using simple editing software such as Picasso sothat each group member learns how to crop their own photos and make basic colouradjustments. The group will hold its own exhibition at the end of the course ensuring thatthe focus throughout the year is on each person developing their own portfolio ready forpublic viewing. There would also be an annual competition, with the top 13 photos beingused to produce the Westminster Society’s annual calendar.There will be an opportunity for the group members to attend a subsidised short breakduring the holiday periods to enable other photographic themes to be explored such ascoasts, mountains, etc. We would aim to develop links and input from local colleges andstudents as well as seek sponsorship from relevant companies.What does the group aim to achieve?• Introduction to art and media• Aid the development of personcentred plan interests• Development of photography skills• Increase self-confidence

FeesYou need to join as a member of LDN Living to access this group. There is nomembership fee. There may be additional charges for the short break.TransportYes. One minibus available as needed when trips out take place.Applications to use this serviceApplications to access the Photography Group can be made by adults with a learningdisability aged 18+.These can be made by the person themselves or can be referrals from family or internaland external professionals.Enquiries can be made to:Ryan Anderson (LDN Living Service Manager)The Westminster Society16a Croxley RoadLondonW9 3HLPhone: 020 8968 2684 / 07866 304 385Email: randerson@wspld.orgIf you are interested in joining the Photography Group or any of the other groups thatLDN Living runs, please complete the Membership form which you can pick up fromthe main office, or just give Ryan a call to dicuss your requirements further.

What is LDN Living?This session is just one of the many projects that take place at LDN Living which is runby The Westminster Society. This service is a learning disability network for London andprovides a range of exciting group sessions and varied drop-in activities, as well as one-toonesupport.LDN Living has been designed to ensure a basic level of support for vulnerable adults withlearning disabilities who live independently and recieve little or no support from otheragencies. It also supports young people in transition from youth to adult services.The service operates from various locations including our main Croxley Road site, CityLiving Westminster, Lisson Green Play Centre and in partnership with other organisationscovering arts, employment, education and health.The Westminster SocietyThe Westminster Society started in 1962 by a group ofparents who wanted to make sure that there would belocal services for their children and to make things betterfor children and adults with learning disabilities living inWestminster.Over the years we have grown considerably and nowemploy over 250 people and provide registered careand supported living for over 100 adults with learningdisabilities as well as community support services,leisure and holiday schemes, short breaks, a drop in,playschemes, a family centre, a pre-school nursery, playand youth services and a family support service.If you would like more information on our services, please contact us:Write: 16a Croxley Road, London, W9 3HLPhone: 020 8968 7376 Email: westminstersociety@wspld.orgVisit: www.wspld.org.ukCopyright © 2011 The Westminster Society for people with learning disabilitiesCharity No: 801081. Company No: 2325273