We have really enjoyed taking part in art therapy with Nikki ( empathy creations) funded by Aghalee Village Hall We made keyrings and necklaces Bee tealight holders Halloween marbling crafts
The Villa Group enjoyed doing a project on Autumn, we learnt facts, did wordsearches, follow directions and draw activities and fingerprint art. We also took part in Halloween activities: pumpkin skittles, Halloween activity books, carving pumpkins, learning how to draw bats and pumpkins, fancy dress, stick the smile on the pumpkin, clay
During the month of September clients took part in 5k a day to raise funds for Dementia NI and Autism NI with both charities receiving £430 each. We all thoroughly enjoyed getting out in the fresh air to complete our laps. Well Done to everyone who took part, and we would like
Have a look at our crafts we have been busy making in time for Christmas. If you would like to purchase any please contact the Centre on 028 92 65227o or fill in an order form and return to Centre. For Items 1 & 2 colours/styles vary so please specify preferences. For
For recycling week we saved our bottles and lids to make piggy banks. We really enjoyed doing this activity as group.
On 13/9/22 a small group of clients enjoyed making their way up to Aghalee Village Hall to take part in arts and crafts. Naomi showed us how to make Cactus plants using stones, paints, pebbles and decorative items.
On 8/9/22 a group of clients went up to the local Aghalee Village Hall and took part in a clay art and craft session with Nikki funded by the hall. We all enjoyed the session, and had great fun making our wall decorations. Look at our fab pics below:
On 6th September clients celebrated ‘National Read a Book Day’, this is an awareness day that encourages all of us to get reading. Clients rediscovered some old favourites as well as delving into some newer books. We also used the Interactive Story Puzzle (“Little Red Riding Hood”) to ensure all clients could
Clients at the Centre have been keeping busy helping to grow pumpkins and tomatoes. We have been looking after them and watering them regularly, and have had a good crop this year. The best part is we get to take them some of them home when they are ready-the tomatoes where delicious!!
Just a reminder that the Centre will break for summer closure on Friday 22nd July 2022 and will re-open on Monday 8th August 2022. We hope you all have a relaxing 2 weeks off, and keep safe. ?
