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Young Achievers Recognised In Pride In Breckland Awards Young people who have made an outstanding achievement in the community were recognised last month at the glittering Pride in Breckland Youth Awards ceremony.

Breckland Youth Council had been inundated with nominations since the inaugural Pride in Breckland Youth Awards were started and Youth Councillors had a very difficult job in picking winners.

The awards recognise and celebrate those people aged 11-19 and their role in helping make Breckland a special place.

Amongst other well known local people presenting the awards were; Elizabeth Truss MP, Kiss FM’s DJ Thomsta, Adrian Stasiak, Deputy Leader of Breckland Council and British record holder and IPC World Number One Para-Olympian shot-putter, Danny Nobbs.

The Results Of The Awards Were As Follows: Young Arts Performer Of The Year Winner: Oliver Johnson Runners Up: Oliver Haylett & Kyle Fenn

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Young Green Person / Group Of The Year Winner: Aaron Bolton and the Eco Bugs Project Young Sports Person Of The Year Winner: Pippa Horn Runners Up: Joe Ground and Declan Davis Young Volunteer Of The Year Winner: Sam Trayton Runner Up: Laura Allen Highly Commended: Alistair Wright and Stuart Green Young Carer Of The Year Winner: Leslie Fincham Runner Up: Bethan Thomas Young Innovator Of The Year Winner: Jordan Bailey Runner Up: Lewis Hanrahan

Young Group Project Of The Year Winner: ACOSY Runner Up: The Right Direction Outstanding Achievement Of The Year Winner: Kelsy McTaggart Runner Up: Thomas King Youth Worker Of The Year Winner: Emma Fletcher Runner Up: Sally Palmer

Hosting the Event; Adrian Stasiak, Deputy Leader of Breckland Council said: “This is an opportunity to applaud and celebrate some of the remarkable contributions that Breckland’s young people are making both within their local communities and across society.

We are all extremely proud of the strong community spirit that the young people of our district show and I applaud Breckland Youth Council for organising such an event.”

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Caring For The Elderly Breckland’s First Ever Event For Older Residents, The ‘Golden Age Fair’.

Funding Still Available For Community Projects To Award Community Projects In The Breckland Area.

Garboldisham History Society The December 8th Meeting Will Have A Real Flavour Of Christmas!

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Thetford Funding Still Available For Community Projects There is still a significant amount of funding available to award community projects in the Breckland area.

The deadline for the final grant panel meeting is fast approaching so if you have a project which hasn’t started yet, please take a look below and see if you may be eligible for some funding.

Breckland Match Funding This funding is a source of funding to assist a variety of projects across the community, business and skills support within the Breckland area. You must be able to meet two of the Breckland Council objectives for a project which has not started. We have over £90,000 of revenue funding available and over £45,000 of capital match funding up for grabs!

Further guidance notes can be found on our website or alternatively contact a member of the Sustainable Communities Team.

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Access Arts Individuals and groups can apply for up to £500 to assist you or your group to develop in a particular art form, extending or enhancing your existing activity. It may help with training, workshops or equipment.

For further information, please contact Sam Dawson, Arts Development Officer.

Gifted And Talented Sports Grant Individuals and groups may apply for up to £500 in support of costs incurred when competing and training in high to elite level sports competition. Applicants must provide evidence in the form of references from coaches and governing bodies involved in their training, and show potential for improving beyond their current standard of performance.

For further information please contact Stefan Clifford, Sports Development Officer.

Pride in Breckland Grant scheme A grant scheme which can award community groups up to £250 towards their project was launched in 2009 and has proved to be very popular since. This grant is for projects which bring people together within a community, has a sense of pride or have an environmental aspect.

For more information, please contact Richard Wills, Pride Coordinator.

Activity Grant Have you got an idea for a new activity in your community? Needs fund to buy equipment or hire use of a venue?

Breckland Council has an activity grant where community groups can apply for

up to £500 towards the costs.

If you are interested in this scheme, please contact Laura or Cat, Community Development Officers.

Adrian Stasiak, Executive Member for Communities and Benefits said: “This funding has already helped a number of individuals and projects achieve things that they would not have been able to achieve otherwise.

If you have a project that you need assistance with, I urge you to contact one of the team and you may be able to get some financial help with it”.

For more information on any of the funding available, please contact 01362 656870.

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Garboldisham History Society

Cottage Windows Ltd

The December 8th meeting Season. Garboldisham calendars will be will have a real flavour of Christmas! on sale and, by popular request, these

Tony started the company in 2009 after working for a local firm for over 8 years and, with his son Robert, installs top quality doors, windows and conservatories to a high standard at competitive prices. We can also offer a wide range of composite doors and we fit ‘A’ rated glass as standard.

Jonathan Dutton will be not only be talking about Festive Food through the ages but there will be samples to taste as well as mulled wine to drink. He will also be referring to Christmas Cards and anything else that is associated with the

will include ‘hangable’ calendars. First come first served as supplies are limited.

The meeting is in the large room of the Garboldisham Village Hall and admission is £5. There will be a licensed bar.

Santon Downham Village Hall Calendar of Events

Sunday 5th December Indoor car boot sale, starts 10am to 3pm.

Tuesday Night - Pilates Night Penny Crook our excellent Pilates Instructor has now run a very successful Pilates Class in the Village Hall for a year and the turnout is as strong as ever, but we do have availability for a few more to join this excellent class.

Cost is either £7 per session or you can book for a term (8 weeks) which will make it £6 per session. You can ring Penny direct on 01842 815074 or you can ring Sylvia on 01842 815213.

Wednesday 8th December Starts 12.30pm. Lunch Club, Christmas Lunch £8.50. Must Book.

Friday 10th December 7pm to 9pm. Flower Arrangement Workshop, £7 (Refreshment included).

Cottage Windows Ltd is a small family business with a growing reputation in the Dereham area.

If you are considering replacing your windows and doors or maybe adding a conservatory or garden room, please call Tony for a free, no obligation quote on: 01362 860331 or 07595 507244.

Cottage Windows Ltd is a member of Network Veka, a voluntary organisation within the double glazing industry, which monitors members’ work and covers all guarantees. This means, that should a member cease trading, Network Veka will arrange for another firm with the same high standard of workmanship to carry out any repairs.

So your guarantee is worth the paper it’s written on.

Because of our local building contacts, we are able to offer a complete service for conservatories or garden rooms.

We can either put our customers in touch with local builders or deal with the builder on the customers’ behalf.

Sunday, 19th December Shefs Christmas lunch, price to be advised, please ring 01842 819803 or 815803 to book.

New Years Eve

“Mardi Gras” Theme Disco and a fabulous New Orleans buffet.

Tickets limited SO MUST BOOK. £12 pp For further information or to book,

Please call 01842 815213

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THETFORD News

Supreme Bathrooms Supreme Bathrooms are an independent family run business now in their 12th year of trading, specialising in all the latest bathroom products from their terrific Wymondham showroom.

We caught up with Mr & Mrs Seymour after Supreme Bathrooms had recently completed their new en-suite and cloakroom.

1. What made you choose Supreme Bathrooms for your bathroom makeover?

Reputation and recommendations.

2. What did you think of their design service & were you happy with their ideas?

Right from the start Neil was in tune with our ideas and the design reflected his flair for getting the right products in the right place.

3. Are you happy with the installation of your new bathrooms & all aspects of the work carried throughout to completion?

Peter the fitter was very professional in his work and extremely neat and tidy throughout the job.

4. What products have you now got installed in your new bathroom and has the finished bathrooms matched your expectations?

Complete reworking of the en-suite including

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building work, new shower and enclosure, toilet, sink and a range of beech fitted cupboards. The flooring was also replaced.

We now have a digital power shower with a larger bow shower enclosure, and a fancy LED mirror over our sink.

5. Would you recommend Supreme Bathrooms to our Dispatch readers?

Without hesitation I would recommend Supreme Bathrooms to anyone wishing to have a new top specification bathroom designed and fitted by Neil and his team!!!

Visit Supreme Bathrooms of Wymondham now for your bathroom makeover.

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Over time dirt, mould and mildew can build up on the exterior of your property which, in turn, can make UPVC look discoloured and unpleasant, this not only looks unsightly, but can also cause damage if not kept clean.

Gutters can easily become blocked by leaves, feathers, dirt and debris blown into them.

Once a gutter becomes blocked, rainwater will flow directly off the roof onto the walls and windows of your home, as well as onto access paths.

Seriously neglected gutters often have

weeds growing in them, adding to the problem. Water constantly overflowing from blocked gutters damages bricks and mortar and can cause extensive damp on the outside and mould on the inside of your house as it is absorbed by the bricks, making even the most beautiful of homes appear unsightly.

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Our Fascia and Soffit Cleaning service really can make a difference to the look and feel of your properties exterior and help to keep it in good condition.

The cleaning products we use are specifically designed to effectively and thoroughly clean exterior surfaces.

Call Jason of J & S Homeworks on 01953 458087 or 07747 847606 for a free no obligation quote.

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Thetford Garden & Allotment Club

How To Be A Social Entrepreneur

December: what can we do this month after such changeable weather...

I’ve lived in Norfolk for more than 30 years...

First it was warm for November then we had lots of wind and rain with a bit of frost in-between, but even with all that what a wonderful autumn we are having, the leaves on the trees have been so beautiful.

Early on, I was an active Young Farmer.

Then later, a school parent Governor.

I’ve also been a Trustee of several local charities and am currently a Trustee of Norfolk Community Foundation. I guess you’d say I’m someone who gets involved.

Everything that is prone to get spoilt in the frost should by now be put in the green house or some-where, where they will go to sleep for the winter. A lot of my stuff had to wait as I still had a lot of tomatoes growing but they have now been cleared for my potted plants...

I have started to go through the catalogues for next year, as I need to be getting things ordered and ready to plant when the time comes.

I hope you have all of the produce you have grown stored for you to eat in the winter months. As usual my freezers are bursting and I still have winter veg in the ground. Now the parsnips and leeks have had a frost on them they will be

really sweet to eat with your roast on a Sunday.

Please don’t forget our feathered friends as the weather gets colder we need to put some food out for them, some fat balls will help to keep the cold from them.

Well, that’s all for this month.

Have a very Happy Christmas and a really peaceful New Year, and I hope to speak to you all next year.

Yvonne. yvonnerout@hotmail.co.uk

For most of those years I’ve worked locally too. Right now I describe myself as a social entrepreneur, starting things, connecting things and striving to make the world a better place. It’s good for me too, as I’m paid to write, speak or advise groups and organisations trying to become more enterprising, without sacrificing social, ethical and environmental ideals.

I work nationally too, but local projects are by far the most rewarding. Helping people achieve for their community things they thought impossible is great fun. We usually start with a problem, often financial and then find a creative solution. It’s much more than fundraising because by helping people become more entrepreneurial, future funding becomes less of a

challenge.

One thing I know from experience is that ‘Big Society’ is something people here have been doing quite nicely for generations. The new big idea of localism, community ownership of public assets and community delivery of public services suits Norfolk well. I’ve met countless people doing just that and now countless more face new opportunities to do the same.

But not every community can find the money to pay someone like me to help.

That’s why I wrote ‘How to be a Social Entrepreneur.’ It’s an easy to follow, step by step guide to making a difference by becoming more entrepreneurial. Now people can find out how to do this stuff themselves, from a book costing £14.99.

What’s more I live in South Norfolk, so when the book prompts you to ask the author question, you don’t have to go far to find me!

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THETFORD News

Charity Dinner Dance For anybody interested in the Irish singer, Dominic Kirwan...

There will be a charity Dinner Dance held at The Holiday Inn, Norwich Airport, on Sunday 5th December 2010. Support Act is the local Country Comedian Nigel (Boy) Syer, proceeds are to Marie Curie.

The four course Christmas meal with three hours of entertainment will cost £45 per head. Any more details can be had from Ronnie or Vanessa Martin on 01953 607924.

Bumps Maternity + beyond Have you thought about converting your unwanted items in to cash? Then a visit to Bumps is just what you are looking for, with their efficient service for selling your goods at a competitive rate, you can make cash, space and even purchase goods with the proceeds.

At Bumps you will find a dedicated stock of quality new and used goods for maternity to 10 years. Not only will you find clothing, cots, beds and toys you will also find many gift ideas for all ages, and to make your visit more enjoyable there is a playroom for your children, WC and changing facilities.

You will also see a fantastic line-up of events for you and

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your children to enjoy including Santa’s Grotto, Pottery Glazing, photo shoots and owner Pamela has advised that there are more great activities to come. As many of you are aware from visiting Bumps on their recent 1st anniversary open day in August, they now offer a Mascot Costume hire service, where you can make any event just that bit more special by having Dora The Explorer, Sponge Bob Squarepants, Bob the Builder, Peppa Pig or Minnie and Mickey Mouse there with you.

We would recommend Bumps so why not try it for yourself, you won’t be disappointed!

Nativity Takes To The Road With real live animals.

On Sunday 19th December the community around the Church of the Nazarene on Croxton Road, Thetford will be treated to a Nativity with real live animals. This year Joseph and Mary will travel around the Ladies Estate telling the nativity story along their way to the “Stable” at the Church.

then move inside where they will be joined by the shepherds and their sheep along with the Wise Men.

The journey will begin at 6pm outside the Church. As they progress along Anne Bartholomew Road the group will stop at various points around the Estate telling the nativity story with carols and readings.

The story will continue when Mary and Joseph reach the Stable. Everyone will

This event is free but during the evening a collection will be taken for animal charities.

Refreshments of mince pies, tea, coffee and mulled wine will also be served.

This is something for all the family to join in, to step back in time to the first Christmas and an opportunity to follow the story as it moves around the Estate.

Church Services Church on the Way - Admirals Way Estate, Thetford.

12th December

Holy Night Of Wonder, 6.30pm.

A Christmas Concert with Living Streams and Friends.

Christmas Eve

Christingle Service, 6pm.

For Young Families with Free Refreshments afterwards.

The Liberty Centre 19th December

Christmas Service, 11am and 6pm.

Thetford Methodist Church 5th December

Action for Children Carol Service, 4pm.

8th - 12th December Christmas Tree Festival with over 60 Christmas

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Christmas service ending the Christmas Tree Festival, 4.30pm.

19th December

Junior Church All Age Worship Christmas service, 10.30am.

19th December

Thetford Methodist Church Choir Carols by Candlelight service, 4pm.

Christmas Eve

Christingle service, 3pm.

Christmas Eve

Midnight Holy Communion, 11.30pm.

Christmas Day

Thetford Churches Together Christmas Day Celebration Service, 9.30am.

Thetford United Reformed Church 5th December

All age Christmas Tree service, 10.30am.

21st December

Carols, Candles and Christmas Cheer, 6pm.

Christmas Eve

Nearly there! Christmas Eve family service, 4 - 5pm.

Christmas Day

United Service at Thetford Methodist Church, 9.30am.

Competition EGAP Find The Reindeer And WIN A £20 Gift Card From Tesco

Can You Find Santa’s Reindeer?

The Naughty Elves Have Let The Reindeer Out! Can you help Santa find all his Reindeer in time for Christmas Eve? There’s lots of them, in fact even Dispatch Magazine don’t know how many there are!

Rudolf, Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen have all had help from the mischievous little elves and escaped...

They are rumoured to be lurking in the pages of Dispatch Magazine - can you round them all up in time for Christmas Eve and let us know how many of them you could find?

The lucky winner can spend their £20 Tesco gift card on electrical goods, clothes or put the money towards your Christmas food shop - Every Little Helps!

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The Utility Warehouse My name is Peter Ragg, I am your friendly local utility man, you cannot miss me, I have the yellow mini with the pink stickers on it.

I save you money on your utilities (home and mobile phone, broadband, gas and

electricity) and at the same time I can show you how to get further CashBack on your high street and Internet shopping potentially saving you an additional 25% on your monthly utility bill. Including: M&S, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Argos, B&Q, Boots, Comet, H. Samuel and many more.

For your free, no obligation utility survey contact Peter Ragg on 01953 717729

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Church Services East Harling Church 19th December Christmas Eve Christmas Day Boxing Day

Community Carol Service, 4pm.

Christingle Service, 4pm, & Midnight Mass, 11.15pm.

Family Communion, 10.30am.

Holy Communion, 9.45am.

Bridgham 17th December

Bridgham & Harling Band Concert in Bridgham Church, 7.30pm.

Larling 21st December

Candlelit Carol Service, 7.30pm.

Rushford 18th December

Traditional Service of Lessons and Carols, 6.00pm.

West Harling 12th December

Carol Concert - time to be confirmed, probably 3pm.

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Father Christmas and the Field Marshall Few will be making their annual tour on Saturday 18th December starting at Church Road, East Harling at 10.45am, proceeding to the Christmas Tree in Market Street for carols and Father Christmas ‘goodies’ at 11.00am.

Any donations kindly given will go towards East Harling & District First Responders.

CHRISTMAS Health, beauty & wellbeing Avoid Christmas Weight Gain The results are in. The average Briton gains one to two pounds during the festive season. That’s not so bad, right? Wrong!

The problem isn’t just that the average Briton gains a couple of pounds, according to a study conducted by the US National Institute of Child Health and Human Services (NICHD) and the US National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), the real problem is that this weight is never lost. We gain weight each festive season, maintain that weight throughout the year, and then put on more pounds the next festive season. Gain two pounds every winter, and that equals 20 pounds in ten years.

How do we stop the cycle? The first step is to be realistic. It’s not likely that you will lose a large amount of weight over Christmas. So, making drastic calorie cuts is probably not a viable solution. Instead, set a personal goal of maintaining your current weight through the end of the year. Make it your personal mission not to gain excess pounds.

Of course, avoiding festive weight gain is often easier said than done, right? That’s why Jazzercise offers five simple questions to ask yourself this Christmas to keep weight gain at bay.

1. What is my plan? Before Christmas even begins, create a plan. Mark your calendar with pre-set appointments for your exercise sessions. Decide on your menus ahead of time, and head to the fresh produce section of your supermarket to stock-up on fruits and leafy greens.

2. How can I get my co-workers to help out? Office settings can be a catastrophe for nutritional eating. So, talk to your colleagues ahead of time. Ask everyone to agree that fattening desserts and sugary treats will be kept in one section of the office only. That way, you can easily

avoid the route of temptation.

3. Why am I attending this party? When you think about it, you generally don’t attend a party strictly for the food. You’re there to spend time with your friends and family.

So, do exactly that! Focus on socialising.

There’s no reason to make three trips to the buffet when you’re engrossed in calorie-free conversation.

4. Am I getting my five-a-day? Eat five or more servings of fruits and vegetables every day. The fibre in these low-calorie foods will give your stomach a full sensation, so you’re less likely to chow-down on cakes, sweets, or crisps.

5. What are my favourite indulgences?

It’s okay to have a tasty treat now and then. If you deprive yourself of everything,

you’re more likely to binge in a moment of weakness. So, pick your favourites, and allow yourself those indulgences this Christmas. Don’t waste calories on a bag of crisps when what you’re really craving is homemade Christmas cake.

Jazzercise, created by Judi Sheppard Missett, is the world’s leading dance-fitness program with more than 7,800 instructors teaching 32,000 classes weekly in the world. Since 1969, millions of people of all ages and fitness levels have reaped the benefits of this comprehensive program, designed to enhance cardiovascular endurance, strength, and flexibility.

For more information on Jazzercise in the Thetford area go to tryjazzercise. com or call (07971 449420) or email slgrayuk@yahoo.com

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CARING FOR THE ELDERLY South Norfolk Mobility One of our electric rise and recline chairs could be the answer to ensure comfort, as we spend longer evenings by the fireside.

Here at SNMC we stock chairs from six of the leading manufacturers, so that you have a wide variety of styles and prices to choose from.

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Starting at £495.00 for a chair able to take a user’s weight up to 18 stone, these chairs help you to get seated by raising to an almost standing position, before gently lowering you down.

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You can then recline, with your legs gently supported and elevated - which can greatly aid circulation.

A Golden Age For Breckland Breckland’s first ever event for older residents, the ‘Golden Age Fair’ has been heralded a great success, with enthusiastic visitors saying they found masses of useful information and advice.

Or call in at our showroom where you can try one for yourself.

they may be entitled to. A vast range of information and advice was available and the wonderful teas and cakes provided by the East Harling WI were a bonus!”

Above: Joining members is Marion Chapman-Allen’s grandson Maxwell Pickering, 3 (if you can spot him).

The aim of the Fair was to provide a one stop information shop to help older people understand what is available to them, stay fit, safe and independent for longer.

Over 20 organisations such as St John’s Ambulance, Age Concern and Walking for Health had stands at the Fair held at East Harling Old School Hall. All were keen to speak directly with older people and let them know what help and support is available to them.

Lynda Turner, Breckland Council Executive Support Member for Communities and Benefits said that the event had proved valuable: “For a very small outlay, the benefits of such an event are really worthwhile. Representatives from the Pension Services and Anglia Revenues Partnership said that a number of people had benefited from talking to them and some had found out about benefits

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Shirley Green, President of East Harling WI said:“I have found it very interesting and bought a personal handbag alarm.

I have learned about hearing aid entitlements, had my blood pressure taken and talked to St John Ambulance about them giving a talk to the WI. I got a free bag and light bulb and found the whole event very friendly and enjoyable”.

The afternoon was organised by Breckland Council as a pilot and its success may pave the way for future similar events throughout the district.

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Adrian Stasiak with Stephen Maunder, Education Officer Norfolk County Council Trading Standards.

An interview with...

Sarah Godbold of Manorcourt Homecare 2. What do you enjoy most about your work?

I feel a great deal of satisfaction working as a carer because I know that I have made a difference to so many people. I help people live their every day lives, I enable them to live as independently as possible in their own homes, where they are comfortable and surrounded by their possessions and family.

Above: Sarah Godbold of Manorcourt Homecare 1. How did you get into caring for the elderly?

I have been working in the care sector for the past 2 years; I was looking for a career change and chose care work because I had been looking after my Father for a while.

I think it’s a great job! I get to travel around, visiting different people and doing different things, I may be needed to assist someone with bathing , the next person may just need some help with medication, someone else may need some help with a meal so it really does vary.

3. What are the most challenging aspects of caring for the elderly?

To be a good carer I believe you have to enjoy the job, enjoy being with people and have a caring outlook. You need to

be able to make the people you care for feel that they are not a nuisance and build their trust in you. You need to be able to cheer them up if they are having a bad day or maybe just something simple like listening to them! I want to care for people the way I would want to be cared for if I ever need help in the future.

It would be good for the younger generation, the carers of the future, to see that it’s not just about looking after older people; we see lots of different people with different care needs of all ages. The care apprentices scheme that has started recently I hope will go a long way to raise the profile of social care work to younger people.

4. Would you recommend caring as a career?

It’s a proper career choice nowadays; there are so many different career paths that can be taken within the field of social care. The training is very

thorough and has to meet the national standard and the range of training subjects is vast and covers every aspect of social care. The company I work for offers paid training and free NVQ’s and real career progression into the management team.

The work is hard, the hours can be long but the overall satisfaction I get from my job more than makes up for it and I really sleep well at night!

Above: Ollie Jones, Sarah Godbold, Roxanne Marskell (Admin) and Martin Ellis (Manager).

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