REACH Explore Ancient Egypt at The Park

Our REACH group at @ThePark has been diving into the fascinating world of Ancient Egypt, and it’s been an exciting journey of discovery! The students have been learning all about the pyramids, Egyptian gods, and pharaohs, uncovering how this ancient civilisation lived, worshipped, and ruled.

Christmas Party @ThePark 2025

We had a truly wonderful time celebrating Christmas @ThePark on Saturday the 13th of December. The atmosphere was full of joy, laughter, and festive spirit, bringing together our service users, staff, family and friends for a memorable celebration.

A huge thank you to the band Zalick for their fantastic mix of Christmas songs and popular music, which had everyone singing along and enjoying the moment. Thank you, Kate, for captivating us with your beautiful acoustic music and allowing us to join in with your instruments.

We would also like to thank the café team for providing a delicious and beautifully prepared Christmas buffet that was enjoyed by all.

Thank you to our managers and the wider team for organising such a wonderful party. It was a brilliant day, and we are grateful to everyone who helped make it so special.

Today we had the pleasure of welcoming Julia from Freddie’s Fibre Friends to lead a Christmas-themed felt workshop. The session brought together creativity, calm, and festive cheer, the perfect way to embrace the season.

Julia’s journey with fibre crafts began more than four years ago, when she was working as a support worker providing one-to-one care. She quickly discovered the incredible benefits that felt crafts can bring: relaxation, sensory stimulation, and a joyful outlet for self-expression.

Since then, she has shared her workshops with care homes and schools, whilst also running sessions from her own home, where alpacas and sheep provide the very fibres that inspire her work.

Our group gathered to explore soft textures and calming techniques, creating festive pieces that sparked imagination and connection. With fibres in hand, we slowed down, enjoyed the process, and celebrated the simple joy of making together.

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We had a great Bonfire Night on Wednesday the 5th November and raised money towards our R.E.A.C.H. Activity Sessions.

On Friday, 17th October 2025, @ThePark, we hosted an event in collaboration with the local Learning Disabilities Directorate from Cornwall Foundation NHS Trust: our Intensive Interaction, Total Communication, and Active Support Conference.
Empowerment in Action: A Transformative Day @ThePark.

This wasn’t just a professional gathering; it was the culmination of nearly two years of dedicated work, learning, and partnership. Together with the individuals we support and our staff, we’ve been exploring and embedding inclusive techniques that empower people to do as much as possible for themselves.

The conference was a celebration of that journey, and a showcase of how these approaches have transformed everyday life @ThePark. The event was held in our welcoming Central Park Hub. The atmosphere was warm, vibrant, and filled with connection.

Exploring Photography – R.E.A.C.H Wednesday Group

As part of our R.E.A.C.H activity programme, Wednesday’s group have been developing their photography skills. Recently, we visited the beautiful Crowdy Reservoir, where they had the opportunity to experiment with digital cameras, supported by staff throughout the experience. They captured the local wildlife, the Reservoir and the breath-taking Landscape.

Upon returning, the group reviewed their photographs on the computer. In future sessions, they will select their favourite images, learn basic editing skills and gain insight into composition technique. Then save their work in personal digital portfolios so they can print and share them.

The @ThePark Choir returned to Beaumont court on Wednesday the 22nd of October, to perform more sing and sign songs. We had a great time and enjoyed the cake after. We very much hope their residents enjoyed it too!

From Monday 15th to Friday 19th September, we celebrated our third Carnival event @ThePark. What a week it was. Each year, we choose a different theme, and this time we brought the magic of the circus to life.
Every day featured a unique activity designed to delight, engage, and include everyone in our community. We kicked things off on Monday with a Circus-themed dance session led by Kerry, filled with rhythm, laughter, and plenty of clowning around.

Robin began working at The Park nearly two years ago as a support worker, not long after she started supporting James with his course at Duchy College. James was taking part in various activities, including singing and signing, small animal care and gardening. Of the latter two activities, James said he enjoyed gardening the most, especially the physical aspects like potting plants, raking soil, and sweeping up leaves. Inspired by James’s enthusiasm, Robin came up with the idea for them to create four flower beds to attract butterflies and bees @ThePark. She chose locations that would be most visible to both residents and visitors, making the project a shared experience for everyone. Robin shared her idea with the management team, who fully supported the initiative.

Our Sing and Sign Choir journey began when several members of our staff were invited to attend a four-day keyword signing course, provided by the NHS and led by Sharon. One of our colleagues, Lisa, described the course as enlightening, fun, and highly informative.
Lisa began using her new skills to communicate with some of the people we support, many of whom have had their signing abilities for several years. Lisa shared how rewarding it was to see their joy and excitement when they could engage in meaningful interaction through keyword signing with her and her colleagues.