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Gig Buddies with Thera Trust have had a very busy summer. Come and read all about it!

The Quality Company Quality Assessor Laura Gill founded The Monday Night Club in 2011. She spoke to us about her experiences with the club, and her role with The Quality Company.

Lucy, like many other young people, wants to live her best life! She has recently graduated from Lifeworks College, which helps support young adults with a learning disability to pursue further education. Lucy tells us all about her journey, and what she plans to do next!

Yovan has been supported by Thera East Anglia since 2008, and his family recently talked about Yovan’s story at a workshop run by Justin (Operations Manager).

Gig Buddies with Thera Trust supports adults with a learning disability to live an active social life. Colin recently got 2 tickets to see his favourite band, James, and The Royal Highland Centre. 

Gig Buddies with Thera Trust supports adults with a learning disability to live an active social life. Michael, a Gig Bud volunteer, recently buddied up with Edinburgh members Colin and Jamie to get out to 2 shows at Edinburgh’s Royal Highland Centre. Michael kindly sent us this lovely message after the shows.

Thera South West started working with K* and her circle of support in February 2019. K* really wanted to become more independent and move into her own home.

Many people don’t know what career path to take when they leave school. But Lorna Weston, now Managing Director of Thera East Anglia, explains that you don’t need to have a career path figured out – you can learn by experience.

Bernie's confidence has grown since he was able to get a job as a morning cleaner!

Read about how Dominic transformed his garden into his dream garden!