Nantwich Show Pics

Nantwich Show

Wednesday 28th July was cloudy and rainy but it didn't deter the group that set off on the minibus for Nantwich Show.

Jamie Walker, Barry Williams, Neil Price, Susan Taylor, Derek Powell, Ian Billington, Anthony O'Sullivan and Peter Edwards along with Denise and Chris all had a good day, despite it being a bit wet!

Jamie liked the birds of prey, including the owls. Barry liked everything, but particularly liked the DAF tanker and the old fire engine. The group tasted all different kinds of cheeses - very popular! They also got to sit in a swish new volvo car, and saw Jaguar cars and landrovers too.

They liked the sheep and lambs that they saw there, and did plenty of walking round, and came home tired but happy.

Thats all for the BLOG this week we're afraid because we're going to be busy on our newsletter - watch this space!

Holiday Reviews

Our intrepid reporter Karen Morrey is here to give us the low down on her holiday on board cruise ship The Grand Princess......

I went with my mum and dad and boarded the ship at Southampton before it set sail around the mediterranean, visiting lots of different places, including Naples, Rome, Corsica and Barcelona. The cabin was an elite one and had comfy beds, two televisions and a mini bar and was a home from home. The boat was very big and there were lots of cocktail parties and things going on. It had 4 pools, 2 saunas, theatres, bars and restaurants. Corsica was my favourite day trip as it had a big market and lots of sweet stalls, all different kinds. We also saw dolphins on our last day trip, to Gibraltar. It was wonderful to see the dolphins from the boat, we got a really close view and it made me feel happy to see them.

Getting to know us....

We also had Tracy Radcliffe in our hot seat for an interview today....

AGE? 36

WHAT DAYS DO YOU COME TO THE OFS? 5 days, Monday to Friday

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE SESSION? Cooking and going out into town for a drink

FAVOURITE DRINK? Coffee

FAVOURITE FOOD? Pasta

FAVOURITE FOOTBALL TEAM? England

FAVOURITE HOBBY? Playing pool, knitting nancy, singing & dancing and using my new phone

FAVOURITE COLOUR? Red

FAVOURITE MUSIC? Abba, Steps, Take That and Grease 2

Getting to know us.......

Next in the hot seat for our getting to know us spot is Mr Rae Williams......

AGE: 64

WHAT DAYS DO YOU COME TO THE OFS? Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE ACTIVITY? Going out to the pub!

FAVOURITE FOOD? Fish & chips

FAVOURITE DRINK? Coca Cola & Coffee

FAVOURITE FOOTBALL TEAM? Manchester United

FAVOURITE HOBBY? Singing, music and videos

FAVOURITE COLOUR? Red

FAVORITE MUSIC? Elvis Presley, Cliff Richard, The Carpenters and Buddy Holly

More swimming news

Well done yet again to our swimmer Emma Calvert who competed in the National Downs Syndrome Swimming Championship on 24th July at Reading. She took part in 100m breast stroke and 200m breast stroke (8 lengths) and got Gold medals. Also 50m breast stroke which she won silver in and she won another two silvers for the relays. Emma swam quite fast and this is one of the last major races before Taiwan - she is proving she is more than ready, with just a little more hard work on her speed needed. Well done again Emma!

My Days at Work..... by Anthony O'Sullivan

Anthony was interviewed recently about his job and here's what he had to tell us.....

WHERE DO YOU WORK? At the council offices cleaning mobility scooters

WHAT DAYS ARE YOU THERE? Tuesday & Friday

ARE THE WAGES GOOD?! Yes but I'm not telling you how much I earn!

WHAT DOES YOUR JOB INVOLVE? I clean the scooters and clean and brush the floors and paths

HOW DID YOU GET YOUR JOB? I went for an interview

DO YOU ENJOY IT? Yes I like being independent

DO YOU WORK ON YOUR OWN? Yes but there are two other staff too

IS IT HARD WORK? Yes but I enjoy it very much