Rebecca has made some beautiful cards and has more confidence to try things herself. She has additional needs, multiple and sever learning problems and the people at the Lighthouse Project are excellent with Rebecca, very understanding and helpful. Written by Rebecca’s personal support worker.
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Category Archive: Card Making
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Oct 30 2010
Carol O’Connor
Carol recently attended one of our Card Making workshops. Since I started – this card workshop I have found out there is a lot to do with techniques, and as a totally blind lady and hard of hearing Eileen out tutor has been very good with me, she makes it very easy to do my …
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Sep 30 2010
Christine Halstead
“I’m very happy since I recently gave up my work that was making me ill, I love art and craft and watch tv programes to get ideas. I’m so glad I met Carl at Mills Hill Church. Thank you so much for showing me how to make a bookmark.” Christine Halstead.
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Sep 30 2010
Mark Williams
Mark attended one of our Card Making classes – “This was an interesting experience, making a card and bookmark, the course gave me an insight not just into a new hobby, but more a look into a whole sub-culture.” Mark Williams
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Sep 30 2010
Paula Hendrie
“Thank you for letting me join the card making course at the Lighthouse Centre. Eileen and Pat are most welcoming and made me feel very much ‘at home’ straight away. I’m really pleased with the card that I made and it’s going to be sent to someone special. The techniques I learned were really interesting …
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Sep 30 2010
Linda McDade
“It gives you something creative to do, and gives you a chance to get out of the house. I also enjoy the christian fellowship, it’s very theraputic and takes your mind off your problems.” “When I do the card making classes you also have something to take away at the end, with a personal touch. …
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“The Lighthouse Project in just one year has excelled in supporting and inspiring so many people in the local community often those in greatest need. The project now is becoming a busy, thriving , social and learning hub for those who have discovered it due to the teams enthusiasm. On a personal l…
We can’t fault “Who Let The Dads Out” Saturdays. It’s a chance for my children to meet new friends and have a fabulous time doing so. They love all the activities to do. They play pool, craft, play games or just chat. The Bacon Butty is a bonus, and where else can you take your kids for 2 …
Very good. We like playing on the Connect on Xbox 360. Good butties and it’s a nice chilled out place to bring children.January 2012
It has a very relaxed atmosphere. I enjoyed every time I visited. Keep up the good work. God bless.January 2012
“…they have helped me with my self belief and supported me through a difficult time. I have now once again found employment and feel that the Lighthouse has played a big part in my progression…”
The Lighthouse is just a brilliant place to be helped with job searching, and just a nice place to be - Nov 2012
Very well run group. All are friendly people. My children really look forward to the Dad’s group. Thank you.January 2012
“I think the last few months have been really successful and many people have benefited from the cafes run in the Lighthouse Project so I would also like to thank you and Pam for your help with this too”Tania Taylor, Development Worker Alzheimer\’s Society
“I love volunteering at the Lighthouse. It is so nice to meet so many different people from all walks of life, and I also thoroughly enjoy sharing my hobby – card making – with others.”
It’s a good atmosphere for the family to enjoy.January 2012
We can’t fault “Who Let The Dads Out” Saturdays. It’s a chance for my children to meet new friends and have a fabulous time doing so. They love all the activities to do.They play pool, craft, play games or just chat. The Bacon Butty is a bonus, and where else can you take your kids for 2 h…
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