2023-06-08 10:26:00
Garden party raises vital funds for adults with learning disabilities
Hft’s much-anticipated annual garden party in Wadebridge, Cornwall has this year raised over £1000 to support local adults with learning disabilities.
The garden party, hosted by the national learning disability charity, returned on Wednesday 31 May, welcoming friends, family and the local community into Hft’s Wadebridge Resource Centre for a day of games, refreshments, entertainment and high-spirited fundraising.
After declaring the event officially open, Sue Chapman, Regional Area Manager for Cornwall, handed the microphone to local musicians Lee Quinney, Alex Robertson and Drums 4 Fun, who provided the soundtrack to the day’s festivities.
Throughout the day, there were plenty of activities for guests to participate in including a tombola, a plentiful plant stall and a theatrical performance by the centre’s in-house drama group.
The Hft Cornwall crowd also enjoyed a barbecue, with a confectionary stand and homemade cakes to satisfy anyone’s sweet tooth.
The garden party raised over £1200 which will go back into the centre and provide adults with learning disabilities greater opportunities to live their best life possible.
Ollie Mitchell, Day Opportunities Manager, says: “The day really was a team effort, supported well by the other services in Cornwall, friends, family and the local community.
“We’re thrilled to say we raised a total of £1,237, which will go back into the centre to provide opportunities for the people we support.”
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About Hft
Proudly established in 1962 by a group of visionary parents, Hft is a charity supporting more than 2,500 learning disabled adults in England and Wales. Together, we are creating a future where learning disabled people and their families can live the best life possible.
Providing personalised support. Creating solutions for living independently. Coming together to campaign for positive change. Fundraising for new opportunities and a bigger impact.
In 2033, we’ll live in a world where learning disabled people have greater choice. About where they live. The support they need and want. And how to spend their time and money.
Learning disability versus difficulty
A learning disability is different from a learning difficulty but the terms are often confused and used inter-changeably. A learning difficulty does not affect general intellect, whereas a learning disability is a life-long condition characterised by a reduced intellectual ability and struggle with everyday activities.
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For more information about Hft please visit www.hft.org.uk
