2023-05-11 15:16:45
Local woman celebrates her love of the Spice Girls
Lifelong music lover and local woman Dionne recently enjoyed a night of music by her favourite band – the Spice Girls. Thanks to the support of staff from national learning disability charity Hft, she experienced an unforgettable night of singing and dancing.
Bristol-born Dionne attended the concert for a tribute band of the nineties girl group earlier this year at The Fleece, one of Bristol’s iconic music venues. The event, ‘SPICE – a tribute to the Spice Girls’ was the perfect opportunity for Dionne to celebrate her love of her favourite band.
Dionne, who lives in one of Hft’s supported living services, was supported by the charity in purchasing the ticket to ensure she was all set for an unforgettable night. Thanks to the kindness her brother, she also had a CD and book to enjoy both before and after the concert.
On the night itself, Dionne had a great time singing and dancing at the front of the crowd, and making friends with other members of the audience, alongside her Support Worker, Ella. She even got to speak to and dance along with Baby Spice!
Reflecting on the night, Dionne says, “I really enjoyed it. We sang along to the songs we knew and danced as well.”
This isn’t, however, Dionne’s first gig and it certainly won’t be her last as she adds, “I want to go again on more nights out.”
Dionne is also a massive fan of JLS and has secured VIP tickets to the band’s 15-date arena tour in October. She is really looking forward to meeting them and seeing them perform live to celebrate her fortieth birthday.
Dionne’s experience is just one example of Hft’s person-centred active support ethos in action, empowering adults with learning disabilities to be independent and do the things that make them feel most themselves. Live music has that effect for many of us and can bring so many people together.
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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
