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November 2020

Visiting our Residents During COVID-19

2020-12-21T16:52:23+00:00November 23rd, 2020|

The COVID-19 virus has generated unprecedented demands that have exacerbated pre-existing operational and financial pressures in the care sector. With 13 residential homes for people with profound and multiple learning difficulties and additional complex needs, Condover College Ltd (CCL) has been no exception. The Government’s ever-changing guidance and regulations during the pandemic have created logistical issues for us, requiring speedy and innovative solutions. Visiting relatives in care [...]

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February 2020

CCL’s Shrove Tuesday Makaton Club

2020-02-28T08:47:41+00:00February 28th, 2020|

CCL's Speech and Language Therapist Nichola hosted February's Makaton Club, with this months theme being Pancakes Learners from across CCL are invited to the monthly Makaton club at the local Tesco Community Centre to learn and practice Makaton signs. In celebration of Shrove Tuesday, this months theme was Pancakes. Learners learnt and practised signs for different toppings including; [...]

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CCL’s Strictly Come Dancing Charity Ball 2020

2020-02-24T09:11:02+00:00February 19th, 2020|

CCL's Charity Ball was a night of wonderful entertainment set in Shrewsbury's beautiful Albright Hussey. The theme for this years Charity Ball was Strictly Come Dancing, attracting guests from Shrewsbury and beyond to raise money for the CCL Hydrotherapy Pool. Guests enjoyed ballroom dancing by local dancers Ross and Chloe from Step by Step Dance Instruction, followed by [...]

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January 2020

CCL’s Chinese New Year Makaton Club

2020-02-04T16:17:23+00:00January 30th, 2020|

CCL's Speech and Language Assistant Nicky hosts a monthly Makaton Club session, with this months theme being Chinese New Year Learners from across CCL are invited to the monthly Makaton club to learn and practice Makaton signs. This month learners practiced signs for Dragon, Fireworks and Chinese New Year to name a few! Everyone then [...]

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December 2019

The Grinch that Stole Christmas a Makaton Choir and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

2020-01-02T14:11:13+00:00December 18th, 2019|

CCL's Grafton Centre students and Opportunities Programme learners provided another spectacular performance at the Christmas Church Service, Christ Church, Bayston Hill. The Opportunities Programme started this years service with a video of the Santa Sisters trying to locate the Narrator, Father Christmas and Head Elf for their big show performance. Once they had all been found, Opportunities [...]

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November 2019

Exotic Zoo Visits CCL’s Church View

2019-12-02T09:55:48+00:00November 29th, 2019|

CCL's Church View Scheme had a fascinating afternoon when Exotic Zoo brought a variety of animals to visit the residents. Church View invited friends from CCL's Harley Road Scheme, to enjoy an afternoon with guests from Exotic Zoo. The day provided an educational and sensory experience, with residents learning about the animals natural habitats and [...]

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CCL’s Festive Makaton Club

2019-12-02T10:28:57+00:00November 28th, 2019|

CCL's Speech and Language Assistant Nicky hosts a monthly Makaton Club session, with this months theme being Christmas. Learners from across CCL are invited to the monthly Makaton club to learn and practice Makaton signs. This month learners practiced signs for crackers, bells, Father Christmas, reindeer and Christmas tree to name a few! Everyone then [...]

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October 2019

CCL Staff Annual Conference 2019

2019-11-04T13:39:53+00:00October 29th, 2019|

This years CCL Staff Annual Conference was held at The Albright Hussey, Shrewsbury and provides staff the opportunity to listen to some inspiring speakers and participate in a variety of engaging activities. The CCL Staff Annual Conference is a two day event, which started on the Friday and focused on Communication Awareness. In the morning we welcomed [...]

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Halloween Fun at CCL’s Makaton Club

2019-11-04T12:46:12+00:00October 24th, 2019|

CCL's Makaton Club enjoyed learning some new signs, with a Spooky Twist! The Makaton Club, which is organised by CCL's Speech and Language Assistant, Nicky Robinson, provides CCL learners the opportunity to learn and practice new signs, whilst enjoying a community setting. This month the theme was Halloween, with learners enjoying painting, decorating biscuits, designing masks [...]

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Shrewsbury Fire and Rescue Service Visit Hall Bank Mews

2019-10-18T11:53:46+01:00October 18th, 2019|

CCL's Hall Bank Mews residents enjoyed exploring the fire engine on a sunny Autumn morning. The Shrewsbury Fire and Rescue Service brought the fire engine to Hall Bank Mews in Pontesbury to give the residents a tour of the vehicle and answer any questions. Everyone was excited to see the fire engine pull up in the drive [...]

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