This summer's activities

It's a little early to be thinking about it, but I'm  looking forward to some of the Bede summer activities. Last year there were trips to Thorpe Park, the Surrey Quays boating marina, and to the seaside at Brighton, amongst others. I don't think the itinerary has been worked out yet, but it could include Southend, Little Hampton, or Hastings.  

Gallery visit

I'm looking forward to the trip out on Friday (organised by Bede) to the Menier Gallery.The exhibition 'is the work of artists with learning disabilities and autism'.A small group of artists went to mountains in Southern France, for one week and these are the works they created. I should be out for most of the day. To be fair
Bede are good at setting up these trips and visits.
I like to draw a little myself, (though just with pencil) and usually anything that is around me...in for example, the room I'm in. It,s difficult... 

Bowling in Lewlsham

Went and played ten pin  bowling on Monday down in Lewisham. I prefer to go there mainly because it's quite a bit cheaper than Surrey Quays.
Three of us played. I don't like to boast but I won comfortably. I play quite regularly, so I suppose  the practice has really helped. We only played for one hour.

Welcome...

There were two birthdays on consecutive days
last week (Friday and Saturday). There were parties at each house to celebrate both, though neither were big affairs. It's funny that they were so close together, but I was glad to be able to get to both.

Just kidding, folks...

Honestly, it's hard work enjoying yourself. I felt tired on Sunday and don't think I've recovered yet! I should say that I don't drink, so I think it's only because being out fairly late over a number of nights, I just haven't slept properly.

How was the party?

It was my birthday very recently and I think everyone had a really good time  (at the party): plenty of  food, good choice of drinks and lots of dancing.

It was just a small gathering; sorry that a few people couldn't make it, but was also happy to spend time with Charlene (particularly dancing!). I'm sure no one thought I was ignoring them-well I hope not.
 
.I've got some slices of cake to hand out to 2 or3 friends who couldn't make it ( that's the party, not the cake)...thanks to all.

Easter break

I'm looking forward to Easter, mainly because there are a couple of bank holidays and that means a very long weekend. I've bought my Mum and  Aunty a selection of Easter eggs-the 'fun' one's:
Smarties, Maltesers, Cadbury's chocolate buttons. At least they will both get a bit of variety. Of course we'll have a really nice meal on Sunday as well...that will be great.

Did I  MENTION ITS  MY BIRTHDAY  soon ?

There's a music festival coming soon for people with learning difficulties. Click on this link to see their website: http://newforestspectrum.org/

Tree planting

There was  a tree planting in Southwark
Park last Thursday and quite a number of staff and students from Bede were there to help out. I helped with a bit of  digging.The saplings planted included apple, cherry and peach. I'm not sure how long it will take for them to grow to a reasonable size...apparently they (apple trees) can grow at between 12-24 inches each year, though they won't usually grow  much  more than 25 to 30 feet anyway. 





Photos by Thomas Graham...used with kind permission.