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Aspire Community Benefit Society supports people with learning disabilities to have better lives through the provision of high-quality, person-centred, care and support services.

Our purpose is to enhance the quality of the lives of the people we support by empowering them to be as independent as possible. Citizenship is at the heart of our organisation.

We support people to make the most of their strengths and to take an active part in the communities in which they live. We want the people we support to lead fulfilling lives and to ensure they are safeguarded from avoidable harm.


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September 26 - October 02
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  • 26
    September 26, 2021

    Stephen's Music Quiz

    All day
    September 26, 2021

    Click on the link below for this week’s quiz sheet.  The theme is Believe

    2021.09.26 – Stephen’s Music Quiz Questions

    The answers to last week’s quiz sheet can be found here:

    2021.09.19 – Stephen’s Music Quiz Answers

  • 27
    September 27, 2021

    Music & Exercise

    All day
    September 27, 2021

    Join Becci each week in her fun music and exercise class.

    This is: Class 43 Kylie Minogue

    Sports Round-up

    10:30 -11:30
    September 27, 2021

    Do you love sport? Then why not join Ian on Mondays for the Sports Round-Up on Zoom? You’ll be able to talk about your favourite teams and there’ll be sports news, predictions and maybe even a sports quiz.

    Contact anyone at Hillside for a Meeting ID number and passcode or look at the Aspire Friendship Group on Facebook. Once you have the details, keep hold of them and use them every time you want to join in.

    WNW Area Zoom

    13:30 -14:15
    September 27, 2021

    Caroline Terry (Involvement Coordinator for the WNW area) is hosting weekly Zoom meetings which are open to people who attend any of our WNW services.

    This is an opportunity for you to chat with friends and catch up on all their news. If you want to join in, you’ll need a Meeting ID and Passcode which you can get from a member of staff or any of the Involvement Coordinators (Tim, Ailsa or Caroline).

    SSE quiz

    13:30 -14:15
    September 27, 2021

    This weekly live quiz is open to people who attend any of our SSE services. Mark Pollard is your quiz master. Why not test how good your knowledge is?

    To join in the session on Facebook, speak to a member of staff or your local Involvement Coordinator, Tim Snell, who will let you know the details.

    If you are not from one of our SSE services, you can still join in the fun. Click the links below to download the questions and answers sheets from this week’s quiz:

    SSE Quiz 27-September-2021 – Questions
    SSE Quiz 27-September-2021 – Questions with Answers

  • 28
    September 28, 2021

    CICs Catch-Up Anniversary Special

    10:30 -11:30
    September 28, 2021

    A weekly Zoom session with Aspire’s very own Involvement Co-ordinators: Ailsa, Caroline and Tim.

    They will bring you news from across our services, tell you about upcoming diary dates and there may also be a guest or two.

    Before you join the meeting for the first time you will need to get a Meeting ID number and Passcode from one of the Involvement Co-ordinators. Once you have the details, keep hold of them and use them every time you want to join in.

    Get Online Chat

    13:00 -14:00
    September 28, 2021

    Are you getting into digital or thinking about it? Not sure where to begin? Want to learn more about how others are getting online or share your experience with them? Then join this regular Zoom chat led by Julie Lill.

    The first time you want to join the chat, contact Julie, Tim, Caroline or Ailsa and they will give you a Meeting ID number and Passcode.

    Once you have the meeting details, keep hold of them and use them every time you want to join in.

  • 29
    September 29, 2021

    Musical Theatre

    All day
    September 29, 2021

    Join Becci in her Musical Theatre class and learn this week’s song and dance routine.

    This week is: Time Warp

    Music & Meditation

    10:00 -11:00
    September 29, 2021

    Life is very different at the moment, and we can all get a bit stressed. So why not enjoy some peace and calm by joining Gwilym’s Music & Meditation session?

    The first time you want to join in you’ll need to contact Gwilym, Tim, Caroline or Ailsa and they will give you a Meeting ID and Passcode.

    Once you have the details, keep hold of them and use them every time you want to join in.

    Rock 'n' Roll Bingo

    13:30 -15:00
    September 29, 2021

    Hosted by Becci at Rothwell Day Services, this is a fun way to test your music knowledge.

    Contact Becci Barker for your Meeting ID number and passcode. Once you have the details keep hold of them and use them every time you want to join in.

    Your cards for this week’s game: Musicals 

     

  • 30
    September 30, 2021

    Baking

    All day
    September 30, 2021

    This week’s recipe is: Chocolate and Cherry Cupcakes 

    All In This Together Zoom Chat

    11:00 -12:00
    September 30, 2021

    Do you want to chat with your friends from across Aspire? You can by joining Julie on her regular Zoom session to catch up with their news and share yours.

    The first time you want to join the chat, contact Julie Lill and she will give you a Meeting ID number and Passcode.

    Once you have the meeting details, keep hold of them and use them every time you want to join in.

    Music Request Show

    13:30 -14:30
    September 30, 2021

    You can join the party on Mixcloud on Thursday between 1:30 and 2:30pm. Try to be prompt so you don’t miss the fun! Also, don’t forget to request your favourite songs and DJ Cally will try to play as many of them as he can.

    You can watch a recording of this live event a few days after it has ended. Just go to our Online Activities page and click the tab called ‘Music, Dance & Exercise’.

  • 01
    October 1, 2021

    Great British Ghost Hunt

    All day
    October 1, 2021-October 31, 2021

    Throughout October Aspire is taking part in the Great British Ghost Hunt.  You can join the ghost hunt in your day service, supporting living service, respite service or at home.

    You’ll find a great step-by-step guide on how to make a ghost in our AspireCBS does the Great British Ghost Hunt group (you’ll need to join the group to be able to see the guide).  There’s also all the details you and/or staff will need for creating a fun ghost hunt.

    Happy Ghost Hunting!!

    ENE Area Zoom

    10:30 -11:15
    October 1, 2021

    Ailsa Ryder (Involvement Coordinator for the ENE area) is hosting weekly Zoom meetings which are open to people who attend any of our ENE services.

    This is an opportunity for you to chat with friends and catch up on all their news. If you want to join in, you’ll need a Meeting ID and Passcode which you can get from a member of staff or any of the Involvement Coordinators (Tim, Ailsa or Caroline).

    Rock 'n' Roll Bingo

    10:30 -12:00
    October 1, 2021

    Hosted by Becci at Rothwell Day Services, this is a fun way to test your music knowledge.

    Contact Becci Barker for your Meeting ID number and passcode. Once you have the details keep hold of them and use them every time you want to join in.

    Your cards for this week’s game: Halloween

     

  • 02
    October 2, 2021

    Baking

    All day
    October 2, 2021

    This week’s recipe will be posted here soon.