Comments from 2011
'Appreciate
talking with and seeing other people I otherwise won`t be able to
meet up with' (Mums & Tots)
'Space
to run around and play with other children, lots of space to play' (Mums & Tots)
'Adult
friendships and a chance for child to socialise too. I enjoy
the variety of crafts/toys/songs - it's perfect for child's age' (Mums & Tots)
'Feel
like I'm not on my own' (The Bridge)
'Normally
end up in hospital at this time of year with bad chest and having
somewhere to come that is warm and something to eat keeps me going
and has kept me out of hospital' (The Bridge)
'Outside
agencies here have helped' (The Bridge)
'It
is always welcoming, friendly and it is always nice to come here for
food, showers and good company' (The Bridge and Your Space)
'Interpersonal
skills - learning about people's lives. Help me spiritually to get
involved with people.' (Your Space)
'We
have been able to build up all the elements of our aims over the
year. The staff and volunteers are always helpful and keen to support
us and the clients.' Hep C Trust
'Getting
to know people, making friends' (Young at Heart)'Slow
but steady. All have small weight losses, but they value that it has
prevented them from gaining. People have made permanent progress in
terms of changing their habits.' (Your Weight)
'Phone
use helped find strong job possibility' (The Bridge)
'Using
shower is very helpful as have no hot water at home' (The Bridge)
'Given furniture. Better, have stuff in flat now. Very happy with support.' (Support Workers)
'Feels
very needed (in Julia's group). Enjoys all aspects of her roles at
CJC.' (Betty, volunteer)
'It was a great experience, the knowledge I got from there is really helping me a lot in my placements. The Centre was a great place to work in, this include all the employees and the kinds of challenges you met every day.'(Volunteer)