Henshaws: Recent Episodes
Henshaws
We're a charity committed to helping people living with sight loss and disability, as well as their families.
Our specialists provide life-changing support and skill development across the North of England. Hear from people who use our services and our specialist staff as they explain how we make a difference.
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Part of our independence for young people course 'I Can Do It' is learning how to develop positive social relationships. We create ‘Friend Adverts’ from discussions about what we would like from a friend as well as the type of friend we want to be. Here’s one of our recent friend adverts; we think it’s great! #HenshawsStories
Listen to one of our young service users, Alice, talking about our new three year IMCYP project, funded by Children in Need. Find out why you should get involved and be inspired!
Arts & Crafts Centre through our visitors eyes #henshawsstories #visitknaresborough #familyfun #socialenterprise
A visit to the Arts & Crafts Centre from Leeds Childrens VI group
Henshaws #VI #VisitToHenshaws #Arts&Crafts
Hear from Rachel Spencer, one of Henshaws Triathlon Team, as they prepare for their forthcoming Triathlon on 11th May 2014! Rachel has a learning disability and volunteers in our Arts & Crafts Centre cafe and workshops, as well as training for the triathlon. You can sponsor the triathlon team here: http://www.justgiving.com/Henshaws-Society-for-Blind-People-triathlon
disabilitysport #triathlon #artsandcrafts #disability
Henshaws Arts & Crafts Centre is thrilled to present the world première of our le Tour de France song. Art Makers and staff have turned Francophile, with harmonies, harmonicas and tambourines!
TourdeFrance #leTour#KnaresboroughNow #Henshaws
Maggie Harrison is Patient Support Team Leader for Henshaws at the Royal Eye Hospital. Here she gives an insight into what she does and the different patients she supports each day.
Andrew (a Housing & Support tenant) chats with us about why he came to Henshaws, and how Bill (his personal assistant) helps him develop his independence.
Henshaws #Housing #VisualImpairment #NewSkills
Listen to the Tuesday Social Group singing along to music and a short interview with Marian who explains why she enjoys coming to the group. The Tuesday Social Group is every Tuesday, 1.30 – 3.30pm at Manchester Resource Centre. It's an afternoon for friends to meet and enjoy quizzes, games, music and the odd pub lunch.
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Hear Maria, Arts & Crafts Centre Manager summing up her week as social media ambassador, sharing the real stories of our Art Makers. #HenshawsStories #Diversity #HenshawsArts&Crafts #Handmade@Henshaws
Guy started at Henshaws on a work placement and is now a paid member of staff. He tells us what Henshaws means to him. #HenshawsStories #employability #Diverseworkforce
'What is so wonderful about a venue like this is that people with learning disabilities are taking a lead - it's really so inspiring!' #HenshawsStories
Listen to Henshaws volunteer Steph, at our volunteer Christmas party in Manchester, as she explains why she got involved and why everyone else should!
Phil Webster, Sports Centre Manager at Henshaws College explains how important it is for our students to take part in competitions like the Special Olympics
Four of our College students tell us about their experiences at the regional Special Olympic swimming competition in Harrogate.
Micheal is visually impaired and an avid reader. He tells us how his iPad is a life line for him.
assistivetechnology #iPad #visuallyimpaired #blind
Our Gillian Lawrence Award winner, John Edgley, at our #BFSball - telling us about what the award means to him. #BFSball #BFSball
Henshaws Skillstep student Bev Stoddart talks about her sight loss and how this course, supported by the Big Lottery Fund, is helping her.
Henshaws Skillstep student Kevin Ball, talks about his sight loss and how this course, supported by the Big Lottery Fund, is helping him.
henshaws #blind #VisualImpairment #skillstep #student
Carla talks about how the Skillstep Course, supported by the Big Lottery Fund, has helped her.