A Stockport community service has celebrated its 30th anniversary at a birthday party with friends, past and present.
Newbridge, which is run by North West charity the Together Trust, is a community day service for people with learning difficulties offering a diverse range of exciting and varied activities for people aged 18 to 30.
The sun shone on the birthday celebrations which saw staff and people who have accessed the service come together to mark the special occasion with a party filled with singing, dancing and reminiscing over the past three decades.
Francesca Packman, Team Leader at Newbridge said: “The 30th anniversary celebrations were a huge success. All the staff and young people had fun and it was a really memorable day. I’m proud to be part of the Newbridge service.”
Ben, who accesses the day service, said: “I liked the food, the music and the dancing. I like being with my friends.”
Newbridge supports around 70 people with a range of activities including bowling, singing and signing, swimming, art and cycling.
Francesca added: “The staff are really proud of seeing the young people grow and develop and the majority of the people over 30 chose to transition to SK30 in Portwood which opened in January 2012.
“We have had lots of parties over the years which the young people love. The young people are asking me when the next party is going to be!”
A Stockport community service, the Together Trust offer special education, residential care and fostering to over 2,300 young people and adults each year.
For more information on Newbridge and Together Trust services, visit www.togethertrust.org.uk or call 0161 283 4848.
Pictured are past and present service users, staff, friends and family at the event.
