The Olive Garden’s annual music festival in Standish has proven so popular, that this year it’s going to be bigger than ever! Additional parking is being provided at Thompson House Equestrian Centre, with capacity for over 800 vehicles. And from there, a shuttle bus will be available or it’s just a short 5 minute walk back to The Olive Garden to hear some of the best local bands in the North West and beyond.

Overnight parking is available and tickets are available from The Olive Garden website at www.ogstandish.co.uk

Both our Standish and Leigh sites will be closed on Monday, 2 May and Monday, 30 May 2016 for the Bank Holiday, and will re-open the following day. If you normally attend on Mondays and would like to attend on a different day instead of the Bank Holiday Monday, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can make sure there is adequate support in place.

My Life @ Future Steps – phone 01942 487854
My Life @ Thompson House Equestrian Centre – phone 01257 472900

Please note: If you choose to do this, you will need to make the appropriate arrangements with your transport provider.

To acknowledge The Queen’s 90th Birthday, we are hosting a Royal Street Party on Sunday, 5 June to celebrate Her Majesty’s life over the last 90 years.

It will include a royal buffet, which resonates with what the finest people ate at the coronation celebration meal. There will also be live music, dancing, fun and games, as well as a chance to see the coronation art work from across the local community.

It’s taking place at our Standish base at Thompson House Equestrian Centre from 1pm to 4.30pm. Everyone is welcome, cost is just £2.50 per person to cover the cost of the food (free for children under 5 years).

Please note: This is a ticket only event. To buy your ticket, call in at either our Standish or Leigh base. Or, send a cheque with a self-addressed envelope and we will post out to you.

My Life will have an information stand at Wigan Council’s Transition and Beyond event on 12 April, from 1pm to 6.30pm. It’s a free information day for young people with disabilities and their families.

We will be bringing with us lots of information about all the activities we have available at both our Standish and Leigh sites, as well as the short breaks we provide.

Some of our learners from our Leigh site will also be serving refreshments, so don’t be shy pop over and say hello!

Cloverfield Connect are delivering this training at My Life from 9am to 4pm on 11 and 12 May 2016. It aims to support people who wish to learn more about the new advocacy role and to prepare advocates who will be delivering advocacy under the Care Act. This 2-day course covers:

• Key changes introduced by the Care Act
• Who is eligible to receive advocacy support
• The advocacy role within assessment, care and support planning, review and safe guarding processes
• The practicalities of delivering the services (including supporting carers, young people in transition, people with   fluctuating capacity)
• How the role interacts with IMCA and IMHA

The cost is just £225 for the 2-days.

Please note:
My Life cannot accept bookings by phone.
You must book and pay for your place(s) through the Eventbrite website.

My Life will close for the Easter break at 4pm on Thursday, 24 March, and will re-open at 9am on Tuesday, 29 March 2016.

Please note:
There will be no sessions on Saturday, 26 March.