MyLife News

My Life is creating a space at our base in Standish in which people who need support because of problems associated with their age, an illness or disability can connect together. One area we are on a mission to develop is a sensory garden: a relaxing space where particularly children, young people and adults with complex needs, can explore, relax and just be themselves.

If everyone in our community gave us a plant to care for, we could create an amazing community sensory garden. So we are asking people to bring plants that ignite the senses through smell, touch, taste, or even make a lively sound. We need as many plants/ cuttings for our BIG PLANT OUT on 2nd July, so please help to spread the word. You can drop off your plants at Thompson House Equestrian Centre, off Pepper Lane, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0PP. Or, if you can’t drop off we can collect – phone 01257 472900.

Thank you!

Our next Pathways to Employment course starts in June. It’s not too late to apply – contact suzanne@my-life.org.uk for more details.

Join us on Friday, 29 May 2015 to celebrate the launch of our eco farm. We’ve got some great entertainment, including Chonkinfeckle and starts from our 3-day Mixit workshops.

Tickets are £10 and include supper. Phone 01257 472900, or call in for tickets.

Mid March sees the start of our new drama groups for children, young people and adults of all ages and abilities.

Starting Thursday, 19 March and then every Thursday from 7pm to 9pm, will be our drama group for adults. It’s just £5 per person and it’s a great way to develop your confidence, meet new people and have fun!

Starting Saturday, 21 March and then every Saturday from 2pm to 4pm, will be our drama group for children and young people. It’s from ages 8+ (although under 8s can come along if parents stay with them). Again, it’s just £5 per child.

Both drama groups are being facilitated by Emma Moore and Daniel Carmichael of Blank Space Theatre.

To book, give us a bell on 01257 472900 or email info@my-life.org.uk

Make sure you book the kids in for our great May half term activities.

Movie Makers is the theme for our May half term activities, 25-29 May 2015. All ages and abilities are welcome, and activities include: recording our own theme tune, discovering the secrets of Indiana Jones, learning all about famous food and drinks, and being involved in a real live performance. Just £5 per day per child.

On 27-29 May, we are teaming up with MIXIT, an international renown theatre company from the North East, who will coach your child over 3 days to deliver a BIG musical extravaganza on the evening of Friday, 29 May (venue to be confirmed). It’s a brilliant opportunity to learn and be part of a spectacular all-singing, all-dancing cast, in front of a real audience! All ages and abilities welcome.

Have we got a treat for the kids this Easter!

Our Easter Ozzy Fun school holiday activities (30 March to 10 April, excluding the bank holiday weekend) include: bushcraft, orienteering, setting up a rock band, cooking an Ozzy BBQ, taking part in traditional Easter festivities, being part of an amazing theatre company performance and much more!

Our BIG Easter Ozzy BBQ is on 10 April from 7pm to 9pm. For just £5 per person, including food, you can join us for an Australian BBQ, easter egg hunt, singing by the fire pit, play some Ozzy music and games, then eat some amazing bush tucker! To round things off, you and the kids will be able to watch a performance from our very own team of Ozzy actors, dancers and singers.

As usual, booking is essential.