Consultation Event Great Yarmouth Town Hall 3 rd July 2013
Our Vision A new home for Centre 81 Skills & Activities Centre Door-to-Door Community Transport Service
Our Vision Skills & Activities Centre Not a Day Centre Fully accessible ‘South Mimms service station’ Fun, fun, fun. A place to be yourself. Developing skills – promoting independence Putting disability into context – increased confidence Making life changing decisions - Achieving aspirations Working with individuals, families, others
Our Vision Door-to-Door Community Transport Service Fully accessible service Shopping, education, theatre, garden centres … Greater independence Supporting relationships with family and friends, Reduced reliance on statutory services Volunteers Our members enjoy being part of their community
Our Vision To extend and expand an holistic service to our members, and provide them with more opportunities in the community
Our Vision A community resource for everyone in Gt Yarmouth Fully-accessible shared facilities for partners Offices Meeting Rooms Administration Recreation
Why? Centre 81 has outgrown its current site Waiting list for members Accommodation is old and inadequate Equipment needs upgrading We must address the challenges facing our community... and embrace the opportunities
Where? Mildred Stone House, Lawn Avenue
Where? Mildred Stone House Centre 81
Advantages Five times the size of our current premises Room to grow Room to share Prominent site Great for raising our profiles Great for reaching more people
Where are we? Negotiations with Norse Care Meetings with councillors and officers Discussions with commissioning bodies Survey for valuation Discussions with architect Experienced fundraiser & project manager Business planning
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A new vision for our communities