Wigan disability organisation opens the doors to something special!
Not-for-profit community group More Than Words is celebrating their first year of relocating to Sovereign Business Park in Ince, with an open day on Saturday February 28 to showcase the range of support they provide for people of all ages with disabilities and autism.
More Than Words was set up in 2011. They provide a wide range of creative and educational activities, such as dance and drama, musical theatre, singing, crafting, accessible sports, work experience opportunities, and healthy lifestyle activities.
Managing director Sue Seager said:
"It's hard to believe that it’s been a whole year since we moved into our new premises.
"So much has happened and we can’t wait to share with everyone where we are up to and how far we've come in the last 12 months.
"As well as inviting our existing students and their families and friends, we are extending a big welcome to those who are interested in a place at More Than Words in the future, their parents/carers, health and social care professionals, and the wider community.
"There are opportunities to join in some of our creative workshops, chat about what we have to offer, watch some of our wonderful performances, and enjoy our special day."
The building will be officially opened by Couns David Molyneux and Chris Ready at 1pm, followed by a special screening of The Journey So Far.
Then, a programme of free activities kicks off from 1.30pm to 4pm, where everyone that wants to can join in (places are limited to 15 for each workshop).
Activities include drama, dance, drumming, sing and sign, arts and crafts, and much more. There's also opportunities to have a tour around the building and speak to staff about More Than Words, Danspiration, the 'Real Work Programme', Snapdragon children's service, Bom-Ta-Bom, and the out of hours social activities.
Between 5pm and 6pm the group will be showcasing performances from dance, drama, drumming, sing and sign, plus there will be the premiere of their new performance, entitled Puppet Plots.
Then from 6pm to 7pmthere will be a special one-hour Boogie Nights disco to end the event.
Everyone is welcome, no need to book (although booking is recommended for workshops). The address is Unit B Sovereign Business Park, Kingscroft Court, Ince, Wigan, WN1 3AP. Free parking is available. Further information about More Than Words is available on the website at www.morethanwordsadvocacy.co.uk
For more information about the open day or to book a place on one of the workshops, phone Stacey on 01942 735426 or email [email protected]