A DAY centre for adults with learning disabilities has celebrated its seventh birthday by throwing a party and open day for service users and the local community.
Karaoke, buffet food and refreshments were the order of the day at the Freedom Day Centre in South Littleton as it marked another milestone on July 10 in its inspiring history on July 10.
A birthday surprise was revealed on the day in the form of a new 17-seater minibus in green and yellow livery that will be put to good use for days out.
The popular non-profit organisation offers a range of educational, therapeutic and social opportunities for individuals with additional needs aged 16 and over.
What started out in a rented room at the Royal British Legion club in Badsey in 2017 by centre manager and founder Tracey Hemming, now occupies its own refurbished premises in a former Quaker meeting house.
It recently opened a new extension to the back of the building on Shinehill Lane providing the venue with a bigger main hall, new kitchen and cafe which is open to the public Monday to Thursday.
A revamped garden area is now enjoyed with furniture donated by Blue Diamond Home and Garden centre at The Valley.
Director Aaron Porter said: “It was a milestone to remember and a day of looking back over the years to remember the important steps along the way. Everyone was very happy and enjoyed the day and it was a great way to get family members and all our friends from the village together to celebrate with us.”
Freedom Day Centre currently supports between 80 to 90 individuals aged 19 to 72 from surrounding towns including Evesham, Redditch and Stratford.
It also owns a static holiday caravan in Devon which provides a respite service and enables service users to enjoy an affordable accessible holiday.
