A year of big wins, new skills, and proud moments at Talkback
From building bookshelves and performing pantos to running cafés and tackling modern slavery through theatre – 2024/25 was a year to remember. Our members didn’t just attend sessions. They took centre stage, gained confidence, built friendships, found their voice, and developed skills that last a lifetime. In our Annual Review of our Personal Development and […]
The Accessible Workshop
Each person works from clear, structured plans on commissioned and bespoke projects. The income generated is reinvested into the enterprise or used to support our charitable partners. We also offer the opportunity to gain qualifications through NOCN accredited courses. These range from Entry Level 3 to Level 2 in Carpentry and Joinery. Additionally, we actively […]
Work Experience Groups
Each group combines practical experience with theory-based sessions to help you identify the most suitable pathway for the future. Whether it be volunteering or paid work. Our partnerships with Discover Bucks Museum, the National Paralympic Heritage Trust in Aylesbury and The Mustard Seed Cafe and Food Hub in High Wycombe, enable members to build the […]
The Elfie Selfies
Some of our members of The Accessible Workshop popped in to take advantage of the clever work one of our Arts Groups prepared and got themselves a Christmas selfie. Fully getting into the Christmas spirit, it’s wonderful to see two of our groups combining! Say cheese (or maybe sprouts)?
Tennis Champions at Talkback
Did you see all the previous tennis champions yesterday at Wimbledon as the world’s most famous tennis tournament celebrated 100 years of the Centre Court? Well, we have our own tennis champions at Talkback. As Wimbledon enters its second week, it seems like the perfect time to share our own tennis news. At Talkback, over […]
Thank you gifts made for the Lady Ryder Memorial Garden
They wanted to thank the Garden for partnering with Talkback and in doing so, helping them to be actively involved in horticulture. Our Personal Development and Skills program develop work experience placements as they recognise the importance and benefits of work skills or work activities. These are only possible due to local organisations being open […]
A great experience at the Healthy Living Centre
The HLC is a community hub focussed on supporting the local wards of Southcourt and Walton Court in Aylesbury. A place where people can hire to run groups or host meetings, the HLC also holds events for the community and runs a café and charity shop. Every Wednesday between 10.30am- 2.00pm our team have been […]
Serving up work experience at All Saints Church
Three members of our Personal Development Skills (PDS) programme, Lifestyles group, have been taking part in a work experience placement at the Mustard Seed café at All Saints Church in High Wycombe. Every Tuesday they’ve been busy at work, taking orders, making hot drinks, taking payments, clearing and washing up. With placements such as these […]
Energise members face a rainbow challenge
We all know how to sing a rainbow, but do you know how important it is to eat one? Well, our Energise members found out by taking part in the rainbow challenge. They had a great time making their own food rainbow. Whilst also thinking of lots of colourful fruit and veg they could add […]
Talkback supports Shout out for SEND conference
Talkback were delighted to take part in the Shout out for SEND conference last Wednesday. Hosted by Buckinghamshire Council, this free event took place at Adams Park and focussed on ‘Preparation for Adulthood’. The conference aimed to support young people with learning disabilities to be as ready as they can be for adulthood. The young […]
Growing for Wellbeing Week
Growing for Wellbeing Week Those who Garden together, Grow together. This can be said for Talkback’s talented bunch of gardeners from our Community Living and Lifestyles Group. This week, we are celebrating National Growing for Wellbeing Week. It’s hosted by Life at No 27, a social enterprise based in Oxfordshire. The week is a celebration […]
Good News Story – Darron’s Leap
Darron has made an incredible journey recently. Initially Darron did not feel comfortable speaking on the phone however now he is feeling confident enough within a couple of months to join a Disco Dance session and show us all what a fantastic dancer he is! Staff never gave up on him and knew he […]
