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Comco has supported Sayasha for three years during which she has made such great progress that she doesn’t need our help any more! As well as learning to maintain her flat she has become a mum and has taken to her new role extremely well. She called into Head Office to show us her lovely baby, Paisley who was very happy to give everyone a smile and a cuddle.

Morgan is a gentleman we support at Edgworth who is becoming something of a high flyer. Recently his college work on Disability Access at Sports Stadia was the feather of a double page spread in the Bolton Wanderers Programme. Morgan is a Football fanatic following Wanderers home and away with his Dad, Stephen. Not only that he has travelled to the Euros in France last year and in 2014 he had the amazing experience of watching the World Cup in Brazil. He is pictured at the famous Maracana Stadium.

Elaine tried out the new bus service from Leigh to Manchester. She found the driver very accommodating welcoming her and even allowing her to travel for free without a bus pass.

James was a very helpful assistant to Alan, Liz and Phil on the Comco stand at Bolton University’s Volunteer Fair. As well as promoting Comco Support Services and Training Centre, it was an opportunity to remind local people what an excellent service we have in Shopmobility on Topps Way. Comco seeks volunteers to help with all our projects

The new Activity Room at Comco’s Head Office, The Courtyard, is now fully functional. Service-Users can get a free brew, listen to music, watch DVD’s, do Jigsaws and other table-top activities. Computer games and a Desk Top Computer will be available soon.

Don’t forget to let us know if you have anything you would like to donate for the room. It is open Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 4.30pm.

Comco’s Football Group had a cheap day out at the National Football Museum in Manchester. Jumping on the train with their passes, the group found the free admission at the Museum allowed them enough spare cash for a meal at the cafe. The group included fans of Wanderers, United, Liverpool, Blackburn Rovers, Watford and even St. Jonhstone.

Next up is a visit to Manchester United’s Stadium Tour on 15^th May. Meanwhile Adam, Paul and Simon enjoyed free tickets for the Wanderers game against Chesterfield. Although it ended 0 -0 they enjoyed their day.

Comco now has a thrilling music group which has broad tastes.In December the group enjoyed an Elvis Tribute Act at Dunscar. Then in March they took in a Jazz Night at Harvey’s Cafe Bar.Next it’s a proper rock festival at Boltfest, Queens Park, just £3.50 for a ticket on Sunday 28^th May, Bank Holiday weekend.

Anthony and Jeffrey got together with support workers, Rick and Andy, for a great day out at Manchester Science Museum.

Darren Court tenants Richard and Simon have become regulars at a new gym which runs special classes for people with disabilities. Organisers at xi:xi Focus are hard task masters and really put people through their paces.

WAVE Outdoor Adventure Group hosted another climbing Wall opportunity for Comco, this time at Bolton One. Stewart and the two service-users, James and Paul, tested themselves on the challenging wall. Picture of Paul climbing

If you would like to join any of the activities mentioned in the newsletter, please let your support worker know, or you can ring Karina - 862737 or Phil - 360220