Author: lisa-woakes

A cinema lover’s surprise awaited Tim Bartlett, when he arrived for work at Services for Independent Living’s (SIL) offices in Leominster on Wednesday.

Tim, who is celebrating his 40^th birthday, was greeted by other members of the SIL Family with cards and a hamper full of cinema vouchers, popcorn and chocolates.

Tim who has cleaned the offices for SIL for over thirteen years is an avid film fan and was delighted by his unexpected, but very welcome, gift. He can’t wait to check out the film listings and start planning a few nights out.

SIL, a Disability Confident Leader, challenges attitudes towards disability; removed barriers to disabled people and those with long term health conditions in the workplace; and ensures that disabled people in its workplace have the opportunity to fulfil their potential. After 27 years of working in the county SIL has an excellent record of supporting disabled people to remain independent and in 2023 was voted Care Employer of the Year.

Mount Snowdon holds no fears for an intrepid team of walkers from Services for Independent Living (SIL) who will be climbing its peak in May to raise funds for the Leominster based charity.

SIL supports a number of disabled and older people across the county and Walk with SIL is raising money which will directly benefit service users. The team, led by Millie Davies and Lydia Lawrence, has been training since last Autumn and has secured sponsorship from Leominster companies 7One7 Engineering, Frank H Dale Ltd and The Rotary Club.

Fundraising has had a huge boost thanks to the generosity of Luctonian Vixens who collected an amazing £1,448.68 during two events in Morrisons Leominster; cycling 200 miles on a static bike and a stepathon, completing 3560 steps, the height of Snowdon. To date Walk with SIL has raised £3,284 toward special events and projects.

Together with Simon, the team’s woolly mascot, training is gaining pace, with climbs up Brown Clee Hill, Pen Y Fan and Shobdon woods already completed. As the day approaches the team will be increasing their footsteps and be getting more miles under their belts. 

If you would like to support Walk for SIL, we would welcome your sponsorship. Visit https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/services-for-independent-living?utm_term=Qpr3GEzNA to donate on our Just Giving page.