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A DAY resource centre for adults with learning difficulties is set to launch a new outreach programme to support members at home and in the workplace thanks to a grant. The Open Door Centre in Swindon has been awarded almost £11,800 to cover the costs of an outreach worker from Wiltshire Community Foundation’s Coronavirus Response and Recovery Fund. The fund has distributed more than £1.5 million through more than 300 grants. A £100,000 donation to the fund from the Oakfield housing development in Swindon, sponsored by Nationwide, was used for the Open Door Centre grant. The centre, which meets at St Barnabas Church Hall in Gorse Hill, is eagerly waiting to see if all restrictions are lifted next month so it can welcome back every member five days a week.
Tracie Gooch has taught Latin-style dance at Tracie’s Latin Club (TLC) for 25 years. Currently based in St Barnabas Church Hall on Lodge Road, her students showed their appreciation by commissioning a custom-made mosaic plaque, made by prolific local artist Will Rosie a.k.a Mr Mosaic. Tracie described the gift as “wonderful,” adding that her enjoyment in the role has come from seeing people improve as dancers. She said: “Over the years it has been the most thrilling experience to see people have so much fun and go from zero to hero on the dance floor. “In many ways it has been even more rewarding to see people blossom in other ways, such as gaining an inner confidence, make lots of new friends and generally help with mental wellbeing.”