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A Healthier Choice at SCB!

At this month’s Voice and Choice Council Meeting, our service users put forward a fantastic idea—introducing healthier snack options in the afternoons. They suggested they’d love to try some healthier choices, and we thought it was a brilliant idea!
To kick things off, we stocked up on a selection of fruit and rice cakes for everyone to try. As you can see from the happy faces all around, the feedback has been really positive!
Not only do these snacks taste great, but they also help avoid sugar spikes, meaning more energy and alertness throughout the afternoon instead of feeling sluggish and tired. A big well done to the Voice and Choice group for representing the voices of SCB and helping to make positive changes!

A Huge Thank You to CSGB Group

A massive thank you to CSGB Group for their generous support in donating materials for some exciting projects we have going on at the workshop.

Your kindness is truly appreciated and will make a big difference to our work!

Our staff and service users had a fantastic time visiting to collect the materials—and we especially enjoyed checking out the amazing Garden Bar!

Thank you again for your generosity and support!

Celebrating 20 Incredible Years with Linda!

We are beyond thrilled to celebrate Linda’s 20-year work anniversary with SCB!

Over the years, Linda has been a fantastic contributor to the lives of every service user and staff member she has worked with, making a huge difference with her care, dedication, and passion.

As Winston Churchill so wisely said, “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” Linda, your 20 years of giving your time, energy, and compassion have shaped countless lives at SCB, and for that, we are deeply grateful.

On Thursday, we held a special presentation to honour Linda’s incredible milestone. It was heart warming to see our service users, many of whom have directly benefited from Linda’s hard work, express their thanks and appreciation during the celebration.

Although Linda has gradually reduced her working days in recent years, her energy and commitment have never diminished.

On the days she is with us, she continues to bring her enthusiasm and make a lasting impact.

From all the staff, service users, and trustees, past and present, we want to wish Linda a massive congratulations on this huge achievement!

Thank you, Linda, for everything you’ve done and continue to do—here’s to celebrating this amazing milestone!


A Wonderful Evening with the Rotary Club of Crewe & Nantwich Weaver

SCB Trustee Chairman Adam Mellor and Manager Alex Muirhead were honoured to be invited to a recent meeting of the Rotary Club of Crewe and Nantwich Weaver.

It was a pleasure to meet with members of the club, discuss the vital work SCB does, and learn more about the amazing contributions the Rotary Club makes to our community, including their dedication to promoting education and growing the local economy.

SCB and the Rotary Club have a long-standing partnership. Over the years, we’ve proudly supported their efforts by packaging Crocus Corms for the End Polio Now campaign and creating care packages for Ukrainian refugees.

In turn, the Rotary Club has supported SCB with countless fundraising efforts, including the purchase of our warm air blower—an essential item for keeping us cosy during the winter months!

As part of the evening, we were thrilled to be presented with a cheque for £525!

This incredible donation will go a long way in supporting the work we do for our service users.

A huge thank you to all the members of the Crewe & Nantwich Weaver Rotary Club for their generosity, past, present, and future.

We’re so grateful for your ongoing support and look forward to continuing this fantastic partnership.

#ThankYou #RotaryClubSupport #SCBCommunity #MakingADifference #EndPolioNow #Gratitude #PartnershipsThatMatter

A Surprise Visit from Santa at SCB!

We had a very special visitor at the workshop this Christmas — Santa himself! Thanks to Crewe Town FC, who told him all about the amazing work we do at SCB, Santa decided to drop by and deliver some presents to our incredible service users.

While he was here, Santa couldn’t resist taking a look at what we do and even had a go at some of the jobs himself! We have to say, with most of the year off, we think Santa would make a fantastic addition to our team in the future!

A massive thank you to Santa for spreading so much joy and to Crewe Town FC for arranging this magical visit.

*To see all the pictures from the day head over to our Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/SCBspecialneeds*



Adam Mellor Appointed as SCB’s New Chair of Trustees

We are delighted to announce that Adam Mellor has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the SCB Board of Trustees.
 
Adam has been a dedicated trustee, bringing years of professional experience, knowledge, and a personal connection to SCB’s work.
Adam shared his thoughts on taking up this important role:

“I am honoured to be appointed as the Chair of the Board of Trustees. The work that the charity does means a lot to my family and me. This personal family connection and my previous experience of managing care services will ensure that I give my best to SCB. I am looking forward to working with everyone to create a prosperous future for the people we support at SCB.”
 
The entire board of trustees is excited about Adam’s appointment and confident in his leadership as SCB continues to build on its mission to support and empower our incredible service users.
 
Adam’s commitment and vision will undoubtedly drive the charity forward, ensuring continued growth and success.
 
Please join us in congratulating Adam on his well-deserved new role as Chair of Trustees!

Festive Creativity Raises £81 for SCB

We’re thrilled to share the success of our handmade Christmas cards and gift tags, which raised £81 to support the charity’s vital work!

Our service users truly embraced the festive spirit, enjoying the chance to get crafty and showcase their creativity. Their hard work resulted in beautiful designs that were not only a hit with supporters but also proudly used for SCB’s own Christmas cards sent to customers and supporters. These cards demonstrated the incredible skills and dedication of our team.

For anyone still looking for last-minute festive touches or getting prepared for next Christmas, we have a fantastic offer: grab two packs of Christmas cards (12 cards in total) and 40 gift tags for just £3.50! Don’t miss out—once they’re gone, they’re gone!

Thank you to everyone who supported this project, making it a festive and rewarding success!

A Big Thank You to Our Wonderful Supporters!

We’ve been absolutely spoilt this Christmas thanks to the generosity of our amazing supporters! A huge thank you to all the parents, carers, suppliers, and friends of SCB who have brought us an incredible array of festive delights—chocolates, biscuits, cakes, and so much more.
We’re so grateful for your kindness and have enjoyed every single moment (and every single bite)! 
Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas season—thank you for making ours so special! 

Partying in Style: Celebrating a Fantastic Year at SCB

SCB service users, staff, trustees, and invited guests came together to celebrate the end of 2024 in style at our Christmas Party, hosted at the Sydney Arms.

It was a truly memorable evening filled with joy, laughter, and plenty of dancing, with everyone dressed to impress for the occasion. Guests enjoyed a delicious buffet meal before the highlight of the evening—our annual awards presentation and speeches, celebrating the incredible successes of 2024 and looking forward to even greater achievements in 2025.

The celebrations continued well into the night, with the dance floor buzzing as everyone enjoyed a well-earned opportunity to unwind and reflect on a fantastic year.

A huge thank you to everyone who made the evening such a success. From all of us at SCB, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year—here’s to an exciting and rewarding 2025!

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