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Blog – David’s Marathon Experience

by | April 28, 2023 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

"Three years ago I decided I wanted to take on the challenge of running the London Marathon. I started training and was lucky enough to get a place with Orchard Vale Trust. Then, like all of us...
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Interview: Ben’s Camino Trek

by | February 28, 2023 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

I had a chat with former Trustee Ben Lumley-Smith and discussed his upcoming trip to Spain where he will be taking on the Camino. Ben is raising funds for OVT and British Heart Foundation after...
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What’s Your 22?

by | February 7, 2022 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Tuesday 22nd February 2022 is a day colloquially being referred to as ‘Twosday’, and we’ve decided to celebrate this with a challenge inspired by twos. We are challenging you to post an image or...
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Julie’s Giving Story

by | November 22, 2021 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Julie has been with the Trust since 2004, when she started as a Relief Worker at East Court. She fell in love with the place during her many visits with the previous manager to set up some dance...
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Mike’s Story

by | November 11, 2021 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

There’s nothing Mike loves more than exploring the world on his bike. He’s well-placed to do it, as his home Northcroft is in an area of outstanding natural beauty, surrounded by rolling hills and...
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Kirsty’s Hive Story

by | November 3, 2021 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Before coming to Orchard Vale Trust, Kirsty felt like she was going backwards. After leaving school, she didn’t have people her own age to spend time with or talk to. She spent most of her days at...
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A Day to Celebrate the Joy of Giving

by | November 3, 2021 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

There’s something about giving to others that just makes us feel good. In fact, a 2008 study by Harvard Business School found that giving money to someone else makes us happier than spending it on...
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Trustee Rosie Parr’s Giving Story

by | October 29, 2021 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

I became a trustee of OVT in 2016 and as someone with little previous experience of supporting adults with learning disabilities it has been a privilege for me in this volunteer role to find out...
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Welcome Millie – Our New Trust Fundraiser

by | September 17, 2021 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

"I’m so excited to be joining OVT as a Trust Fundraiser. I’ve previously worked in marketing, content writing and research, and I have always enjoyed being in positions that focus on creatively...
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Exclusive: Geoff on Art & Creativity

by | June 14, 2021 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

For many people with a learning disability and their families, getting creative has been a way to stay connected and positive through the challenges of last year. Therefore, Learning Disability Week...
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What’s Your 22?

What’s Your 22?

by | Feb 7, 2022 |

Tuesday 22nd February 2022 is a day colloquially being referred to as ‘Twosday’, and we’ve decided to celebrate this with a challenge inspired by twos. We are challenging you to post an image or...

read more
Julie’s Giving Story

Julie’s Giving Story

by | Nov 22, 2021 |

Julie has been with the Trust since 2004, when she started as a Relief Worker at East Court. She fell in love with the place during her many visits with the previous manager to set up some dance...

read more
Mike’s Story

Mike’s Story

by | Nov 11, 2021 |

There’s nothing Mike loves more than exploring the world on his bike. He’s well-placed to do it, as his home Northcroft is in an area of outstanding natural beauty, surrounded by rolling hills and...

read more
Kirsty’s Hive Story

Kirsty’s Hive Story

by | Nov 3, 2021 |

Before coming to Orchard Vale Trust, Kirsty felt like she was going backwards. After leaving school, she didn’t have people her own age to spend time with or talk to. She spent most of her days at...

read more

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