New disability services in Fratton will be so much fun

The Gigbuddies team at the opening celebrations of new social enterpise Make in Fratton, Portsmouth (171176-115)

Live music, a fashion show and even a bake-off helped launch a great new service for disabled people.

The Aldingbourne Trust, which has premises in Cornwall Road, Fratton, has set up Make which teaches people new skills and gives them the chance to use them in the community.

And Gig Buddies is a befriending service where participants are matched to volunteers who have the same interests.

The Lord Mayor of Portsmouth Councillor Ken Ellcome was invited to officially launch the new services.

The incredible celebration cake for the opening of Make (171176-111)

Make is open six days a week between 9.30am and 4.30pm. It currently has several vacancies for adults with disabilities. Anyone interested in joining the team should e-mail [email protected].

For more information go to aldingbournetrust.co.uk.

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