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Pumpkin Picking
What a fantastic morning we have had at Grange Farm picking pumpkins and feeding the animals. We would like to thank staff at Grange Farm for a warm welcome and
Survival Cooking
No pots, no pans, no problem! In our survival setting our attendees have learned how to make fire, health and safety around a fire as well as how to cook
Thank-you Wigan Timber Ltd
We would like to thank Wigan Timber Ltd for their kind donations of timber over the years. Their continued support has helped our attendees to create many wood products that
Home-Grown Produce at STEPScic
Delicious home-grown fruit and vegetables, picked straight from our polytunnels and raised beds. Our green fingered gardening group have gained a great sense of accomplishment from producing a fantastic array
Curious Critters Visit
We were delighted to have welcomed Curious Critters to Ashland House this morning. Our attendees thoroughly enjoyed getting up close to a range of exotic animals for a fun, educational
New Wood Workshop Opens
We are proud to be able to announce the opening of our new wood workshop at our location at Ashland House Ince. In one location we can offer real life
Vehicle Cleaning Work Experience at STEPScic
We are pleased to be able to offer real life work experience for those attendees who are interested in vehicle cleaning. In 2019 Alex (seen in this post with Tom)
Wildlife Photography
Our recently developed wildlife area has been a source of inspiration for our photography group. Getting up close with frogs, spiders, slugs, snails and insects has enabled our attendees to
Vehicle Cleaning Work Experience at STEPScic
We are pleased to be able to offer real life work experience for those attendees who are interested in vehicle cleaning. In 2019 Alex (seen in this post with Tom)
Wildlife Photography
Our recently developed wildlife area has been a source of inspiration for our photography group. Getting up close with frogs, spiders, slugs, snails and insects has enabled our attendees to
Floristry Skills
Our aspiring florists have been developing their colour co-ordination and creativity skills in order to create these stunning floral arrangements. These ever changing designs always provide a beautiful finishing touch
Success Story
Huge congratulations to Matthew for achieving his primary goal! In 2019 Matthew told us that his primary goal was ‘to work in a café, making and serving drinks’. To enable
Real life work experience at STEPScic.
It’s fantastic to see STEPScic attendees gaining real life work experience. Serving the community of businesses at Ashland House and general public, Ashland coffee house is open for both sitting
Ashland Coffee House Opening 2nd August 2021.
Hannah and Jordan have this week started their induction and training. Hannah has become familiar with the duties and responsibilities required on reception at Ashland House whilst Jordan has learned
Cafe and Wildlife Garden Art
Art work for Ashland Café and our wildlife garden have been produced with attendees demonstrating excellent fine motor skills. The art work looks fantastic and we are excited at seeing
Football and rugby
Football and rugby have been the focus of our sport sessions this week. Attendees have taken part in a range of warm up exercises before playing games to develop their