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Welcome to our fabulous Grow & Go Project situated on Cannock Chase! This was the first project of its type in the area and to this day remains a fantastic opportunity for our members.
Our project runs on a Monday and a Tuesday in the tranquil setting of Cannock Chase from 9am -3pm. We offer transport to and from the project either side of these times through our fleet vehicles or you can make your own way up to us! At the Grow & Go Project you'll find lots of opportunities to plant and grow fruit and vegetables in our massive polytunnel or in the allotment style beds, all forms of garden maintainance and upkeep, help out with numerous conservation projects including tree re-planting sessions, tidying up the footpaths around the visitors centre and car parks, and seasonal wood work items......the list is endless. We also celebrate many annual UK and world events through our creative members. We have our unique base of The Cabin (heated) where our members have their own lockers, can eat their lunch, make a drink or undertake activities should the weather take a turn for the worst. We have an onsite toilet adjacent to the Cabin that includes a hand sanitiser. Our members also look after their health and well being by taking part in either a gentle or rigorous afternoon walk in the idylic countryside that is Cannock Chase!
Rockspur CIC's ethos and values run through every service including at the Grow & Go Project
Independence
Our members are supported by our staff to maintain, improve or gain as much independence as possible through a variety of ways including group support and 1:1 staffing. Members are encouraged and supported in all their daily activities and routines, this includes tasks such as handling their money, making their own drinks, planning their own sessions, problem solving, team work, valuing their own personal care as well taking an interest in their own health and well being.
Community Inclusion
From day one in 2008 to the present day, here at the Grow & Go Project our Community Facilitators ensure our members take a full and active roll in their local community by being a visible, valuable presence. Our Members are front and centre, getting involved with environmental projects via the Cannock Chase Rangers, helping keep the pathways and car parks around Marquis Drive Visitors Centre clear. Members actively take part in running stalls stocked with their handmade items when different events are hosted by Cannock Chase District Council or The Forestry Commission.
Choice & Control
This is a huge area for us at Rockspur CIC. Our members are always encouraged to make all their day to day choices as independently as possible. Our members plan their sessions at the Grow & Go Project rigourously, evaluating the progress and outcome of these and are supported by our Community Facilitators in doing every aspect of this. Our members created our motto many years ago, which we now use as our mission statement. It has become the heart of the service we provide, not only at the Grow & Go Project but throughout all our sites.
Our ethos here at Rockspur CIC is our members are to remain
To provide a safe environment for adults with learning disabilities to make a reality of their person centred plans. We aim to promote independence & individual self determination. We will endeavor to champion the rights & entitlements of those with learning disabilities. Rockspur CIC actively promotes citizenship and the value of individual people within their local and wider communities, ensuring that participation is continously encouraged and supported.
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