4 The Grove, Westoning, Bedfordshire

Six men call 4 The Grove home. They’re in their late 50s to 60s, each with their own routines, interests and ways of spending the week.

During the week, everyone enjoys going to Lifelong Learning in Ampthill together. Outside of that, days are shaped around the things each person enjoys, from quiet time at home to getting out and about.

You’ll often find people at one of the local pubs. They’re well known there, and on a warm evening, it’s not unusual to see them sitting out in the beer garden together.

A little more about everyone:

Jeremy loves horses. Every week he goes riding at Little Rides in Flitwick, and sometimes others go along too. He also enjoys watching Laurel and Hardy.

Paul enjoys long train journeys. He’ll happily travel back and forth between Bletchley and Bedford, watching the world go by. He also loves trips to the beach.

Dale spends time listening to music on his record player. He’s a big fan of dogs and looks forward to his regular Monday lunch at the pub.

Richard enjoys getting out and about and going to different social clubs, especially discos. He doesn’t use many words to communicate, but he’s clear about the things he likes - including Postman Pat and a pint of Guinness. He also spends time with his sister.

Mick enjoys country walks and often heads out to Emberton Park. He likes going out for lunch and takes things at his own pace.

Elvis loves music, airplanes and walks in the countryside, and loves spending time with his family, who he sees regularly.

There’s always something going on at 4 The Grove, whether that’s heading out, sitting with music, or meeting up at the pub.

“Hi, I’m April, and welcome to 4, The Grove, which is where MacIntyre was first founded! I’ve been with MacIntyre for over 10 years when I first started as a support worker in Flitwick, but my first experience with MacIntyre was when I was at school! I did some work experience with the Lifelong Learning team in Ampthill and absolutely loved it!

At 4 The Grove, people are at the heart of everything we do, and it is incredibly rewarding supporting people to live the lives they want to. It’s taken us all on some amazing adventures together – like Disneyland Paris.

We build genuine close-knit relationships and connections with the people we support as we become an extended part of each other’s families.” - April Hobden

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