My name is Anthony.  I retired from a career in the aerospace industry in late 2012 and trained as a PROMISE mentor/independent visitor soon thereafter.  Since mid-2013 I have been Jim’s independent visitor.  Jim is in care with a lovely, long-term foster family.  He is now 14 years old.  We meet every couple of weeks. .

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Forest School Day Six children and their Independent Visitor’s took part in a Forest School activity funded by STAR and provided by Kaye from Holly & Hawthorn.  This took place at the Somerset Earth Science Centre and the group learnt how to build their own campfire, which they used to.

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Several groups of looked after children had some new experiences during the summer holidays

with thanks to support from   STAR and facilitated by Route1.

  Chocolatier session Seven children and their Independent Visitor’s took part in a Chocolatier workshop kindly provided free of charge by Jane Swayne (Gilbert&Swayne). The children learnt about different.

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What has sport done for me ? Primarily, I have always continued with a variety of sports for the enjoyment. I believe sport can bring a smile to the face of anyone of any age simply because of its exciting and dynamic nature. Sport allows anyone the chance to take part and just enjoy participating in.

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Maggie ( Chair of STAR) receiving a cheque from Nigel Taylor at The Wyvern Club, Taunton. STAR was also voted by staff as one of the 3 charities the Chair of Council will be supporting through the coming year Read more