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Harvest Celebrations at Hollies
The Hollies celebrated Harvest Afternoon with residents, families, and staff enjoying live music, seasonal food, and autumn-themed decorations.

A Summer Celebration at Reading Road
This summer, Andy, Colin, and Brian hosted their first garden party at their new home, bringing together friends, family, and neighbours.
Going for Growth!
There were medals galore at the Thrive Summer Flower Show for users of the Optalis Learning Disability Day Service in Wokingham.

Ace@Optalis course is a class act!
A group of students have successfully completed an innovative skills-based course following an exciting new partnership between Reading College and the Optalis Supported Employment Service (SES).

We're recruiting Care Support Workers!
We're recruiting for Alexandra Place in Woodley, Beeches Manor in Wokingham and services throughout the area.
Read all about the exciting activities that the Learning Disability Day Service has been up to
Come to our Recruitment Open Day!
On Wednesday 15 July we will be at the Bradbury Centre in Rose Street, Wokingham to chat with people about the job opportunities at Suffolk Lodge, Rectory Road, Wokingham.

Optalis champions the care of Carers
This week is national Carers Week, aiming to raise awareness of caring and the challenges Carers face. Optalis is hosting a Cafe for Carers on Friday 19 June to offer support and a few hours respite.
Connect and communicate for Deaf Awareness Week
Did you know 1 in 6 people in the UK are deaf or hard of hearing? To mark Deaf Awareness Week, we've got some tips to communicating with people with hearing loss.

Optalis supporting Dementia Awareness Week
Optalis is encouraging members of the public to find out more about dementia by attending a free Dementia Friends information session on Saturday 16 May. Sign up here!
Woodley Day Service officially opens its doors
The Woodley Day Service for adults with a learning disability welcomed over 70 clients, staff and members of the public to the official opening of their new base on Friday (27 February).
Woodley Day Service opens its doors
The Woodley Day Service for people with a learning disability is inviting members of the public to celebrate their recent relocation to Woodford Park, Woodley, on Friday 27 February.