Hall of Fame

I would like to thank all the volunteers that came along and gave their time to help out on or before the Fun Day.

Without supporters, the Fun Day simply couldn't happen and we are very grateful to everyone that supports us through donations or through giving their time. It does mean a lot to us and without you we simply could not host big fundraising events such as the Fun Day.

Thank you.

Hello Sonia,

Sonia you have been working for Parkside for how long?
2006

What do you do at Parkside?
Shredding old documents, helping prepare lunches, Tea, Coffee and cold drinks for Clients and Staff, I also help replace the gel in the hand santitser machines and change the paper towels. Help the clients doing the activities.

What do you like most about Parkside?

I like to come to work because to see all the different people and see all the staff and my friends. I like working here and getting paid, this is my first paid job and i really enjoy it.

What is your favourite activity?
Dancing and having a cup of tea with friends.

When your not at Parkside what do you like to do? What are your hobbies?
Shopping and going dancing, cup of tea and watching Eastenders!

Who is your favourite character in Eastenders?
Ronnie and Jack!

I also like Emmerdale and i like Coronation Street, Neighbours, Home and Away and all of the soaps! I really enjoy them! Its nice to chill out infront of the TV after a hard day at work.

Emma has been chosen for the Hall of Fame because in the month of May she will be taking part in an exciting performance to help raise funds for Parkside! Today Emma has had a supported interview with manager Pauline. Below are her responses.

So Emma, firstly could you tell us what services you access at Parkside?

I come along to Music Therapy and Bowling.

What is your favourite hobby?

I like singing, dancing and acting. I also go to OFLAC where I do performing at the moment I am doing a Michael Jackson show.

Do you have any special events coming up?

Yes, I am in Heatwave which is a Parkside performance. Heatwave is a mixture of a love story, a surfing story, pre-recorded music by the Music Therapy Group, singing, dancing and acting.

What is your role in Parksides Heatwave?

I am a main singer, a lead dancer for an underwater version of doh-ray-me, a beach babe, a singing sea-horse.

What is your costume for Heatwave?

I have two costumes, for a beach babe I am wearing shorts t-shirt and sandals and my second costume is a sea-horse on my top which is funny.

What do you like about performing?

I like it when people cheer and people are happy. I don't get any butterflies but have to look after Pauline because she doesn't like being on stage!

All the best to you Emma for the Parkside performance of Heatwave! If you would like to come along to the performance, it is on Thursday 13th May for a 1:45 start. There will be a raffle, refreshments and ice-cream for sale.

Hello David, You have been chosen to star in the Parkside Hall Of Fame as you have taken part in the Sponsored Swim to help raise funds for Parkside.

Congratulations, how many laps did you swim?
20 laps (500meters)

That's really fantastic, did you enjoy yourself?
Yes, i did actually, it was good.

Do you like swimming?
Yes i do, i like it because i just do like it.

So what made you decide that you would take place in the Sponsored Swim for Parkside?
I decided by myself, i like coming here and wanted to help.

What service do you come along to at Parkside?
PIP. (Personal Improvement Programme)

What do you enjoy about coming to PIP?
I like coming, its something to do, i like the staff there alright, nice people.

Hello Jamie! You have been choosen to star in the Parkside Hall Of Fame as you have been coming to Parkside for nearly ten years!

How old are you Jamie?

17

Throughout the years you have been on the After School Club, One to One in the community, The Saturday Club and now you attend the Teenage Club.

Out of all the clubs you have attended which has been your favourite?

Teenage Club

Why?

There are lots of activities to do, like air hockey, snooker and going to the shops.

What do you like about Parkside?

The music, the staff, playing air hockey and using the computers. I also like playing the Wii, especially Wii Sports.

Do you go to any other clubs or attend a local school or college?

Yes i go to Farnborough Tech on the Independant Life Skills Course, i enjoy the course!

What do you like about coming to club?

The activities are fun, my favourite ones are swimming, bowling and snooker. I really like meeting new people and enjoy swimming at the Spectrum.

What has your favourite trip been at Teenage Club?

Do-nutting at Aldershot Ski Centre, because you get to go down many times.

What is your favourite activity to do at club?

Going to the park next door and cooking cakes and flapjacks.

Hello Kevin! We have chosen you to be our first person in the hall of fame as you have been coming to Parkside for a long time. Kevin has been coming to the Personal Improvement Programme known as PIP since it started.

Can you tell us how long it has been?

Nearly 11 years!

What do you enjoy the most about coming to PIP?

I like helping the staff, showing the new staff the ropes, helping them to get to know the others (clients). I show them where the files are and if they get stuck I take them to the managers.

What’s your favourite activity or trip?

I like bowling, I help (to) get the balls out for the rest of the group. If there are no balls in the rack I go find some for the others. Sometimes we play in three’s or fours. Most the time I get it right (score).

I like music (Music Therapy Class) as I get to make a lot of racket, you have to concentrate. I play the tambourine, symbol, triangle and drum sticks, we then pass things (instruments) around, so everyone gets the chance to have a go. It’s good (way) to get to know staff and clients.

I like all the staff, you can put it this way they’re good aren’t they and I help them keep the place tidy all the time.

What’s your best memory from PIP?

Halloween performance was the best and we had our faces painted, it was perfect and I was Frankenstein.