4 Upmo students smile whilst hold up a pizza each.
3 Upmo students cooking together. On the right, a students cuts bread, the middle student stirs sauce in a pot while a student on the left pours milk into the pot.
An Upmo project worker holds bread, whilst an Upmo student butters it.
"Making friends and working together was what I liked most."
Students enjoyed our first Upmo Extra Supper Club, a series of evening workshops designed to meet new people, cook recipes and bake yummy treats! π§
Thank you to Pizza Geeks for the generous pizza donation to celebrate at the end! π
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It's exciting times this summer at Upmo Grow and Upmo Eat π₯¬ π½οΈ Thanks to our electric van sponsored by @crosscountryuk.bsky.social, our cafe menu can be more local, sustainable and fresh!
#DeliveringSkillsBuildingConfidence #Sustainability #LocalProduce #CommunityProject #Cafe #Garden
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π€ Big thanks to partners Into The Music, who provide a welcoming, accessible environment for Gorebridge students to find their perfect harmony... with each other and with music!
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#IntoTheMusic #Relaxation #Relax #Relaxing
#MusicMaking #MusicWorkshop #MusicProject
#LearningDisability #Partnership
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The new Upmo van is outside Waverley Station in Edinburgh. There is a CrossCountry train in the background. Upmo's CEO Mark sits inside the van. Upmo's Fundraising Manager Lisa, Upmo Eat Student Lewis and Stakeholder Liaison Manager Alex from CrossCountry stand in front of the van.
Weβre excited to unveil our brand-new electric van, delivering skills and building confidence across our social enterprise projects in Edinburgh, Prestonpans and Gorebridge.
Made possible thanks to the incredible support of the @crosscountryuk.bsky.social Customer and Communities Improvement Fund!
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Congratulations, graduates ππ
Our Future Leaders is a leadership course for people with learning disabilities, empowering them with skills and tools to live healthier, happier, and more fulfilled lives.
The latest cohort has just celebrated their graduation - take a look π
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πΈπ₯ Check out the The Upmo Experience Rock Band
They have been diving deep into the world of improvisation, working alongside professional musicians to fine-tune their skills! πΆβ¨
Feel free to reach out if you're interested in partnering with us or working with our students!
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