R EP LY S LIP : p lea se re tu rn t o D i r e ct or o f S PR E D, Q u e e n M a r g a re t A ca de m y, D a lm e l li ng to n Rd . A y r KA 7 3 TL I would like more information about SPRED SPRED SPRED was introduced to the area in 1998. The programme originated in Chicago and was Spiritual & Personal Development specifically designed for people with learning I would like to take part in difficulties, recognizing that ‘spiritual needs are a SPRED group for people with real needs’. It is now being used in countries I would like to make a Donation:- worldwide. The Diocese of Galloway currently has groups based at the SPRED centre in Ayr, and others in Irvine, Kilmarnock, Stevenston, £10 £20 £50 Cheque Please make cheques payable to : SPRED Galloway Dalry and Girvan. Out reach work is done on an individual basis where someone can not ac- CONTACT DETAILS: Name; Address; cess a group, or when advocacy or support is requested. We hope to establish new groups through the help of volunteers, so that more Phone; SPRED Centre Queen Margaret Academy Dalmellington Rd. Ayr KA7 3TL people with special needs may benefit from the support of the SPRED programme. Tel: 01292 263196 Email: [email protected] SPRED : A programme for Spiritual & Personal Development SPRED GROUPS: Children, Teens, Young Adults & Adults. SPRED OFFERS; Friendship : a meaningful valued relationship with a person willing to share their life experience. Inclusion: within a small mixed group of learning disabled people, ‘Friends’, and volunteers from the local community. Belonging: to a local community where their particular gifts are recognized and their person respected. Each SPRED group is respectful of the persons actual age. Each group welcomes 6 ‘Friends’ and 8 volunteers: 2 take on leadership roles and 6 have a special ‘Friend’ to accompany within the group. Volunteers must all have disclosure checks and will be trained in the SPRED method. A regular commitment to the group is essential. Ongoing training & supervision is given. SPRED groups meet on a regular evening :fortnightly for ‘Friends’ & weekly for Volunteers in school term time. We are open to all who wish to take part. We have SPRED celebrations throughout the year to which family, carers & support workers are invited. It is possible to come and observe a session if you are interested to learn more in view of taking part in SPRED. We receive referrals from individuals, families, care agencies, special schools & parishes. SPRED FRIENDS:
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