2020 brings a number of new ventures at Co-ordin8; students are turning the tables on the norm; they are not been cared for but using their skills and motivation to set up activities that show we care about Torbay and the people who live here.
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Time machine found in Paignton town centre
A story written by the Tuesday Me and My Pen group
On Saturday 15th July a traffic warden was surprised to find a strange vehicle parked on a double yellow line. He said he checked for a Blue Badge, but couldn’t see one so he issued a parking ticket.
[Read more…] about Time machine found in Paignton town centreWhat the creative process means at Co-ordin8
To learn something and receive education is a privilege and not all the world have this luxury – to learn in an environment that caters to my specific needs is almost impossible to find, yet in Torbay a group of community tutors have moved some way to this ideal goal of all educators. Co-ordin8 was ‘created’.
[Read more…] about What the creative process means at Co-ordin8Co-ordin8 Christmas Fayre 2019!
Dawn and Trystran run the Tombola Stall! 
Co-ordin8 Trustée Cindy Stocks on the 100 Club Stall! 
Helen sells seasonal wreaths made by our students. 
Wreaths made by our students. 
A helpful Elf (Neil) sets the scene! 
Volunteer David and Student Fiona run the cakes stall… all home made! 
Real Tasty Bargains! 
Sue Martin sells home made Pickles and Jams! 
Local Horticulturalist Ken Nichols sells plants grown by our students and also offers plant advice. 
Students Made Winter Dragon Flies to cheer up plants in pots. 
Horticultural Group Student Sue Cox runs the plant stall too. 
Volunteer and Retired Cook ‘Aunty Ann’ keeps the hot tasty treats magically appearing from the oven. 
A generous donation of 17 local Christmas Trees from the Parish Church turn up on the day! 
Gemma helps with the Luxury Raffle 
Hot home made Butternut Squash and Pumpkin Soup made with help from our students. 
Santa Made an Appearance despite being very busy this time of the year 
A Local Radio Crew provided sounds, requests and merriment with some vintage classics and new hits too. 
Hand-made Christmas Cards designed and put together by our students are available for sale (still available and you can buy these from autumn onwards every year!) 
Co-ordin8 Christmas Card, designed by our student Paul Philips. 
A kind volunteer runs the ‘Teddy Stall.’ ….an idea from our student ‘Neil Harvey’. The stall provided teddies a new home and family at bargain prices. 
And don’t forget the birds! Friday Group made bird feeders (a bargain at £2 each) to help the local wildlife get through the chilly months 
Craft Items made by our students from recycled materials make ideal gifts and are available throughout the year! 
Craft flowers 
Teddy has a humorous warning 
Volunteer ‘Christine’ and student ‘Brian’ look for mince pies!
Co-ordin8 enjoy Children In Need
Children In Need. The Friday Group made cakes together with Jenny and Megan to sell to raise money for the event. 
Take your pick! Whatever is your fancy! 
Hands up for Children in Need!
Co-ordinArt Visiting Artist: Colin Brandi
As part of enriching our student’s learning journey in art and culture Co-ordin8 hosts direct appearances from visiting local artists. The benefit behind this being that students will be part of a genuine master class and enjoy seeing, touching and learning about other art methods, media uses and styles, plus be able to directly experience working alongside professional artists. The idea behind this allowing for plenty of new ideas to be gained and useful questions to be asked.
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