Acorn Personal Development Centre - Adult Day Care

30/03/2026

Today we’ve been busy in the gardens getting our hands in the soil and making the most of the sunshine ☀️

We planted:
🥔 Potatoes
🌱 French runner beans
🌿 Peas
🌾 Broad beans
🥗 Radish
🍠 Beetroot

It’s been a brilliant day for teamwork, fresh air, and learning new skills. We’re looking forward to watching everything grow over the coming weeks 🌼

25/03/2026

🌱 A lovely day at Acorn 🌱

One of our groups has been busy potting up today, getting hands-on with planting and growing 🌿

Golden courgette, spring onions, honeycomb tomatoes, red peppers, basil… and even some cucamelons 🥒🍉

A brilliant session supporting life skills, teamwork, and enjoying time outdoors together ☀️

We’re looking forward to seeing how everything grows! 🌼

24/03/2026

What a lovely morning we had today! ☕😊

One of our groups enjoyed a visit to the Kings Mill School Coffee Shop, and what a warm welcome we received.
Everyone is so friendly and supportive - it really made the visit special.

It was great to support the sixth form students as they build their confidence and life skills, and of course… we couldn’t resist the Easter raffle 🐣🐾 We were lucky enough to win some prizes too! 🎉

A big well done to everyone involved - days like this are what community is all about 😊

21/03/2026

19/03/2026

What a fantastic week it’s been at Acorn so far! 🌿✨

We kicked things off with some lovely gardening sessions, getting our hands dirty and enjoying the fresh air 🌱 – there’s nothing better than seeing things grow!

We’ve also enjoyed a trip down to Riverhead, feeding the ducks 🦆 and taking in the peaceful surroundings together.

Midweek brought a bit of adventure as we split into groups – some headed off to Beverley while others explored Bridlington, giving everyone a chance to enjoy something a little different and special 🚶‍♀️🌊

To top it all off, we got creative in the kitchen with our Red Nose Day bake-off 🍪🎉 Teams worked together to make some brilliant (and delicious!) Red Nose biscuits – full of laughs, teamwork, and a bit of friendly competition! 🏆 Well done, teams! 🌟

Just a little snippet of what we’ve been up to so far 📸

15/03/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful mums, carers and mother figures. 💐

Over the last couple of weeks, some of our Acorn team chose to make special cards for the important people in their lives, and we wanted to share a few of their lovely creations.

Today we’re wishing a very happy Mother’s Day to all mums, carers, and those who take on a nurturing role in someone’s life. Thank you for the care, support and kindness you give - it makes such a difference every single day. 💕 🌷

14/03/2026

✨ This Week at Acorn - Trip to Gravity! ✨

This week the Acorn group had a brilliant visit to Gravity Trampoline Park. There was lots of laughter, plenty of bouncing and some fantastic encouragement between everyone taking part!

Activities like this aren’t just fun -they bring so many benefits. Trampolining and physical activity help to:

• Improve physical fitness and coordination
• Build confidence when trying something new
• Support wellbeing through movement and laughter
• Encourage teamwork and social interaction
• Provide positive shared experiences and memories

It was also lovely to connect with other services, network, and see some familiar faces and friends from the past, which made the day even more special. Building these connections helps strengthen our community and create more opportunities for everyone involved.

Days like this show how powerful simple activities can be in supporting wellbeing, confidence and connection. 🌱

13/03/2026

🎤 Afternoon entertainment at Acorn! 🎶

This afternoon we had some fantastic entertainment from one of the team members who attends Acorn. He loves entertaining others and today he performed a brilliant tribute to his idol, Daniel O’Donnell.

There was lots of clapping, smiling and joining in as everyone enjoyed the performance. It really lifted the afternoon and showed just how much confidence and talent our team members have.

Thank you for the wonderful entertainment -we loved it! 👏🎶

10/03/2026

One of the Acorn groups went along to support the Kings Mill Sixth Form Coffee Shop this morning at Driffield Methodist Church. ☕🍰

The students were serving a range of delicious cakes and hot drinks while developing their life skills and gaining experience running their own café. Our group enjoyed some very tasty chocolate cake and a good cup of tea while supporting a fantastic initiative.

It was lovely to see the students doing such a brilliant job. We look forward to coming back and supporting you again next time you are there!

👏 Well done Kings Mill Sixth Form. ☕️

09/03/2026

Another of our groups had a lovely day out exploring Beverley 🌿

We started our visit at the Champney Treasure House, before heading to the beautiful Beverley Minster.

While we were there, there was a fantastic textile exhibition on display and a singer and pianist performing, which created such a lovely atmosphere inside the Minster. We decided it was the perfect spot to sit, relax and enjoy our lunch while listening to the music 🎶

Afterwards we had a wander through town, stopping to see the historic Beverley Market Cross and finishing with a peaceful walk through the Beverley Memorial Gardens.

A really enjoyable day out, taking in some of Beverley’s beautiful landmarks and spending time together exploring the local community.

Here are a couple of photos 📸

09/03/2026

🌿 A lovely walk through Bluebell Woods 🌿

Last week one of our groups enjoyed a peaceful visit to Burton Bushes near Beverley, often known locally as Bluebell Woods.

Burton Bushes is a beautiful natural woodland with winding paths, tall trees and plenty of wildlife. It’s a lovely place to slow down, enjoy the fresh air and take in the sights and sounds of nature.

In spring the woodland floor is famous for its stunning carpets of bluebells, which is how it gets its nickname “Bluebell Woods”. Even outside bluebell season it’s still a wonderful place to explore, with birds to spot, trees to admire and plenty of space for a relaxed countryside walk.

For the people we support at Acorn Personal Development Centre, trips like this are a great opportunity to get outdoors, enjoy gentle exercise and spend time together in nature. Sometimes the simplest things - a walk in the woods, fresh air and good company - are the most enjoyable.

A really lovely outing and one we’re sure we’ll repeat again soon 🌳