Overloaded

24/02/2026

**Myths and Legends**

This week our theme is Myths and Legends. The young people have had great fun exploring local legends and mythical beings.

Drake wants to be involved…. 33inches of pure legend. He enjoyed seeing young people back at the farm today.

23/02/2026

**A trip to Peterborough**

One of our Pre 16 groups planned a trip via public transport to Peterborough.
They explored the Cathedral, an impressive visit!

They also pin pointed some shops and areas to visit within the city centre.

A great trip to explore culture, social skills, planning, budgeting and independence skills.,

23/02/2026

** SEND White Paper**

Many of our followers might have heard of the new SEND white paper that was rolled out today.
So far we have keep quiet on this (there are many opinions and thoughts on this). We continue to quietly work on our plan to support those young people who need it.

As on many occasions, we do not share our thoughts (or frustrations) instead we have to work within the frameworks and the Law.

At the moment the changes are proposed to come into affect from 2029- 2035. It is therefore important to process the changes.

Here is a good link (despite the provoking title) that is based on fact, outline the paper.

Radical changes to hard-won education, health and care plans could affect children who have conditions that present on a spectrum

19/02/2026

** Open Today**

It is half term, many of our young people and staff are having a rest.

However…. The Gift shop is open today, tomorrow and Saturday. You can still continue to support young people and local crafters.

We had a great weekend, last weekend- keep it going.

1 Fishers Yard PE19 2AG

12/02/2026

** Fortune cookies and Pancakes**

The kitchen has been busy this week in the SENtre. Testing a variety of pancake methods, ahead of pancake day. (Tues 17th Feb)

For Chinese New Year, fortune cookie were a focus, with ‘lifting’ messages inside. (17th Feb-3rd March).

Have a ‘flippin’ good half term 😊

12/02/2026

** New Artist, New Stock**

The shop has new stock, young people worked hard today to manage stock and create displays.

Pop in and see the new locally made goodies and support local young people learning employment skills.

1 Fishers Yard, St Neots PE19 2AG

Weekdays 9.30am-2.30pm
Saturdays 10am-2pm

Thank you for your support as always 🤗

06/02/2026

** We all need a Positive Pickle & a Bag of Strength**

Tomorrow, a very special young man leaves St Neots. A man who Rachel used to teach in Bedford 19 years ago.

Living independently, working and being a part of the community has been all part of his journey. He is now moving onto new adventures in Derby and we want to wish him all the best!

We enjoyed his leaving drinks and had to get him some gifts from the Overloaded gift shop!!

06/02/2026

** The Overloaded Gift shop- 1 Fishers Yard**

Since March 2022, the Gift shop has sold local crafters work. Show casing crafters who support our ethos and mission:

* To support, buying local
* To support young people out of school
* To support young people learning employment skills

Quality over quantity, our artists are carefully considered, products are bespoke, no two artists offer the same and the process is life changing for our young people.

If you haven’t visited yet, pop in 🤗

1 Fishers Yard PE19 2AG
Weekdays: 9.30am-2.30pm
Saturdays: 10am-2pm

31/01/2026

1 Fishers Yard, -Gift Shop

31/01/2026

** The Overloaded Gift Shop**

1 Fishers Yard, St Neots PE19 2AG

Open today/ there is new stock and new displays .
Support young people and local crafters.

Saturdays 10am-2pm
Weekdays 9.30am-2.30pm

24/01/2026

** Support local crafters, who support local young people. **

The Overloaded Gift shop in Fishers Yard is open today 10am-2pm.

We see a lot of news around, big high street stores closing and unemployment rates rocketing.

The Overloaded Gift shop, gives back into the community; selling for local crafters and teaching employment skills to young people.

The Alternative Provision, delivers qualifications for employment. Young people, work hard each week to provide a beautiful gift shop.

Pop in and say hi 🙂

1 Fishers Yard, PE19 2AG

Weekdays 9.30am -2.30pm
Saturdays 10am-2pm

23/01/2026

**Why stand in the fresh grass, when you can play in the mud? **

We are very lucky to have our incredible outdoor space. Rosie, Drake and Dice are also very lucky to be free and engage with young people.

They love to roll in the mud, having a scratch and filling their coats with mud, rain water and much more… . They are always proud to show you too.
Being their true self! Exploring and following their instincts.

All part of being outside and embracing our weathers, seasons and temperatures.

(They wil be washed and groomed tomorrow, for them to only return to playing in the mud)

Have a great weekend