The Sheltered Nest

04/11/2026

☀️🌳 Wednesday at The Nest 🌳☀️

What a beautiful day at The Nest! With the sun shining, everyone was excited to get out and enjoy the fresh air. Some of our clients headed off to the park, where they spent time exploring, staying active, and enjoying the gorgeous weather with friends.

Meanwhile, our wonderful volunteers attended their shift at the Salvos store, continuing to build their confidence, independence, and workplace skills while making a positive contribution to the community. We are so proud of their dedication and enthusiasm each week.

It was fantastic to see all our clients engaged in activities they enjoy, whether out in the community, volunteering, or making the most of a sunny day outdoors. 😊

⭐ Building confidence
⭐ Creating community connections
⭐ Having fun with friends
⭐ Developing valuable life skills

Another amazing day at The Nest! 💙

03/11/2026

🎄✨ Tuesday at The Nest ✨🎄

Despite the stormy weather, everyone had a fantastic day at The Nest! The clients enjoyed spending time together kicking balls and having fun outdoors before the rain arrived.

Once inside, the group got creative with Christmas arts and crafts, painting festive Christmas pots and getting a head start on the upcoming holiday season. It was wonderful to see everyone expressing their creativity and getting excited for Christmas.

A fun-filled day of friendship, creativity, and festive spirit! 🎨🎅🎄

02/11/2026

Monday at The Nest 🍽️💦

Today at The Nest, everyone enjoyed getting involved in the kitchen making delicious potato jackets for lunch. The clients had fun preparing and cooking their meals while building their independence and cooking skills.

Leo had a fantastic time outside participating in water play, which he thoroughly enjoyed. He spent the afternoon exploring, splashing, and staying active while having lots of fun with staff and friends.

A great start to the week filled with cooking, learning, and plenty of smiles! 😊

30/10/2026

🌟 Fun, Frights & Movie Night at The Nest! 🎬😄

What a fantastic day we had at The Nest today! Our clients had an absolute blast playing hide and seek and finding creative ways to surprise and scare the staff. There were plenty of laughs throughout the day, and one staff member even managed to give Benji quite a fright in one of the videos, which everyone found hilarious! 😂👻

It was wonderful to see everyone joining in, having fun, building friendships, and enjoying the activities together in a safe and supportive environment.

To finish off the day, our Teen Night group settled in for a movie night. The clients really enjoyed the film, relaxed with their friends, and showed excellent behaviour throughout the evening. It was great to see everyone engaging so well and having such a positive time together.

A huge well done to all our amazing clients for making today so much fun. We love seeing the smiles, laughter, and friendships that make days like these so special! ❤️✨

29/10/2026

Thursday at The Nest 🎃🍬

Thursday at The Nest was an amazing day! Our clients proudly finished their Halloween bags and had the opportunity to fill them with all the wonderful arts and crafts they have created over the past month. Everyone enjoyed looking back at their hard work and seeing just how much they had achieved.

To make the day even more special, we added a few extra surprises, including plenty of LOL lollies and treats for everyone to enjoy. The smiles on everyone's faces said it all as they proudly showed off their completed bags filled with their creative masterpieces.

It was a fantastic way to celebrate a month of creativity, fun, and achievement. Well done to all our clients for their amazing effort and enthusiasm throughout the Halloween-themed activities! 🎃👻🍬🕸️🧡

27/10/2026

🌧️🏊‍♂️ Tuesday at The Nest 🏊‍♀️🌧️

What a great day we had at The Nest! The day was spent enjoying a fun swim, with everyone making the most of the water, building confidence, and having lots of laughs together. Everyone did an amazing job participating and supporting one another.

Unfortunately, the storm rolled in and cut our swimming adventure short, but that didn't stop the fun! We headed back to the Workhouse where the clients enjoyed a range of indoor games and activities. There were plenty of smiles, friendly competition, and opportunities to socialise while staying dry and safe from the weather.

It was wonderful to see everyone adapting so well to the change of plans and continuing to make the most of the day. A big shout-out to all our clients for their positive attitudes and fantastic participation throughout the day. 💙

26/10/2026

🌟 Monday at The Nest 🌟

What a fantastic afternoon we had at The Nest! 😊

Our cooking lesson had everyone busy making delicious ham, cheese and egg parcels, with clients enjoying the opportunity to build their cooking skills and create something tasty to share. 👨‍🍳🧀🥚

The fun continued outdoors with some time spent playing outside and enjoying the fresh air. We also got creative with our Minecraft blocks, where clients used their imagination to design and build a variety of amazing creations. 🏡🧱✨

Everyone had a wonderful afternoon, joining in with the activities, showing great creativity, and having lots of fun with friends. Well done to all our clients for making it such an enjoyable day! 💙😊

25/10/2026

23/10/2026

🌟 Shout Out to Shaun! 🌟

What an absolutely amazing day Shaun has had at The Nest! 👏😊

The day started with Shaun helping to plan our Teen Night dinner. Together, Shaun and Heather worked out what to cook and decided on a delicious Spaghetti Bolognese. 🍝 They made a shopping list and headed down to the shops to gather everything needed for the meal.

After returning to the Workhouse, Shaun jumped straight into helping Heather prepare and cook dinner for everyone. His willingness to help, positive attitude and teamwork made a huge difference, and the meal was a fantastic success! 👨‍🍳⭐

When Teen Night kicked off, Shaun joined in with the group and had an incredible evening. As you can see from the photos, Shaun was full of smiles, laughter and good vibes throughout the night. 😄🎉

We are so proud of the effort, independence and enthusiasm Shaun showed today. From planning and shopping to cooking and socialising, he gave everything a go and made the most of every moment.

💙 Well done, Shaun! Keep being your amazing self. We love seeing your confidence shine and your smile light up the room. Here's to many more fantastic days like this one! 🎊👏🍝✨

A special mention to all of our amazing clients who attended Teen Night. Everyone had a fantastic evening together, filled with friendship, laughter, great conversations and plenty of fun. It was wonderful to see everyone enjoying each other's company and creating positive memories together. 🥰🎉

22/10/2026

🌧️🦖 Thursday at The Nest 🦖🌧️

With the wet weather keeping us indoors, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to spend more time working on our colourful blankets and enjoying some dinosaur-themed fun!

All of the clients did an amazing job adding to their blankets, showing great creativity, patience, and pride in their work. It has been wonderful watching each blanket grow with unique colours, patterns, and personal touches.

The dinosaur activitie were also a big hit, bringing plenty of smiles, imagination, and conversation throughout the day.

We are so proud of everyone's efforts and can't wait to see the finished blankets come together. Well done, everyone! 🧡🦕🦖