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SWALLOW Charity - South West Action for Learning & Living Our Way

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Award winning charity empowering teenagers and adults with learning disabilities to thrive,
since 1993. Join us in making a real difference!

www.swallowcharity.org

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www.facebook.com/SWALLOWhivecafe South West Action for Learning and Living Our Way (SWALLOW) is a user led registered charity, supporting adults and teenagers with learning disabilities throughout Bath & North East Somerset, in a way that enhances social skills, teaches independent living skills and enriches the lives of our members. All of this is done through a program of activities that range from cookery and drama, to football and horticulture; in addition to providing supported housing and building skills and experience for employment. This is a local charity that does vital work which really makes a difference to peoples lives.

03/11/2026

⏰ Closing date is tomorrow - Last chance to join the SWALLOW Charity team!

We're still looking for passionate people who want a career that truly makes a difference.

Current vacancies:
☕ Cafe Leader (20 hours)
💙 Floating Support Worker (35 hours)

Don't miss the chance to work for a friendly, user-led organisation where people with learning disabilities are at the heart of everything we do.

At SWALLOW you'll be helping adults with learning disabilities gain confidence, independence and opportunities while being part of a welcoming and supportive team.

📍 Apply now: www.swallowcharity.org/work-for-us
📅 Applications close 4 November

03/11/2026

CAFÉ UPDATE: Due to an external catering commitment, the SWALLOW Community Café in Radstock will not be serving hot food until after 11.30am tomorrow (Wednesday 4 November).

Thank you for your understanding and continued support. ☕

02/11/2026

Our latest newsletter is out!

You can catch up with all our latest news, events and dates for the diary over on our website, here - https://www.swallowcharity.org/post/copy-of-swallow-s-autumn-2026-newsletter-is-live.

If you would like to receive the newsletter straight to your inbox, please sign up using the 'Subscribe Me' button in the footer of our website - https://www.swallowcharity.org/

Enjoy!

31/10/2026

At SWALLOW, we believe everybody deserves the opportunity to live life with confidence, connection and purpose.

Every day, we support local teenagers and adults with learning disabilities to build friendships, develop independence and feel part of their community through activity days, arts and craft groups, horticulture, forest group, fitness activities, work skills and catering training, life skills work, supported housing, 121 support and many other opportunities that genuinely make a real difference.

But none of this happens without support from people like you.

If you’d like to help us continue creating safe, inclusive spaces where people can thrive, please donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/charity/swallow

Every donation, no matter the size, helps change lives locally 💛

Thank you so much

30/10/2026

⏰ There to still time to join the SWALLOW Charity team!

We're still looking for passionate people who want a career that truly makes a difference.

Current vacancies: ☕ Cafe Leader (20 hours
💙 Floating Support Worker (35 hours)

At SWALLOW you'll be helping adults with learning disabilities gain confidence, independence and opportunities while being part of a welcoming and supportive team.

Don't miss the chance to turn your work into something meaningful.

📍 Apply now: www.swallowcharity.org/work-for-us

📅 Applications close 4 November

29/10/2026

Only a couple of weeks left to order your SWALLOW Charity Christmas cake, lovingly made by our SWALLOW members with learning disabilities. Deadline for orders is the 13th November.

27/10/2026

Date for your diary: Stratton-on-the-Fosse Craft Fair

Sunday 29th November, 10- 1pm.
Stratton-on-the-Fosse Village Hall, BA3 4QQ

In aid of SWALLOW Charity.

Our Work Skills team will also have a stall selling our SWALLOW shop products on the day.

We hope to see you there!

26/10/2026

❤️ The best thing about working at SWALLOW isn't just the job - it's the people.

Our staff help create opportunities, build confidence and support adults with learning disabilities to achieve things that matter to them. Every day is different, rewarding and full of moments that make a real impact.

We're currently recruiting for a Cafe Leader and Floating Support Worker.

Could you be the next person to join our team?

📍 www.swallowcharity.org/work-for-us
📅 Closing date: 4 November

25/10/2026

A small collection of photos from our 10th Anniversary Choir Concert last week 🎶

Thank you so much to The Paulton Ukulele Band and The Singing Guitars for sharing the stage with us and making the afternoon so special.

For 10 years, the SWALLOW Choir has been creating opportunities for people with learning disabilities to perform, build confidence, and enjoy friendships through music and singing. We are proud to see it continue to grow and thrive.

Visit our online gallery to see more photos from the day https://www.swallowcharity.org/galleries

24/10/2026

🎄 Christmas at the SWALLOW Community Café, Radstock 🎄

Our festive lunches are filling up fast, and there are only a few dates left available!

📅25th and 26th November
📅 1st December

Gather your friends, family or colleagues, enjoy a delicious Christmas meal and make the most of the festive season. 🎅✨

🍽️ 2-course Christmas meal (main course & pudding)
💷 £22 per person
✅ £5 deposit required

Don't miss out, book now to avoid disappointment!

Address

The Old Engine House, Old Pit Road
Radstock
BA34BQ

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 3pm
Tuesday	9am - 3pm
Wednesday	9am - 3pm
Thursday	9am - 3pm
Friday	9am - 3pm

Website

http://www.swallowcharity.org/

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