Ab-free for carers
September 27th, 2008
posted by Cptn
We would never say that Abbfest was Abb Fab because that would be far too ‘bleurgh’, but we will say this for the food and drink festival of 114 real ales and ciders and local food, crafts and wide range of entertainment, which takes pace at Abbotskerswell from Friday September 26 to Sunday September 28 - it will be Absolutely Free for carers of adults with learning disablities from Teignbridge, the South Hams and West Devon.
The free entry comes from a grant for respite, which will pay for free entry for carers of adults with learning disabilities from Teignbridge, the South Hams and West Devon.
“Over 2,700 people have a learning disability in Devon, while 7,300 adults have autism”, said Jackie Milan, Learning Disabilities Carers’ Worker told the PRSD.
“Their carers are often under great pressure and these short breaks allow time off for people to look after their own needs. One of the pressures of being a carer is that of social isolation, and at our meetings across South Devon we asked carers if they would like to attend any activities and Abbfest was acclaimed as a great weekend of events. Carers were particularly impressed that Abbfest’s profits are all donated to local charities and the community.
“The respite programme allows carers time off while supporting the many tourist attractions and arts events that are going on all the time across the county. At our regular meetings across South Devon, we have identified a wide range of arts events, days out, tours, theatre and cinema visits - though we are still looking for ideas”.
“Abbfest is only one of a whole range of opportunities we have arranged. However, we do know that many carers are not aware of the support available”, said Jackie.
Meetings for Carers with Learning Disabilities are regularly held in: Ashburton, Tavistock, Ivybridge, Dawlish, Kingsbridge, Newton Abbot and Kingsteignton.
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