January 31, 2014

Tommy’s Interesting Hobby

Laura White from our Shared Lives Scotland service was visiting one of her long-term placements when Tommy, who uses the service, started telling her about his new hobby…

Tommy’s carer Keith has started up a Boccia group in Garelochhead, which if you haven’t heard of it is a sport similar to bowls, which is ideal for people with disabilities. Tommy attends the weekly class with around 20 other regular members.

By all accounts Tommy is pretty good at this and the competition is fierce! The group hopes to hold an away match sometime soon with another group from Fort William. This group is open to anyone regardless of ability, age and is not affiliated with any specific organisation or charity.