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A ‘purple patch’ is a time in a person’s life where things come together and they excel. Our work is all about inspiring creative adventure; improving the lives and life chances of people with learning disabilities, mental ill health and / or dementia, and creating as many purple patches as possible! We do this by running education programmes and training across the North of England.
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Latest news...It's a new term and we are recruiting for new participants at our Calderdale programme in Hebden Bridge - first two sessions are FREE! Have a look at this leaflet for more information.
personal stories
"I am grateful for purple it has help me be strong and stand up for myself. You all help me by love and I glad in my life thank u very much too all Purple Patch”.
Livvy Winbolt-Lewis, participant
“Purple Patch has been (and will be) a class leader in acceptance, diversity,
creativity and people development with humour and hard work. Thanks for what
you have done for our family.”
Martin Winbolt-Lewis, parent
“We all know that living with dementia is fraught with difficulties but to have the expertise and backing of a team such as yours has brought peace of mind to many who like myself have often wondered if there is light at the end of the tunnel.”
Pamella Standish, daughter and carer
"When I take Chloe to Purple Patch and collect her I see the other students and I am always delighted to see that it is not just Chloe, but everyone seems to really enjoy themselves! They go in smiling and come out smiling more! It is brilliant! Thank you for giving Chloe so much pleasure."
Amanda Shaw-Champion, parent
“My name is Rachel Barker, I am 34 and I go to Purple Patch on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. I am looking forward to coming back to work. I would like to carry on meeting up with other people. I would like to carry on doing different workshops. I would like to carry on going on the adventure.”
Rachel Barker, participant
purple updates
“At a time when disabled people are facing many barriers to services, support, benefits and community opportunities that they qualify for and require, the work of organisations such as Purple Patch Arts significantly supports and documents the activism, politicisation and creativity of disabled people. Purple Patch's work is essential: we do live in a disabling society but disabled people continue to fight back. Purple Patch Arts are a key ally in this fight back.”
Dan Goodley, Professor of Disability Studies & Education, University of Sheffield
"When Emily found drama as a way of enriching her life she was fortunate to come across you wonderful people at Purple Patch who use Arts and Drama as a way of helping your students to reach a potential we never dreamed possible. She has developed a level of confidence and self reliance which is undoubtedly paving the way for more independent living when the time is right.We are so grateful to you all for the wonderful, genuine services and commitment you provide. Please don’t ever stop.”
Judy Moorhouse, parent
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