The Watford Workshop in Century Retail Park is celebrating its 60th anniversary.
An unremarkable-looking industrial unit tucked away in one corner of a Watford retail park is the home to an organisation that can have an extraordinary, life-changing impact – and today it celebrates its 60th anniversary.
However, a key stipulation in the plans meant a purpose-built facility was constructed a short distance from the original cabin, representing a significant step forward because it meant the workshop could support up to 60 people with disabilities. “But over those probably first 40, 50 years we recognised that we also needed to deliver additional skills to the individuals to enable them to live as full and independent lives as they can, which included the addition of all the training. That is in functional education – reading, writing, numeracy, all the skills that you or I take for granted – and on the independent living skills that will be cooking, cleaning, laundry etc.
“But for those who do want to stay here, they can stay as long as they wish. It’s a safe space where they feel comfortable, confident and can make friends. “It can take several years but we’re prepared to make that commitment for anyone who needs it because the change to that person’s life has been immeasurable and they’re actually writing a book now, that’s how far they’ve come.”Turning to the future, Ronnie hopes that the workshop will be celebrating its 120th birthday on this day in 2084.
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