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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Milestones Trust are working hard with Staple Hill and Mangotsfield Parish Council and Ignite Life on the Page Community Garden project. Next step is the polytunnel!

Three people painting a red shipping container black—one on a ladder, two kneeling with paint cans and tools nearby.

Empty wooden raised beds on woodchip in a fenced yard, with benches and old terraced brick houses and chimneys beyond.

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Our Tramways service recently held a community street party packed with live music, good food, and community spirit. Watch the video to see some of the highlights from the day!

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

"...They have tablets to learn more from. I enjoyed the paintings." Steve chose The Cut & Craft for dinner and thoroughly enjoyed a sirloin steak with onion rings, finishing every bite. The following day, he headed back to Bristol after breakfast - what a trip!

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Follow along with Steve on his visit to York! 🚂 After getting the train up from Bristol, Steve spent the afternoon visiting York Art Gallery, where he enjoyed looking at the exhibits and taking photographs. He said: "There are two paintings in the stairwell that I couldn't believe the quality..."

Steve standing in front of an art print showing a stylised book cover which reads 'York, so good they named it once'.

Steve sat at a coffee table in the museum atrium reading.

Steve in the museum stairwell between two large paintings.

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Check the amazing pics from our Whistley Dene service's trip to Longleat in the summer! Everyone enjoyed the drive through safari and the boat trip with lots of laughter, followed by coffee and ice creams. People we support really enjoyed the day - in particular feeding the deer and sea lions!

A photo of people we support and staff from Whistley Dene at Longleat

A photo of people we support and staff from Whistley Dene at Longleat posing in front of a huge gorilla

A photo of one of the people we support at Whistley Dene giving a thumbs up at Longleat

A photo of one of the people we support at Whistley Dene enjoying a boat trip at Longleat

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Norman is a regular face at our reinvented Art@Milestones community group and is gathering quite the catalogue of work! Hear about his distinct style and bold use of different mediums here:

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On a roll - Milestones Trust

Hear about Norman, an enthusiastic regular at our community project Art@Milestones, and his ongoing exploration of creativity.

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Don't forget, our Tramways service will be holding their street party next Friday - and you're invited! Join the team for an afternoon of live music, good food, fun games and a sense of community. Find us at 1 Tramway Road, Brislington BS4 3DS between 12:00 & 17:00 We look forward to seeing you 😁

A photo of some fairy cakes. They look delicious.

A graphic advertising Tramways' Street Party which will take place at Milestones Trust's Tramways service on 18th September from 12 until 5pm.

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

David, one of the people we support in Southville, recently put on a fantastic piano concert for staff and other people supported at his service! Read David's post-concert interview and watch the video at:

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'Music is a bridge' - David's piano concert

In August 2026, David put on a fantastic piano concert for staff and the other people supported at his service in Bristol.

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Our Tramways service is hosting a street party on 18th September! You can expect: 🎨 Face painting 👩‍🎨 Clay modelling ♟️ Games 📚 A book corner 💬 A chat corner & much more! All are welcome so come along between 12-5pm and join in the fun 🎪

Poster for Tramways street party showing the date of Friday 18th September and time of 12-5pm. It advertises cream teas, a world buffet, and live music. The address of the service is given as 1 Tramway Road, Brislington, Bristol, BS4 3DS.

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

They also cooked and brought in dishes from their various cultures to share, which were delicious and enjoyed by everyone! People we support really enjoyed being part of such a positive and inclusive celebration. Well done to everyone who worked together to make this day special 🎉

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Check out how our brilliant staff at Elysian Villas marked the Trust's Cultural Awareness Week with a summer party! ☀️ The villa was beautifully decorated with flags, there was music and games, and staff shared stories about their first experiences of Bristol.

A person we support and staff wearing party hats and enjoying the diverse buffet on display!

A group of people from the service standing in the living room decorated with flags.

Two people posing together in brilliant patterned outfits.

Staff and people we support smiling and posing for the camera.

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Our Whistley Dene service has been taking the need to keep people cool and hydrated seriously during the heatwaves. People living at the service were supported to visit the local market to stock up their fridge with fresh fruits and, as you can see they've put the fruit to very good use!

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

John went to a coffee morning at St Anne’s House, a community hub in Brislington! He had a chat with other attendees over tea and cakes while drawing, then viewed an installation, as the hub has studios and exhibitions from local artists. There's also an art group which he is interested in joining!

John, a person we support, stood in front of a butterfly exhibit at the community hub.

John, a person we support, stood in front of a tree exhibit at the community hub.

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Finally, everyone enjoyed a slice of the Milestones birthday cake! The afternoon was full of energy and fun and laughter for all involved. What a lot to be happy about!

Leighton, a person we support, cutting up the anniversary cake.

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

A bouncy castle was chosen as the activity of the day and many people we support enjoyed a bounce, as well as watching staff have a go! Members of the team brought in food from different cultures, including chicken and rice, crepes, tortillas, and some English classics as well.

Two people sat on the bouncy castle enjoying themselves!

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

It was celebrations all round at our 2a Court Road service, as they held a garden party to mark four brilliant events! 🎉 This included the birthdays of two people we support, the Trust's 40th anniversary, and they also incorporated our recent cultural awareness week.

Two people sat outside enjoying a hot beverage.

A person we support laughing and sat in a chair.

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Our Mortimer House team is recruiting for a new Housekeeper 👇 If you know someone who'd like to join a team that's dedicated to supporting adults with learning disabilities to live their best lives, please point them towards f.mtr.cool/lktqkzvzts

A graphic showing two women holding up a white board. Text on the board reads "Experienced Housekeeper? Join our Mortimer House team in Kingswood"

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

We have joined the onsite community allotment association, who are already kindly offering their help, but will need plenty more to get the project off the ground. Next up is a work party to clear the ground ready for soil and planters, so watch this space...

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

We will be co-designing the lot with people we support and teams from across the Trust, and our first planning meeting has already been fruitful, with plans for a herb garden, fruit area, and two raised planters for potatoes, salad and tomatoes!

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

We're happy to announce that the Trust has our own allotment site in Swindon for “Anyone can have a grow” sessions! The site is completely accessible, with an accessible toilet. However, it needs a lot of work before we can start growing 🌱

A group of people we support and staff at the first planning meeting in the allotment.

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Dougie went to Warmley Wheelers and used a wheelchair-accessible bike to journey up the cycle track to Mangotsfield! He enjoyed the scenery of the trees and the wind in his hair. He followed this up with a well-deserved cappuccino at the Warmley café. No doubt the team will see him again soon!

Dougie, a person we support, sat on the wheelchair-accessible bike in front of a crossing.

Dougie enjoying the bike ride along the cycle track.

Dougie drinking his cappuccino at the café after his cycle.

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Huge congratulations to our Vassall Road team who've just achieved a Good rating from CQC! #TeamMilestones

A graphic celebrating the Milestones Trust Vassall Road team's achievement of a Good CQC rating

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Supporting people to develop and maintain important connections and relationships is a great example of supporting people to live their best lives. Thank you Stephen for going above and beyond! #TeamMilestones

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Here's a pic of Johnathan - who we support in Southmead, being supported by Stephen on one of his regular day trips to Weston-super-Mare to visit his dad... and making the most of the day out with a delicious-looking large brekkie at the Copper Kettle!

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Staff at Whistley Dene put on a fantastic summer BBQ party. The theme? Cultural diversity! They decorated the garden and made a variety of foods to share and celebrate the myriad cultures at the service. People we support invited their families to join, making it a real community event!

A group photo of staff and people we support in the garden, decorated with flag bunting.

Two people sat at a table in the garden and smiling at the camera.

Two people walking down a path in the garden and holding hands.

A snippet of the abundant food on offer at the event!

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Yesterday, we ventured out to Spike Island Gallery for our summer Walk, Wheel & Talk! ☀️ A group of people we support and staff gathered to view the current exhibitions - with helpful guidance from some of the brilliant artists - and get to know each other. What a lovely and informative day!

Two people looking at one of the exihibitions with interest.

One of the artists giving guidance on works to someone we support.

The group viewing some of the artwork on display.

A person we support standing next to one of the exhibits.

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Not only did this bring together the service, the event was open to friends and family members, as well as neighbours and other members of the local community, so it was truly a connecting day!

People sat and stood around tables and surrounded by flags enjoying the BBQ in the garden!

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

It provided a wonderful opportunity for everyone to engage in meaningful conversations around the themes explored during our Cultural Awareness Week.

A person we support enjoying the day on a swing.

A member of staff smiling at the camera and wearing a t-shirt showing off their Zimbabwean nationality!

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Check out the brilliant efforts of the team at our Dramsdon service for their summer BBQ! The garden was beautifully decorated with flags from around the world, there was an array of delicious-looking food from different cultures, and staff embraced the occasion by wearing traditional attire.

A shot of many different flags hanging on bunting across the garden.

A member of staff wearing a traditional outfit in the sun!

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Taking inspiration from Cultural Awareness Week, the Milestones Person-Centred Planning team gave a sneak preview of new learning that they have developed - soon to be rolled out Trust-wide - and workshopped how to write a support plan for a person we support to reconnect with their heritage.

A group of staff sat in a circle and discussing at the sneak preview of the person-centred planning team's new learning.

Staff looking at a presentation screen during the person-centred planning team's meeting.

The group of staff who attending the support planning meeting posing in front of the screen.

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

During Milestones' own Cultural Awareness Week, our Watleys End Road service held a special 'Nigerian Day', organised by two support workers to proudly share elements of their culture. There was plenty of food, music, laughter, conversation, and a lively, inclusive atmosphere that everyone enjoyed.

A group of staff from our service 121 Watley's End Road standing out in the garden in the sunshine.

A couple of members of staff dancing in front of a table of food.

Two members of staff smiling at the camera.

People helping themselves to a wonderful display of food.

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

As part of this week, we have been asking our staff to tell us their stories and we'd love to share with you Uchenna's brilliant and touching journey into care. Read here:

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Papa's Legacy: My Path into Care - Milestones Trust

Uchenna describes her journey into care, from supporting her beloved Papa in Nigeria, to becoming a support worker with Milestones Trust.

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

This week, we have been celebrating our very own Cultural Awareness Week! It is a week designed to bring our teams closer together and encourage the sharing of ideas from all different perspectives.

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Their insight and feedback helps us understand what really matters to the people we support, ensuring their voices are heard throughout the whole of the Trust. Huge thanks to you all! #CoProWeek2026

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

At Milestones Trust, we’re proud to work alongside our Experts by Experience – people who bring their own lived experience and valuable perspectives to help shape the support we provide - including helping to coproduce our newly launched #PeoplesSurvey!

A photo of Anne-Marie and Sarah - two of Milestones' Experts by Experience

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Pics of just some of the creations of the people we support at our art group's #Bricolage-inspired adventure at the Scrapstore in Bristol last week! We think they're fab - what do you think?!

A photo of a person we support stood next to a large artistic creation at the Scrapstore

A photo of a person we support stood next to their artistic creation at the Scrapstore

A photo of a person we support with her artistic creations at the Scrapstore

A photo of a person we support working on his artistic creation at the Scrapstore

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Huge congratulations to our Bath Road service in #LongwellGreen which has been rated Good by CQC! Congratulations team 🎉 #TeamMilestones

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Danno organised a car wash with a little help from his friends (plus added karaoke pizazz!) and raised £67.70, which is an invaluable contribution to keeping a much-loved and important event going. #LDWeek #LDWeek2026 #Doyouseeme

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

To close out Learning Disability Week, we want to shout out Danno, a person we support, who decided he wanted to fundraise for future community days. This opens a service to the local community, encouraging neighbours to come over for food and drink, to connect, and to enjoy some fun activities!

Danno, a person we support, singing karaoke at the car wash event with a little help from a friend!

Jamie, a person we support, and Pippa, a staff member, helping with the car wash.

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

We're looking for adults with learning disabilities to join us in creating an accessible art qualification, aiming to open doors to paid employment in creative spaces. Find out more at f.mtr.cool/rmzqzkdymx or come along to our Open Day!

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Art Facilitator Pathway (Pilot Programme)

Milestones Trust are looking for adults with learning disabilities in South Gloucestershire to co-produce an innovative new Art Facilitator Pathway course.

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

This year’s #LDWeek asks ‘Do you see me?’, focusing on people with learning disabilities being valued. So, let’s talk about co-production! This approach to support has the ethos: ‘Nothing about us without us’ – staff and people we support work as equal partners to make decisions which affect them.

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Helen is also a brilliant artist. Earlier this year, her work was showcased at the Arnolfini and, as part of her role, she led a Walk & Talk for others to see the way she expresses herself through art, learn about her art group, and inspire them in creative activities! It was a fantastic experience.

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

This #LDWeek, we are throwing the spotlight to Helen! Helen is one of our Experts by Experience, a paid staff member who is also supported by Milestones, which means she often attends meetings to help shape how the Trust is run and provides feedback on initiatives.

A quote from Helen's article in our internal magazine saying: 'It was my suggestion to go to the Arnolfini as one of my works was showcased as part of the AIM (Art in Motion) exhibitions. I chose to combine three different places that are all important for me for different reasons on my painting. For many people attending, it was their first time visiting the Arnolfini. It was nice to see people having fun looking at the art and being inspired to do more creative things.'

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

So, this week, we will be pushing for change, sharing just some of the wonderful ways people we support are showing up in their communities! #LDWeek #Doyouseeme

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Statistics from @mencap.org.uk show for people with learning disabilities: ◾ 26.7% are employed yet 86% want a paid job ◾ 1 in 3 spend less than 1 hour outside home on a typical Saturday ◾ Over 2,000 people with a learning disability and/or autistic people are currently in mental health hospitals

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

It's Learning Disability Week! The theme for 2026 is "Do you see me?" which is all about people with a learning disability being seen, heard and valued.

Graphic which says 'Learning Disability Week 2026 15-21 June: do you see me?'

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Check out the visitor our #HollyLodge service had yesterday! Holly Lodge is located in a beautiful part of Wiltshire and the people living there are used to seeing several family groups of muntjac deer who often come in to enjoy the gardens and sneak a cheeky nibble of the rose bushes...

A photo of a deer stood on the edge of Holly Lodge's carpark

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Last up was a well-deserved cup of tea in the café! Teresa was so pleased that she had been swimming again and really enjoyed it. She felt proud at what she had achieved and would like to do this regularly.

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

#TeamMilestones looked into accessible pools and arranged a session. They helped her in the water, guiding her to use floats and the side of the pool to feel more assured. Teresa quickly grew in confidence and ended the session using the float and kicking her legs through the water.

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Teresa has taken a big plunge! She used to swim in the sea with her family in Weymouth many years ago and recently expressed an interest in going again.

A picture of Teresa, a person we support, having a cup of tea in the pool café after her swimming session.

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