Spotlight Series – Bob

Bob talks about his work at Co-op, helping out in his community, and the activities he enjoys. 

I got my 30 year certificate for working at the Co-Op. I work there on a Monday and Wednesday. I enjoy meeting and talking to the customers, and helping if they need any help. 

On a Friday morning, I help [the local] hospital’s district nurses to do the filing. I enjoy going to church on a Sunday and welcoming people when they come into church. 

I do the music group in the morning and jewellery making in the afternoon. I enjoy taking part in music group. I like music and singing. On a Tuesday, I do cooking in the morning and games in the afternoon. I like doing gardening. I like planting seeds and seeing it grow. 

I live with other people. The support workers are all nice. They help do the cleaning, and I do some cleaning. Sometimes, I help staff with cooking at home. I’ve always liked doing cooking and watching cooking programmes on telly. I like Saturday Kitchen, Masterchef, and Mary Berry does the cakes. I try to make what they’ve made. 

I enjoy coming here to Warren Avenue. I’ve been coming here quite a long time. I like the staff here. I like helping other people if they can’t do things. The staff help me and I help people when they need it. I do Makaton to people who can’t speak. I like learning that.