virtual games in 2021 . We see teams return year-on-year to take part and it ’ s become a key talking and focal point of the recovery diary .
This year ’ s games is due to be held on 24 September at Hatfield Activity Centre and Waterpark , kicking off at 9:30am sharp . It ’ s free for all participants , spectators , and friends of recovery to come and join in the festivities .
After a difficult couple of years due to the pandemic , we ’ re bringing an amazing line up of fun activities on and off the water for both participants and spectators , as well as the famous festival of colours at midday .
A fallen warrior trophy will be presented after a minute ’ s silence for those people that were unfortunately lost to addiction – something that has been brought
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Even when we used to see good people we would not ask for help at all while deep inside a voice would be screaming please help me to break down this wall Even when they were leaving we would stare , watch then walk away Proper hating ourselves for not speaking Saying we would do it another day Yet even knowing that would not be No chance that would ever occur As the addict inside our head Don ’ t want us to ever go there
I used to look in the mirror At my reflection staring right back Now I myself the question What makes me want smack or crack ? I ’ ve even heard people laughing Like the life I have lived is so funny But the smile soon disappears Once they know how fast it eats your money into even sharper focus as a result of the pandemic .
We ’ ve reached out to LEROs and their supporters , inviting teams across the treatment and recovery ecosystem to come and join in the fun , and bring health stands and interactive stalls to the event .
To see a video of our last event visit https :// youtu . be / 2FxPd6yhjL8 and for more information about sponsoring , getting involved or visiting please contact Neil Firbank Recovery Games co-ordinator on neil . firbank @ nhs . net .
Alternatively contact stuart . green4 @ nhs . net for the most up-to-date information , or find us on https :// twitter . com / recovery _ games or https :// www . facebook . com / recoverygames
Stuart Green is Aspire service manager
I would love to invent time travel Go back to that first fateful day And whisper right into my own ear Say no mate , just walk away I would love for that to be possible But it is not as we all know You see for us that are in recovery It ’ s a chance to give life another go
You will know when you have got it We could easily run a mile And every time you see your reflection On your face is a beaming smile Others around you will notice Some may even say it too But what I believe is the best part Is everyone meets the real you .
ASPINDEN CARE HOME
Aspinden Care Home is a CQC registered specialist residential service supporting those individuals that are living with the effects of long-term alcohol misuse and / or addiction , are resistant to change , and exhibit behaviours that challenge other services .
We have a team of personal health and wellbeing practitioners , recovery coordinators , in-house nurses , and senior management . The service provides accommodation and care with fluid and nutrition management through our own commercial kitchen .
Our work is person-centred to support individuals who have chosen to continue to drink alcohol by helping them live and thrive within a harm minimisation model , using a managed alcohol programme approach .
The service is based in Southwark , it consists of a purpose-built 25 bed , mixed-gender facility providing 24-hour care with regular nursing and GP input to support residents ’ physical and mental health needs .
To make a referral 020 7237 0331 enquiries . ach @ equinoxcare . org . uk www . socialinterestgroup . org . uk 1 Aspinden Road , London , SE16 2DR
“ Staff are around 24 hours a day . Anything you need to know or want , just ask the staff . They are always here .” Micheal , resident
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