Ceremony's 'joy and pleasure'

GOOD WORK DONE BY PLUSS IS HAILED BY CITY COUNCILLORS

- CARL EVE

PLYMOUTH'S Barbican Theatre has played host to an uplifting awards ceremony with a difference which celebrated the successes of local people with learning disabilities.

Hosted by Pluss, on behalf of Plymouth City Council, the showcase event featured premiere viewings of seven short videos which highlighted aspects of the learning disability employment service delivered by Pluss, followed by an award ceremony for some well-deserving teams and individuals.

The event was attended by over 100 people, many of whom were customers and staff from Pluss Plymouth Learning Disability Supported Employment and Training Services along with young people from the Plymouth and Exeter Project SEARCH internship programme. Other guests included local employers, community partners, and service commissioners from Plymouth City Council, outgoing Lord Mayor Sue Dann, as well as newly elected Cabinet members.

Guests were given the red-carpet treatment, with sparkling drinks on arrival, along with a box of popcorn to enjoy as they entered the auditorium. As expected, the atmosphere was loud and celebratory, as the customers quickly got into the spirit of things, cheering on friends as they appeared on screen.

Pluss is part of the Seetec Group that supports over 150,000 individuals each year through programmes funded by the Department for Work and Pensions, the European Social Fund and the National Lottery's Community Fund.