Hi everyone, my name is Kirsty, and I’ve got some exciting news to share about my latest adventure in the world of arts and crafts. As you all know I’m a bit of a knitting enthusiast, and I can spend hours lost in the colourful world of arts and crafts. I decided to shake things…

We wanted to talk about something pretty special – St Theresa’s Hospice in Darlington. It’s been around since ’86, quietly doing incredible work for free to help those going through incredibly difficult times dealing with illnesses. No red tape, just pure care. What they do is simple but so important, elevating the quality of life…

Our friends at The Guide Dog Charity have gone the extra mile, offering free face-to-face training for one of our staff teams, keeping the generosity flowing by offering the same training to anyone supported by ubu who might face the loss of their sight. This training wasn’t just your everyday workshop; it was like a…

Boo..Number 2 – it’s Bingo time!! Our Halloween bash in Harrogate was a spooktacular extravaganza that had everyone howling for more. With the creepy vibes of spooky season creeping in, our Harrogate managers went all out, decking the venue with everything from spooky masks and skeletons to bats, pumpkins, and a smoking witch’s cauldron –…

Hi, it’s Adrian again. Do you remember me? I’ve been very busy this year, raising funds for my local community. The last time I got in touch, I shared news of my tombola – and the party that I ran to bring people together (and buy as many tombola tickets as possible!). Supported by my…

Hi, my name is Ria and I am an Artist. As an artist, I can sometimes see the world from a different perspective and then I express my thoughts, feelings and realisations through my art. Recently, I have spent some time thinking about an Integrated Society. I pondered over what it means to me and…

Some people get to follow their dreams and live their best lives doing something that they love. I count myself as one of these people and now I’m power lifting alongside my heroes – but it all had to start somewhere, and I needed a little bit of support to get up and lifting! Meeting…

Hi, my name is Phil. I live in Nottingham and I’m supported by ubu and I have been for many years. My life has been very interesting so far and my story is definitely worth a few moments of your time. I really have come a long way… Life before ubu Before I came to…

I would like to share my weight loss journey with you all. Many people will know what I mean when I say that I was I was not happy with my weight. I was not happy with how I looked. I was also aware that my weight was having an impact on my health and…

My name is Russell and I love to cook! But for me, a lot of the preparation for my meals starts long before I reach the kitchen. Now, I begin out in the garden. Growing Greens I have always loved to get as close as possible to meal preparation, from peeling and slicing to steaming…

Hi everyone, my name is Kelly! Can you see me in my new flat? I love it. The journey I’ve taken from living at home to being in my own flat is a great story and one that’s worth hearing! Home Life I used to live at home with my mum, brother and stepdad. Don’t…