A trip down memory lane!

October 25th 2021

AOB had the pleasure of taking a trip down memory lane today with Mr Michael Ball, who along with his wife Constance Ryder, were both members of Ashton Baths swimming team in the 1960’s.

Michael Ball being handed a presentation cup

 

Constance Ryder along side her trophies and medals

 

Michael and Constance (both pictured below) originally met at the baths and both competed in many Gala’s and won an array of medals, in fact Constance was champion of Lancashire! – and we have an amazing photo of Michael diving into the water!

Michael diving into Ashton Baths

Michael Ball

Michael outside AOB in 2021!

 

If you have any photo’s or memories of your time at the baths in its heyday then please do post them on our pages, we would love to hear from you!

 

March 26th 2024

Ashton Sixth Form College Tour

We had the pleasure of showing two groups of students from Ashton Sixth Form College around the Centre today as part of their Regeneration Curriculum. It’s great to see so many young people interested in the story of AOB! 

March 21st 2024

Down Syndrome Awareness Day

AOB held a cake sale arranged by Natalie, a Bric by Bric colleague of Saffer Cooper…….
All donations were for Down Syndrome Awareness Day. This is officially celebrated on 21st March each year, the date is significant as people with Down Syndrome have 3 copies of chromosome 21- hence 21/3. The day is marked with people wearing odd socks to celebrate individuals who have Down Syndrome and inclusivity (socks were chosen as chromosomes are shaped similarly to socks)
More information about Down Syndrome can be found here: https://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/

March 7th 2024

Andy Burnham Visit

AOB was delighted to welcome Andy Burnham to the Centre. Andy was meeting with colleagues and Centre Manager Fi managed to snap a quick picture on the way out 😊