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Teas, cakes and SELF-ESTEEM

Carole Goulding had a long-held dream of opening a tea room staffed by learning-disabled adults, and now that it’s a reality, the venue is helping dozens of people grow in confidence and self-esteem – including her own daughter.

‘Seeing how each individual changes is amazing’

Carole, 61, was inspired to open a tea room in Friskney, Lincolnshire, to give her 39-year-old daughter, Samantha, and other learning-disabled adults somewhere to develop life skills, gain a sense of purpose and find the confidence to join the workforce. She is thrilled with the opportunities it’s bringing the group, who include deaf and

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