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Weekly Evidence Checklist: Week 20 – Mencap Gateway Bronze Award (Plus Family & Nature Updates)

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Happy Sunday, everyone! It’s time for my quick 5-minute weekly checklist to document my progress for the Mencap Gateway Bronze Award. This week has been incredibly special, filled with beautiful nature, steady routines, a little chaos and a very memorable family celebration. ​Here is my evidence submission for Week 20 : ​1. Volunteering (Walk for Autism) ​ Status: Completed previously. ​2. Fitness (Nature Walk) ​ Activity: Prescribe Nature at Newbattle Abbey College (Week 6), a journey to the Isle of Lewis and Gabriels woodland activities at Squirrels.  ​ Evidence ​ Reflections: This week marked Week 6 of the Prescribe Nature programme at Newbattle Abbey College, where we made some bird hides. It was another deeply enriching week of nature-based activities, reminding me once again that the outdoors continues to be a profound source of healing and joy. In addition to the programme, I enjoyed some breathtaking views on the ...