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June 2007

Ayden's dream is a record breaker

A Leicester man with a learning disability had his dream come true this week when he took part in a successful world record attempt for the 'record number of Ferraris on a race track' at Silverstone racecourse.

Ayden Johnson, who lives in Glenfield, is supported by a not-for-profit organisation called Dimensions. Dimensions recently ran a competition for the people it supports to make 50 of their dreams come true. Ayden's dream, to have a drive in a Ferrari, was a winning dream. This week his dream came true, when he got to ride in a Ferrari and take part in the world record attempt. The world record was smashed as 385 Ferraris took to the track and has been confirmed by the Guinness Book of Records.

Rachel Graham, Regional Director of Dimensions, said:

"The dream competition is about showing that people with learning difficulties have the same dreams and aspirations as everybody else, but that they don't always have the money or support to be able to fulfil them. We hope it will encourage people to realise that we all have dreams, and that people with learning difficulties are no different.

"We're thrilled that Ayden's dream came true in such record-breaking circumstances!"

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Derby competition success!

One of our services in Derby is celebrating today after being named as one of five winners of a 'Mission Possible' competition. The service has won a garden makeover, which will take place on 3rd July. The garden will be a 'memory' garden, and the makeover will feature in the local press.

The competition has been organised by Derbyshire Community Foundation, a non profit organisation that provides independent funding for voluntary community action throughout the country. DFC distributes grants to voluntary groups whose aims are to tackle disadvantage and enhance community life in Derbyshire.

Kate's transitions blog launched

We are pleased to announce that Kate Jackson, our transitions development manager, is going to be writing a blog on this website. Kate's blog will be regularly updated with the various happenings in transitions within Dimensions and the sector as a whole.

Check out her first entry, about her recent trip to 11 Downing Street!