(1888PressRelease)
July 01, 2009 - Students at Kingston Maurward College in Dorset are making positive ripples for people with learning disabilities living in their community.
Foundation students at the campus - who have moderate learning disabilities themselves - have raised £300 towards the cost of a water feature at a supported living home in nearby Dorchester.
The water feature will be part of a new sensory garden being built at the Leonard Cheshire Disability home.
Some 50 students maximised their fundraising talents selling cream teas and manning stalls at the college's Open Weekend, to raise the cash.
"We are thrilled with the efforts and dedication of the students to raise so much in just two days," said Dan Ling, manager of the home.
"For young people to go out of their way to do something like this is absolutely fantastic."
Clare Davison, college principal, said: "The money raised has been as a result of a lot of hard work, by students here, their parents and carers, and we are very pleased to be handing over this cheque."
Families of the residents living in the home and the Dorset volunteer group have also raised some £1,000 towards the cost of the new garden.
The students are on the Skills for Working Life programme designed for young people needing to develop their social, basic and life skills before progressing onto work or apprenticeships.
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