Prior's Court's Summer Newsletter

See below for the latest version of Prior's Court's quarterly newsletter, the summer 2024 version.

Click on the image below to read this edition which features Prior's Court at the Autism Show in London, young person Ethan being supported to access an Ed Sheeran tribute act, huge Olympics Week success for young people across site, and many fundraising achievements, including an art auction, staff taking on huge challenges, and young people raising money at Parallel Windsor! As well as so much more.

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