Austin Swaby

Hi, I’m Austin I am 38 from Liverpool.

I have been working at Garston Adventure Playground for the past 6 months. I love working here as its unique and no other centre has the same outdoor space as we do.

I began working with young people 16-19-year-olds, 20 years ago when I worked for Connexions the careers office offering information, advice and guidance in finding employment or an apprenticeship prior to leaving school.

Previous, to working at the playground I taught English for over a year.

I love to travel, reading, playing guitar, football and gaining new belts in Karate.

What our customers say…

I started to come to the venny with my child for her to play and now I regularly help out. I know the staff have their hands full much of the time, with the number of children and young people that attend and I enjoy being able to help where and whenever I can. I feel, valued and have something to contribute no matter how small

Volunteer

We enjoy coming to the playground on Senior Night as it’s somewhere to be with our friends and be safe

Tom

Coming here has helped encourage my social skills and confidence in meeting new friends. I am happy that my child has access to the playground which is safe, fun and full of enjoyment within the community

Jane

My son is severely autistic and the Venny is his Paradise! It is a place he comes to and loves, it’s like a big adventure to him with all the things that are there to occupy his mind and burn off all his built-up energy. It gives me, his dad, a little bit of respite. Knowing how safe the environment is with the high safety fences all around it gives you piece of mind knowing he can’t come to any harm. I can just sit back and watch him enjoy himself and sometimes I have a go on the swings and other activities that I’m not too big for yet! Another feature which I know he enjoys is the countryside feel it has to it, I think the smells and the feel of all the flowers and greenery helps him to relax. “Long live the Venny“.

Mike