The Key

Forwards work clubs for people with learning disabilities

adminsarah — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:55:35 +0000

Click here for further information about Forwards work clubs, which aim to help people with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and higher functioning autism to find and stay in work. Work clubs currently run in Gloucester, but will be expanding across other parts of the county soon. For further information, contact 07435 788659.

Aiming High Update 8

adminsarah — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:23:39 +0000

Click here for the latest news from the Aiming High Network. Use the Wants and Offers form if you want to use/exchange equipment with other providers.

BME Support group for families with a disabled child

adminsarah — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:06:44 +0000

Click here for further details.

‘Have a Go’ Archery

adminsarah — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:30:32 +0000

‘Have a Go’ Saturday Inclusion Club taking place at Leisure@ Cheltenham from 1.30 – 2.30pm. They are also runnin some Archery taster sessions on three dates in March (8-18 years). For more information call Tom Sparks on 01242 264324.

Special Needs Yoga Classes – New Saturday classes available

adminsarah — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:25:27 +0000

Two new special needs yoga classes will be starting on Saturday 25th February for children with ASD and children with physical disabilities. Full details can be found in the flyer or by contacting Lucy on 01452 770183.

Loo Bus Questionnaire

adminsarah — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:18:15 +0000

click here to complete the questionnaire

The National Star College are seeking (in partnership with Active Impact, REMAP, Allsorts, Third Sector Services, St Roses School Gloucestershire) to develop a Loo Bus. We aim to buy, adapt and equip a vehicle that will enable people with disabilities to use the toilet/be changed with dignity and respect when they wish to go to events and activities across the country. We are looking into purchasing a minibus-sized vehicle which would be big enough to accommodate a changing bench, hoist and toilet. Your input is valued and the the questionnaire should take less than 5 minutes to complete. Please could you complete and return by 24.2.12 at the latest and return to Joy Goudswaard. Also, please forward this to any organisations or individuals who may be interested. Thank you very much for your cooperation.

Asian Parent Carers Event – Monday 5th March 2012

adminsarah — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:12:07 +0000

Asian Parent Carers Event on Monday 5th March, 10am – 1pm, at the Friendship Cafe, Barton Street. The event is free to parent carers and interpreters will be available during the day. Click here to view the flyer.

The Embrace Club is moving

adminsarah — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:48:47 +0000

To Cheltenham Youth Centre, Whaddon. Cheltenham Embrace Disability Youth Group is for young people aged 13-25 with learning and physical disabilities. Call 01242 269839 for more information.

WellChild Helping Hands Scheme

adminsarah — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:20:54 +0000

Through its Helping Hands Scheme, WellChild, the national charity for sick children, enlists the support of volunteers from companies to tackle home development projects for families with seriously ill children.

WellChild is looking for families who could benefit from a home development project, such as redecoration of an unsuitable bedroom or making an overgrown garden safe and accessible to provide a more therapeutic home environment for a seriously ill child or young person.

Please contact WellChild’s Helping Hands team on 0845 458 8171 or email helpinghands@wellchild.org.uk

For further information about WellChild’s work, please see www.wellchild.org.uk

Forest of Dean February half term holiday playschemes

adminsarah — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:24:56 +0000

Click on the links below for further information: