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Stockport Cerebral Palsy Society and Manchester Inte'Great'
SCPS and Manchester INTE'GREAT' are recruiting VOLUNTEERS for their Short Breaks scheme. The Short Breaks scheme operates weekends away supporting children with disabilities (11 to 19 years old) to do outdoor adventure activities such as climbing, zip wire and sailing in the Lake District. We also offer City Breaks with visits to local places of interest along with social activities. Volunteers work alongside our trained staff to encourage and assist group members to participate in activities and try new things.
Volunteer Induction Training will be offered to cover the basic elements of First Aid, Manual Handling, Epilepsy, Autism, Safeguarding and Disability Equality. Volunteers will be able to start actively volunteering once an induction meeting has taken place and 2 satisfactory references have been received.
For an application form and further information please contact Tracy Brundrett, Volunteer Coordinator, on 0161 494 5771 or email tbrundrett@stockportcp.co.uk
Wheelchair skills training, 25 - 27 August, Cedar Mount High School, Gorton
Whizz - kidz are running a wheelchair skills training scheme in Manchester from 25th – 27th August from 11am – 4pm which is free to children and young people. You can learn lots of different skills including; road safety, spatial awareness, dance session, ramps and kerbs. There are warm up games, discussions and other activities including obstacle courses and a treasure hunt. More advanced and older trainees are also available to buddy with the younger trainees.
Contact Cat McNicol on 07824 662 626 or email her at c.mcnicol@whizz-kidz.org.uk
help! 2 Parent seminars - Wilmslow
The National Autistic Society's help! Team North West is running two parent seminars in Wilmslow. On Monday 13 September, there's Managing Anger in young people with Asperger Syndrome and Tuesday 14 September, there's Supporting the siblings of your child with an ASD. Contact help! team North West on 0161 946 1193 to book a place or email Joanna Kowalik (joanna.kowalik@nas.org.uk).
3 day help! Programme in Warrington, November 2010
This programme provides information, advice and support to parents/full time carers whose child aged 5 - 11 has had a recent diagnosis of an autistic spectrum disorder. It includes an overview of ASDs, top tips for communication and interaction, education rights and law, accessing support services and approaching behavioural difficulties. Places are free but allocated on a first come, first served basis for up to 12 families. The programme starts on Monday 1st November with sessions on Tuesday 2nd and Friday 12th November, all 9.30 am to 2.30 pm.
Contact help! team North West on 0161 946 1193 to book a place or email Joanna Kowalik (joanna.kowalik@nas.org.uk).
help! 2 Parents seminars, Altrincham, November 2010
Monday 29 November - Meeting your child's sensory needs
Tuesday 30 November - Common toileting difficulties in children with autism ASD
Contact help! team North West on 0161 946 1193 to book a place or email Joanna Kowalik (joanna.kowalik@nas.org.uk).
FREE computers and assistive technology
The Government's Home Access Team are offering free computers and assistive technology to school-age children with a learning or physical disability in low income families. If you would like to find out more, please click on this link:
FREE skateboarding all summer long in Gorton Park!
FREE skateboarding coaching classes for young people aged 8 to 16 in Gorton Park this summer. Come along on TUESDAY evenings from 4pm to 8pm for the chance to train with professional skateboarders. Boards and protective gear are provided and sessions are totally free. Places are limited so get there early. Participants need to complete a registration form and any children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent ot guardian. Last session: 21 September.
All Sorts to Do Summer Holiday Activities 2010 - activities for all children
The new All Sorts to Do book and Registration Form are attached below. The book (48 pages) lists leisure activities for all abilities all over Manchester with details of where, when and the age range of the activities. Just click on the link below to find your area and what's available.
For details on specific disability sport schemes, please contact Nicky Boothroyd on 0161 220 3856 or email n.boothroyd@manchester.gov.uk
Summer Disability Sports programme
Details of the summer sports activities available all over Manchester for children aged 5 - 19 years (CADS) and 8 - 19 years (Manchester Leisure) are now available. Just click on links below to download the brochures or call Nicky Boothroyd on 0161 220 3856 to make a booking.
DisabledSportsProgrammeSummer2010
Manchester Carers Centre is moving! 7 July 2010
Manchester Carers Centre is moving to fantastic new premises at Vulcan Mill, 12 - 18 Pollard Street, Manchester M4 7AN. There's a new telephone number too - Manchester Carers Centre - office 0161 272 7270 - and a new Carers line 0161 272 7274.
To welcome carers to the new centre, there'll be a special coffee morning on Thursday 22 July from 10.30am to 12.30pm
Manchester Carers Centre is moving flyer.doc
Aarskog syndrome
If anyone knows of a support group or has any knowledge of this condition, please could you email us here at MAP. Thank you very much
Kidz Up North will take place 25 November 2010 at the Reebok Stadium, Bolton
For FREE entry tickets and more information, please call the organisers Disabled Living, Manchester on 0161 214 5959/5962. Email: info@disabledliving.co.uk. For updates, please visit www.kidzsouth.co.uk
New day and time for Blackley Young People’s Club and Drop In sessions
Both have moved to Monday evenings at a fantastic new venue at Meade Hill School, Chain Road, Blackley, Manchester M9 6GN
The drop in is from 4.30pm – 6pm and is open to all families – just call in . The youth club is 6 – 8pm by places are via a referral from MAP. There are lots of exciting activities and trips planned for both clubs during 2010
Manchester Local Involvement Network (LINk)
LINk is a network bringing together local people, organisations and groups who want to improve health and social care services in the city. The LINk's main job will be to:
- Find out what people want
- Investigate issues that people raise
- Use its statutory powers, when needed, to hold services to account
To get involved and to receive regular newsletters contact the Manchester LINk Support Team:
Manchester LINk Support Team,
Black Health Agency,
Gaddum House, 6 Great Jackson street
Manchester M15 4AX
Phone: 0161 214 3909
email: manchesterlink@blackhealthagency.org.uk
website: www.communityvoicesonline.org.uk
Click here to download a link flyer (Adobe .pdf)
Manchester Carers Forum New Newsletter!
Manchester Carers Forum's new newsletter looks at events happening locally and contains lots of useful information about events, courses and support in Manchester for carers. If you would like to receive an electronic or hard format newsletter then contact Nathaniel O'Brien, Carers Information and Development Worker at the office on 0161 819 2226 or e-mail nat@manchestercarersforum.org.uk.
Website: www.manchestercarersforum.org.uk
Interconnections (IC) inter-disciplinary information service
The Interconnections Free Information Resource is aimed primarily at people, services and organisations who offer direct support to babies, children and young people (0 - 25 years) who have disabilities and special needs - and their families. The purpose of our Information Service is to provide relevant information to help these people, services and organisations in their efforts to support children and families. Our Free Electronic Bulletin carrying items of interest is mailed to over 10,000 people a month. Or Webmarket is a catalogue of useful services designed to help professionals, disabled young people and their families find what they need when they need it.We laso have an open listing of upcoming events,including conferences, seminars, training days, exhibitions, campaign meetings and more.
Please let me know when you want to add, remove or alter a name on the list. This can be done by e-mail, telephone, fax, post or via the website http://www.icwhatsnew.com. Contact: Peter Limbrick, Interconnections, Parks Farm, Clifford, Herefordshire, HR3 5HH. Tel/fax: 01497 831550 E-mail: p.limbrick@virgin.net
South Manchester Down Syndrome Support Group
This group meets the second Friday of the Month between 10am and 12pm at Burnage Children's Centre, Broad Hill Road, Burnage. Provides the opportunity to meet other parents and carers to exchange ideas and support and there are sometimes invited speakers on various topics. While parents meet and chat, children will be looked after by a play-worker, and the centre has a lovely sensory room.
For more details ring Bernadette on 0161 862 9083.
Project 4 Inclusion Allotment
P4I's allotment in Harpurhey requires your help! They urgently need donations of time, tools, seeds or plants. Anyone with experience of gardening or cultivating allotments would be very welcome. Please contact Roger on 0161 202 6431
Wythenshawe Wheelers
Has added sessions to it's popular programme of cycling with accessible adapted bikes for people with a range of disabilities.
- Wednesday- Open Session- 10am to 12noon. Just turn up and ride for 50p
- Friday- School Session- 10am to 3pm. Schools call to book places on sessions
- Saturday- open session- 1pm to 3pm. Just turn up and ride for 50p
For more information call Nicky or Oli on 0161 232 3116/3125
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