Santa Visits Cunliffe Club’s Christmas Party

Santa took some time out of his busy schedule to visit the Cunliffe Tuesday Club’s Christmas Party  at the Brymbo Sports and Social Club on 17 December.   Over one hundred people attended the party and disco.  Pictures with Santa - Gwen Humphries, John Roberts and seated Graham Edwards.

Erlas Seminar News

The Wrexham Forum recently held a seminar at the Erlas Centre, for people with a learning disability to discuss bullying and how to tackle it.  Over twenty people attended and it was agreed that more meeting should take place in the future. A bid for additional funding to the Local Health Board was successful and Forum where granted a further £500 to hold more meetings.

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Volunteers and Supporters Wanted

Can you spare an hour to help at one of our events?

Or would you like to work with the children?

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New Jobcentre DVD Launched

Jobcentre Plus has launched a DVD promoting its services for people with a disability or health conditions. The We Can Help DVD follows Sarah from her first Jobcentre Plus interview through to fining work. Anne McGuire, the Minister for Disabled People, said that the DVD” is raising awareness and ensuring that no one misses out”

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Pool Players?

The Welsh Special Pool Association is look for Mencap members to represent Wales in the 2006 World 8 Ball Championships in Bridlington Yorkshire in April. Contact Stephen Partridge on 01792 526670

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NHS launch national training

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Forum Open Evening Picture Special

Winners of the ‘Easter Bonnet' Competition judged on Tuesday 22 March at the Disco in Brymbo Sport and Social, are from left to right, in first place, Gwen Humphries, in second place was Ruth Parry and in third place, Heather Slawson.

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Learning Disability Day

Wednesday 8 March 2006 is the Learning Disability Today event at the Manchester International Convention Centre Pavilion. Seminar and exhibition on the latest developments and opportunities in learning disability.  £17.03 + VAT for advance tickets.

Tel: 08708901080  or email: info@pavpub.com

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Pedal Power

The  Hearts and Minds Pedal Power Cycling Project opened at Alyn Waters during the Summer bringing the first supervised bike rides for children and adults with learning and physical disabilities.

Free daily rides give all ages the chance to ride special bikes and hand cycles, on a purpose built tarmac circuit around the largest country park in Wrexham with fantastic views and scenery, safely away from road traffic.  All rides are free, fully supervised with instructions  given.  A variety of bikes will be offered to suit most needs with helmets, gloves and rainproof jackets provided. For more details phone Andy Clark at Groundwork Wrexham and Flintshire on : 01978 363555.

The Project is managed by Groundwork Wrexham & Flintshire.

Pictured above the group of visitors at the opening.  Below left, Ray Jarvis takes grandaughter Kate for a spin. Below  right, Forum  coordinator Gaynor Pugh and Ray Jarvis  shows how it’s done.

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Is Spring Just Around the Corner ?

Thoughts of snowdrops, spring flowers and warmer weather ? Why not help out as a volunteer at Erlas Walled Kitchen Garden. The Roots for Healthy Hearts project promotes physical activity and healthy eating to school children and community groups. The Kitchen Garden is being used to educate children about where and how fruit and vegetables are grown, providing them with hands-on education. The Roots for Healthy Hearts project has received funding from the Big Lottery, Tetra Pak, Kellogg’s, Lloyds TSB and Wrexham County Borough Council.  The group are looking for volunteers of any age and ability to help maintain the garden. All tools will be provided as well as light refreshments and  this is a great opportunity   to learn and enhance your garden skills and improve your health.

If you are interested in volunteering and would like further information or arrange a time to visit the garden contact Foyzul Gani, Healthy Eating Officer at Groundwork Wrexham and Flintshire on 01978 363444 or e-mail foyzul.gani@groundwork.org.uk. Minibus transport can be provided for groups of four of more within the Wrexham area.

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Right Support on way for Parents ?

A new research project to help parents with a learning disability find the right support to raise their children. The project’s website gives parents with a learning disability access to individuals and organisations that can provide support. It  explores the options available and includes a questionnaire that will be used to develop an understanding of issues affecting these parents.  The project is being funded by the Baring Foundation and run by the University of Bristol’s Norah Fry Research Centre. Its research shows that parents with a learning disability are at greater risk of having their children taken into care, often because they don’t know where to turn for help.  A group of parents with a learning disability are working as advisers for the project. They have met to discuss their own experiences and the support they have received. “They’ve already taken two of my kids,” explained one father. “We really want to keep this little one. We are doing everything they tell us so that she can stay with us.” An online survey is being conducted as part of the project. People with a learning disability, professionals working with parents in mainstream and specialist services are being asked to visit the site and register their views.  Go to: www.rightsupport.org

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