Aiming High For Disabled Children Short Breaks FREE Swimming Programme

Are you aged 7-15 years and have a disability?

This could be for you?

Sessions will be fun and enjoyable with an opportunity to learn to swim, parents and carers can go in the water if they wish.

Sessions will be held at Wolverhampton Swimming and Fitness Centre, Planetary Road, Bentley Bridge, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, WV13 3SW

First session Saturday 2nd June 2012 6.00pm – 7.30pm

No previous experience of swimming required and non swimmers are welcome

To sign onto the programme you will need to complete an application form which can be accessed via the website at www.wolverhampton.gov.uk/communitydevelopment or calling the community development team on 01902 556220. Spaces are limited so please ensure you pre-book.

Email:community.development@wolverhampton.gov.uk

Web: www.wolverhampton.gov.uk/communitydevelopment

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Cycling

Aldersley High School

Monday 14th May 11am – 12pm

Try a range of adapted bikes which can either be leg or arm powered. Sessions are run in a safe environment within the school grounds. Sessions are Free and all about having fun.

West Park Walk

Tuesday 15th May.

We meet outside the Tearooms at 11.00am and the walk lasts for approx 45 minutes. It is suitable for all including wheelchair users.

After the walk we normally stop for light refreshments in the Tearooms.

Coffee Morning

Come and meet up for a coffee and a chat on Friday 18th May 10.30am at St Peters House in Exchange Street, Wolverhampton.

If you would like more information about activeyes or want to join in any of our activities please contact Tim Jukes at the Beacon Centre on 01902 880111 or email tjukes@beacon4blind.co.uk

Day at the Races

Friday 4th May 1.00pm

Fancy a flutter on the GEE GEES then why not join us for an

afternoon of racing at Wolverhampton’s Dunstall Racecourse.

We have tickets available for FREE admission to the

Grandstand, with the first race under way at 2.00pm.

Tickets are limited and on a first come first serve basis so, if you would like to come along, get in touch to reserve your place.

Northycote Farm Walk

Tuesday 8th May 11.00am

Join us for a walk around the historical and delightful Northycote Farm & Country Park.

The walk will last for approx an hour, afterwards we will stop for light refreshments in the tearooms.

Lunch at the Pavilions

Stafford Road, Wolverhampton

Wednesday 9th May, 12.30pm

Join us for lunch in the pleasant surroundings of the Pavilion Lounge Bar, which offers a wide and varied bar menu at great prices.

If you would like more information about activeyes or want to join in any of our Activities please contact Tim Jukes at the Beacon Centre on (01902) 880111 or email tjukes@beacon4blind.co.uk

On May 11th we are going to hold a Quiz Night at the Beacon Centre 7.30pm to help raise funds to go towards our total. It is £2.50 per person with a raffle on the night and the Bar will be open.

If you could put a team together or can just come along by yourself and help to make up a team we would really appreciate your support. And if you have any family or friends who would be interested then please spread the word.

Also on Friday 8th June a group of four work mates from the Beacon Centre (including myself) will set off in a car aiming to drive 1150 miles in 60 hrs visiting 20 Premier league grounds + Wembley + Millennium Stadium in an attempt to raise £ 1,000  for Beacon Centre in our Around The Grounds Challenge.

Please get in touch with me to buy tickets and book your team in. Get in contact with Tim Jukes. Community Support Officer at Beacon Centre for the Blind. Wolverhampton Road East, Wolverhampton, WV4 6AZ. Tele: 01902 880111 or Email: www.beacon4blind.co.uk

From Friday the 25th to Sunday 27th May, 2012 at the Light House, Wolverhampton.

Deaffest  is the UK`s leading Deaf -led film and arts festival. It celebrates and showcases the talents of Deaf film makers and media artists from all over the world. This years Deaffest will have a 1959`s theme to coincide with the jubilee celebrations

During the weekend theme there will be free screenings of films produced by UK & international film makers, Young Deaffest Showcase & Awards, along with a variety of stalls and activities for families on Saturday.

Saturday night will see the Bed Steiner Bursary Evening including live entertainment followed by The Keep Clam & Carry on Signing Party including live entertainment (tickets required).

Visit www.deaffest.co.uk for more information about the programme.

Tickets for the Saturday night can be purchased online via www.deaffest.co.uk or from the Light House box office in person or on 01902 716055

I would like to tell you about We Dance, a two day festival by people with a learning disability. This exciting event will take place at the Mac Birmingham on Friday the 13th and Saturday the 14th July 2012.

The festival will feature -:

Performances by STOPGAP, the internationally acclaimed inclusive dance company.

FREEFALL, Birmingham Royal Ballet and Fox Hollies` celebrated dance company of people with a learning disability, who will premier a newly commissioned work.

Fun workshops in a range of dance styles.

An exhibition of paintings, films, costumes and a special Olympic – themed installation.

Please feel free to contact me  for more leaflets or further information.

Gus Garside. Mencap National Arts Development Manager.

Please Call -: 07879 666887 or Email -: gus.garside@mencap.org.uk

Jez Colborne is a singer, musician, actor, siren impersonator and much, much more. He is quite simply an irresistible force of nature. Jez can turn a cacophony into a symphony; hearing music where most people hear noise. This is your chance to get a sneak preview of his new symphonic work.

Irresistible is one of the final 12 Unlimited commissions that will be presented as part of the London 2012.

http://www.wyp.org.uk/what%27s-on/2012/jez-colborne-is-irresistible/

Ten Pin Bowling on Monday 23rd April 12.00pm at Hollywood Bowl, Bentley Bridge, Wednesfield. Do you want to get a STRIKE ! and have some Fun and Laughter? Then come along to a fun afternoon of Ten Pin Bowling To book your place, please get in touch.
Coffee Morning. Come and meet up for a coffee and a chat on Friday 20th April
10.30am at St Peters House in Exchange Street, Wolverhampton

Support Group. Do you have a visual impairment? Would you like to share your experiences and problems with other people who have a visual impairment? Come and join our next support group meeting. On Tuesday 24th April 11 – 12 noon. Lock Works Cafe Bar, Light House, Chubb Buildings, Fryer Street, Wolverhampton.
Bantock Park Walk. Wednesday 25th April 11.00am. Meeting outside the front
of the house and the walk lasts around an hour, we stop for refreshments in the tearooms afterwards.
Curry Night. Our next Curry Night will take place on Thursday 26th April at 7.30pm at Cafe Champagne, Bilston Road, Monmore. If you would like to attend or find out what’s on the menu, please get in touch. A fun night is always had with great food.
Shopping Trip. On Friday 27th April we are going to meet up as a group and have some retail therapy around the shops in Wolverhampton, stopping for lunch in-between. If you would like to come along we will meet outside the
Art Gallery on Lichfield Street at 10.30am.

If you would like more information about Activeyes or want to join in any of our activities please contact Tim Jukes at the Beacon Centre on 01902 880111
or email tjukes@beacon4blind.co.uk

Tuesday 20 March 6 – 8pm Zip Theatre Confidence Building Workshop
Do you want to:
 Feel comfortable meeting new people
 Overcome nerves and self-doubt
 Speak more confidently and assertively
 Stand up for yourself
 Be proud of who you are
 Feel more motivated and positive
 Boost your self-esteem and self-belief
 Understand how people see you
 And………have some fun!
Then phone Martha at LGBT Network on 01902 425092 to book your place.Dress code – wear something you feel comfortable.
Venue: Zip Theatre. Newhampton Arts Centre. Dunkley Street, Wolverhampton. WV1 4AN