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A date for all your diaries-Thursday 14th June, 2018

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The next Shropshire Disability Network Members’ Meeting will be held on 14th June 2018 at the University Centre Shrewsbury, Guildhall, Frankwell Quay Shrewsbury SY3 8HQ. 

We look forward to welcoming our guest speakers:

  • Ruth Jones from Veolia, who will be talking to us about recycling (a dirty job, but someone has to do it) and
  • One of our own members,Tony Lawrence, who will be telling us about Tai Chi and how it can be beneficial to us. Tai Chi can be very helpful to those suffering from ME, Fibromyalgia and MS and many other long term conditions.

Shropshire Choices will have an information stand. They will also talk for 5 minutes to tell you about their plans. Sophie Ewan-Roberts -User Experience and Strategy Coordinator, Digital Services Team, Shropshire Council said:

“As the team behind the council’s website, we want to engage with groups like the Shropshire Disability Network, with the aim of developing and enhancing the available resources.  Our current work on the Shropshire Choices content would benefit greatly from your feedback; from the way you navigate round the pages, down to the relevancy and detail of the information. The website is dedicated to helping support people to live independent, active and healthy lives as part of their local communities, through the links to services from the local authority, NHS partners and voluntary and community groups.  Do you have an opinion? Then please let us know!

We will have our usual raffle and a sales table, where you can buy hand made items that make perfect gifts.

We have also been fortunate to receive a hearing loop system from one of our committee members.  We will also have BSL interpreters present as well.

For further information please email: secretary@shropshire-disability.net (Secretary) or call or text 07398 350255 (SDN Secretary Mobile Number) for more information.

Public Consultation into changes to hospital services in Shropshire set to launch

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People across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales are to be asked for their views on proposals to transform local hospital services when the NHS Future Fit public consultation is launched later this month.

Throughout the 14-week consultation, there will be eight public exhibition events where people can drop in and meet doctors, nurses and other healthcare staff, ask questions and find out more. Shropshire Disability Network notes the 8 dates below, enabling you to put them in your diary now.

In addition, representatives from the CCGs will be attending a range of meetings and events providing regular updates and answering questions. And there will be a range of pop-up style roadshows at community and public venues across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales. All meetings and events will be publicised on the website www.nhsfuturefit.org and in the local media.

The formal public consultation will ask for people’s views on two options:

  • Option 1: The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital becomes an Emergency Care site and the Princess Royal Hospital becomes a Planned Care site (This is the CCGs’ preferred option)
  • Option 2: The Princess Royal Hospital becomes an Emergency care site and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital becomes a Planned Care site 

Under either option, both hospitals would have an Urgent Care Centre that is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Public exhibition events will be open from 3-30pm – 7.30pm at the following locations:

Dates and Venues:

  • Wednesday 6 June, Meeting Point House, Southwater Square, Telford TF3 4HS
  • Thursday 7 June, Shrewsbury Football Club, Oteley Rd, Shrewsbury SY2 6ST
  • Thursday 28 June, Elephant and Castle Hotel, Broad St, Newtown SY16 2BQ
  • Wednesday 4 July, Bishop Mascall Centre, Lower Galdeford, Ludlow SY8 1RZ
  • Wednesday 11 July, Methodist Church, new Street, Wellington, Telford TF1 1LU
  • Wednesday 25 July, Bridgnorth Leisure Centre, Northgate, Bridgnorth WV16 4ER
  • Thursday 2 August, The Festival Drayton Centre, Frogmore Rd, Market Drayton TF9 3AX
  • Wednesday 15 August, Cabin Lane Church, Cabin Lane, Oswestry SY11 2LQ

Chester Fun Games-(District 1180 Fun Games) 9th September 2018

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Here is an event hosted each year by Rotary District 1180. Taking place this year on Sunday 9th September at MBNA Sports and Leisure complex, Heronsway, Chester CH4 9QL

The event is designed to give adults (18+) with disabilities, in particular learning difficulties, an opportunity to take part in activities they would not normally be able to access, and there is a range of sports available, all of them specially adapted so that everyone, regardless of their disability, can take part. It is free to enter and attend the games, you need to register.

To find out more information this link takes you to a designated website for these fun games.  http://www.chesterfungames.uk/

Woyzeck -includes audio described with captions/BSL

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Woyzeck is at Birmingham Rep from 15th to 23rd June 2018. Directed by Roxana Silbert and choreographed by Rosie Kay, don’t miss this exhilarating story about fighting for a better life, featuring 100 community performers. 

All performances between 19 – 23 June will be Audio Described and Captioned. There will be a BSL interpreted performance on 20 June.

For more information click this link: https://www.birmingham-rep.co.uk/whats-on/woyzeck.html

 

Shropshire Disability Network, PRH Awareness Day.

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Courtesy of the League of Friends at PRH, this Thursday 31st May, we will be in the foyer of the hospital to raise awareness of our work. Our leaflets will be available for you to take away and you also have the opportunity to talk to us & sign up as a member. Membership is FREE and you get extra benefits by being a member!

We have items made by our members on sale at very reasonable prices. We always have a stock of second hand books.

All monies raised will be used to progress our work across the county of Shropshire, to help people with a disability access the information they need, provide a website, newsletter & more. Much of our work goes unseen as signposting is often confidential. We are a small charity run by volunteers and doing a huge amount of work.

May be you are a member of SDN but have never been to a meeting, would like to but you’re not sure as you don’t know other members. If so, why not come to PRH between 10 am and 4 pm to talk to us about how you can help and get to know one or two, this gives you an opportunity to talk in an informal way.

Or call us on 07780 852229 to have an informal chat.

PRH -Shropshire Disability Network Awareness Day

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Start Date:
2nd August 2018

End Date:
2nd August 2018

Start Time:
1000

End Time:
1500

Event title: PRH -Shropshire Disability Network Awareness Day
Venue: Princess Royal Hospital, Apley Castle, Grainger Rd, Telford TF1 6TF
Weblink: www.shropshire-disability.net
Name: Shropshire Disability Network Management Committee
Email: secretary@shropshire-disability.net
Telephone: 07398 350 255 (SDN Secretary Mobile Number)
Event description: Courtesy of the League of Friends at PRH, we will be back in the foyer to raise awareness of our work. We will have leaflets available for you to take away but you also have the opportunity to talk to us & sign up as a member which is FREE!

We have items made by our members on sale at very reasonable prices. We always have a stock of second hand books.

All monies raised will be used to progress our work across the county of Shropshire to help people with a disability access the information they need, provide a website, newsletter & more. Much of our work goes unseen as signposting is often confidential. We are a small charity run by volunteers and doing a huge amount of work.

May be you are a member of SDN but have never been to a meeting, would like to but you’re not sure as you don’t know other members. If so, why not come to PRH to talk to us or volunteer for an hour or so, get to know one or two of us and we can tell you more about our meetings. If you would like to volunteer, even just for 1 hour, please contact us as it helps all of us.

Schedule of Events for 2018:SDN-Dates-Events-for-2018-Master-updated-June 2018

Woyzeck -audio described with captions

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Start Date:
15th June 2018

End Date:
23rd June 2018

Start Time:
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Event title: Woyzeck -audio described with captions
Venue: Birmingham Rep, Century Square, Birmingham
Weblink: https://www.birmingham-rep.co.uk
Name: Birmingham Rep
Email: stage.door@birmingham-rep.co.uk
Telephone: 0121 236 4455
Event description: Directed by Roxana Silbert and choreographed by Rosie Kay, don’t miss this exhilarating story about fighting for a better life, featuring 100 community performers.

A tale of woe and peas.

Woyzeck just can’t get a break. He’s stuck living in military barracks. He’s forced to shave his condescending commanding officer everyday. His wages are pitiful. His girlfriend might be having an affair. And now he is hearing voices. Maybe he’s starting to crack? Or maybe it’s just because his doctor is trialling a pea-only diet on him? It’s far from ideal but his doctor’s poking and prodding comes with the reward of some extra money. It’s the chance for a better life if Woyzeck can just hold on that little bit longer…

Theatre and dance combine in an exhilarating story about fighting for a better life when everything else seems to be fighting against you. It’s also a story that celebrates the West Midlands spirit as a community chorus of one hundred performers and dancers bring this show to life.

Contains strong language.

Please note all performances between 19 – 23 June will be Audio Described and Captioned. There will be a BSL interpreted performance on 20 June

For more details click this link: https://www.birmingham-rep.co.uk/whats-on/woyzeck.html

Chester Fun Games

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Start Date:
9th September 2018

End Date:
9th September 2018

Start Time:
1000

End Time:
1500

Event title: Chester Fun Games
Venue: MBNA Sports and Leisure complex, Heronsway, Chester CH4 9QL
Weblink:  http://www.chesterfungames.uk/
Name: Rotary District 1180
Email: info@chesterdisabledgames.co.uk
Telephone: N/A
Event description: These Games, which are free to all competitors, are designed to give adults (18+) with disabilities, in particular learning difficulties, an opportunity to take part in activities they would not normally be able to access, and there is a range of sports available, all of them specially adapted so that everyone, regardless of their disability, can take part.

The range of sports includes:

  • Archery,
  • Cricket, Tennis,
  • Cycling,
  • Golf,
  • Darts,
  • Basketball,
  • Table Tennis,
  • Kurling and
  • Bowls, as well as fun activities such as Penalty Shoot-Out, Skittles, Velcro Target, Boccia, Softball and Assault Course.

It is a great fun day out in the open air with the chance to try new activities, socialise, meet other groups, and picnic in the extensive grounds of the sports field.

The highlight for many competitors is the medal presentation ceremony at the end of the Games when everyone who took part receives a medal, and the day is often rounded off by some impromptu singing and dancing.

Here is a link about how to book: http://www.chesterfungames.uk/booking/

For information about the day, including photographs etc from previous years click this  link: http://www.chesterfungames.uk/

Derwen Summer Fete

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Start Date:
31st May 2018

End Date:
31st May 2018

Start Time:
1200

End Time:
1600

Event title: Derwen Summer Fete
Venue: Derwen Colege, Whittington Road, Gobowen, Oswestry SY11 3JA
Name: Derwen College
Email: enquiries@derwen.ac.uk
Telephone: 01691 661234
Event description: There’s fun for all the family when you join Derwen College students, staff and supporters for the annual Summer Fete.
Take part in games galore, shop at the wide selection of stalls and enjoy some tasty treats cooked to perfection on the barbecue.

Opportunity to have a go at:

  • Badge Making
  • Cupcake Decorating
  • Go Karts

Further information can be found on this page of Derwen College website: https://www.derwen.ac.uk/event/fete/

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ME Conference

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Start Date:
26th May 2018

End Date:
26th May 2018

Start Time:
1300

End Time:
1600

Event title: ME Conference
Venue: The Wakes, Oakengates, Telford TF2 6EP
Name: Shropshire ME Group
Email: smegmag@gmail.com
Telephone: 07516 40197
Event description: This year we are joined by keynote speakers from The Quadram Institute in Norwich:

Fiona Newbury will be speaking about her research into the microbiome of M.E
Katharine Seton’s presentation will consider if there is an abnormal immune response to gut microbes in M.E.
We are delighted to have both speakers join us this year and look forward to hearing about their research given the current trend of thought that gut microbiomes are implicated with M.E.

Entry to the conference is completely FREE of charge, however we do welcome and encourage donation to help support the work of the Shropshire ME Group.

For more information:  http://shropshiremegroup.org/events/conference/