Monthly Archives: December 2018

Action for Children-February 2019 Short Breaks.

Action for Children Shropshire Community Short Breaks takes place from Tuesday 19th February 2019 to Friday 22nd February 2019. (Half days are available on venue days 9.30 to 12.30 or 12.30 to 3.30) For ages 4 to 18s.

There will be a varied programme of activities taking place. For more details including how to place your booking, payments etc and booking form, downloaded the form at this link: AFC Feb 2019

Note the deadline for return of booking forms is Friday 11th January 2019.

For more information contact 01743 285765, deborah.king@actionforchildren.org.uk or Sarah.beaufoy@actionforchildren.org.uk

Living with and Beyond Cancer Programme

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Macmillan Cancer Support will be holding Living Well Sessions at various venues in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin during 2019. The sessions are an opportunity for anyone with cancer, their families, friends and carers, to meet others with similar experiences enabling people to get support in a friendly and informal environment.

Please see the poster below for all dates and venues. Booking is essential by telephoning or emailing Leah Morgan. If you would like further information Please contact Leah Morgan at leah.morgan2@nhs.netor call 01743 492424.

Useful website links: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/in-your-area/local-dashboard/detail/Practical%20help%20and%20support%20groups/9779/Living-With-and-Beyond-Cancer-Programme

https://www.macmillan.org.uk

X-PERT Diabetes Programme-6 Weeks, Bridgnorth

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Start Date:
19th March 2019

End Date:
23rd April 2019

Start Time:
1230

End Time:
1500

Event title: X-PERT Diabetes Programme-6 Weeks, Bridgnorth
Venue: Bridgnorth Community Hall, Severn Street, Low Town, Bridgnorth, WV15 6BB
Weblink: https://www.shropscommunityhealth.nhs.uk/xpert#tocHeaderLoc2
Name: Shropshire Community Health Trust
Email: shropcom.shropshiredsn@nhs.net
Telephone: 01743 277693 / 01743 277694
Event description: The local X-PERT programme is a six-week group diabetes education programme. You will learn all about the up-to-date treatments and management of diabetes, and will have the opportunity to explore and address problems/issues that you may have with your diabetes.

How to book a place on the X-PERT course
To book a place on the X-PERT course either contact the Shrewsbury office on 01743 277693 / 01743 277694, or send an e-mail to shropcom.shropshiredsn@nhs.net or the Telford office on 01952 581109 or send an e-mail to shropcom.telforddsn@nhs.net

Sessions take place on the follow dates:

Session 1 Tuesday 19th March 2019, 12.30pm to 3pm
Session 2 Tuesday 26th March 2019, 12.30pm to 3pm
Session 3 Tuesday 2nd April 2019, 12.30pm to 3pm
Session 4 Tuesday 9th April 2019, 12.30pm to 3pm
Session 5 Tuesday 16th April 2019, 12.30pm to 3pm
Session 6 Tuesday 23rd April 2019, 12.30pm to 3pm

Shropshire Disability Network Meeting

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Start Date:
12th December 2019

End Date:
12th December 2019

Start Time:
1030

End Time:
1300

Event title: Shropshire Disability Network Meeting
Venue: The Telford Whitehouse Hotel, Watling Street, Wellington, Telford TF1 2NJ
Weblink: www.shropshire-disability.net
Name: SDN Management Committee
Email: secretary@shropshire-disability.net
Telephone: 07970 816030
Event description: We look forward to welcoming many of you to our meeting today.

We look forward to welcoming two special guest speakers. They are:

Nikki Barden-Shropshire Dystonia Group
Paul Bryce-Advocate for disabilities

Raffle: We will hold our regular quarterly raffle.

Some of us like to get into the festive season by wearing Christmas Jumpers so if that is you, we would love to see them.

Other items to buy: We will have SDN wrist bands for sale, this i s a good way to raise awareness of SDN. You will also have opportunity to purchase our 10th Anniversary Badges at £1 each as well as a Safe Place Shropshire Badge at £1 each. By buying these you help us to fund our work. We will also have a table where you can buy items made by our members as well as other items. They are all very reasonably priced and will help towards paying for our meeting.

Email: secretary@shropshire-disability.net (Secretary) or call or text 07970 816030 for more information.

Click here for a list of events 2019: SDN-Dates-Events-for-September 2019 -Master

We have Sign Language Interpreters (BSL) at all our meetings. We now have a t-loop system to use at our meetings

Moving to the Rhythm-A Life More Ordinary

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Start Date:
25th June 2019

End Date:
25th June 2019

Start Time:
1400

End Time:
1500

Event title: Moving to the Rhythm-A Life More Ordinary
Venue: Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 1 Mill St, Ludlow SY8 1AZ
Weblink: www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk
Name: Ludlow Assembly Rooms
Email: N/A
Telephone: 01584 878141
Event description: Rhythm sessions are led by Rachel Liggitt.

During these sessions Rachel leads participants through a series of enjoyable, gentle movements that stimulate the senses, improve mobility and socially engage the group. The session is mostly seated and includes a break for refreshments and a natter.

These sessions start at 2 pm and have £2 on the door entry fee (Carers go FREE).

This is an activity for people living with dementia and memory loss and their families, friends and carers.

Macmillan-Living With and Beyond Cancer-Church Stretton

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Start Date:
26th September 2019

End Date:
26th September 2019

Start Time:
1200

End Time:
1600

Event title: Macmillan-Living With and Beyond Cancer-Church Stretton
Venue: The Mayfair Community Centre, Easthope Road, Church Stretton SY6 6BL
Weblink: www.macmillan.org.uk
Name: Leah Morgan, Project Manager
Email: leah.morgan2@nhs.net
Telephone: 01743 492424
Event description: The free session is for anybody affected by cancer, including family, friends and carers. The session will provide information about commonly highlighted concerns, such as fatigue, emotional well-being and financial concerns. The session will also offer signposting to local services and support groups. It is an informal environment where people can share or listen to experiences of others. There are plenty of rests to break up the session and refreshments provided.

Booking is essential by telephoning or emailing Leah Morgan. If you would like further information, Please contact Leah Morgan at leah.morgan2@nhs.net or call 01743 492424.

PRH -Shropshire Disability Network Awareness Day

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Start Date:
30th August 2019

End Date:
30th August 2019

Start Time:
1000

End Time:
1600

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: SDN Management Committee
Email: secretary@shropshire-disability.net
Telephone: 07970 816030
Event description: Courtesy of SATH Engagement, we will be back in the foyer of the PRH 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. You can call/text 07780 852229 or 07970 816030 or email admin@shropshire-disability.net or secretary@shropshire-disability.net

Click here for a list of events 2019: SDN-Dates-Events-for-August 2019 -Master

Macmillan-Living With and Beyond Cancer, Oswestry

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Start Date:
15th July 2019

End Date:
15th July 2019

Start Time:
1200

End Time:
1600

Event title: Macmillan-Living With and Beyond Cancer, Oswestry
Venue: The Qube, Oswald Road, Oswestry SY11 1RB
Weblink: www.macmillan.org.uk
Name: Leah Morgan, Project Manager
Email: leah.morgan2@nhs.net
Telephone: 01743 492424
Event description: The free session is for anybody affected by cancer, including family, friends and carers. The session will provide information about commonly highlighted concerns, such as fatigue, emotional well-being and financial concerns. The session will also offer signposting to local services and support groups. It is an informal environment where people can share or listen to experiences of others. There are plenty of rests to break up the session and refreshments provided.

Booking is essential by telephoning or emailing Leah Morgan. If you would like further information Please contact Leah Morgan at leah.morgan2@nhs.net or call 01743 492424.

Macmillan-Living With and Beyond Cancer-Shrewsbury

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Start Date:
17th June 2019

End Date:
17th June 2019

Start Time:
1630

End Time:
1945

Event title: Macmillan-Living With and Beyond Cancer
Venue: Palmers, Claremont Street, Shrewsbury SY1 1QG
Weblink: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/in-your-area/local-dashboard/detail/Practical%20help%20and%20support%20groups/9779/Living-With-and-Beyond-Cancer-Programme
Name: Leah Morgan, Project Manager
Email: leah.morgan2@nhs.net
Telephone: 01743 492424
Event description: The free session is for anybody affected by cancer, including family, friends and carers. The session will provide information about commonly highlighted concerns, such as fatigue, emotional well-being and financial concerns. The session will also offer signposting to local services and support groups. It is an informal environment where people can share or listen to experiences of others. There are plenty of rests to break up the session and refreshments provided.

The Macmillan Living Well Session will be held in Palmers, Shrewsbury SY1 1QG at the following times and dates:

1600-1945 on June 17th,
1200-1600 on 20th August,
1300-1700 on November 15th 2019.

Booking is essential by telephoning or emailing Leah Morgan. If you would like further information Please contact Leah Morgan at leah.morgan2@nhs.net or call 01743 492424.

Macmillan-Living With and Beyond Cancer-Oakengates

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Start Date:
18th March 2019

End Date:
18th March 2019

Start Time:
1200

End Time:
1600

Event title: Macmillan-Living With and Beyond Cancer
Venue: The Wakes, Limes Walk, Oakengates TF2 6EP
Weblink: https://www.macmillan.org.uk
Name: Leah Morgan, Project Manager
Email: leah.morgan2@nhs.net
Telephone: 01743 492424
Event description: The free session is for anybody affected by cancer, including family, friends and carers. The session will provide information about commonly highlighted concerns, such as fatigue, emotional well-being and financial concerns. The session will also offer signposting to local services and support groups. It is an informal environment where people can share or listen to experiences of others. There are plenty of rests to break up the session and refreshments provided.

Booking is essential by telephoning or emailing Leah Morgan. If you would like further information Please contact Leah Morgan at leah.morgan2@nhs.net or call 01743 492424.