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Inclusive parkruns in Shropshire
“Parkruns are 5 kilometre runs which happen in public parks around the UK and the world weekly. It is free of charge, easy and safe to take part. Parkrun is not a race and participants can run, walk or do a mix of both.
The organisers want to welcome everyone. Three parkruns in Shropshire are especially inviting people with learning disability to join in and get a taste for this sporting and social activity on these Saturdays this summer.
- Saturday 18th May 2019, 9 am Shrewsbury parkrun, The Quarry Park, Shrewsbury, SY1 1RN www.parkrun.org.uk/shrewsbury
- Saturday 22nd June 2019. 9 am Telford parkrun, Town Park, Hunkshay Road, Telford, TF4 3NZ www.parkrun.org.uk/telford
- Saturday 20th July 2019, 9 am Oswestry parkrun, Henley Wood, off Cabin Lane, Oswestry, SY11 https://www.parkrun.org.uk/henleywood/
Participants in parkrun can register and print out a barcode in advance via the website www.parkrun.org.uk if they want to find out the time they take to finish the run. Participants should bring along the barcode of the day.
To find out more about the special parkruns this Summer on this webpage, published by the charity Bethphage: www.bethphage.co.uk/parkrun. If you would like support to take part in one of these parkruns, please email running@35997.org.uk or call Bethphage on 01743 272880
To read the full article in our March/April 2019 newsletter about Inclusive parkruns in Shropshire, log in here to access Your Voice, our newsletter https://shropshiredisability.net/newsletter/
Discover Disability Gymnastics
Discover Disability Gymnastics Taster Session takes place this Sunday 16th July at 2:30pm.
Pre-booking is essential for this event.
Park Wrekin has just opened last weekend a brand new facility dedicated to gymnastics and is the perfect venue to make the club more inclusive.
Click the link below for details.
Paracycling in 2017
Members may have an interest in watching or having a go at Paracycling . There are a number of opportunities in the UK this year but unfortunately the list shows no events in the county of Shropshire however there are some in bordering counties!
Paul West from British Cycling has sent us a list of all opportunities. If you would like more information please contact Paul West by email at paulwest@britishcycling.org.uk or by calling 0161 264 2021
Click here for details: Forthcoming Events 06012017
British Blind Sport Football Tournament & Development Day
Event title: British Blind Sport Football Tournament & Development Day
Venue: thePoint4. The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC). Venns Lane, Hereford, HR1 1D
Weblink: www.britishblindsport.org.uk
Name: Lauren Impey at British Blind Sport
Email: participation@britishblindsport.org.uk
Telephone: 01926 42 42 47 / 07929 356428
Event description: British Blind Sport is pleased to work in partnership with the Football Association (FA) and the Royal National College for the Blind (RNC), to host the 2016 National Visually Impaired (VI) Youth Football Tournament and Development Day. It is FREE to all blind and partially sighted children aged between 8 – 17 years old.
Are you…
- blind or partially sighted and aged 8-17 years old
Do you…
- like Football and enjoy having fun?
- want to learn new skills or develop your skills with expert FA coaches?
If yes to all of the above, come and join us at our football tournament and development day. Teams and Individuals entrants welcome.
The Football Tournament and Development Day will be a great opportunity for new and current players alike, to experience the thrill of blind and partially sighted football at a purpose built facility, under the watchful eye of expert FA qualified coaches from within the blind and partially sighted formats of the game.
Click here for poster: British Blind Sport – A4 Football Flyer Revised – FINAL
Shrewsbury Sight Loss Group (Slogs)
Event title: Shrewsbury Sight Loss Group (Slogs)
Venue: Pengwern Boat Club, Kingsland, Shrewsbury, SY3 7BD
Name: Rachel Whitney
Email: shls@shropshire-rcc.org.uk
Telephone: 01743 342163
Event description: Today we are going to the Pengwern Boat Club for our meeting giving you the opportunity to experience rowing.
What to expect:
We expect to go into the Boat House for an initial chat and then have time to go on the rowing machines in the club house before going outside when we will find out more about the boats themselves and familiarise ourselves. If we are happy then folks can get into boats with the help of volunteers and experienced people from the boat house to do some simple exercises on the river itself. No one will be made to do anything they aren’t comfortable with and we will have lots of sighted helpers for the day.
A note about clothing:
Please do not wear jeans! It’s best to wear sports clothes and trainers (waterproof if it’s raining). Also, no ‘open pockets’ either wear clothes with no pockets or pockets that can be zipped up – this is because sometimes the oars can get caught in people’s pockets.
Directions if you are driving are:
Come along the A488 Porthill Road and turn left after the Boat House pub (or right before it, depending on which way you are coming from) then proceed over the cattle grid down to the Pengwern boat club where you will find parking right next to the club.
If you need any more information on anything above please do contact Rachel on 01743 342163 or shls@shropshire-rcc.org.uk
Special Conference On Sport and Exercise Psychology
Event title: Special Conference On Sport and Exercise Psychology
Venue: University Centre Shrewsbury, Guildhall, Frankwell Quay, Guildhall, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8HQ
Name: Professor John Buckley
Email: j.buckley@chester.ac.uk
Telephone: NA
Event description: As part of University Centre, Shrewsbury undergraduate courses; ‘Psychology and Human Behaviour in Health and Performance’, this event is being put on for anyone with an interest in this subject.
Arrive at 9 am for registration and hot drinks ready for a 9.30 am start.
The days programme is:
9:30 am – 11 am
Being a professional/elite athlete and its influences on my work as a health psychologist with Dr Leanne Rimmer Manchester Met University; retired footballer for Wolverhampton Wanderers FC.
11am-11:30am We have a comfort break.
11:30 am-1:15 pm
Real world applications in Sport Psychology; managing the moods; emotions and anxieties of competition and performance with Professor Andy Lane, University of Wolverhampton; former amateur boxer.
1:15 pm-2 pm we have lunch
2 pm-3:15 pm
Motivational Interviewing with Dr Jeff Breckon, NCSEM Sheffield Hallam University.
3:15 pm-3:30 pm There will be a Short Break
3:30-pm 5 pm
Everyday psychology from the gym and implementing exercise referral programmes with Gareth Mapp, Consultant and Director of Lifestyle Connect, Physical Activity, Sport and Health Consultant in Shrewsbury.
For further information, contact Professor John Buckley: j.buckley@chester.ac.uk
Book online via Eventbrite: https://sportandexerciseconference.eventbrite.co.uk
Arleston World Cup!
Event title: Arleston World Cup!
Venue: AFC Telford, Community Pitches, Watling St, Wellington, Telford TF1 2TU
Name: Andy Smith
Email: Andy.Smith@telford.gov.uk
Telephone: 01952 382270
Event description: This is a free tournament for 8-15 year olds that live in Telford college and Arleston areas.
The tournaments are split into two age groups a 8-12 age range and a 13-15 age range.
This will be the 10th tournament we have done with each engaging 50+ children every time. I (Andy Smith) has invited the police and Richard Shaw from community learning who engage with the parents and offer advice and support as well as educate on local courses etc to join us.
The children are tasked to submit a team to me before the event (by Monday 4th April) then I will make sure the session is safe and fun and medals are presented at the end of the tournament! If you know someone that wants to attend please get in touch! You can call me on 01952 382270 or email Andy.Smith@telford.gov.uk
Click here for poster: WORLD CUP POSTER FEB 2016 april
Wheels for All, Cycling for All Abilities-Ludlow
Event title: Wheels for All, Cycling for All Abilities-Ludlow
Venue: Ludlow Leisure Centre, Ludlow, Bromfield Road SY8 1DR
Name: Ian Tierney
Email: ian.tierney@cycling.org.uk
Telephone: 07709 140 910 or 01925 234213
Event description: Wheels for All Shropshire holds many sessions so that people of all abilities can try cycling. Why not join us, we have sessions across the county at weekends, after school & through the school holidays.
We have adapted cycles to suit all abilities at all our sessions. Every session is supported by skilled, trained & experienced staff.
These events are for you & your family, friends and carers. You can all join in, if you want & enjoy!
To book a cycle or to know more about the session, please contact Ian Tierney on 07709 140 910 or 01925 234213 or email ian.tierney@cycling.org.uk
Easter Holiday Opportunities -Cycling For All, Shrewsbury
Event title: Easter Holiday Opportunities -Cycling For All, Shrewsbury
Venue: Mereside Park, Shrewsbury SY2 6LR
Name: Ian Tierney
Email: ian.tierney@cycling.org.uk
Telephone: 07709 140 910 or 01925 234213
Event description: Wheels for All Shropshire holds many sessions so that people of all abilities can try cycling. Here is your opportunity in Shrewsbury, during the Easter Holidays to try something new or go back for another go!
Why not join us, we have sessions across the county at weekends, after school & through the school holidays.
We have adapted cycles to suit all abilities at all our sessions. Every session is supported by skilled, trained & experienced staff.
These events are for you & your family, friends and carers. You can all join in, if you want & enjoy!
To book a cycle or to know more about the session, please contact Ian Tierney on 07709 140 910 or 01925 234213 or email ian.tierney@cycling.org.uk