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Voluntary opportunities with Chorley Football club

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Funded places on DanceSyndrome sessions | DanceSyndrome

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Lancashire County Council funded places on DanceSyndrome sessions

DanceSyndrome is delighted to share details of a vital new partnership with Lancashire County Council to provide free access to dance sessions for individuals with learning disabilities who are not currently able to access dance activities due to a range of barriers. Accessing this funded programme will enable new people to build confidence, develop new skills, network and meet new people and exercise which benefits both physical and mental wellness.
An easy read version of this information can be found on this link.
Eligibility

We are partnering with Lancashire County Council from April 2023 for 2 years with an aim of providing subsidised and fully funded introductory places on DanceSyndrome sessions for those who meet the following eligibility criteria:

* Lives in Lancashire (postcode required)
* Age 16 plus
* Has a Learning Disability and/or Autism
* Individuals DO NOT have to be eligible for Adult Social Care support in Lancashire

Unfortunately, we cannot use this funding to support existing DanceSyndrome participants.

The funding is limited so we will support people on a first come, first served basis. If you are interested, please apply early to avoid disappointment.

What we are offering

For those who are eligible, we can provide:

* Fully funded introductory places for 6 weeks at one of our inclusive Everybody Dance sessions or our Weekly Company Class. This will help them decide which classes might be for them in the long term.
* After 6 weeks we will talk to participants about the classes they may want to continue and for a further 6 weeks they will pay 50% of the session fee and the partnership grant will fund the other 50%.
* This 12-week period will give individuals time to try some new things. After the 12 weeks, we will also help people to look to see if there are any options that may be able to help with ongoing costs.

Sessions are available in Accrington, Clitheroe, Chorley, and Preston.

We also have places for 5 people with learning disabilities to complete our Dance By Example leadership training. This course will be at Level 1. We will support them to put the skills learned into practise and if additional resources can be identified then individuals will be supported to progress to Level 2 training. We will also provide employability/ work experience opportunities with DanceSyndrome and/or signpost to relevant external employment opportunities.

How to apply
All interested participants need to email info@dancesyndrome.co.uk or call us on 07597 942494 so that we can check your eligibility. We will then ask you to complete a DanceSyndrome new participation form so that we can record your personal information as part of the funding requirements. Once this is completed, you can access the session of your choice.

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Funded places on DanceSyndrome sessions | DanceSyndrome

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Lancashire County Council funded places are now available on DanceSyndrome sessions for eligible residents of Lancashire

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Volunteers required for Open Morning 7th October

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Easily create surveys and polls to collect customer feedback, measure employee satisfaction, and organize team events.

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Vacancies Join our winning team. Find out about the latest job opportunities at Barton Grange Group. With our award-winning garden centre, The Flower Bowl Entertainment Centre and two wholesale plant nurseries, we are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our teams. Personality, passion and a willingness to learn are key.

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BIAZA aims to support its members in finding staff and also to inform and educate those looking for work in Zoos, Aquariums and Conservation work.

In this section you will find details of vacancies at zoos and aquariums, career advice, training courses available and work experience and volunteering opportunities.

Please note jobs advertised on this page are for both BIAZA members and non-members. Advertising of a job vacancy for non members should not be taken as an endorsement of that organisation.

Neither BIAZA nor any third parties provide any warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy, timeliness, performance, completeness or suitability of the information and materials found or offered on this website for any particular purpose.

Please ensure you contact the relevant organisation for further details on the job vacancy.

By using the careers and vacancies pages you agree to comply with the Terms of Use which can be found here.

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A new creative project in Preston led by young disabled people and professional poet Helena Ascough.
What is the project?
We're inviting young disabled creatives to take part in a new project to explore the arts, make new connections and share experiences. Helena Ascough has the initial idea for the project and plans have been developed through conversations with disabled young people who are interested in creative careers.

The project will take place in Preston on Sundays between May and August 2023.

Participants will:

Take part in a range of creative activities

Meet and work with professional artists

Visit museums and events including the People's History Museum to see the Nothing About Us Without Usexhibition which explores the history of disabled people's activism and the ongoing fight for rights and inclusion.

Share experiences and ideas

Work collaboratively to produce something for the community. This will be shaped by the interests and skills within the group but might be an event, exhibition or online activity.

Everyone who takes part in the project will have a say in what happens and how the project develops.
Where is it happening?

The majority of sessions will take place in the community hall at St George's Church in Preston town centre. The address is: St George's Church, George's Road, Preston, PR1 2NP.

The venue is wheelchair accessible and has an accessible toilet.

The venue is a 7 minute walk from Preston railway station and a 6 minute walk from Preston bus station (times provided by Google Maps). We can provide detailed directions to the venue.

There is some free parking at the venue.

If you would find travelling to the venue challenging, please talk to us as we may be able to support you.

We can contribute to the cost of your travel.

Did you know that you can book assistance when travelling by train? This includes having someone help you navigate the stations and get on and off the train. More info here: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations_destinations/plan-assistance.aspx

When is it happening?
We expect activity to take place on the following dates:

Sunday 21 May, 2 - 4.30pm

Sunday 28 May, 2.00pm - 5pm

Sunday 4 June, 2 - 4.30pm

Sunday 11 June, 2 - 4.30pm

Sunday 18 June, Trip to Manchester all day.

Sunday 25 June, 2.00pm - 5pm

Sunday 2 July, 2 - 4.30pm

Sunday 9 July, 2 - 4.30pm

Sunday 16 July, 2 - 4.30pm

Sunday 23 July, 2.00pm - 5pm

Sunday 30 July, Celebration Event, Times TBC

Sunday 06 August, 2.30 - 4pm
Does it cost anything?
No, all activities are free including transport for trips. Thanks to our funders: National Lottery, Brian Mercer Foundation, Ashley Family Foundation and The Harris Charity for making this project possible.
Who can take part?
The project is open to 16 - 25 year olds who identify as being disabled, this includes neurodiverse young people and those experiencing long term health issues that impact their daily lives.
What support will be available in the sessions?
We are committed to discussing individual participant's needs and how we can make the project and activities accessible. Please get in touch to discuss the support you require.
How do I get involved?
If you are interested in taking part in the project we recommend attending the Find Out More event at the Community Hall in St George the Martyr Church on Sunday 7 May, 2 - 4pm. At this event you'll be able to meet the team leading it, get a taste of what the project will be like and ask any questions that you might have. You can bring family and friends to the Find Out More event. Please book your place by contacting Helen on helen@blazearts.co.uk or 07928668734.

If you'd like to get involved in the project but can't attend the Find Out More event. Please complete this short online form: https://forms.gle/xhA1EXg7m7YWB1db8. If you're unable to access the form or need support completing it, please contact Helen on helen@blazearts.co.uk or 07928668734.

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My Step Up | Care Farm For Adults With Learning Difficulties

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My Step Up is a care farm for adults with learning difficulties. We offer fun, outdoor activities to encourage our clients to be physically and mentally active. Our goals are to increase sociability, resilience and work towards independence.

Starting in 2011, My Step Up has grown with one mission in mind: to have a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of adults with learning difficulties or other special needs.

After completing full-time education, many adults with special needs lose daily structure and regular social activities.

We offer what occupational therapists call purposeful activities that are meaningful to the person in relation to his or her occupational history, preferences, personal goals, and needs.

Our farm setting and animals are used to enrich our clients and engage with them physically, socially and mentally. We've seen first-hand the benefits to confidence, social skills and mental health.

At My Step Up, we encourage our clients to get outside, care for animals ( animal therapy), participate in daily farm tasks and much more. There are certain tasks that need to be done every day but there are lots of different tasks to get involved in.

If you're looking for hands-on, outdoor animal, farm based activities for adults with learning difficulties, please contact us

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My Step Up | Care Farm For Adults With Learning Difficulties

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Become a volunteer in Lancashire * Lancashire Volunteer Partnership

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Dance Aerobics and Yoga sessions with Fylde Opportunities Trust

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Boccia sessions at the Rainbow Hub

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Providing support & activities to children, young people and adults with additional support needs and/or disabilities. We offer a range of activities all year round in small groups.

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Welcome

The Blackpool Polar Bears is a registered charity and club whose prime aim is to promote swimming for individuals who have a disability.Swimming sessions are held on Sundays at , between 8:55 and 11:30 am. Members are allocated a swimming time according to their ability and in order to make the most of the available pool time. We hope the information is useful. If you have any further questions, please Moor Park Swimming Pool contact us for information or if you want to get involved as a volunteer

We would like to thank:

Our team of volunteer teachers and helpers in the water, without which we not be able to exist

for their continued support in the provision of the pool, teaching staff and pool lifeguards.

Glasdons UK

Big Lottery Fund

Morrisons Foundation

The Sandcastle Water Park

and all other local businesses for their support in the donations of prizes for our raffles

Find out more about Blackpool Polar Bears

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The Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on ...

Sunday 11th April 2021 from 11am.

The meeting will be held via Zoom. If you are able to attend the meeting please send a contact email address to

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The 2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games is a multi-sport event for athletes with intellectual disabilities in the tradition of the Special Olympics movement.

it is being held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates from March 14-21, 2019.

Two of our member are part of the GB Swimming Team

Emma Inglis is the team's Head Coach, whilst Erin Green is taking part in the 400m, 800m and 1500m freestyle races

Tickets £10 - inclues food and present

Sunday 16th December 2018 2 pm to 6 pm

Empress Ballroom, Winter Gardens, Blackpool.

There will be a disco, party games and a visit from Father Christmas!

Please consider supporting Blackpool Polar Bears with a small donation. You can donate by using Paypal below, alternatively send your donation to: Blackpool Polar Bears, 7 Granville Road, Blackpool, FY1 3NP.

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Accessible and inclusive dance classes

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What We Do

All you need to know about our local workshops, leadership training and performances.

Events

Information on our the local dance workshops and our other events across the North West.

Gallery

Get a little insight into the fun our team, volunteers and performers have on a daily basis.

Everybody Dance - Zoom (Tuesday)

Join DanceSyndrome for our "Everybody Dance" classes on Zoom and dance your way to feeling better! If the booking form doesn't load, please click on this link: http://bit.ly/Everybody-Dance-Tues1

Everybody Dance Chorley

Everybody Dance in Chorley! Come and join us at in Chorley for Everybody Dance sessions and dance your way to feeling better! See booking form below to book and pay for your place(s). If this form doesn't load, go to: https://bit.ly/EverybodyDanceChorley

Everybody Dance - Preston (Wednesday)

Everybody Dance in Preston! Come and join us at Plungington Community Centre in Preston for Everybody Dance sessions and dance your way to feeling better! See booking form below to book your place(s). If this form doesn't load, go to: http://bit.ly/EverybodyDancePreston

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We're an inclusive theatre company working across Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde.

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