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Special needs boost
October 3, 2019
Buckinghamshire County Council has approved a £3.5million investment for a new, improved residential centre in Aylesbury which will provide high quality short breaks for people who have a learning disability, autism or physical and sensory disability. The decision means while the current day service will be retained at Beaconsfield, the overnight short breaks service will […]
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Kids’ sporting chance
September 19, 2019- Archery
- Basketball
- Charitable/fundraising organisations
- Charities
- Children's events
- Childrens Clubs
- Clubs and Groups
- Community
- Complementary and Alternative Therapies
- Culture
- Disability / mobility equipment
- Events
- Games
- Golf Club
- Karate
- Racketball
- Schools
- Schools
- Sports Clubs
- Squash
- Tennis Club
- Tourism
WheelPower, the National Charity for Wheelchair Sport, is hosting its annual National Junior Games 2019 from 30 September – 3 October at Stoke Mandeville Stadium – birthplace of the Paralympic Movement. The primary focus of the Games is to encourage the disabled children who take part to lead a healthier and more active lifestyle, which improves […]
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Sunflower scheme
June 24, 2019
The Waterside Theatre has announced its support of the Sunflower Lanyard scheme as part of its commitment to accessibility and theatre for all. Launching to coincide with the recent Learning Disability Week, the sunflower lanyards are an initiative enabling those with a hidden disability who may require additional help to be easily recognised and assisted as needed. Following […]
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Running total for centre
June 5, 2019
Andy Williamson, sales negotiator at Michael Anthony Estate Agents in Aylesbury, has presented a cheque for more than £2,500 to Chilterns MS Centre after running the London Marathon. At the ceremony, Andy and senior partner for the company Mike Donnachie met patients and the team to present the cheque. Andy’s target was £2,000 and he ran the […]
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BBC man to start Tour de Vale
May 21, 2019
Bucks-based BBC Art Editor Will Gompertz will start the Tour de Vale Charity Bike Ride at Stoke Mandeville Stadium on Sunday June 9. Will has written extensively for The Guardian and The Times newspapers. There are three interesting routes (100k, 60k, and 25k) for participants to enjoy across scenic countryside, all in aid of WheelPower […]
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Runners raise £9k
May 19, 2019
Runners took to the streets of Prestwood to raise more than £9,000 to help support people affected by multiple sclerosis (MS). The Chilterns MS Centre’s Run Prestwood event took place on Sunday, May 12 and about 250 runners and children took part. The annual event raises money to support local people who have been affected […]
Disability / mobility equipment