Learning Disability Week 2009 : 22nd - 26th June
Posted by Maurice on June 15 2009 - 12:32:38
There is a raft of activities taking place in Ealing to mark Learning Disability Week this year, all taking place between Monday 22nd and Friday 26th June 2009.
For a full run down on all the activities and events taking place in the borough, please click the "Read More" link below to get all the details.
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There is a raft of activities taking place in Ealing to mark Learning Disability Week this year, all taking place between Monday 22nd and Friday 26th June 2009.
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MONDAY 22nd JUNE *** TWO EVENTS! ***
CAMPAIGN SESSION FROM THE POWER GROUP
11.30am - 2.30pm
St. Andrew's Church, Mount Park Road, Ealing
An event highlighting serious issues surrounding people with learning disabilities and their quality of life. There will be information on the Changing Places Toilets campaign, including a chance to sign the petition to have a Changing Places toilet installed at Ealing Hospital.
There will also be information about the Death By Indifference campaign for equal healthcare for people with learning disabilities.
There will also be a talk from Elsa Grigg on the Treat Me Right! campaign on health care too.
Lunch will be served at 1.00pm.
LUNCH AT CARLTON ROAD
There will be another lunch held at Carlton Road for service users and their families. For more information please call 020 8995 7186.
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TUESDAY 23rd JUNE
HEALTH & WELL-BEING DAY
10.00am - 3.00pm
St. Andrew's Church, Mount Park Road, Ealing
A range of services will be attending to offer tips, advice and information on health issues.
The event is being organised by the Partnership Board's "Better Health" group, and for more information please call them on 020 8566 2360.
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WEDNESDAY 24th JUNE
COFFEE MORNING
11.00am
Stirling Road Day Centre, Acton
A coffee morning to meet and discuss the range of summer activities available for service users. For more information, please call 020 8893 6283.
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THURSDAY 25th JUNE
DVD SCREENING - "DON'T LOOK AWAY"
10.30am - 12.00pm
Ealing Carer's Centre, South Ealing Road
A chance to watch Don't Look Away, a very professional and moving film produced by Hammersmith & Fulham Mencap, focusing on the lives of three profoundly disabled young adults in that borough. There will be an informal discussion afterwards as well as tea and biscuits available.
For any more information, please contact 020 8567 9185.
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FRIDAY 26th JUNE - *** THREE EVENTS! ***
BLOOMING GREAT TEA PARTY!
1.30pm - 3.00pm
Cowgate Day Centre, Greenford
All are welcome to come along and join in the fun, including folk dancing, tea and cakes. Entry is £2.00, which will be donated to Marie Curie Cancer Care. For more info call 020 8575 9100.
VALUE LIFE FUN DAY
3.30pm - 9.30pm
Enterprise Lodge, Stockdove Way, Perivale
A fun packed day at Enterprsie Lodge will kick off at 3.30pm with fun, games and sports activities, before food and refreshments at 5.00pm. There will also be a raffle and then the main event at 7.00 - a disco from DJ Markel until 9.30pm.
The day costs £12.00 for the full programme, and all proceeds will be donated to the Leonard Cheshire "School 4 All" in Africa project.
For more details and to book tickets, please call Yyvonne on 07786 628 490.
CHOICE's PICNIC IN BUNNY PARK
Brent Lodge Park (also known as Bunny Park), Hanwell
Weather permitting - please call Suzanne on 020 8825 8080.
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*** CANCELLATION ***
The seminar on the health needs of people with profound and multiple disabilities has had to be postponed, but will take place at 11.30am on Monday 13th July at the Carers Centre, South Ealing Road.
Jo Murfitt Director of Commissioning at the PCT will be there to listen and to discuss. Ring Julian 0208 567 9185