Thanks to Krissy for sharing news of this events taking place next week for young Islanders with disabilities. Ed
Fashion, Photography and Falconry are just some of the exciting free activities on offer for Islanders with learning or physical disabilities this half term.
The programme of events, which also includes Musical Theatre, Circus Skills, Film Workshops and Trampolining, is being organised by the Way Forward programme who are based at Downside Community Centre in Newport.
Out-reach programme
“We recently launched an out-reach service in the West Wight and we hope this will show people all the activities and sports we can now offer both in Newport and Freshwater” explains Programme Lead, Lee White. “We’re working closely with the West Wight Sports Centre, IOW Adventure Activities and Dimbola Museum to offer something for everyone.”
“As well as being fun, the taster sessions are an excellent way to demonstrate how we work with Islanders with long term disabilities including Autism to build their skills and confidence to help them live as independently as possible.”
What’s on offer
The full schedule of activities planned:
Monday 18th Feb – 10am – 12noon – Musical Theatre at West Wight Sports Centre
Monday 18th Feb – 1pm – 3pm Wellbeing at IW Adventure Activities
Tuesday 19th February – Badminton and Short Mat Bowls at West Wight Sports Centre
Tuesday 19th Feb – 1pm – 3.30pm – Art Workshop at West Wight Sports Centre
Wednesday 20th Feb – Fashion workshop at West Wight Sports Centre
Wednesday 20th Feb – 11am – 2pm – Trampolining at West Wight Sports Centre
Wednesday 20th Feb – 1pm – 2pm – Archery at IW Adventure Activities
Thursday 21st Feb – 10am – 12noon – Photography Workshop at Dimbola Museum
Thursday 21st Feb – 1pm – 3.30pm – Film Workshop at Downside Community Centre
Friday 22nd Feb – 10am – 12noon – Falconry and Robin Hill Country Park
Friday 22nd Feb – 11.30am – 12.30pm – Circus Skills at Downside Community Centre
Friday 22nd Feb – 1pm – 3.30pm – Drama Workshop at Downside Community Centre
For more information or to book a place, contact Way Forward on 01983 523000 or by email [email protected]
Image: Ivan McClellan under CC BY 2.0
