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Stroke clubs.

Stroke Clubs are local groups for those affected by stroke, including stroke survivors and carers. They aim to provide a regular meeting place for people to come together and share their experiences as well as opportunities to take part in a programme of activities.   However we cannot offer any guarantees over wether or not a particular group is suitable for younger stroke survivors. Please contact your local organiser. Alternatively you may wish to start up your own group. 2nd chance can help you do this and has a affiliation programme for groups suitable for younger stroke survivors. Colwyn Bay Stroke Club Colwyn Bay Stroke Club meet once a month on Tuesdays from 2-4pm at the Fron Community Centre, Elian Road, Colwyn Bay. Membership is free and includes speakers, Extend exercise, entertainment and refreshments. If you have had a stroke then come along and join us in activities that help rehabilitation and increase your confidence. Carers are also welcome. Transport to the club can be arranged on your behalf. Email Julie Vella to find out more, or contact the Stroke Helpline on 0845 3033 100. CRISP Club (Cardiff) The CRISP Club provides a musical evening once a month at Whitchurch Community Centre, Old Church Road, Whitchurch. There is also CRISP 2, who meet at Whitchurch Community Centre on a Thursday afternoon once a month for an art class. For more information, contact the Stroke Helpline on 0845 3033 100. Castle Point Stroke Club The club meets every Wednesday from 2-4:15pm at Runnymead Hall, Kiln Road, Thundersley, Essex. The Chelmsford and District Stroke Club for Mid Essex The group has an evening meeting on alternate Wednesdays from 7:30-9:30pm and a drop-in morning each Saturday from 10am-2:30pm when a hot meal is available. Both meetings are held at the Kathy Mapes Centre, Cottage Place, Chelmsford. Colchester and District Stroke Club The club meets every Tuesday from 2-4pm at Shrub End Social Centre, Shrub End Road, Colchester, Essex. Cambridge Club This newly formed support group meets every Wednesday from 2-4pm at the Cambridge Cancer Help Centre, Scotsdales Garden Centre, 120 Cambridge Road, Great Shelford. Members can meet for lunch in the garden centre prior to the meeting if they wish. Cambridge and District Stroke Club This club meets once a month on a Tuesday in the Chapelfield Way Centre, Off Link Road, Sawston, Cambridgeshire. Various activities, speakers and outings are organised and therefore times and dates may vary depending on the activity. Castle Donington and District Stroke Club Meets every Monday from 10am-2pm at St Edward's Hall, St Anne's Gate, Castle Donington. The club provides social activities, information, talks and outings. Refreshments and transport are available. Charnwood Stroke Club (Loughborough) The Charnwood Stroke Club meets each week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Members attend on only one of these two days. Meetings are held from 9:30am-2pm at St. Peters Community Centre logbook and include speakers, outings and games. Coalville Stroke Club Meets on alternate Tuesdays from 10am-12pm at The Marlene Reid Centre, 88 Belvoir Road, Coalville. Members enjoy games, seated exercise, speakers and outings. Some transport is also provided.   Chingdale Stroke Club (Chingford, London E4 area) Meets on alternative Monday evenings, from 7pm-9pm in North Chingford. You can enjoy refreshments and a chat, plus bingo, quizzes, pub outings and social entertainment at this small, friendly club.   Croydon. The Stroke Association Croydon Young Stroke Group (London Borough of Croydon)  This new Stroke Association Stroke Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at The Angel Cafe in West Croydon. The Group aims to provide social contact and information for stroke survivors of working age in Croydon. Please contact Paul on 020 8688 7570 or Sue on 020 8651 2906, for more information.   Camborne and Redruth Stroke Club Meets: the second Thursday of each month 7-10pm at Penworthy Hall, Illogen, Redruth for a social evening.  Chard and Crewkerne After Stroke Group Meets at Chard Rugby Club every Tuesday from 10:30am-2:30pm providing a light lunch for members and helpers. This group concentrates on improving the communication skills of its members.   Cirencester Stroke Club Meets on Mondays from 9:30am-12pm at the Community Room at Beech Grove Court. This friendly and social group enjoys remedial exercises, craftwork and games. Several trips are also organised and, where possible, the main carer is also invited.   Chippenham Stroke Club Meets on the second and last Wednesday of each month from 2-4pm at Pewsham Community Hall. The club has a varied programme and people who have had a stroke and their carers are welcome.   Chester and District Stroke Club Venue: Upton-by-Chester Village Hall, 28 Heath Road, Upton-by-Chester, Chester CH2 1JA Meeting time: first Wednesday (monthly) 1:30-3:30pm Activities: Social group with organised outings, socials and games. Organiser: Mr D Moore Crewe Stroke Club Venue: Brittles Sports Club, Church Lane, Wistaston, Crewe, Cheshire CW2 8ER Meeting time: second and fourth Tuesdays (fortnightly) 7:30-9:30pm Activities: Social evenings which include games and outings. Organiser: Ms E Moss Carlisle Stroke Club Venue: Robert Ferguson Primary School, East Dale Street, Carlisle CA2 5LA Meeting time: First and third Tuesdays (fortnightly) 7-10pm Activities: Social activities, including informative speakers. Speech therapy available. Organiser: Mr Alan Rutter Churches Together in Workington Venue: Christian Fellowship Church, Oxford Street, Workington, Cumbria CA14 2AH Meeting time: Every other Friday (fortnightly) 10am-12pm Activities: Informative talks, socialising events including trips and parties. Organiser: Mrs Evelyn Adams   Chorley and District Stroke Club Venue: Fosterfield Day Centre, Eaves Lane, Chorley PR6 0QA Meeting time: second and fourth Mondays (fortnightly) 7-9.30pm Activities: Arranged outings, informative speakers, quizzes and bingo. Organisers: Mrs J Oates & Ms Alison Gillett   Coventry Stroke Group Meets fortnightly on Mondays from 7:30-9:30pm at the Wilfred Spencer Centre, Whitaker Road.   Hereford Stroke Club Meets every third Thursday of the month from 7-9pm at Drybridge House Day Centre. The club offers a wide range of activities and theatre trips.   Consett Stroke Club Meets every Thursday from 9:30am-2pm, at Derwentside District Council House, 11 Allison Gardens, Consett, County Durham.

DISABILITY SPORTS IN WALES

Disability sports wales The Disability Sport Wales National Community Development Programme is a joint initiative between the Sports Council for Wales, the Federation of Disability Sport Wales and the 22 local authorities across Wales. The scheme is aimed at developing quality community based sporting and recreational opportunities for disabled people throughout Wales. Caerau Vale Trampoline Club Training Times: Monday 6-9pm Thursday 7-9pm (Elite Level) Friday 10am - 12. Caerphilly Disability Swimming Sessions across Caerphilly in association with Caerphilly Swim Development Caerphilly Judo Club Tuesday 7.00pm – 9.00pm Caerphilly Trampolining Club Sunday: 12.15pm – 1.00pm and 1.00pm – 1.45pm. Caldicot Swans Session for Pan Disability mainly adults. Canoeing - Cardiff Bay Water Activity Centre Canoeing sessions are now being offered under the Venture Out Project for anyone with a disability. Canŵio – Clwb Canŵio Glam Boaters Mae hwn yn glwb prif lif sy’n integreiddio pobl gydag anabledd yn llawn. Carmarthen & District Harriers Carmarthen Judo Club carmarthenshire Disabled Sports & Activities Club Do you have a physical and or a sensory disability? Fed up with nothing to do? C. Cefn Fforest Swimming Club Monday 7.00pm – 8.00pm Celtic Warriors Wheelchair Basketball Club Wheelchair Basketball Club - for disabled and non-disabled players aged 8 upwards - sports wheelchairs provided Ceredigion Boccia Club A club for people who want to participate in Boccia for fun as well as for those who wish to compete! Ceredigion Stars Football Club Chepstow Athletic Club Limited wheelchair access to the building. Chepstow Bowling Club Limited wheelchair access to the building. Chepstow Rifle Shooting Club Activity Club:      Rifle Shooting Club – Chepstow Rifle Shooting Club     When: Mon/Tues/Thurs Evenings 7. Chepstow Seagulls Session for pan disability, mainly adults. Cil Dragons Boccia Club for electric & manual wheelchair users Cimla Trekking Centre City of Newport Archers Limited space available. City of Swansea Gymnastics Club, Fforestfach Special needs tuition available Clay Pigeon Shooting & Air Rifle Range Clebran Walking Club Walks are held for children aged 14-18 across the county to encourage physical activity. Cleddau Warriors Cleddau Warriors Disability Football Club meet on the 3rd Sunday of the month at Haverfordest Leisure Centre from 10.30am - 12 noon. Clwb Comets VI Caerfyrddin Mae’r clwb hwn ar gyfer plant gyda nam ar y golwg ac sydd rhwng 7 ac 16 oed. Clwb Dioddefaint Corfforol ac Holl Iach - Swansea Clwb Ni Boccia Club Clwb Tenis Bwrdd Caerfyrddin Mae’r clwb pan-anabledd hwn yn cyfarfod yng Nghanolfan Hamdden Caerfyrddin. Clwb Trampolinio Bro Caerau Diwrnod ac Amser Ymarfer: Llun 6pm – 7. Clwyd Special Riding Centre Clwyd Special Riding Centre situated at Llanfynydd near Wrexham in North Wales is a registered charity run by a group of volunteers. Clyne Activity Farm Coed-y-Mwstwr Golf Club Coed-y-Mwstwr Golf Club welcomes all people with a disability Colwyn Bay Tennis Club Colwyn Bay Tennis Club provides tennis for juniors and seniors with learning disabilties. Connah's Quay Nomads FC Deeside Indoor athletics Centre Conwy Whales Training Day & Time – Alternate Saturdays 5pm – 7pm Suitable for – Children aged 5 years to 18 years with any kind of disability i. Cougars Basketball Club Currently inclusive sessions with non-disabled participants: pan-disability. Countryside Wheelchair Walks Countryside Wheelchair Walks is a club that provides walks in the Snowdonia National Park for electric and manual wheelchair users of all ages. Cowbridge Leisure Centre Junior Badminton Club Training Day & Time Friday: 4pm - 6pm Training Venue Cowbridge Leisure Centre Suitable For: Please contact the club prior to the session to assess suitability and level of activity required. Cricket - St. Fagan's Disabled Cricketers This club provides coaching for adults and children with a physical disability, including wheelchair users, and anyone with a mild learning disability. Crickhowell Junior FC Croesyceiliog Ladies Bowls Club Welcomes people with disabilities (green not suitable for wheelchairs) Croesyceiliog RFC Rugby Football Club based in Croesyceiliog catering for PAN disabilities Crug Glas Hydrotherapy Open to people with disabilities and their families. Crymych Panthers Boccia Club Cwmbran ASC Swimming club for all ability swimmers Cwmbran Community Table Tennis Club Part of the Welsh Table Tennis community clubs Cwmbran Harriers Meet Tuesday and Thursday at Cwmbran Stadium for Athletics Cwmbran Lawn Tennis Club Cwmbran Tennis Club are located within the grounds of Green Meadow Golf Club in Cwmbran. Cwmbran RFC Cwmbran Rugby Football club welcomes participants with disabilities Cycling and Handcycling Pedal Power Project Cymdeithas Bysgota Caersws Clwb integredig yng Nghronfeydd Dŵr Gogledd Powys ac yn addas ar gyfer oedolion a phlant sy’n hoff o bysgota. Cymric Archers Cynon Valley Autism and Aspergers Support Association This Club is for Autism and Aspergers only

DISABILITY LINKS (ENGLAND & WALES)

Chess for the blind Blind chess details for visually impaired and partially sighted people. Includes Braille chess. BCA - Association of Visually Handicapped Chess Brings blind and partially sighted chess players together to compete in tournaments. Events, gazette, downloads of games and help with software. Cricket for the blind and visually impaired player Cricket is a sport that may not normally be associated with the blind or partially sighted but is a sport that is enjoyed by many blind and visually impaired players. Blind cricket is played with a size three ball containing ball bearings. The teams are composed of players from up to five different sight categories. Blind Cricket Explanation of rules, development proposals, league and cup results, news and regional clubs. Vixins Blind Cricket Club Visually impaired eleven Northamptonshire and surrounds blind cricket club. Includes rules, images and club details Disabled camping Details of disabled camping and site facilities for people of all disabilities. Please site your site here to offer information for the disabled camper. Camping for all – Disabled Facilities Details of access within camp sites for the disabled. Cycling for the disabled Includes blind cycling. Sites listed offer sports information and advice for the disabled cyclist. All Abilities Cycling Guide London Cycling Campaign provides a guide to disabled cycling, available by post, or to download in PDF format. Disability Sport Cycling Bike For All's resource list on sport cycling for people with disabilities. Pedal Power Cycling club for adults with learning disabilities in East London; information about their activities, session diary, and contact details. Cycling Opportunities For All Information about the Cycle Touring Club's support for cyclists with special needs, and a listing of other groups, training and advice. Cycling for All Enables cycling for groups and individuals with disabilities and special needs. All sessions at Croydon Sports Arena. Contains cycle details and prices. Cultures and groups Disabled cultures and groups in the area of disability art and the arts. The Arts Council of England Produces a number of publications on arts and disability plus a directory of art and disability organisations. Available in large print, Braille and cassette.   Society of Disabled Artists Frome - Local branch of the national organisation. Watercolour paintings, tips, exhibitions and meetings.   London Disability Arts Forum A disability-led organisation focused on promoting disability arts and the work of disabled artists.

ARTS, CRAFTS & HOBBIES:

Here you will find an ever growing list of artists and crafters, associations, directories, societies, guilds art and craft  supplies that can help you start up and develop your particular passsion.   Also open to indevidual artists and crafters who are invited to submit details of their business allowing them a shop window to advertise their products and wares. Craft directory : UK craft websites online directory   Cards By Carly : Handmade Cards and Card Making Accessories canvas art : affordable canvas art Crafts Forums : UK based craft forum full of loads of great information about crafts and craft fairs. Cooper Sewing Machines : Sewing machine suppliers Cooper Sewing Machines offer an unbeatable combination of choice, low prices and unsurpassable service. Craft Juice : Social networking for the craft people of the world. Candles by Lisa : Handmade highly scented candles. Card Making, Scrapbooking & Craft Supplies : Liz's Crafts are online suppliers of card making, scrapbooking and general craft materials. Craft Party : Make money doing what you love

Other useful info:

Caudwell Children www.caudwellchildren.com    Cerebral Palsy Sport www.cpsport.org   WHERE ELSE CAN I GET HELP? Centre for Suicide Research Based in the University of Oxford Department of Psychiatry, the research group is investigating the causes, treatment and prevention of suicidal behaviour. http://cebmh.warne/. Centre for Suicide Prevention Based at the University of Manchester, this centre brings together a number of research projects in the field of suicidal behaviour http://www.centre-suicide-prevention.man.ac.uk/ Childline ChildLine is the UK's free, national helpline for children and young people in trouble or danger. www.childline.org.uk     CADASIL (Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Sub-cortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalophathy) A trust set up to increase awareness and coordinate research into positive treatments for this form of hereditary stroke in young people. Carotid Dissection Group This is a discussion group for patients who have had a stroke as a result of carotid dissection, to share experiences and find emotional support from fellow stroke from carotid dissection survivors. CASH (Consensus Action on Salt and Health) CASH is a group of specialists concerned with salt and its effects on health. It is working to reach a consensus with the food industry over the harmful effects of a high salt diet, amd bring about a reduction in the amount of salt in processed foods as well as salt added to cooking, table etc. Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland One of Scotland's leading medical charities. Aiming to improve the quality of life for people in Scotland affected by chest, heart & stroke illness through medical research, advice and info, and support in the community. Medical advice line on 0845 077 6000. Child Brain Injury Trust Today the Child Brain Injury Trust (CBIT) is launching its new website to provide an easy to use, informative and practical tool for parents and professionals caring for and supporting children and young people who have an ABI. Cinema Exhibitors' Association The Cinema Exhibitors' Association provides a national card that can be used to verify that the holder is entitled to one free ticket for a person accompanying them to the cinema. To apply for the card, you will need to be in receipt of the disability living allowance or attendance allowance or be a registered blind person. The card is valid for 3 years from the date of issue - processing fee of £5.50 is chargeable per card. Application forms are available from cinemas across the UK supporting this card. Alternatively, download an application form to print out and fill in, by clicking on the link above. Conductive Education An educational approach to strokes which helps individuals develop the skills and motivation they need to overcome problems of movement and bodily control they encounter in daily living. Connect Connect's vision is a world where communication disability is not a barrier to opportunity and fulfillment. It works with people living with aphasia, a communication disability, to find new ways of "talking" and new ways of living. Contact A Family The only UK charity providing advice and support to parents whatever the medical condition of their child. Council for Disabled Children Works with policy makers, professionals, carers, children and young people themselves to ensure that their voices are heard and action is taken.

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