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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. Denbigh and District Stroke Club Meet at the Eirianfa Centre in Denbigh, on a Thursday evening once a month for social activities, entertainment and outings. For more information, contact the Stroke Helpline on 0845 3033 100. Dunmow and District Stroke Support Group This supervised exercise support group meets every Tuesday from 9:30am-12:30pm at Banks Court, Gt Dunmow CM6 1UW Derby Younger Strokes Contact Group This group for people of working age affected by stroke meets monthly, either at The Revive Healthy Living Centre in Chaddesden, Derby, or at a social venue. Derby Stroke Club 1 Meets every other Friday afternoon from 2-4pm at Bramblebrook Community Centre, Stockbrook Street, Derby. The club offers a programme of talks, entertainment, social afternoons, trips out and theatre visits. Transport is also provided. Derby Stroke Club 2 Meets on alternate Wednesday afternoons from 2-4pm at The West End Community Centre, Mackworth Road, Derby. The club provides support for stroke survivors and their carers in a sociable environment. Come and join us for a drink and a chat, and to take part in a wide range of activities including trips out. email: Trevor  D.R.I Friends of The Stroke Unit Meets monthly at 11.15am at The Engineers Club, Osmaston Road, Derby. The club offers informal meetings and outings Desborough and Rothwell Stroke Club Meets on the first Wednesday of each month, from 7-9pm at Beech Close community room, Lower Street, Desborough. Join us for social activities including outings, talks and games. Different Strokes Stroke Club (Swadlincote) Meets once a month on Friday mornings from 10:30am-12pm at Granville Court, Hall Farm Road, Swadlincote. Join us for social meetings and outings. email: ellen@southderbyscvs.org.uk Dyscover (Walton on the Hill and New Malden, Surrey)  A support group led by speech and language therapists, offering practical help, hope and encouragement through group meetings and activities for people with communication problems. Meets on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in Walton on the Hill, and on Tuesdays in New Malden. email: thowell@dyscover.org.uk  website: www.dyscover.org.uk   Dartmouth Stroke Support Group Meets: alternate Thursdays 2-3:30pm in the Over Sixties Rest Room, Charles Street. This small social group enjoys the occasional outing.   Dorchester Social Stroke Club Meets on Thursdays from 10am-12pm in the lounge of the Magna Housing Development in Lubekke Way, Dorchester. This is a new club but it already has a full programme of events. We also plan to have exercise, music and hand massage.     Different Strokes (Kendal) Call 0845 303 3100 for more information or email info@stroke.org.uk   Darwen Stroke Club Call 0845 303 3100 for more information or email info@stroke.org.uk   Droitwich Stroke Club Meets on Fridays from 9am-2:15pm at Copcut Court, Waveney Road. Dudley Stroke Association (Brierley Hill) Meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 7:30-10pm at Dudley Employees and Social Club.   Darlington After Stroke Club Meets every Friday from 10:30am-2:30pm, at St. Augustines Parish Centre, Larchfield Street, Darlington. Durham Stroke Club Meets every Tuesday from 10am-2pm, at the Community Centre, Woodbine Road, Pity Me, 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. Deeside Athletics Club Disability Section of Deeside Athletics Club Deeside Curlers Wheelchair Curling training sessions & league competitions Delyn & Deeside Sports Club Sports Club for people with a disability Denbighshire Wheelchair Rugby Wheelchair Rugby sessions rotating between Denbighshire, Conwy and Gwynedd. Dragons Disabled Swimming Club A competitive club for swimmers of all disabilities and ages.

DISABILITY LINKS (ENGLAND & WALES)

Disabled dance and dancing. Find facilities for people of all disabilities in the UK in the area of disabled dancing. There are a number of professional dance companies both disabled and non-disabled made up of dancers with specific disabilities or impairments including wheelchair dancing.   Signdance Collective Dance Theatre Company  An inspiring international dance theatre company undertaking performances using signdance, a unique visual language. Led by disabled and Deaf artists. Offers details of their national and international tours plus news, press releases, artists details and video clips. Supported by Arts Council England South East.   Anjali Dance Company  The members are all people who have learning disabilities. Details of the groups aims, contacts, tour details and links. Based in Banbury, Oxfordshire.   Common Ground Sign Dance Theatre Information about their projects and events. News and workshop details.   StopGap Dance Company of dancers with and without disabilities who believe in innovative, and technically dance. Dancers, gallery, repertoire and booking information. Surrey.   Candoco Dance Company Professional dance group integrates able and disabled dancers. Performances, dance education programme, biographies and tour dates. London based.   Magpie Dance Improving the health and wellbeing of people with learning difficulties through improved physical fitness. Contains performances details and photographs.   Blue Eyed Soul Dance Company Brings together the abled and disabled to dance together. Performances, outreach and education programmes. Based in Shewsbury.   FRONTLINEdance A not-for-profit integrated dance company, based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. We offer a program of performance, education and outreach work for people of all abilities and ages. Wheelchair dance and dancing. Wheelchair dancing can be a recreational hobby, exercise or sport or just a way for disabled people to enjoy themselves. Wheelchair dancing is becoming more and more popular and now included in the Paralympic Games with elegance, style and rhythm leading to a winning dance routine. This section includes wheelchair dance clubs within the UK. Paralympic Dancing Details Official Paralympic site offering details of wheelchair dancing as a sport. Includes results, images and news.   The Beacons Wheelchair Dancers A registered charity providing wheelchair dancing in Torbay Devon. The emphasis on dance night is enjoyment, offering all forms and styles of dance from Ballroom and Latin American through to Formation and Sequence, from Line Dance to Limbo.   Concorde Wheelchair Dancers - Bristol Reigning Regional 2005 and National 2006 Wheelchair Dance Festival champions. Includes contact details, how to get involved plus dancing images and news. Deaf sports Find deaf sports facilities and information related to deaf and hearing impaired sport located in the UK. If you want to get into deaf sport, there are people out there waiting to help. So check out our sites and get in on the action, including sports such as football, fishing, golf and tennis.   Deaf UK Athletics (DUKA  A non-profit organisation dedicated to providing training, competitions and information relating to track and field, cross country, walking and road running athletics for those deaf people interested in sport in the UK. British Deaf Sports Council (BDSC) Founded in 1930, with the aim of organising competitors to participate in the World Games for the Deaf. Includes a discussion forum sports news and related links.

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.  SORRY ! NO ENTRIES YET.

Other useful info:

Disabled Living Foundation www.dlf.org.uk     Diveable 'Nottingham Scuba Centre' www.nottinghamscuba.co.uk     www.daauk.org Dwarf Athletic Association UK     www.dsni.co.uk Disability Sport Northern Ireland   www.wheelchairfootball.co.uk   Disability Now Newspaper www.disabilitynow.org.uk   Disability Times Newspaper www.disabilitytimes.co.uk   WHERE ELSE CAN I GET HELP? Doctor Patient Partnership Produces innovative and far-reaching health information campaigns for both the public and health professionals. www.doctorpatient.org.uk Depression Alliance Offers help to people with depression, run by sufferers themselves. Website includes symptoms of depression, treatments for depression, and local groups. http://www.depressionalliance.org/   Divorce Aid If you or someone close to you is going through divorce or separation, we hope to guide you through the emotional and legal journey as well as providing assistance about finances and children. Time is a healer; spend some time with us. From distress to recovery, you are not alone and it will get better. http://www.divorceaid.co.uk/   Depression Alliance A UK charity offering to help people with depression, run by sufferers themselves. Diabetes UK The leading UK charity working for people with diabetes, funding research, campaigning and helping people live with the condition. Disability Alliance Produces the "Disability Rights Handbook" and has an advice service Mon-Wed 2:00-4:00pm on 020 7247 8763. Disabled Living Foundation Free, impartial information on bathing for older and disabled people Disabled United Designed as a meeting place for the disabled community with various forums, chat room, friends and dating service and swap shop. The service is completely free to members. Disability Rights Commission Disabled Drivers' Motor Club A registered charity which campaigns on behalf of disabled drivers and others with mobility problems. Disabled Living Centres Council Aims to improve disabled people's access to accurate, reliable and impartial information and advice about products and equipment for easier living. Disabled Living Foundation A national charity aiming to provide the best possible choice for people who use equipment to live a more independent life. Also runs a national telephone helpline Mon-Fri 10:00am-4:00pm on 0845 130 9177, providing immediate advice and information on equipment, gadgets and where to find them. Disabled Workers Co-operative We are a 'not-for-profit' organisation that is creating an online Database of the skills, products and services that disabled people have to offer. Registration on the database is FREE and it is FREE for anyone to use.

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