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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. The Lark Stroke Club The club meets on the first Thursday of the month from 7-9pm at Hilltop House, Heldaw Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, and also on the third Monday of each month from 2-4pm at West Road Church, West Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Talk and Stroke Group The group meets on Thursdays from 10am-12pm at Hillington Square Community Centre, Kings Lynn, Norfolk. Time and Talents Stroke Club (London Borough of Southwark) Meets during term-time on Wednesdays from 1-3pm at Time and Talents, The Old Mortuary, St Marychurch St, Rotherhithe. The club welcome new members and we have just celebrated our fifth birthday. Around 20 of us meet on a weekly basis for a range of activities including talks, entertainment, outings and sharing information. email: cindyglover@timeandtalents.org.uk or suesexton@timeandtalents.org.uk website: www.timeandtalents.org.uk The Hope Club (Spelthorne) Meets each Tuesday (during school term-time) between 10am-12pm at Shepperton pre-school, off Glebeland Gardens. Join the group for refreshments, a game of scrabble, a visit to our allotment, or just for a chat. email: Margaret at mags.lilley@btopenworld.com The Link Stroke Club (Orpington) Meets on the first and third Monday of every month, excluding Bank Holidays, between 11am-3pm. Join us for refreshments, craft work, a painting group, remedial exercises, musical entertainment, occasional speakers and various outings, including an annual seaside trip in the summer. Tavistock Stroke Group Meets: the first Thursday of each month from 10am-12pm at the Anchorage. We organise guest speakers and entertainment, and enjoy trips out, particularly over Christmas. Teignmouth and Dawlish Stroke Club Meets: the first and third Monday of each month 2-4:30pm at the Alice Cross Centre, St James Precinct. The club provides transport by minibus and has a recreational therapist. They also enjoy a social afternoon. Torridgeside Stroke Club - Bideford Meets: Wednesdays 2-4pm in the Community Room, Ethelwynne Brown Close. We start our afternoon with games and then have visiting speakers and entertainment. We also have a number of trips out which often include visits to the theatre in Barnstaple. The club celebrated its 21st birthday on 2 May 2007.   Taunton - Clovermarle Stroke Club Meets on Tuesdays from 10am-3pm in the Albemarle Assembly Rooms. We enjoy a variety of activities and entertainment, and a speech therapist recently joined us.   Tewkesbury Stroke Club Meets on the second Wednesday of the month from 10am-12pm at The Day Centre, Staton Road. We are a small group who enjoy socialising. We also have speakers or a quiz, plus the occasional trip out, usually for a meal. Thornbury and District Stroke Club Meets on alternate Thursdays in the Jubilee Hall, Alveston. We are a sociable group and celebrated our 26th birthday in July. We have weekly swimming sessions and a small art group. From September to April we also have an indoor Bowls group. Trowbridge and District Stroke Club Meets on Fridays from 1:30-4pm at the Social Centre, The Halve, Trowbridge. Trafford Chest Heart and Stroke Group Meeting time: Second Thursday 10am-2pm Activities: Games, lunches, raffles, art workshop, chair based exercises, opportunity to join organised trips and holidays. Organiser: Mrs J Hayman   The Active Club Call 0845 303 3100 for more information or email info@stroke.org.uk Think Ahead Community Stroke Group Venue: St Mary's Church, Warrington Road, Ince, Wigan WN1 3AJ Meeting time: Thursdays (weekly) 1-3pm Activities: Large, active group with informative speakers, lunches, outings and respite breaks. Organiser: Mrs Susan Melling www.think-ahead.org.uk   The Stroke Association Redditch Stroke Support Group Funded by Worcestershire Intergrated Network Neighbourhood (WINN). Held fortnightly on Wednesdays from 10:30am-1pm at Churchill Community Centre, Loxley Close. Stroke survivors and their carers are welcome to attend this friendly group. Activities include regular light exercise and stretching, conversation and social interaction. For further information contact Clair Johnson on 0121 441 6408 or 07717 275744. The Stroke Association Evesham Stroke Support Group Funded by WINN. Held on the first and third Tuesday of every month from 10am-12pm at the Evesham Red Cross Centre, Briar Close. Activities include music, exercise, socialising and speakers plus support for stroke survivors and their families and carers. For further information contact Sally Galvin, Stroke Support Co-ordinator on 01386 841629.   Tynedale Stroke Club Meets every Friday at 11am at The Torch Centre, Corbridge Road, Hexham, Northumberland.

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. Taibach Talking Heads Tan Dance Tawe Disabled Fishers Association Ted's Gym Teglan Fisheries Wales' only purpose built disabled fishery Ten Pin Bowling - Cardiff Strikers for people with a learning disability Tennis - Cardiff Stars This club has a very large membership and has several training sessions throughout the week including daytimes and weekends. The Welsh Blind Dragons This is a Tenpin Bowling Club for people with sight problems and their family and friends The Welsh Petanque Association Contact: Tony Smith Telephone Number: 02920 489067                                     07714956319   Training Time: Sunday 11am - 1pm                        Monday 6. Three Counties Air Target Club Three Counties Inclusive Archers The club meet on Wednesdays as part of the Carmarthenshire Disabled Sports and Activities Club at St Clears Leisure Centre. Three Feathers Badminton Club Tondu RFC Mainstream inclusive rugby club Tondu Target Shooting Club The club offers inclusive training for people with a physical disability. Top Spinners Table Tennis club for people with disabilities Torfaen & District Sub Aqua Club Meets Pontypool Active Living Centre Tuesday evenings between 8pm & 9pm. Torfaen Health & Wellbeing A Total Leisure Experience - designed to improve the health and well-being of all. Torfaen Junior & Youth Association Football About Us Situated in the old county of Gwent in South East Wales, the Torfaen League covers the area of the County Borough of Torfaen. Torfaen PhAB A club for people with physical disabilities and non disabled in an integrated setting Towy Boat Club This club meets as and when tide permits, and is PAN disability. Towy Salmon Swimming Club for the Disabled John Hollies Trampolining (adults) - Rebounders Sessions take place for adults with any disability although the majority of those attending have a learning disability. Trampolining (children) - Rebounders Sessions A range of sessions take place to suit specific groups of children with a sensory, learning, or physical disability. Trampolining - Wrexham Weekly trampolining sessions for children and young people with disabilities Treborth Riding for the disabled (RDA) Trelai Youth Sports Club for young people aged 11 to 25 with a disability Trelleck RDA Trevethin Judokai Club The club is open to people with disabilities and has been very successful in integrating participants into the sport

DISABILITY LINKS (ENGLAND & WALES)

Disabled theatre groups Disability and disabled theatre sites and groups for the disabled. UK. @ 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.   Graeae Theatre Company  A disabled-led theatre company that profiles the skills of actors, writers and directors with physical and sensory impairments.   Birds of Paradise Theatre Company Glasgow theatre company training physically disabled actors and producing fully integrated performances. Flash required, includes production clips.   Heart 'n' Soul Music theatre group for young people with learning disabilities. London based but also tours. Includes details of Beautiful Octopus Club, Squidz club, music, art and diary. Kaleidoscope Theatre A pioneering company and registered charity, some of whose members happen to have Down's Syndrome. Based in Shropshire.   Oily Cart Interactive theatre for under fives and young people with learning difficulties, tours to schools, nurseries and arts venues. London based.   Theatre Resource A dynamic and forward-looking professional arts organisation, specialising in the area of disability arts and social inclusion. Promotes the creativity, culture and heritage of disabled people and socially excluded groups, for the benefit of all.   Funsense Theatre Provides accessible multisensory shows and workshops for all. Tours to schools, community venues and arts centres.   Face Front Inclusive Theatre A company of disabled and non-disabled artists who create multi-layered theatre which is accessible to all.

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. tjc designs : Cardmaking, Scrapbooking and Crafting Supplies   Trinity Jewellery : Gorgeous range of exluslively designed and crafted jewellery

Other useful info:

WHERE ELSE CAN I GET HELP? The WAY Foundation A self-help support group run entirely by volunteers for men and women widowed aged 50 and under. All members (approx 1200 nationally) have been widowed themselves and we aim to offer support, help and understanding to those finding themselves in the unfortunate position of loosing a partner at a young age. http://www.wayfoundation.org.uk/   Terrence Higgins Trust Delivers health promotion campaigns and direct support to people who are at risk or living with HIV across the UK. http://www.tht.org.uk/ The Association of Charity Officers Provides help linked to particular trades and professions and those with a specific condition or disability. The Stroke Association UK Stroke Association Stroke Doc: One Neurologist's Opinion Regarding Stroke Treatment and Prevention The blog is a periodic update regarding the latest stroke-related studies and information, written by a stroke neurologist, in easy to understand language. It also includes useful stroke-related links for the expert and lay-person. The Stroke Forum A medical forum for the exchange of news, views and ideas on stroke The Stroke Information Directory Dedicated to helping survivors and families find stroke resources online. The Surgery Door Website provides information on specific conditions or health issues, local health service information a health magazine and daily tips, plus sections aimed at teenagers, carers, new parents and the over 50's. Turn2us Provides financial help for the millions of people in need across the UK

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