Access Club
To provide social activities for adults with learning difficulties living within Eastleigh Borough/Southern Parishes.
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Andover Mencap D of E Centre
Duke of Edinburgh's Award activities: (Expeditions, Service, Skills, Physical) for young people with special needs and disabilities.
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Association For The Disabled (Devizes & District)
Community centre for the disabled used by 14 organisations supporting people with all disabilities. 5 Day clubs for blind & disabled. Support groups for arthritis, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, hard of hearing & deaf, PHAB, Stroke Association, Contact A Family (children with disabilities), Mind and Devizes Friendship Group.
(Registered charity 285797).
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Basingstoke Hard of Hearing Club
Basingstoke Hard of Hearing Club (BHOH) are an informal group of people who enjoy getting out and meeting people but are hard of hearing. BHOH encourage new people to come along to the meetings for a chance to chat about issues that they have and also to listen to speakers providing information.
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Bishops Waltham Gateway Club
Youth club/social acivities eg. Discos, Crafts, Games, Outings, Activities.
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Bits and Bobs Crafts Social Enterprise
Knitting and crochet lessons and courses, group and individual. Family craft workshops,
Regular craft, social activity workshops.
Advice, training and support for organisations re access to crafts for disabled people, inc. support with accessing funding for adaptations.
Recycling, upcycling and budgeting through crafts workshops and training.
Use of IT and the internet in crafts.
Crafts for Wellbeing workshops and courses.
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British Disabled Water Ski Association (South West Region)
Teaches water skiing to the disabled including leg/arm amputees, paraplegics, blind, deaf people and slow learners.
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Catholic Disability Fellowship (Portsmouth Diocese)
Raises funds to provide holidays for disabled children, and respite for the parents.
Provides moral and financial support for families with disabled members. Provide support for parents of disabled children in seeking appropriate education. Organise mutual support groups for families of disabled. Raise awareness
in the church about disability issues.
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Causeway Fareham & Gosport
Meeting held on the first Saturday of each month 7.30 to 8.45 pm at Holy Rood Church Centre, Gosport Road, Stubbington PO14 2AS
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Colebrook Club for Blind & Partially Sighted
Monthly meeting for members, generally with speaker. Occasional outings. Guidance on obtaining assistance relevant to problem.
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Conquest Art Enriching the Lives of Physically Disabled People
Conquest Art helps physically disabled people of all ages to overcome the adversity of their disability through art activity. Art classes are held, where members' artistic progress is matched by a parallel improvement in their well-being. Exhibitions are held and talks given on request. A magazine is published three times a year which is also available on disc for the visually impaired. Training in our methods for potential class leaders and personnel from outside organisations is available. Conquest Art is a voluntary organisation and donations are welcome to enable it to continue its activities.
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Disabled Motorists Federation
Publishes information on car adaptions etc. for disabled motorists and answers enquiries on any motoring or travel problems they may have. National body for 11 local independant motorists clubs scattered around the country. Has a small affiliated membership. Also has a number of additional benefits for members such as discounts on motors & insurance etc + 25% off some intercontinental hotels and Warner Breaks. Please note that we are not connected with or ever have been to the old disabled drivers club (DDA) or disabled motorists UK.
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Disabled Photographers' Society
Supply equipment on loan to members including wheelchair supports etc. A newsletter is published quarterly. Annual exhibition of members' work, awards and photographic distinctions.
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Drum Runners Community Projects
The Drum Runners Community Project creates new opportunities for people of all abilities in working with others to experiment with different beats and rhythms through drumming. Drum Runners, based in Basingstoke, have drum workshops, perform in the community and record their sounds. The group play rhythms with Samba, Latin American, Native American, Djembe and Darabuka drums. The aims of the project are, drumming up support, racing to beat time and handing music to you. Drum Runners is open to all ages and they are always looking for new players or supporters to move the group forward. Please call Paul Midgley for more details.
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Eastleigh & District Disability Forum
We meet monthly to discuss common issues, we invite people to our meetings from other organisations - this may be to talk about a new service or consult about a new idea or if we have concerns.
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Elizabeth House Social Centre
Social and leisure centre for people with mental health problems, physical or learning difficulties. Friendship and support. Pool, darts, bar, table air hockey, music and discos, cafe and literacy skills group. Info and advice.
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Enable Ability
(1)Child Befriending. (2)Summer Playschemes - including provision for children with all levels of disability. (3)Saturday Club. (4)An issue-based advocacy service. (5)Adult befriending service. (6) A wheelchair-accessible minibus for hire to the local community.
(7) Registered umbrella body for Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks.
(8) Partnership in Active Leisure Service (PALS).
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Fareham Countryside Volunteers (Fareham Borough Council)
Volunteer opportunities with Conservation volunteer work parties - occasional Tuesdays and Fridays, Volunteer wardens for local sites and site monitoring, Opportunities to learn a range of skills relating to countryside work and practical conservation. Also walks and other events.
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Farnham & District Sports Association For The Disabled
Sports association for both the permanently and temporarily disabled, which is affiliated to Disability Sport, England. Social events of skittles, theatre, walks etc. Funded by voluntary contributions and dependent upon voluntary helpers. Your help would be welcome!
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FitzRoy
In Hampshire, we support people in day services, residential homes & in supported living. We involve volunteers in many of our services & operate a Supported Volunteering scheme to enable disabled people to volunteer with other organisations.
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Friday Night Club
Social club which meets once a month, raffle, refreshments, live music / discos.
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Friends of the Hexagon Centre
The Friends of Hexagon is a support group to the Hexagon Centre. Its object is to support adults who have a physical disability and who attend the Hexagon Centre and to support the work of the said centre. It manages a small shop at the centre for the benefit of clients and staff and assist with fund raising when required. Our remit is to the Hexagon centre only.
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Gardening For Disabled Trust (Nationwide)
We offer grants towards raised beds, paving, access and greenhouses.
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Gosport and District Sports Association for
Disabled
Sports Club offering air weapons, archery, darts, golf, curling, skittles, boccia, pool, bowls, basket ball shooting, bean bag, hoopla, stick ball, Sjoel ball, bar skittles and some board games. Entry into other sports clubs, games around South of England, skittle evenings, barbecues.
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Great Opportunities (GO!)
We run a GO! club which is a short break for families in the area and one-off events for the whole family.
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Growing Places - Berkshire
Growing Places provide a wide range of gardening and conservation tasks for people with learning difficulties and sensory impairment. Clients who use the services are on a referral basis only and are supported by paid staff and volunteers.
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Halliwick Association of Swimming Therapy
A registered charity whose aims are to provide swimming opportunities for disabled people throughout the country. Publishes books and has videos for training.
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Havant & District Holiday Venture (HDHV)
3 week Summer playscheme for physically disabled children and their sibling or friend. Activities include sports, art, paintballing, dry ski slope, trips to theme parks, bowling & swimming.
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Holton Lee
Holton Lee provides a range of day activities and events that are accessible for all, including
arts and crafts sessions, gardening and environmental activities. Holton Lee is set within a 350acre estate which includes heathland, woodland and reed beds and is designated a site of special scientific interest(SSI) because of the unique species and habitats found on site. We have two accessible bird hides and a broadwalk across the reed beds to facilitate access to all parts of the estate. Visitors with more restricted
mobility can also use the golf buggy and trampers
(all terrain mobility scooters) to explore the environment. We have fully accessible self catering accommodation available for hire by families and groups.
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Jubilee Sailing Trust
Our branch helps to fundraise to sponsor local people both physically disabled and able bodied to experience the challenge of sailing on the purpose built tall ships Lord Nelson & Tenacious.
Fundraising, social events & maintenance on board the ships, street collections, Pumpkin Festival - all activities require lots of helpers and volunteers - for details vist our website. Ships tours, open days, talks on the Jubilee Sailing Trust to all Hampshire groups. Each year we need lots more volunteers to help with our Autumn Pumpkin Festival - www.jst.hampshire.org.uk
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Kingsley Centre
Kingsley Centre offers training and opportunities for disabled people, and services to the surrounding rural area through its village shop, post office, cafe and hall hiring. Lunch Club - two course home cooked lunch and a variety of activities, such as singing, gentle exercise and Tai Chi.
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Learning at the Centre Project
Many of the courses and activities available are free ranging from single half and full day workshops to eight week courses, going at a suitable pace for each individual. Groups are small and informal, with participants welcome to attend with support if they wish.
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Listening Books
Provides a postal & internet based audio book service to anyone who suffers from an illness or disability which makes it impossible or difficult to hold a book, turn its pages or read in the usual way. Caters for both adults and children.
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Mind's Eye
Mind's Eye is a self-help group for people with visual impairments. The Group meets weekly for social activities. Membership is open for registered blind or partially sighted individuals.
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Oak Farm Leisure & Activities Club (OFLAC)
For young adults with learning disabilities. We offer drama, dance, computers and arts & crafts. Additional courses in healthy cookery and budgeting.
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Parkside (Aldershot & District Mencap)
An activity based day service, a range of clubs for both adults and children, 1:1 support in the community.
Please see our website for our wide range of services.
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Partnership for Active Leisure Scheme (PALS)
Wide range of activities: Bowling, wheelchair basketball, golf & swimming, quizzes and much more besides. For youngsters 6-21 years who have a physical disability who are befriended by a volunteer, attendance decided by each of the youngsters - no obligation. We provide a monthly programme of activities at different venues to cater for different disabilities and interests. Other regular activities include meals out, trips to museums + family days, cinema trips, arts and crafts - e.g kite making, splatter painting + origami and social clubs.
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People Potential
The aim is to help people use their potential to make things. Our particular skill is in making furniture and assistive devices from recycled cardboard. We also help prepare people who are volunteering to work in a low-income country.
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Perthes Association
Perthes Association aims to help and advise families of children suffering from Perthes' disease and associated conditions. The Association aims to be at the end of a telephone line for any worried or distressed parents, and will visit them or put them in touch with the 'Perthes family' living nearest to them. Christmas parties and outings are organised, which enable families to meet and share their problem. Members receive a quarterly newsletter. Equipment loan service to members of wheelchairs, buggies or hand-propelled trikes. Short term loan for wheelchairs, deposit.
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Peter Le Marchant Trust
This charity provides day trips & short holidays at a nominal charge, to physically & mentally disabled adults & children on our specially built boats - designed to take wheelchairs etc. The boats are equipped with hydraulic lifts, resuscitation equipment, special beds, showers and toilets. Also 8 berth narrow boat available for hire.
Please contact administrator for details of hire charges.
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Petersfield Society for Special Needs
A generic registered charity Volunteers, Social, Information. Meeting supporting carers & Advocacy.
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Phab - Physically Disabled & Able Bodied (Isle of Wight)
Social and recreational activities for disabled and able-bodied people together.
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Phab - Physically Disabled & Able Bodied (Poole)
PHAB works through social clubs and activities in which people with and without physical disabilities share together on an equal basis. Uses clubs and courses as a 'half way house' fron which people can work towards integration in the community. Offers residential holidays and courses for all age groups.
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Portsmouth & District Hard Of Hearing Fellowship
Social activities including card games, bingo, quizzes, beetle and scrabble are arranged weekly, using electronic equipment to help the hard of hearing. Occasional coach outings are arranged. There is a small weekly raffle and refreshments.
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Scarf - Supporting special children and their relatives & friends.
Regular clubs including drama and a youth club. Regular swimming, tennis and inclusive cycling sessions. Holiday activities for the family, including day trips, the cinema, activity centres, bowling, surfing, canoeing, etc. Also SIBS Youth Club for borthers & sisters of a child with special needs.
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Solent Wheelers Dance Club
Dancing for disabled. All types of dancing - Country, Ballroom, Line Dancing & Formation for anyone in a wheelchair. Manual, powered chairs or even with a pusher - All can take part, and it is fun to do.
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Speakeasy Advocacy
Providing volunteers to work on a one-to-one basis or with groups of people who have learning disabilities, autistic spectrum disorders and/or Aspergers Syndrome. Citizen Advocacy is independent of service providers and seeks to fairly represent the view of the individual. Enquiries from volunteers and people who wish to use the service are welcomed.
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Staunton Country Park
Supported Volunteer Programme that meets weekly to work on tasks within the park.
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Stroke Club (Fareham)
A social club providing speakers, entertainment, quizzes, crafts, game sessions. Outings are arranged. We have exercise sessions and some input from hospitals and stroke association information.
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Swimming and Social Club for the Disabled (Yateley)
Swimming club for all disabled people. Anyone wishing to learn or improve are welcome. There is also a social aspect to the club.
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The Fortune Centre of Riding Therapy (FCRT)
The FCRT works particularly with children with complex disabilities on a once a week basis and people of 16 to 25 years with Learning Difficulties and Disabilities, whose educational needs cannot be met in local provision, through the residential Further Education Through Horsemastership (FETH) Course. Students are funded on the FETH Course by the Education Funding Agency and Social Services via their Local Authority.
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The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust (Southampton area)
Currently arranging a series of volunteering sessions on Tuesday’s from January 2012 as part of our PUSHing Down the Barriers Project, which provides young people between the ages of 13-25, with opportunities to learn new skills and get involved in practical conservation tasks.
The sessions are entirely free to all users and we are able to provide transport (to and from Southampton, Eastleigh and Totton etc), tools, clothing and training.
We currently work with many schools, youth offending teams, social services, youth clubs and faith groups across Hampshire and are keen to engage with as many other young people as possible.
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The Not Forgotten Association
TV sets for those whose mobility is restricted or who are housebound, TV licences where there is a financial hardship, concerts in ex-service residential and nursing homes, outing, individual respite holidays (with carer if required) and group holidays + two high profile annual parties at Buckingham Palace and St James Palace.
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The YOU Trust
Floating support, supported living, individual support, direct access, refuge accommodation, womens services, services for young people, supported employment, telecare and domiciliary care.
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Thrive - Trunkwell Garden Project
This charity uses gardening to improve the lives of disabled, disadvantaged and older people. The organisation aims to develop users' social skills and confidence, the learning/re-learning of basic skills, the gaining of experience and qualifications needed for jobs, restoring strength/mobility and breaking down barriers that create isolation. Direct services to groups and individuals are available at 2 demonstration gardens, including Trunkwell Park near Reading. Thrive can also provide professional courses in running horticultural programmes, courses in therapeutic horticulture, quarterly magazine for practitioners and Come Gardening magazine for blind gardeners.
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Twyford Elders Club
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Voluntary Association for Surrey Disabled (VASD)
Equipment Loan; Equipment shop; Mail Order, incontinence advice. 3 adapted holiday homes in West Sussex.
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Yateleys Community
Yateley Centre School of Music - instrumental and vocal tuiton for age 7 - adults. Various other adult and junior education programmes. Child-care, Family Learning, Parenting Classes and Sports Centre with 20m pool.
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