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Link Newsletter October 2020
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In this edition of the Link newsletter we will be listing some virtual and face to face activities.
Virtual Activities
Access Sports have helpfully signposted to a number of different activities online.
For more resources and activities go to: www.accesssport.org.uk/inclusive-activities
Or follow on Facebook @AccessSport #StayActiveWithAccess #StayInworkOut
Adapt to Perform – Wheelchair Fitness
Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 5pm
Open access – live on Youtube and Instagram
Tuesdays, 6pm
Beginner online sessions. Suitable for 6+
Aim High Dance Academy Street Dance
Tuesdays, 8pm
Open to all abilities
Free sessions until 29 December 2020.
Contact aimhigh_academy@hotmail.com
Mojo Moves Online Disco with 80s Aerobics
Wednesdays, 5pm
For children and young people with SEND and their families
Free of charge, sign up online
Yoga with Emma and RMR Rehabilitation
Thursdays, 4pm (4-10), 4.4.5pm (11-16), 5.30pm (17-25)
£5 per class, reduced to £3 via Access Sport
Email: rowanmorganruffley@rmr-rehabilitation.co.uk
FAM – Functional Adaptive Movement
Thursdays, 7pm
Great for teens and adults looking for some friendly motivation, seated and standing options.
First session free, £3.50-£6.50 thereafter
Secure your spot: lizzie.edgecombe@accesssport.co.uk
Fridays, 5pm (Seated Kids Session)
Suitable for those with and without disabilities
freewheelin@yahoo.com to register, £5 per class
Various times, 10 virtual sessions per week
Sports, drama, yoga, crafts, cooking, choir etc.
More info at link or call 07806 743595
Empower You have a new activity timetable each week for people with learning impairments and autism as well as their supporters in Trafford.
Sign up to their timetable to see timetable specific sessions but regular activities include:
Dance away the blues with Dee
Mondays, £4 (excluding carers)
Contact Dee at dee-1986@hotmail.com
or 07896 502 825
Drama Skills with Alice
Mondays, £4.50 (excluding carers)
Contact Alice at alicemay964@gmail.com
or mobile 07769 335 435
Tuesdays, Free on Zoom
Contact Jane if you would like to loan a hockey stick at jane.dennison@unlimitedpotential.org.uk
Chair Yoga with Esmeralda
Tuesdays, £3 (excluding carers)
Contact Esmeralda at
or mobile 0757 239 7373
Pilates with Nisha
Wednesdays, £5 (excluding carers)
Book at Pilates Manchester
Get fighting fit with boxer Jumbo Jake
Wednesdays, £5 (excluding carers)
Contact Jake at jumbojake1995@outlook.com
Legs, Bums and Tums with Emma
Thursdays, £3 (excluding carers)
Contact Emma at eheatonpt@outlook.com
or mobile 07446 832 026
Basketball with Jacob
Thursdays, Free
Zoom links on timetable
Contact Jane if you would like a free basketball at jane.dennison@unlimitedpotential.org.uk
Relax and re-energize with Gaynor’s Yoga
Fridays, £5 (excluding carers)
Contact Gaynor at gaynormullin@hotmail.com
or mobile 07732 321 156
Training or Support
MENCAP are running free Disability Awareness Training for employers
Down’s Syndrome Association have a number of different courses available for just £16 including:
Supporting Early Development (Birth to 4)
Tues 10 November, 10am to 12pm
Wed 11 November, 10am to 12pm
Supporting Behaviour Positively (11-18)
Thurs 12 November, 10am to 11.45am
Supporting Behaviour Positively (3-11)
Tues 1 December, 10am to 12pm
South Manchester Down’s Syndrome Support Group link to these and other online resources on their SMDSSG Training Page
Greater Manchester Autism Consortium Parent Seminar Resources
View the NAS Managing Anger and Sensory seminars facilitated online with parent facilitators
Trafford Sunrise courses Free commissioned courses
Email sunrise@justpsychology.co.uk to sign up.
For parent carers with children 10-16 years:
Behavioural Difficulties
Tuesday 17 November, 10am-11.30pm
Managing Change
Monday 30 November, 2pm to 3.30pm
Communicating with Teenagers
Tuesday 8 December, 12-1.30pm
Anxiety
Wednesday 16 December, 5-6.30pm
For parent carers with children 5-12 years:
Behavioural Difficulties
Tuesday 3 November, 10.30am-12pm
Bullying
Monday 16 November, 11am to 12.30pm
Managing change at Home and School
Monday 23 November, 5pm-6pm
Counselling and Family Centre groups
Coping through Covid— Thursdays