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Sat12Mar2016Thu12Jan2017Milton Keynes Theatre
Hobson’s choice-12/032016-2.30pm
(Touch Tour 1pm)
Chicago-17 Mar 2016-7.30pm
(Touch Tour 6pm)
The Barber of Seville-1 Apr 2016-7.15pm
(Touch Tour 6.15pm)
The Bodyguard-16 Apr 2016-7.30pm
(Touch Tour 6.45pm)
Swan Lake-30 Apr 2016-2.30pm
(Touch Tour and Insight Workshop 12pm)
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang-6 May 2016-7.30pm
(Touch Tour 6pm)
Annie-3 Jun 2016-7.30pm
(Touch Tour 6pm)
Guys & Dolls-16 Jun 2016-7.30pm
(Touch Tour 6pm)
Dick Whittington-17/12/2016-2.30pm
(Touch Tour 12pm & 1pm)
The Bodyguard-22 Apr 2016-7.30pm
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang-13 May 2016-7.30pm
Annie-2 Jun 2016-7.30pm
Dick Whittington-12 Jan 2017-7pm
Hobson’s choice-12/03/2016-7.30pm
Chicago-16/03/2016-2.30pm
The Bodyguard-20 Apr 2016-2.30pm
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang-12/05/2016-7.30pm
Annie-01/06/2016-2.30pm
Dick Whittington-05/01/17-7pm
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Sat17Dec2016Fri21Jul2017MK Theatre
Access Performances 2016-2017
BSL
Dick Whittington 12 Jan 2017 7pm
MAMMA MIA! 5 May 2017 7.30pm
Jane Eyre 13 July 2017 7.15pm
Wonderland 21 July 2017 7.30
Dick Whittington 17 Dec 2016 2.30pm
(Touch Tour 12pm &1pm)
La Boheme 23 Mar 2017 7.15pm
(Touch Tour 6pm)
MAMMA MIA! 20 May 2017 2.30pm
(Touch Tour 12.20pm & 1.30pm)
Jane Eyre 15 July 2017 2pm
(Touch Tour 12pm)
Captioned
Dick Whittington 5 Jan 2017 7pm
MAMMA MIA! 13 May 2017 2.30pm
Jane Eyre 12 July 2017 7.15pm
Audio Described Performances
Relaxed performances
Dick Whittington 3rd Jan 2017 1pm
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Tue03Jan20171:00 pmMK Theatre
Our fabulous pantomime is a great festive outing and we are delighted to offer a relaxed performance
So what is a relaxed performance and who is it for?
Suitable for both adults and children who would benefit from a more relaxed setting when attending the theatre, including people on the autism spectrum, people who make involuntary noises, people with learning disabilities, or just anyone who prefers a less formal environment when coming to see a show.
Of course the show is as good, as funny, as entertaining and as spectacular as at any other performance but the atmosphere in the auditorium is less formal than at a regular performance. It’s the opposite of the ‘quiet carriage’ on the train – there’s a relaxed attitude to noise, movement and a few small changes to the sound levels and some lighting effects are made.
We offer group discounts for 10 or more at this performance – please call our dedicated Group Sales Team on 01908 547609
Or email groupsales@theambassadors.comFor individual tickets please call;
Box Office 0844 8717652*
Access 0844 8717677*Or visit atgtickets.com/miltonkeynes
*Booking fees apply. Calls cost 7p per minute plus your phone
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Mon09Jan2017Mon27Mar2017
Dementia support workers provide information and support to people with dementia and their carers by telephone and face to face. Visits can be arranged in people’s homes or at our office. If you would like to speak to someone, please telephone to arrange a suitable appointment.
As the Society gets to the end of its current 5 year strategy, we have been working with people affected by dementia to set the direction for the next stage of the journey.
The Society will launch the new 5 year strategy in April 2017. At the beginning of the year the new look and feel will be unveiled. From January we will be sharing more about the changes you can expect to see.
Additionally the Society will be calling for mandatory dementia training for all homecare workers in England. The most recent strand of the Fix Dementia Care Campaign focuses on homecare and the Society’s latest report reveals that only 2 per cent of people affected by dementia feel that homecare workers have enough dementia training. It also found that 1 in 3 homecare workers have no training in dementia. The Society is calling for minimum training standards and for the Care Quality Commission to include checks on the quality of dementia training when inspecting homecare providers. -
Fri13Jan2017Fri24Mar20179.00am-11.00amRivers Centre, Trent Road, Bletchley
Lip-reading (Mixed-level)
Do you find communication a challenge due to hearing loss?
Lip-reading classes offer opportunities to improve lipreading skills, develop communication strategies and gain more information from non-verbal clues.
Rivers Centre, Trent Road, Bletchley
New 10 week class starting Friday 13th January 2017
9am until 11am – Cost £116 (concessions £93)
Further concessions available for learners with hearing loss and those who care for the deaf
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Mon16Jan20172pm-4pmArts for Health Workshop, Kingston Library Winchester Circle, Kingston (Full disabled access and facilities)
Art Workshops for Adults with Additional Support Needs
Arts for Health are working with a team of volunteers to offer creative workshops for adults who require 1:1 support to enable them to participate in arts activities.
These workshops take place in a relaxed, fun and supportive environment. They are suitable for people with a range of health conditions including learning difficulties and stroke or brain injury recovery.Mondays, 2pm to 4pm
This is an ongoing project.
Beginning on Monday 16th January 2017
The Monday group is the one with most spaces, and the one we like to offer for younger people (under 50ish) as we are aware there is already provision for older people and children.
Contact
Please note, in order to offer 1:1 support there are only 5 places available and booking is essential.
There is an annual membership fee of £50, anyone interested is welcome to come and try a session for FREE first (please book).
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Tue24Jan2017Thu13Jul2017Norfolk House, Silbury Blvd, Milton Keynes MK9 2AH
Below is a link to our latest course schedule, which incorporates the new groups and courses we're offering.
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Sat28Jan201714.00 - 16.00Church of Christ the Cornerstone
In a carousel of short one-to-one conversations, diverse individuals will share personal stories of how they came to MK and what they like about its past, present and future. The aim of Weaving Trust events, of which several have been hosted by different MK organisations over the past 18 months, is to build trust between individuals and between their communities. The aim of this ‘Weaving Trust 50’ event is to involve people from 50 MK organisations.
http://www.mk50.co.uk/whats-on/january-2017/weaving-trust-50
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Tue21Feb2017Fri31Mar2017Everywhere
If you suffer from mild to moderate depression, anxiety or sleep disorders then Smile:)MK may be able to help. By providing you with access to free courses we aim to support your mental wellbeing and help get you on the road to recovery. This course will help you to use Mindfulness as a method for helping you to relax.
This course will help you:
Start to improve your physical health (e.g. reduce blood pressure and improve sleep)
manage stress and anxiety and help maintain... good mental health
identify a suitable relaxation technique that works for you
explore what stops you relaxing and buildIf you suffer from mild to moderate depression, anxiety or sleep disorders then Smile:)MK may be able to help. By providing you with access to free courses we aim to support your mental wellbeing and help get you on the road to recovery. This course will help you to develop techniques and methods for managing your stress and anxiety in a healthy, positive and effective way.
This course you help you to:
boost confidence and self esteem
develop healthy communication skills
reduce stress and anxiety and maintain good mental health
build resilience by identifying healthy coping mechanisms
explore unhealthy coping mechanisms and why they don’t work
reduce likelihood of absence from work or social activitiesRelaxation through Mindfulness (1) Relaxation through Mindfulness stress and anxiety management (1) Stress and Anxiety Management
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Sat25Feb2017Transition MK, Wolverton Community Energy, Camphill Communities Milton Keynes
MK Community Energy Alliance is an initiative formed in Milton Keynes in 2016 by Community Action: MK, Transition MK, Wolverton Community Energy, Camphill Communities Milton Keynes and MK People’s Assembly.
MK Community Energy Alliance is supported by CAPE, Community Action Platform for Energy as well as by the MK:Smart projects.
The aim of this initiative is to celebrate and promote renewable energy initiatives in Milton Keynes, with a focus on community-owned energy model in particular, and to mobilise our local communities to get involved and support these. A more specific aim of the alliance is to organise a series of educational events and produce resources for citizens of Milton Keynes on the topic of community energy.
MK Community Energy Conference 2017 – 25 February 2017
We are delighted to let you know that we are in the process of organising a conference dedicated to community energy and the sustainable history of Milton Keynes.
For more information please follow the link: http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=c4386cb7d45690f9ad65f1f0d&id=2a2d99e0be&e=c62e1ed9e5
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Fri03Mar2017Sat04Mar201719.00 -7.00amYMCA Milton Keynes Car Park
YMCA Milton Keynes ‘Sleep Easy’
Milton Keynes YMCA is calling on the local community in Milton Keynes to take part in our annual ‘Sleep Easy’ fundraising event to raise awareness of rough sleeping and raise money for young, homeless people.
The event, which will take place on Friday 3rd March and will last from 7.00pm – 7.00am the next morning, invites participants to brave the cold for one night and sleep in a makeshift cardboard box outside the YMCA in CMK.
MK YMCA already serves approximately 500 young, homeless people a year in the area and having lost £194,000 in council funding, we are looking to raise awareness among local people of what it is like to be on the streets for just one night.
Participants are asked to pay an entry fee of £10 to take part in the event, with all funds being used to eradicate the reality of youth homelessness for many young people. They are also encouraged to raise money through sponsorship.
According to the MK Community Foundation ‘Vital Signs’ report, at the end of January 2016 there were 27 confirmed rough sleepers in the city with another 31 reported but unconfirmed. This is a 237% increase on 2013 when there were 8 confirmed rough sleepers in MK. However, these are the official figures, but in reality the figures are probably higher as they don’t take into account those who are constantly sofa surfing.
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Fri03Mar20177:30 pmMK Gallery
"Tomorrow should be part of the training of every political leader on the planet"
For more information please follow the link: http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=c4386cb7d45690f9ad65f1f0d&id=3e1d1bc8c7&e=d61bda1766
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Fri10Mar2017Sun12Mar2017All DayAnywhere & Everywhere
When is Disabled Access Day?
Disabled Access Day 2017 will take place between 10th and 12th March 2017. We've extended the dates so more people can get involved and more places can be visited. The main day of events will be Saturday 11th March but we hope by extending the dates more people will be able to get involved and visit venues over multiple days!
We hope you'll join us for one, two or all three days in 2017!
When was the first Disabled Access Day?
Saturday 17th January 2015 was the first Disabled Access Day, you can find out how it went by reading our impact report.
The second Disabled Access Day was held on 12th March 2016 and saw it grow over four times in size - we have high hopes for 2017!
Where is Disabled Access Day?
Anywhere & everywhere! This year the majority of events took place across the UK, but there were also events across Europe and in Canada. No matter where you are, you can get involved!
Who is Disabled Access Day for?
All disabled people and their families, friends and carers.
Can I help you?
Oh yes, definitely! This is a big undertaking and we need all the help we can get. There are lots of opportunities to get involved: whether you’re an individual that wants to help spread the word, an organisation that wants to hold an event or a charity that wants to encourage people to get involved. Please get in touch for more information or visit our get involved pages.
For more information please follow the link:
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Thu23Mar2017Wed28Jun2017Margaret Powell House, Central Milton Keynes MK9 3BN and various locations
Dementia support workers provide information and support to people with dementia and their carers by telephone and face to face. Visits can be arranged in people’s homes or at our office. If you would like to speak to someone, please telephone to arrange a suitable appointment.
Service Location Frequency Time
‘All Hands on Deck’ Activity Group(for people with dementia under 65)
Monday, monthly -
3 April
15 May
12 Jun
2pm - 4pm
Activity Group
Swinfen Harris Hall, London Road, Stony Stratford MK11 1JAEvery Tuesday
10am - 12pm
Activity Group
Shenley Wood Village, Chalkdell Drive, Shenley Wood, MK5 6GJLast Tuesday of the month
25 Apr, 30 May, 27 Jun
2pm – 4pmActivity Group
West Bletchley Community Centre, Porchester Close, Bletchley MK3 6BHWednesday, fortnightly
5 & 19 Apr
3, 17 & 31 May
14 & 28 Jun
1.45pm -3.45pmActivity Group
Springfield Centre, Springfield Boulevard, MK6 3JH
Every Thursday
1.30pm -3.30pmCarer Support Group
Margaret Powell House, Central Milton Keynes MK9 3BN
Wednesday, fortnightly
12 & 26 Apr
10 & 24 May
7 & 21 Jun
10.30am - 12.30pm
Singing for the Brain ***CHANGE OF DETAILS – SEE OVERLEAF***
Abbey Hill Golf Centre, Monks Way, Two Mile Ash, Milton Keynes, MK8 8AAMonday, fortnightly
10 & 24 Apr, 8 & 22 May, 5 & 19 Jun
10.30am -12.15pmSinging for the Brain ***CHANGE OF DETAILS – SEE OVERLEAF***
The Peartree Centre, Chadd Lane, Milton Keynes MK6 3EB.Monday, fortnightly
10 & 24 Apr, 8 & 22 May, 5 & 19 Jun
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Fri24Mar201710.00 - 16.00
Relate Milton Keynes CPD Workshop - Raising Awareness in Couple Relationships affected by Asperger Syndrome
Friday 24th March 2017
This is a 6 hour workshop (10am – 4pm) which we will be running in a venue (to be confirmed) in Milton Keynes.
Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided.
The cost is £95 (£10 discount) for bookings confirmed by 31.01.17 (payment will be required to confirm)
For more information please email appointment@relatemk.org
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Tue28Mar201718.30-19.00Milton Keynes tunnel
All Abilities Night at iFly Indoor Skydiving for free
"All Abilities Night" that we are running in our Milton Keynes tunnel.
iFly is abe to offer you 2 spaces to this event for people you think would love to come and fly. We want to show that no matter what a persons disability is, they can still experience the dream of flight.To book in, the lucky 2 people will need to contact me and all of the information about the night/times/contact details are below. Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis, so once spaces are gone, they're gone. This event will be free and if successful we plan to run a regular quarterly 'All Abilities' night.
Milton Keynes - 28/03/17 - 18:30pm & 19:00pm flight times (report to us at 17:30pm latest) - People will need to have booked with me by the 20th March latest. Any bookings after this date may not be considered.
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Sat01Apr201710.30 - 15.30pm67 Midsummer Place, Central Milton Keynes, MK9 3GB
Campaign on access refusal to assistance dog
Not a single day goes by without hearing stories of taxi and minicab
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drivers refusing access to assistance dogs. Sight and hearing impaired people depend on their assistance dogs for mobility. We are therefore campaigning for compulsory disability awareness training of minicab and taxi drivers.I shall be within the INTU Centre (formerly Midsummer Place) near Waterstone bookstore or thereabout on Saturday, 1 April 2017 between 10.30 and 3.30 p m. If you happen to be in the city Centre on the day, I will be delighted if you could come to say Hello and sign the petition. More signatures I have on the petition, stronger the voice we shall have to force the authorities to act.
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Mon03Apr201716.00 - 18.00Milton Keynes Centre for Integrated Living - 330 Saxon Gate West, Milton Keynes, MK9 2ES
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Tue04Apr2017Tue19Dec201710.30-12.00Milton Keynes Centre for Integrated Living - 330 Saxon Gate West, Milton Keynes, MK9 2ES
MK HARD OF HEARING SUPPORT GROUP
VENUE MK CENTRE OF INTEGRATED LIVING
CHURCH OF CHRIST THE CORNERSTONE
CENTRAL MILTON KEYNESThe Milton Keynes Hard of Hearing Support Group is the only support group in MK for people with all types of hearing loss including dual sensory loss and all ages in MK
The Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday in the month and the room has a built in hearing induction loop for people with “T” settings on their hearing aids
Once a month the Group has a presentation relevant to hearing loss. This can include Hearing Dogs for the Deaf, MK Theatre, Thames Valley Police, SARC the equipment service for sensory loss in MK funded by MK Council, lip reading tasters, Audiology and Adult Hearing Services to name a few.
Once a month we have a coffee morning where we get to know each other, share information, and support each other in lots of ways. Our aim is to stop isolation and depression and to increase confidence in each other again. This year we have been able to go out as a group and really enjoy ourselves by visiting Bletchley Park and assessing their audio equipment sets, which were really fantastic!
Do come along to our meetings. You will be made very welcome! We are a lively group and supportive so do try it!
Contact: Ros Bloor, MK Hard of Hearing Support Group on 01908 678472
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Tue04Apr201710am - 4pmMilton Keynes Conference Centre, Strudwick Drive, Oldbrook MK6 2TG
‘Your guide to flying with a disability’
Tuesday 4th April 2017
Milton Keynes Christian Conference Centre, Oldbrook MK6 2TG
Please let us know how you plan to arrive at the event?
By car o Public transport o By air o On foot o
Do you have any special dietary requirements?
Do you have a hearing/visual or other hidden disability that we can support you with on the day?
Would you be interested in finding out about our other events?
On receipt of this form, we will send you a short questionnaire to find out about the flying related areas of interest or concern that you have.
Please email return this form too: marion.dmoirah@qef.org.uk or post to:
QEF Mobility Services, 1 Metcalfe Avenue, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 4AW
Tel: 0208 770 1151 Fax 0208 770 1211 www.qef.org.uk & www.tryb4ufly.org.uk
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Thu13Apr201708.15-16.45Royal Society of Medicine, London
Govconnect is a social enterprise dedicated to assisting the wide range of organisations in the UK & EU challenged with delivering health and social care policy. We seek to ensure that the vision for Health and Care is delivered upon across all UK and European geographies and administrations.
Through a series of strategic conferences and accompanying digital and social engagement strategies, Govconnect will provide a platform to drive greater collaboration.
In turn, it is hoped that models of care can be improved upon, partnerships strengthened and that through engagement with local communities and their local and national delivery agents tasked with the provision of Health & Care; the quality of patient experience, safety, and care is enhanced.
Through our inaugural conference in London and the accompanying Northern version, we have ensured that the leading stakeholders are convened to discuss the progressions to date. These activities have empowered hundreds of health and care professionals with valuable insight on future policy aspirations for 2020 and beyond. The huge success of these initiatives have also enabled Govconnect to utilise its social status and reinvest back into many community projects and National charities.
To ensure that we deliver on our pledge we are urging policy makers, government departments and all responsible agencies and organisations to work with us on these unique set of challenges.
As one of the UK’s fastest growing social enterprises we work with a range of local community projects on issues linked to Dementia, in addition to investing our profits to key research charities and many other worthy causes.
Dementia 2020 Plenary
08:15-09:00 Registration & Networking 09:00-10:05 1st Morning Plenary 09:00 Chair`s Opening Address Angela Rippon OBE (confirmed)
Co-chair, Dementia Friendly Communities Champions Group09:10 Keynote Address - Continuing the UK’s Global Leadership role David Nuttall (invited)
Deputy Director - Dementia Policy, Department of Health09:25 Dementia Awareness and Social Action Kathryn Smith (confirmed)
Director of Operations, Alzheimer`s Society09:45 NICE guidance on mid-life approaches to delay or prevent the onset of dementia Professor Gillian Leng CBE (confirmed)
Director for Health and Social Care, National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)10:05-10:20 Morning Q&A Panel Debate 1 10:20-10:30 Comfort Break 10:30-11:30 2nd Morning Plenary 10:30 Increased Investment in Dementia Research Dr David Reynolds (confirmed)
Chief Scientific Officer, Alzheimer`s Research UK10:50 NHS England CCG Improvement and Assessment Framework Professor Alistair Burns CBE (confirmed)
National Clinical Director for Dementia, NHS England11:10 Public Health England Dementia Intelligence Network Dr Charles Alessi (confirmed)
Senior Advisor and Lead for Dementia, Public Health England11:30-11:45 Morning Q&A Panel Debate 2 11:45-12:10 Coffee & Networking 12:10-12:35 Case Study 1 - Innovations in Drug Discovery 12:35-13:00 Case Study 2 - Investing in Dementia Research 13:00-14:00 Lunch in the Network Surgery 14:00-15:10 1st Afternoon Plenary 14:05 Chair`s Introduction to the Afternoon Angela Rippon OBE (confirmed)
Co-chair, Dementia Friendly Communities Champions Group14:15 Keynote Address - Creating dementia friendly communities Sarah Pickup OBE (confirmed)
Deputy Chief Executive, Local Government Association14:30 Involving people who use services – ‘Experts by Experience’ Andrea Sutcliffe (confirmed)
Chief Inspector of Adult Social Care, Care Quality Commission14:50 Reducing health inequalities A Representative (invited)
To be confirmed, Health Education England15:10-15:25 Afternoon Q&A Panel Debate 15:25-15:35 Comfort Break 15:35-16:20 3 Workshops - Engaging with people with dementia and carers 15:35 People with dementia living independently for longer Hilda Hayo (confirmed)
CEO, Dementia UK15:35 Advanced care planning Jean Tottie (confirmed)
Chair & Director, tide – ‘together in dementia everyday’15:35 Better support for people with dementia and their carers Rachael Litherland (confirmed)
Coordinator, The Dementia Engagement & Empowerment Project (DEEP)16:20-16:45 Coffee, Networking & Prize Draw For more information please follow the link: http://2017.dementia2020.co.uk/index.php?alias=our-mission-2017&option=com_content&view=article&id=40&Itemid=181
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Mon24Apr201714.00 - 16.00Centre for Integrated Living meeting room, Christ the Cornerstone Church 330 Saxon Gate West, Central Milton Keynes MK9 2ES
RNIB Connect in Milton Keynes
Welcomes you to the local Group
How can we make Milton Keynes a better place for blind and partially sighted people to live, work and play?
Come and find out!
Guest speaker: Joel Young, guide Dogs Association
Campaigns and access in the built environment
Monday,24 April 2017 - 2-4pm
Where: Centre for Integrated Living meeting room,
Christ the Cornerstone Church
330 Saxon Gate West, Central Milton Keynes MK9 2ESFor catering purposes please call or e-mail
Padma on 01908 377058;mobile: 07429 154 931
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Wed26Apr2017Wed29Nov201714.30 - 16.00BucksVision, 143 Meadowcroft, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP19 9HH
We invite you, your friends and family to local charity, BucksVision, Meadowcroft, Aylesbury to hear a talk about our essential support work for blind and partially sighted people in Buckinghamshire.
You may be partially sighted yourself and would like to learn more about how our services could help you, or perhaps you are thinking of becoming a fundraiser or volunteer for a local charity. These talks will tell you all you need to know about BucksVision.
Wednesday
26 April
2.30pm to 4.00pm
Wednesday
24 May
2.30pm to 4.00pm
Wednesday
28 June
2.30pm to 4.00pm
Wednesday
26 July
2.30pm to 4.00pm
Wednesday
30 August
2.30pm to 4.00pm
Wednesday
27 September
2.30pm to 4.00pm
Wednesday
25 October
2.30pm to 4.00pm
Wednesday
29 November
2.30pm to 4.00pm
Refreshments will be served after the talk. To book your place, please contact Sally Collier on:
01296 487556 or reception@bucksvision.co.uk
BucksVision, 143 Meadowcroft, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP19 9HH Telephone 01296 487556
Registered Company Number 8016572: Charity Number 1147814 (England and Wales)
The Royal National Institute of Blind People: Charity Number 226227 (England and Wales)
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Wed26Apr20177.00pm-10.30pmThe Guildhall, Christ the Cornerstone Church CMK
Please come along and support our public fundraising event. The event kicks off from 7pm with coffees, teas and snacks. Pease feel free to bring along your own alcohol. There will be lots of fun and prizes to be won.
If you would like to take part please contact kim.burchell@mkcil.org.uk or call 01908 231344 and register your place. Teams of up to 6 people. Cost of entry £7 per person payable on the door.
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Tue02May2017Tue06Jun201710.30-13.30
Are you 19 or over?
Have you been out of work for at least 6 months? Or 12 months if you are over 25.
Are you looking for opportunities to develop your volunteering or employment skills?
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We are running a 6 weeks course consisting of 2 sessions a week for anyone who faces challenges. This can include carers, lone parents, anyone who comes from a diverse ethnic background, if you suffer from any Mental Health Illnesses, anyone with moderate learning or physical difficulties or any other challenges.
This wonderful opportunity will be starting on the 2nd of May 2017. Each session runs from 10:30am-1:30pm. The sessions will be very relaxed and a supportive environment including a placement in a creative arts setting.
Only 12 spaces available!! Don't miss out!!
Contact Diana Hatton:
director@interactionmk.org.uk
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Mon08May2017Wed24May2017Winchester, Bath, Cardif, Milton Keynes, Walsall, Sheffield
Develop your sensory lexiconary and learn to use it to communicate with those who experience meaning in a primarily sensory way.
Winchester 8th, Bath 9th, Cardiff 10th, Milton Keynes 22nd, Walsall 23rd, Sheffield 24th.
Everyone is welcome on these days but they are particularly suitable for:
- People who support individuals with profound and multiple learning disabilities.
- People who are looking to use sensory communication with individuals in the later stages of dementia.
- People who work with babies and children in the early years looking to develop their sensory practice.
- Creative individuals looking to develop sensory works to engage with sensory communicators.
- People who work in special schools or run groups that support students from special schools.
- People with a particular interest in sensory literacy.
Feedback from Sensory Lexiconary delegates 2016"Totally inspirational: No one is too disabled to have a conversation" Anne-Marie Glasby from Changing Our Lives"Inspired and delighted by the sensory possibilities Circus Starr CIC
Not enough superlatives to describe the experience Jo Bonney Support worker extraordinaire
Delegates on the 2016 conferences included: teachers, portage workers, speech and language therapists, support workers, people from dementia care, people who support babies in the first months of life, staff members from CICs looking to support inclusion in society, social researchers, family members and more.
To access more feedback click here.
For more information please follow the link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/develop-your-sensory-lexiconary-2017-tour-tickets-28789438987
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Fri12May20172:00 pmCentrecom 602 North Row, Behind MK Central Library, Secklow Gate West, Central Milton Keynes MK9 3BJ
JUNE IS THE MONTH OF ACTION ON PAVEMENT PARKING IN MILTON KEYNES
Calling all Citizens– Milton Keynes needs you!
RNIB, Bucks Vision and Guide Dogs are working together to tackle the thorny problem of pavement parking in the Milton Keynes area. So many people with visual impairments have complained to us about cars blocking their path that we’ve got to act.
We are going to have a ‘month of action’ in June. We’re planning a variety of activities: blindfold walks with councillors and MPs, having a stall in the shopping centre to get signatures on the pavement-parking petition, distributing leaflets, visiting local politicians and getting as much publicity as we possibly can to stop people parking their cars on the pavements.
It’s going to take a lot of work - and that’s why we really need your help. We need volunteers for the activities. We need people to talk to their councillors and to journalists. We need photographs of badly-parked cars in your area so that we can make display boards.
Working together gives us the best chance we’ll ever have of cracking the pavement-parking problem - but it will only happen if everyone pitches in for June’s month of action. We really do need you!
Please come along to our planning meeting to hear more about this campaign and to tell us what activities you can help with.
When: 2pm on May 12th
Where:. Centrecom 602 North Row, Behind MK Central Library, Secklow Gate West, Central Milton Keynes MK9 3BJ
Just drop one of us an email or ring us to say you’ll be there. If you can’t get to the meeting, please get in touch to talk about what you can do. Here are our contact details:
Padma: e-mail: pscheriyan@gmail.com or Tel: 01908 377058
Bucks Vision office: e-mail:reception@bucksvision.co.uk
Tel: 01296 487556
Guide Dogs:Eddie Rimmer: er7051@gmail.com Tel:07580 572 784
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Sun14May2017Fri19May2017Alzheimer’s Society
The week commencing Sunday 14th May is Dementia Awareness
We will also be attending Shenley Wood Retirement Villages Wellbeing Event from 10am-3pm on Wednesday 17th where we will man an information stand.
JOIN US FOR AN AFTERNOON OF FUN....
TEA DANCE!!!!
West Bletchley Community Centre,
Porchester Place MK3 6BH
Wednesday 17th May 1.45pm-3.45pm
ALL WELCOME!
Free event with refreshments
To book your place call 01908 232612
JOIN US!! WE NEED YOU!! COME AND SHOW
SUPPORT AT OUR
LINKING HANDS EVENT
INTU SHOPPING CENTRE CMK
Friday 19th May 10am-2pm
Musical Entertainment/InformationStand
AT 11AM there will be a "Linking of Hands" to
stand united against Dementia
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Sat27May201713.00-14.00Queens Court, Central MK,
"Plastic Brass” have chosen CIL to be their charity this year.
They are playing In Queens Court, Central MK, on Saturday 27th May, between 1.00pm and 2.00pm, everyone welcome.They are selling T Shirts with CIL on, if anyone is interested in buying one, please see the link to Plastic Brass website below.
HELP
We Need You!!!!
The only criteria to partake in this event is that all players play the latest innovation of Plastic / Carbon Fibre instrument.
There are several manufacturers making these now, which include Cornets, Trumpets, Flugels, Trombones, Euphoniums & Tubas.
Every player taking part will be asked to gather sponsors to raise the funds, which ALL of which will go to the chosen charity.
If this event is a success then we will look to do more in the future!
In the meantime all you composers / arrangers if you wish to arrange/compose some music for Plastic Brass it would be great!
probably best to arrange the parts as follows due to the availability of Plastic Instruments.
1st Trumpet/Cornet Bb
2nd Trumpet /Cornet Bb
1st Tenor Trombone Bb Treble Clef
2nd Tenor Trombone Bb Treble Clef
Euphonium Bb Treble clef
Eb bass / Tuba Treble Clef
Bb Bass / Tubs Treble Clef
Percussion Drum KitFor more information please follow the link: http://www.plasticbrass.co.uk/
Update for saturday!
The market stands set up facing the glass doors and so the grass and deckchairs remain in situ and are available for all the guests to use. As good weather is expected, this area may be busy! There is also some static seating under the trees on the Midsummer side.
We do permit training dogs in centre, although please ensure that the dog is wearing it’s coat to signify this. Please note that the dog handler is responsible for the dog’s domestic needs.
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Tue06Jun2017Tue19Dec2017
Tuesday 6th June - Action on hearing Loss
Tuesday 20th June - Coffee Morning
Tuesday 4th July - Padma
Tuesday 18th July - Coffee Morning
Tuesday 1st August - MK CENTRE OF INTEGRATED
Tuesday 15th August - Coffee Morning
Tuesday 5th September - Milton Keynes hospital Audiology (To be confirmed)
Tuesday 19th September - Coffee Morning
Tuesday 3rd October - Milton Keynes Healthwatch
Tuesday 17th October - Coffee Morning
Tuesday 7th November - Milton Keynes Adult Hearing service (Community)
Tuesday 21st November - Coffee Morning
Tuesday 5th December - Milton Keynes Lip Reading Class (To be comfirmed)
Tuesday 19th December - Hard of Hearing Christmas celebration
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Thu15Jun20177:00 pmCentrecom, behind the Library at 602 North Secklow Gate, Central Milton Keynes, MK9 3BJ
Guest Speaker: Elaine Herety, Oral Health Improver from Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) to give information on Oral Health.
One of our regularly scheduled group meetings which acts as an open forum for members old and new to talk about their experiences in a welcoming social environment.
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Sat17Jun201710am-3pm Central Milton Keynes
Campaign against parking on pavements
Cars parked on pavements is a thorny problem making it dangerous to walk on pavements for the visually impaired, the elderly, people with mobility issues, wheelchair users as well as parents with children in buggies. We are campaigning to ask the government to roll out London style rules on parking all over the country.
We will be holding a stall in the Food Hall, Central Milton Keynes as well as outside McDonald’s in the shopping building to collect signatures on the petition forms on Saturday, 17 June 2017 from 10 a m to 3 p m. I will be delighted if you can pop round and sign the petition if you happen to be in the City Centre. If you are unable to visit the City Centre on the day, I shall be grateful if you could sign the petition online.
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Sat24Jun2017Sat15Jul2017Door 15, Silbury BLVD, Centre MK, MK9 3EP
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Wed28Jun201718.00 - 20.00 MK Civic Offices
LISTENING THE VOICES OF HATE SURVIVORS
The Fight Against Hate campaign of Citizens:MK has won the support of MK Council in hosting a new approach to reducing the effects of hate crime. Hate legislation covers five grounds: race/nationality, religion, sexuality, gender identity and disability. The Council will host a twilight session, to hear the voices of residents, and/or those working or studying in Milton Keynes, who have experienced some form of hate towards them in MK, no matter how big or small. The aim is to reduce their discomfort by simply giving them the opportunities to listen to each other’s stories about what happened to them.
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Tue11Jul2017Tue12Dec201714.00 - 16.00 602 North Row, (Behind MK Library) Secklow Gate West, Central Milton Keynes MK9 3BJ
Milton Keynes Macular Society Support Group
meets on the second Tuesday of the month from 2.00 to 4.00pm
at Centrecom Meeting Place, 602 North Row, (Behind MK Library)
Secklow Gate West, Central Milton Keynes MK9 3BJ
Programme July to December 2017
Tuesday 11 July
Beware of Fraudsters: Graham Edwards, Head of Group Security at Nationwide Building Society, will bring us up to date on how to keep safe with our banking, in shops, on the telephone and on-line. This will be food for thought!
Tuesday 8 August
Summer Tea Party:
Come along for our social afternoon with delicious refreshments, a fun quiz or game and a raffle.
Tuesday 12 September
Radio Days:
Kevin Varty with an entertaining, nostalgic look at radio programmes. We can all join in with reminiscences and guessing the signature tune!
Tuesday 10 October
Ambulance Life:
Bob Ive with his interesting and entertaining reminiscences of his times as a paramedic
Tuesday 14 November
One man and his dogs!
We welcome again Tom McInulty, our Area Organiser for the Macular Society, this time to talk about his positive life after sight loss with his guide dogs, emphasising his sporting and thrilling achievements which include daring things many of us would never contemplate
Tuesday 12 December
Christmas social meeting with seasonal refreshments, a raffle and entertainment by the popular “The Last of the Summer Ukuleles”
For further details please contact Maggie on 01908 319 292
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Fri14Jul201711:00 amThe Milton Keynes Rose, Campbell Park
You are invited to attend a celebratory event to mark Disability Awareness Day in Milton Keynes (affectionately known as MK DAD
Taking place on Friday 14th July 11am at
The Milton Keynes Rose, Campbell ParkFollowed by a procession back to centre:mk for refreshments at the
“Now You See Me” Exhibition.
We look forward to welcoming you to the event and would be delighted if you could confirm your attendance by emailing us at roisin.callaghan@mkuh.nhs.uk
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Fri21Jul20179am- 13.00 Rivers Centre, Humber Way, West Bletchley MK3 7PH
Community Learning MK are hosting a free event to raise awareness of hearing loss.
Free entranceParticipants will be able to attend taster lessons in Lip-reading and British Sign Language, and access information about services available to those with hearing loss.
If you or someone you know is experiencing hearing loss and would benefit from support, advice and guidance, you are welcome to attend this event.
Service providers and support groups will be present to answer questions and offer help and information.
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Thu10Aug201711:15 am132 NEWPORT ROAD, NEW BRADWELL.MK 13 OAA
Dancing For Adults with Learning Difficulties
A fun filled class which is inclusive to all needs and abilities. Not only offering health and fitness benefits, this class also promotes confidence and helps to build friendships. Always a great atmosphere with easy to follow, fun filled dances for all to enjoy! Thursdays at 11:15am Just £4
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE, CALL 01908 227772
EMAIL: MAIL@MKOC.ORG
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Sun20Aug20178:30 pmThe Cock Inn, 16 High Street, North Crawley, Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, Mk16 9LH
The Cock Inn holds a quiz on the 3rd Sunday of each month and as you know, this month it is in aid of CIL.
The quiz starts at 8:30 and finishes between 10 and 10:30, it is advisable to arrive early to get a table. It is a good atmosphere as the questions are hand-picked and not so hard that it becomes boring.
Teams can have up to 8-people in them and each person pays £1 to enter. All entry money goes to the charity and we generally raise between £50-£80. It is not a fortune but it will also raise awareness of the local charity.
We do not ban phones but ask people not to cheat. It is a fun, charity quiz, there is no prize and people who cheat spoil it for the others.
Phone: 01234 391222
Website: www.cockinnnorthcrawley.co.uk
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Thu07Sep201711.00am - 12.00pm
For both visually impaired and sighted individuals
BucksVision have been lucky to have the opportunity for a teacher to join us who is experienced in arranging dances suitable for both visually impaired and sighted individuals.
A taster session will take place on: Thursday 7th September 2017 between 11.00 am – 12.00 noon and, if successful, future sessions will take place on the last Thursday of each month. Sessions will be held at Centrecom, Milton Keynes. This will be at a cost of £5.00
A small charge will be payable for those that require transport.
Contact: Padma Cheriyan
Tel: 01908 377058
Email:PSCheriyan@gmail.com
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Tue12Sep201710am - 4pmMiddleton Hall CMK
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Tue19Sep2017Tue19Dec201710.30am - 12.00pmTHE CHURCH OF CHRIST THE CORNERSTONE, 330 Saxon Gate West, Milton Keynes, MK9 2ES
MK HARD OF HEARING SUPPORT GROUP IS LOOKING FOR PEOPLE UNDER AGE 50 TO JOIN THEIR MEETINGS
THE GROUP MEETS TWICE MONTHLY, ON FIRST AND THIRD TUESDAY EACH MONTH MK CIL MEETING ROOM WITHIN THE CHURCH OF CHRIST THE CORNERSTONE FROM 10.30-12.00 Noon
THE SENSORY SERVICES USER FORUM IS ALSO SEEKING PEOPLE UNDER AGE 50 to JOIN
PLEASE CONTACT ROS BLOOR on 01908678472 IF INTERESTED
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Wed20Sep20177.00pm -10.00pmThe Guildhall, Christ the Cornerstone Church CMK
Please come along and support our public fundraising event. The event kicks off from 7pm with coffees, teas and snacks. Pease feel free to bring along your own alcohol. There will be lots of fun and prizes to be won.
If you would like to take part please contact kim.burchell@mkcil.org.uk or call 01908 231344 and register your place. Teams of up to 6 people. Cost of entry £7 per person payable on the door.
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Fri22Sep2017Fri01Dec20179am - 11am / 11.15 - 12.45pmRivers Centre, Trent Road, Bletchley, MK3 7BB
Lip-reading courses at Community Learning MK
For more information or to book your place please contact Enrolments: Tel. 01908 556760
Lip-reading (Mixed-level)
Lip-reading - First Steps
Do you find communication a challenge due to hearing loss?
Lip-reading classes offer opportunities to improve lip-reading skills, develop communication strategies and gain
01908 556700
New ten-week classes starting Friday 22nd September 2017
Mixed level 9am until 11am First Steps 11.15am until 12.45 pm
Cost £116 (concessions £93) Cost £87 (concessions £70)
Further concessions available for learners with hearing loss and those who care for the deaf
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Wed27Sep20175:30 pmThe Venue MK, Walton High, Milton Keynes MK7 7WH
To join us on Wednesday 27 September for Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust’s free annual event open to everyone, that is being held at The Venue MK, Walton High, Milton Keynes MK7 7WH. Light refreshments will be available from 17:30 followed by an evening of various attractions.
Come along and enjoy tea and biscuits with friends and family and visit the many departments information stands showcasing their area, hidden talents and skills before hearing about the annual review for 2016/17.
For more information please contact Foundation.members@mkuh.nhs.uk or call 01908 996235
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Mon02Oct2017Mon29Jan2018Milton Keynes
Dementia support workers provide information and support to people with dementia and their carers by telephone and face to face. Visits can be arranged in people’s homes or at our office. If you would like to speak to someone, please telephone to arrange a suitable appointment.
Please follow the link for more information: Services Information Sheet MK- Autumn 2017
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Wed11Oct201714.00 - 16.00Guildhall, Christ the Cornerstone Church MK9 2ES
The event takes place on Wednesday 11th October 2017
We would like to welcome you from 1.30pm for light refreshments and the formal meeting will begin at 2pm.
The AGM will give us the opportunity to share with you the successes and challenges of the past year and to discuss with you our plans for the future. We will also give you the opportunity to ask questions to members of the Board.
We are very much looking forward to celebrating our 25th Anniversary in October!
To help us with our planning of this event, you may wish to confirm your attendance, you can do that via email at kim.burchell@mkcil.org.uk or call us on 01908 231344. This will help us with our seating and catering arrangements, therefore please can you send the following information
- Your full name, role and organisation
- Contact email and telephone number
- Any other special requirements
If you require additional support, please do feel free to bring along your carer/PA.
Please do share this invitation to other members of your organisation/group who you feel would like to attend.
In order to ensure that we can give you a full response to any issues you would like to raise at the AGM, please submit any questions to by Wednesday 4th October 2017.
We very much hope you will be able to attend and we look forward to meeting you at 2.00pm on Wednesday 11th October 2017
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Fri27Oct201710.00am - 12.00pmGuildhall, Christ the Cornerstone Church MK9 2ES
It will be fairly informal and they will be discussing hate crime amongst people with disabilities and how it can be tackled. It will form part of National Hate Crime Week.
The meeting is being organised by Amanda Carter- Philpott of Pandora and Lisa Lovell of MKC. Your support would be invaluable.
Please contact 01908 231344 Kim Burchell kim.burchell@mkcil.org.uk if you're able to attend.
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Sat04Nov20176pm - 7pmDavid Lloyd Milton Keynes – Livingstone Drive, Milton Keynes MK15 0DL
Our tennis session is open to anyone with a physical impairment who wants to learn new skills, get active and have fun! Tennis is a great way to improve physical and
mental health and wellbeing and can be adapted to suit everyone. Courts, rackets and balls can be adapted for all abilities.
For those who want or need to use a sports wheelchair we can provide this equipment to use during sessions. If you have any questions or would like more information please don’t hesitate to give us a call.
Wheelchair Tennis - Ages 16+
Saturday 4th November 2017 - onwards
How to book: emma@mkinclusivetennis.co.uk