Events

 

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

MILTON KEYNES HARD OF HEARING SUPPORT GROUP

MEETS ON 1^stand 3^rd TUESDAY EVERY MONTH AT MKCIL MEETING ROOM WITHIN THE CHURCH OF CHRIST THE CORNERSTONE,MK CITY CENTRE FROM 10.30-12.00 NOON

ITINERY FOR 2018

TUESDAY 2 JANUARY PRESENTATION BY THAMES VALLEY POLICE ON DISABLED ISSUES by Richard Solly

TUESDAY 16 JANUARY   COFFEE MORNING

TUESDAY 6 FEBRUARY PRESENTATION BY HEARING DOGS FOR THE DEAF

TUESDAY 20 FEBRUARY     COFFEE MORNING

TUESDAY 6 MARCH PRESENTATION by Michelle Breeze of MK THEATRE on disabled access performances and disabled issues

TUESDAY 20 MARCH         COFFEE MORNING

TUESDAY 3 APRIL PRESENTATION BY CNWL ADULT HEARING SERVICES by Collette

TUESDAY 17 APRIL             COFFEE MORNING

TUESDAY 1 MAY PRESENTATION BY MKC COMMUNITY TRANSPORT AND MK COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER TRANSPORT SCHEME (TO BE CONFIRMED)

TUESDAY 15 MAY                   COFFEE MORNING

TUESDAY 5 JUNE MK MACCULAR GROUP ON CHARLES BONNET SYNDROME (TO BE CONFIRMED)

TUESDAY 19 JUNE                   COFFEE MORNING

TUESDAY 3 JULY PRESENTATION ON ARRIVA BUS SERVICES by Keiran Lawson General Manager

TUESDAY 17 JULY                   COFFEE MORNING

TUESDAY 7 AUGUST PRESENTATION BY MKCIL by Annette Holcroft

TUESDAY 21 AUGUST               COFFEE MORNING

TUESDAY 4 SEPTEMBER PRESENTATION BY MK HEALTHWATCH by Tracey Keech Deputy CEO

TUESDAY 18 SEPTEMBER           COFFEE MORNING

TUESDAY 2 OCTOBER PRESENTATION BY MK HOSPITAL AUDIOLOGY (TO BE CONFIRMED)

TUESDAY 16 OCTOBER               COFFEE MORNING

 TUESDAY 6 NOVEMBER PRESENTATION ON ADULT SOCIAL SERVICES by Cath Broadhead of MKCCG

TUESDAY 20 NOVEMBER                 COFFEE MORNING

TUESDAY 4 DECEMBER PRESENTATION BY ACTION ON HEARING LOSS by Henry Skinner

TUESDAY 18 DECEMBER HOH SUPPORT GROUP CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION

 

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 January to June 2018

 

Tuesday 9 January

AGM followed by

MK Reader Service, a presentation by one of its volunteers and

Sound News by Paula Suchy, its chairman, and also our member.

Both these local organisations are invaluable to anyone with sight loss.

 

Tuesday 13 February

Macular Degeneration Lenses: Chris Skelton of Henry Smith & Hamylton, opticians, will demonstrate these lenses which have been specially developed to help with AMD. Come along to see if they might work for you and open up new horizons!

 

Tuesday 13 March

Current Research: What is happening and how we might help. We welcome again Julie Edwards from the Macular Society, this time with encouraging news on all types of macular conditions.

 

Tuesday 10 April

Christmas in April! Come to our meeting postponed by snow, a social time with seasonal refreshments, a raffle and a revisit by the popular toe tapping “The Last of the Summer Ukuleles”

 

Tuesday 8 May

All things Macular: Our open group discussion on macular conditions; how they affect you; how you manage; share tips & advice. If you want information on a particular topic, please tell Maggie in April

 

Tuesday 12 June

My Little Evacuee: An entertaining and enlightening talk by Gordon Abbott on his personal story and his present involvement with The British Evacuees Association

 

For further information please contact Maggie on 01908 319292

Bucks Vision Ballroom Dancing Group

 

Discover fun  way to exercise and learn to dance.  Visually impaired as well as sighted ladies and gentlemen are welcome.  We have an excellent dance teacher who is experienced in helping the visually impaired  as well as sighted individuals.

 

Venue: Centrecom, 602 North Row, Secklow Gate West, Central Milton Keynes, MK9 3BJ (Behind the Central Milton Keynes Library, facing public car park)

 

When: Thursday, 25 January 2018 and then monthly on the last Thursday.

 

Time: 10.30  a m to 12 noon. Doors open at 10 a m

Cost: £5 per session

 

For further information and to book a place, please contact Padma on 01908 377058 or

e-mail: pscheriyan@gmail.com

 

We look forward to welcoming you.

OLDER PERSONS’ FORUM WELLBEING

Speakers Caroline Holland - Open University Dr. Nicola Smith GP - MKCCG Peter Barnes – MK City Orchestra In addition speakers are anticipated on Mental Health and from MK Council in the Chair Jan Lloyd - MK Older Persons’ Champion 

Wednesday 14th March, 2018 2:00pm – 4:00pm 

Free parking, disabled parking, accessible building, hearing loop. Bus stop at SIA House: Arriva Route 1 and Red Rose Travel Route 28 Any questions call: Kim Burchell, OPF Administrator on 01908 231344 Organised & promoted by Milton Keynes Older Persons’ Forum

 

Dementia Support

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)	Margaret Powell House, Central Milton Keynes MK9 3BN and various locations	Monday, Fortnightly 16 & 30 Apr 14 & 28 May 11 & 25 Jun	2pm - 4pm
Activity Group	Swinfen Harris Hall, London Road, Stony Stratford MK11 1JA	Every Tuesday	10am - 12pm
Activity Group	Shenley Wood Village, Chalkdell Drive, Shenley Wood, MK5 6GJ	Last Tuesday of the month 24 Apr, 29 May, 26 Jun	2pm – 4pm
Activity Group	The MARC and Frank Moran Centre Melrose Avenue Bletchley, MK3 6PA	Wednesday fortnightly 4 & 18 Apr 2, 16 & 30 May 13 & 27 Jun	1.30 – 3.30pm
Activity Group	Springfield Centre, Springfield Boulevard, MK6 3JH	Every Thursday	1.30pm -3.30pm
Carer Support Group	Margaret Powell House, Central Milton Keynes MK9 3BN	Wednesday, fortnightly 11 & 25 Apr 9 & 23 May 6 & 20 Jun	10.30am - 12.30pm
Singing for the Brain	Herons Lodge Guide Centre, Bradwell Road, Loughton Lodge, Milton Keynes, MK8 9AA	Monday, fortnightly 9 & 23 Apr 21 May 4 & 18 Jun	10.30am -12.15pm
Singing for the Brain	The Peartree Centre, Chadd Lane, Milton Keynes MK6 3EB.	Monday, fortnightly 9 & 23 Apr 21 May 4 & 18 Jun     For more information please  follow the link - Services Information Sheet MK- Spring 2018	2pm - 3.45pm

Camphill Communities Milton Keynes Rectruitment & Volunteer Fair

Do you want to be a part of a unique creative and caring environment?

We’re a vibrant community providing support and a meaningful working life for adults with a wide range of abilities.

 

 

The artworks at the You See Me Moving Forward exhibition, celebrating Milton Keynes Disability Milton Keynes Disability Awareness Day

It’s opening on Saturday 23 June, 11am

 

 

 

 

 

 

Milton Keynes Disability Awareness Day

Saturday 14th July 2018

10 - 3pm FESTIVAL OF SPORT

 

 

Come along and see

• GB Paralympians
• Sport Demonstrations in the MK Dons Stadia
• Yoga/ Streetdance and Gymnastics
• Song & Dance
• Art Exhibition
• Craft activities & Competitions

 

 

 Supporting Disabled People into Leadership Roles

 

 

The Equality Council UK are proud to be announcing the Disability Leadership Programme Summer School.

The DLP Summer School is a FREE four week programme aimed to tackle the under representation of disabled people on decision making bodies.

This project has been made possible by a grant from Peoples Postcode Trust, a grant-giving charity, funded entirely by players of People’s Postcode Lottery.

The course will cover skills such as Public Speaking and confidence building as well as ways to deal with confrontation, conflict and stress. Following on from the course, attendees will be supported to apply for positions on boards and for their first few months attending.

WHEN

Thursday 9^th August 2018, 6pm-8pm- Introduction

Thursday 16^th August 2018, 6pm-8pm Public Speaking

Thursday 23^rd August 2018, 6pm-8pm- Confidence Building

Thursday 30^th 2018, 6pm-8pm- Dealing with Confrontation and Stress

 

ONLY 5 SPACES LEFT! 

Please contact Hannah on:

 hannaho@mkequalitycouncil.org.uk or 01908 786707