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Sound Ball Tennis

April 16th, 2008 / View in own page?

METRO and Enfield Council are delighted to present… SOUNDBALL TENNIS. This very exciting sport which has come over from Japan is now being played regularly in South London by all ages, using indoor Badminton Courts. Do not delay – contact us now to book a place!

Trial Days for the Visually Impaired

The first session you attend is free and everyone is welcome! : the blind, partially sighted or sighted.
Edmonton Leisure Centre
2 The Broadway
Edmonton, N9 0RT
Phone: 020 8375 3750

The Dates

  • Monday April 28th, 6-8pm
  • Monday May 19th, 6-8pm
  • Monday June 2nd and 16th, 6-8pm

Travel Details

Take the overland train from Liverpool Street to Edmonton Green Station or Victoria Line to Seven Sisters and then overland train four stops to Edmonton Green. Come out the main entrance and veer left to the pedestrian crossing. Cross over the road and walk toward the building directly in front of you. Turn right and the entrance to the leisure centre is about 10 meters along.

Guidance will be provided from Edmonton Green station if required, call Sheri on 0208 379 6902 or e-mail sheri.yzerman@enfield.gov.uk

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TouchDown Dance Summer 2008

April 16th, 2008 / View in own page?

TouchDown Dance

The Summer Season of Weekend Workshop from

TouchDown Dance, Waterside Arts Centre, Sale

Integrated dance for all… including the learning disabled, sensory impaired and non-disabled participants. Touchdown Dance works with the core principles and techniques that they have developed over the past 20 years. The weekends are a well recognized “M.O.T” for the body as well as a chance to explore new contacts, connections and dances

Saturday 28th  and Sunday 29th June 2008

Waterside Arts Centre,
Sale Waterside
Salem M33 7ZF

Each session will run from 10.00 - 4.00pm.

Please wear comfortable, loose clothing and bring water and snacks.

Price for the weekend: £65 Waged… £45 Self-Employed/Low Income… £35 Concessions

Directions and accommodation details are available on booking.

For further information please contact Touchdown Dance on:

0161 912 5760

info@touchdowndance.co.uk

http://www.touchdowndance.co.uk

or visit

http://www.watersideartscentre.co.uk

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London Marathon 08

April 15th, 2008 / View in own page?

Congratulations to all our brave runners who braved hail and wind and rain to complete the 26 mile course. Good luck with all your fundraising!

Its not too early to register for the 2009 Marathon! Check out the website http://www.london-marathon.co.uk/ for details or give us a call 0121 428 5038!

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Our Next Event … coming soon…

March 26th, 2008 / View in own page?

This is where we will write about our up and coming events or activities at LOOK, OutLOOK and support groups.

Be sure to check this area regularly to ensure you don’t miss out !!!

OutLOOK is teaming up with The Nystagmus Network on the 5th July 2008

For more information please go to:  http://www.nystagmusnet.org/openday08/index.php

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Free Family Day - New College Worcester

March 22nd, 2008 / View in own page?

Monday 5th May (Bank Holiday Monday)

New College Worcester is a residential college for students aged 11-19 who are blind or partially sighted. They are having a Family Day for anyone who wants to find out more about the college.

Free Fun for the whole family

Come and join us for a fun and exciting day with a range of activities for all ages. Parents, children, grandparents and brothers & sisters are all welcome!

  • Rifle Shooting
  • Drumming Workshop
  • Climbing Wall
  • Art Activities
  • Bouncy Castle
  • Football Workshop
  • Tour of College
  • Theatre Workshop

This event is free of charge and open to any family who has a child with a visual impairment.

When & Where Is It?

The Family Day is held at New College Worcester. The day begins at 10:00am for registration and finishes at 3:30pm.

How do I register?

Go to www.newcollegeworcester.co.uk and fill in the booking form or call 01905 763933

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