Resource Bank

Welcome to the all-new Wigan Learning Disability Partnership Board Resource Bank, a one-stop shop to link into the local community.

For further information on each item, click on the symbol above each item.

We want to know what you would like to see on this page, how you would like this page to look, or if you wish to publicise anything, please contact Angela Seddon on (01942) 776680 or Anthony Hobson on (01942) 828537.

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Ashton-in-Makerfield Community Information
This is the central hub for all the goings-on in Ashton-in-Makerfield. Whatever goes on, you can be sure you'll hear about it here.

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Never Watch Alone
Are you over 18 and fanatical about sport? Do you watch the Latics or the Warriors? Then this could be for you!

Never Watch Alone aims to connect supporters with a learning disability to attend the match alongside their fellow supporters.

Learning Disability Day Services - Please click on the Council logo for more information.

Learning disability day services are provided by the council's Department of Adult Services. The service also caters for the needs of people with complex needs.

There are three main centres in the borough (Amberswood, Mayfield and Broadmead) and eighteen smaller community (satellite) bases.

Wheelchair Dance sessions - please click on the info sheet for more information.

Wheelchair dance sessions are now being run every Thursday morning at Mayfield Day Centre. Please contact the Active Living Team for more information.

Connect - Please click on the poster for more information

Connect is a monthly social evening for people with learning disabilities based at Bryn Baptist Church, with games, crafts, quizzes, talks and supper.

For more information please contact Ruth Hart on 01942 719705

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Respect Reflex Club Nights

Every first Tuesday of the month you can strut your stuff along with other people with learning disabilties at Reflex Nightclub, King Street, Wigan from 7pm-10.30pm, courtesy of the Active Living team. Tickets are £3.00 each (or £1.50 each if you have a Respect Reflex Membership) and must be bought in advance.

For more information contact Emma Moran, Karen Hall or Rob Street at the Active Living Team on (01942) 828521

Next nights are:

Tuesday 5th July - Beach Night

Tuesday 2nd August - Party Night

Tuesday 6th September - Sports Stars

Let's Get Active

To celebrate the London 2012 Olympics, the Let's Get Active team will be hosting their own Mini-Games Sporting Extravaganza on Wednesday 20th July 2011 at Leigh Harriers Athletics Track, complete with an Opening Ceremony, Athletics, Dance, Football and Cycling. Admission is free.

For more information on Active Living and their Let's Get Active scheme, CLICK HERE.

The Friday Hobbies Group - Please click on the poster for more information.

Takes place every Friday at Newton-le-Willows Girls & Boys Club, Haydock Street (near the market), and is open to anyone with a learning disability.

Activities include arts, discussion, games, drama and more. A few trips are planned as well.

Every Friday 10am - 3pm. £2.00 per session.

For more details, ring 01744 613853.

Thanks to St. Helens People's Choice for the information.

- Please click on the ACE logo for more information.

ACE (Adult Community Education) offers many varied and interesting opportunities to continue your development through training and learning opportunities.

For more information, contact ACE Wigan on (01942) 829321 or ACE Leigh on (01942) 261220

CRIS - Unleashing Creativity - Please click on the poster on the right for more information.

For the past six years, CRIS have delivered creative projects in Salford, Manchester and Wigan, specialising in film, music or theatre. Their aim is to involve young people aged between 16-19 years old who have learning disabilities, young offenders and young people not in employment, education or training.

As an Open College Network centre, CRIS delivers accredited projects that develop both technical skills and other skills that could be used elsewhere such as team-working, problem solving, improved communication and confidence.

For more information, contact CRIS on 0161 839 7983 or e-mail info@unleashingcreativity.org