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.

As you can see, our links are a little sparse, so we'd like to hear from you. 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 Terry Mann or Anthony Hobson or telephone us on (01942) 776579.

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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.

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.

Next meeting is on Saturday 16th January 2010 from 7pm-9pm.

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 and must be bought in advance.

Next nights are:
Tuesday 1st December - Christmas Party

La Vida Loca - Please click on the poster for more information.

Come to our monthly Social Evenings alternating between Stubshaw Cross Labour Club, Ashton-in-Makerfield and All Saints Social Club, Golborne from 7.30 - 10pm. Check the poster for details and directions.

It’s your chance to meet up with other people with learning disabilities, there will be music and dancing and you never know maybe some romancing.

Dates for 2010

19 February (Stubshaw Cross Labour Club)
12 March (All Saints Social Club)
23 April (Stubshaw Cross)
28 May (All Saints)
25 June (Stubshaw Cross)
30 July (All Saints)
27 August (Stubshaw Cross)
24 September (All Saints)
29 October (Stubshaw Cross)
17 December (Stubshaw Cross)

Tickets are £3.00 each

To book tickets ring Jayne on 01942 269497

Active Living Dance - Please click on the poster for more information.

Takes place every Monday at Fred Longworth High School, Tyldesley.

Every Monday 5pm-6pm. £1.50 per session. An Activity Referral may be required.

For more details, ring 01942 766088

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