News
29th
Dec
2015
'Relaxed' Snow White is a hit!
Relaxed Snow White is a hit! (Oh, yes it is!!!) Today was the day for the 'relaxed' performance of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the Pomegranate Theatre, Chesterfield and we were lucky enough to be going along. Included in our party of seven (how apt!) were three of our children, each of whom is disabled. With impairments including autism, cerebral palsey...
10th
Dec
2015
Ladybower Charity Weekend raises £2000!
Ladybower charity weekend raises £2000 for Accessible Derbyshire In October Ladybower fisheries held a charity open weekend for Accessible Derbyshire. The aim of the weekend was to raise funds to purchase a 'Wheelyboat': a special fishing boat that wheelchair-using anglers can wheel straight onto to enjoy a few hours fishing on the lake. The driving...
9th
Dec
2015
Heritage Lottery fund backs Changing Places
Heritage Lottery Fund backs Changing Places A few weeks ago we attended an 'Inclusive Heritage' conference at Tate Modern in London. It was a fantastic event with representatives from key organisations across the county who have an interest in and an influence over inclusive heritage. Perhaps our biggest contribution to the day was to highlight the need...
9th
Dec
2015
MIDAS Passenger Assistant Training
MIDAS Passenger Assistant Training Passenger Assistants are key people in the transportation of young people and adults. Ensuring a safe, comfortable journey for everyone, including those with access needs, is a responsible, rewarding and sometimes challenging job. Many local councils, including Derbyshire County Council, require Passenger Assistants...
4th
Dec
2015
Help available at Derbyshire Libraries
Help available in Derbyshire Libraries One to one work and benefits computer help Derbyshire Libraries are offering free one to one work and benefits computer help sessions to members of the public, by appointment, in the Libraries below: Alfreton Bolsover Buxton Chesterfield Clay Cross Creswell Gamesley Glossop Heanor Holmewood ...
2nd
Dec
2015
Accessible Performances at Chesterfield Theatres
ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES AT CHESTERFIELD THEATRES With 'Panto Season' nearly upon us many of us consider a trip to our local theatre. However, if you are vision impaired, hearing impaired, have autism or are a wheelchair user visiting the theatre can be complicated and sometimes stressful. We are delighted to say that Chesterfield Theatres have gone out of their...
2nd
Dec
2015
'Gluten-Free' Addict
Gluten-Free Addict Catering to meet the varied needs of all customers can be a challenge for many providers. Providing great quality and great choice for people on 'free-from' diets is just one part of that challenge and sometimes it is hard to know where to turn for ideas, guidance and support. 'Gluten Free Addict' is an Instagram blog which does just that!...
