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  • Northern Ballet In Motion: Dance Classes for Wheelchair Users

    13 March 2018

    Fancy giving it go? Come along to our FREE taster sessions at Northern Ballet on Sunday 18 March from 10am to 12pm For 8 – 19 years and from 1pm – 3pm for 19 years and over. Classes will take place at Northern Ballet (Leeds city centre) on Sundays through the Summer term, starting on 29 April.

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  • Changes To Respite Care For Children Consultation

    12 March 2018

    The Sheffield NHS Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) are planning to make changes to children’s NHS short breaks services (respite care) for children with complex health needs. Their online survey is open until 28 March if you wish to give your views.

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  • Get Ready For The Big Festival Of Debate

    12 March 2018

    The Festival Of Debate returns to Sheffield later this Spring, promising a wide range of talks and interactive events which will be held at venues across the city during April, May and June.Among those taking part this year is comedian and disability rights campaigner Francesca Martinez.

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  • SRSB Firth Park Support Group Launch

    12 March 2018

    Are you visually impaired? Do you live in the Firth Park area? Sheffield Royal Society for the Blind is launching a free Support Group for Visually Impaired People, their partners, carers and friends at the Pavillion Buildings in Firth Park on Wednesday 4th April from 10am to 1pm.

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  • Widen Your Circle of Friends at the Remember When Cafe

    08 March 2018

    ‘Remember When,’ a new cafe on Silkstone Road, Frecheville (at the Sports Club and Social Ground) have launched their Friendship Circle, and are looking for people to join. If you’re looking for something new to try this friendship circle could be just the thing!

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  • March Equality Hub Newsletter

    08 March 2018

    We support Sheffield City Council to produce their monthly newsletter containing news and events from the Equality Hub Network. Catch up with all their latest news this March.

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  • The Talent Hub is looking for Dancers

    08 March 2018

    TIN Arts and Yorkshire Dance, in association with Inclusion North have launched The Talent Hub which is offering a great training opportunity to ten dance artists with a learning disability, autism or both from the North East of England and Yorkshire. The closing date for applications is Friday 27th April.

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  • End 15 minute Care Calls

    08 March 2018

    ‘Flying’ visits continue despite statutory guidance within the Care Act 2014 stating ‘short home-care visits of 15 minutes or less are not appropriate for people who need support with intimate care needs’. See how many people get 15 minute visits in your area and ask Jeremy Hunt to demand more is done.

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  • Within Reach Celebration Event

    06 March 2018

    Join in a range of sporting activities at this free fun packed event on 27 March 2018 from 10 to 2.30 at the English Institute of Sport Sheffield, including Wheelchair Basketball, Dance, Racerunning, Cricket, Athletics, Football, Bowling, Golf, Boccia and Curling.

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