Celebrating International Day of Disabled People

When: 3 December 2013, 1.30 pm

Venue: The Menuhin Room, Third Floor, Central Library, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, PO1 2DX

December 3 each year marks International Day of Disabled People, a United Nations sanctioned day aimed at increasing public awareness, understanding and acceptance of persons with disability and in celebrating the achievements and contributions of people with disability.

This year we are running an event to celebrate International Day of Disabled People.

• Blue Apple productions will be performing their play called "Living without fear". Six actors from Blue Apple’s touring company, who themselves have learning disabilities, bring an authentic voice to this fearless and empowering examination of disability hate crime, mate crime and harassment.

• Lauren Steadman, paralympian, will give an inspirational talk about her experiences of being paralympian swimmer.

• There will also be time to network and look at information stands from statutory organisations as well as local disability groups.

Tea and coffee will be available.

Because spaces are limited, please book your place at the event at: https://iddp-event.eventbrite.co.uk or contact the Equalities team on tel: 023 9283 4789 or email: equalities@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.

New carers group to be launched

A new fun creative group for carers, called 'Crafty Carers' will be launched: 

When: 2nd December 2013, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 
Where: Carers Centre, 117 Orchard Road, Portsmouth

There will be seasonal snacks and refreshments. 

Decoupage, Beading, Card Making, Simple & Easy, Short Break, Origami, Decorations, and more ... The group is open to all carers. 

Not crafty...? Haven't been to any groups...?
No problem, this group's definitely for you!! We welcome new Carers - come along, meet other Carers and enjoy making something. We're run by Carers, for Carers.

Please contact Dorothy for more information and book your place. 
Mobile no: 07981 251074.