Access for All – Life Seeker CIC

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Accessible activity for arthritis

Charity ‘Versus Arthritis’ are offering a taster session of chair based exercise for people with arthritis at their Llanelli support group this August. The social group is open to people in the area with arthritis and offers an opportunity to meet up regularly and make new friends and receive advice and guidance. The August group (meeting on 15th August from 1pm – 2pm) will welcome Carmarthenshire based Gayle Perks for this special session at Llanelli Library (head to the Fred Roberts room). Gayle has experience of running pilates groups locally and will promote the benefits of this accessible form of exercise. Find out more here.

Care farms – the community resource that transforms lives

Did you know that we have some of these amazing places right here in West Wales?

DASH Ceredigion – supporting families with disabled children

If you live in Ceredigion and have a disabled child, you could get some extra support for your family from DASH. DASH are a local organisation created by parents, for parents, who offer a wide range of support and activities for all ages. The aim of the scheme is to enhance the quality of life of children and young people living with a disability, and their siblings. That includes everything from helping children to access their local community and join leisure activities to offering day trips and short breaks for the family.
The initiative not only gives families an opportunity to make mutually supportive connections with others in similar circumstances but also gives children and young people the chance to have fun, make friends and learn valuable life skills.
To find out more about DASH activity days, playschemes and youth groups that might be available to you, visit the DASH Ceredigion website or check out their latest news and activities on the DASH Facebook page.

Gardener’s World presenter to design accessible garden for Scolton Manor

Sue Kent and Norman Industries employees will co-develop a garden to cater for a wide range of disabilities.

Pembrokeshire FRAME connecting and supporting the local community

Find out more about the developing Pembrokeshire charity that is helping to support the local community and its people by providing opportunities in learning, employment and voluntary work.

‘Purrr-fect’ pet project provides dementia support

Carmarthenshire Therapy Dogs, a charity that works in partnership with Alzheimers to provide dog therapy across the county is providing support to people with dementia through their ‘petbot cat project’. The 15 robotic pet cats are available to those with dementia who live independently at home and would benefit from the love and companionship of a pet without the responsibility. The battery operated life-like ‘petbots’ have synthetic, soft brushable fur, cat-like movements, sound and built in sensors to respond to motion and touch making them a great alternative to the real thing. It is hoped that the scheme will benefit people with dementia by improving things like; communication, limb mobility, happiness and engagement as well as reducing anxiety and agitation. Find out more about the scheme and contact Carmarthenshire Therapy Dogs through their Facebook page here.

Connect with the community at charity centre

A new purpose-built facility in Kidwelly is to be the base for the ‘John Burns Foundation’ – the in-house charity established by successful pet nutrition company ‘Burns Pet Food’. The charity delivers grassroots projects in the local community as well as nationwide charity campaigns. The accessible centre that is now home to the charity also has rooms available for hire which could help provide a space for local community groups and services. A NEW chair-based Zumba class (perfect for those with mobility issues) is one such group benefiting from the space for their weekly classes. Following National Lottery funding received at the start of the year the charity is also hoping to establish a ‘Food for thought’ project at the centre. This will include a newly constructed (and fully accessible) educational food preparation kitchen. The scheme will aim to teach people how to prepare healthy meals and discover the benefits of cooking from scratch using healthy seasonal produce. To find out more about the centre and what’s going on visit the Canolfan John Burns Centre Facebook page here.

Priority Services Register helps vulnerable manage power cuts

Western Power Distribution’s priority service available to elderly, very ill or disabled people, or those who rely on power for medical equipment.

Dementia friendly ‘Movies and Memories’ cinema returns with Oliver

The Torch Theatre’s Movies and Memories film screenings are back on Tuesday 19th April, and this month’s offering is the classic retelling of one of

£20k fund to support innovative activities and services developed by people with learning disabilities

People living with learning disabilities across the West Wales counties of Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion have the opportunity to apply for up to £20,000 funding to support new projects developed in direct response to themes identified within the West Wales Learning Disabilities Charter.

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Access for all directory

Have you experienced amazing goods, services and facilities in Carmarthenshire that have gone above and beyond to provide access for disabled people? New project ‘We can do’ are making it their mission to promote these amazing services and facilities that CAN be accessed and enjoyed by disabled people in the area. They aim to create a directory of exceptional providers and have put a call out for the people of Carmarthenshire to share their experiences and good examples.

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Discover Ceredigion’s Public Rights of Way

Are you stuck in a walking rut? If you’re looking for somewhere new to take a wander through the West Wales countryside, Ceredigion Council’s Walking Challenge highlights all 2500km of Public Rights of Way across the county. There are self-guided walking routes of various distances to suit all abilities, so there’s something for everyone – from short, scenic strolls to an epic 100-mile challenge!

You’ll also find extra information on each trail, such as the type of terrain, accessibility and nearest transport routes. For more on exploring Ceredigion on foot, visit the Walking Challenge web page. You can also look out for their weekly walks featured on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.