Thursday 18th February 2016


Hi there,
Welcome back to our BLOG.


First of all a couple of reminders about up and coming events.

Some of our Special Olympic Boccia team are competing this weekend in a tournament called The Heathcoat Cup, this is at Northumbria University in Newcastle. They need to have taken part in 3 competitions that are not Special Olympic events in order to qualify for the National Summer Games 2017. We wish them all well and will be rooting for their success and many more medals in our trophy cabinets!
( The team members are: S Dalton, P Gallagher, S Scorer, A Younger, C Smith, P Smith, S Quinn, A Knox, D Horncastle, D Farrell, J Farrimond. Coach: Kath Iveson)


Blogged by Miss Brownbridge
                             
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The Carnival

This years Performing Arts spectacular hits the road next week, 25th February, with their first show of many at St Chad's, in Bensham. Good Luck everyone.


Blogged by Christine


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NEW: BLOGGERS CHARITY  PROJECT

We have been approached about promoting charity collection of blankets and towels for the animals that are living at Brysons because they have not got a home of their own. We are currently discussing how we can best help them and we are hoping that you will help too. Watch this space for details.

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There has been 31 Special Olympic Gateshead athletes selected, to represent the Northern region team in the 2017 National Summer Games, which are being held in Sheffield.

The Games will take place between Monday 7th August and Friday 12th August 2017. The opening ceremony is on Tuesday 8th August at Sheffield United's Bramwell Lane Football Ground. It is expected that around 7,000 athletes, spectators and officials will be attending from all over the country. 



Blogged by Susan Dalton


 
On February 29th 2016 at Marquisway, Mr Keith Wilcox (Northern region chairperson) will be visiting to provide an overview to athletes and family/carers about the summer games.


Blogged by Mr Smith






That's it for this week!
Don't forget that if you would like to include an event or a story about you get in touch via our email address.


marquiswayblog@gmail.com


See you next week


The Bloggers

Thursday 11th February 2016


Welcome back!
Short and sweet this week.


Firstly, the Pancake day was a huge success! There were different toppings available to suit everyone's taste. Lemon juice, treacle, fruit, cream and chocolate sauce set everybody's taste buds tingling trying to decide what to choose!
by peter


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Secondly, Team 2 Chinese New year decorations were up and on display.

Everybody enjoyed working on the project. They spent time researching Chinese culture and customs.

       新年快乐

This means "Happy New Year" in Chinese characters.

blogged by Susan

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Next week we will be meeting with Angela from Team 2 to discuss becoming involved with a charity. We will have more information about this after we have spoken to her. we think it will be a good way to help support local charities through our BLOG.

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Valentines Disco

Don't forget it's the Valentines Disco on Friday 12th from 1pm. Our resident DJ is looking forward to playing all your favourite 'Love Songs'. We'll see you there!

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If you have anything that you want us to BLOG about please get in touch.

See you next week!

The Bloggers



Thursday 4th February 2016


Welcome, folks,


First of all we forgot to mention a very special birthday to Mr Norman Stephenson, he was 75 years young on 25th January.  Happy Birthday Norman!


Norman enjoyed his birthday celebrations!










We need to introduce some new bloggers to you...


Susan, Norman, ELAINE, Peter, SALLY-ANNE, Christine





We are sure that our new bloggers will enjoy creating the blog as much as we do.

blogged by Pete

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I-Muse Room

We are now using our new rooms. One of these rooms is the I-muse. This is a system that is controlled by computer. It responds to  movement and creates music and light patterns.  

Here is Stacey putting the I-Muse through it's paces!

blogged by SAB

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Dates for your diaries!!!

Tuesday 9th February - Pancake Parlour!

Team 3 will be holding a Pancake day event. Pancakes will be available to buy for 80p each. Different toppings will be on offer too Mmmmmmmm pancakes! Don't forget to bring your money in for a treat!

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Friday 12th Feb - Valentines Day Disco! 

Come along and dance with your Valentines! Our resident DJ will be happy to take requests for your favourite lovey dovey songs!

blogged by Karen

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Saturday 20th February - BOCCIA Competition

10 of our Special Olympic Boccia players will be in Newcastle, flying the flag for Gateshead in this competition. We're sure that you will join with us in wishing them well.

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Thursday 25th February - The Carnival at St Chad's!

Our Carnival takes to the road to share this spectacular show around the region. The first of these dates will be at St Chad's in Gateshead.

See how much fun everyone has at Carnival time!

John and Paula in their customised wheelchairs for their part in the show!

blogged by SAB







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A reminder that every week, on a Thursday morning from 11am we have a ZUMBA session! It costs just 50p!

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Finally, this is an open invitation for people to visit our Guinea Pigs, in team room 4, they are in need of attention. They love to be out of their cage.

Why not come along and make their day?

blogged by Susan Dalton

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That's it for this week

See you next time

The Bloggers