26th May 2016
Hi there, we're back!
First of all some Special Olympic news for you.
Archery
Gemma Robinson and Andrew Dodds took part in the Coquet Valley Archers Open Club Shoot competition on Sunday. Gmma took gold and Andrew took silver. (Adam Scott)
Well done Andrew and Gemma.
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We would also like to announce the name of the new Cycling coach for our Special Olympic Team................................................
(Drum roll please!!)
Mr Terry Rann
The National Championships take place on July 23rd/24th in Ashton under Lyne. Terry and the team have started a rigorous training programme in preparation for this. Good Luck to them, we will let you know how they get on!
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Skinnypigs!
There was also a fundraising event on 22nd May 2016 called "The Skinnypigs Challenge" held at Thomas Wilson Club.
The total amount raised was a whopping £1090! This includes a very generous donation from Gateshead Central Taxis of £250! Huge thank you to everyone that took part, donated, sponsored etc Well done!
Shona and Jamie Tong after the Challenge.
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"Walking to music".
This is session is primarily aimed at service users with more complex needs, promoting self expression and allowing participants to undertake their physiotherapy recommendations in a musical environment.
"Listening to music while walking has surprising effects, it
helps you walk farther because it distracts you from the effort of exercise and
makes it more pleasurable .
Music plus exercise boosts brain power and improves brain
function.
Boosts your mood and relieves stress.
Benefits your physical and mental health, Ease pain,
Motivate people, help people relax, help with symptom’s of depression and puts
you in a good mood.
Walking to music is a session for people to come in and
enjoy themselves and have fun and listen to music, walk, socialize, relax." (Leyanne Keenan - Session Coordinator)
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Team 4 Artwork
Team 4 spent several months creating a stained glass window effect piece of Art. It was then given to St Andrews Church in Kibblesworth.
On the 25th May, Team 4 and Marquisway were invited to a dedication service at the church.
It was brilliant to see the artwork in position, next to a real stained glass window.
We also noticed this advertisement for the Summer Fair at St Andrews. You are sure to receive a warm welcome if you pop along on Saturday 25th June between 2pm and 4pm.
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Lesley Mosey
As you may know, Lesley retired earlier this month. We had a get together so that we could all wish her well. Here are some of the photo's of the day.
We'll miss you Lesley x
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Makaton Sign of the week.
To Stand or Stand Up
Amy demonstrating this weeks sign of the week.
1. Hold your non dominant hand (ie if you are Right handed your non dominant hand would be your Left hand) palm facing down, in front of you.
2. With your dominant hand, keep your first 2 fingers straight and curl your thumb and other fingers into your palm.
3. 'Stand' your outstretched fingers on the back of your non dominant hand.
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and finally.....
don't forget....
June 14th......
...Will be in the building!!!
1pm til 3pm
£1.00 entry, payable at the door!
And that's it for this week, hope you've enjoyed all our news and photo's.
Take Care
The Bloggers
