Thursday 15th September 2016


Hi there, here's your BLOG for this week.


We have a couple of reminders for you.

Firstly, last week we told you about the fundraising event on Saturday 23rd September at The Stadium of Light. This entails collecting donations from people as they pass through the turnstiles before the game.
We have been asked to let you know that VOLUNTEERS are needed to either support service users or to 'man', independently, a turnstile.
Please contact Wendy Scope for details of times, meeting places etc asap 0191 433 6066
Blogged by Norman

Next, don't forget, Monday 26th September sees the return of the Marquisway Disco. The Disco's, as you may remember, happen on the last Monday of each month. There has been a slight change to the start time as it will now start at 7pm.
                                    Tickets cost £2.00, if any further info is required please contact Becca South on 0191 433 6066
Bloged by Christine




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Last week we told you about the Start to Smile Project. Well some of our Special Olympic athletes went along last Wednesday for a taster session. Here are some photo's of them getting stuck into the activities that were on offer.

They all said that they had really enjoyed it.
A reminder of the contact details for you. www.smilethoughsport.com or tel: Jenni 07710 891741
This project was set up by Steven Miller, a local Paralympian (from Cramlington), Congratulations to him for securing a Bronze medal in Rio!


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MARQUISWAY

Over the next few weeks we will be telling you all about the various activities that are on offer at Marquisway. There's so much to tell you about that we are currently taking photographs and gathering information from the people who facilitate the activities. Each section will include a contact name of the person to speak to if you have any questions about any of the activities.
Below is a list of some of the activities that we will be telling you about.


MATP - Motor Activity Training Programme.


Rebound Therapy - Physio assessed, Trampoline programmes.


Performing Arts - Offers a variety of activities including specialist
                              productions that perform across our region.
                              Including Carnival 2016. Activities include:

Wheelchair dance - Qualified instructors, dance programmes
                                for wheelchair users. Includes a new project
                                that will be going on tour around the region
                                later in the year.
Walking to Music - Safe environment for people with mobility
                                problems to experience the therapeutic benefits
                                of movement to music.
Drama - Interactive sensory workshops for people with complex
               needs.


Imuse/Sound beam - Self generated sounds and visualisations in
                                  our purpose built suite using assistive
                                  technology.


Music therapy - Musical interventions for complex needs. Offers
                          developmental and educational activities
                          promoting emotional well-being.


Bag Books - Interactive story telling. Sensory experiences that
                     encourage and develop group participation.


Special Olympics -  Opportunity to access to Gateshead's 
                                extremely successful sporting club in a range
                                of sports. (Inc Boccia, Football, Athletics,
                                cycling, ten pin bowling etc)


Makaton - We are a Total Communication centre and offer regular
                  Makaton sessions. Staff have accessed the advanced
                  level of training in this from of communication.


Snoozelan - Sensory equipment including a heated water bed to
                    a complete sensory experience for relaxation.


WiFi Café - Instruction and training in the use of equipment to
                    safely access the internet. 


Swimming - We have weekly sessions at the pool. 


Asset Based Community Development - Supported access to
                     activities, events and resources within an individuals 
                     local community.


Speech and Language Therapy - We work closely with SaLT and
                      can refer people to them for assessment.


Physiotherapy - We work closely with physiotherapists and
                      can refer people to them for assessment.

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