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A cheerleading troupe for people with learning disabilities is inviting you to their ‘So you think you can cheer?’ fundraising extravaganza.
After securing a place at the prestigious Future Cheer International Cheerleading Championships, held in Bournemouth this June the squad is pulling out all the stops to raise money to cover transport, uniforms, pom-poms and accommodation.
This innovative cheerleading project being run in partnership between Bradford District Care Trust and Hot Ice Cheer & Dance Academy is an excellent example of a learning disabilities project pushing the boundaries, giving people a unique experience to become cheerleaders.
Bernie Nunn, Coach, said: “We’re ready to steal the show in Broumounth and are calling out to the people of Bradford to get behind us and show their support. We’re the only team in the North for people with learning disabilities. We will have our pom-poms at the ready to compete against three other learning disability teams at the Nationals.
“We’re practicing every Tuesday to perfect our routine and we would love for people to come along to our event and see us in action.”
The cheer and dance event will be held Monday 29 March at Victoria Hall, Saltaire. The night will be filled with fun for everyone. With a host of stalls, tombolas, raffles and prizes to be won.
The stars of the evening will be the Jewels, giving you a sneak preview of their routine for the nationals. They will be performing alongside a number of dance and cheer groups across Bradford.
Jumping Jewels, a team of staff from the Care Trust are working hard behind the scenes as part of their leadership programme to help the squad achieve their dream.
Sylvia Agbareh, from Jumping Jewels, said: “We have organised this event in hope that we can help raise enough money to actually get the squad to the nationals. Although they have secured a place we need the funding to get them there.
“The course is helping us learn and develop new skills by placing us in a community project we wouldn’t usually be part of. Working alongside the Jewels is creating a deeper emotion connection to our work.”
Doors open at 6.15pm and performances start at 7pm. Refreshments will also be available.Tickets are £10 for adults, children (under 12) £6 and under 5s free. For a ticket please call Nicola Mortimer, 01274 228141 or Sam Hirst on 01274 228174.
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For more information please contact Sam Hirst on 01274 228174
Ticket to Stardom
Friday, February 26th, 2010 4:34 pm Linzi
A local resident with learning disabilities has been letting his musical talents do the talking by strumming his way to rock/pop success in a novel competition.
Robert Davies, who has Down’s syndrome and lives in Ilkley, won a Leeds competition that saw people with learning disabilities travel from far and wide to secure a much sought after place in newly formed band, ‘The Outsiders’.
Mr Davies said: “When I found out I had got a place I was very excited. I love playing the guitar but I’ve never done anything like this before.” Read More…
Trust delivers on Dignity
Thursday, February 25th, 2010 9:55 am SamHirst
Today it’s Dignity Action Day (Thursday 25 February) and we are highlighting the positive approach we take to providing dignified services.
From protected meal times for service users to having access to admission packs we are acting on our belief that service users should at all times receive the privacy, dignity and respect they deserve.
Julie Megaw, Acting Head of Nursing, said: “To ensure people have a positive experience we take into consideration the individual’s culture, age, background, likes and dislikes so we know exactly what their needs are.
“Sometimes it isn’t easy to meet those needs but by taking a holistic approach and involving the individual, relatives and carers we can provide the care people need in a dignified manner.”
There are many approaches we take to ensure service users are treated with the dignity, respect and privacy they deserve.
Admission packs are made available to service users should they require them, which include toiletries and clothing to make their stay more dignified.
Protected meal times have been rolled out in older people’s inpatient services. This provides staff, relatives and carers to spend dedicated time with service users to ensure they are receiving the nutrition they need in a calm atmosphere.
Additionally, a number of in-patient wards have increased their standards for single sex accommodation to make sure service users are comfortable whilst receiving care. Female and male only lounges have been introduced, and service users have access to separate toilet and washing facilities within or next to their ward, bay or room.
We also provides space for religious and cultural activities, private visitor suites and child friendly rooms.
Simon Large, Chief Executive said: “Ensuring dignity at Bradford District Care Trust is everyone’s business. It underpins all our work, its part of what we do, everyday. It’s the little things that we do that can make such a difference like the words we use and knocking on a door before entering a room.”