To get involved or for more information about any of the events below call 0113 297 7942  or email linda.boadle@val.org.uk

Recreation and Leisure Day

Thursday 1st July, St. Chad's Parish Centre, Headingley

The day was very well attended, and everyone enjoyed themselves. There were two card-making workshops, and two creative writing workshops. Everyone (OK nearly everyone - one person did not like balloons) was fascinated by the way that Adie Hurley made balloon models.

Lunch was provided by footloose and fancy food.

In the afternoon Musical Arc ran a workshop which had everyone joining in.

I was particularly pleased that several people told me that they had had good taxi rides. I shall pass on the compliments to Streamline-Telecabs.

2010 Leeds Year of Volunteering

Volunteering for All - Making Volunteering Inclusive

October 7th at St. Chad's Parish Centre for the launch of the Making Volunteering Inclusive leaflet and the Why I volunteer DVD

More details of this and other events nearer the time.

International Day of Disabled People (IDDP)

Friday 3rd December - put the date in your diaries now -the hall is booked - more information later.

The United Nations has now announced the theme for 2010. It is "Keeping the promise: mainstreaming disability in the Millennium Development Goals towards 2015 and beyond."

The day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues, and mobilise support for the dignity, rights and well-being of disabled people. It also seeks to increase awareness of gains to be derived from the inclusion of disabled people in every aspect of life.