We can offer help with:
Adults with learning disabilities are more at risk to many physical and mental health conditions than the general population and at Winchester Go LD we encourage our members to be active. Boxing with the Winchester Boxing Club; are all ways to keep moving and have some social time with friends. Please visit our What’s On page for all the details.
Did you know that good physical health can reduce the risk of major illness by up to 50%? Being active can also help reduce anxiety, increased self-esteem and improve your mood.
https://www.winchester.gov.uk/sport/paralympic-personal-bests
When: Wednesday 5pm – 6pm
Where: River Park Tennis Courts, SO23 7DD
Cost: £5.00 per session
To book: download the Osman Tennis app or call 07973289451
When: Saturday 10am – 11.30am
Where: Thornden School, Chandler’s Ford, SO53 2DW
The Lords Taverners Super 1s programme gives young people with a disability the chance to play regular competitive cricket.
Michael Powell – Disability Cricket Development Officer – Hampshire Cricket Board 07384 795 804 michael.powell@utilitabowl.com
Everyone Active are now running two weekly disability swimming sessions
When: Thursday 12:00 – 12.55 (learner pool) and
Friday 19:00 – 19:55 (shallow end of main pool)
Where: Winchester Sport and Leisure Centre
To book: 01962 848 700 or online
When: Saturday 9am
Where: North Walls Recreation Ground. Start is close to tennis courts.
The parkrun is a good example of a community event that people with LD can take part in.
When: Monday 10- 11am
Where: Winchester Sport and Leisure Park, Bar End, Winchester.
For players age 16+ with learning difficulties
Cost: £4.40
To book: 01256 853023 Glenn.Brailey@HampshireFA.com
When: September 3rd
A day of sport, physical activity and lots of fun
Where: Winchester Sport and Leisure Centre
Learning skills; being part of the community; having fun; taking on a challenge and feeling fulfilled are just some of the benefits of having a job, both paid and voluntary.
Royal Mencap research indicates that only 5.1% of adults with a learning disability known to their local authority in England are in paid work.
The Joseph Rowntree Trust shows that people with learning disabilities are generally reliable, more likely to stay with one employer for a long time and tend to take less time off.
Some of our members are in long term employment at local hotels, schools and other public bodies. Many also regularly volunteer at the Theatre Royal Winchester and in local charity shops such as the Dogs Trust and Naomi House.
If you would like help finding work we can look with you at what skills you already have and what you’d like to do. Then offer some support in looking and applying for jobs and preparing for interviews.
We organise a full programme of summer day trips over 12 weeks. Previous trips have included a train journey to Bournemouth to visit the beach; nature and history walks; the Watercress Line steam train; visiting the animals at Marwell Zoo and the New Forest Open Top Bus, Smoothie Bike events and lots more!
This is a monthly social evening on the 4th Thursday of the month.
We love to hear about new local places to visit and listen carefully to your feedback and suggestions.
It’s a great way to integrate into the local community and our evenings out are always a lot of fun!
Regular trips include visits to the pub, bingo nights, bowling in Eastleigh, nature walks, Wellbeing nights, picnics and BBQs and themed discos.
For up-to-date information visit the What’s On page.
