Inclusive Activities
Disabled Swimming
New to William Penn Leisure Centre is a dedicated swimming session in both the main and learner pool. This programme is open to disabled users and their families/carers.
Cost: £1.60 (carer goes free). Direct family members pay £1.60
All users are required to purchase a Leisure Card at £2.45 for 6 months which will allow discounted rates for this and all other activities during the week.
For further information call: 01923 771050, call into William Penn Leisure Centre or visit William Penn Leisure Centre
William Penn Leisure Centre is owned and funded by Three Rivers District Council and managed by Hertsmere Leisure. Hertsmere Leisure is a registered charity. Charity number: 1093653
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Get set learn...
This is a project that has been designed for staff, volunteers and members of the community who may be interested in gaining a better understanding of a range of disabilities.
March 2012 dates:
Monday 26 March
Epi Pen 3pm – 5pm £5
Attendees on this course will learn how to administer an epi-pen.
Monday 26 March
Emergency First Aid 6pm – 9pm £10
This 3 hour course will provide basic knowledge of first aid.
Tuesday 27 March
Makaton 10.30am – 12noon £5
This course provides an introduction to the use of Makaton, a method of
communication using signs and symbols.
Tuesday 27 March
Autism & ADHD 1pm – 5pm £10
This course is designed to raise awareness and develop an understanding of
Autism and ADHD and offers practical advice on how to communicate
effectively.
Tuesday 27 March
Basic Child Protection 7pm – 10pm £10
This course will provide attendees with a basic understanding of their role in
safeguarding children. This course is recognised by the Hertfordshire
Children's Safeguarding Board.
Wednesday 28 March
Learning Disability & Challenging Behaviour 9.30am – 4.30pm £15
This course will give attendees a basic understanding of learning disabilities
and gives a practical understanding of where challenging behaviour comes
from.
Bookings for the above courses will open at 10am on Wednesday 8 February 2012. To book your place please call 01923 776611. Payment must be made at the time of booking.
Get set go...
Come along to The Centre in South Oxhey between 10am-11.30am to try different sports activities with your friends. All abilities will be welcome and carers go free.
January to March 2012 dates:
13, 27 January
10 February
2, 16, 30 March
or if dancing is more your thing then why not try:
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Get set dance...
Come along to The Centre in South Oxhey between 10am-11.30am to try different dances with your friends. All abilities will be welcome and carers go free.
January to March 2012 dates:
6, 20 January
3, 24 February
9, 23 March
Cost: £2 per session
(max 20 adults per week, so we recommend you book in advance)
To book call Lizzy Duck on: 07834 987646
The Centre, Gosforth Lane, South Oxhey, WD19 7AX
Questionnaires:
Three Rivers District Council is currently trying to gather more information concerning what Leisure opportunities children and adults with a disability take part in on a weekly basis, as well as other activities they may want to try in the future. As a result a questionnaire (with copies available in a Communicate In Print version) are now available to be filled out. Please contact the Leisure team on 01923 776611 or leisure@threerivers.gov.uk if you wish for a questionnaire to be sent to you.
Taking a look back at our ‘Get set’ projects in 2011
2011 saw a fantastic range of activities organised for individuals with a disability from across the County. The ‘Get Set’ project aims to increase access to leisure and recreational activities for individuals with a disability and this summer, there were 3 main Get set projects running.
Three Rivers Leisure Projects officer said, “I am really pleased to see so many individuals with a disability taking part in the Get Set projects and we hope to see more getting involved in the future”.
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Get Set Panto…
Oh no you didn’t! Oh yes we did! On Wednesday 21st December 2011, 16 individuals with varying disabilities joined the Get Set Panto celebrations at Watersmeet. The staff from Leisure Services accompanied the group starting with a festive mince pie followed by an exciting afternoon of entertainment from the cast of Cinderella.
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Get Set Nature walk…
On Sunday 7th August 2011, the Leisure Development and Trees Team descend upon Rickmansworth Aquadrome for a scavenger hunt / walk.
We also had an opportunity to try a bit of sailing with the help of Bury Lake Young Mariners. We had a ball on the boats and definitely want to go back next year!
Get Set Adventure
As the temperature rose over July, August and September 2011, the Get set adventure project was well underway providing adventure and social activities. Our group were aged between 18-35years old with a disability and were supported by Three River Staff.
This project ran on 6 consecutive Saturdays (10am - 5pm) and customers took part in a range of activities including; Sailing, Canoeing, Shopping, Climbing, Abseiling, Farm visit, Ice Skating, Cinema, Pedal Go-Carts, Wheeled Sledged, Top Golf, Walking, Archery, Shooting and Bowling.
Our highlights included whole laps of the ice rink without holding on and when we hit great speeds at the Cresta Run…..way to go!
The Get Set group is a fantastic friendly set of individuals who are enjoying meeting up and taking the plunge into exciting new experiences. They have met new friends and most of all are having great fun.
Join us in 2012 when we have even more exciting things planned!
Three Rivers District Council ‘Get Set’ projects aim to increase access to leisure and recreational activities for individuals with a disability.