Here are several informative 'what's on' guides to events, clubs
and festivals in the area. The Tourist Information office and
your local library can also be a good source of information: Tel:
01225 462831
Venue
Magazine - a comprehensive guide for the area, and lists a
full two weeks diary including listings for pubs, art, books,
music, cinema, theatre, comedy, dance, sport and general leisure,
and mentions the Access facilities for a number of key
venues. Venue is published fortnightly, costs £1.80 and is
widely available at most newsagents, stations and bookshops.
Bath Central Library also holds a current copy for reference.
'This Month in Bath' is a free entertainment guide,
listing theatre, film, dance and music events. It is
available from the Tourist Information Centre, libraries and at the
larger entertainment centres.
BATH ASSOCIATION OF DISABLED PEOPLE
The Bath Association for
the Disabled is an umbrella group for around 35 different
disability organisations in the area. They organise meetings three
times a year, during which representatives from different
organisations meet up to exchange information and views and to
discuss issues important to the association. The association
administers a trust fund, which can be used to help towards The
costs of individuals and groups. They also organise a swimming
group for disabled people that meet once weekly. You can contact
the association for information and advice about disabled groups in
the area.
Bath Association of
Disabled People
Chairperson: Mrs Valerie
Fear, 49 Bloomfield Avenue, Bath. BA2 3AD.
Telephone: 01225
428175
PHAB (Physically Handicapped, Able Bodied)
PHAB is a national charity
that encourages disabled and able-bodied people to meet together
and share interests and experiences. The Bath Phab Group meets
every Thursday to socialise and take part in recreational
activities such as, outings, walks, arts and crafts and visiting
the local pub. They will have a go at doing anything the group
members collectively want to do, and are always interested in new
ideas.
The Bath Phab group is in
the process of reforming and would very much like to see new faces
(both able bodied and disabled) of all age groups. If you are
interested you can phone the local co-ordinators.
Phab (Bath)
Venue: Grove Street Scout
Hut, Grove Street, Bath
Telephone: 01225427694
Co-ordinators: Violet or
Jenny Regan
Meetings every Thursday
from 8pm to 10pm
DISABLED CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
The Disabled Christian
Fellowship is an organisation for disabled and non- disabled
Christians. They meet regularly and are involved in a range of
activities including games, bingo, day visits and visiting
speakers. Some branches arrange holidays and social outings.
Access and facilities are always suitable for disabled people and
there is no charge for these activities. If you would like to
attend the fellowship evenings you can phone your local branch.
Disabled Christian
Fellowship, Rosedale Cottage, Bristol Road, Chew Stoke
BS40 8UB
Contact:
Telephone: 01275 332944
/01275332053
Meetings every two weeks
in Bishop Sutton.
Disabled Christian
Fellowship, 10 Chilcompton Road, Midsomer Norton, Bath
BA23 2PJ
Contact: Jack Turner
Telephone: 01761
412730
Meetings held every first
Monday in Radstock, 7.30pm and 9.30pm.
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18+ CLUB
The 18+ Club is part of
the Gateway Club and provides a weekly social group for a small
group of disabled and non-disabled people between 18 and 25, who
live in the Bath and North East Somerset area. The group, who meet
every Tuesday between 7pm and 9pm, decides the programme of
activities. For more details contact Rachel Mawditt.
18+ Club
contact: Rachel
Mawditt.
Telephone: 0117 986
0251
KEYNSHAM RED CROSS MEN’S CLUB
This is a weekly social
club for disabled men (usually over 50), meeting every Tuesday
between 10am and 12am. Transport can be provided for people living
in the Keynsham area. For more information, contact Mrs
Willoughby.
Keynsham Red Cross Men’s
Club, 24 Charlton Road, Keynsham, Bristol.
BS18 2JA
Contact Mrs Willoughby
Telephone: 0117 986
7821
THE CHEERFUL CLUB
This is a weekly club for
people over 55 in the Bath and North East Somerset area that meets
every Thursday between 2pm and 4pm The venue is accessible for
wheelchairs. There is a charge of 40p per week. There are talks and
day outings
For more details contact
the secretary of the club: The Cheerful Club Secretary: Pat Elwood,
15 Rowacres, Telephone: 01225 423913
Bath BA2 2LH
BATH AND DISTRICT TAPES FOR THE HANDICAPPED AND BLIND
This service is run by the
Central United Reform Church for disabled and blind people in Bath
and surrounding areas. It distributes free speaking tapes every
month and can also provide books and music from the church library.
The speaking tapes include recordings of church services of varied
denominations. a general magazine tape covering issues of local
interest and a ‘chatterbox’ tape by regular contributors. The group
also run an annual outing in June and hold an annual general
meeting and harvest festival combined. For more information, write
to the secretary: Bath and District Tapes for the Handicapped and
Blind, 6 Pulteney Terrace, Widcombe, Bath BA2 4HJ
Secretary: Mrs Jean
Fell
ROUNDHILL CENTRE
The Roundhill Centre is
run by the YMCA and provides a wide range of activities geared to
all members of the community, although young people between 8 and
19 are especially welcome. Most activities are directed at this age
group, with their running of, for example, after school and
Holiday clubs. Charges for activities vary. The
building is accessible and the centre is open from Monday - Friday,
although times vary. For more details telephone the Youth and
Community Worker, or drop in if the centre is open.
The YMCA Roundhill
Centre,
Mount Road, Southdown,
Bath BA2 1LG
Youth and Community
Worker: Pete King
Telephone: 01225 400010
/01225 460471
Fax: 01225 462065
SARAH ANN TRUST
This is a community centre
for local residents, providing arts, crafts, plays and exhibitions.
It opens every day and is fully accessible for wheelchairs. You can
telephone the co-ordinator for more information.
Sarah Ann Trust, The Old
Town Hall, The Island, Midsomer Norton Bath BA3 2QH
Contact: Malcolm Owen
Telephone: 01761 419133
between 9.00am-2.l5pm Tuesdays and Thursdays
TOC H
Toc H aims to break
down barriers by bringing together people of all age races and
abilities. There are several branches in the Bristol and
surrounding areas, including one in Saltford, which arranges
community support and activities for disabled and elderly
people local to Saltford. For more details about Toc H, Saltford.
as well as contact details for the Bristol and other branches, you
can contact the Toc H secretary.
Toc H (Saltford)
Secretary: Pamela
Cheale
Telephone: 01225
872528
SUIT YOURSELF’ CLOTHING SERVICES
SUIT YOURSELF offer a
clothing service that takes the specific needs of disabled people
into account, They can advise and assist people, helping decide
what you need. They can also sell fashionable clothes and shoes
that can be adapted to the individual. The service has a list of
sympathetic dressmakers and tailors, and can adapt and make
alterations to clothes you already have. For more information,
contact either service.
‘SUIT YOURSELF’ Clothing
Service, The Disabled Living Centre, The Vassall Centre, Gill
Avenue, Fishponds, Bristol BS16 2QQ
Telephone/Minicom: 0117965
3651
SPECIAL COLLECTION CATALOGUE
The Special Collection
Catalogue is a fully illustrated catalogue produced together with
The Disabled Living Foundation. The clothing is designed with the
needs of disabled people in mind and feature stretch fabrics, roomy
armholes, elastic waists, Velcro and long front zips. It is fully
illustrated and includes ranges of leisurewear, knitwear, lingerie
and footwear. For more information or a copy of the catalogue,
contact JD Williams.
The Special Collection
Catalogue, JD Williams and Co Ltd, 53 Dale Street,
Manchester M60 6ES
Telephone: 0161 236
5511
Switchboard no.: 0161 238
2000
RED CROSS
The British Red Cross
offer a free Therapeutic Care service for anyone who is tense or
anxious. The service is offered to individuals in places such as
hospitals and GP surgeries. It can also sometimes be offered to
disabled people at home if a GP or Community Nurse or other
professional will refer you to the service.
The care offered includes
hand care and hand massage, and neck and shoulder massage. It aims
to assist relaxation and promote a sense of well being as well as
offering the opportunity for people to talk to someone other than a
member of staff or family. The treatments are given by skilled and
trained volunteers.
SKIN CAMOUFLAGE
The British Red Cross
teaches people with disfiguring skin conditions and scars how to
use prescribable cover creams, helping them regain confidence and
independence.
The service is open to men, women and children through a medical
referral from a consultant or GP.
Contact: Bradbury
House, Caxton Business Park, 83 Tower Road North, Warmley, South
Gloucestershire BS30 8XP. Tel: 0117 301 2600
MOBILE HAIRDRESSERS
The Disability Information
Service database has a list of travelling hairdressers in the area
who can visit you at home. If you contact one of the disability
advice services listed at the front of this directory they can send
you a copy.
BODY SHOP FACIAL TREATMENTS
The Body Shop give free
facial makeovers in their shop for anyone interested. The shop is
wheelchair accessible and the staff are welcoming. The makeover
will include skin care, a colouring analysis, tips on make-up
application and your choice of ‘look’ (these can include an evening
look a natural look or the full-glamour look). You must phone the
shop at least 24 hours before you would like the makeover, to book
an appointment.
Bath Body Shop,2 Burton
Street, Bath
Telephone:
01225482289
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of
this information, we cannot guarantee it is correct. We do not vet
or check the organisations and the listing of a service does not
mean it is recommended. Therefore we recommend that users
check out that services are suitable for their needs and use them
in a safe way. Errors brought to our attention will be corrected as
soon as possible. Feedback is welcomed. Please email Michelle_fillary@bathnes.gov.uk
and notify her of any errors, amendments or suggestions. If there
is something you think should be added to the list of services,
please let us know.
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