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Linkin In

Linkin  In is a small person centred service for adults with learning disabilities.  They are open Monday to friday and can be flexible with their hours.

They are a social enterprise which means we are a non profit making company. 

They have a base in Kirkdale Community Centre (just past Bootle)

Click here to see their leaflet and see if you want to Linkin!

Disco Maghull

On Friday 16th December 2011 at 7.30pm in St Georges'  Social Centre, Station Road Maghull.

Only £1 to get in.  Click here to see flyer

Come along to Maghull Young Adults Social Club for people aged 18 and over who have learning disabilities.

* Meet new friends

*Have a chat and a drink (licensed pemises)

* Have a dance

* Chill out and relax in a safe, friendly atmosphere.

* Free raffle on the night

Events at Goddard Hall

See all the things that are happening at Goddard Hall in Bootle.  They have events such as Bingo nights, Discos and Tea partys.  Click here to see more information and dates of events that are coming up.

Green Gym

Green Gym is a way of keeping active and helping out in public gardens in Sefton.  There are essions all over Sefton.  So if you want to get fit and active while doing something good for everyone find out more.  Click here to see the leaflets and contact details.

Volunteering into Work

This is an exciting project run from Godard Hall in Bootle to support voluntaries with Learning Disabilities and Mental Health issues into employment opportunities. 

Anyone interested in this opportunity can contact Padi at:
 
Goddard Hall
297 Knowsley Road
Bottle
Liverpool
L20 5DF
goddardhall@firstinitiatives.org

Disco

There is a weekely disco in a top club in Liverpool every week.  It runs every Tuesday from 12 noon until 3pm.  It gives people the chance to experience a top club environment with lasers smoke machines and a 6ft disco ball.  It is in Lloyds Bar (The Lime Kiln) in concert square in Liverpool city centre.  Click here to see more information

There is also bingo and a pub quiz.  The disco is a not for profit and it pays for people who have a learning disabilities to work there.

The more people who come along and have a good time the better it will be for everyone.  Drinks start at 30p and meals are available for £2.99.  There is parking for people with blue badges on Fleet Street.  If you want more information ring Stephen on 07904 403 338.

 

Work Ability

Work Ability is a new project run by Sefton CVS. It is a service that helps people with disabilities who find it difficult to get into work.  Emma and Sam will provide advice, guideance and support for people.  They will guide people through the maze of information and show you what support is there and help you to access it.

If you have any questions about the service ring Sam or Emma on 0151 285 4027

Or email

emma.ellison@work-ability.co.uk

sam.campbell@work-ability.co.uk

 

Coffee Mornings at Goddard Hall

Goddard Hall in Bootle has recently been revamped as a community centre.  They are holding coffee mornings for people to come along and meet new friends.  See the poster for details of when they are on and where it is.

Achieving People

Achieving People is a brand new service.  It is helping people to get a job and help them whilst they are in a job, training or volunteering.  If you would like to find out how to be supported whilst you work click here to see the leaflet.

Bowersdale Resource Centre Seaforth

There is a new community centre opening in Seaforth.  It gives support to people with learning disabilities to be independent and access training, education and if wanted, support into employment.

There is a cost and you can buy just the things you would like to get involved with.  They have activities to help with life skills, hobbies and interests or social activities.

Click here to see the leaflet and contact details

Valuing People Now: New Plan

Valuing People Now is the Government's new strategy (big plan) for people with learning disabilities.  It explains what the government thinks should happen to make things better for people with learning disabilities. 

Valuing People Now explains what the Government will do, and what it expects different services to do.

Click here to see the easy read version of the strategy.


There is a new plan about work click here to see this plan.

TEAM

Together Everyone Aceives More - or TEAM are a group of people who love to put on a show!  They are a drama group who are getting very successful and are even doing radio plays on BBC Radio Merseyside

But they are not all work, they play just as hard.  They celebrate birthdays, go out for pub lunches, go to the theatre and support each other to have choice for their own lives.

Click here to see their information leaflet and contact details to get in touch with them and get involved.

Tell us about it!

If you have anything that you would like to share with the people who live in Sefton please let us know.

It could be a spring fair, a day out or something you would like to sell.

Get in touch with Michelle Green who will get it onto this website.

E-mail LDPB@sefton.gov.uk  or telephone 0151 934 3193