Leisure Activities
This page provides information on leisure activities and holiday organisations for people who are less mobile.
Beyond Boundaries Live 2008
Visit their website and register for free tickets to this event which takes place on 25 - 26 July at the Kent Showground. There will be sports and activity demonstrations, a holiday village to help you find a dream getaway, specially adapted gadgets and products to try, an adapted vehicle showroom, test drives, ocupational therapists and lots more.
Boat Trips
The Willow Trust charity offers boat trips for people with physical disabilities and their carers on the Gloucester and Sharpness canal. The trust has two boats and the days out are free of charge. Both boats are fully wheelchair accessible and facilities include hydraulic lifts, disabled toilets, large windows, central heating and full safety equipment. The trips are from 10am-3pm with tea, coffee and squash provided.
For more information visit their website
'No Strings Attached' Folk Club
Discover your talents! Sing, play an instrument, enjoy creative writing, story telling or comedy. The club meets every Friday from 12 - 4pm.
Contact Keith on 0121 788 0755 or Steve on 0121 240 9166
Arts and Crafts Group
Meets every Wednesday from 1 - 4pm. If you want to learn new skills and make new friends telephone 0121 789 7365 (minicom) or email bdrc@disability.co.uk
Both groups are held at the Birmingham Disability Resource Centre, Bierton Road, Yardley, B25 8PY
Just 30 project from Thrive
Gardening to help recovery from stroke and heart disease. Call Thrive on 0118 988 5688 or click on the logo below to visit their website.
Wobblers & Wheelies Disabled Sports Club
Meets on Fridays at Fox Hollies Leisure Centre, Shirley Road, Acocks Green
7 - 9pm in the sports hall and gym
8:45 - 9:45pm in the swimming pool (sole use)
Bowles, pool, table tennis, darts, dominoes and chess are just a few of the activities available. Annual membership costs £6 then club nights are free. Contact 0121 707 4963, email WobblersSCD@aol.com or visit the Wobblers & Wheelies website for more details.
Expansion of free bus travel in England
From 1 April 2008 people aged over 60 and 'eligible disabled' people will get free off-peak travel on local buses anywhere in England. Find out more
Sailing holidays with The Jubilee Sailing Trust
The Jubilee Sailing Trust organise tall ship sailing holidays for people of all physical abilities from the ages of 16 to 70 plus. The aim of the trust, who are a registered charity, is the integration of able bodied and physically disabled people by sailing a tall ship together. Most of the voyages last for a week, but some are longer. In the winter they sail in the Caribbean and Canaries and in the summer around the UK and Europe. No sailing experience is required, just enthusiasm and a willingness to be part of the team. The voyages start from £399. Please call 023 8044 9138 for further details, or visit the Jubilee Sailing Trust website.
The Wheelyboat Trust is a registered charity that provides disabled people with the opportunity to enjoy waters all over the UK. Wheelyboats provide disabled users independence as they are easy to board via the roll-on, roll-off bow ramp and the level deck provides access to every corner of the boat including the helm. For a list of Wheelyboat locations visit The Wheelyboat Trust website
Swimming for the less mobile
Cocks Moors Woods Leisure Centre
Alcester Road South, Kings Heath B14 6ER
0121 464 1996
Free swimming session on Saturdays from 5 - 6pm. Ramped pool and pool chair available.
Moseley Road swimming pool
Balsall Heath, Birmingham
0121 464 0150
Free specific swimming sessions on Tuesdays from 11:30am - 1pm and 6 - 7pm. Pool has hoist. Building has ramped access at rear.
Beeches swimming pool
Beeches Road, Great Barr, B42 2HQ
0121 464 6296
Mondays 3 - 4pm. Pool has hoist.
Fox Hollies Leisure Centre
Shirley Road, Acocks Green B27 1NS
0121 464 4112
Dock level pool with low steps into the pool. Has hoist and pool chairs.
Northfield Pool and Fitness Centre
Bristol Road South, Birmingham B31 2PD
0121 464 1058
Refurbished pool has hoist, and changing rooms and toilets have been adapted.
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