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25th April 2010 London Marathon,

Last minute change of runner

Our runner Dan Heath who had been practicing hard for the Marathon has fractured a bone in his leg during a football match. Even though we cannot officially change runners at this late stage an existing runner has stepped in to fly the Disability Huntingdonshire flag. Many thanks to Sarah Jackson from St Ives for her kind offer and Good luck on the day! Spectators look out for a young woman with GREEN HAIR.

Thanks Sarah and have fun on the day!

For spectator details click , to donate on line click here,

 

2009 Annual General Meeting, 11 am. 3rd December 2009

We look forward to seeing you at the AGM. The meeting includes: presentation of annual report and accounts, election of Trustees and Officers for the coming year, the making of our unsung hero award and a magic show by Rocky, Richard Morris (one of our trustees) who is one of the few blind members of the Magic Circle. Followed by light refreshments.

It will take place at: Baptist Church East Chadley Lane, Godmanchester, Huntingdon, PE29 2BJ. The car park will be for disabled people only.(Other drivers are asked to park elsewhere in the village.) If you need a disabled parking space or have other requirements such as a hearing loop, signing etc. please let us know in advance so that we can make the necessary arrangements. Let us know beforehand if you want to nominate a trustee or officer. Contact us by telephone 01480 830833 or by email info@dish.org.uk. Map

 

Bonfire Night at Eynesbury Rovers

The annual fireworks at Eynesbury Rovers are being held on Sunday 1st November and Disability Huntingdonshire will be there. We will be holding a raffle to raise funds, with a number of prizes including a Paint-balling day for 8 people. A strip of tickets costs just £1.

Other attractions include a barbecue, lincensed bar and funfair, so there'll be plenty to enjoy. Entry is £4 for Adults, £2 concessions, while a family of two adults and two children can get in for £10.

Gates open at 5pm. Fireworks commence at 6.30pm.

The Big Care Debate

The Government has published Shaping the Future of Care Together, a public consultation document, or Green Paper, which spells out the options for reform of the way care is provided. This includes the controversial proposal to abolish Attendance Allowance and use the money to help plug the gap in funding for social care. There are fears this may also extend to the Care Component of Disability Living Allowance.
The Government is now holding a 16 week public consultation, the Big Care Debate, which runs until 13th November 2009. To participate, head to: www.careandsupport.direct.gov.uk

Waitrose in Huntingdon

During the month of August, Disability Huntingdonshire are one of the three designated charities at Waitrose in Huntingdon. Our share of £1000 will be determined by the proportion of green tokens awarded by shoppers in store.

Proposed legislation

The Office for Disability Issues has launched a new set of proposals called Right to Control.

The Right to Control is about people with disabilities having the choice and control over how state funded services are delivered, but goes beyond the initial changes introduced with Self-Directed Support/Personal Budgets.

Before introducing such far reaching measures, the government has issued a consultation paper. This will impact the lives of disabled people and how services will be provided in the future.Click link for the paper. The deadline for feedback is 30th September 2009 (see website).

Carers Conference, St Ives 14th September 2009

10 am - 3 pm Burgess Hall, St. Ives Cambridgeshire PE27 6WU, Free with lunch and plenty of parking. To book a place contact Nancy Voak tel. 01223 715580 email nancy.voak@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Changing places demo: Tuesday 23rd June 2009 . Time: 11.00am – 2pm. To find out more click

Godmanchester Gala Day, Sat. 4th July 2009 We will be there with our stand.

Charity Rock concert at Eynesbury Rovers F.C. Saturday 13th June 2009.

The Rovers Rockfest took place on Saturday 13th June at Eynesbury Rovers FC, with door takings of £335 going to Disability Huntingdonshire. With other donations still to be added, it was a great success. Many thanks to everyone who attended. Special mention goes to the bands - The Pigs, The Victims and Phoenix Impact - who donated their time and entertained a great crowd, and especially to Graham and Nigel, who organized the event.

This is the second event organised by Eynesbury Rovers to raise funds for us. Many thanks to them, and Wells & Young for sponsoring this event.

To learn more about Eynesbury Rovers F.C. click here.

Riverside Gala, Huntingdon, Sat 6th June 2009

We will be there with our stand. Come and say hello!

2009 London Marathon Success for Paul Burbridge Anyone wanting to sponsor Paul's achievement by giving to Cancer Relief click on www.justgiving.com

New Working Name for DISH
At the AGM, it was decided to change the working name of DISH to Disability Huntingdonshire. With this new name, we hope to avoid any confusion over the nature of the organisation. The official title will still be Disability Information Service Huntingdonshire, and if you still find yourself calling us DISH, we won't mind.

2008 AGM
The 2008 Annual General Meeting was held at the Queen Elizabeth School Hall in Godmanchester on 9th December. Guest Speaker was the Paralympic Swimmer Fran Williamson, who won Silver and Bronze medals at this year's Beijing Games.
Fran was taught to swim in order to boost her confidence and improve co-ordination - until the age of 11 she was terrified of water. At the age of 13, she broke the World Record for the 100-metre backstroke. A World Champion in 2006, she has now accumulated six Paralympic medals, but Gold has so far eluded her. She aims to put that right in London in 2012. Fran believes disabled people should get more involved in sport:

"Being disabled is certainly not a hindrance. As long as you have the right attitude and support, you can do whatever you want."


CHARITY QUIZ NIGHT: 7.00pm Saturday 29th November 2008 at Eynesbury Rovers Football Club in aid of DISH
Teams of 4. Licensed Bar. Raffle.

Trustees for 2009

Keith Millen (Chair), David Morgan (Treasurer), Chris Evans (Vice Chair), Jane Curr (Vice Chair), Mark Griffen, Robert Buss, Sandy Ferrelly and Richard Morriss.

To contact a trustee please email: info@dish.org.uk (trustees are elected each year at the annual general meeting at which all members are entitled to vote)

DISH Family Project is now funded through a grant from Lloyds TSB Foundation for England and Wales

Our Family project will be able to work with disabled children and their families during 2009 & 2010.

Children will be able to try new activities and their parents will be helped to access grants, allowances and services.