News 

As we are only just starting out we do not yet have any news to tell as of yet. However we do have some information to give you and we are hoping for some replies. 

John Grooms and the Shaftesbury Society are hoping to launch a campaign to raise awareness of young people aged 30 and under with disability living in old people's homes. Many of these people do not have choice in this and therefore are not very happy. Studies have been carried and suggest that nationally this figure is 9 000 people whereas others suggest the actual figure is around      24 000 people. 

From the information we have been told the government has not done any research into this problem, the reasons for which can only be assumed by anyone. In order for Grooms-Shaftesbury to be able to launch their campaign they need to hear from real people living in an old people's home or know of someone in this situation. Without this information the campaign will not be successful.

This London based charity would like to talk to you about this, however we realise that you may wish to remain anonymous in which case a first name, age and location would be enough to help put a pattern of figures together and no further contact will be made. 

Should you wish to help with this campaign then please send us an email with the subject title awareness campaign to our email and your comments and details will be passed on. Please state in this email if you wish to be contacted by Grooms-Shaftesbury or not.

The email address to send this information to is or charity email sarahs_dream@hotmail.co.uk

We want to help John Grooms and the Shaftesbury Society with this campaign so any information received is very much appreciated.

Events

      As some of you may know our 70's launch night was supposed to be the 23rd February this year, however this will now take place in May. This is for a number of reasons. Natasha, one of the managers suffered a knee injury which will take a number of weeks to heal and unfortunately does not yet seem to be getting any better. Also the recent price hikes in fuel and utility bills also played their part as they have hit donations and ticket sales. A date will be given very shortly and the entertainment for the night still remains the same. 

This entertainment includes local talent Jason Parker who is a solo acoustic artist and will be playing a set of his own music. Local group The Backbeats will be providing the 70's music along with a special Beatles selection during the evening. Ticket prices remain the same and include a pie and pea supper. Prices start at £10 pp and £15 for a family ticket. Fancy Dress for this night is optional and there will be a raffle. Drinks are seperate due to the venue's wishes. 

Other events for this year include a ball which will be formal dress and will include a meal and live entertainment. We are also hoping to hold a Stars in their eyes style night and a Pyjama Party for the kids! Further information on these events will be available shortly.

For 2009, in the summer we would like to be able to take a group of people, including those with mild Cerebral Palsy to Hadrian's Wall for 5 days. This will include walking along sections of the wall and staying in hostels. We are waiting for interested parties to get in touch before e find out any firm information. This being because we don't want to start making arrangements only to find out that no one wants to go. If you are interested and would like to know more information email us with the Subject title Hadrian's Wall.

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