Festival of Mobility & Sport

Festival of Mobility & Sport
Saturday 2nd July 2005
Julie Rose Stadium
Ashford, Kent TN24 9QX.
10am to 4pm

Due to the success of last year, do not miss out on this popular event for people in Kent.
The day will again be packed with information and advice on mobility equipment, transport and motoring, numerous sporting taster sessions, BBQ, bouncy castle, face painting, charities, support groups and more!
The Festival is designed to give you and your family the chance to get new ideas on all aspects of independent living, test out an extensive range of products, have the chance to take part in a variety of sports activities in a relaxed atmosphere, and enjoy a great day out. This event is for anyone with an impairment young or old, friends and families, enablers/carers and healthcare professionals.
FREE admission, free parking, competitions and prizes, refreshments and accessible facilities.
Contact Allen Jones 01303 226500/258167
E-mail Contacts: wchairuser@aol.com mike.bishop@kent.gov.uk jennie.parker@ashford.gov.uk

PROGRAMME & LIST OF EXHIBITORS

SATURDAY 2nd July 2005

10AM - 4PM

JULIE ROSE STADIUM

Welcome to Festival of Mobility and Sport 2005

On behalf of the Julie Rose Stadium, Ashford Borough Council, and the working party who have put this event together, may I welcome you to our second annual event, the "Festival of Mobility and Sport 2005". We hope you will find enjoyable and informative.

As you move around the stadium you will find a range of commercial and voluntary organisations displaying and promoting what they do. On the track, inside the sports hall, in the conference room and outside on the multi-use games area you can witness a range of sports being demonstrated and the opportunity to have-a-go. We will also have the Learning Disability Football World Cup on display.

This year we are particularly pleased to have Danny Crates (Paralympian), Noel Thatcher (Paralympian) and Candy Hawkins (Deaflympian) as our "guests of honour", and the support of Invicta FM Radio, with Nicola Everett as our M.C. Throughout the day Nicola will be holding interviews, making announcements and giving you up to the minute information on what's happening as well as making our raffle prize draws.

You will gain most if you visit all areas of the stadium, and we hope that you will enjoy the day but also find something to become involved within the future. Please feel free to ask any of the events promoters any questions you have. If you would like to become involved in any particular sporting opportunity please feel free to leave your contact details with the organisers, at the main stadium reception, or fill in the slip at the back of this programme.

If you need any general advice or information please ask one of the volunteers (in the T-shirts with the event logo) or the Organisers (wearing the name badges).

If the main fire/evacuation alarm sounds please leave the building the nearest exit point (as indicated) and assemble as directed by Julie Rose Stadium staff.

If you have a first aid need please contact either the St John's Ambulance staff, a Julie Rose Stadium member of staff or one of the volunteers or event organisers.

Toilets, including wheelchair accessible facilities are marked on the site plan in your programme and are available on each level of the Stadium.

Will parents please supervise their children as appropriate for the day and the event.

If you plan to take photos or videos of the event please be aware that any children wearing a RED sticker have registered not to be photographed.

Refreshments are available throughout the day and can be purchased from the canteen area or at the Barbeque down on the track.

10:00 a.m. Official Opening with welcome and short speech by the Mayor of Ashford

10:15 a.m. Mobility Show opens in the indoor running track and demonstrations begin with Cycling on main track, Powerlifting on the trackside area, Boccia in the Colin Jackson suite, Zone Hockey on the multi-use games area and Wheelchair Fencing outside by the track

11:00 a.m. Disability Football on the running track in-field

12:30 p.m. Powered Wheelchair Football on the multi-use games area

1:00 p.m. Athletics on the running track in-field and Martial Arts outside by the track

2:00 p.m. Sport Session TBC

3:00 p.m. Raffle prize draw

3:40 p.m. Official closing with short speeches by Guests of Honour

4:00 p.m. Close

Stand 1: Gold Star Mobility
Gold Star Mobility, a Kent based family run business. We offer quality mobility scooters, powerchairs, wheelchairs, bathlifts, ramps and many other products at unbelievable prices. Batteries, servicing, warranties, insurance available.
Address: 2 Park Road, Swanscombe, Kent, DA10 0JG
Phone: 01322 384720. E-mail: Ntmedhurst@tiny.world.co.uk
Website: www.GOLDSTARMOBILITY.co.uk

Stand 2: SpaceAce Ltd
BRAND NEW M100 SpaceStation is the world’s very first set of ‘moving shelves’. For the first time the SpaceStation allows independent access for all without the need to reach and bend. The unique and ingenious M100 SpaceStation is a system of fully accessible storage with shelves that move up or down. It works at the touch of a button, bringing items to the perfect height, providing independence for all.
Typically everything you need in the kitchen cupboards can fit into the M100 SpaceStation and be equally accessible to both wheelchair users and the rest of the family. Thus enhancing the quality of life – especially where space is at a premium. Designed for the home or office it can carry 100kg of load safely and as it is at the perfect height you can fill the shelves making excellent use of space.
The SpaceStation fits within a standard work surface and replaces a standard 1000mm base unit in a kitchen. It is especially designed so when you move home or workplace the SpaceStation can go with you. Independence, Style and Safety (using our unique Infrared SpaceSafe System) Use around the home or in the workplace.
There are SPECIAL OFFERS for visitors to the Stand – come and see us and try our SpaceStation!
Contact details:
SpaceAce Ltd, Prospect House, Dr W. Price Business Park, Pontypridd, Mid Glamorgan CF37 1DL.
Telephone: 0845 060 3344 Email: sales@spaceace.eu.com Website: www.spaceace.eu.com

Stand 3: Cinque Ports Mobility Ltd
Cinque Ports Mobility was first established in January 1990.
The company has forged strong links with the NHS Wheelchair Service and all the hospital therapy units in the area. We are approved dealers for the majority of mobility manufacturers and are members of the British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA). Cinque Ports Mobility offers a friendly, professional and caring service, specializing in wheelchairs, electric scooters, power chairs, electric beds, walkers and recliner armchairs. We have recently expanded our services to include the supply maintenance and repair of stair lifts and the weight-testing requirement of patient lifting equipment.
Contacts: David French, Chris French or Kirk Sidders.
Address: 121 Enbrook Valley, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3NE
Phone: 01303 850760 Website: www.cinqueportsmobilityltd.co.uk

Stand 4: Dolphin Lifts
A free survey for stairlifts vertical lifts and access products. The branch can provide breakdown-servicing cover for a range of lifts and mobility products. Registered installers for Stannah, Univator, Wessex Sunrise Medical, Bison Bede, Meditek and others. New and reconditioned equipment supplied, installed and maintained. Buys back unwanted and redundant equipment.
Contact: Ian Elford.
Address: 11 New Street, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8TN
Phone: 01233 622999 E-mail: i.elford@dolphinlifts.co.uk Website: www.dolphinlifts.co.uk

Stand 5: Wheelchair corporation Ltd
Company supplying a large range of portable, stairclimbing and stand-up manual and powered wheelchairs, both user operated and attendant controlled, including a beach buggy and four wheel drive wheelchair. Indoor powerchair compact with raise and lower seat height: manual wheelchair that tilts in space and folds for transporting. Range of custom built powerchairs (indoor outdoor) that accommodate users from five to fifty stone. Range of wheelchairs that allows rise to supported standing position.
Contact: John Chamberlain Managing Director
Address: Wheelchair corporation Ltd, New cross Street, Wednesbury, West midlands WS10 7ST.
Telephone: 0121 568 7326. Fax: 0121 568 8868.
Email: wheelchaircorp@lineone.net Website: wheelchaircorp.com

Stand 6: MS Ashford & Tenterden
A club for people of any age who have Multiple Sclerosis. Organises social events and outings.
Address: The Little Farm, Sandyhurst Lane, Ashford, Kent TN25 4NS.
Contact Name: Linda Dowley. Phone: 01303 840301. E-mail: dowley@aol.com

Stand 7: SCOPE
Scope is a national disability organisation whose focus is people with cerebral palsy. Scope's aim is that disabled people achieve equality; a society in which they are valued, and have the same human and civil rights as everyone else.
Contact Name: Zosia Evans.
Address: 22 High Street, Westerham, Kent, TN16 1RG.
Phone: 01959 564686. E-mail: zosia.evans@scope.org.uk
Website: www.scope.org.uk

Stand 8: UK Mobility Ltd
With the largest stocked range of new and reconditioned products in the southeast, we supply and service scooters, powerchairs, rise & recline chairs, stairlifts and bathlifts to name but a few. We also stock thousands of daily living aids. Our five shops based in Kent all operate a price promise guaranteeing you money saving without comprising on customer service.
Address: 2 The Broadway, Herne Bay, Kent CT6 8SR.
Telephone: 01227 374400. Fax: 01227 283699.
E-mail: sales@ukmobility.com Website: www.ukmobility.com

Stand 9: Safe Hands
Two mobility showrooms in Folkestone and Dover, offering a range of products to disabled and older people or to anyone with mobility problems, i.e. mobility scooters, wheelchairs, beds, rise and recline chairs, stairlifts and daily living aids. Also offer FREE home demonstrations on all products.
Contact: Peter Hockley, Retail Manager.
Address: Compass House, 347-349 Cheriton Road, Folkestone, Kent CT19 4BP.
Telephone: 01303 274574. Fax: 01303 274300. Website: www.safehandscarers.co.uk
E-mail: mobility@safehandscarers.co.uk
Dover Showroom contact number is 01304 214000.

Stand 10: Invicta Valiants
Children’s special needs/disability football club, for training, fun football sessions once a week. Play in matches and tournaments. Age group 5 – 14 years. We are raising awareness and fundraising today, so help us by buying raffle tickets, great prizes on offer.
Contact: David Ramzan.
Telephone: 01233 758085 Fax: 01233 758085 Mobile: 07860 713619
Email: Linda@creationsworkshop.freeserve.co.uk.vic
Website: WWW.INVICTAVALIANTS.CO.UK

Stand 11: KCC Social Services OTB
The function of OT Bureau is to assess the needs of people with a permanent and substantial physical disability for special equipment and or adaptations to their homes. The aim of this is increase their control over the practical aspects of everyday life. To meet this aim, the Bureau provides information, equipment and adaptation service to disabled people of all ages, and their enablers/carers, across the County.
Address: Bishops Terrace, Bishops Way, Maidstone, ME14 1LA
Phone: 01622 691640

Stand 12: British Ski Club For The Disabled
Dry slope sessions held at Folkestone Ski Centre on the last Sunday of each month.
Able-bodied skiers welcome as helpers.
Contact: Spike Davidson.
Telephone: 01304 241373. Email: SPIKEMALC7@HOTMAIL.COM
Address: Flat 2, 69 Toner Street, Dover, Kent CT17 0AJ.

Stand 13: Disabled Drivers Association (East Kent Group)
Local Arm of national organisation. Campaigns strongly on mobility issues of all age groups. Holds regular meetings and arranges trips to places of interest. Local newsletter, plus Magic Carpet magazine, leaflets etc.
Phone: 01227 832058.
E-mail: ppryer@hotmail.com
Website: www.dda.org

Stand 14, 15 & 16: FORR Mobility
An experienced family run business supplying; wheelchairs, scooters, powerchairs, rise and recline chairs, walking aids, household aids and more. Specialising in modifications to powered mobility aids.
Address: Frithfield Farm, Aldington, Ashford, Kent, TN25 7HH
Phone: 01233 721589 E-mail: forrmob@aol.com Website: www.forrmobility.co.uk

Stand 16a: TDR Technical Development Ring

Stand 17 & 18: RMS Ltd
Rehabilitation Manufacturing Services is a leading manufacturer and supplier of rehabilitation products. We manufacture our own tilt-n-space wheelchair and supply a wide range of wheelchairs, buggies, seating systems, standing, walking and sit to stand equipment.
Address: 277 Gillingham Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 4QX
Phone: 01634 578881 E-mail: rmsltd@btconnect.com

Stand 18: Reserved

Stand 19: D.I.S.K (Disability Information Services Kent)
Disability Information Services Kent provides a free and confidential information service to any disabled person, the elderly, carers and service providers from both the voluntary and statutory sectors. Information is available on a wide range of topics. We also provide assistance with benefit forms.
Also run Shopmobility on behalf of the Wheelchair Users Group which provides manual wheelchairs and powered scooters to anyone with a mobility impairment to access and visit shops in and around Folkestone.
Opening Hours: 10am to 3pm, Monday to Friday.
Manager: Robert Taylor
Address: 7 Town Walk, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2AD
Phone: 01303 226464. Fax: 01303 226312. E-mail: disabilinf@aol.com

Stand 20: Medway Disabled Services Centre (NHS Wheelchair Service)
To answer questions on local wheelchair provision and provide help and advice on a wide range of issues relating to disability.
Contact: Janet Aluwalia, wheelchair service manager.
Address: Disablement Services Centre, Medway Maritime Hospital, Windmill Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5NY. Phone: 01634 833935. Fax: 01634 401065. E-mail: janet.aluwalia@tgt.sthames.nhs.uk

Stand 21: Whizz-kidz
Whizz-kidz are exhibiting their Wheelchair Skills Training Package which allows groups and organisations to run their own training to a high and standardised level. They are also looking for volunteers.
Contact: Sarah Matthews.
Address: Whizz-kidz, Elliot House, 10-12 Allington Street, London SW1E 5EH.
Telephone: 020 7233 6600 Fax: 020 7233 6611
Email: keepmoving@whizz-kidzz.org.uk Website: www.Whizz-kidz.org.uk

Stand 22: Ashford Borough Council
The Cultural Projects Team works on a variety of projects for all ages and abilities.
Jennie Parker is the Sports Officer.
Address: Civic Centre, Tannery Lane, Ashford, Kent TN23 1PL
Tel: 01233 330232 E-mail: jennie.parker@ashford.gov.uk Website: www.goashford.com

Stand 23: Kent Sports Development Unit
Sports Development Manager for disabled people works with countywide sports development contacts and networks to enhance the opportunities for participation in sport for disabled people.
Contact: Mike Bishop, Sports Development Manager for Disabled People.
Address: 17 Kings Hill Avenue, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4UL
Phone: 01732 525389 E-mail: mike.bishop@kent.gov.uk Website: www.kentsport.org/disability

Stand 24 & 25: PDQ International
Just add the POWERTRIKE to any standard wheelchair and you've got a powerful electric tricycle that will take you where you want to go. Town, countryside, coast, parks, woods and fields.
Contact: Andy Gammins.
Address: PDQ International, 4 Manor Farm Business Park, Shingay-cum-Wendy, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 0HW. Telephone: 01223 208800. Website: www.pdq.tv

Stand 26: Guide Dogs for the Blind
Guide dog volunteers, Ashford Branch are attending the Festival of Mobility and Sport allowing guide dogs to profile its work in Kent and to also recruit volunteers to support on-going work.
Two guide dogs will be in attendance throughout the day.
Contact: Sue Lobbett.
Telephone: 01233 663202 E-mail: SMLOBBETT@yahoo.com

Stand 27: Carers Support
We offer support and advice to all carers who live in Ashford and outskirts. Various support groups available for young carers (5-18yrs) and adults.
Address: Berwick House, 8 Elwick Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1PF
Phone: 01233 664393 E-mail: admin@carers-ashford.org

Stand 28 & 29: 4 Mobility Ltd
4 Mobility provide a caring and customer focussed environment at their Mobility Centre, stocking a wide range of mobility products and accessories.
Address: 4 Mobility, 30 High Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1JF
Phone: 01622 685568. E-mail: djm@4mobility.co.uk Website: www.4mobility.co.uk

Stand 29a: Wheelchair Users Group
A user led organisation of disabled people, providing help, information, equipment and support to Kent wheelchair users and their enablers.
Contacts: Allen Jones or Maureen Fenner
Address: 119 Enbrook Valley, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3NE
Phone: 01303 226500 E-mail: wchairuser@aol.com Website: www.wheelchairusers.org.uk

Stand 29b: Julie Rose Athletics Stadium

Stand 30: Ashford Access Group
Working to improve access for disabled people in the Ashford borough, promote disability awareness and access for all.
Address: MaltHouse Farm, Pilgrims Way, Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4EX
Phone: 01233 623887. E-mail: ashfordaccess@aol.com

Stand 31: KASBAH
KASBAH offers help, support, advice and information to people with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus and to their families. Advisers offer advice to families on benefits, housing, education, employment, mobility, health problems; also offers bereavement support. Can occasionally offer limited financial help in the form of a grant. Free fact sheets are available on aspects of Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus. Provide an advocacy service.
Contact Name: Linda Atkins.
Address: 7 The Hive, Northfleet, Kent DA11 9DE.
Telephone: 01474 536202 Office. 01474 536501 Fieldwork Service.
Email: kasbah@admin@virgin.net

Stand 32: Dover & District Boccia Sports Association
We play Boccia & New Age Kurling, All disabilities and ages welcome, at Dover Leisure Centre on Tuesday afternoons 2-4pm. Motivation, fun and laughter are our aims, competitiveness too.
Address: 78 Guilford Avenue, Whitfield, Dover, Kent, CT16 3NG
Phone: 01304 821529

Stand 33: Reserved

Stand 34: Ashford Shopmobility
Shopmobility - Ashford provides electrically powered scooters and manual wheelchairs to help people who have limited mobility through permanent or temporary disablement, illness, age or accident to shop and use the leisure facilities within the town centre of Ashford.
Address: C/O The Management Suite, County Square Shopping Centre, Ashford,
Kent, TN23 1YD
Phone: 01233 650063 E-mail: shopmobility-ashford@gznet.co.uk
Website: www.shopmobility-ashford.co.uk

Stand 35 & 36: Centre for independent Living Kent (CILK)
To empower disabled people to control their own lives and care package and to improve their carers or families quality of life. To act for all disabled people in the geographic county of Kent, act as a focusing vehicle for not only disabled people, but also organisations of and for disabled people.
Address: 25 College Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6BX
Phone: 01622 355777. Website: www.cilk.org.uk

Stand 37: Medway Asthma Self-Help
Medway Asthma Self-Help (MASH) is an information and advice resource for asthma sufferers and their families. MASH works with GP's, Hospitals and Asthma UK to raise awareness and knowledge of asthma.
Contact Name: Rachel Wichall.
Address: 131 Watling Street, Gillingham, Kent ME7 2YY.
Phone: 01634 855844. Fax: 01634 855897.
E-mail: medwayasthmaselfhelp@supnet.com

Stand 38: CARM Caring Alltogether Romney Marsh
CARM provides services to older and disabled people on Romney Marsh and the surrounding rural area. Services include eleven 'Meeting Points' and a Befriending Scheme offering home visits.
Contact Name: Karen Edmunds.
Address: The Appledore Christian Centre, The Street, Appledore, Ashford, Kent, TN26 2AE
Phone: 01233 758122 E-mail: carmromneymarsh@supanet.com
Website: www.carmromneymarsh.org.uk

Stand 44, 45,46 & 47: Steering Developments
Steering Developments will be exhibiting three of their wheelchair accessible adapted vehicles, including the Chrysler Voyager Entervan with side entry ramp and the Ford Focus with swivel seats and the Chairhopper wheelchair storage system. To compliment the vehicles SDL will also have their range of Lifestyle wheelchairs.
Address: Unit 5, Eastman Way, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 7HF
Phone: 01442 212918. E-mail: zoe@steeringdevelopments.co.uk
Website: www.steeringdevelopments.co.uk

Stand 48: BEAMER LTD
Suppliers of the all terrain vehicle that can go virtually anywhere.

Stand 49: Davis Accessible Transport
Davis of Sevenoaks Accessible Transport offers affordable wheelchair access Vehicles. Established 20 years. Conversions to the Renault range include Kangoo, Trafic, Espace and Master Vans all with easy access. Visit out stand for demonstrations and advice.
Address: Otford Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN14 5EG
Phone: 01732 455174 E-mail: davisofsevenoaks@compuserve.com
Website: www.accessible.transport.co.uk

Stand 50 & 51: Julie Rose Stadium
Bouncy Castle
Supplied and staffed by stadium staff.
Let the kids burn off their energy while you enjoy the festival.
Contact : Julie Rose Stadium 01233 613131.

Stand 52 & 53: NIRVANA MOTOR HOMES
Wheelchair accessible motor homes for complete freedom. Our motorhomes are available for hire and sale and are specially designed and built to accommodate wheelchair users or disabled or older people. Freedom to travel, holiday or attend events. Electric lift, 4-berths, fully equipped bathroom, kitchen and dinette.
Telephone: 01634 242442. Fax: 01634 242243. Freephone: 0800 328 1475
E-mail: info@nirvanarvtours.com Website: www.nirvanarvtours.com
Address: The Old Mill, Court Farm, Pilgrims Road, Upper Halling, Rochester, Kent ME2 1HR.

Stand 54 & 55: Kent Auto Panels Ltd
Your local supplier for Nissan and Peugeot vehicles. Motability accredited for Vehicle Adaptations including hand controls, wheelchair hoists, pedal conversions and much more.
Contact: Graham Bingham 01303 249656 Fax: 01303 220075
Email: graham.bingham@kentautopanels.co.uk Website: www.kentautopanels.co.uk
Address: Kent Auto Panels Ltd, Shorncliffe Motor Park, Ross Way, Folkestone, Kent CT20 3UJ

Stand 56 & 57: Techmobility Sussex
Specialising in vehicle adaptations for passengers and drivers. We fit hand controls, hoists and many other adaptations. Techmobility Sussex have full Motability Accreditation and a mobile service covering the South East of England and London.
Contact: Ryan Walker
Address: Unit 1, Crosspost Industrial Estate, Bolnet, West Sussex RH17 5QU.
Telephone: 01444 882233 Fax: 01444 882800
Email: ryan@techmobility.co.uk Website: www.techmobility.co.uk

Stand 58 & 59: Park Home Leisure Ltd
Park Leisure is a Kent based playground and sports manufacturer. At last years show we launched a cost efficient DDA Roundabout, designed for mixed abilities and wheelchair play. Please visit us at the show and see our range of play equipment available.
Address: Unit 7, Fairview Industrial Estate, Ruckinge, Ashford, Kent TN26 2PL.
Telephone: 01233 733782.
Email: enquiries@parkleisure.com Website: www.parkleisure.com

Stand 60 & 61: Clarke Mobility Ltd
A private commercial company that buys and sells used wheelchair accessible vehicles. Has a stock of 100+ low mileage privately owned vehicles from 2-3 months old, catering for most needs. Demonstration and delivery included in package. Over 50 vehicles available for viewing in new, permanent display and sales centre.
Contact: Graham Clarke, Owner.
Address: Unit 1, Old Mill Lane, Aylesford, Nr Maidstone, Kent ME20 7DT.
Telephone: 01634 243596 Website: www.gfclarke.com

Stand 62 & 63: Gowrings Mobility
Suppliers of wheelchair accessible vehicles. All cars are converted to the unique Gowrings conversion standard including a lowered floor, lightweight ramp, 4-point wheelchair securing system, a personal seatbelt for the passenger, and safety tested for your peace of mind! Range includes; Citron Dispatch, Citroen Berlingro Multispace, Ford Connect, Vauxhall Zafira or Chrysler Voyager. Swivel Seats available, plus insurance and advice. Also second hand vehicles for sale including; Citroen Berlingo Multispace, Chrysler Grand Voyager 3.3 Auto and Renault Kangoo.
Contact: Steve Gerry Mobility Advisor. Telephone Low-Call@: 0845 608 8020 or Write to: Gowrings Mobility, Bone Lane, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 5UE.
Email: sgerry@gowringsmobility.co.uk Website: www.gowringsmobility.co.uk

Stadium & Track Area

Barbeque & Sports Taster Sessions
Julie Rose staff will be hosting the barbeque for exhibitors and visitors for the festival.
Located by the stadium track. Contact : Julie Rose Stadium 01233 613131.
Sports to include:
Cycling, Disability Football including Powered Wheelchair Football, Zone Hockey, Wheelchair Fencing, Powerlifting, Boccia, Athletics and Basketball. Goodie Bags for all those that take part in the sport taster sessions!!
Contact: Mike Bishop, Sports Development Manager for Disabled People.
Address: 17 Kings Hill Avenue, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4UL. Phone: 01732 525389.
Additionally there is Face Painting and a Bouncy Castle for the children.

Kent Sports Development Unit work in partnership with a host of other organisations and provide information, advice and guidance on issues including facility development, school sport, club development, and includes Kent Active Sports, Kent Sports Volunteer Project.

The Kent Sports Development Manager for Disabled People works to promote mainstream sports opportunities, promote the development of multi and single sports opportunities for disabled people and to promote disability sport. If you would like to find out more about sport opportunities in Kent please visit us on stand 23, or contact Michael Bishop, Sports Development Manager for disabled people on 01732 525389 or E-mail: mike.bishop@kent.gov.uk

Kent Outdoor Pursuits Disability Project

This project exits to enable disabled people to access a range of outdoor pursuits opportunities in Kent. Sports include archery, cycling, canoeing, sailing, climbing, and access to countryside. The team consists of a full-time co-ordinator, a support officer and dedicated disability sports coaches

Information on this project is available on the Kent Sports Development Unit stand (see program for details) or contact Paul Panton: 01732 525433 or E-mail: paul.panton@kent.gov.uk

Founded in 1992. A 'user' led organisation of disabled people, providing help, information, equipment and support to Kent wheelchair users and their enablers. Facilitaties the NHS Countywide Wheelchair User Group covering the six wheelchair assessment centres in Kent. Also run the local Access Group, Shepway Access Matters covering the Shepway District Council area. Access Issues E-mail contact: wugaccess@aol.com
For more information contact: 01303 226500 or E-mail: wchairuser@aol.com
Our website also offers a range of information on many aspects of wheelchair provision. Website: www.wheelchairusers.org.uk

Within Ashford Borough Council lies the Cultural Projects Team. This consists of a Sports, Arts, Youth and Football Development Officer.

We work on a variety of projects and initiatives that cater for the needs of our communities for all ages and abilities. Within the sports development areas that are covered include, the Active Sports Programme, encouraging healthy and active lifestyles for Older People, facility and club development, holiday courses, after school clubs and sport specific development programmes.

The event today, it is hoped, will help to further develop sporting opportunities for people with a disability whether it be establishing new clubs or just generally finding out what is already available in the borough.

For more information or to talk through any ideas that you might have, please contact Jennie Parker, Sports Officer, Ashford BC on 01233 330232 or E-mail: jennie.parker@ashford.gov.uk

Volunteers will be available throughout the Stadium, selling raffle tickets (look out for their "Festival of Mobility and Sport T-shirts). Winners will be drawn by our guest MC, Nicola Everett, from Invicta FM Radio, and prizes will be awarded by one of our celebrity guests

The prizes for the Raffle are as follows:

* 1 month free membership at Julie Rose Stadium
* 15inch portable FST Television
* Micro Hi-Fi
* Tefal 4 slice chrome/black Toaster

Borough & District Sports Development Officers

Ashford Borough Council Jennie Parker 01233 330232
Canterbury City Council
Dartford Borough Council Stephen Jefferson 01322 343524
Dover District Council Kelly Grossmith 01304 872450
Gravesham Borough Council Adrian Hickmott 01474 337322
Maidstone Borough Council Jacqueline Bryden 01622 602189
Medway Council
Sevenoaks District Council
Shepway District Council Wilbert Greaves 01303 852251
Swale Borough Council Elaine Solecki/Lisa Alexander 01795 417054
Thanet District Council Janine Marsh 01834 577032
Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council Beverly Emmerson 01732 876170
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

Kent Sports Development Unit

Mike Bishop Kent Sports Development Manager for Disabled People 01732 525389
Paul Panton Kent Outdoor Pursuits Disability Project 01732 525433

Other Useful Contacts

Allen Jones Kent Wheelchair User Group 01303 226500/258167
KIF Kent Information Federation 01474 364413
DISK Disability Information Services Kent 01303 226464
JRS Julie Rose Stadium 01233 613131

Interest in disability sports opportunities :-

I would like to know more about the following disability sports opportunities in my area :-

Name: ________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________

__________________________________________________

Telephone no: __________________________________

E-mail contact: __________________________________

Specific sports interested in: _______________________

__________________________________________________

Please either leave this slip at the Julie Rose Stadium Reception, or post to: -
Mr Michael Bishop
Kent Sports Development Unit
17, Kings Hill Avenue,
Kings Hill
West Malling
Kent. ME19 4UL

DIRECTIONS
From M20 Motorway (North or South) leave at junction 10, take the A2070 (Kennington Road) for about 1mile and Julie Rose Stadium is located on the right.
From East Kent and Canterbury take A28 (Ashford). Leave A28 at roundabout taking the 1st exit for the A2020 (Willesborough/Kennington road), continue for 1/4 mile over bridge and Stadium is located on the left.

Photos from the Festival of Mobility & Sport 2004, Click to enlarge