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Collect of articles, updates and resources shared by the You're Welcome team.
Surviving Tough Times
Being human means that things don’t always go as planned and we all have times in our lives that can seem pretty tough. I’d like to use some of my personal experiences to bring you my top tips for getting through the rough patches. Keep your Hobbies Close Whatever your interest, doing things you enjoy […]
› Read moreNational Learning Disabilities Week: Tips from Parents
Welcome to our top tips blog for Learning Disabilities Week. This annual campaign is run by the UK charity MENCAP, celebrating disabled children and adults who have a learning difficulty or cognitive impairment. The campaign recognises their strengths and value as members of our society and highlights the rights of all disabled children and adults […]
› Read moreBuying Gifts the You’re Welcome Way
Although it’s nice to give our loved ones gifts, it’s far from easy. People I know well are usually the ones I buy for first because I have the perfect present in mind. And then there are those people who say ‘I don’t know’ when asked what they’d like for a birthday or Christmas present. […]
› Read moreAudio Description Brought the Stage to Life
If spending an afternoon in front row seats at the theatre is your kind of heaven, imagine how excited I was to find out that the show I was going to see would also be accessible to me. Last Thursday I went to see Hairspray at The Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham. Perhaps it’s because I’m […]
› Read moreCelebrating Inclusive Dance in Gloucestershire
It’s International Dance Day! We have some great inclusive dance clubs around Gloucestershire, so we thought we’d celebrate by telling you a bit about the one we’ve got on You’re Welcome. They are all passionate about providing inclusive dance opportunities so that everyone can take part and enjoy dancing. Spiral Dance Studio aims to ‘provide […]
› Read moreKingfisher Treasure Seekers
In these uncertain times, the idea of stumbling across an organisation that helps people become the best version of themselves sounds very appealing. Turning onto Westgate Street in Gloucester will take me to just the place: the home of Kingfisher Treasure Seekers. Eight years on from the day they opened their doors, this social enterprise […]
› Read morePara Athletics showcase
“If there’s no song and dance made, people are accepted.” Meet Bob Purcell, the athletics coach who keeps everyone on track. For the past ten years, Bob has managed the Blackbridge Athletics Track in Gloucester. A sprinter at school, he studied Strength and Conditioning but moved away from sport as he grew up. He […]
› Read moreLives of Colour
On these dark, autumnal days, it feels good to find a charity called Lives of Colour. When I spoke to its founder Florence Nyasmo-Thomas, I was struck by her warmth, passion, and her vibrantly colourful persona. Two pages of scribbled notes later, I felt we had only talked about a small part of the work […]
› Read moreShowcasing Allsorts
Today we are focusing on Allsorts Gloucestershire, a friendly charity that provides activities for children and young people with additional needs and support for their families. The Stroud-based organisation runs regular groups for parents to meet and share experiences, a lending library packed with toys for children to borrow and a range of sports and […]
› Read more“It’s about what I can do with the privilege I have.”
When Accessible Yoga with Sarah found out about You’re Welcome, they leapt at the chance to sign up. They’ve created a fantastically detailed profile, and are quick to keep people updated with what they offer. As part of National Inclusion week, I spoke to Sarah to find out what it is that drives her passion […]
› Read moreAn inclusive Christmas
I love Christmas. The smell of the Christmas tree, wood fires, mince pies, and the dinner cooking … the spicy taste of mulled wine … the sounds of carol singers, Christmas choirs, paper rustling and bells jingling. It’s a busy time. Shops are crowded and there’s lots to be done in the run up to […]
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