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Project Location: Flintshire and Wrexham
Project Name: Venturing Out
Primary Target Group: People with physical & learning difficulties
Project Leader: Sarah Thomas, Groundwork Trust / Ymddiriedolaeth Groundwork
Contact Email: SarahH.Massey@groundwork.org.uk
Contact Telephone: 01978 757524 ex

Project summary

Groundwork Wrexham & Flintshire as the lead organisation for Mentro Allan in North East Wales has been awarded a grant of £250,000 from the Big Lottery Fund. CCW has also provided funding of £20,000 for activities within the project. The grant will be used to provide opportunities for people with learning and physical disabilities and their carers to engage in outdoor activities in the natural environment. A Project Coordinator and part–time Project Administration Assistant will be employed to work with beneficiaries from the target groups and the steering group to ensure that the project is successfully delivered and evaluated.

Project activities

Outdoor activities taking place in the natural environment which are suitable for people with a range of physical and learning disabilities and their carers.

The initial activities identified from the consultation included walking, cycling and gardening however these may change over the lifetime of the project in line with the needs and aspirations of the target beneficiaries.

Local partners

Flintshire County Council - FCC
Wrexham County Borough Council - WCBC
Association of Voluntary Organizations Wrexham – AVOW
Flintshire Local Voluntary Council – FLVC
Mencap Cymru
National Public Health Service
Sports Council for Wales
Local Disability Forum
Pedal Power Wrexham
Walkabout Wrexham & Flintshire
Private, voluntary and statutory organisations working with people with learning and physical disabilities and their carers
North East Wales Carers Information Service - NEWCIS

Kayaking Sessions - Wrexham
Sessions are appropriate for adults with learning or physical disabilities (16years +). Carers are also welcome to participate. Sessions are £1.50 each (carers free), and take place in Chirk & Plas Madoc Leisure Centres in Wrexham.

Please find information attached for booking details. Please take this opportunity to get involved in these activites and pass on this information to all appropriate individuals/groups who you feel may be interested



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