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Learning disabilities week events calendar

Find out what is happening during learning disabilities week 17 to 23 June 2024

Learning Disability Week is taking place 17 to 23 June 2024. Here are some of the fun events being held during the week

Date and Time Activity Venue More Details
Monday 17 June 1pm to 4pm Craft and Woodworking afternoon Turning Heads, Windsor House, Lime Avenue, Torquay, TQ2 5EJ

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Turning Heads will be running a craft and woodworking event at their new Skills Centre.
Tuesday 18 June 1:30pm to 3pm Cost: £3 ‘Do you see me?’ Fashion Show and afternoon tea Paignton Parish Church Hall, Church Street, Paignton, TQ3 3AQ

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Join Co-Ordni8 and SPACE for a fashion show and afternoon tea. There will also be clothes for sale on the day. Any money raised will go to the British Heart Foundation Shop in Torquay.
Every Wednesday 7pm to 10pm Cost: £3 (includes raffle ticket) Summon Bonum Support & Care Disco Night Boots & Laces, Marnham Road, Torquay, TQ1 3QW

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Come and have some fun at the popular weekly disco! This event is run by Summon Bonum and is supported by Torquay United.
Wednesday 19 June 10am to 2pm Sports Taster Sessions Barton Cricket Club, Barton Road, TQ2 7NY

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Drop in and have a chat with SPACE about the range of sport and social options they have to offer. Have a go at Football, Skittles, Basketball and lots more!
Thursday 20 June 10am to 2:30pm Hollacombe Music Festival Day Hollacombe CRC, 386 Torquay Road, Paignton, TQ3 2DW

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Parents and local services are invited to come along to Hollacombe’s Music Festival Day. There will be a singer, disco, bubble fairy and an ice cream van. Remember to wear your best festival clothes and let’s cross our fingers for the sunshine!
Thursday 20 June 2pm to 4pm Meet the Podiatry Team Castle Circus Health Centre, Abbey Road, Torquay, TQ2 5YH

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Drop in and meet the Podiatry Team. Have a look at their clinics, some of the equipment they use, and get some top tips on how to look after your feet!
Saturday 22 June and Sunday 23 June Meet the Disabled Sailing Association (DSA) 2024 Torquay Town Dock Marina Gate

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Come and meet the skippers and crew, take a look around one of their yachts, and find out more about how the DSA offers sailing for the disabled.