Event title: Unrest (A journey about ME)
Venue: Kinokulture Cinema, 9 Arthur Street, Oswestry SY11 1JN
Weblink: www.kinokulture.org.uk
Name: Kinokulture
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01691 238167
Event description: Unrest tells the story of Director, Jennifer Brea, a journalist and academic studying for a PhD at Harvard when, months before her wedding, she became progressively ill, losing the ability to even sit in a wheelchair. When told by doctors it was “all in her head,” her response was to start filming from her bed, gradually collaborating with film crews in the UK and around the globe to shed light on the world inhabited by millions of patients that medicine forgot.

Unrest is a multi-plaform project. It includes a Sundance award-winning feature documentary and a VR experience.The VR experience is created and produced by members of the award-winning team behind Notes on Blindness:Into Darkness.

Click here for trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvK5s9BNLzA

Tickets: £7.00 Adult/£5.00 Under 16\’s
Book online: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/date/397866

Event title: First Click-A beginner’s introduction to using a computer.
Venue: See Content for venues
Name: Telford band Wrekin Libraries
Email: N/A
Telephone: N/A
Event description: Do you know someone who needs help using a computer? Our First Click course is two sessions (each 2 hours long) that will run on consecutive weeks and is aimed at complete beginners to computers. Courses will cover how to use use a mouse and keyboard, basic word processing, searching the Internet and emailing.

Madeley Library, Madeley TF7 5BB

• Friday 3rd November and Friday 10th November 10.30 am – 12.30 pm

Newport Library, Newport, 53-55 High Street, Newport TF10 7AT

• Thursday 16th November  and Thursday 23rd November 14.00-16.00

Oakengates Library (Community Room),  4-5 Limes Road, Telford TF2 6EP

• Thursday 30th November and Thursday 7th December 1030-1230

Click here to book on the course you would like do: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/telford-amp-wrekin-libraries-10043874392

Shropshire Council is encouraging people to have their say on the updated proposals for the Shrewsbury North West Relief Road. This is a very short consultation of 3 weeks, it closes on 8th November.

To find out more about the proposals click here: (https://shropshire.gov.uk/news/2017/10/shrewsbury-north-west-relief-road-find-out-the-latest-and-have-your-say/)

To take part in the survey click here: https://new.shropshire.gov.uk/get-involved/shrewsbury-north-west-relief-road-public-consultation-2017/

If you know of someone unable to access the plans online or you would rather see a paper copy, they are available to view at Shirehall in Shrewsbury, or the Shrewsbury Community Hub, 1A Castle Gates (http://new.shropshire.gov.uk/customer-services/find-a-customer-service-point/shrewsbury-community-hub/), where you’ll also be able to fill in a paper survey.

We would like to remind our members that with winter not that far away, there are important things we need to be doing ie Having a flu injection as well as ensuring our homes are warm enough for the colder days ahead.

Health organisations across the county are urging those with underlying health conditions to stay well this winter by protecting themselves against flu.

How to protect against flu: The flu jab is free of charge for people who have a long-term health condition such as: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), bronchitis or emphysema, diabetes; heart, kidney or liver disease, or have suffered a stroke.

Flu on top of health conditions like these can easily develop into something very serious and could cause serious complications such as pneumonia. The quick and simple flu vaccination will help reduce the risk of serious illness, hospitalisation and even death amongst those most at risk. This link will tell you more: http://shropshire.gov.uk/news/2017/10/long-term-health-condition/

Carers: If you look after someone who is elderly or has a disability and they cannot manage without your help, you too should have a flu jab. Click here for more information. http://shropshire.gov.uk/news/2017/10/flu-vaccination-carers/

To keep well, it is important we keep warm too. 

Shropshire Council recently re-tendered the Keep Shropshire Warm service, to provide a free & impartial affordable warmth service across the County. Marches Energy Agency (MEA) will run the service in partnership with the Council. This “Keep Shropshire Warm” poster tells you more about how to get Free and Impartial Energy Advice (call Keep Shropshire Warm on 0800 112 3743 or via  [email protected]) , Heating and Insulation Grants as well as Age UK Energy Checks.

Click here for details: Keep Shropshire Warm – Sep 17 (1)

All sessions are FREE unless otherwise stated.

Oswestry Group meets on Wednesday 1st November from 10 am to 12 noon at Oswestry Library Arthur Street, Oswestry SY11 1JN

Today we will be collating together our  Christmas Lunch pre-orders and deposits before having a game of Boccia.   I can confirm that Mile End Golf Club are able to do the Nut Roast as requested.

Lin Stapley will be bringing her Christmas items along that can be purchased. All monies raised will go to the Guide Dogs.

Ludlow Group meets on Monday 13th November at 10.30 am -12.30 pm at St Peters Church, Henley Road, Ludlow SY8 1QZ

We will be enjoying a session with Lesley from Scrappies.

Christmas Lunch has been booked at The Pea Green Café for Tuesday 12th December, arrival at 12 noon to dine at 12:30pm   Can you bring along your Christmas Meal food choice along with your non-refundable £5 deposit, please.  Please note the vegetarian choice for both menus is Butternut Squash Nut Roast.

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Shrewsbury Cycling at Sundorne Sports Village, -Wednesday 15th November from 10.30 am to 11.30 am

We will be having our cycling session at Sundorne Sports Village, Sundorne, Shrewsbury SY1 4RQ

The Christmas meal will be at the Lion Hotel, on Monday 11th December 2017.  If you can plan on arriving for 12 noon to dine at 12:30.  If you can all give Julie your £10 deposit, along with your food choice (if you have not already sent this in).  You will be in a private room, so plenty of space for everyone.  They want to make you all aware that there is about 4/5 steps to go to the toilet.

Shrewsbury group meets on Monday 27th November at The Roy Fletcher Centre, 12-17 Cross Hill, Shrewsbury, SY11 JE 2 pm -4 pm

We will be joined by Sally, who will be doing a craft session. 

The Christmas meal will be at the Lion Hotel, on Monday 11th December 2017.  If you can plan on arriving for 12 noon to dine at 12:30.  If you can all have you £10 deposit, along with your food choice (if you have not already sent this in).  You will be in a private room, so plenty of space for everyone.  They want to make you all aware that there is about 4/5 steps to go to the toilet. 

If you need any more information on anything above please do contact Susann Mitchell on 01743 342163 or by email [email protected]

As soon as the increase in parking charges at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital were announced we felt it important to share with you on this website as these increases will affect many of our members, families and friends. Healthwatch Shropshire would like to hear from you about your experience of getting to our local hospitals.

Brian, Information Officer at Healthwatch Shropshire told SDN “Getting to hospital for outpatient appointments, regular treatment and visiting relatives is in the spotlight at the moment. Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital trust have announced a rise in car parking charges at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital. Community transport schemes are facing an uncertain future with national discussions of changes to licensing. Hospital non-emergency transport services are under pressure from increasing demand and budget constraints.

He continues “Do you use community transport or hospital transport? How was your experience? How will the increased car parking charges affect you?

The local independent health and social care consumer champion, Healthwatch Shropshire, is asking the people of Shropshire to share their experiences of getting to and from hospitals so these can be fed into the debate”.

SDN encourages you to tell Healthwatch how it is for you and your friends and family. You can do this by contacting Healthwatch Shropshire either by telephoning 01743 237884 or emailing [email protected] or by using Web form: http://www.healthwatchshropshire.co.uk/content/speak-out

Event title: Autonomy “Kick About” Sessions
Venue: Lythwood Sports Complex, Bayston Hill SY3 0LY
Name: Autonomy Self Help Group
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01743 821363
Event description: There is a small fee for these sessions which are full of fun & relaxed. They are open to all abilities, men and women. Participants just need to be aged 16 or above, and on the autistic spectrum (diagnosed or un-diagnosed).

We are looking for more members. For information on what time sessions end, help with transport or any other questions please call 01743 821363 or email [email protected]

Poster: AutonomyFC Poster – Autumn 2017

Event title: Friendly Hour at Sainsbury’s (Telford Forge Store)
Venue: Sainsbury’s at Telford Forge Retail Park, Colliers Way, Telford TF3 4AG
Name: Sainsbury’s Telford Forge Store
Email: N/A
Telephone: N/A
Event description: Sainsbury’s at Telford Forge Retail Park will have a “Friendly Hour” between 9.30 am and 10.30 am today. While lights can not be dimmed, there will be no tannoy announcements and no music. It will be quieter with No roll cages on shop floor to cause noise.

Sandra and Margaret PR Ambassadors with support from the store Manager have been working on this new initiative after the success of “Autism Hour” in October.

If you would appreciate a quieter time to shop, this is your opportunity. Staff will be on hand to help should you need it.

Sandra and Margaret PR Ambassadors at Sainsbury’s Telford Forge store, with support from the Store Manager and staff are launching a special time in store called “Friendly Hour”.

“Friendly Hour” will start on Monday 6th November and take place on the first Monday of each month (except for January 2018) from 9.30 am to 10.30 am. Anyone who would appreciate a quieter time to shop may like to take up this opportunity.  While lights can not be dimmed, there will be no tannoy announcements and no music. It will be quieter with No roll cages on shop floor to cause noise.

Note this is an initiative by the PR Ambassadors at this particular store and is not available at other stores. Watch this space for more information.

Event title: Albrighton Wise and Well Event
Venue: The Red House, High Street, Albrighton, WV7 3LU
Name: Shropshire RCC
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01743 342162
Event description: Coffee, Cake & Healthy Information will be available this morning at this “drop in” event at The Red House, High Street, Albrighton, WV7 3LU,

Come along to a FREE coffee morning, which promises to be of interest to anyone who wishes to learn more about health and wellbeing, whether that is for themselves or a family member.

Click on poster: Albrighton W&W Leaflet – 3rd Nov 17

Information and advice will be available from/ on:

• Cheaper Energy Bills
• Local Social Groups
• Having a Fitness MOT
• Having Hearing Aid Check
• DiabetesUK
• Falls Preventon
• Avoiding Scams
• Parkinson’s
• Support for Carers

Shropshire Disability Network will be there with information including our work in delivering Safe Place Shropshire throughout the county. 

This event is supported by Shropshire Council and facilitated by Shropshire RCC.