Latest news from the Play and Leisure team

Anne Milton praises Disability Challengers!

Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Public Health and Guildford MP, Anne Milton, recently praised Challengers in the House of Commons.  She made the comments during a debate around Health Services for Disabled Children, taking place on the 15th December 2011. 

Anne said ‘I should take this opportunity to commend the work of Disability Challengers in my area, which is well supported by people locally and offers an invaluable service to parents.'

Laura Sercombe, CEO of Disability Challengers said: “We were very proud to be mentioned in the House of Commons recently when our MP, Anne Milton made reference to the work of Challengers. We know we couldn’t do what we do without the support of the local community and we know it makes a difference to the children we help and their families but it was fabulous to have such public recognition. Thank you Anne.”

Congratulations to the Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey Sarah Goad JP!

Disability Challengers is delighted to be able to congratulate The Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey, Sarah Goad JP on her appointment as a DCVO by The Queen in the New Years Honours List 2012. The honour is given by the Queen to people who have served her or the Monarchy in a personal way. The team at Challengers is grateful for the support that Dame Sarah offers as Patron of the organisation which recognises the 14 years she has served as Lord-Lieutenant. During this time she has worked extensively to help the voluntary and faith sectors as well as supporting the armed forces.  

Swim Club - lessons for disabled children
Swim Club is back on! With our very own Challengers swim teachers running sessions every week at Surrey sport Park - call Challengers 01483 230 939 to book.

Challengers in Hampshire
We are running Activity Weekends and starting a youth scheme in Basingstoke. For more information call us 01483 230 939.

Spaces at Challengers Guildford After School Club
We have spaces at the Guildford and Farnham After School Clubs. We pickup from Pond Meadow, Ridgeway, The Abbey, Samuel Cody and Henry Tyndale Schools. The clubs run 3.30pm – 6pm every night in the term time – call 01483 230 939 to book.

More to do for young adults at Challengers
We are increasing the number of sessions at the Guildford Young Adult Scheme, in every holiday and Saturday. The scheme is for young people age 18 – 25 and every day we’ll be going out on great trips like visiting the London Eye, Imax Cinema, going for pub lunches, to the seaside, bowling and much more. There are spaces every day for young people who need one-to-one support. To book call 01483 230 939.

Couldn't do it without...
Disability Challengers work with Surrey County Council, Guildford Borough Council and Hampshire County Council all year round to plan and co-ordinate the work we do. Surrey, Guildford and Hampshire also contribute funding to Disability Challengers.