IMPACTing on Worksop and Newark

Up to 25 people attended each of the IMPACT events recently held in Worksop and Newark.

Activities for the days included a Dance class, Storytelling group and a Pottery group, all of which were greatly enjoyed. A lady from the Pottery group commented that it was it was good to do something in which you didn't necessarily need to use your eyes.

As part of the IMPACT day we also held our discussion groups in the afternoon and through these we are beginning to build a picture of what services, support and activities are needed in the north of the County.

Worksop locals were also treated to a visit from Dave Stuttard, a St Dunstaner who has been busy in Ghana providing clean water to local villages. He talked to the group about how his sight impairment still enables him to remain independent and that it is important to not be inhibited by your disability.

Thanks to all of you who have joined in and given us your ideas and opinions.

Thanks also to Sandy Bywater who delivered the Pottery session, Pete Davis, the Storyteller from Nottingham Storytellers and Sheena from Everydance based in Sheffield.

Goalball Sports Event

Is it time to put those New Years Resolutions into action? Get fit, lose weight, try something new and meet new people? Nottinghamshire Royal Society for the Blind is offering you the chance to do all this by hosting a FREE one-day taster Goalball event on Saturday 16^th February 2008 at Djanlogy College, Nottingham.

Goalball is a three-a-side team game developed for visually impaired players. The game is played indoors with a ball which contains internal bells. All players wear eyeshades to ensure that everyone plays on an equal sight level.

This fun and exciting event is open to all visually impaired people from Nottinghamshire. The day will start with training from a qualified Goalball coach and development officer from British Blind Sport. All equipment will be provided and we can help with transport.

After a nice long lunch, involving a chance to discuss your ideas for the future of sports and activities at NRSB, you will then have a chance to put your newly learned skills to the test in a short Goalball tournament.

If you’re interested in coming along please contact Natalie on 0115 9706806 or email impact@nrsb.org.uk