If you’re looking for something to do this summer, have a look at the listings below and check out our Do What You Want Directory www.dowhatyouwant.orgor contact our Information Team on 01332 299449 or email info@disabilitydirect.com. 

If you have a suitable event you would like to share, please get in contact by calling 01332 299449 or email info@disabilitydirect.com

We will be out in the community with activities and information stands, and are always happy to take questions.

Tuesday

Drop in Information and Advice Stand in the Market Hall, Cathedral Quarter, Derby.  11am to 4pm.

A drop in Information and Advice stand for disabled people, older people and carers.  Members of our Information Team will be in the Market Hall to take your questions and tell you what free services we have on offer, including benefit form filling, seated yoga, independent living, access and much more!

Craft & Crotchet Afternoon at the Age UK 50+ Wellbeing Centre, Eagle Market, Derby.  1.30pm to 2.45pm.

Learn to crotchet, make crafts and meet new friends.  Beginners and advanced welcome.

Costs £2 for materials.  Call Age UK for more information on 01332 343232.

Indian Classical Dance by Surtal Arts at the Quad, Derby Market Place.  2.30pm to 5pm.

£5 pp/hr (1 hour to be negotiated with the artist).  For more information contact Gopa Nath on 07861703508 or info@surtalarts.co.uk.

Trampolining at Springwood Leisure Centre, Springwood Drive, Oakwood, Derby.  4pm to 6pm.

Part of the Just Fun summer activities for disabled 11-19 year olds in Derby City.

There are 12 places available, so to book a place contact Will Mackenzie on 01332 299449 or email Will.Mackenzie@disabilitydirect.com

Wednesday

Age UK Big Derby Knitathon 2012 in the Eagle Market and Market Hall.  10am to 4pm.

Enter your team of four knitters for the Age UK Derby and Derbyshire BIG DERBY KNITATHON 2012 fundraising event.

 If you have a knitting group or have friends who knit and can put a team of four people together and up for the challenge please contact:

Ray Gumbley       @ Age UK Derby and Derbyshire 01332 343232

John Sallis             @ Strand Wools /Hook And Eye 01332 365910/381744

Marie Hendley     @ Habiknit Derby 01332 206764

Maureen Haslam @ Elegance  01332 382292

 If you cannot get a team together but would still like to take part please contact us as we may have a team of knitters who are short of a person looking for members to join them.

Youth Bollywood for beginners (ages 5-16) by Surtal Arts at Guru Ravidass Community Centre (GRC), Brunswick Street, Derby, DE23 9PT.  5.30pm.

£4 pp, £5 non members.  For more information contact Gopa Nath on 07861703508 orinfo@surtalarts.co.uk.

Youth Bollywood for intermediate (ages 13-25) by Surtal Arts at Guru Ravidass Community Centre (GRC), Brunswick Street, Derby, DE23 9PT.  6.30pm.

£4 pp, £5 non members.  For more information contact Gopa Nath on 07861703508 orinfo@surtalarts.co.uk.

Bollywood Zumba (women and girls only, age 9 to 90) by Surtal Arts at Guru Ravidass Community Centre (GRC), Brunswick Street, Derby, DE23 9PT.  6.30pm.

This is a fun class where you dance to popular Bollywood music.

£3 pp, £4 non members.  For more information contact Gopa Nath on 07861703508 orinfo@surtalarts.co.uk.

Thursday

Age UK Friendship Group at the Age UK 50+ Wellbeing Centre, in the Eagle Market, Derby.  10.30am to 12.30pm.

Come in, have a cup of tea, make friends and have a laugh and a chat!

£2 for the session.  For more information call 01332 343232.

Relationship Workshop at the Disability Direct Enterprise Centre, 20 Royal Scot Road, Pride Park, Derby.  1pm to 2pm.

This workshop is for disabled 16-19 year olds living in Derby City only, as part of the Just Fun Summer activities programme.

There are 20 places available, so to book a place contact Will Mackenzie on 01332 299449 or emailWill.Mackenzie@disabilitydirect.com

Olympic Party at the Disability Direct Enterprise Centre, 20 Royal Scot Road, Pride Park, Derby.  12pm to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm.

Come and celebrate the Olympics with friends and family at Disability Direct.

Watch the big screen projection of the Olympics, enjoy some snacks and drinks and have the opportunity to have your photograph taken withthe Olympic Torches.

Staring special Guests - Olympic Torch Bearers George Coppen and Leon Taylor!!!

For more information contact Will Mackenzie on 01332 299449 or emailWill.Mackenzie@disabilitydirect.com

Friday

Yoga classes at the Disability Direct Enterprise Centre, 20 Royal Scot Road, Pride Park, Derby, DE24 8AJ.  10am to 11.30pm.

Fiona leads a seated yoga class, with the choice of using a mat every Friday.  There is a minimum donation of £2 for the session.  Book a place now by calling 01332 299449.

Wheelchair Basketball with Derby Wheelblazers, at the Johnson Building, Locomotive Way, Pride Park, Derby, DE24 8PU.  1pm to 3pm.

Part of the Just Fun summer activities for disabled 11-19 year olds in Derby City.

There are 20 places available, so to book a place contact Will Mackenzie on 01332 299449 or emailWill.Mackenzie@disabilitydirect.com

If you are unable to make it to any of the events listed above, and would like some more information you can contact us as follows:

Phone: 01332 299449

Typetalk: 18001 01332 299449

Email: info@disabilitydirect.com

We are open Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm, closing at 4.30pm on Fridays.