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LADPP NEWS
Latin American Disabled People’s Project News
July to September 2008
“Working with disabled Spanish & Portuguese speaking people living in London”
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EDITORIAL
Welcome to the third edition of our newsletter! On behalf of all the staff, volunteers and members of the Management Committee we warmly greet you hoping that you are enjoying the summertime, and we invite you to participate in all of our social and cultural activities that are planned for the next few months.
Throughout LADPP’s 18 years of service it has shown commitment and professionalism in its work thanks to all of the people and organisations that have been supporting the Project and assisting its growth and development.
On behalf of the Management Committee, staff, volunteers and users of the organisation we want to offer our sincere gratitude to “Lloyds TSB Foundation for England and Wales” for giving LADPP a grant for two years towards the advice project.
LADPP invites all of the organisations and individuals to continue supporting this marvellous work in favour of the disabled Spanish and Portuguese speaking community, their carers and family who live in London.
Jhon Marulanda
Strategic Development & Project Manager
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CONTENTS
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- Editorial |
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- Activities of the Advice and Health Project |
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- Activities of the User Development and Volunteer Project |
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We invite you to participate in all of the activities aimed at improving the personal growth and wellbeing of all of the members and users of LADPP!
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SOCIAL SERVICES ADVISORY WORKSHOPS
Don’t forget to take part in the upcoming workshops we have organised at our offices.
- 23/07/08 “Employment Support Allowance”
- 27/08/08“Right to Reside and Home Resident Test”
And how it influences access to social services.
- 10/09/08 “Housing Benefits and Council Tax Benefits”
- 24/09/08 “Community Care and Social Services”
- 29/10/08 “Employment Support Allowance”
- 26/11/08 “Disability Benefits and Work”
- 10/12/08 “Workshop Evaluation of Services”
We are pleased to inform the entire community, members and users of the advice project that we will have another sponsor from August, Lloyds TSB Foundation for England and Wales. We would like to thank them in advance for their continued faith in our professional and efficient work on behalf of the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking disabled community, their carers and families situated in London.
Thank you Lloyds TSB Foundation for England and Wales !!!
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ACTIVITIES OF THE HEALTH PROJECT
The Health Project invites you to take part in the following activities:
- 04/07/08 Photographic exhibition by the Support Group.
- 07/07/08 Talk on asthma and allergies.
- 31/07/08 Talk on fibromyalgia.
- 04/08/08 Stomach illnesses
- 11/08/08 Walk to the South Bank.
- 01/09/08 Healthy diets (including recipe tasting)
- 08/09/08 Diabetes UK
- 15/09/08 Brain haemorrhage
- 22/09/08 Arthritis UK
- 28/09/08 Nutrition.
Come and join the Support Group helping to strengthen the LADPP!!
- 18/08/08 LADPP Support Group and Befriending Project
- Sessions with the nurse will continue to be held on the last Thursday of each month.
- Complementary medicine workshops every second Friday.
- Healthy walks every second Monday.
- Body mass index, blood pressure and glucose levels will be measured every Monday.
- Anyone interested in finding out about their health problems and managing them can do so every Monday 2-4pm by prior appointment.
So come on, take part! It’s for your own physical, mental and emotional wellbeing!
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USER DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
“There is no greater happiness than the happiness you spread among others”.
Dear clients:
THE HEART OF LADPP BEATS BECAUSE OF YOU!!
We want to start thanking and praising the incomparable work of the LADPP volunteers, because without them, none of the activities you will see below would be possible.
We also want to share with you how happy it makes us that our clients are participating more and more in the activities we organise. I invite you to keep coming and discover the skills and qualities that we each have. And to those faces we still don’t know, please come to our offices.
Remember that your family members and carers are welcome to the activities.
5 August
HISTORIC TOUR OF LONDON II
We'll visit the Tower of London, Tower Bridge and the South Bank. The walk will be slow-paced with plenty of breaks so that everyone can take part!
Meeting point: LADPP offices at 12:30 pm (until 4:30 pm)
8 and 29 August
DAY AT MARGATE BEACH
Let’s all spend a fun day together on the beach with the staff, volunteers, clients and families of LADPP. Family members and carers welcome!
Price: £10 per person
Meeting point: LADPP offices at 8:45 am. We will get back at around 7:00 pm
13, 20 and 27 August, 3, 10 and 17 September
GROUP MUSIC, DANCE AND THEATRE LESSONS
After the successful “My Way” show in the Young Vic Theatre, we have decided to continue this marvellous project. The next performance will be on the 18th birthday of LADPP which is coming soon.
Meeting point: LADPP (from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm)
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The lessons were
a lot of fun!
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We all had a great time the day of the show....
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And at the toast afterwards! |
22 August
PICNIC IN GREENWICH
We’ll make the most of the summer with a delicious picnic in Greenwich. We’ll travel by boat and see the most beautiful places in London.
Meeting point: LADPP (from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm)
29 July /12, 26 August /9 and 23 September
LATIN GARDENING CLUB
Come and see how the plants, flowers and fruit trees we’ve been sewing are growing and learn how to do it yourself too!
Meeting point: LADPP (from 12:30pm to 4:30 pm)
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We have been planting... |
beans, peanuts, potatoes... a little of everything, and watching them grow
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With Fabrice, who has taught us so much
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2 September
DAY AT THE SWIMMING POOL
For swimming and relaxation. Come along!
10 September
ART IN THE PARK AT HYDE PARK CORNER
Discover the painter within you in this activity and submerse yourself in the world of colour, nature and watercolours
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16 September
BEAUTY AND RELAXATION DAY
Re-discover your inner and outer beauty at a day of massage, makeup, manicures and hairstyling.
18-20-21 August
Photography workshop
16 September 2008:12 pm – 5 pm
“Independent Life” Festival with Southwark Council
PERSONAL GROWTH AND MENTAL HEALTH WORKSHOPS
Pamper your soul and feed your mind with positive thoughts. Rediscover your potential and learn how to manage your emotions, be they pain, stress, anger or sadness.
All sessions will take place at the LADPP offices from 10:45 am to 1:15 pm
Introduction to mental health: How to maintain a healthy, sane mind
29 August
The path to rediscovery: Knowing myself and my great potential (Session 1)
12 September
The path to rediscovery: Knowing myself and my great potential (Session 2)
19 September
Learning how to handle stress (Session 1)
26 de September
Learning how to handle stress (Session 2)
ENGLISH CLASSES
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday morning (until September). Speak with James to find out your level. (Beginners: 10:00 am, intermediate/advanced 11:00 am)
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ONE-TO-ONE COMPUTER CLASSES
For more information please contact Camila or Cristina
ADVISORY ASSISTANCE FOR THE “LIFE IN THE UK” TEST
If you need advice please speak to Camila or Cristina
HOW TO HAVE HEALTHY HAIR.
Sessions every second Monday morning.
DRAMATHERAPY
Every Tuesday (26 August, 2 September, 9 September, 16 September, 23 September, 30 September, 7 October, 14 October, 21 October and 28 October)
From 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm (Spanish speakers)
From 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm (Portuguese speakers)
Come on!! Take part for your own wellbeing and the wellbeing of everyone around you!!!
Visit to “Hampton Court Palace” on 15/07/08
For more information, suggestions and comments, please contact Camila, Mariana, Cristina.
We would like to remind all users to renew their subscription!
Thank you to the Walworth Community Council Fund for its sponsorship of our sociocultural summer activities!!
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PO Box 43412 London SE17 3WZ Tel: 020 7793 8399 Fax: 020 7793 1599
Email: ladpp@ladpp.org.uk Website: www.ladpp.org.uk |
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