Activity and Therapy in the UK in Cornwall

Leisure facilities, recreation, rehabilitation and attractions are there to be enjoyed by everybody, regardless of impairment or age.

Accessible Britain

Packed with 180 inspiring days out, all reviewed by an enthusiastic and dedicated team of disabled visitors, the Rough Guide to Accessible Britain is an invaluable travel guide for anyone with accessibility needs.

2010 brought the Rough Guide to Accessible Britain Awards. Comprising 5 categories, including Best Family Venue and Readers’ Choice Venue, they showcase the exceptional attractions that make a day out as easy and enjoyable as it should be.

Highlights of the new edition of the Rough Guide to Accessible Britain include:

• Over 180 attractions and ideas for days out covered, including festivals, markets, bars, restaurants, sports arenas and events that are disability friendly.
• Reader Reviews by readers of the first edition of the Rough Guide to Accessible Britain.
• Things Not To Miss section highlighting the top five attractions in categories such as free, heritage, hidden, families and outdoors.
• Listings of useful organisations to make getting out and about even easier.

The book is FREE to Blue Badge holders by calling 0800 953 7070  or visitingwww.accessibleguide.co.uk 
– not available in the shops. Produced in association with Motability.

Free Cinema for Carers

Carers who look after a disabled person may be entitled to go to the cinema for free. The Cinema Exhibitors’ Association card (CEA) is a national scheme, however not all cinemas subscribe. To qualify for the card the person must be getting DLA and AA or registered blind, or the holder of a disabled persons rail card.

Application forms are available from participating cinemas (see below) or can be downloaded from www.ceacard.co.uk, or by calling 0845 123 1292.

BTCV Green Gyms

If gardening as a form of physical activity appeals to you or if you’re just looking for a way to connect more with the earth on a personal level, consider joining a Green Gym. Green Gyms provide a fun, socially interactive environment that offers a great way to get fit and connect with people in your community who are interested in doing something great for the planet.

BTCV is a conservation charity that runs Green Gyms, local programs whereby you are led through some warm-up exercises followed by conservation or gardening work at your own speed, with the guidance of a trained leader. Green Gyms are a great way to take care of yourself and the planet at the same time. According to BTCV’s website, “Physically active people are up to 50% less likely to suffer from a heart attack or stroke, but over 70% of us are not active enough to benefit.” You don’t need to be pumping iron all the time to lead an active lifestyle.

www.btcv.org.uk/greengym

Woodland Trust Woods

The Woodland Trust has over 1,000 woods across the UK covering more than 20,000 hectares (50,000 acres). Why not pack up a picnic and explore your local Woodland Trust wood? They are free to visit.

Woodland Guides

The Woodland Trust’s Exploring Woodland guides, in assoication with publisher Frances Lincoln, describe beautiful woods to visit in different regions and countries of the UK.

Fully illustrated with maps and photographs, these are essential for anyone who enjoys kicking up autumn leaves, likes to relax in the dappled shade of an ancient tree or loves catching the spring glory of carpets of bluebells.

Both public and privately-owned woods are featured and all are accessible. Colourfully written entries capture the wood’s atmosphere, describing historical features, seasonal interest, setting and wildlife to spot.

Woodland Trust Membership

The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity. We own and care for over 1,000 woods, covering 50,000 acres (20,000 hectares), virtually all of which are open for all to visit.

We have the support of 194,000 members who are crucial to our work. Their support helps us acquire and restore ancient woodland sites, fight to save woods under threat, campaign on important issues such as climate change, and create new woodland for wildlife and people to enjoy. 

Membership of the Woodland Trust costs from as little as £2.75 a month and every new member will receive a free tree dedicated in their name. Joining us is easy!

For every new member who joins, we can care for and protect half an acre of native woodland. Membership Sign up:

Freephone: 0800 026 9650

Email: membership@woodlandtrust.org.uk

Surfer’s Against Sewage

SAS represents all recreational water users in the UK, from surfers and sailors, through to bodyboarders and windsurfers. The campaigns protect the coastal environment for all to enjoy, and promote a clean and safe water environment for people to enjoy and practice a wide variety of sports that rely on these marine resources.

Membership and Shop Enquiries:                  01872 553001

Campaign Enquiries:                                    01872 555950

Fundraising and Sponsorship Enquiries:         01872 555945

www.sas.org.uk

Riding for the Disabled Association

RDA is proud to be celebrating over 40 years of delivering opportunities for therapy, achievement and enjoyment to people with disabilities. Founded as a National organisation in 1969, RDA now has 500 Member Groups across the UK – together, these Groups help 23,000 people to take part in riding, carriage driving and vaulting activities.

RDA gives individuals the opportunity to:

• Reach therapeutic goals
• Achieve their personal ambitions
• Combat social isolation
• Develop life skills
• Experience the outdoors
• Connect with animals

We recommend that you phone your Local County Chairman on 0845 450 7027 for further details on the groups in your area, volunteering or riding.

Please remember that our County Chairmen are also volunteers so if you can not contact them immediately please do try again.

www.riding-for-disabled.org.uk