Yes, it’s Learning Disability Week and there’s plenty happening to get involved in! Here’s a flavour of what’s happening this week…

Aspire have some events running all week, as has ECHO:


Monday 17th June
ECHO’s About Face present their hate crime production “Someone else’s train” by followed by a workshop at the Aspire Hub

Tuesday 18th June
Health – Aspire Community Hub: From 10am. Information stands/activities with the LD Health Teams: OTs, SaLT, LD Nurses, Taurus Healthcare
2.00pm – 3.00pm Aspire Drama Group Mini Production (please note this is repeated on Friday the Courtyard Theatre)

Meanwhile, on Tuesday Radio ECHO begin their series of interviews with local election candidates, asking what they will do to improve the lives of people with disabilities if elected. Today they interview sitting MP Bill Wiggin. To listen, go to Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84400220052…
Meeting ID: 844 0022 0052
Passcode: 417719
From 1.30pm

Wednesday 19th June
Open Day – Aspire Growing
From 10am. Come along and enjoy scones, with cream and jam in our garden space. Have a look around (weather hopefully permitting!) Please note there is a small charge for the scones.
Family/Carer Group with Ian and Barbara. All welcome, not just those who have support from Aspire.

Also, ECHO LifeLinks and Cooking with Company have a coffee morning on Wednesday with a raffle and items to sell, 11 – 1pm. Belmont Community Centre, Eastholme Ave, Belmont, Hereford HR2 7UQ

Thursday 20th June
Being Heard – Aspire Community Hub
Our News Our Views 10th Birthday Celebrations

Friday 21st June
Drama and Music – in partnership with The Courtyard Theatre
1.30pm – 2.30pm Aspire Drama Group – mini production (Tickets booked via the Community Hub)
3.30pm – 5.00pm Joy Club – Adult Inclusive Rave (Please note this has a ticket price of £5, and requires booking direct with the Courtyard)
https://www.courtyard.org.uk/…/joy-club-inclusive…/

Also, ECHO LifeLinks are having a coffee morning with raffle, tombola, and items to sell, 11am – 1.00pm, Hampton Park Church, Hampton Dene Rd, Tupsley, Hereford HR1 1UJ

For details about events at Aspire Hub, go to https://aspireliving.org.uk/contact/
For ECHO events, call the office on 01568 620307