Monthly Archives: October 2011
Hopes high over plan for new Norwich community centre
The Silver Rooms in Silver Road, in north city, are owned by Norfolk County Council and currently used to provide a club for elderly people.
Olly Day brings some smiles to Hilda Bullen and Ian Gibson at the Silver Rooms open day on Sunday. Photo: Bill Smith
by DAN GRIMMER Monday, October 10, 2011
6.30 AM
Campaigners battling to create a new community centre in Norwich have given families a taste of what might be on offer if they succeed in their efforts.
The Silver Rooms in Silver Road, in north city, are owned by Norfolk County Council and currently used to provide a club for elderly people.
It is World Mental Health Day today – lets stop the Gap!
World Mental Health Day
10 October 2011
World Mental Health Day raises public awareness about mental health issues. The day promotes open discussion of mental disorders, and investments in prevention, promotion and treatment services. The treatment gap for mental, neurological and substance use disorders is formidable especially in poor resource countries.
Please help Aberdeen get more wheelchairs and scooters
Disability charity chasing more mobility scooters
Shopmobility Aberdeen hoping to benefit from RBS CommunityForce initiative.
By Danny Law 08 October 2011 09:00 BST
Help: Shopmobility Aberdeen provide scooters and wheelchairs for people with limited mobility.
An Aberdeen disability charity wants to extend its services with the help of a £6000 grant.
Shopmobility Aberdeen lends powered and manual wheelchairs and scooters for use throughout the city centre to people who have long-term disabilities or illnesses.
