Tag Archives: Scotland

What is Wrong with ME? gives a candid mother’s eye view of teenage ME

May 9, 2013   Carers, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Scotland

Scottish Parliament to host ME awareness event

Published on 09/05/2013 14:46

The Scottish Parliament will be the venue for an awareness event for Myalgic Encephalomyeltis (ME) on Wednesday, May 15.

Merryn Fergusson, whose book What is Wrong with ME? gives a candid mother’s eye view of teenage ME, will be the keynote speaker.

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Counting the cost of controversial benefit reforms

May 4, 2013   Carers, disability, Social care

Council calculates cost of welfare reform

May 3 2013 by Doug Archibald, Dumfries & Galloway Standard

The council is counting the cost of controversial benefit reforms brought in by Westminster.

A seven-strong team is being put in place to cope with changes that have implications of £2 million for the authority.

A sub-committee was briefed on the situation this week.

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A chance for disabled and carer to enjoy the theatre

April 20, 2013   Carers, disability, Scotland

Theatre pilot for ‘killer’ play

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Published on Friday 19 April 2013 12:30

A TRAVELLING theatre company is hoping to encourage more people with additional needs to enjoy the theatre with an innovative pilot scheme.

The Theatre Broad will be bringing Broadway comedy hit ‘Deathtrap’, by Ira Levin, to the Webster Memorial Theatre on April 30 and has introduced a new discount scheme.

Ticket prices for those with disabilities have been slashed to a token £1 and their carers will be given free entry to boot.

The plot revolves around Sidney Bruhl (David Reid-Kay), a renowned playwright stricken by writer’s block who encounters unknown dramatist Clifford Anderson (Mark Harvey).

A twisted dark comedy unravels from this point with murder, black humour and more than a few surprises along the way as both playwrights attempt to write a ‘killer’ play.

The show starts at 7.30 p.m. and tickets are £12 for adults, £10 for concessions and £1 for people with disabilities and their carers.

Tickets are available from the Webster Memorial Theatre box office on 01241 435800 or by visiting www.webstertheatre.org.
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