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Member News: Activities Showcase with Incommunities
Submitted by emily on 28 July, 2010 - 11:02.
Member News: Activities Showcase with Incommunities
Indoor bowls, EXTEND seating exercises and Wii sports games are just some of the activities being run for Bingley residents as part of an awareness campaign across the North region.
Residents from Incommunities' sheltered schemes in the town have been invited to the information and activities event at Maple Court, today from 2-4pm.
It is being organised by Incommunities housing group and Shipley & Bingley Voluntary Services and will help celebrate Care and Support Awareness (CASA) month which is being coordinated by the National Housing Federation.
During July, over 100 events across the North are taking place to promote the role of housing support services in tackling social exclusion and encouraging people to enjoy independent and fulfilled lives.
The Bingley event will showcase some of the many healthy and stimulating activities older people can enjoy together. There will also be arts and craft demonstrations.
Information on voluntary services will be available such as local drop-in facilities, lunch clubs and free community transport. Refreshments will be served during the event.
Harry Whittle, Director of Incommunities - Estate and Support Services, said: "We are delighted to be working with Shipley & Bingley Voluntary Services to run this free event for some of our older customers.
"Activities such as Wii sport and seated exercises are just two of the ways older people can be active, have fun and socialise together.
"This Incommunities-supported event is part of a packed programme of regional events taking place as part of CASA month to highlight the range of invaluable housing support services which are delivered by housing providers for the benefit of different customers."
Derek Long, National Housing Federation Head of North, said: "In the current financial climate, it is vitally important that commissioners, MPs, stakeholders and Councillors are fully aware of the contribution that the housing sector is making in supporting and improving the lives of so many individuals in communities throughout the region.
"Events such as this aim to raise awareness of the many key housing support services run by housing associations in the North."
