International Day of Persons with Disabilities
To recognise the International Day of Persons with Disabilities we are offering a 14 day gym, classes and swimming pool trial to anyone with a long term health condition or disability.
From Monday the 2nd December until the 15th December you will be able to sign up on a 14 day gym, classes and swimming trial at our centre. You will be able to train in our gym and swimming pool with the knowledge our highly qualified fitness team will be on hand to support you every step of the way. Contact us below to find out more.
As well as the two week gym and swim trial at our centre, our partners will also be running a range of events across the week, to find out more keep reading below.
WheelPower Sports Festival for anyone with a physical disability.
The Buckinghamshire WheelPower Sports Festival is an inclusive event for anyone with a physical disability to discover sport in a safe, welcoming and friendly environment.
Come and try a variety of wheelchair sports.
When: Thursday 5th December 9am – 3pm
Where: Stoke Mandeville Stadium
Cost: Free
To sign up to this event or to find out more, please contact WheelPower on 01296 395995 or email them on sport@wheelpower.org.uk
National Paralympic Heritage Trust Meet the Paralympian
What does success look like? Why not join the National Paralympic Heritage Trust for an inspiring virtual event where wheelchair racer Nathan Maguire will be telling his story. Nathan’s story is a testament to the resilience and hard work he has put into his career. This hard work paid off at the Paris Paralympic Games where Nathan reached the finals in the 400m, 800m and 1500m T54 - finishing tantalisingly close to the podium. This talk will inspire you to reflect on your own definition of success.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Save the date and register below.
Meet Nathan Maguire – Children
When: Friday 6th December 11am-11.45am
Where: Online
Cost: Free
Meet Nathan Maguire – Teenagers and Adults
When: Friday 6th December 1pm-1.45pm
Where: Online
Cost: Free
Aces Wheelchair Basketball Club
Have you always wanted to have a go at wheelchair basketball? Why don’t you pop down and join one of Aces training session, and pay nothing until January!
Whether you are disabled or non-disabled, Aces are always looking to welcome new members to the club. Fancy trying it out?
When: Friday 6th December 7pm – 9pm
Where: Stoke Mandeville Stadium
Cost: Free
If you want to find out more, or have a go contact the club today.
Introducing Quiet Hours
We do our best to ensure our centre is accessible for everyone, this includes introducing quiet hours in our Gym and Pool, during these times the music will be turned off to ensure the centre is more accessible for those with additional needs, this is particularly useful for those with non-visible disabilities. We are introducing our Quiet Hours from the 2nd December 2024.
Gym Quiet Hours:
Thursday 10am – 11am
Saturday 2pm – 3pm
Inclusive Swim:
Wednesday 12.45pm – 1.30pm
Thursday 9.15am – 10am
If you would like to find out more about our quiet hours contact us today.
We hope to see you at one of our events, but if you can’t don’t worry, we want to ensure everyone has access to our centre, if you would like to find out more about our accessibility options on our site, click below.