HALTON ACCESS TO SPORT FORUM

 

Minutes of the meeting held on Thursday June 14 2002 at 7pm

Runcorn Town Hall

 

Attendance

 

Lillian Hughes                        Peter Fawcett                        Sharon Tisdale

Mike Fredson                        Christine Ross                       George Ross

Sue Lancaster                       Erica Brown                          

 

Apologies

 

Keith Morley

 

Minutes of the previous meeting

 

Accepted as a true and proper record

 

Timing of meetings

 

Thursday is proving to be difficult for some members of the forum.  It was decided that the meeting be moved to the last Wednesday in the month at 5:30pm.  The use of Grangeway as the Runcorn venue is to be investigated.  Contact list still required.

 

Matters arising

 

Brookvale: Consultants are addressing the access issues.  The area panel considered funding for 2 changing beds and a hoist at their meeting yesterday – decision unknown.

 

Grant:  The application has been received and a decision will be made at the end of August.  ST reported 6 or 7 students were interested in the coordinators post, 2 of whom live locally.

 

Halton Show:  There is to be a dance display at the show.  Chesnut Lodge pupils may be involved.  The show will give us an opportunity to put up a display.

 

Stationery:  We chose one of MF’s designs.

 

A.O.B.

 

LH reported that the aerobics session at MENCAP was very successful.  She is looking for other, similar activities.  The issue of swimming in the school holidays was discussed.  Special needs lose their allotted times as the pools are open to children for free swimming and this makes it too crowded.  GR will write to Phil Harris on behalf of the forum.  LH will ask other interested groups to write.  We could possibly use Brookvale if it is ready.  LH asked about fundraising for MENCAP.  It was suggested that they apply for an ‘Awards for All’ grant.

 

Warrington Disability Awareness Day – A ‘Pulse walk’ is organised – this is a way to raise funds for clubs and organisations.

 

John Dixon - mpower – provides respite and recreational opportunities - looking for LEA approval.

 

PF is now a level 1 qualified coach for boccia.

 

Date and time of next meeting

 

Wednesday July 31, 5:30pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Next meeting

 

Wednesday May 15, 5:30pm, Chesnut Lodge School

 

Agenda

 

Completion of bid to Active Communities Development Fund

 

 

 

 

The meeting closed at 8:45pm