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Disability Sports Wales. Sports Try Out
Disability Sport Wales is hosting another insport Series event this September 2026. The insport Series Event provides inclusive sporting opportunities for children, young people and adults with disabilities and impairments. Whether you're returning to try a favourite sport or looking to discover something new, the day…
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Free Swimming Session in Lincolnshire
Our inclusive swim session is open to all disabled people. It provides exclusive use of the main pool, small pool, magana carta splash area and slide. Event Details: Date: Friday 28 August 2026 Swim: 11:00am until 12:00pm Light snacks & social: 12:00pm until 2:00pm Venue: One NK Leisure Centre, Moor Lane, North Hykeham,…
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Would You Like To Be A Cerebral Palsy Sport Young Ambassador?
We’re looking for Young Ambassadors aged 10 to 20 years old across the UK! Are you a young person with cerebral palsy who wants to build confidence, learn new skills and make a real difference? Join our “Together We Can” Young Ambassador Programme with Cerebral Palsy Sport. What’s it all about? This exciting programme…
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Interview with Burt Rickman. Author of the book No Half Measures.
No Half Measures: Burt Rickman’s Story of Cerebral Palsy, Resilience and Change At just twenty-one, Burt Rickman has already achieved something remarkable: he has written and published his book, No Half Measures. Burt has hemiplegia, a form of cerebral palsy, and his book is rooted in his own experiences of growing up with…
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Wales Success at Commonwealth Games 2026
Team Wales Captain Olivia Breen claims sprint silver in the T38 100m final. Team Wales captain Olivia Breen earned the first Welsh medal of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games in athletics with a silver in the T38 100m final with a season's best of 12.86 seconds. C'mon Wales! Wales Success at Commonwealth Games
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Student with cerebral palsy 'can achieve anything
Source from BBC News John Ayres A student with cerebral palsy who was told she would never walk or talk is about to graduate in criminology and has recently completed a half marathon. Issy Hart, 22, from Chipping Norton in Oxfordshire is studying at the University of Plymouth and recently completed the city's half…
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'Once I am on the bike it feels amazing'
From BBC News A teenager with cerebral palsy says she is "nervous and scared" but "excited" to be taking on a charity cycling challenge from Land's End to John O'Groats. Chloe Marriage, 17, from Newbury, sets off on her journey on 26 July and is expected to complete the 1,000-plus mile ride on 12 August. Her dad Tom said…
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Hi, my name is chris50!
I just joined. I will look around. I am in North West.
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New inclusive football sessions for young people
Tottenham Hotspur Foundation is launching a new bespoke football programme for Deaf, hearing‑impaired, and young people with cerebral palsy. Who: Young people aged 8 to 15 When: One Sunday a month Where: Powerleague Tottenham What: Fun, inclusive sessions focused on skills, teamwork, and enjoying football Tottenham also…
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Allerton woman with cerebral palsy wants to break records
By Freya Thomson From Telegraph and Argus DIAGNOSED with cerebral palsy at just six months old, Bradford woman Alana Walker has not let her condition define who she is or what she can do. Now 33, Ms Walker, from Allerton is a competitive athlete and is "now looking to break multiple world records and gain a world title."…
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Cerebral Palsy Football Challenge Trophy 🏆
It’s a rare opportunity for junior footballers with cerebral palsy to get together to play and compete. This is for players under the age of 16 We welcome entries from Cerebral Palsy Clubs or individual players with Cerebral Palsy. Scan the QR code to apply or email: jbswcp@gmail.co.uk
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Come and swim with WeSwim!
WeSwim is starting a new disability swimming club at The Castle from Tuesday, 21st April (6:00–7:15pm). Sessions are for disabled adults; they are safe, social, and supported by friendly volunteers. There is currently no waiting list at this new club. Join WeSwim’s friendly, inclusive disability sessions Location: 2 St…
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Hi, my name is tomc1886!
hi new to this site wasn’t aware of it previously but am now very intrigued to find out more and hopefully meet some like minded fun women I’m a straight male totally respectful and genuine no idiot I can hold and have a conversation which I would like to do as the social side of getting to know each other is important I…
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Disability Sports Wales Event. New opportunities for children.
I attended the Disability Sports Wales Insport event at Cwmbran Stadium in Torfaen, Wales, on Friday, 20 February 2026. It was a great opportunity to try several sports in one space. There was boccia, golf, table tennis and boxing. But the sports attracting the most interest were wheelchair rugby and curling. Attendees…
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Disability Sports Wales Event. Gwent.
I attended the Disability Sports Wales Insport event at Cwmbran Stadium in Torfaen, Wales, on Friday, 20 February 2026. It was a great opportunity to try several sports in one space. There was boccia, golf, table tennis and boxing. But the sports attracting the most interest were wheelchair rugby and curling. Attendees…
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'We're a family': my experience as a disabled Arsenal fan – video
From The Guardian Thomas Clements is as big an Arsenal fan as anybody. He follows his team home and away and is even named after Mickey Thomas, scorer of Arsenal’s decisive second goal against Liverpool in their 1989 title win. However, whereas the majority of match-goers might take for granted the seemingly small things…
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youngest elite player with cerebral plasy
From Yahoo Life Eight-year-old Coby Tandy from Pontypridd, Wales, who has cerebral palsy, has been selected to represent Europe at the European Blackball Association Nations Cup in Gibraltar, Spain, this April. Despite mobility challenges, Coby regularly competes against adults in UK disability pool events and has become a…
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CP Sport and Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month 2026
March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month from 1st March to 31st March 2026 Across the month, we’ll be sharing stories, updates and content that raise awareness of CP, celebrate our members, and highlight the importance of inclusion. We’d love for you to be part of it, so make sure you’re following us on all social media…
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CP Sport Swimming Nationals are BACK 🏊♀️
Entries are now open for this year's event Date: Saturday 18th April 2026 Location: Alfreton Leisure Centre Church Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BD, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Time: 9am until 3:30pm (subject to change) Age: 10 + (as of 31/12/2026) Entry Deadline: Sunday 29 March 11:59pm Register today
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Kerry Evans on transforming accessibility at Wrexham AFC
In 2021, Kerry Evans’ dream became reality when Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney invited her to join Wrexham AFC as a full-time employee. Today, she’s helping raise the bar for accessibility in football. Kerry will be speaking at Naidex on 25-26 March 2026 at the NEC Birmingham. Read the full story
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Opportunities to Try a New Sport in 2026. Disability Sports Wales
Opportunities to try a sporting activity are limited for me. Contacting a group and telling them I have Cerebral Palsy makes it difficult for sporting groups and gyms to find a way to adapt their services for a disabled person. I want to try something new in 2026 and have found Disability Sports Wales are hosting three…
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Inclusivepe_and_me
Hey everyone. Just wanted to share my Instagram and TikTok page that focuses heavily on PE, inclusion and adaption, giving strategies to help those that need it. I’m aiming to write a book on this, as well as create video content that shows exercises with adaptions so that ANYONE can have access to. Give my page a check…
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What is a normal day, let alone life?
I thought this would be an interesting topic, With my Mental Health I struggle with my personal care. I am ashamed to admit thy as someone who always takes prides in my appearance, I freely admit that its been an as and when I have the energy jobby. When I came out of the Mental Health Unit in late 2023, I was placed into…
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How do you get to go to a gym if you DON'T NEED a carer?
Dear Anyone. I live in Brighton, have done for 10 years. Just found out about this community (well, recently!) Been trying to get to go to a gym all the time I've been here and "No, Sorry, you Must Have your Carer With you. Health and Safety." Thing IS - I don't have or need a carer. And to hire one for a day - they don't…
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Breaking Barriers with Power Hockey
Ellis Palmer invited me to Greenbank to play power hockey. Greenbank offers a range of inclusive sports including power football, hockey, and boccia. We know moving with cerebral palsy is essential, especially as we get older. But it can be challenging to know where to start or even to meet fellow disabled people. Clubs…
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Disabled strongwoman hopes to tackle gym stigmas
From BBC News Leigh Boobyer, West of England and Claire Carter, Gloucestershire A personal trainer (PT) who is the country's strongest disabled woman is calling for more people with disabilities to lift weights to tackle stigmas. Louise Greer, who is a PT in Gloucester, said the assumptions she faced discouraged her when…
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Grassroots hero 'proud as punch' to teach children and young adults with disabilities how to swim
Joanne Barber founded the inclusive North East Disability Swimming Club in 2010 which meets monthly in Durham. Watch the interview on ITVX
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Myotonic Dystrophy
Hi…my name’s Steve. ****. Retired. I live in Surrey. I have Myotonic Dystrophy. My brother died aged 62 from same MD. I’m pretty upbeat and try to do most things bearing in mind I can only walk about 25m with walking stick. I use Rollator and e wheelchair. Gave up driving year ago before I hit someone or thing. I love Art,…
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UK's first disabled strongman launches mission
From BBC News Alexandra Bassingham BBC News, West of England Claire Carter BBC Radio Somerset The UK's first disabled strongman is fundraising to secure the future of a national event for strongmen and strongwomen. Gary Clarke, 48, from Chard, Somerset, is a key organiser for the British Disabled Strongman Competition,…
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Anniversary of Stoke Mandeville Games-Paralympic Movement. Disability Pride 2025
The Paralympic movement at Stoke Mandeville is celebrating its 77th anniversary today. The first Stoke Mandeville Games were held on July 29, 1948. These games, organized by Ludwig Guttman are recognized as the precursor to the modern Paralympic Games. The anniversary will be marked by various events, including…
