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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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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…
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British Power Hockey League finale!
Come along and watch the very best power hockey players Britain has to offer in what promises to be a fast-paced finale weekend for the 2025 British Power Hockey League! Cardiff City Foundation, Marton Furness (near Middlesbrough), and two team from Greenbank in Liverpool (the Bears and the Spartans) will face off to see…
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BBC Make a Difference Awards in Wales 2025
Community heroes from across Wales have been shortlisted for the BBC Cymru awards on 20 September 2025. You can read all the nominations by following the link BBC Make a Difference Awards One of the Young Hero Award nominations is Andrei Santau. Diagnosed with CP, Andrei took his first independent steps at the age of 10. A…
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Parallel Windsor Event
ParalympicsGB has 100 free entries available for challenge events at Parallel Windsor, taking place in the beautiful Windsor Great Park on Sunday 6th July. Participants can walk, push, or run alongside Paralympic athletes and choose from a range of distances—100m, 1K, 5K, 10K, or the unique SuperSensory 1K. There are no…
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British Ice Skating's Let's Skate Project
British Ice Skating's Let's Skate project, launched in 2024 aims to grow the opportunities for disabled people to participate in ice skating. A number of ice rinks and clubs have signed up to the Let's Skate project to deliver new inclusive ice skating sessions. Watch this space as CP Sport are teaming up with British Ice…
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Para Ice Hockey - Sheffield
📣 CALLING ALL FUTURE STEELKINGS 📣 We're always on the lookout for the next Steelkings players to join our growing family! And that could mean you! 😊 On the 20th June, we are running an introduction to para ice hockey for those people who are interested in getting involved in the coolest team sport going! We're particularly…
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British Cycling and CP Sport Track and Trike Taster
British Cycling and CP Sport Track and Trike Taster Date: 22nd June Location: National Cycling Centre, Manchester, M11 4DQ Time: 11 am - 3 pm It is for 10-24-year-olds at the iconic venue of Manchester Velodrome with a tour included. There is a range of bikes, including track, recumbent and Frame Runners. So there should…
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Paralympian's recovery inspired frame running club
A Paralympic swimmer has set up a frame running club to help disabled people after crediting the sport with helping her recover from a career-threatening injury. Tully Kearney said she was left unable to swim after she suffered complex concussion syndrome in 2023 when her head was accidentally hit by a closing car boot.…
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Disposable swim pants
Hello, I am struggling to find any disposable swim pants to fit my 3 year autistic and non verbal son. He weighs 21kg and in 5-6 year clothes (hes very tall) and I can not seem to find any at all. Are they even a thing to fit this size/weight? Has someone been lucky enough to find any? Any help or pointers in the right…
