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Children  and Young People
Our Children’s Department currently supports over 100 children from all over Berkshire (including Reading) aged from birth to 18 years, all of whom suffer from a  severe diagnosed eye condition.  75% of our younger members also have additional special needs. 

Our Families’ Support Co-ordinator provides information and advice on products and services relating to visual impairment, benefits and allowances, as well as organising a comprehensive timetable of sporting, educational and fun activities, all tailor-made to include tactile and sensory experiences for the children and their families which are held regularly throughout the year.

Sno-tubing in Bracknell

Get Active Sports Club

In September 2009 BCBS launched the Get Active Sports Club, part of a British Blind Sport project funded by the Big Lottery Fund, to give visually impaired members aged 10-25 the same sporting opportunity as their sighted peers.

Supported by Alan Whetherly, a Regional Development Officer from British Blind Sport, BCBS has run monthly sessions that have seen visually impaired children and young people enjoying cricket, tennis, jujitsu, basketball, goalball and football.  Needless to say, some of the sports are adapted and use special equipment but, with the support of trained coaches (some of whom are also visually impaired), the children and young people can have fun, enjoy being part of a team and experience a new sport.

sports

Unless otherwise stated all session take place at the Bracknell Sports and Leisure Centre between 11am and 1pm. Booking fee £3.50.  Please call 0118 987 2803 to reserve your place.

Dates for your diary
17th April 2010  - Rock Climbing at the Oakwood Youth Centre
22nd May 2010 - Cricket training for June Fundraiser
19th June 2010 - Tennis
17th July 2010 - Athletics

11 AM UNTIL 1 PM

Bracknell Sports and Leisure Centre
Bagshot Road
Bracknell RG12 9SE
Tel:  01344 454203

Thanks to grants from the Primary Club, the Berkshire Community Foundation and donations from supporters, the project is fully funded to March 2011.


18-30 Social Club

Set up recently to support young adults registered with us, this lively group meets up regularly to enjoy social activities including meals out, bowling, cinema, concerts and discos.  All outings are supported by CRB checked volunteers and BCBS staff. If you would like to suggest an activity, please contact us at 0118 987 2803.