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This year the Equals' Ryde Friendship Group joined forces with a group from the Ryde Children's Society for the Ryde Carnival.
Our entries were based around the story of "The Hungry Catapillar". A few of us from each group took a six week course at the Ryde Carnival Centre. Hannah Ray designed and helped us to make the prototype costumes so that we could go back to the groups and make the rest of costumes.
Both groups worked hard for the last seven weeks making huge butterfly wings and caterpillar costumes. The wings were made from willow withies bent into shape, covered with fabric and decorated. The caterpillar bodies were made with fabric, wire and pipe lagging. Backpacks were made from Corex.
On the day we painted every face to match the costumes. Everyone had a good time taking part, even though the wind made it quite difficult to control our large wings. A big thank you on behalf of Equals and The Childrens Society go to
- Hannah Ray.
- The Carnival Learning Centre.
- Ryde Childrens Society particularly Debs and the gang.
- Amanda for costume making.
- The Sherbourne centre for allowing us space to make and store our costumes.
- All the women and children who took part.
Samantha Gilliam-Scott Friendship Group Co-ordinator.
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International Day of Tolerance |
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The International Day for Tolerance is on 16 November.
Building tolerance and trust in diverse communities takes time and commitment.
Intolerance is often rooted in ignorance and fear. It is also closely linked to an exaggerated sense of self-worth and pride learned at an early age.
We should be educating children about tolerance, human rights and fundamental freedoms.
For further information download Ten Ideas on How to Observe the Day (pdf 115kB) from the Betterworld Project. |
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Free Beginners Conversational English Classes |
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Can you speak English?
Starting in Ryde and Cowes in September 2010, the Equals group are providing a free 12 week course for women who do not speak much English.
The course will help them learn new skills and improve their confidence.
If you know someone who would like to take part in this exciting opportunity please phone, text or e-mail to put their name on the list.
There are only 12 places available.
For further information please contact the course tutor Caz
Tel: 07873218811 (Please do not leave a voicemail message)
E-mail:
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Evidence of Disability Related Harassment |
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The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is asking for evidence of disability related harassment in Britain.
The EHRC is investigating whether public bodies and transport providers are fulfilling their legal obligations to prevent disabled people from being harassed.
The deadline for the first wave of evidence is Friday 10 September 2010.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission aim is to promote equality and human rights, and to create a fairer Britain. They do this by providing advice and guidance, working to implement an effective legislative framework and raising awareness of your rights.
For further information visit the EHRC website. |
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Network for Disability Information |
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The Infrastructure Network for Disability Information (INDI) is the first infrastructure and networking initiative to bring together all the voluntary and community sector organisations in the South East that have an interest in disability issues.
INDI South East would like organisations to be part of the network and benefit from
- Free on-line database listing
- Networking opportunities
- Sharing of information and resources
- Representation at local and regional level
Joining is free. For further details contact INDI South East
Telephone: 01372 361901
Email:
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or visit their website and complete the ‘Join Us’ page.
Completed joining forms can be emailed or posted to
INDI South East
c/o Social Information on Disability
Rentwood
School Lane
Fetcham
Surrey KT22 9JX |
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