ONLINE BDDF Social and Support Group - special art edition
Online monthly support and social group with special guest Jacky Purtill, local art practitioner and lead of our accessible art club. We will be making pebble art. The materials you will need are:
-A4 paper
- a comfortable drawing surface e.g. table, lap table or drawing board
- Sketching pencils (HB, B)
- Rubber and pencil sharpener
- Colour pencils
- Black sharpie and a black fine liner
- Masking tape and scissors
Please contact the office for the link if you would like to participate, and if materials are a cost barrier please let us know.
Accessible Art Club
Monthly all-ability, accessible art club. Adaptive equipment such as brush grips will be available and we have budget for additional equipment if needed, all artistic abilities very welcome and carers welcome to attend as participants themselves and/or to support.
Chronic Pain Support Group
Monthly chronic pain support group, back at Proteus as normal.
Support and Social Group
Relaxed support and social group with free refreshments, no need to book, open to current members and newcomers. Our guest for November is Citizens Advice.
Chronic Pain Support Group
Monthly chronic pain support group, back at Proteus as normal.
Accessible Art Club
Monthly all-ability, accessible art club. Adaptive equipment such as brush grips will be available and we have budget for additional equipment if needed, all artistic abilities very welcome and carers welcome to attend as participants themselves and/or to support.
Support and Social Group
Relaxed support and social group with free refreshments, no need to book, open to current members and newcomers. Our guest for October is a DWP employment advisor.
Chronic Pain Support Group
Monthly chronic pain support group, back at Proteus as normal.
Accessible Art Club
Monthly all-ability, accessible art club. Adaptive equipment such as brush grips will be available and we have budget for additional equipment if needed, all artistic abilities very welcome and carers welcome to attend as participants themselves and/or to support.
Support and Social Group
Relaxed support and social group with free refreshments, no need to book, open to current members and newcomers. Our guest for September is Citizens Advice, and they will be talking to us about preparing for colder weather.
Accessible Art Club
Monthly all-ability, accessible art club. Adaptive equipment such as brush grips will be available and we have budget for additional equipment if needed, all artistic abilities very welcome and carers welcome to attend as participants themselves and/or to support.
Chronic Pain Support Group: AT THE ORCHARD FOR AUGUST
Special August edition of CPSG at The Orchard Café. BDDF will be covering the cost of a drink and slice of cake per person.
Community Café - CHARITY NETWORKING
Quarterly networking event for local charities and organisations supporting disabled people and carers. In-person at the Orchard for summer.
BDDF Support and Social Group - Beach-themed edition
A special summer edition of our support and social group. This will take place in the Community Link room at the Discovery Centre (it is air-conditioned!), and will include choc-ices, beach/holiday-themed activities, and the usual chance to catch up and get support from peers.
BDDF Chronic Pain Support Group
Our popular monthly chronic pain support group with special guests and free refreshments. No need to book, just come along and say hello!
Accessible Art Club
Monthly all-ability, accessible art club. Adaptive equipment such as brush grips will be available and we have budget for additional equipment if needed, all artistic abilities very welcome and carers welcome to attend as participants themselves and/or to support.
Support and Social Group
Relaxed support and social group with free refreshments, no need to book, open to current members and newcomers.
Financial inclusion talk: BDDF x SNG
The third in a series of monthly financial inclusion focussed talks. This session will include a visit from SNG, who will discuss the support services they offer their tenants. This session is open to anyone who is a current or prospective SNG tenant, regardless of their involvement with BDDF.
Disability Awareness Day 2025
Our annual disability awareness day at the malls. If you are a local organisation serving those with disabilities and would like a stall please contact office@bddf.org.uk
BDDF Chronic Pain Support Group
Our popular monthly chronic pain support group with special guests and free refreshments. No need to book, just come along and say hello!
Accessible Art Club
Popular accessible art club with local artist Jacky Purtill. Please email to book a space.
Support and Social Group
Relaxed support and social group with free refreshments, no need to book, open to current members and newcomers.
Financial inclusion talk: BDDF x Money Lifeline
The second in a series of financial inclusion focussed talks. This session will include a visit from Money Lifeline, who will talk generally about debt, and the help available to those who need it.
BDDF Chronic Pain Support Group
Our popular monthly chronic pain support group with special guests and free refreshments. No need to book, just come along and say hello!
BDDF Chronic Pain Support Group
Our popular monthly chronic pain support group with special guests and free refreshments. No need to book, just come along and say hello!
Accessible Art Club
Monthly all-ability, accessible art club. Spaces are limited so please contact us on office@bddf.org.uk (or by phone) if you would like to attend and we will send you a very short registration form to fill out. Adaptive equipment such as brush grips will be available and we have budget for additional equipment if needed, all artistic abilities very welcome and carers welcome to attend as participants themselves and/or to support.
Art and Photography Exhibition
Exhibition of work by local people with disabilities or caring responsibilities, primarily produced at our accessible art and photography clubs.
Accessible Art Club
Monthly all-ability, accessible art club. Spaces are limited so please contact us on office@bddf.org.uk (or by phone) if you would like to attend and we will send you a very short registration form to fill out. Adaptive equipment such as brush grips will be available and we have budget for additional equipment if needed, all artistic abilities very welcome and carers welcome to attend as participants themselves and/or to support.
BDDF Social and Support Group
A chance to chat to people who understand. Teas, coffees and biscuits provided.