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Scottish Learning Disability Week

28.04.2023

Scottish Learning Disability Week takes place from Monday 1 – Sunday 7 May with the theme this year of ‘Lead to Change’.

The week provides an opportunity to celebrate the rich contribution that people with learning disabilities make to society.

East Ayrshire Vibrant Communities has organised a programme of events and activities for people with a learning disability and their family and friends to come along and enjoy.

See below for a list of dates, times and venues!

Wednesday 3 May

Smoothie making – Join a smoothie making session in the Sir Alexander Fleming Centre, in partnership with the NHS disability team.

Sessions need to be booked in advance by calling 01563 529549. The sessions will last for 20 minutes and can accommodate six people at a time.

Karaoke Group – Come and sing your heart out and join us for a fun and musical afternoon!

12pm – 2pm at The Clansman Bar, Kilmarnock. Cost £2 per person. Please contact Connie on 07818 511507 or Leeanne on 07780 493251 for more details.

Thursday 4 May

All-ability badminton and boccia – Get active and join us for some fun indoor games!

Catrine Games Hall, 10am-12pm. No booking required.

Pool and snooker group – Get your cue ready for a game of pool or snooker!

Shooters Sports Bar, Kilmarnock, 12-2pm. Cost £2 per person. Please contact Connie on 07818 511507 or Leeanne on 07780 493251 for more details.

Karaoke Group –  Come and sing your heart out and join us for a fun and musical afternoon!

Mauchline Supporters Club, 1pm-3pm. Cost £3 per person. No booking required.

Watch this space…

Within East Ayrshire we also have our own Learning Disability Week which will take place from Monday 19 – Sunday 25 June.

We are currently in the process of adding activities for our June week, including our Learning Disability Showcase event.

Look out for more details coming soon!

You can also find out more about Scottish Learning Disability Week from the Scottish Commission for People with Learning Disabilities.