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September 2022
Welcome to the September newsletter. It's been pretty quiet over the summer, whilst the team have enjoyed a summer break, but we are back and ready to go as we approach the autumn months.
December 2022
Despite the challenging times that we find us in with the cost of living crisis we are finding that there is a huge amount of support and help out there, including the 'warm spaces' that are popping up, many of which are listed later on.
July 2022
We have big news to report in this edition. BDDF are going through a significant transformation. The changes are needed to ensure we are best placed to survive and support our members in a world post covid. As with most charitable organisations there are funding challenges and staffing changes coming.
May 2022
Visit the BDDF team at the Basingstoke Festival of Transport on Sunday! We will be doing children's face painting, selling raffle tickets for the Scarecrow Trail fundraiser and taking enquiries for our Disability Information Service.
March 2022
New service alert - we are offering one to one information and support via our disability signpost service. An opportunity to explain your needs and be matched to agencies and other sources of information who can help. The service provides a confidential, supportive and non-judgemental environment for anyone who needs to discuss an issue or consider their options on a particular topic. Call us on 01256 423869 or email us to book a face to face meeting.
January 2022
Happy New Year! We are back in full swing following the Christmas break with our free services up and running. Details about our regular activities are below. New service alert - do you want to get more out of your laptop or tablet? Know someone who needs IT help? We are hosting weekly clinics which will help our members to better use their personal IT devices.
November 2021
Today, 2nd November is Purple Tuesday, an event that seeks to improve the experience of Disabled customers, #PurpleTuesday is about creating a step change improvement in the awareness of the value and needs of Disabled customers. It is about making the customer experience accessible.
September 2021
We are delighted to let you know that our in person Cuppa & Chat and Chronic Pain Support Group will return from September. Our weekly Seated Yoga and Stroll & Roll walking groups continue.
July 2021
Plans are well underway for our second family fun community fundraising event, Chineham & Sherfield Park Scarecrow Trail. This year we have invited fellow not for profits to have a stall at the event and there will be lots of entertainment for the children.
May 2021
BDDF's first fully virtual Disability Awareness Day was held in March, and was a huge success. Thank you to the not-for-profit charities, groups, volunteers & members who offered content that contributed to 8 hours of live streamed footage, all of which may be viewed here.
March 2021
It is an exciting month at BDDF as we have our first ever virtual (online) Disability Awareness Day on Friday 26th March! Spring is in the air & we have lots of activities & events to get involved in!
January 2021
Firstly we would like to wish you all a Happy New Year! We find ourselves in lockdown 3.0 but we are hoping to put a smile on your faces with our free online activities.
November 2020
We hope you are all well? We know it has been a strange month so far, back into lockdown but we are all staying positive and we are still here for you in a variety of ways!
September 2020
We are keen to understand the impact of the recent lock-down imposed due to Covid-19 on the disabled people in Basingstoke. We have created a survey, it has 10 questions and should only take around 5 minutes to complete.