DAD Week 2020

The week leading up to DAD is always full of exciting and interesting events These are the details of the highly successful DAD2019 event. Revisit this page for our exciting 2020 plans later in the year.

Monday 8th July

10am – 1pm Disability Awareness and Smart Heart Event
Walton Hall & Gardens: Warrington Disability Partnership & Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust present a fun workshop for primary school pupils and their teachers. Aimed at raising awareness of disability and heart related long-term conditions. This event is free, preregistration is required: Contact John Balshaw 01925 240064.

Tuesday 9th July

12noon - 4pm End of Life Stakeholder Event
Walton Hall and Gardens: Warrington and Halton Clinical Commissioning Groups invite you to help them to shape future care pathways. Preregistration is required : Contact Katie Horan 01925 843745

6.15pm – 9.30pm Frogtastic in the Park
Arts Marquee, Walton Gardens: Featuring fantastic Tribute Artists ‘Robbie Williams / UB40 / The 80’s & Swing’ plus special guests including DJ’s from the famous Frogtastic Club Night. Come and enjoy a great evening of Live Music, Dance Floor and Licenced Bar, bring your own food. Advanced Tickets £6.00 call 07875 142233 or online at www.ldok.net/shop, £8 on the door.

Wednesday 10th July

10.30am – 12.30pm Northwest Boroughs Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Annual Involvement Event.
Arts Marquee, Walton Gardens. A celebration event recognising the wide range of activities carried out by volunteers across the Trust. Includes presentation of the Harry Blackman Award to the year’s outstanding volunteer. Contact Dennis 01925 664450

12:30 to 3.30pm: Ignite Your Life. Mental Health & Wellbeing Workshops & Exhibition
Arts Marquee, Walton Gardens. Northwest Boroughs Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust invites you to join them for a fun afternoon of workshops and activities, advice and information from local support services, complimentary therapies, healthy eating, art, crafts and sports. Refreshments provided. Free Admission, Contact Dennis 01925 664450

7pm – 10pm - “Ella’s Summer Time Special”
Arts Marquee, Walton Gardens: The Ella Performance Group, one of the UK’s leading inclusive drama groups will be performing thrilling and entertaining songs from their recent productions. Adult tickets £8.00 and children’s tickets £5.00 from The Ella Team on 01928 713877 or Kate 01925 240064 or online.

Thursday 11th July

12pm – 3pm Warrington Together Health and Wellbeing Workshop and Marketplace
Arts Marquee, Walton Gardens. This event is aimed at people involved in managing, commissioning and delivering health and social care services in Warrington. Visitors will learn about the work of Warrington Together to date and future plans. Key note speakers will outline the benefits of integrated working and the improvements that have been seen in other areas of the country. The event will include the launch of the Warrington 3rd Sector Health and Wellbeing Alliance. Admission is by invitation only. Contact Rachel 01925 246925.

6pm- 9.30pm – Children’s Party in the Park
Marquees 9 and 10, Walton Gardens: Warrington Wolves Foundation & Warrington Disability Partnership present a fun filled evening for disabled children/young people, their families and friends. Sports, Arts, Dance, chill out and fun areas. Free admission: Contact Craig 01925 248894.

7pm- 9.30pm – Ella Queens Award for Voluntary Services celebration
Arts Marque, Walton Gardens: Ella Together Performance Group are celebrating receiving a Queens Award for Voluntary Services. The event is open to staff, volunteers, performers and their families.

Friday 12th July

10am – 12noon – Making Warrington Disability Confident
Walton Hall & Gardens: Warrington Disability Partnership, Jobcentre Plus and Warrington Business Exchange present a workshop on how to make your business or organisation Disability Confident. The event will include the launch of the Warrington Employers Network Group. This event is free, preregistration is required: Contact John Balshaw 01925 240064.

7.30pm - 11.30pm DAD Mega Quiz Night, Charity Auction with Hot Food
Arts Marquee, Walton Gardens: Teams of up to 8 people, hundreds of £'s worth of prizes, fun quiz, great food, licensed bar and a charity auction. Tickets £8.00 (includes hot food). Contact Kate on 01925 240064.

Sunday 14th July

10am - 5pm the Big Event – 28th Disability Awareness Day
Walton Hall Gardens: World’s largest voluntary led pan disability exhibition. Free admission