Queens Park to host inclusive activity day
An inclusive activity day is set to take place in Queen’s Park this month, including a range of fun events and sports for those attending to join in with.
The event is being organised by Chesterfield Borough Council, East Midlands Housing Care and Support, and the Chesterfield Health and Wellbeing Partnership.
Taking place on 21 September, from 10am to 3pm, activities are planned to take place both inside Queen’s Park Sports Centre and outdoors in the park, depending on the weather.
Attendees will be able to enjoy sessions including seated dance, adapted cycling, Xplorer (similar to a treasure hunt), boccia (similar to bowling) and community boxing project, OzBox.
The event has been organised for anyone with learning difficulties, adults who may be isolated, those who have additional support needs and those who may find it difficult to access sports or exercise clubs, groups or activities due to a disability or health issue. It is a drop-in session, meaning attendees can come along and leave at anytime from 10am to 3pm.
Councillor Jonathan Davies, cabinet member for health and wellbeing, said: “This is the third time this event is taking place in Chesterfield, with us receiving a range of positive feedback from many of those who joined us last year. It is set to be a packed day, with a range of activities for attendees to get involved in. It is also a great opportunity to meet other local people who enjoy similar activities.”
If you are an individual, organisation or service provider wanting to book please contact Wendy Blunt by calling 01246 959657 or emailing wendy.blunt@chesterfield.gov.uk.
If you are coming along, please make sure you wear suitable clothing and footwear and bring a picnic if you like. Facilities, refreshment and accessible toilets are available at the park and leisure centre. Please meet at the band stand in Queens Park, Chesterfield, S40 2ND.
Find out about the wide range of events and activities taking place across Chesterfield at: https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/visiting/events/
