SoLO’s Adult Services are for Adults (including those currently at college) with a learning disability diagnosis. We help them explore their potential by providing support in various ways, encouraging independence, and building friendship groups.
This survey is for us to gather input and opinions from our members and potential service users regarding SoLO Adult (16+) Drop-in Services. We want to know what you would like to be seen within a new SoLO Drop-in Project.
Centurion Running Club, based at North Solihull Sports Centre in Chelmsley Wood, raise £800 for SoLO as part of the club’s 50th-anniversary celebrations.
Last year Centurion Running Club challenged its members to collectively run 50,000km. The group smashed this target by October and by 31 December reached 59,000km. Funds were raised through sponsorship, donations, and the sale of the club’s 50th-anniversary t-shirts.
“On behalf of SoLO, I’d like to say a massive well done and thank you to Centurion Running Club for supporting SoLO as part of their 50th-anniversary celebrations. Collectively running 59,000km is a fantastic achievement for all the runners involved and we’re really grateful to you all for raising money for us in the process“.
Lesley Beer, CEO
About Centurion Running Club
Centurion Running Club was started in the 1970s by John Walker as part of his mission to make running more accessible to the masses. The club now was over 100 members and they welcome runners of all abilities to join. The group meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 18.30 outside North Solihull Sports Centre. Learn more.
Solihull Chamber of Commerce raise £1,650 for SoLO
In January, members of Solihull Chamber of Commerce took part in a fundraiser for SoLO which challenged them to run, swim or walk 5k for 5 days.
Tony Elvin, General Manager Touchwood and Chamber President said:
“We have been delighted by the response from members of the public to support our fundraising for Social Life Opportunities. Running 25k in 5 days, in sub zero temperatures may have been hard work for our unfit bunch of Chamber fundraisers but it has been worth every minute and we know the charity will make great use of each penny raised. We are hugely grateful“.
Due to the energy, dedication and commitment of the Chamber and it’s members, along with the generosity of the public, the group have raised £1,650 for SoLO.
Lesley Beer, CEO of SoLO said:
“We’d like to say a big thank you and well done to Solihull Chamber of Commerce and all their members who took part in this fundraising challenge for SoLO. The amount raised will help support the running of our projects ensuring we can continue to help adults, children and young people with learning disabilities to flourish and thrive”.
Pictured: Amanda Holden (Committee member and Partner at The Wilkes Partnership), Tony Elvin (Chamber President and General Manager at Touchwood), Ian Rogers (Committee member and Owner of The Original Events Company), Samantha Frampton (Head of Solihull Chamber).
We’d like to extend a big thank you to all the challenge participants:
A 6-week course designed to provide 14-19 year olds with practical sessions that promote independence.
In January, 12 members joined us on our first Independent Living Programme, a course designed to help teach new skills and support independent living.
“I love coming because of the people here, making friends and cooking the food here with everyone else”.
Participant
Across 6 weeks, participants attend weekly sessions that take place at our Walnut Close base in Chelmsley Wood. Each session lasts 2.5 hours and during this time the group cover a new theme.
Themes covered include:
Money management
Personal hygiene
Travel training
Cooking and staying healthy
Relationships
Keeping safe at home
The course costs £37.50 per person and is suitable for individuals with mild-moderate learning disabilities. Attendance of all 6 sessions is mandatory and places are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
If you’re interested in finding out more or would like to register interest for our next course please email Teri.evans@sololifeopportunities.org.
Fundraising Partners and Heroes
We are delighted to be involved with, and enjoy the support of, all of these organisations and more.
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