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  • Flying Footless Teacher Training

    Erin Ball     7 March 2020

    Bilateral amputee aerialist, Erin Ball, is offering teacher training in her adaptive aerial method on the 21st & 22nd March 2020. She will be assisted by Vanessa Furlong and Tina Carter on this course, some of you may remember Tina from her work with our Members on ‘This is not for you’, a live production from 2018. She is looking for people who identify as (physically) disabled to take part in a free aerial workshop on Sunday 22nd of March. The Aim: To make circus and aerial activities as accessible as possible. All teachers have many y

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  • Would you benefit from a Blesma break?

    A loving couple     6 March 2020

    Did you know that Blesma can help you plan the perfect break? We know that taking a break from our usual routine, even for a couple of days, can do wonders for our wellbeing. However, we appreciate that some Members might feel unable to take a break due to concerns about accessibility, the logistics of travelling or the cost. If you feel that you would benefit from a short break, but have difficulty in finding somewhere that can provide you with the specialist support you might need whilst you’re away, or you feel that it would be unaffordable, Blesma may be a

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  • Blesma Member Owen tames the snow and takes home the Gold!

    Owen Pick at the end of his Race     4 March 2020

    Blesma-sponsored snowboarder Owen Pick has become Dew Tour Adaptive Banked Slalom Champion. The win marks Owen’s first gold medal in any major contest at Dew Tour on 8th February. Dew Tour is an innovative contest series and content platform that brings together the world’s best skateboarders, snowboarders, skiers, artists, brands, and fans in a celebration of creativity and style.  The 28-year-old said: “Winning gold was pretty rad, especially at Dew Tour. Its an invite only competition, and there are no categories. They only invite the top adaptive sn

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  • Blesma Buckets at the ready!

    A Blesma Bucket     3 March 2020

    Calling all volunteers, Blesma buckets at the ready! We are dusting off our buckets for 2020 and heading to the Capital once again – and we need your help! London Bridge and Waterloo are first on the list this year and we would love to see you there! Volunteers don't need any previous experience; a willing heart, enthusiasm and a ‘can do’ attitude are the only essentials! Blesma relies on public donations to continue its work.  We will be collecting at: London Bridge Underground Station, London – Thursday 19th March 2020 – slots

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