Learning Disability Community Wellbeing Service
A free service to support adults with a Learning Disability
For more information visit midlandmencap.org.uk/cws/
News and Updates from Sutton Coldfield Neighbourhood Network Scheme
Free Community Wellbeing Drop In At Kingstanding Library - Midland Mencap
The Community
Wellbeing Team at Midland Mencap are hosting drop-in sessions for
adults with diagnosed learning disabilities or autism to come and find out
about services available for them.
We have one coming up at Kingstanding Library on Tuesday 28th July 10am-12pm.
The drop-in is free. No booking required.
Annual Travel survey’ in ‘Sutton Connect’ – Green Travel District area is now live.
We would like to advise an ‘Annual Travel survey’ to understand how people travel in ‘Sutton Connect’ – Green Travel District area is now live.
‘Sutton Connect’, is building a Green Travel District in Walmley, Minworth and Reddicap. That will mean it’s easier and more pleasant to walk, wheel, cycle and use public transport to get where we are going. When more people make these choices, we make a healthier, safer and more productive community, and we reduce pollution and congestion for everyone travelling in the district as well.
This annual survey feeds into Sutton Connect Board who bring
together a partnership of businesses and community organisations, working with
Birmingham and Sutton Councils to make it easier to travel for everyone - https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/suttonconnect
You are also welcome to take part in completing this survey – on this link https://snaponline.wmca.org.uk/s/mw3tr9 or by using this QR code below:-
Tour De Sense Family Fun Day - Monday 27th July, 11am-4pm
Celebrate all things Tour De France and accessible cycling with a free Family Fun Day here at TouchBase Pears. All activities designed to be inclusive, all ages welcome. No need to book, just drop in anytime between 11am and 4pm đđ˛đ˛đ˛
Activities will include...
đ˛ Accessible
cycling with Parkride
đ˛A pop up bike repair station with Birmingham Bike Foundry (book
your slot for free bike maintenance here: Select a Date & Time -
Calendly )
đ˛ BMX balance bikes
đ˛Crafts, sensory activities and accessible games
đ˛Sensory storytime with Selly Oak library and Sense children’s team
(10.30, open to all, sensory stories at 12 and 2pm are bookable on the day).
đ˛Competitions
đ˛And more!
For enquires please email lauren.jansenparkes@sense.org.uk
Disability Pride Disco and Parade - 24th July at Touchbase Pears, Selly Oak
Disability Pride Disco and Parade – Friday 24th July 2026, 10.30am
– 1.00pm
Every July, people around the world come together to celebrate Disability Pride Month – a time to honour disabled identity, culture, and the long history of activism that has shaped disability rights today.
Our event takes inspiration from one of the biggest and longest‑running
Disability Pride Parades in the world, founded in Chicago in 2004. Chicago’s
parade is known for its joyful mix of music, bold fashion, homemade banners,
street‑party energy and its roots in the city’s iconic 90s/00s house and rave
culture. That spirit of colour, sound, pride and community is exactly what
we’re bringing to Sense this year.
For 16+ Disabled People with complex needs, and their
friends, families and supporters
đĒŠ10:30-11:30: Disco settling-in Snacks,
music and a relaxed start as everyone arrives and gets into the spirit.
đĒŠ11:30-12:00: Parade around TouchBase Pears! A
short, vibrant and fun parade around the building.
đĒŠ12:00-13:00: Disability Pride Disco Music,
movement, performances and celebration with DJs and performers.
Can’t make it in person? Email us at artsandwellbeing@sense.org.uk
and we’ll set you up with the DJ set livestream (12:00–13:00) and resources so
you can enjoy your own celebration from wherever you’re based.
Please contact artsandwellbeing@sense.org.uk
for any further questions or concerns.
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