A GROUP of disabled students from a Bristol school went up the wall, here at Underocver Rock. The trip was arranged to encourage the students not to let their disabilities get in the way of leading an active life and to help them believe that with support they can do everything able-bodied people can do.
The students – five of whom are in wheelchairs and have disabilities including muscular dystrophy, spina bifida and cerebral palsy – each needed the help of two instructors but were determined not to let their disabilities stop them from tackling the 20ft walls.
Academy learning support assistant Nina Matthews, who helped organise the trip with colleagues Rosie Hart and Rachel Gregor, said: "This is the second trip we've organised to the centre. The first, in March, was such a success we decided to do it again. One child said he wasn't even going to take part because it seemed so daunting but he decided to have a go, and the look on his face when he made it to the top of the wall and back was a pleasure to see.
"The main reason for the trip is to broaden the horizons of the students to show they can do anything with a little help."
Student Danielle Lawrence, 14, said: "At first I was frightened but it turned out to be good fun. It really helped me feel more confident."
Story taken from The Evening Post http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/news/problems-climbing-walls-disabled-students/article-2371049-detail/article.html
Monday, 5 July 2010
Friday, 2 July 2010
The last days of Cheddar
In the last hours before Cheddar eases up for the Summer 2 of our erstwhile staff set out their stalls.
Ben gets Serious
Our Centre Manager decided to go out with a blast. He warmed up on the classic Still Waters 7b, moved onto Metal Detector 7c+, which he dispatched on his first redpoint before turning his attention to The Wrecking Crew 8a+. He sent this also on his first redpoint before warming down on Hellbent 7c. Not bad for an afternoons work!
Tom moves up the grades
Just as impressive, Tom Heslam, on the day before completed his first ever 8a with Fornicator Simulator - he did this on his first redpoint.
Well done to you both - were these guys not supposed to be working?
Ben gets Serious
Our Centre Manager decided to go out with a blast. He warmed up on the classic Still Waters 7b, moved onto Metal Detector 7c+, which he dispatched on his first redpoint before turning his attention to The Wrecking Crew 8a+. He sent this also on his first redpoint before warming down on Hellbent 7c. Not bad for an afternoons work!
Tom moves up the grades
Just as impressive, Tom Heslam, on the day before completed his first ever 8a with Fornicator Simulator - he did this on his first redpoint.
Well done to you both - were these guys not supposed to be working?
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