Summer 2016 A newsletter for young people with additional needs aged 11+ in the district In this issue Read about PAGE Aaron’s experience of being a football Ever wanted to be a 3 reporter for the day

Find out about detective or investigator? PAGE fun things to do Hello... 4-5 this summer in Welcome to the fourth edition of Bradford district The buzz, a newsletter written Well now you can! by and for children and young PAGE Your letters—read people with additional needs 6 about going on We are on the look out for young people By becoming a BYI you can help a residential and to be a Buzz Young Inspector (BYI) to make sure young people with living in Bradford district. advice from The buzz additional needs have fun As a BYI you could visit places such as things to do! It’s packed full of activities to do a football group, drama club, climbing this summer where you live. You group or a youth centre. can also get involved in helping and much more You will inspect, score and review the to review and score some of places you visit. those activities (see the back page, which tells you about how Would you like to be Tell us what you think about the things an editor of The buzz? to do and places to go in Bradford you could be a Buzz Young If there’s a group of you who’d like and for young people with Inspector). to be involved in creating an edition additional needs. of The buzz, speak to a member The buzz would like to say a of staff at school or a group you go to. Ask them to contact Samina at ...young inspector big thanks to Dixons Allerton Barnardo’s on 01274 481183 Academy for their support and Contact Samina help with this edition. for more information (young disabled people’s participation worker) The wording in this publication can be made available in other formats such as large print Text 07795 665618 Call 01274 481183 or and Braille. Please call 01274 433861 Email [email protected] your time i love being a reporter

I look around me and the picture I see is stands lined with claret and amber scarves wrapped around fans clapping in rhythm with the sounds your interests of drums supporting their family, friends and heroes. They were right about the atmosphere, the stadium was consumed by chants for the The buzz has been out and about in the district finding entire match. Fresh from the match I interviewed Phil out about young people’s hobbies and interests. The buzz Parkinson, manager of Bradford . “The also has a Facebook account. Find us on Facebook, and best thing about match day? WINNING!” He immediately said. Then went on to say “driving search for The buzz-bradford to the stadium to see the happy fans, it gives me pride to be the manager of Bradford City”. Hello. My name is Michael and I’m 13 years Hi, my name’s Aaron Shaw and I’m a member of the Bradford Disability Football Club. As part So you see, many people have different opinions old. I have a physical disability. I of the ‘Being a Bantam’ project I got the chance about the match day experience. So what is the enjoy playing sports and am a to spend a day as a reporter at a Bradford City best thing about match day? Well for me, I chose football match. two things, hey who said there couldn’t be two. member of a local wheelchair The first is the social side, because magic can basketball team. I train twice a On the day of the match against Millwall, I sat also happen off the pitch like making friends, week and also play in championships. in the press seats surrounded by well known meeting your future partner or just spending time people from Pulse 1, Sky, BBC Radio and together as a family. I like playing sport because it makes Bantams Banter. As I sat there a question went through my head ‘what’s the best thing about me feel part of a team and I get to match day?’ So I went out on a mission to find out. meet my friends. There’s a good I asked a fan if he could describe the experience social side to playing a team game in one word, he said it was ‘atmospheric’, he’s and the group meets up to do other not wrong. The atmosphere of the stadium things together too. could change at any moment and it did, just as the football soared like a bullet into the goal! Explosions of cheering emerged from the stands Who uses a wheelchair? wheelchairs for sports such as as fans celebrated, clapping, singing, their hearts A wheelchair is a chair with basketball, football or cycling. racing with excitement as they waved their hands wheels. It comes in different in the air like they just didn’t care! forms, either where you move There are sometimes handles There are people who work in the stadium behind it by turning the rear wheels by behind the seat to allow it to the scenes like James Mason, the Chief Operating Officer. He thinks that the best part of the match The second, speaking today as a reporter, and hand, or it can be moved by be pushed by another person. day is the social side of football that brings people at other City matches as an average fan, it’s the motors. Wheelchairs are used by people together and gives them a chance to bond. commitment and pride everyone shares after who find walking difficult or every match day when they walk home. There is Bantams Banter, who produce live podcasts one thought that repeats itself, one that will live Sometimes people use power impossible due to illness, injury, of the match, said: “one of the best things is through the future generations of Bradfordians assisted wheelchairs or adapted or a disability. painting a picture with words to give people “I’m city till I die…I’m city till I die…I know I am I’m watching the same feeling of the atmosphere as sure I am…..I’m city till I die.” if they were actually here!” What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? Share your favourite sport – email [email protected] Write in and tell me about it! Email [email protected] 2 3 things to do Sedbergh Centre, , Bradford Activities for young people up to 18 Bradford Disability Bradford Disability Football Club years of age, including using the BMX Sport and Leisure (bdsl) Free football training sessions. All ages track, playing tennis, cricket, music, Sports for young people aged eight to 25. Try and all abilities welcome. playing on Wii Fit, making pizzas or activities such as cricket, football, athletics, Tuesdays 6pm to 7pm: cakes, creating arts and crafts and sailing, kayaking and tennis. You can book to University Academy Keighley simply having fun with other young attend an single day or a full week at either camp. All sports activities will be run by fully Green Head Rd, Keighley BD20 6EB people. qualified sports coaches and leaders. Fridays 6.30pm to 8.30pm: Cost of the camp will be £25 per person a week New for this year: We now have a multi or £6 per day. Limited transport available from Trinity Green College selected pick up points. Bradford, BD7 1QX use games area and outdoor climbing frame with swings and slide. All camps run from 10am until 3pm Sundays 10am to 12noon: on the following dates: mind the gap

Trinity Green College Monday 25 July to Friday 29 July The scheme will run from 25 July to University Academy Keighley (UAK), Bradford, West Yorkshire BD7 1QX 19 August 2016 from 9am until 3pm summer school Green Head Road, Utley, For more information contact (Monday to Friday each week) Keighley BD20 6EB Mind the Gap will be running two four day Paul Jubb on 07845 568226 long summer schools for young people with a Monday 1 August to Thursday 4 August learning disability aged 14+ The holiday scheme costs £12 per Southfield Grange, Haycliffe Lane, Bradford BD5 9ET Monday 1 to Thursday 4 August person a day. Shine Together youth group Friday 5 August ‘Present Yourself’ media summer school Shine Together is a free youth group Doe Park Water Activity Centre, You will learn how to be a TV presenter for disabled young people aged 13 to To book or for further information Foster Park View, Bradford BD13 4LN and how to present yourself in front of a 25 years of age. contact the Safety First Team on There will also be extra leisure trips running camera. You will work with professional tutors

The group meets on Saturdays from 01274 727233 or email admin. during the summer holidays. and enjoy a day trip to the National Media Please contact us to find out more. Museum. 1pm until 3pm at All Saints Landmark [email protected] Bradford Disability Sport Monday 15 to Thursday 18 August Centre, in All Saints Church, opposite and Leisure Service on 01274 437093, St Luke’s Hospital, Bradford BD5 0NG. email [email protected] ‘Picture Yourself’ photography summer school There is a choice of fun activities 3 – 31 August 11am or visit www.bdsl.net You will learn how to take amazing photographs, getting tuition from a including: professional photographer learning • playing board games and jigsaws Bradford Film Festival techniques like framing and lighting. • using Lego and Duplo 3 Aug – Alvin & the Chipmunks – You can choose to do just one or both • playing bowls, football and tennis Road Trip (PG) bradford youth service summer schools. Each week costs £48. • crafts like colouring and collages 10 Aug – Cars (U) There’s lots of things planned for from the Places are limited. • den building and go-cart riding 17Aug – Rio 2 (U) Youth Service this summer, from cook and For more information, call 01274 487390 eat sessions to a cycle ride in or visit www.mind-the-gap.org.uk • nature activities like making bird 24 Aug – Minions (U) to trips to local places of interest, arts and feeders and planting seeds. 31 Aug – Big Hero 6 (PG) Mind the Gap Studios, Silk Warehouse, crafts, music workshops and more. Patent Street, Bradford BD9 4SA Email [email protected] Brought to you by UNESCO City of Film Find out more by contacting a youth or come down to a session to find out more. bradford-city-of-film.com/big-screen/family worker where you live: Bradford South Anthony Casson call 01274 431158 Keighley Jonathan Whitaker Phabtastic call 01535 618191 Don’t forget

Try multi sports including cricket, football, archery, cycling and more at Bradford West Shaun Wilkinson Roberts Park, and Zara Sports Centre, Thorn Lane, Bradford BD9 6NA call 01274 437350 If you do something fun this If you take part you will receive certificates, medals and a photograph. For more Bradford East Norrina Rashid summer if you share anything information contact Jaz on 07971 166919, email [email protected] call 01274 431066 Shipley Carys Bose on social media don’t forget to or visit www.bradfordphab.org.uk call 01274 437158 add our hashtag #fun4allBD 4 5 your letters your views !!! I’m going to stay overnight at a camp this summer away from You’re my family. I’m a bit worried. can you give me any advice? under the the buzz says Example spotlight Here’s some ideas for things Checklist you could do to feel less My name is Hamza. I am 15 years old and I worried. ✔ mobile phone (if you go to Dixons Allerton Academy. ● write to or ring your family while have one to stay in touch you are away. Boxing is a sport that requires with family) ● Take something from home with mental, emotional and physical you, for example a scarf or a ✔ toy or item from home strength. I enjoy boxing because cuddly toy so you have it close if ✔ medication you need I get a sense of satisfaction and you feel homesick. achievement from it. ● Remember the experience ✔ the right clothing e.g. Boxing is highly motivating and will help you to be more warm jumper for cold independent, so in the future rewarding. One thing you will need you might be glad you did it. days or evenings or to perfect in any sport is a high level ● Go on the trip with confidence, waterproof coat. of resilience and self-motivation. you will be able to get through it. ✔ toiletries e.g. shampoo When I first started on this adventure ● It’s normal to feel worried, but I faced many challenges. Over time and shower gel or try to relax and step outside I overcame these challenges by not your comfort zone. Enjoy the personal care items. adventure. giving up and persevering. ✔ money (if you need to ● Try to speak to other people My favourite subject at school is My ambition, when I leave school is on the camp and share the buy things while away) to become a successful businessman experience together. It’s likely Design Technology because I like ✔ Anything else you need creative subjects. like my dad, who is a role model to everyone else feels the same! me. I will also continue to pursue my Write a checklist of things you (you could ask a friend or ● At the weekends I go to a boxing club passion for boxing and may go on to need to take with you so you family member for help) on Leeds Road called M.A club. I teach it to other people in the future. don’t forget anything. started my boxing career at 10 years of age. I started boxing because I Share your favourite hobby Do you have a letter you’d like us to answer? email [email protected] found it an interesting sport. email: [email protected]

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