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www.calvert-trust.org.uk/lakedistrict the ome to ust Welc alvert Tr strict C Lake Di Calvert Trust Calvert Trust Challenging Disability Through Outdoor Adventure Lake District is a place where goals are achieved and amazing friendships 40 years of fun packed outdoor adventure! are formed. There are no barriers to achi“evement. Everyone has fun and I can’t wait to come back!!! We’d love to welcome you to the beautiful Lake District We’ve had amazing times National Park and our accessible outdoor activities before but every time it gets better and better. centre above Lake. Since opening our doors in 1976, we have enabled people Judith & Pauline Worrall with even the most profound and complex of needs to enjoy challenging outdoor adventure and live up to our motto, ” “It’s what you can do that counts!” Time and time again, our guests let us know how This way to valuable their visit has been; helping them build self-confidence, acquire new skills, make friends new adventures and most importantly have fun! During your fully catered residential break, our experienced team will deliver a programme that suits your needs and will always be on hand to provide expert guidance and support throughout your stay. We offer everything from traditional water and climbing activities, to horse-riding and hand biking, so read on and let the excitement begin! Sean Day Centre Director

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Activities for all Our multi-activity courses are designed by our expert instructors We take every opportunity to run and will include a selection* our activities in the surrounds of the of the following: Lake District and by using specially adapted equipment and innovative • Hand Biking & Cycling techniques, we aim to remove barriers Archery to participation allowing everyone to • take part in the fantastic adventures • Bushcraft we have on offer! • Wheelchair Assault Course To help you make the most of your time Problem Solving at the centre, every activity group is • allocated a dedicated Group Instructor • Orienteering for the whole of the visit, who will Canoeing coordinate your programme of • activities, get to know your needs and • Sailing help you meet your own personal goals. Climbing and Abseiling Ensuring your safety • • Trapeze and Swing Your safety is of paramount importance • Zip Wire to us. Our qualified instructors hold Horse Riding and Trap Driving National Governing Body Awards and • have undertaken specialist training in at our Stables working with people with disabilities and Lakeland Walk & Push the centre is licensed by the Adventure • Activities Licensing Authority (AALA). • Ghyll Scrambling *Please call the centre 2 weeks prior to your arrival if you would like details of which activities are on your programme.

T • 017687 72255 www.calvert-trust.org.uk/lakedistrict for Duration of stay and urses iduals activity programmes Co and Indiv milies Your stay with us can be of different lengths Fa dependent on how many of our activities you want to take part in - the longer your stay with us the more you get to do! Meet other people and share experiences • Weekend breaks of 2 or 3 nights (Friday to Sunday or Friday to Monday) If you are coming to the centre as a group of fewer than 6 people* we with 2 full days of activities have specific dates set aside through the year for Families and Adult • Midweek breaks (Monday to Friday) Individuals, giving you the opportunity to meet other guests and take with 3 full days of activities part in activities with people of similar disabilities and ages. • Full week holidays (Saturday to Saturday Courses for Families are where at least one member of the group is under or Friday to Friday) with 6 full days of 18 and at least one member has a disability. For Adult Individual courses, activities (summer only) participants must be aged 18 or over. All activities are included in the price and In both instances, all participants with personal care needs must attend if you would like to know more about dates, course structure and accessibility of with a friend, relative or care worker, who are asked to participate fully in activities, we’d love to talk to you. the course. Sample Programme

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T • 017687 72255 www.calvert-trust.org.uk/lakedistrict My foster daughter has many physical and mental health issues. emed s The difference visiting the Calvert makes Th Course to us as a unit is hard to put into words… cialist s“he is allowed to explore activities that d Spe otherwise are inaccessible to her in a safe an environment, she is allowed to interact with other people, this is something she struggles with on a day to day basis, however at the As an alternative to our popular multi-activity courses, families Calvert even going to the evening disco and adults* can spend the whole of their stay on a specific is something she enjoys. The main aim of the visit was to have fun and we range of complimentary activities** allowing visitors to enjoy did that by the bucket loads. more of what they already love. These specialist courses fall into 3 areas: Kate James and Karina Probert Theme Activities** ” • Rock and Rope (at our indoor climbing wall or at an outside venue when possible) Landsports • Cycling or Hand-Biking • Zipwire • Lakeland Walk / Wheelchair Push

• Dinghy Sailing Watersports • Canoeing • Full day Catamaran Sailing

• Horse Riding or Trap Driving Stables*** • Grooming and Horse-Care

These specialist and themed courses run on limited and specific dates through the course of the year and run either Monday to Friday (3 full days of activities) or Friday to Sunday evening / Monday morning (2 full days of activities). Please call our bookings team to discuss dates, availability and course details.

*Participants in a group may be of a range of ages and disabilities. **All activities are weather dependent, which may mean alternative activities will be substituted. *** Number of participants in Stables Specialist Courses are strictly limited to 4 people with disabilities + carers for Trap Driving and 6 people with disabilities + carers for Horse Riding. Weight limits are 13st for Horse Riding and 18st. Inc. wheelchair for Trap Driving.

T • 017687 72255 www.calvert-trust.org.uk/lakedistrict Being at Calvert Lake District, has es re-ignited something inside me that had e Lak mme been dormant for some time. It is the desire Th Progra to try new things and to put any fear to one overy s“ide, put your trust in others and ‘have a go’! Rec Seeing others less able taking part whilst dealing with the everyday challenges At the Calvert Trust, we have been looking for ways their respective disabilities bring is truly inspirational beyond belief! to build on what we already do in the beautiful surroundings of the Lake District while still living Marsh/Cutter Family up to our ethos “it’s what you can do that counts” ”

Supporting your recovery What your programme will include We are delighted to offer our new programme which is a This course is built around the key dedicated course for those in strands of physical activity, cognitive recovery from an acquired brain skill development and social interaction. injury or a stroke - whatever the Each day is split into two; half dedicated age or whatever the cause. to challenging outdoor activities and half This course combines the dedicated to therapeutic support and therapeutic benefits of development delivered by a qualified challenging outdoor activities, Occupational Therapist. with professionally delivered rehabilitative support. Residents will also get the opportunity to use our sensory room and Prices are based on one hydrotherapy pool during the course individual plus one carer, or an of their stay, as well as using all our adult without additional care communal areas for socialising and needs attending on their own. further rehabilitative activities. Please call for more details.

T • 017687 72255 www.calvert-trust.org.uk/lakedistrict Our son has gained such confidence stic doing activities that he just doesn’t get anta the chance to do at home. He isn’t able F oked to join in any groups or activities at e Co mfy “school. Being at the Calvert Trust gives Hom Co him a chance to feel successful, and als we are proud of each other. Me Reuben sees his energy as a positive thing at the Calvert Trust, he never Stay feels this anywhere else. Diane and Reuben Boustead All your meals are included in the price and are prepared by our team of chefs using locally ” sourced fresh ingredients. All our accommodation is en-suite with level entry wet rooms and toilet facilities with grab If you have any special dietary handles and plenty of space. requirements, menus can be adapted to your dietary needs, A number of our rooms have also been so just let us know and we will specifically designed with overnight care be happy to help. of people with profound and complex disabilities in mind - we also have several inter-connecting rooms available. u Available Equipment Sample Men The majority of our rooms are twin, with Starter: some 3 and 4 beds available. We have a lad Soup or Sa wide range of equipment at the centre, so just let us know what you need and it will rse: Main cou be ready when you arrive. Lasagne Sausage • Raisable beds • Corridor Alarms troganoff Mushroom S • Manual Hoists • Elephant Feet • Electric Hoists • Table Raisers Dessert: , • Raisable Toilet Seats • Medical Fridges ffee Pudding Sticky To • Listening Monitors • Over Tables Fruit Platter • Room Alarms • Monkey Pole

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We don’t have a structured programme of activities in the evening, After a great day of activities unwind at our state of the and your time is your own. art Water Centre. However, the fun doesn’t have to stop and our Games Room is a great place to socialise with table tennis, table football, pool tables Take a dip in our hydrotherapy pool, enjoy the poolside sauna, or take and a tuck shop and bar for you to enjoy a drink or a snack. advantage of our multi-sensory room - the perfect place to relax with bubble tubes, lights, projectors and a range of interactive equipment. Our film nights and disco are ever popular evening events too, but if you prefer a quiet moment, sit back with a book in the To aid access the pool has a raisable floor, poolside hoist and two poolside Library or catch up with your favourite soap in the TV lounge. changing rooms with changing beds and overhead tracking hoist. If you still have the energy, you can also use the Sports Hall for a game of football or basketball.

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For more information or to make a booking, our contact details are listed below: Lake District Calvert Trust , Little Crosthwaite, Keswick, , CA12 4QD T • 017687 72255 F • 017687 71920 E • [email protected]

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