Update from Joan -March 2008

Joan visits Dimensions

Even at this late stage I am asking Stoke-on-Trent to visit Dimensions, see the provision for families and people with disability, and meet with me to see how we can use Dimensions to meet participation in sport and healthy living targets.

Norton Residents Association

Choosing the Easter Bonnet under 7's and over 7's winner is just about the most difficult task for Chair of Ball Green School Governors Neil Dawson and myself. But thanks to all Residents Association Members for a Palm Sunday Do, an Easter egg for every child, and to the Liberty Dance Troop who entertained us all.

 Chell Heath Residents Association

Every good wish to the new Chell Heath Residents Centre now that the work is complete and the doors are open.

UCATT - Pleural Plaques Campaign

I met with members of UCATT and the UCATT Regional Secretary Steve Murphy at the regional launch of the plural plaques campaign - the campaign to overturn the Law Lords decision to block compensation for victims of pleural plaques, those who have suffered scarring of the lungs caused by heavy and long term exposure to asbestos.

FaceScape 2008

Last week I met with Amanda Wright from FaceScape. She plans to give the whole community an opportunity to represent itself in an inclusive community arts project and is inviting constituents to join her celebrations.

The Official launch date is the Saturday 22nd March and FaceSpace 2008 will be at The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery, Hanley. On Bank Holiday Monday 24th March they will also be outside Clinton Cards at the Potteries Shopping Centre.

Show your support for FaceScape through myspace.com/facescape and facescape2008.blogspot.com or contact Amanda Wright by telephone: 01782 450254 or email: facescape@gmail.com

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