Bader Braves
Launched on the 10th February at R.A.F. Museum, Hendon, BADER BRAVES was created as a joint acknowledgement of Sir Douglas Bader′s honourary Chieftainship of a Canadian Indian Tribe and the bravery of children with limb deficiencies and other disabilities in their efforts to lead normal lives.
BADER BRAVES will support children with limb loss and other physical disabilities by offering unique experiences and improving life-skills to increase confidence. The Douglas Bader Foundation has always acknowledged the importance of the children′s families and carers and, in supporting the children, also aims to benefit those people involved in their lives.
BADER BRAVES will incorporate The Douglas Bader Foundation′s already proven Bader Flying/Young Aviators′ Days providing youngsters from 6-16 with limb deficiency and other disabilities with the opportunity of experiencing flight in a light aircraft.
Flying days 2011
| Saturday 4th June (12.00-17.00) | RAF Waddington Flying Club, Lincoln LN5 9LB | Info |
| Saturday 18th June (10.30-17.00) | The Scottish Aero Club, Perth Airport, Scone, Perth, PH2 6PL | Info |
| Saturday 25th June (10.30-17.00) | Caernarfon Airport, Dinas Dinlle, Gwynedd, LL54 5TP | Info |
| Saturday 6th July (10.30-15.30) | Moray Flying Club, R.A.F. Kinloss, Forres, Morayshire, IV36 3UH | Info |
| Sunday 17th July (10.30-17.00) | West London Aero Club, White Waltham Airfield, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 3TW | Info |
| Saturday 23rd July (10.30-17.00) | The Cornwall Flying Club, Bodmin Airfield, Cardinham, Bodmin, PL30 4BU | Info |
| Sunday 7th August (10.30-17.00) | Waveney Flying Club, Seething Airfield, Toad Lane, Seething, Norwich, NR15 1EL | Info |
| Sunday 21st August (10.30-17.00) | Goodwood Flying Club, Goodwood Airfield, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0PH | Info |
| Saturday 3rd September (10.30-17.00) | Caernarfon Airport, Dinas Dinlle, Gwynedd, LL54 5TP | Info |
PLUS - NEW FOR 2011
Bader Braves Activity Weekend
Fri 10th to Sun 12th June
Calvert Trust "Challenging disability through outdoor adventure" - Calvert Trust Kielder, Kielder Water, Hexham, Northumberland NE48 1BS
This is a wonderful opportunity for disabled youngsters and their families or carers to spend a weekend together enjoying all that Calvert Trust has to offer.
For the adventurous there will be a wealth of exciting activities to try out in a safe, caring and supportive environment with experienced staff always on hand to help. Those who prefer peace and quiet will find it in abundance in the beautiful surroundings; Kielder Water and Forest boasts the largest man made lake in Northern Europe and the biggest forest in England. You can explore this from an accessible Nature Trail that runs from the main centre towards Keilder Water passing the bird hide on the way. Amateur astronomers will also have a field day (or night) seeing the stars as they should be seen under the blackest night skies in England.
Designed around an old Northumbrian farmhouse in a 40-acre woodland site, the award winning accommodation and facilities are renowned and all fully accessible. There is a heated indoor swimming pool (warmer than normal pools) with a hoist and steps; an indoor games room suitable for lots of team activities; a lounge area with bar where you can relax in the evening and a Games Area with pool and table tennis tables and comfortable seating for the less energetic! Computers are also available with free Internet access.
To learn more about the above activities:
Douglas Bader Foundation
45 Dundale Road
Tring
Hertfordshire
HP23 5BU
Tel/Fax: 01442 826662
email: douglasbaderfdn@btinternet.com
www.douglasbaderfoundation.co.uk/bader-braves
www.limblossinformationcentre.com
