Being dyslexic can mean both challenges and opportunities when establishing and maintaining a successful career. In a study conducted by Professor Logan from Cass Business School it was "found that dyslexic people display better skills in oral communication and problem-solving. They are also likely to be better at managing staff, having developed delegation skills in order to cope with their conditions." (http://bit.ly/mU4HAC) It is also noted "People with dyslexia start their own businesses so …

Music is for Everyone (Music & Disability) Brighton Fringe 17-30 May 2013 Spotlight on musicianship and disability in a unique series For further info click here

Welcome to London Gothic, the London Goth Meetup Group. What are we? We are a friendly and welcoming bunch of people with the primary aim to help goths meet and socialise with other goths in the London area. Our main interest is music and we often go to gigs and clubs. We run a range of different events such as walks, picnics and RPG nights. We attend festivals, go to the theatre, the cinema and art galleries, as well as organising the occasional pub social. We even have the odd trip to the sea …

What is Croydon Eats Out aka CEO? CEO is is the umbrella name for exciting, interactive and social food based events in Croydon. Both regular and one-off events are organised as part of CEO. When are the events? Croydon Dinner Club - On the last Tuesday of every month. Croydon Brunch Club - On the 2nd Saturday of every month. Is there a dress code? No, there is no dress code - although coming dressed is preferred. Can I bring a friend, family, spouse, child etc? Yes! You can bring whoever you'd …

Our Dying Awareness Day event, which was held during Dying Awareness week in May, was an ideal time to launch Brighton & Hove's 1st Death Cafe . We intend to hold a meeting on a monthly basis rotated around a number of locations in Brighton, Hove and surrounding areas so that it becomes accessible to a wider audience. The objective of Death Cafe is "to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives." In holding a Death Cafe we are making time for …

ADANNA WOMEN’S SUPPORT GROUP (AWSG) is an informal support group for women set up by mums primarily for mums with young children and mums-to-be. We meet in Dagenham (RM8) East London on the last Thursday of every month. Time 6pm to 8pm. It is open to all women who need a break from the children for a few hours to get back to themselves and their personal goals, enjoy adult conversation and socialise. Our aims are; • To help and empower parents to develop confidence in bringing up their children, …

This meetup is for people who care for relatives, friends or a neighbour. The meetup is open to all those who work in a paid or unpaid capacity looking after someone. The aim of the meetup is to be able to pool our skills and knowledge and practical resources together as a way of offering support to each other. There are many people who care for others, but are not able to get the support they need. This meetup will hopefully go some way in addressing this and at the same time offering social ac …

This is a group for anyone with Multiple Sclerosis and who has taken an alternative approach to managing This condition. The group will share information of new breakthroughs in treating MS.   Together we will explore alternative treatments, exercise and diet.  Walking groups can also be orginised.  The group started because of my experience with MS.  More people today have shown an interest in managing MS naturally and holistically. Let’s get together to share some positive and inspiring inform …

Wiltshire Wanderers are a friendly welcoming young persons walking group that covers Wiltshire and the immediate surrounding counties, for people roughly between the ages of about 20 and 40 ish, though if you are over this age you will be welcome to walk with us. Wiltshire Wanderers is affiliated to the Ramblers Association, and as such members are insured and benefit from discounts at participating retailers. As a Ramblers group we would insist you become a Rambler Member - there's valuable dis …

This is a group for people who know there is a spiritual aspect to life and a spirit world who wish to meet and make friends with like minded souls with a positive outlook who are also interested in healing and spiritual wellbeing. We might gather in pubs, cafes, parks, and when enough people join specially hired venues as well as beautiful outdoor locations. You might have already experienced meditation or want to explore this as another dimension in your life. We might share stories and knowle …

Friendly souls enjoying the delights of Warwick & Stratford & locations nearby & maybe far & wide sometimes. Social events, pubs, clubs, cinema, arts, theatre, festivals, historic, community, meals, personal development & the beautiful outdoors etc. Wide age range. All events to be accessible for disabled people too.

This group is for anyone who is currently training to become a Clinical Psychologist , has recently completed clinical psychology training or is considering embarking on a clinical psychology career in the UK and would identify as being a minority by reason of ethinicity, religion, sexuality, disability /health or other lived experiences. The "Minorities in clinical psychology training community" aims to provide opportunities for peer support, networking and reflection on some of the challenges …

At its heart, CSR means that a company should behave in a responsible and beneficial way towards all those on whom its activities have an impact: these may include the society and community in which it is located, its workforce, its supply chain and customers, and the wider environment. Companies often focus upon their community, giving monetary and practical aid to charitable causes (corporate philanthropy) or on environmental sustainability. However it could be argued that CSR also extends to …

FREE guided walks discovering the secret history, mental health history, art and culture of East London. Discover green spaces you never knew were there and make new friends!

PLOG is the social hub for people living with Parkinson's in and around London. Our mission to remove the link between Parkinsons and disease. The unusual spelling without the apostrophe reflects this attitude to our condition. We aspire to meet every first Wednesday of the month in a central London pub. Do you have Parkinsons? Are you are a supporter, friend or family member of someone with Parkinsons? Then join PLOG; it's a great way to meet others involved with Parkinsons in some form or othe …

Saturday 15 June 2013 7.00-11.00pm Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, London, WC1R 4RL, Holborn Tickets £ 23 in advance £ 28 at the door For more information and reservations contact us:piero@elflako.com or call us 07903 181850 www.pieroonline.com Buy your tickets from: Tintos Cafe Inside Stockwell Tube Station La Bodeguita Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre unit 222-223 London SE1 6TE 020 7701 9166 Carniceria Las Americas 26 Pope's Road, Brixton London, SW9 8JJ 020 7274 5533 Inara Money Transfers …