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The Chamwell Centre is Gloucestershire’s visionary, unique and only facility of its kind in the county that aims to transform the lives and wellbeing of children, young people and adults with disability.

Chamwell’s Time to Grow Appeal has been launched today with a bid to raise 250,000 pounds by the end of the year.

The Chamwell Centre was made possible thanks to the generous support of individual donors, trusts and foundations,businesses and the local community who raised a staggering 5.1 million pounds todevelop the Centre and facilities. Our ‘state-of-art’ equipment, including one of the country’s largest hydrotherapy pools, other exciting sports, social facilities and community café are accessible to everyone.

Chamwell opened its doors in June 2021 and was officially launched in January this year. With the Centre fully open and coming alive, now is the time to grow!

Time to Grow appeal donations will enable the charity to continue to deliver its vision which is for everyone, no matter their ability, to access sport, leisure activities, specialist therapies, clubs and social opportunities, all in the spirit of friendship and equity.

The specialist nature of our facilities and services means our running costs are in excess of half a million pounds each year and yet we receive no statutory funding.

Every donation will help us reach our goal:

·      £15 monthly donation would cover the cost of one group hydrotherapy session

·      £20 monthly donation would contribute to the cost of a child and their carer enjoying a weekly swim in our pool for a month

·      £30 monthly donation would cover the cost of attending a term’s sporting activities such as race running or boccia

·      £50 monthly donation would cover the cost of one hydrotherapy session for a child with a physical disability

Dr Marie Owen, President said: “Like most charities, the Chamwell Centre has been affected by COVID-19 and more recently the rise in costs, such as utilities, hits us hard as it does everyone.  Yet, at a time when so many families are needing Chamwell’s support, our aim is not to step back, but now is the time to grow.”

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2024

Splash Out Fundraising Campaign

The Chamwell Centre Charity is seeking donations to help us to fund our core service of fully accessible hydro pool sessions for children and adults with disabilities and additional needs in Gloucestershire.

Oct

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2023

Chamwell Cafe Play Area

Our play area in the cafe is there for all children to explore and enjoy. It's a wonderful free element to our community cafe.

Oct

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2023

Thursday morning 'Term Time' Soft Play

Our Soft Play is available from 9.00-1.00 on a Thursday during term time. This can be booked via our website for general use or can be booked for private hire.

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2022

Celebrate our Volunteer

Meet Alex - Alex volunteers for us one day a week in the Chamwell Community Café

Sep

30

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2022

Could you be a fabulous fundraiser like Miles?

Miles is a pupil at The Milestone School - not only does Miles enjoy using the Chamwell Centre facilities during the school day he also visits us with his family during school holidays and on the weekends.

Sep

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2022

Lucy and family hold a fabulous fundraising event at Highnam Court

Lucy wanted to hold this fundraising event, as she has been so grateful for the support and help Chamwell has given her and her family.

Aug

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2022

Be part of something life changing

The Chamwell Centre is Gloucestershire’s visionary, unique and only facility of its kind in the county that aims to transform the lives and wellbeing of children, young people and adults with disability.

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2022

Cader Idris Mountain Race

Ras y Gader, the Cader Idris mountain race, one of the toughest fell races in Wales, and viewed by many as a classic "must do" race. The event starts and finishes in the market town of Dolgellau, at sea level, and climbs almost 3000ft to the summit of Pen y Gader itself. One of the real challenges of the race is the constantly changing terrain, switching from steep metalled roads to flat tracks behind Gwernan lake, pitched steps up the Pony Path, and picking your way among the boulder fields on the final ascent........and then you've got to do it all in reverse!

May

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2022

Molly's Blog

Welcome to my blog - To all you explorers!  I first found out about the Chamwell Centre Charity as I was looking for hydrotherapy facilities in the area. After more research I really admire what they offer to young children and adults with disabilities and learning difficulties.

May

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2022

Soundabout Choir

We're working towards our first ever performance at Worcester Cathedral in partnership with Worcestershire’s Inclusive Choir. The event will take place on the evening of Sunday 12th June at 6:30 pm - 7:15pm. We will be be learning a new song to perform at the event, which is Amazing Grace.

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Adventure Race South Africa 3 weeks to go!

How time flies!! - only 3 weeks to go, managed to complete a 50km run with our 8kg rucksack on Sunday, so our training is still on track.

Feb

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HRH The Princess Royal officially opens the Chamwell Centre

We are delighted to report that Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, officially opened the Chamwell Centre on Tuesday 25 January.

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Adventure Race South Africa

Many of you who visit the Chamwell Centre will know of (the always cheerful) Julie de Leeuw. Not only is she Chamwell’s Operations Manager, she’s also our in-house ‘pocket rocket’. When most of us are thinking of how we can spend our days away from work relaxing at home or with friends and family, Julie is planning her training schedule. You remember that day last week when it reached 2 degrees Celsius? Well, Julie had her day off and was out kayaking. “Sorry!”, she typed in her text – “my fingers are freezing, I can’t type properly I’m so cold after 40 miles of kayaking”. You see, Julie and her husband Anton are Adventure Racers.

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The Chamwell Centre is Gloucestershire’s visionary, unique and only facility of its kind in the county that aims to transform the lives and wellbeing of children, young people and adults with disability.

Chamwell’s Time to Grow Appeal has been launched today with a bid to raise 250,000 pounds by the end of the year.

The Chamwell Centre was made possible thanks to the generous support of individual donors, trusts and foundations,businesses and the local community who raised a staggering 5.1 million pounds todevelop the Centre and facilities. Our ‘state-of-art’ equipment, including one of the country’s largest hydrotherapy pools, other exciting sports, social facilities and community café are accessible to everyone.

Chamwell opened its doors in June 2021 and was officially launched in January this year. With the Centre fully open and coming alive, now is the time to grow!

Time to Grow appeal donations will enable the charity to continue to deliver its vision which is for everyone, no matter their ability, to access sport, leisure activities, specialist therapies, clubs and social opportunities, all in the spirit of friendship and equity.

The specialist nature of our facilities and services means our running costs are in excess of half a million pounds each year and yet we receive no statutory funding.

Every donation will help us reach our goal:

·      £15 monthly donation would cover the cost of one group hydrotherapy session

·      £20 monthly donation would contribute to the cost of a child and their carer enjoying a weekly swim in our pool for a month

·      £30 monthly donation would cover the cost of attending a term’s sporting activities such as race running or boccia

·      £50 monthly donation would cover the cost of one hydrotherapy session for a child with a physical disability

Dr Marie Owen, President said: “Like most charities, the Chamwell Centre has been affected by COVID-19 and more recently the rise in costs, such as utilities, hits us hard as it does everyone.  Yet, at a time when so many families are needing Chamwell’s support, our aim is not to step back, but now is the time to grow.”

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