Articles
Cinematic Experience
While Will and I were still in the dating phase of our relationship, we went to the cinema a few times. A couple of times we went to see films in the company of my nieces and nephews. But twice we went on our... read more »
There's a Word For It (Ros' Blog)
At my church this year we’re studying the Gospel of John. Taking a year over it means we have the opportunity to explore the book in some depth, and I am enjoying spending a couple of weeks over a chapter. Matthew, Mark... read more »
Everyone Complete in Christ
by Ros Dakin, Training Resources Developer. This post was originally featured on her own blog - take a look by following this link I recently applied (successfully, praise God!) for the job of Training Resources Developer with Through the Roof, a... read more »
Hidden disabilities
At Through the Roof we’re aware of many people with various hidden disabilities who struggle daily – not just with their impairment, but with the misunderstandings of others. We hope the following article by Kay Morgan-Gurr and link to a Christian TV programme... read more »
The World Comes to Wheels
Throughout September, Great Britain has been thrilled by the achievements and skill of Paralympic athletes from around the world. We’ve all watched remarkable athletes do amazing things, but sadly, many athletes and teams arriving from poorer countries don’t have their own wheelchairs or well-fitted... read more »
God's Spirit in Motion?
This article, by our CEO Tim Wood, first appeared in the ‘Connecting with Culture’ weekly e-mail produced by London Institute for Contemporary Christianity. Over the next fortnight the Paralympics will welcome 4,000 disabled sportsmen and sportswomen to London and seek to emulate its motto, ‘Spirit... read more »
TTR at the Stoke Mandeville Festival
TTR was involved with a community festival at Stoke Mandeville Stadium, celebrating the opening night of the Paralympics. Here's a few thoughts from event organisers, More Than Gold, about the evening. Finally the rain stopped, the sun broke through and people of all ages and... read more »
TTR's on the Radio
Get your radios ready, as TTR's Youth Project Manager and Paralympian, Alan Whetherly will be appearing on a radio near you to discuss faith, sport and the paralympics (amongst other topics!) He'll be appearing live on different local BBC radio channels on Sunday 2nd September,... read more »
Celebrating the Paralympics in Disability Week
To celebrate the Paralympics TTR is joining with partners in the Churches for All network and Premier Life to promote a Disability Week between the 2nd – 9th September. The week’s ‘ceremonies’ will open and close with Disability Sundays. Free resources are available to... read more »
Project Manager Alan to appear on TV...
What role does faith play in sport? This is the question being posed by Channel 4's 4thought.tv in a series of short films this week. Our very own Paralympian and Integr8 Project Manager, Alan Whetherly, will be featured this Saturday... read more »