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  The World Comes to Wheels

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 »

  TTR’s on the Radio

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 »

  Mind and Soul’s ‘Headroom’

Mind and Soul's 'Headroom'

Saturday 3rd November - 9.30am to 5pm Central Hall, West Tolcross, Edinburgh Tickets: £20 before 30th Sept / £25 thereafter Premier Mind & Soul have teamed up with Scottish Churches and Charities to create a practical, hands-on, one day event focussing on emotional health. The day... read more »

  Celebrating the Paralympics in Disability Week

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 »

  Out Now! The Summer 2012 Vital Link

Out Now! The Summer 2012 Vital Link

The latest Vital Link newsletter (for August to November) is now available. Follow this link to download the Summer 2012 Vital Link Newsletter PDF. read more »

  Ideas and Inspiration…

Ideas and Inspiration...

Without your support in raising awareness and funds for us, we couldn't do what we do.  Our new "Ideas and Inspiration" pack gives real examples of disabled people whose lives have been changed thanks... read more »

  Project Manager Alan to appear on TV…

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 »

  Festival time!

Festival time!

Join us at a once-in-a-lifetime event A unique community festival is taking place on Paralympics opening night (29th August, 6 – 10pm) at Stoke Mandeville Stadium.  Organised by Aylesbury churches and supported by Fusion Youth and Community and More Than Gold,... read more »

  Christian Athlete, Michael Starkey, Selected for the Paralympics

Christian Athlete, Michael Starkey, Selected for the Paralympics

Equality has been restored in the Starkey household with Michael gaining selection in the Men’s goalball team for the Paralympics. His sister Anna had already been selected for women’s goalball (Follow this link to read about Anna’s selection). Michael said... read more »

  Wheels in Uganda — Phil’s Blog, Days 8 and 9

Wheels in Uganda -- Phil's Blog, Days 8 and 9

Thursday 5th July - Day 8 Started the morning with what seems like a routine now and I have it down to a fine art, so I can afford to stay in bed an extra 30 seconds! Now, this was effectively the last day here as... read more »