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Discover your Active Side at Mobility Roadshow Scotland
If you have a disability and feel you are missing out on joining in sport, the Mobility Roadshow Scotland is a great place to get started - and it's free. At the event at the Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh on 25 and 26 April, an interactive sport and fitness arena offers a great opportunity to participate in a wide variety of games and sports, plus demonstrations by top players. Whether you fancy having a shot at archery, bowls, boccia, new age kurling, wheelchair basketball or rugby, experts will be there to introduce you to the game. Previous experience is not necessary and it offers the chance to try different sports without having to join a club. Scotland's Kenny Herriot, one of the world's leading wheelchair athletes will be there sharing his experiences and encouraging others to look ahead to the 2012 Paralympics. Come and hear about his training programme for his forthcoming handcycling marathon from Land's End to John O'Groats. And if you're feeling really adventurous you can scale the climbing wall to reach new heights. Professional instructors will guide you on your way up this extremely safe system. Wheelchair users are transferred into a special harness for the journey. Mobility Roadshow Scotland in 2006 led the way with a small pilot sports arena. Its popularity proved the concept, leading to a large arena at last year's national event. "This is a great feature of the show that we have expanded since 2006, offering visitors a real chance to get involved," commented Jacqui Jones, director of projects and events, Mobility Choice, the charity that organises the Roadshow. "We hope to announce further demonstration and participation sports nearer to the Edinburgh show," added Jacqui Jones. "But whatever your sporting interest, there will be a representative from Lothian Disability Sport on hand to advise you how you can become involved." Visitors can find out about all kinds of sports and what is available in their local area, such as swimming, wheelchair tennis, athletics, powerlifting, sailing and kayaking, horse riding, judo, jujitsu and skiing. Supported by the Scottish Government, this show for Scotland and the North of England is a spin-off from the national Mobility Roadshow - the UK's premier mobility and independent lifestyle event that celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. It is a free event for disabled people of all ages, their families and carers, and older people who may be experiencing reduced mobility, as well as professionals such as occupational therapists, healthcare and local authority personnel. The sports arena is a great addition to the traditional Roadshow features that include test driving a range of vehicles, finding out about the latest mobility equipment and services, plus advice and information. The show is open from 10am to 5pm on Friday 25 April and 10am to 4pm on Saturday 26 April. Admission, parking and showguide are free, and a regular accessible courtesy bus service will operate between Edinburgh Waverley Station and Ingliston. Visit the website at www.mobilityroadshow.co.uk or call 0845 241 0390 for the latest news, information on pre-bookable wheelchair and scooter loans, accommodation, how to get there, test drive registration and exhibitor details.
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