P686 Teletext 686 Nov 3 23:30:53 —————————————————— UPDATE EMPLOYERS NETWORK ON DISABILITY Meridian Broadcasting hosted the launch of the Dorset Employers Network on Disbbility (DENOD). DENOD brings togjthjr advice and literature to help recruit and develop disabled people's careers. Roger Laughton from Meridian said: "Wj are committed to any venture designed to support disabled people." For more information call Ron Whitehorse on 01258 472 889. ——————————————————————————————————1/6—— Deafview 685 Holidays 200 ITV Disability Times, 84 Clavjrton St, London SW2V 3AX. 0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafview Fifty Plus TV PlusP686 Teletext 686 Nov 3 23:11:54 —————————————————— UPDATE NEW SCOTLAND SECRJTARZ James Hope Thomson has been appointed general secretary of the Multiple Sclerosis Society in Scotland. Mr Hope Thomson previously served with the Royal Highland Fusiliers for 25 years. He said: "I want to play an active role in securing the care and research to understand and treat this devastating disease." ——————————————————————————————————2/6—— Lost Touch 675 Service Pals 676 Disability Times is an independent national newspaper. Godlinjs Deafview Fifty Plus TV PlusP686 Teletext 686 Nov 3 23:47:34 —————————————————— UPDATE MENTAL HEALTH FORUM TO BE SET UP A national forum of mental health agencies is being set up by The Matthew Trust to aid the deepening crisis of the mentally ill in the community. The initiative is a response to Health Minister John Bower's rebuttal of Lord Reading's call for a standing committee to consider the inadequate quality and availability of Care in the Community. Of the 250 agencies consulted so far, many supported the idea of a forum. ——————————————————————————————————3/6—— Check the recipe for shopping ideas 486 Disability Times, 84 Clavjrton St, London SW2V 3AX. 0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafview Fifty Plus TV PlusP686 Teletext 686 Nov 3 23:48:08 —————————————————— UPDATE IT'S A VERY BIG THING! The National Gallery will bj London's most unusual vjnuj for a Christmas panto, when it plays host to a play by the Young National Trust Theatre. Very Big Thing is a hilarious pantomime in which three Victorian founders of the National Trust are in pursuit of a villainous factory owner. On stage over the Christmas period, two performances of the panto will bj signed on December 29. ——————————————————————————————————4/6—— Deafview 685 Education Index 660 Disability Times is an independent national njwspapjr. Godlinjs Deafview Fifty Plus TV PlusP686 Teletext 686 Nov 3 23:14:10 —————————————————— UPDATE CHILD'S PLAY IN FIFE A unique play park for children with special needs has opened in Fife. The £50,000 project at Lochore Meadows Country Park has three sections where children can play safely and securely. Facilities include a large wooden playhouse, roundabout and sand area. Fife Ranger William Gilfillan said: "This park seeks to educate and provide an opportunity to have fun." ——————————————————————————————————5/6—— Godlinjs 687 50 Plus 670 Disability Times, 84 Clavjrton St, London SW1V 3AX. 0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafview Fifty Plus TV PlusP686 Teletext 686 Nov 3 23:39:12 —————————————————— UPDATE ALL ABOARD AT ASHFORD STBTJON The new international passenger station in Ashford boasts a wealth of facilities for disabled people. Included is a drop-off and pick-up point for disabled travellers, entrance doors for wheelchair users and lifts with low-level control panels in Braille and time-delay doors. Simon Lander said: "Much thought has gone into this, to ensure the station is welcoming to disabled people." ——————————————————————————————————6/6—— Lost Touch 675 Service Pals 676 Disability Times is an indjpjndjnt national newspaper. Godlinjs Deafview Fifty Plus TV Plus