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Locals of Winchester get their dancing shoes on for charity
People from all backgrounds are being included in dance whether that’s being in a wheelchair or over 65.
Move Momentum the award-winning local charity that won the Prestige Award for dance class of the year in 2022 prides itself on being inclusive and affordable to all in Winchester.
Founded in 2016, it’s located in Winnall Valley at Unit 12, tucked into Winchester.
Lizzie Sawyer, the Administrator and Marketing Officer of Move Momentum, has been attending the wheelchair dance classes since 2019.
Ms Sawyer says how important charities like these can allow more people from a younger age to “see my disability and my wheelchair as something to be proud of rather than something to be ashamed of”.
With a lack of support for those with a disability has been an issue for many years, Sawyer said about “being disabled at birth, I’ve never had anything like this growing up”.
Until her joining Move Momentum Ms Sawyer says she has really “discover myself and get into myself and express”.
The Liberate Dance is an exclusively Wheelchair based dance group which is £3.50 per class, allowing those normally excluded from sports to be included in catered dance lessons.
They aim to focus on improving mental and physical well-being for all and have formed a supportive community in classes.
Statistics from the Office for National Statistics have found that 13% of disabled people feel “lonely often or always”, which is almost four times that of non-disabled people.
This highlights the importance of charities like Move Momentum and how their presence can help improve mental well-being.
Disability History Month, running from 20th November to 20th December is focuses on Disability, life and death as well as highlighting the achievements of disabled people.
It’s important these events, however many question this monthly celebration as Lizzie Sawyer says “it should be something we consciously learn about” instead of waiting for one month to think oh let’s celebrate”.
A man threw a chair and threatened bystanders in the centre of Gosport on Friday.
Police say the man, who was behaving aggressively, threw the chair on the ground and shouted threats at nearby shoppers before running away. No one was injured.
It happened just before noon, outside a Greggs Bakery on the High Street.
Hampshire Police say the man was white, bald and in his late 40s. He was wearing a baseball cap and a grey hoodie.
Officers are asking anyone who saw the incident to contact them.
Twelve people were arrested after 350 anti-migrant protestors clashed with police overnight in Gosport following reports of a small boat landing in the area.
A small number of officers needed medical treatment following the protests near Walpole car park.
Assistant Chief Constable Simon Dodds said: “Violence and criminal damage have no part in peaceful protest, our position on this has been clear that we will investigate thoroughly and take robust action against anyone responsible.
“Our officers did not deserve to be assaulted as they worked incredibly diligently on Sunday to ensure the safety of everyone in the area.”
Police had banned face coverings and had issued a dispersal order ahead of the protests across Gosport.
Those arrested were held on suspicion of assaulting officers or being drunk and disorderly.
The protest marks an increase in tensions within the UK after protests at Portsmouth, Taunton, Basingstoke and Glasgow in recent months.
Gosport Reform UK councilor Paul Carter told GB News: “If you think about this last night, no one really knew what was happening… I think a lot of people are really worried.”
People in Romsey are being warned that the town’s recycling centre will be closing for a month for repairs.
The closure of Casbrook recycling centre will take place from 12 October to 12 November.
The council says that repairs are essential to keep the site safe, after heavy vehicles damaged the tarmac beneath waste containers.
Councillor Kirsty North, Hampshire County Council’s deputy leader, said: “We are investing in essential improvements to preserve the surface of Casbrook HWRC (Bunny Lane) and ensure the facility continues to serve residents safely and effectively for many years to come.
“I thank residents for their patience during these works and confirm that capacity is available at nearby HWRCs to ensure residents that usually use Bunny Lane, can still dispose of their waste during this time.”
Locals have been advised to use alternative centres in Winchester and Eastleigh while the repairs take place.
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