A LEARNING disability day is to take place in Worcester this summer with the theme of making friends and staying healthy and happy.

The third Worcestershire Learning Disability Day will be held on Wednesday, June 10, at the King George V Community Centre in Ash Avenue, Brickfields, Worcester.

It will be held from 10am until 3pm and entry is free to all.

The event has been organised by a team who all have an interest in learning disability issues. They include service users, members of the Community Integrated Learning Disability Team, providers of services and partnership organisations in and around Worcestershire.

The Community Integrated Learning Disability Team includes members from Worcestershire County Council and the Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust.

The theme for this year's event is 'Get It Together', focusing on meeting and making friends, staying safe, choosing hobbies, deciding where to live and keeping healthy and happy.

During the day there will be opportunities to watch and try many activities including archery, seated hockey, Zumba, tai chi, a theatre production and a bowling game called boccia.

Worcester Snoezelen will provide a sensory activity based on light and colours.

There will also be more than 20 stalls and stands which will give those with learning disabilities and carers information about clubs and activities in Worcestershire

Elaine Harris, who is the Professional Lead Nurse in the Community Learning Disability Team, said: "Last year's event celebrated success. It was very well attended with more than 200 people present.

"The day included fantastic demonstrations of football skills, bell ringing and the signed performance of Romeo and Juliet by Regency Special School was very emotional.

"It was a wonderful opportunity to meet others, hear about their amazing success stories and find out really helpful information about what is happening in Worcestershire."

More information is available from the Community Learning Disability Team by calling 01527 556142