Set Brainwave’s star a twinkle

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Whether it’s the fairy, tree, tinsel or bauble that you have decided won’t do again for next Christmas; the jumper that aunty gave you that simply doesn’t fit, the book that you will never read or the set of glasses that clash with your kitchen decor, Brainwave the South West children’s charity would like to hear from you. Debbie Bond, Brainwave’s Shop Development Manager, said “We all know that we get presents we don’t want or have to make room in our wardrobe for the new ones we received. We are asking everyone to drop in their unwanted goods, particularly clothes and books, to our shop in Ottery St Mary. It’s great recycling as well as helping a good cause; we can find them a good home too.” Debbie added “We’ll also take Christmas decorations. We all get tired of our decorations no matter how nice they are and want a change. All Brainwave’s shops are offering to take unwanted Christmas decorations off people’s hands this January after they have been taken down on twelfth night. If people think about it now, it will save them storage space during the year; it will allow someone else to enjoy them next Christmas. Unfortunately though we cannot take trees as we have no where to store such big items”. Brainwave receives no government funding and relies totally on donated gifts. It is therefore relying on readers to help the charity so that, in turn, it can help families with disabled children and other issues. Brainwave provides home based therapy and programmes for children with disabilities such as Cerebral Palsy, Down’s Syndrome, Autism and Developmental Delay. It works with parents, training them in handling skills and exercises (both physical and cognitive) to enable the child to reach its full potential. Its objective it to complement any NHS programmes. To quote one of our parents “We walked away with a specific and comprehensive exercise regime. We can’t thank Brainwave enough for all the wonderful work they did, not only with our daughter, but also with us as a family. We all left on a high, feeling albeit exhausted”. Places on the programme are available for children at the South West Centre in Bridgwater. For more information see www.brainwave.org.uk or phone 01278 429089. Contact: Debbie Bond: 07515 586164 Editor’s notes 1. Brainwave’s team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists and teachers seek to transform the lives of children with disabilities. By working with parents, giving them relevant therapy equipment and teaching them correct handling skills, they are empowered to actively participate in their child’s development. 2. See the charity’s video at http://uk.youtube.com/BrainwaveCentre. 3. Brainwave is always looking for shop volunteers. If you are interested contact: 01308 867984. The charity currently receives no statutory funding. 4. Brainwave shop can be found at: 14a Mill Street, Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1AD

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