Sunday 1st December was, like so many other days recently, cloudy and chilly with a discouraging mizzle (definition: rain made of very many small drops). Coalition members were not to be deterred though, and we put on our waterproofs and extra layers and set off for Dorney Lake for this year’s edition of the Winter […]
Completing Winter Wonderwheels 2024!
16 December 2024
At Home Winter Wonderwheels
26 November 2024
Our three At Home Winter Wonders have been busy with their mission! The At Home Winter Wonderwheels event is for those that cannot be at the in-person event. The challenge invites Disabled people from all over the world to take part in a virtual trip around the world; skiing in Norway, throwing snowballs in Japan […]
The Superhero Tri 2024
5 September 2024
The Coalition were back at Dorney Lake on the 17th of August for another Superhero Tri. This year we had a few diary clashes and, sadly, some last-minute illnesses, so on the day we had two teams of staff and Coalition members taking part. It was another brilliant day – team members Graham, Steve and […]
Get More Active Get Together – Papercourt Sailability
18 July 2024
Coalition members have been back to Papercourt Sailing Club for our latest Get More Active Get Together! This is always a popular activity with a well-organised and accessible sailing group. As always, we spend the week before looking closely at the weather and hoping for wind so that the sail boats will get out on […]
Inclusive cycling session at Alice Holt Forest
2 July 2024
On Thursday 23rd May Surrey Coalition members returned to Alice Holt Forest for another Get More Active Get Together Inclusive Cycling Session. Inclusive cycling at Alice Holt has gone from strength to strength since the charity was set up in 2019. They have an amazing team of volunteers, a good selection of adapted cycles suitable […]
Returning to Dorney Lake for Winter Wonderwheels!
14 December 2023
Sunday 3rd December saw the Coalition’s triumphant return to Dorney Lake for the Winter Wonderwheels. This is the second event in the Superhero Tri series, and it follows a similar format with participants walking, wheeling, pushing, running or cycling a choice of distances around Dorney Lake. The Coalition had a team of 8 people at […]
At Home Winter Wonderwheels – Angie’s off to a flying start!
24 November 2023
Disabled people all over the country are taking part in the At Home Winter Wonderwheels challenge. This challenge is part of the Winter Wonderwheels series and is an excellent way to participate for those who aren’t able to be at the in-person event. The challenge is to help your team cover the virtual miles around […]
Get More Active Get Together – Tree Canopy Experience
21 September 2023
The latest GMA Get Together was something a little different! We were guests of the Surrey Hills AONB team for a tree canopy experience which was being set up as part of their annual Wood Fair. The fabulous Social Tree climbers ran the activity for us. They are an organisation who promote the value of […]
Meet our walkers/runners/wheelers for the Superhero Tri!
11 August 2023
Meet our cyclists for the Superhero Tri!
8 August 2023
Sunday afternoon swimming in the sunshine!
31 July 2023
Preparations continue for the Superhero Tri with a visit to the lake for three of our swimmers to get some open water swimming practise. Despite it being a warm day, we all wore wetsuits as these are required on event day. It takes a bit of time to wiggle your way into a wetsuit – […]
Improving the accessibility in our Surrey countryside
23 June 2023
Get More Active Get Together – Alice Holt Inclusive Cycling
26 May 2023
We will be returning to Alice Holt on 29th June at 11am for a cycle! To join please contact Katy – Email: katy.hubbard@surreycoalition.org.uk SMS/Phone: 07434 865062 Read about our trip to Alice Holt last year: Our group arranged to meet at the Activity Centre for 11am and with all of our plans running smoothly we […]
Superhero Tri interview with Angie and Katy
21 April 2023
Katy, our Physical Activity Navigator chats with Angie, our Engagement Officer about the Superhero Tri. To read our blog on the Superhero Tri please visit the following link: https://surreycoalition.org.uk/exciti… To find out more about Superhero Tri please visit their website: https://superheroseries.co.uk/
Exciting Coalition announcement…
2 March 2023
We are participating in the UK’s one and only disability sports triathlon – The Superhero Tri. The event takes place this summer, August 12th at Dorney Lake, Windsor. It is a day full of fun, excitement, and team spirit! We are attending as relay teams, which will consist of Coalition staff and members, and we […]
Our visit to Riding for the Disabled Association (or RDA)
30 January 2023
Read more about our visit to Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA)
Surrey Countryside – making it accessible to all
6 December 2022
Find out about how The Coalition have been working with the team at Surrey Hills to improve access to the beautiful Surrey countryside
The Riding for the Disabled Association
24 November 2022
Read more about The Riding for the Disabled Association
Surrey Coalition of Disabled People chair the Surrey Inclusive Activity Network (SIAN).
22 September 2022
SIAN is an open forum including representatives from Active Surrey, Sport and Activity Development Officers from Surrey Borough Councils, Leisure Operators for the Local authorities, activity providers, not-for-profit organisations and experts by experience.
Jean tells us about how she’s been getting more active
20 September 2022
Coalition member, Jean, shared her experiences of the Get More Active Project with us at The Big Coalition Catch Up on Friday. If you missed it, or would just like to read it again, here are her answers to our questions. Q: How active were you before COVID? A: Quite active, mainly walking Q: How […]