The YIA Sub-Committee brings you the first
Young IA Activity Weekend
29 June - 1 July 2012
Swansea

In 2012 Young IA are going to try something different. Staying at the University of Swansea, the weekend will start with dinner on the Friday evening. Saturday will be spent at a local activity centre, followed by a meal out in Swansea in the evening. So if you're aged 18-40 with an ileostomy or internal pouch and you want to try some new activities as well as meet some new friends, why not join us from the evening of the 29 to the morning of the 1st for a fun filled weekend.

What's Included?

Accommodation for 2 nights in single en-suite rooms, all meals, and all activities - likely to be kayaking and coasteering.

All for just £220.00

Funding may be available from the Young IA Bursary Fund. The Young IA Bursary exists to provide help (subject to eligibility) for young people in meeting the costs of events such as the Young IA Weekends. A bursary application form, and application guidelines, may be downloaded here. Please ensure that you read the guidelines carefully to ensure that you are eligible to apply.

CLOSING DATE FOR BOOKINGS IS 6 APRIL 2012

Either download the booking form here and send it with your payment to IA National Office or book online using the booking form here.

Other Young Events (Non-IA)

Breakaway is the only England & Wales based charity offering residential adventure activity breaks for young people aged from 4-18 with bowel and/or bladder diversions and dysfunctions, and their families.

Breakaway offers the chance for families and young people to meet, talk about ,and share their experiences in a relaxed and friendly environment. The main aim of Breakaway though is to have fun!

For 2012, Breakaway has two weekend events arranged, which will take place at the YHA National Forest - both are for three nights.

4th May - 7th May 2012
or
24th August - 27th August 2012

A booking form is available from the Breakaway website
www.breakaway-visits.co.uk

For more information, phone 07903 220040 or email breakaway@tiscali.co.uk

The Young IA Bursary Fund offers funding (subject to eligibility) to young people with an Ileostomy or an internal pouch to attend Breakaway. A bursary application form, and application guidelines, may be downloaded here. Please ensure that you read the guidelines carefully to ensure that you are eligible to apply.