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Wardington Court Activity Centre plays host to almost 6,500 visits by visually impaired people every year. We have a fleet of 3 minibuses, driven by a team of loyal volunteers.

Visitors are of varying ages, abilities and interests. A range of activities is offered, including ten pin bowling, swimming, carpet bowls, blind cricket, sewing, knitting, glass and plate painting, general knowledge quizzes, a friendly game of cards or, for the energetic there is a fitness suite.

As well as daytime activities the Centre opens 2 evenings a week; archery, pottery, yoga and indoor bowls are popular pastimes. One night a week there is a social club when visually impaired visitors can enjoy a drink, play cards or dominoes, or just socialise. Occasionally a local pub or club is challenged to a games evening.

Wardington Court has its own resources room selling a wide range of aids from liquid level indicators to talking watches and microwaves. Items not in stock can be ordered. (Contact aids & adaptations), Cobolt Systems –www.cobolt.co.uk or RNIB –www.rnib.org.uk.

A fully licensed bar adjoins a large hall equipped with a stage, professional lighting system and an induction loop for the hard of hearing. nab holds numerous fundraising and social events such as band nights, film supper race nights and concerts.

A twice-yearly diary of events and trips is published including visits to stately homes, the seaside, shopping trips, theatre trips (with audio description). At least once a year a 4-day holiday is organised.

Wardington Court is a busy, friendly place, run by a dedicated team of staff and volunteers. However, there is always a need for more enthusiastic volunteers to help with everyday running and special occasions. If you enjoy the company of others, have time to spare and would like to give something back to the community, please telephone 01604 791333.

If you know of any registered blind or partially sighted persons who would benefit from attending the Activity Centre please telephone 01604 791333.

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Bottom banner with contact details: - nab, Main Administration Office, Wardington Court, Welford Road, Northampton, NN2 8AG, Tel & Fax: 01604 719193, Charity Number 201240

NAB is a member of the Fundraising Standards Board, and is committed to the highest standards in fundraising practice. As such, we aim to adhere to the Fundraising Standards Board's Fundraising Promise (www.fsboard.org.uk) and the Codes of Fundraising Practice, as established by the Institute of Fundraising (www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk).

If you have a complaint about NAB's fundraising, please contact Alan Williams at NAB,
Wardington Court, Welford Road, Kingsthorpe, Northampton. NN2 8AG. Telephone 01604 719193. Email alan@nab.org.uk

If you are dissatisfied with our response at the end of that process, you can refer the matter for further investigation to the Fundraising Standards Board.