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Cambridge rugby star takes on Oxford rivals to support disabled fans

Event date: 11 December 2019

Cambridge rugby star Stephen Leonard will lead Cambridge University against Oxford University at Twickenham, supporting disabled rugby fans as he plays a vital role in the Varsity Match on Thursday.

Cambridge twins take on famous rugby showdown

Event date: 11 December 2019

Cambridge twins Fiona and Jenni Shuttleworth are set to star in the famous Varsity rugby match between Cambridge and Oxford universities and will be supporting disabled fans with every scrum, tackle and ruck.

Game changers: Oxford rugby stars rally for disabled fans

Event date: 6 November 2019

Oxford University’s Varsity rugby teams swapped rugby for table tennis on Sunday, spending time with disabled adults living at charity Leonard Cheshire’s Agnes Court care home in Banbury.

Cambridge rugby stars line out at The Manor

Event date: 4 October 2019

Cambridge University’s Varsity rugby teams this week visited The Manor, a residential care home for disabled adults in Brampton run by charity Leonard Cheshire, to meet residents and talk about the upcoming Varsity Match against big rivals Oxford.

‘I feel like I’ve got my life back’

Event date: 30 September 2019

Dave Evans lives at Gloucestershire House, our care home in Cheltenham for disabled adults. He talks about the benefits of exercise and regaining independence.

Paralympian supports disability charity at marvellous day out

Event date: 21 August 2019

Paralympian Olivia Breen cheered on 22 teams of sporting superheroes representing international disability charity Leonard Cheshire at a fully inclusive sports event last weekend.

Gloucestershire woman’s Superhero adventure

Event date: 9 August 2019

A 60-year-old Gloucestershire woman with cerebral palsy who has a passion for cycling is set to take on a ‘Superhero’ triathlon.

Pete takes on Superheroes Triathlon

Event date: 30 July 2019

Pete Donnelly, our Can Do Programme Manager, took part in the Superheroes Triathlon last year. Here he takes a look back at his experience.

Pedal power at Cheltenham care home

Event date: 17 July 2019

Disabled people from a Cheltenham care home have found a wheely great way to get active, by taking on cycling competitions and starring in a new film about the powers of physiotherapy.

Greenhill grenadiers reach boccia finals

Event date: 11 July 2019

The Greenhill Grenadiers Boccia team, all of which are residents at the Leonard Cheshire home in Timsbury, Somerset, have reached The National League and Super League Finals in Nottingham on 13 July.

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Leonard Cheshire Disability is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England no: 552847, and a registered charity no: 218186 (England & Wales) and no: SC005117 (Scotland). VAT no: 899322375. Registered office: Regus The News Building 3rd Floor 3 London Bridge Street London SE1 9SG

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