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The Muscle Help Foundation charity is delighted to announce a number of new virtual and in-person Muscle Dream programmes in 2023/24. As always, these programmes offer the opportunity for several beneficiaries and their families to connect and come together. Some of our programmes are tailored around three age groups, namely: <8-12yrs>, <13-18yrs> and <19-28yrs>.
For in-person events, we will continue to be cautious and vigilant in the delivery of these programmes where common sense COVID-protocols prevail. In protecting you and your families, our volunteers and any suppliers the charity works with, successful nominees will be asked to adhere to any specified charity protocols which will be detailed in all future in-person programme communications.
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NOMINATION PROCESS FOR 2023/24 MUSCLE DREAM PROGRAMMES
Programmes for 2023/24 are detailed below - new ones will be published over the coming months once dates are finalised. Each programme has an online nomination form which must be completed in full. You can nominate someone or if you're over 18yrs, you can self-nominate. Simply select the programme that interests you, fill out the online nomination form and click the submit button. Subject to any specified programme eligibility criteria, all nominations will be acknowledged and reviewed prior to a beneficiary and/or family being contacted. The charity's decision is final. Good luck!
PORSCHE MUSCLE DREAM PROGRAMME
10 LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCES ON OFFER, #LIGHTITUP11
Delivered By: Porsche Experience Centre + Whittlebury Hall
DATE: Fri 8th – Sat 9th Sept (2 days, 1 night)
AGE RANGE: 10 – 28yrs
MAX NUMBER OF AVAILABLE PLACES: 10
Our signature event is back & it’s time to ‘Light it Up’! This immersive and enormously exciting, fully inclusive driving experience programme is supported by our fantastic partners at the Porsche Experience Centre (Silverstone) & Whittlebury Hall.
FLYING MUSCLE DREAM PROGRAMME
TAKE THE CONTROLS, EXPERIENCE LEVEL FLIGHT, EARN YOUR WINGS
Delivered By: Aerobility, Blackbushe Airport, Hampshire
DATE: Wednesday 6th September, all day
AGE RANGE: 10 – 28yrs
MAX NUMBER OF AVAILABLE PLACES: 3
Chocks away! Time to take the controls in level flight, enjoy the thrill of a lifetime and earn your wings! A personalised flying experience giving a powerful sense of achievement, where horizons will be broadened. A unique opportunity to experience the joy and freedom of flying.
THE ART & CRAFT OF FILM-MAKING...WITH
Warner Bros. Studio Tour: The Making of Harry Potter
Delivered By: Warner Brothers Studio (Education Team)
DATE: Thurs 24th Aug 1.45pm, kick-off at 2- 3pm
VIRTUAL / IN-PERSON: Virtual (Teams/Zoom)
AGE RANGE: 8 – 28yrs
MAX NUMBER OF AVAILABLE PLACES: 20
Exclusive spellbinding session on ‘careers in creative industries’, from filmmaking to writing scripts to the finished product on screen to the jobs in the film industry and the skills needed to do them, including props & costumes from the Harry Potter films!
LAUGHTER MUSCLE DREAM PROGRAMME
YOUR CHUCKLE JOURNEY, GET CREATIVE & HAVE FUN!
Programme Facilitator: Harriet Brady-Jackson, Laughtercise
DATE: Saturday 8th July, 1.30 – 3.30pm (2hrs)
AGE RANGE: 8 – 12yrs
MAX NUMBER OF AVAILABLE PLACES: 6
VIRTUAL / IN-PERSON: Virtual
From The Safari to the Laughter Pause Box, time to giggle! Discover the astonishing joy of laughter. Are you your families Laughter Champion? Chuckle and boost your immune system. Feel happier in yourself. Reduce any stress or worries. Boost you and your family’s overall health & wellbeing. Have loads of fun and be happy!
WETWHEELS BEAULIEU MUSCLE DREAM PROGRAMME
BOOST YOUR WELLBEING ON THE OCEAN!
Programme Hosts: MHF + Wetwheels (Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth)
DATE: Thursday 5th July, 09.00hrs – 19:30hrs (all day)
MAX NO. BENEFICIARY PLACES: 3
MAX NO. ACCOMPANYING GUESTS PER BENEFICIARY: 2
NOMINATIONS DEADLINE: midnight, Sunday 2nd July
Boost your health & wellbeing on the ocean on board Wetwheels. Access the sea in a safe, stimulating & rewarding way. Your own fully accessible powerboat awaits. Adapted steering controls will enable you to drive Wetwheels. In being an active participant on board, your physical & mental wellbeing will be improved.
MINDFULNESS FOR MUSCLE WARRIOR MUMS
PRECIOUS TIME TO PAUSE, RECHARGE, RENEW & RESTORE
Programme Facilitator: Harriet Brady-Jackson, Laughtercise
DATE: Sunday 25th June, 2.30 – 5.00pm (2.5hrs)
MAX NUMBER OF PLACES: 12
VIRTUAL / IN-PERSON: Virtual
NOMINATIONS DEADLINE: midnight, Tues 20th June
Time for exhausted mums that need a little extra support to stop, pause and breathe. Prepare to have stress levels reduced, blood pressure lowered, sleep quality improved and anxiety relieved. An injection of self-care, experience deep relaxation with a wonderful Yoga Nidra session and leave refreshed.
CHOOSING A LENS FOR LIFE
How YOU see yourself, YOUR life & the people around YOU
Programme Facilitator: Sue Duraikan, Duraikan Training
DATE: this 2hrs programme is being rescheduled to Oct/Nov
AGE RANGE: 13 – 18yrs
MAX NUMBER OF PLACES: 6
VIRTUAL / IN-PERSON: Virtual
Explore how we choose to focus on different things. Improve your sense of wellbeing. What we focus on and what we blur out. Share a photo you think is amazing and see if others agree! What do you filter out? Could a new life lens help you see things differently? And what would life look like then?
PROGRAMME BEING RESCHEDULED TO OCT/NOV 2023
DATE: Saturday 10th June, 1.30 – 3.30pm (2hrs)
AGE RANGE: 19 – 28yrs
MAX NUMBER OF PLACES: 6
VIRTUAL / IN-PERSON: Virtual
Release those endorphins, discover the science of laughter, enhance your creativity and focus, be empowered to look after your own mental wellbeing, boost your immune system, release stress and anxiety, improve overall physical and emotional health.
DATE: Sunday 14th May, 1.30 – 3.30pm (2hrs)
AGE RANGE: 19 – 28yrs
MAX NUMBER OF PLACES: 8
VIRTUAL / IN-PERSON: Virtual
Express yourself, improve mental wellbeing by developing your ‘improv-mindset’, discover the power of storytelling and unleash your theatrical side in this fun, interactive virtual programme.