The SDA were very happy to receive some funding from the Rotary Club of Shrewsbury four years ago, and set up a bursary fund to help out those who need assessments or lessons but have funding difficulty. We at the SDA try to keep it topped up and are happy that we have been able to help several people to access the help they have needed.

We also have links with CReSTeD; a charitable organisation that keeps a list of schools and teaching centres that deal with specific learning difficulties. Those organisations that want to be listed are visited every three years by CReSTeD consultants to ensure that their standards are upheld; there are three such schools in Shropshire. The CReSTeD website provides useful advice to parents and can be found at www.crested.org.uk

A useful and totally positive website I have recently noticed is ‘Made by Dyslexia’ on Facebook. It promotes the values of dyslexia and is quite inspirational.

Ros McCarthy (Rotarian/CReSTeD consultant/SDA member

Arrange workshops/speakers 3 or 4 times a year. These events are supported by PATOSS and CPD certificates are issued to all who attend. The fee for these courses is usually around £5

Events include:

Meetings are held at The Cricket Club, SY11 2AY in Oswestry at 7.30pm and last for approximately 90 mins.

The group is interested in adding more Shrewsbury contacts and new members are always welcome. You do not need to be a member to attend these talks.

If you would like your name to be added to the mailing list please email Janet Barlow janet.barlow@talk21.com

Some of the fantastic contributions to our 'Design the SDA logo competition' A big thank you to all those who entered.