- Jul 31, 2013
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A major problem for many football clubs, an especially those at our level is how to attract a wider supporter base than just the obvious generic 40 plus male.
Planning for the move back into the Northwich area is already happening and one thing that I personally would like to see is to make 1874 as inclusive and accessible to as many different peer groups as possible.
Following a discussion with a supporter, I have been in contact with Cheshire Down’s syndrome association with a view to making the club Makaton friendly.
For those who are unaware, Makaton is a simplified version of sign language that people with learning difficulties or hearing loss use to assist in communication.
The CDSA run a disability football team and works with other groups who also run disability football groups around Cheshire. Later on this summer they will be organising a short course in Makaton that when completed would enable the club to be classified as Makaton Friendly, a qualification that we can use to promote 1874.
I will be attending the course, but ideally we need 2 more people associated with the club to take the course with me. This does not mean that whoever learns Makaton will be committed to be available at all games, but it does mean that if required we as a club should have someone available at most games to help and assist if required.
Any supporters who may be interested, please let me know.
Steve R.
1874 Northwich Community Development.
Planning for the move back into the Northwich area is already happening and one thing that I personally would like to see is to make 1874 as inclusive and accessible to as many different peer groups as possible.
Following a discussion with a supporter, I have been in contact with Cheshire Down’s syndrome association with a view to making the club Makaton friendly.
For those who are unaware, Makaton is a simplified version of sign language that people with learning difficulties or hearing loss use to assist in communication.
The CDSA run a disability football team and works with other groups who also run disability football groups around Cheshire. Later on this summer they will be organising a short course in Makaton that when completed would enable the club to be classified as Makaton Friendly, a qualification that we can use to promote 1874.
I will be attending the course, but ideally we need 2 more people associated with the club to take the course with me. This does not mean that whoever learns Makaton will be committed to be available at all games, but it does mean that if required we as a club should have someone available at most games to help and assist if required.
Any supporters who may be interested, please let me know.
Steve R.
1874 Northwich Community Development.