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Bolesworth International Announce Partnership with Neuro Therapy Centre

One of the North West’s most successful family events, Bolesworth International has announced its fundraising partnership with The Neuro Therapy Centre, a charity supporting people across North Wales, Cheshire and the Wirral. The event team will work hard to raise funds for this important cause during the 4 day family extravaganza taking place in the grounds of Bolesworth Castle in Cheshire from 16-19th June.

Several members of the Bolesworth International event team, including Show Director Nina Barbour, visited the Centre to take part in a physiotherapy class and to find out more about how the money raised will make a life-changing difference.

The Neuro Therapy Centre is based in Saltney near Chester and provides practical support and therapies to help manage the symptoms of a wide range of neurological conditions including MS, Parkinson’s, MND and ME.

Show Director, Bolesworth International, Nina Barbour said:

“We are so pleased to be working with The Neuro Therapy Centre, this local charity provides such vital physical and emotional support to those living with neurological conditions and their families. Many riders across the world have been affected by devastating neurological conditions and we know that our competitors and spectators will really get behind our work with this important charity. We want to help in any way we can and our team have plenty of exciting new ideas for raising much-needed funds during our 4 day event.”

Neurological conditions are caused by damage to the brain, spinal column or nerves, either from illness or injury. They can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or ethnicity, and their impact is life-changing. Although neurological conditions are incurable, a huge amount can be done to manage symptoms and maintain quality of life. Something as simple as regular physiotherapy can make a huge difference, helping people stay mobile and independent.

The services provided at the Centre include a large scope of therapies including physiotherapy, fitness and exercise programmes and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. The Centre also offers a number of additional support services on a regular basis such as podiatry, complementary therapies, Yoga, occupational therapy, audiology support, Tai Chi and counselling and much-needed support is available for carers of people with neurological conditions.

Neil Kemsley, Chairman of the Trustees at the Neuro Therapy Centre, added:

“We are thrilled to have been named as a charity partner for Bolesworth International in June. The Centre has been in existence for over thirty years and has grown and developed significantly over that time. We are proud of the services that we are able to offer to support people with a wide range of neurological conditions, who often receive very little support from traditional health services after diagnosis. There is no regular support – that is why the therapies and support offered at the Centre are so vital.

“We have to raise over £400,000 just to operate each year and we know that there are many more people that need our services, as we are the only Centre offering this support throughout North Wales, Cheshire and the Wirral. This will be a fantastic opportunity for us to raise awareness of our work and show the impact that we have in the region.”

Bolesworth International is a 4 day family spectacular combining world-class show jumping with incredible family entertainment and live music. Children under 14 can go for free.

Show tickets, camping and Festihuts are available for the 2016 Bolesworth International event now go to www.bolesworthinternational.com

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The Neuro Therapy Centre is open Monday to Thursday from 9am until 4pm, and Friday 10am until 2pm.

The Neuro Therapy Centre is based at: Units C1-C4, Brymau Estate One, River Lane, Saltney, Chester, CH4 8RG. Contact 01244 678619 or visit www.neurotherapycentre.org

For details about Bolesworth International please contact Pippa Miln at the Show Office on 01829 307676 or email pippa@bolesworth.comFor all media enquiries please contact Laura Young at Show Pony Publicity on 07919 004 116 or email laura@showponyevents.co.uk

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Laura Young .