Photos from Disability Awareness Day 2024 at Warrington’s Walton Hall

Warrington Disability Awareness Day (DAD) was founded by Dave Thompson back in 1992.

This was with the aim of creating a day that would raise awareness of people with disabilities, and to create a hub providing help and support to those who need it most.

The event, and Dave’s charity Warrington Disability Partnership, are continuing to ensure the event thrives.

Each year, DAD takes place at Walton Hall and Gardens, and it is one of the biggest dates in the town’s calendar.

It took place today, Sunday, and despite the wet weather, there were smiles all around as visitors enjoyed around 250 exhibitors demonstrating equipment, transport, holiday options, leisure opportunities, employment, support groups and services.

There was also a sports zone including scuba diving, an arts marquee, a centre arena and family entertainment.

Photographer Dave Gillespie was in and among the crowds snapping these great photos from the popular event.

Joseph and Eric Baker with Jess Blenkinsopp and Isabel Rudge from Warrington Youth Zone

The DAD Papyrus wheel spin stall, featuring Jaydene Cheng and Christine Shaw

The Guide Dog stand at DAD

DAD also had a driving mobility course

Jack Taylor, from Bewsey, with instructor Alex Amos from Cheshire Scuba Academy

Amelie Mole enjoys having her face painted at DAD

Wired For Sound perform for the crowd

Earl of Stamford Morris Dancers get the audienve to join in

Warrington BSL chior

The Arts Fest Squiggle exhibit

Batida Rio performs at DAD