What's On
Parent Partnership Events:
Please visit our SkillShare page| for details of events and workshops organised by the Parent Partnership Service for 2012.
Other Staffordshire based organisations / events:
Aiming High are pleased to provide an updated list of short break activites for disabled children and young people that it is currently funding. Check for new and existing activities with Aiming High|
If you would like more information about the activities or would like to book a place please contact the organisations directly using the contact details provided.
Action for Blind People in association with Aiming High is pleased to offer a Family Day Out at Trentham Gardens on Saturday, 23rd June 2012 between 11.00. - 3.30. pm. The day out is for children who are blind and partially sighted and their families. Come along and stroll around the gardens, run wild in the woodlands, brave the barefoot walk, and play hide and seek in the maze. Booking is essential please contact Rachel Setchell on 0121 665 4247 or email: rachel.setchell@actionforblindpeople.org.uk|
Action for Children in association with Aiming High are offering a range of activities and clubs for children and young people with disabilities age 5 - 18 years. A range of fun things to do in the Cannock Chase, Lichfield, Tamworth, Burton and Uttoxeter areas is on offer. The emphasis is on making friends and having fun whilst also learning new skills. Please click on the link for further details: Staffordshire Shared Care Activity Service (pdf 140kb)| | 
Autism West Midlands are holding a number of drop in events at Staffordshire Resource Cafe (Stafford) for parents and carers with a child on the autistic spectrum. For more information please contact Sarah Christie on 0121 450 7574 or 07500 885 140 or email
sarahc@autismwestmidlands.org.uk|
Autism West Midlands have updated their Parent Information Pack. The pack contains lots of useful information including charity contacts and details on DLA allowances. The pack can be viewed
here| (pdf 4.42 mb). Please note it is a large PDF document and may take some time to download.
Autism West Midlands are embarking on an Autism Awareness Tour 2012 bringing autism awareness training to a town near you. This is in response to a huge demand and they hope that everyone in the West Midlands will be able to easily access at least one of the seminars. The tour is visiting Stratford, Telford, Burton, Birmingham, Stoke and Herefore from
March until
December 2012. For more information and to book please visit
www.autismwestmidlands.or.g.uk/training| or call 0121 4507582 or email:
training@autismwestmidlands.or.uk|
A Team Members Club is a newly established social club for all people aged 14 and above. The club is aimed at people with all different kinds of disabilities and Special Educational Needs and is held
every Wednesday from 6:30pm to 9:30pm at the St Michael and all Angels Church, Newcastle under Lyme. There are a range of activities including Bingo, Bowling, Quiz night, Discos and much more! To find out more contact Stephen Bruce on 01782 911350/07716 340979 or
stephenbruce89@yahoo.co.uk|. Alternatively you can visit the website at
www.ateammembersclub.co.uk| for more information.
Beaudesert Farm, Upper Longdon, Rugeley, WS15 4LN in assocation with Aiming High brings you family fun days. Come along to join in with all the activities and learn new skills. Meet the farm animals and make pizza for lunch. Dates are:
Wednesday, 6th June 2012, 10.00. - 3.00. pm and Friday, 8th June 2012, 10.00. am - 3.00. pm. Booking is essential. Please contact Mary on 07984 716494 or 01543 4252210 or email:
mary@beaudesertparkfarm.co.uk|
Biddulph Playday 2012 will soon be upon us. This year's event will be held at
Biddulph Grange Country Park on Thursday, 2nd August between 11.00. and 2.00. pm. For more information around the Playday please visit
www.playday.org.uk| and Play England
www.playengland.org.uk|
Breathing Space is part of the Aiming High programme and will provide disabled children and young people aged between 8 - 18 with the opportunity to take part in a series of fantastic dance projects across the County. During half-term and Summer holidays workshops have been arranged to work with a specialist dance artist and take part in fun activities. Workshops are specifically designed to ensure everyone can participate. Next workshop date is:
6th June 2012 sessions taking place between 10.00. - 12 noon and 1.00. - 3.00. pm at Wilnecote Leisure Centre, Tinkers Green Road, Wilnecote, Tamworth, B77 5LF.
Please note that children and young people with personal care needs must attend with a carer. Please book your place with Alison Lord, Dance Development Officer on 01785 278647 or
alison.lord@staffordshire.gov.uk|
Burntwood DASH (Discover Autism Support Here) is a support group which offers practical advice and support to parents of ASD children of all ages. The group gives parents the opportunity to meet other parents in similar situations to their own. Go along and join the group for a chat and coffee. They meet one Monday evening a month from 7.30.pm - 9.30. pm at Boney Hay Children's Centre, Chorley Road, Burntwood. Just drop in or contact them on 0759 906 2633 or email
wendysmith_581@fsmail.net|
Cannock Childrens Centre are hosting a series of Community Consultation meetings (drop in sessions) during Spring/Summer 2012. The sessions are hosted by Dr Nick Hammond, an Educational Psychologist that supports schools in the Cannock area. The aim of the sessions is to host a one stop problem solving workshop for parents/carers to to talk about difficulties that their child may be experiencing. Concerns covered so far have included bedtime routines, supporting Autism, social and emotional development and anxiety. The consultation meetings will take place at the Cannock Childrens Centre, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BU on the following dates:
Tuesday 19th June 2012, 09:00am - 12:00pm
Monday 23rd July 2012, 13:30pm - 16:30pm
Caudwell Children are holding a disability roadshow on
Saturday, 18th August from 10.30. am - 2.30. pm at Northwood Stadium, Stoke-on-Trent. This innovative event will bring specialist equipment, therapies, treatments and services from local and national specialists for children and their families. Everyone is welcome. Please contact Steve at Caudwell Children on 01782 600869 or email:
steve.jackson@caudwellchildren.com|
Chase Aqua Rural Enterprise in association with Aiming High are holding activity days on
Wednesday, 6th June and Friday, 8th June between 10.00. - 3.00. pm at Carney Pools, Bishton Lane, Stafford, ST18 0XW. Suitable clothing must be worn along with wellies or strong shoes. Come along and meet small animals and learn about they are cared for, try out plant growing, do a nature walk or join in pond dipping. To book a place and for more information please call Carol on 07814 237211 or email:
candc.carney@virgin.net|
Chase IT! in association with Aiming High is offering day holiday camps for the half-term break. All day camps run from 9.00. am - 4.00. pm and are available on:
Wednesday, 6th June, Thursday 7th June and Friday 8th June at Chase Leisure Centre, Cannock. and..
Wednesday, 6th June, Thursday 7th June and Friday 8th June at Rugeley Leisure Centre, Rugeley.
Core Childrens Service in association with Aiming High bring weekend fun for children aged 8 - 18 years old with a range of disabilities. Get involved in games, arts, crafts, music, singing, theatre, dancing and much more.
June dates are: Saturday, 2nd, Saturday 16th and Saturday 30th. The clubs run throughout the year on alternate Saturdays between 10.00.am and 2.00. pm at Rawlett High School, Comberford Road, Tamworth. Booking is essential. Please contact Mandy Oliver on 07967 381080 or email:
mandy.oliver@thefca.co.uk|
Creative Media Workshops in association with Aiming High is pleased to offer
free fun and motivational weekly creative media workshops for disabled children in July and August. All trainers are fully experienced and the workshops are taking place in a disability friendly building The Cornerstone Centre, Silverdale, Newcastle, ST5 6PF. For more information and dates the workshops are taking place please contact Daf on 07970 770990 or email
daf@giftedworkshops.com|
Crossroads Care in association with Aiming High have a whole range of activities planned. From bowling to indoor wall climbing, there is something for everyone. Please notes some events are restricted to those living in the Staffordshire Moorlands and Newcastle Boroughs. For more information please contact Crossroads on 01782 207863.
Dimensions offers sensory friendly screenings for people with autism and people with learning disabilities every month at more than 80 Odeon Cinemas across the UK and Ireland. To find out if your local cinema is participating and for all the latest news please visit
www.dimensions-uk.org/autismfriendly|
Disabilit-e News is a twice monthly publication brought to you by Sports across Staffordshire. Subscribe to find out all the latest information about disability sport and physical activity including: Aiming High, County News, National News and Paralympic News. To receive a copy direct to your in-box please contact
mfosbrook@staffordbc.gov.uk| |
Disability SnowSport UK have recently opened up a branch of their ski school at the SnowDome in Tamworth, Staffordshire. The charity are trying to gauge interest within the local area regarding learning to ski. If you, or anyone you know, would like more information please visit
www.disabilitysnowsport.org.uk| or contact Holly Oughton, Lead Instructor on 07810263357.
Disability Sports Forums - are being set up in each Borough to provide a voice for disabled people. The groups are focused on developing sporting opportunities within each area and bring together a range of people from Sports Development Teams to Sports Clubs, Local Schools and disabled participants. These groups are all looking for new people to be involved so if you live within Staffordshire and would like to be involved with one of these groups please contact
Mark Fosbrook 01785 619398 or email
mfosbrook@staffordbc.gov.uk| |
The Down's Syndrome Association has recently announced its conference and training programme for
Spring and Summer 2012. Family weekends, training days and conferences have all been arranged and the Down's Syndrome Association welcomes the opportunity to work in partnership with families. For more information please visit the website
www.downs-syndrome.org.uk|
Dyslexia-SpLD Trust have commissioned Mary Daly to provide recommendations to them so that the Trust can provide more focussed signposting for parents and teachers through their website
www.thedyslexia-spldtrust.org.uk| A short
questionnaire| (word 150 kb) has been prepared for parents/carers of children who are dyslexia or who may have specific learning difficulties. This is a really great opportunity to contribute your views. Mary would appreciate if the questionnaire could be completed and returned to her via email:marydaly57@hotmail.co.uk
East Staffordshire Childrens Centre - Sahara Group is a support group for families with young children up to age 10 who have additional needs. The Group meets on a regular basis and has access to the sensory room at the Children's Centre. For more information please click on the attached links or contact Bella Kaur on 01283 233400
Sahara Group Poster (pdf 205kb)| | . If you work with a family that you think may benefit from support from the Sahara Group please complete the attached
referral form (pdf 305kb)| |
G8way have a number of activities planned for 2012 for disabled children and young people in your local area. If you would like more information please leave a message for the G8way Team on free-phone 0800 093 0414 or email g8way@staffordshire.gov.uk| for more details.
Golf Academy in association with Aiming High would like to invite you to spend time at the golf course trying out new activities, learning new skills and meeting new people. Join us on Tuesday, 5th June, 10.00. - 2.00. pm at The Range, Broad Lane, Essington. Booking is essential please contact Craig Thomas on 07973 798483 or email: info@thegolfacademy.co.uk|
Harmony Group would like to invite you to their first meeting in Uttoxeter. Harmony has been running for several years in Burton and now would like to mirror the meeting in Uttoxeter. Harmony is a group of parents who support parents/carers of children on the Autistic Spectrum (or awaiting assessment). The meeting will take place on Thursday, 26th April 2012 6.30. - 8.30. pm at Uttoxeter Community Fire Station, Cheadle Road, Uttoxeter, ST14 7BY. For more information please contact Tracy Holmes (Chair) on 07817 702606 or email tracyholmes@harmonygroup.co.uk| Meetings have also been arranged for the Tamworth and Burton Areas as follows:
Tamworth - Surestart, The Exley Centre, Wilnecote Lane, Belgrave, Tamworth, B77 2LA. Every 3rd Thursday of the month 1 - 3 pm:
Thursday 21st June
Thursday 19th July
Burton - East Staffs Children's Centre, 248 - 257 Waterloo Street, Burton on Trent, DE14 2NJ. Each meeting is 10.00. am - 12 noon:
Tuesday, 19th June
Tuesday, 17th July
Inspire Multi-Sports Clubs wants to invite you into its family. It is a fun, safe and enjoyable club that all of your family can be involved with. The club will give you and your family the opportunity to try a range of different sports in a relaxed and informal environment with qualified coaches. Dates are:
Saturday, 9th June, 10.00. - 1.00. pm - Meadowside Leisure Centre, Burton
Thursday, 7th June 5.00. - 7.00. pm - Jubilee 2, Newcastle.
Sunday, 10th June, 10.00. - 12.00. noon - Alleynes Sports Centre, Stone.
Sunday, 10th June, 2.00. - 4.00. pm - Wombourne Leisure Centre
The Jigsaw Group is a support network group for people with Asperger's Syndrome or High Functioning Autism and their families. The groups aim is to provide information and advice on the many aspects of care and services that are available as well as providing various social activities which can involve the whole family and ensure there are plenty of opportunities to make and maintain friendships. For more information including the latest newsletter please visit http://www.thejigsawgroup.org/
Leek Library are hosting a number of weekly sessions aimed at parents/carers and their families. Musical Tot Time will be held every Friday between 11am and 11:30am and Baby Bounce and Rhyme will be held on Mondays between 11am and 11:30am and from January 2012 on Thursdays from 2pm. For more information please contact Erica Taylor at the Leek and Rural Childrens Centre on 01298 687162/3. Alternatively email your enquiries to erica.taylor@staffordshire.gov.uk|
Leek Library are going to hold a number of weekly Jabadao sessions for parents/carers and their babies. Jabadao is a music and movement activity based on play. The sessions will commence from Tuesday 15th May 2012 from 2:00pm - 2:45pm. For more information and to book your free place contact Leek Library 01538 483207.
The Lighthouse Group provides support for young people with ADHD and their families) have issued their latest Newsletter! The latest edition includes; information about the monthly meetings, how to help your child read, future family events and much much more. To view a copy of the newsletter and to find out more about the Group please visit
Are you a professional who uses Makaton in your work or someone who requires in-depth Makaton training?
The Makaton Charity would like to invite you to a makaton foundation workshop. The workshop is taking place on
Saturday, 9th June and Saturday, 16th June between 9.30. am and 4.00. pm at The Meeting Point House, Southwater Square, Telford Town Centre. The cost is £100 per person and participants will receive manuals, pocket book of signs and symbols and certificate of attendance. For more information please contact Fran Walsh on 07801 973341 on
childpitcottage@gmail.com|
Mencap is running a
free information event for individuals with a learning disability and their families and carers. The event will provide help and advice about personal budgets in Staffordshire. There will be real life examples from Staffordshire families and the chance to meet other families in the same situation. The event is running on
Wednesday, 30th May 2012 between 10.00. am - 2.30. pm at Beacon International Centre, 9 - 26 Anson Court, Staffordshire Technology Park, Beaconside, Stafford. Please contact Lisa Molloy on 07432 695 145 or email
lisa.molloy@mencap.org.uk| for more information.
Mercian Ability Partnership (MAP) is running a number of projects for adults and children/young people with disabilities. They are looking into starting a Youth Club in the Tamworth area to support young people to develop independent living skills through activities like gardening, cookery and cleaning. If you would be interested in this please contact them on 01827 307712 minicom: 01827 54268 or email: cfortune@mercian-ability.org.uk
Midlands Psychology are going to be running a series of Adaptive Skills Programmes during the summer term 2012. The workshops are designed to improve the social and communication skills of young people with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder.
Workshops places are available as follows:
5 - 7 year olds - St Lawrence Children's Centre, Gnosall, Wednesdays, 4.30. - 5.30 pm starting 13th June 2012 for a six week programme.
8 - 10 year olds - Midland House, Stowe Court, Lichfield, 4.00. - 5.00. pm starting 14th June.
11 - 13 year olds - Haling Dene Centre, Penkridge, Wednesdays, 4.00. - 5.00. starting 13th June.
Places are for 1 parent and child with the first session being for parents only. Places are limited and offered on a first come first serve basis. Please email:
adaptive.skills@midlandspsychology.co.uk| confirming that your child has a diagnosis of ASD and their age to secure a place.
Midlands Psychology would like to invite you to an Autism Drop In session on
Tuesday, 29th May 2012 between 10.00. - 12 noon at Wombourne Library Community Centre and Children's Centre, Church Road, Wombourne, WV5 9EZ. The drop-in is for parents, carers and family members of children and young people with autism. Staff from Midlands Psychology will be available for a short informal discussion relating to autism and your child. As it is a drop-in session no appointment times are given and you may have to wait a short time for a member of staff to become available. There is no need to book but if you have any questions please contact Machita at
machita.denny@midlandspsychology.co.uk| or on 07882 823954 or call Midlands Psychology on 01543 417139.
The National Autistic Society is holding a LEGO© Club for Autistic children between the ages of 6 and 14 years. This is an exciting opportunity for the children to have fun building LEGO© models together whilst working as part of a team and developing social skills. The group are based in Stafford and meet on Sundays. For more information contact either Mandy Binns on 01785 665232 or Sarah Binks on 07760 891699. Alternatively you can e-mail
stafford@nas.org.uk| for more information.
The National Autistic Society have new dates for their Stafford Stay and Play Club for 2012. The sessions will take place twice a month (on Saturdays) at the Littleworth Community Hall, Stafford between 10:30am - 12:30pm. Dates remaining for 2012 are:
June: 2nd and 16th
July 7th and 21st
August: 4th and 18th
September: 1st and 15th
October: 6th and 20th
November: 3rd and 17th
December:1st and 15th
For more information please contact Sarah Binks on 07760 891699 or Mandy Binns on 01785 665232 or email
stafford@nas.org.uk|.
The National Autistic Society (Stafford Branch) are holding a talk on Wills and Trust for parents and carers of disabled children. A guest speaker, Malcolm Parker from Collective Legal Solutions will de delivering the talk. The event will take place at the Rising Brook Fire Service Community Room, Stafford. For more information and to book your place, please contact Mandy Binns on 01785 665232. Alternatively, email your enquiries to
stafford@nas.org.uk|
The National Autistic Society is conducting their largest ever survey of people with autism and carers of people with autism to get the most comprehensive picture yet of the lives of people affected by autism in the UK. They would very much appreciate your time to answer the survey questions. The survey will take around 20 minutes of your time so please visit the link to participate. NB: link takes you to an external website.
The North Staffs Asperger Autism Association provide a range of activities for families with children with autism and aspegers. For more information contact the NSAAA office on 01782 627002 for more information.
North Staffs Special Adventure Playground still has places available at sessions. The site includes outdoor play equipment, sensory garden, indoor activity rooms and soft play room. Places are open to disabled children and young people aged 6 - 18 years. Sessions take place as follows:
Wednesday, 5.30. - 7.30 pm (6 - 11 years)
Thursday, 5.30. - 7.30. pm (11 - 14 years)
Fridays 5.30 - 7.30. pm (14 - 18 years)
Limited weekend sessions are also available. Please contact Hannah Dean on 01782 717612 or email nsadventure@lineone.net|
North Staffs Special Adventure Playground are holding monthly discos for teenages (15+) and adults who have a disability. The disco takes place on Fridays, 7.30. pm - 10.00. pm and costs £4 per person - Carers go free. The dates remaining for 2012 are:
25th May
29th June
27th July (BBQ weather permitting)
31st August (BBQ weather permitting)
28th September
26th October (Halloween disco - come in fancy dress)
30th November
21st December (Christmas disco - come in fancy dress)
For more information please call 01782 717612.
North Staffs Special Adventure Playground is holding a Jubilee Garden Party on Saturday, 2nd June 2012 between 2.00. and 5.00. pm. Come along and join the fun with games, puppet and magic shows. Entry cost is Adults £2 and Children £1 with a family ticket costing £6. Please contact 01782 717612 for more information.
North Staffs Special Adventure Playground would like to invite you to their Summer Fair on Saturday, 7th July 2012 between 2.00. - 5.00. pm Admission is £1 per person with under 3s going free. There will be face painting, a children's entertainer and much more.
North Staffordshire Trampolining are offering new sessions for children and adults with disabilities at Chesterton Community Sports Centres. For more information or to book your place please contact Jenny on 07732 814510 or email nstrampolining@btinternet.com|
Odeon Cinemas in Tamworth understand that visits to the cinema can be quite challenging for guests with autism. Exposure to the cinema in a controlled environment over a period of time can allow some autistic children to adjust to the cinema experience in such a way that they can now visit standard performances. For more details and screening information please email Linda Spears at: Odeon.Tamworth@OdeonUK.com|
Pulse for Music in association with Aiming High is running two family workshops where you can write songs, play different instruments, make percussion or perform. The workshops are free to attend and the whole family is welcome. Sessions run from 9.30. - 1.30. pm and refreshments and snacks are provided. Advisory age is 7 years plus. Dates are:
Friday, 8th June - Two Rivers High School, Torc Campus, Silver Link Road, Tamworth, B77 2H
Saturday, 9th June - Chasewater Innovation Centre, Chasewater Country Park, Brownhills, WS8 7NL.
Rakemark Respite is a newly formed respite facility catering for all children with special needs and disabilities between the ages of 4 - 8 years of age. It was founded by a team of eight Mums living in Uttoxeter most of whom have their own child with special needs or a relative with special needs. Rakemark is Ofsted registered and operates from Tree Tops in Uttoxeter on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in every school holiday. They would love to hear from any parent/carer interested in using the specialist facility. Please contact Zoe Hall, Manager, for more details on 07521 643949 or visit
www.rakemarkrespite.co.uk| for more information.
Smile is a support group for parents and carers of children with additional needs. The Group are supported by North Staffs Carers Association and meet on the first Thursday of each month at The Staffordshire Moorlands Children's Centre in Biddulph. Come along and join Smile for advice, support and to meet other carers. For more information call the Children's Centre to speak to a member of the Familiy Activities team on 01782 297970 or call Julie Roberts at The North Staffs Carers Association on 01782 831624.
Special Matters - Staffordshire Moorlands - to access the latest newsletter and further information about the Group please click on the link
Special Matters| | . Special Matters have details of activities along with information on play and stay sessions and a sitting service. If you would like any additional information contact Faith Asplin on 07966 053040 or email
faith.asplin@staffordshire.gov.uk| | or check out further information in the Special Matters Newsletter.
Special Needs Project - Toy Cupboard - Pre-School Learning Alliance (Stoke on Trent) have a range of toys that can be loaned to families who have a child with a learning difficulty or disability. Click here for more details
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Sportivate in association with Silverblades Ice Rinks are offering free beginners ice skating courses for the following groups: Young Mums (25 and under), Students (including those with SEN and learning disabilities), Young Dads (aged 14-25), job seekers and part time workers. All beginners skating courses are taught by a fully qualified and CRB checked coach. For more information and to book your place contact Sonia on 01922 419594. Alternatively you can e mail Sonia on sonia.edgar@silver-blades.co.uk for more information
Sports across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent - please click on the link to access your one-stop shop into sport and becoming active. For information on the latest e-newsletter to skills and workshops please visit the site:
Sports across Staffordshire| |
Sports across Staffordshire is also offering further playing opportunities for female disabled footballers. If you are a female wanting to get involved in disability football or your require more information, please contact Jamie Leaning on 01785 256994 or 07816536446 or email
jamie.leaning@staffordshirefa.com| |
Sport Across Staffordshire would like to invite you to their Inspire Disability Multi-Sports Club. There are Inspire Clubs across the County which offer a safe, fun and enjoyable place for families to try a whole range of activities. As a club that is open to disabled children (5-18), siblings and parents it really will make your family feel part of our family. For more information and to find out local club please visit:
http://www.sportacrossstaffordshire.co.uk/DisabilitySport/Inspire|
Stafford Town Dragons Football Club are on the look out for new players. The aim of the club is to provide an opportunity for disabled adults and children to play football and experience the competitiveness of sport in a safe controlled fun environment. The team has the following Dragon Teams in FA bandings: U13's boys and girls, U16's boys only and adult team male only. If you are interested in joining the Dragons or would like to help in any way please contact Jon Binns of Stafford 01785 665232 or email
jon.binns.uk@gmail.com|
Staffordshire Autism Spectrum Disorder Parent Support Group meets periodically in Abbots Bromley and has set up its own Facebook group: visit
www.facebook.com|| and search for “Staffs ASD Support Group”. For more information, please contact Mandy Binns on 01785 665232/07944 001606 or
mandy.binns.uk@googlemail.com||, or Caroline Heath on 01283 521408 or
chocolatecaz@talktalk.net||
Staffordshire FA and Staffordshire Cricket in association with Aiming High is offering multi-sports events for boys and girls between the ages of 5 - 16 years with a disability. Come along and join the fun with games, skills and competitions and much more! Dates are:
Wednesday, 6th June 10.30. am - 2.30. pm - Newcastle Under Lyme College, ST5 2GB
Friday, 8th June 10.30. am - 2.30. pm - Wilnecote Community Leisure Centre, B77 5LE.
Staffordshire County Council's Outdoor Education Service in association with G8way is building on the success of last years Family Days and offering weekend activity breaks for children and young people with ASD or Asperger's Syndrome and their families in 2012. Based at Laches Wood Outdoor Education Centre in the south of the County, these fun-filled weekends will offer families a change to have a break together and to enjoy a range of professionally lead activities in the company of other families. The breaks are fully catered and residential from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon. Dates are as follows:
September 21st - 23rd (for residents of Burton & Tamworth)
For further information and an application pack please either contact the G8way Team or Janet Buxton / Chris Dillon at the centre: 01902 790388 or email:
janet.buxton@staffordshire.gov.uk|
Staffordshire Football Association and Staffordshire Cricket running holiday clubs for disabled children and young people aged 5 - 16 years old. For more information please contact Jamie Leaning from Staffordshire FA on 01785 256994 or 07816 536446 or email:
jamie.leaning@staffordshirefa.com|
St John Ambulance have launched a new community transport scheme with the delivery of a new specially designed purpose built mini-bus to help those in more rural areas access activities such as lunch clubs, youth groups and social events. The mini-bus is designed to allow up to 3 wheelchair users to travel using their own wheelchairs along with more mobile passengers and offers the reassurance of uniformed, fully trained and medically qualified St John Ambulance staff. If you are a community group or school who feel that this service could be beneficial to you then please contact Bob Lee at
boblee999@hotmail.com|
Support for Sibs - Staffordshire Umbrella Network (SUN) has put together an
information sheet (word 203kb)| | 
on support for siblings across Staffordshire. For more details please click on the link. Please also see the Skillshare page for a forthcoming workshop.
Tamworth Library are holding 6, weekly 'Learn and Sign' workshops aimed at parents and carers of children aged 0-3 years. The sessions are aimed at parents with fewer than 5 GCSE's A-C, NVQ Level 2, BTEC First or equivalent and will include family learning sessions that cover activities like story telling, ryhmes and signing. To reserve your free place contact Tamworth Library on 01827 475646. Alternatively e mail
tamworth.library@staffordshire.gov.uk| for more information
Toy Library - Cannock Chase Children's Centre - Service which has many specialist toys. They can discuss individual needs and offer practical advice on which equipment is best for play and development. Click here for more information
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Wheelchair Football Association - a Staffordshire parent has recently contacted us regarding the association. Her son currently travels to play in the East Midlands Region matches and the team is keen to get more members. If you child would be interested in participating please click on the link to the website for more details
www.thewfa.org.uk/index.php| |
Wild Play in association with Aiming High is pleased to bring you half-term activity dates for young people aged 8 - 14 years old. Try bug hunting, outdoor cooking, nature trails, den building and much more. Dates are:
Thursday, 7th June 2012 at Wolseley Centre, Nr Stafford, 10.00. - 3.00. pm Please contact Lynsey Eastwood on 01889 880105 or email l.eastwood@staffs-wildlife.org.uk| to book a place.
Friday, 8th June 2012 at Apedale Country Park, Chesterton, Newcastle, 10.00 - 3.00. pm. Please contact Lucy Swinnerton on 07954 532400 or email l.swinnerton@staffs-wildlife.org.uk| to book a place.
WINGS - Wombourne Special Needs Support Group - Please contact The WINGS Centre on 01902 892222 or visit
WINGS| | . Please note that a registration fee of £5 is required to join WINGS and this entitles you to 4 newsletters per year and access to social activities, playschemes and clubs.
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