short break newsletter winter 2015 · buzz club fun sports session tuesdays 6.30 – 8.30 pm £2.00...

Serving the people of Cumbria

Winter 2015

WelcomeWelcome to the latest joint Newsletter for Short Breaks. Providers have teamed up to inform everyone of the activities on offer for children with additional needs for over the Winter period 2014/15.

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Carlisle Children’s Centres 2

Carlisle Mencap 3

Eden Mencap 4

Workington, Disington and Derwent Valley

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North/South Eden 6

Maryport, Flimby, Wigton, Silloth, Aspatria and surrounding areas

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West House 8

South Lakes / Furness 9

Furness Children’s Centres 10

Deaf Vision 11

Autumn

2013

Children’s Short Breaks Activities Newsletter 2013 West House

Short Breaks Activities for Children with Additional needs aged 8 —19 years old Family play afternoon Drop in sessions based at Wild West Children Resource Centre Cockermouth. Meet other families and the community nursing team while children have fun and play in a safe, relaxed environment. Dates:- Wednesday 30th October between 2pm and 4pm For more information please contact Katy Seal on 01900 828451 Activity Days Autumn program

All above activity days are charge at £10.00 per day For more information or to book a place please contact Katy Seal on 01900 828451

Activity Holiday - 48 hour Break away from home Holiday to Kepplewray. This break will leave on Friday 1st November and will return to Sunday 3rd November. The price for this holiday is £30.00 per child which includes :- Accommodation at Kepplewray, Transport to and from Kepplewray. Full staff support. Meals and activities. We have limited spaces for this holiday to Kepplewray. For more information please contact Katy Seal on 01900 828451 Youth Clubs We have clubs running on Monday, Wednesday, Thursdays and Fridays dur-ing term time For more information please contact Katy Seal 01900 828451 Under 8’s West house can deliver an individual based service for under 8’s. Please contact Mark Swanston on 01900 872270 or Katy Seal on 01900 828451 or more information visit our Website

Tuesday 29th October 2013

Activity day / Swimming

Thursday 31st October 2013

Halloween Activity day at Muncaster Castle

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The Oaklea Trust

Introduction Event Name

Short Breaks Activities for Early 2014 SOUTH LAKES WEEKLY CLUBS

FURNESS WEEKLY CLUBS

SOUTH LAKES AND FURNESS

Fun days out planned for

February Half Term more details to follow

BUZZ CLUB

Tuesdays 6.30 – 8.30 pm £2.00 per person Games, drawing,

swimming and making new friends

STEPS

Thursdays 6.00 – 8.00 pm £2.50 per session

Games, Playstation, music, Cinema trips and meals out

DANCE AND DRAMA With Stagecoach

Castle Centre, Kendal Thursdays 5.00 – 6.30 pm

£2.50 per session

HYDROTHERAPY SESSIONS

Furness General Wednesdays 4.00 – 6.00 pm

£3.00 per session

YOUTH CLUB Greengates Centre


Planned Activities for 2014

Sensory Sessions for children with Severe and Complex Needs with Fitz

Starting in the New Year

FUN SPORTS SESSIONS Kendal Leisure Centre Starting early in the

New Year

The Oaklea Trust 01539 735025 www.oakleatrust.co.uk

Cumbria County Council

Barnardo’s Carlisle Children’s CentresActivities for Children with Additional Needs

Pyjama Drama – 0-8 years oldJoin the children’s centre staff and Sarah our facilitator to develop your child through play, drama, dance, singing and role play. Each week will take your child on an exciting adventure with a different theme as they have lots and lots of fun.When: Every Tuesday 4.30-5.20pm (term time only beginning Tuesday 6 January)Where: Petteril Bank Community Centre, Burnett Road, CA1 3BX

Family Swimming – 0-10 years oldFree weekly swimming sessions are available for children 10 years and under with additional needs and their immediate family. A lifeguard will be present at each session but children must be supervised by parents in the pool. Children under 4 year’s ratio 1-1 children under 8 years 2 – 1. If you need an extra pair of hands in the pool staff are more than happy to help but we need to know in advance so please ring us on 01228 227196 to let us know. When: Every Sunday 2:45-3:45pm (beginning Sunday 11 January)Where: Morton Pools, Richard Rose Academy (Morton), Wigton Road, CA2 6LB

Sensory Play – 0-5 years oldCome and join the children’s centre staff and explore a stimulating environment. Children can enjoy the calming experience of the sensory resources and try out the messy activities to help them develop through play. When: Every Thursday 10.30-11.30am (term time only beginning Thursday 8 January)Where: Greystone Community Centre, Close Street, CA1 2HA

February Half Term Activities

Thursday Club – 0-8 years oldJoin the children’s centre staff for some fun and games and allow your child to play in a safe and secure environment. Children and their immediate families will have access to our sensory room, play environment and outdoor area.When: Every Thursday 4.45-6.15pm (term time only beginning Thursday 8 January)Where: Carlisle West Children’s Centre, Shadygrove Road, CA2 7LD

Fox Cubs – 0-5 years oldLet your child have fun in the safe and stimulating soft play area while you have the chance to chat to other parents, carers and staff. This activity is for children 5 and under with their immediate family and siblings. When: 13 January, 10 February, 10 March 10.45am – 11.45amWhere: Whale of a Time Soft Play, Harraby Community Centre, Edgehill Road, Harraby, CA1 3PP

Soft Play – 0-8 years oldEnjoy climbing, sliding or crawling through the obstacles or enjoy the beanbags, ball pool, mirror wall in the exciting under the sea themed soft play.When: Tuesday 17 February from 10.45am – 11.45amWhere: Whale of a Time Soft Play, Harraby Community Centre, Edgehill Road, Harraby, CA1 3PP

Short Breaks fun day at the Grace Little Centre - 0-8 years oldCome along and enjoy our family fun day with a variety of exciting activities. This will include a Pyjama Drama session, access to the sensory room and soft play and a sensory messy experience. When: Thursday 19 February from 10.00 – 2.00pmWhere: Grace Little Centre, Kingmoor Business Park, Baron Way, Carlisle CA6 4SJ

Family Swimming – 0-10 years oldCome and join our ‘Ball Theme’ pool session and have lots of fun in the water. A lifeguard will be present at each session but children must be supervised by parents in the pool. Children under 4 year’s ratio 1-1 children under 8 years 2 – 1. If you need an extra pair of hands in the pool staff are more than happy to help but we need to know in advance so please ring us on 01228 227196 to let us know. When: Sunday 22 February 2:45-3:45pmWhere: Morton Pools, Richard Rose Academy (Morton), Wigton Road, CA2 6LB

For further information on any activities please contact the Short Breaks Team on 01228 227196.


Carlisle Mencap

Sunday Activities at Grace Little Centre

Sensory play day, indoor and outdoor activities.10am-3.30pm Cost £10 Please bring a packed lunchDates-- 25 January, 15 February, 29 March

Activity DaysCost £10 for each trip

11 January A day trip to the discovery museum in NewcastlePlease arrive at the train station for 9.45am – and pick up at 4.40. Packed Lunch and Outdoor Clothing 8 February A trip to Workington to have a go at tenpin bowling and laser quest. Please bring a packed lunch 9.30-3.30

8 March A fun filled Swimming day with the Calvert Trust. Please bring a packed lunch 11.30– 4.30

Short Breaks at the Grace Little Centre

We are currently taking names for children who would like to come and stay at Grace Little for a weekend. The cost is £30 and the weekends run from after school on a Friday to 4.30pm on a Sunday. For more details contact Julie Harrison at the office.

Theatre Arts Club

Thursday evenings 5.00-7.00At YMCA, ShaddongateRunning from 15 Jan until 12 Feband 26 FebUntil 26 Mar

Family Fun Evening

At our Grace Little CentreEvery Wednesday 4.30-6.30pmCost £5 one sibling goes freeAdult supervision required.

Go Getters– Saturday Club in Wigton

In conjunction with WesthouseEvery other Saturday 10-3 at, Thomlinson Junior School, Wigton. Cost £2.50

Sportstime-Sports and Social Club

5.30-7.30pm MondayEvenings- £2.50 each sessionAt The Sands Centre, Carlisle.Term Time only not on bank holidaysStarting 12 January

To book call Carlisle Mencap on 01228 674 393or email [email protected]

Charity No: 1115348 Company Limited by guarantee No: 5595628

Under 8’s Support

We can provide support for young children in their own homes for up to 2 hours a week. Please contact Anne Fletcher at the office for more details.


Eden Mencap

Life Skills

Our life skills activities will continue to run on the following dates and have the following themes:15.01.15- Life Skills05.02.15- Cooking05.03.15- Money ManagementCost- £3.50Where- Eden Mencap OfficeTime- 4.30-6.30pm

Children’s Short BreaksFor children aged 8-19 years old

Theme Night

Our new Theme Nights will focus upon topical events which will be taking place during this time of year:22.01.15- Welcome back Activities12.02.15- Theme Night12.03.15- Easter ActivitiesCost- £3.50 Where- Eden Mencap Office Time- 4.30-6.30

To book onto any of these trips or for anymore information about them please feel free to contact the office on 01768 892014 or by emailing [email protected]

Saturday Club

Our Saturday Club will continue to run on the following dates for children 8-19 years old: 31.01.15 and 21.03.15Cost- £10.00 Where- Eden Mencap Office Time- 10-3pm

Sunday Club

Our Sunday Club will continue to run on the following dates for children 8-19 years old: 01.03.15Cost- £10.00 Where- Eden Mencap Office Time- 10-3pm

Eden Mencap activities running between January and March 2015:

February Half Term 2015 (Each Activity Costs £10.00)

Wednesday 18 FebruaryRavenglass & Eskdale Railway 9.30-3.30pm

Saturday 21 FebruaryCarlisle United vs. Wycombe Wanderers at Brunton Park (1-6pm)


Workington Children’s Centre, Derwent Valley Children’s Centre, and Distington Children’s Centre

We currently offer Weekly all year round:

• Fun Times for the 5-8s short break for families (referred by schools)• A Little VIP group for children with a disability under 5 from school next door (term

time only)• A VIP group for older than 5 and their parents (help and advice given)• An outreach ‘Little Petals’ service offering support for children and families where

they find it hard to access groups due to disability

Carol CopleyChildren Centre Manager Office Address: Moorclose Road, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 5APDirect line: 01900 706137, Mobile: 07921494052 Email: [email protected]

Barrow Sports Council

Barrow Sports Council Equity project

Barrow Sports Council run free activities in every school holiday, including aqua max, play max, horse riding and canoe. There are also term time Aqua Max, football and trampoline sessions for a small charge. For up to date times and venues visit barrowsportscouncil.org.uk or ring 01229 407319.


North / South Eden

Short Breaks: Eden Support Group

Date: Tuesday 6 January, Tuesday 3 February and Tuesday 3 March Time: 13:00pm – 14:30pmWhere: Penrith Children’s Centre, The Regent, Old London Road CA11 8ETA Parent’s Support Group for Families who have Children with Additional Needs aged 0 – 18 years. The group is facilitated by Val Wake (Child and Family Worker Children with Disabilities) and Fiona Sim (Parent).

Short Breaks: Soft Play

Date: 12th January - 30th March (11 weeks) (Term Time Only)Time: 4:30pm-6:00pm Where: Pirates at Play Soft Play, 4b Cowper Road, Gilwilly Industrial Estate, Penrith CA11 9BNIn these sessions, children with disabilities and additional needs are given the opportunity to develop their physical and social skills in a safe environment. Sessions are for disabled children and those with additional needs aged 8 years and under and their immediate family.

Short Breaks: Soft Play

Date: 16 January - 27 March (10 weeks) (Term Time Only)Time: 4:30pm-6:00pm Where: Platform 3 Soft Play, Station Road, Kirkby Stephen CA17 4LAIn these sessions, children with disabilities and additional needs are given the opportunity to develop their physical and social skills in a safe environment. Sessions are for disabled children and those with additional needs aged 8 years and under and their immediate family.

For more information please contact the Children’s Centre on 01768 899022 to discuss how we may be able to support you and your child to fully access and enjoy our activities. Visit our website at www.cumbriasurestartchildrenscentres.co.uk/areas/eden/northeden.aspSearch Barnardo’s North & South Eden Sure Start Children’s Centre on Facebook


Short Break Activities for children with additional needs.…

Multi-sensory Room

West Allerdale Children’s Centre has links with Maryport Infants School Sensory room. For more information on how to book this facility contact Louise Bainbridge on 01900 818726

Support Coffee Mornings

These drop-in sessions for parents/carers of children with additional needs are held monthly. This support group gives parent/carers the opportunity to meet in an informal friendly environment. Drop in to…..• North Allerdale Children’s Centre -

Aspatria 9.30 - 11.30am on Wednesday 28th January.

• North Allerdale Children’s Centre – Silloth 9.30 - 11.30 on Wednesday 25th February.

• North Allerdale Children’s Centre – Wigton 9.30 - 11.30 on Wednesday 25th March.

For more information on the Support Coffee Morning sessions contact Angela Thurlow on 016973 49555.

Maryport, Flimby, Wigton, Silloth, Aspatria and surrounding areas.

Children’s Centre Services accessible for all

We have holiday activities planned for the February Half Term in and around North & West Allerdale. For more information on these please contact Diane Bell on 016973 49555 or Louise Bainbridge on 01900 818726.

Tea Time Fun

A free weekly term time only session for children with additional needs aged between 0-8 years. Children can come along to enjoy play and craft activities, make their snacks and have access to outdoor play in a safe relaxed atmosphere. Booking essential!

Monday’s from 3.45 - 4.45 p.m. at West Allerdale Children’s Centre (Flimby)

For more information or to book a place contact Alison Cain on 01900 818726.

Tuesday’s from 3.45 - 4.45 p.m. at North Allerdale Children’s Centre (Wigton)

For more information or to book a place contact Angela Thurlow on 016973 49555.

Contact details:

North Allerdale Children’s Centre (Wigton) 10-12 Wampool Place, Wigton Cumbria, CA7 9SATel No: 016973 49555.Like us on facebook search for north allerdale children’s centre

West Allerdale Children’s Centre (Maryport) Ennerdale Rd, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 8HN Tel No: 01900 818726Like us on facebook search for west allerdale children’s centre


West House

Family play afternoon

Drop in sessions based at Wild West Children Resource Centre Cockermouth. Meet other families and the community Nursing team while children have fun and play in a safe, relaxed environment. Dates:- 18 February 2015 between 2pm and 4pm For more information please contact Mark Swanston on 01900 828451

Activity Days Programme

24 January – Trotters Farm 17 February – Swimming 19 February – Gin Case 21 February – Cinema 14 March – Activity Day All Above Activity Days are charge at £10.00 per day. For more information or to book please contact Mark Swanston 01900 828451or email [email protected]

Autumn

2013

Children’s Short Breaks Activities Newsletter 2013 West House

Short Breaks Activities for Children with Additional needs aged 8 —19 years old Family play afternoon Drop in sessions based at Wild West Children Resource Centre Cockermouth. Meet other families and the community nursing team while children have fun and play in a safe, relaxed environment. Dates:- Wednesday 30th October between 2pm and 4pm For more information please contact Katy Seal on 01900 828451 Activity Days Autumn program

All above activity days are charge at £10.00 per day For more information or to book a place please contact Katy Seal on 01900 828451

Activity Holiday - 48 hour Break away from home Holiday to Kepplewray. This break will leave on Friday 1st November and will return to Sunday 3rd November. The price for this holiday is £30.00 per child which includes :- Accommodation at Kepplewray, Transport to and from Kepplewray. Full staff support. Meals and activities. We have limited spaces for this holiday to Kepplewray. For more information please contact Katy Seal on 01900 828451 Youth Clubs We have clubs running on Monday, Wednesday, Thursdays and Fridays dur-ing term time For more information please contact Katy Seal 01900 828451 Under 8’s West house can deliver an individual based service for under 8’s. Please contact Mark Swanston on 01900 872270 or Katy Seal on 01900 828451 or more information visit our Website

Tuesday 29th October 2013

Activity day / Swimming

Thursday 31st October 2013

Halloween Activity day at Muncaster Castle

Youth Clubs

We have clubs running on Monday, Wednesday, Thursdays and Fridays during term time. For more information please contact Mark Swanston on 01900 828451

Activity Day Programme 2015Activity days for Millom

17 January 15 15 February 15

21 March 15

All Above Activity Days are charge at £10.00 per day. For more information or to book please contact Mark Swanston 01900 828451 or Email [email protected]

Under 8’s

West house can deliver an individual based service for under 8’s. Please contact Mark Swanston on 01900 828451 email [email protected] or more information visit our website www.westhouse.org.uk


South Lakes / Furness

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Introduction Event Name

Short Breaks Activities for Early 2014 SOUTH LAKES WEEKLY CLUBS

FURNESS WEEKLY CLUBS

SOUTH LAKES AND FURNESS

Fun days out planned for

February Half Term more details to follow

BUZZ CLUB

Tuesdays 6.30 – 8.30 pm £2.00 per person Games, drawing,

swimming and making new friends

STEPS


Games, Playstation, music, Cinema trips and meals out

DANCE AND DRAMA With Stagecoach

Castle Centre, Kendal Thursdays 5.00 – 6.30 pm

£2.50 per session

HYDROTHERAPY SESSIONS

Furness General Wednesdays 4.00 – 6.00 pm

£3.00 per session

YOUTH CLUB Greengates Centre


Planned Activities for 2014

Sensory Sessions for children with Severe and Complex Needs with Fitz

Starting in the New Year

FUN SPORTS SESSIONS Kendal Leisure Centre Starting early in the

New Year


South Lakes after school clubs run on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays – contact us for more details – 01539 735025

January to March Activities


Barrow Tuesday Youth Club now with Autus for older children with autism. Greengates Centre

Weekly Hydro Sessions at Furness General Hydro Pool. For children with severe and complex needs. Limited places available, contact us for more information

Thursday Youth Club at Greengates Centre. Open to all children with disabilities aged 9 – 19.

Weekend Residential

Open to children age 9 – 19 living in Barrow and South Lakes Fri 6 – Sun 8 March 2015 at the Kepplewray Centre £25.00 includes transport

For more information on our activities including 1:1 support for children aged under 8 please contact us by phone or email [email protected]

Barrow

February Half Term Activities in Barrow

• Tues 17 -10.45 -1.15 - Bowling followed by burger & fries at Barrow Arena, age 9 – 19 years £2.00

• Wed 18 - 1pm - 3pm Sensory session with Fitz, Greengates Children Centre, children with severe and complex needs - £2.00

• Thurs 19 - 10am - 3pm Activity day at Greengates Children Centre, age 14 – 19 years - £5.00

Activities including cooking/baking, team games, visiting local places of interest in Barrow

Saturday Activities in Barrow for children aged 14 – 19

24 Jan – Bowling followed by burger & fries at Barrow Bowling Arena. 10.45 am to 1.15pm. £2.007 Feb – Lazerzone (exclusive use of arena). 10.30 am to 12.30pm. £2.00

South LakesFebruary Half Term Activities in South Lakes

• Mon 16 - Activity Fun Day at the Lads & Girls Social Club 10 am – 4 pm. - £5.00 including pool, arts and crafts, team games, sports, cooking activity for lunch, treasure hunt in afternoon. Age 9 - 19

• Thurs 19 - Hydro 1.15 - 3.15pm Hydro Session at Sandgate Pool for children with severe & complex needs - £2.00

• Fri 20th - Bowling followed by burger & fries at Barrow Bowling. 9.45 am - 2.30 pm. £5.00 includes transport from Kendal Leisure Centre, age 9 – 19 years

Furness Children’s Centres

An afternoon with the Animals.

Come and enjoy an afternoon at South Lakes Animal Park in Dalton with Hindpool/Ormsgill and Newbarns Children’s Centre. For Children aged 5- 8years Transport can be provided if necessary. Thursday 19 February 2015For more information please call Tracy Mullen on 01229 877220BOOKING ESSENTIAL

Ormsgill/Hindpool and Newbarns

Regular weekly sessions

Little Stars 0-4yrs @ Hindpool Children’s Centre - Every Tuesday 1-2.30pmLittle Stars is a drop-in group for parents/carers with a child with a disability/additional need or undergoing diagnosis. The group offers support, networking opportunities for parents/carers and activities to promote children’s individual learning and development including Makaton supported Rhyme Time.

All of Us - 5-8yrs @ Hindpool Children’s Centre - Every Tuesday 3.15-4.45pmAll of Us is an fun afterschool club for children with a disability or additional need and their brothers and sisters. It provides opportunities for families to enjoy activities together with extra support from our special needs team. opened up to all ages.

Play Max- all ages @ Park Leisure Centre, Barrow-in-Furness - Every Thursday 1-3pmPlay Max is an excellent Sensory and Soft Play Resource based in the local leisure Centre. Our session each Thursday is free of charge and is supported by our staff.

These are short breaks activities for children with disabilities and /or additional needs. If you wish to discuss how we will be able to support you and your child to fully access and enjoy our activities or to discuss your Child’s needs prior to attending or require more information please call Tracy Mullen on 01229 877220



Cumbria-Deaf Vision

Parenting chat with coffee Come and join us to chat about parenting issues Friday 16 January 2015 Being the ‘Good enough parent’,Tuesday 10 February Dealing with emotionsFriday 20 March 20Tuesday 14 AprilHarraby community centre, 10.15 am. If you have your children with you bring them along, or if they are in school/nursery come on your own. Share experiences and get new ideas off other parents/grandparents. FREE

Swimming and Soft Play @ Calvert Trust, KeswickSaturday 7 February 2.30pm FREE Siblings welcome

Bendrigg Family residential, Old Hutton, KendalFri 13 – Sun 15 March, Family weekend full of fun, adventure and great food. For more information about this weekend please contact Esther to get the prices and more information.

Little Subs, BarrowThursday 26 March 5.00-6.30pmPlay and have your tea there. £2 per child. Please let Esther or your teacher of the deaf know you are thinking of coming.

Lazerzone25 April, The Custom House, Barrow. Ages 8-18. 2 games and food afterwards. Free, Bring siblings along. Any children under 8 can play in the soft play downstairs and join everyone else for food afterwards.

Activities for children and young people with a hearing impairment

Please email [email protected] for further information about these sessions.

Esther Palliser Cumbria DeafVision, Civic Centre, Carlisle, CA5 7DU 01228 210205

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