Hello to ALL my contacts; club organisers, coordinators, development workers, colleagues etc.
Below is the latest, quite brief, newsletter.
I am intending to send out a larger (and better presented!) newsletter at the end of January. I would like to include information about as many opportunities for children, young people and families as possible. If you have any information that you think I should share, or if you know of a really good club/organisation that our children/ young people/ families would enjoy, then
I would really appreciate hearing from you by the beginning of January.
Ideally, I would like to allocate a short paragraph to each article, with contact numbers if families would like further information.
I would also be very happy to support you in making access to any social/ leisure opportunities a positive experience for everyone. Please do contact me if I can be of any assistance.
It has been a pleasure to meet with, work with, support & visit lots of you during 2013 (many more than I have been able to include in this newsletter) and I really look forward to continuing and developing even more in and with the local communities in 2014.
Kind regards & good wishes for Christmas,
Gill
Gill StokesDaycare Development Coordinator
direct dial: 01275 882905
gill.stokes@n-somerset.gov.uk
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News from Vicki’s Place @ St. Barnabas
Disabled Children’s Daycare Development team
From: Gill Stokes 01275 882905 07743 329 411 gill.stokes@n-somerset.gov.uk
I’d really like to know about any clubs or activities that YOU enjoy and benefit from.
If you (children, young people and parents, carers and those who run or support clubs) could email me a few lines by the beginning of January, then our next newsletter could be even more informative. Hope to see or hear from you sometime soon
Gill
Evaluation and feedback from summer playschemes
Thank you to those of you who have returned these; they really do matter for future planning of future holiday provision. There’s still time to email your views.
To those who didn’t use Holiday Fun:
PLEASE could you send me some feedback on your experiences of other clubs that your child may have attended? If you didn’t have any support during the summer holidays, PLEASE tell me if this was your choice, or how best we could provide some appropriate support for you & your child.
Your room at St. Barnabas – Vicki’s Place
The room, funded from government ‘Aiming High’ money has now been renamed, in memory of Vicki Shaw, a wonderful mum who did so much to support all of our families, and particularly this resource centre. We now have quite a few new, parent led groups booking to use the room on a regular basis, including birthday parties. The BIBIC event, held here recently, proved extremely popular. Supportive Parents sessions also run here regularly, along with Ups & Downs.
I continue to display a range of information and flyers that may be of interest to you. If you come across any information which you would like to share, please do send it to me here & I’ll circulate/ advertise it.
Wacky Wednesday
Contact Kate (and Charles) Hector at kateahector@gmail.com
Every Wednesday - Term time; 3.30pm - 5.30pm. Venue: Vicki’s Place.
Open to primary age children & siblings WITH parents.
We have 4 or 5 families regularly coming along for this get-together, and have now introduced 2 young volunteers to join in with the play. On a cold dark winter teatime, it’s a lively, fun place to drop into and there are refreshments, easy chairs and a range of toys and activities to keep children busy.
No charge
Saturday Family Drop-in
Leaders: Gill, & Polly Landers. Buddies Abbie Squire & Jamie Kay
2nd Saturday of each month, from 10am - 12noon. Venue: Vicki’s Place.
Open to all ages WITH parent/carer support.
The volunteers & I never know who, if anyone will turn up; eleven families attended this month!! This is a very informal couple of hours, refreshments and bacon rolls are available for a small donation. I think it’s one of the loveliest activities I am privileged to be a part of. We have mums, dads and grandparents too; a lovely family morning for all of us.
No charge
Friday Fun
Leader: Fiona Hicks
1st & 3rd Fridays, 6.30pm - 9pm Venue:Portishead Youth Centre, Harbour Road , Portishead BS20 6NX
Open to young people in school year 7 (up to age 25) who live ANYWHERE in the area.
We have members from Weston, Bristol
Varied youth club activities, including cooking, sport, disco, art and ‘chilling out with mates’.
There is now a membership of around 30 regulars and up to age 25 so a good opportunity to catch up with ‘old’ friends and hear what life after school has to offer.
Last Friday (Children in Need night) 61 young people, volunteers & staff attended, most of us in pyjamas!!
Contact me if you are interested & I will arrange your initial visit.
£2 per session
Nailsea after School club
Leaders: Nola Gocoul & Angie Grant . Buddies Sophie Conolly & Sophie Moore
Tuesdays, 3.30-5.30 term time.
Open to young people who live in Nailsea, Backwell, Long Ashton & surrounding villages who are of secondary school age. Venue: Nailsea Youth House, High Street
The Club provides an excellent environment for relaxation after a hard working day at school. We walk up from Ravenswood and are joined by other young people from local secondary schools. We have Volunteers from Backwell & Nailsea School
No charge
Clevedon after School club
Leaders: Monica Stanley & Vicky Horn . Buddies Kirsty Stephens & Ben Turner
Tuesdays, 3.30-5.30 term time.
Open to young people who live in Clevedon, Yatton & surrounding villages who are of secondary school age. Venue: The Barn, Great Western Way
Another really lovely relaxed and friendly group to enjoy at the end of the school day. We have Volunteers from Clevedon School
No charge
National Autistic Society Tuesday group at Nailsea Youth House
Tuesdays in term time. Venue Nailsea Youth House
Two groups run for children with Aspergers and high functioning Autism. Places must be booked.
Contact: Rebecca on 0117 974 8400 for more details.
8 - 13 year olds – 6.15 - 7.30pm
13 - 18 year olds – 7.45 - 9pm
There are twelve young people per group.
Jess and her volunteers arrange a variety of activities, including sports sessions, games nights & meals out. Parent can have a cuppa in a quiet room if they want to wait for their children/young people.
£3 per session
Sportivate sessions
Run in partnership with the Vulnerable Learners Team; funded with Sport England funding. We have just completed a six week golf coaching course at Tickenham Golf Club with AJ and continue to enjoy snooker coaching at The Hawthorns in Clevedon with Bob.
Groups are generally made up of eight young people, attending/ due to attend, local mainstream secondary schools, either transitions from junior to secondary school, or transition to leaving school. Jenny, Jenny (VLS) & I are currently looking for new sporting opportunities for January & will be in touch if the activity is appropriate for your child.
No charge
Beavers, Rainbows, Cubs, Brownies, Scouts, Guides and beyond!
I recently attended a fantastic evening at Redcliffe Bay Guides in Portishead, to see Rebecca give a one hour talk on Maketon to about twenty five fellow guides, as part of her Duke of Edinburgh award. It was a privilege to be a small part of this & reminded me that LOTS of our Buddies are used to support children & young people to access these uniformed organisations and their support is highly valued by all concerned. Please do contact me if your son/daughter would benefit from joining a group in your locality.
TLF Dance and Drama Club
Contact: Vicky on 07902 465 002
Fun, fitness and friendship, age (roughly) 8 - 18, maximum of 15
The club is held on Saturdays at Clevedon Road Scout HQ Nailsea.
Dance 10am - 11am: Drama 11am - 12noon
In their recent IDTA exam, 52% gained Honours. Very well done!
The annual show on February 22nd 2014 will be held at Backwell Playhouse at 2.30pm & 7.30pm. It’s a fantastic display & I will be buying my ticket just as soon as they’re available.
£3.50 per session
Vickie is now also running adult classes, on Tuesdays, in Nailsea.
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