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e -News March 2018
News and information across Dorset (and beyond) for children who are disabled and their
families and carers
Ten Pin Bowling with The Young Friendship Club in Weymouth for
15-19 year olds
The next event is on Friday 16th March from 6-8pm
at MFA Bowlplex in Weymouth, DT4 8AD Young Friendship Club evenings are safe and fun events for young people, aged 15-19 years, as they prepare for transition into adulthood. They are set up for older young people to meet and mix with others of their same age group and have fun.
Young Friendship Club events offer
• a safe place to meet and make friends
• an opportunity to develop social skills and independence
• a chance for carers and parents to meet and to talk
What do young people say about the events?
“Can I keep coming to this…?” “I feel safe here. I have met my friend here I haven’t seen for ages. It’s been fun tonight”.
“The Young People events helped me feel much happier about going to the bigger Friendship Club events.” What do their parents say about the events?
“Great staff, always happy and take notice of what the young people wish to do. Great job, thank you.” (Parent)
“The evenings with Friendship Club are great, a brilliant mix of things to do. D wants to come to the adult Friendship Club now; he needed this to make the transition.” (Parent/Carer)
“More please! It is so important as a mum for me to see my son developing relationships and being part of something outside the family as he gets older.” (Parent)
Personal care and support Please note that each young person must be accompanied by a responsible parent/carer/PA who stays for the whole session. Personal care support is not available. People First Dorset run the very popular and successful Friendship Club since 2008 (for adults who have a learning disability) and have considerable experience in running social events for people with additional needs.
Only £4 for two games (plus drinks money)
No need to book If you have any questions please don’t
hesitate to call 07587 413413
or email [email protected]
Don’t forget -Dorset Parent Carer Council BIG Information Event 2018
Monday 19th March Kingston Maurward 10am to 2pm
Dorset Parent Carer Council have launched their biggest and most important ever survey. It covers 7 key areas. The survey results will be vital in helping DPCC influence service delivery by the local authority and health services. The survey covers:
1. Educational settings 2. Education Health Care Plans 3. Transition from children's to adults services 4. Personal Budgets
5. Health and social care 6. Carer's assessment 7. Complaints service
As an encouragement to take part, members of DPCC and of The Xchange, who complete the survey will be able to claim a £5 voucher from DPCC.
You can reach the survey by clicking here.
DPCC biggest ever survey!! Please take part.
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The Xchange website and newsletter is a support service from Dorset County Council Children’s Services
“Dorset Carers in Crisis” contact card and key fob scheme
Peace of mind when you are away from home. 24 hours every day of the year.
"What would happen to your child if you were out and you suffered a sudden illness or an accident and couldn’t get back? How would anyone know that you are a carer and that your child might need attention?" It's always a concern for parents of children who are disabled about what might happen if they can't get home or to school on time to meet their child because something has happened to them. The 'Dorset Carers in Crisis' can help provide reassurance and ensure positive action is taken in the event of a serious problem. Registration with the scheme gets you a contact card and a key fob. Keep them on you at all times. They have a telephone number and a unique reference number (but no personal details to identify you or your address). They make it clear that you are a carer and that someone depends on you.
In an emergency, anyone finding the card on you can call the number printed on it. This puts them through to the dedicated carers emergency call centre. It's open anytime day or night every day of the year. When given the reference number on the card, the call centre staff put into action up to three emergency plans that you have set up when you register. The result is that arrangements that you are happy with are put into action even if you are unable to do anything yourself e.g. if you are unconscious or unable to speak.
Registering with the scheme is free. If you would like an application form please email us at
The “Dorset Carers in Crisis” scheme
FREE BENEFITS ADVICE It’s always worth remembering that if you care for a disabled
child and need advice, support or information, you can call Contact’s free helpline on
0808 808 3555. They have a team of benefits advisers funded by the Big Lottery who can provide detailed advice about Universal Credit or any
other benefits.
If you’d like to watch a video to see learn more about Short Breaks and hear some of the local providers talk about their services, then you can watch the DPCC ‘Short Breaks Live’
video. Filmed at one of their events for families it lets you see children trying out new activities and listen to what some
providers actually have to offer families, how they work and perhaps give you confidence to contact them.
You can see this on their website ( as the ‘Short Breaks Live’) video
https://www.dorsetparentcarercouncil.co.uk/media/ or find links to it also on the Xchange website home page
or on the Dorset Local Offer
MOORS VALLEY
Accessible Activity Day Saturday 10 March
There will be a range of events for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy.
Most activities free of charge including pond dipping and a nature touch table.
For the day we will also be offering the first
50 Dorset Max Card holders a free Highway Rat activity pack to use on our Highway Rat Trail - https://www.moors-
valley.co.uk/planning-your-visit/highway-rat-trail/
Full details can be found on the website
https://www.moors-valley.co.uk/event/accessible-activity-day-2018-10-mar-18/
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The Dorset Carers Card supports carers of all ages and to recognise the valuable contribution they make.
A card holder can access discounts for goods and services across Dorset with over 100 organisations currently joined up.
FOR XCHANGE MEMBERS: New and recent members. The Carers Card is issued automatically to all new Xchange members and also to those who have joined up in the last 12 months.
Members longer than 12 months. If you joined more than 12 months ago, then you can just apply for your card by a simple email to us at: [email protected]
Give us your full name and that of your child plus your current address and we’ll be able to send a card out to you—we need this to make sure your card gets to the right address!
Find out more at www.mycarerscard.co.uk
APPLY FOR the Dorset Carers
FREE to Xchange members.
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1. Educational settings 2. Education Health Care Plans 3. Transition from children's to adults services 4. Personal Budgets 5. Health and social care 6. Carer's assessment 7. Complaints service
As an encouragement to take part, members of DPCC and of The Xchange, who complete the survey will be able to claim a £5 voucher from DPCC. You’ll be able to find the
survey by clicking here. SURVEY
DPCC Biggest ever survey!!
Dorset Parent Carer Council have launched their biggest and most important ever survey. It covers 7 key areas. The survey results will be vital in helping DPCC influence service delivery by the local authority and health services. The survey covers:
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COPING WTH CHAOS
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Skills and Strategies for ASD with world expert,
Tony Attwood on May 9th in Southampton!
Tony Attwood is well known for sharing his knowledge of
Asperger's Syndrome. He has an Honours degree in
Psychology , Masters degree in Clinical Psychology and a PhD.
Tony has written several publications on Asperger's Syndrome.
His book, titled Asperger's Syndrome, has been
translated into several languages. Tony operates
his clinic two days a week and supports children
and adults by visiting them at school and home.
Visit the website for more information:
http://www.tonyattwood.com.au/
Puppets at Bridport
Artz+ Sportz+ will be running an puppet-themed All-Dayer at Bridport Arts Centre during the Easter holidays for children aged 5 – 16 years. In the morning children will make puppets and in the afternoon they will enjoy an exclusive showing of The Muppets (PG) on the big screen! The project’s Easter programme features other arts and sports events including a drama workshop inspired by a visit to see Dippy the diplodocus at the Dorset County Museum At events, children can be left in the care of the friendly support team. If the team is unable to fully provide for a child’s needs, his or her carer can attend and the project will cover the cost. Visit www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/artz+ or call 01305 252250 to order a copy of the programme. Find us on facebook.
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children aged 2-4 years with additional needs and communication difficulties
Monday afternoons 1pm-2.30pm
our sensory and therapies rooms
to play and explore in a
safe and stimulating environment
for adults to meet other parents and chat over a drink.
and advice offered from specialist team of practitioners.
Contact Karen on 01202 886083 or email: [email protected]
We are the Beaucroft Opportunity Group, meeting at Beaucroft school in Wimborne. during term time. We are here for children aged from 2yrs to 4yrs who have communication and learning difficulties. Children can freely choose activities that interest them, play outside, experience our sensory and therapy rooms. We offer support and strategies to parents if they are wanting advice. Have the opportunity for our in house speech and language therapist to spend time with the families. Parents can also chat with other parents sharing ideas and experiences. There is no cost of coming to the group.
ADVERTISE HERE FOR FREE
If you provide advice, support, activities or anything else that benefits the families of children and young people who are disabled or have additional needs in Dorset, then you may be able to advertise your details and sessions in our
newsletter. The newsletter goes out to over 1100 families and professionals every month.
Contact us to find out more by email at: [email protected]
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Fun with Future Roots
Rylands Farm (near Sherborne) Meet the animals, have fun, play outdoor games and try
different arts and crafts.
Whitfield Farm (near Dorchester) Explore the countryside, build a campfire, discover
mini-beasts, arts and crafts
Have fun on the farm! Outdoor short break sessions for young people aged 8 to 16 years
WITH Special Educational Needs & Disabilities
We run holiday clubs and After-School Clubs at our farm near Sherborne
To book: Email: [email protected] Rylands: 01963 210703 Whitfield: 01305 251731
A limited number of Dorset County Council funded places are available where families are asked to contribute £6 only for activity costs. Families can also use their Direct Payments to purchase additional sessions (£15/hour)
Autism Friendly Screenings are on at over 250 cinemas in partnership with Cineworld, ODEON, Showcase and
Vue cinemas. Every month, each participating cinema shows a different film from a selection of new releases and classics including Pixar animations, Disney adventures and many more films suitable for all age ranges. Although the Autism friendly screening is at the new Odeon cinema in Bournemouth and is known as Odeon BH2 What makes the screenings autism friendly?
• The lights will be on low
• The volume will be turned down
• There will be no trailers at the beginning of the film
• You'll be able to take your own food and drinks
• You'll be able to move around the cinema if you like** **Guests are reminded not to run inside the cinema and children are to be supervised at all times.
CEA cards You can buy a CEA card for £6.00 which allows you one free ticket each visit to the Odeon cinema in Bournemouth as a carer, so would just pay for the person who is being cared for. Details on links below for CEA card application and prices for
tickets. This does not have to be just for autism friendly films. As long as the child is with a carer it should be ok to use the CEA card but check in advance. http://www.ceacard.co.uk/
You can also get an Odeon Premiere card which is like a loyalty card and get points from tickets food and drink which allows you to claim free tickets etc. in the future https://www.odeon.co.uk/odeon-premiere-club/
Ticket prices can be found on- http://www.odeon.co.uk/cinemas/bournemouth_bh2/224/
The details of the upcoming films from Dimensions. http://www.dimensions-uk.org/support-services/autism-care/autism-friendly-screenings/autism-friendly-screenings/
http://www.dimensions-uk.org/support-services/autism-care/autism-friendly-screenings/#News
You can register for the newsletter which will give you notice of what will be on. It is always a Sunday. They also provide a lot of other information including what is an autism friendly screening.
Autism friendly cinema
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The Streetlight Project
The highly successful Chatterboxes project in Bournemouth is expanding to Wimborne to create a new project for Dorset young people.
Do you want to have fun and to make new friends?
Learn life skills which can help you in the future like cookery and friendship building.
We have a new youth action project for young disabled people aged 15-18 years old. The aim of our project is to support young disabled people to have their voice heard, feel safe and engaged in their community and raise awareness of disabilities
with the aspiration of having a community which is equal to all.
The project provides positive art based activities, which focus on disability awareness, anti-discrimination and youth action whilst creating a supportive community hub where friendships are formed, confidence and life skills are
developed and peer support models are key.
The project runs on Monday evenings between 5.00-7.00pm at The Streetlight Project, Stone Lane Industrial Estate, Wimborne, BH21 1HB
There is a cost of £1 per session which includes activities, mentoring and refreshments.
This project is open to all young people living in Dorset aged 15-18 years. If you would like more information please to contact us on 01202 467000,
email [email protected] or visit our website:
www.ymcabournemouth.org.uk/youth-centres/disability-youth-projects/
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What’s Happening in February
Below is a highlight of our adverts, further details can be found in our adverts section
Clubs & Play Sessions
Ferndown Leisure Centre Disability Cricket Coaching Sessions Fridays—5pm to 6pm Restarts Friday 5th January 2018
Ability Counts Football with Dexter Saturdays 10 to 11am The Pavilion Learoyd Road, Poole, BH17 8PJ
Mencap Gateway Club Around the World Fitness Challenge Thursdays—1pm to 2pm
Caterpillar Club—Langside School, Poole Friday Mornings—10:00am —11:30am
Linwood Afterschool Clubs—Drama, dance, sports, DJ and junior clubs for years 1-13. Monday—Thursday 3:30—5:30pm. Two Saturdays a month 1pm—4pm term time only
Adventure Ability Club at Weymouth and Portland Outdoor Adventure On Wednesdays at 5.30pm to 7.30pm.
Adventure Ability Club is for children and young adults with learning difficulties and / or disabilities
Wimborne Town Football Club at Cuthbury Fridays—6:00pm—7:00pm
CoMotion—Linwood School One Saturday or Sunday a month Booking essential for this group
Powerchair Football at Victoria Education Centre First Saturday of the month between 2:00pm—4:00pm
Project Hangout—Diverse Abilities.
Club meet monthly on Saturdays : contact [email protected]
Crane Valley Golf Club, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 7LH Free Golf Lessons Fridays 4:30pm—5:30pm
FUZE— Sherborne Community Centre Mondays 5:00pm—6:30pm
Wimborne Wagtails Swimming Club QE Leisure Centre Saturdays– 11:15am—12:30pm
Inclusive Football at Ferndown Leisure Centre Mondays 4.15pm to 5.15pm (5yrs to 12yrs) Restarts Monday 5th January 2018 Wednesdays 5.30pm to 6.30pm (13 yrs and over)
Restarts Wednesday 10th January 2018
Buddies– Stay and Play for under 5’s– Mountjoy School every Thursday 1:30pm—3:00pm (Term time only)
Sherborne Museum Earlybird Scheme—Autism friendly private museum tours. 8.00am to 10.15am
Support and Support Groups
Carer Drop in Sessions in Dorset Support with budgeting, parenting support, benefits, housing and care plans. Last Thursday of the month, Mulberry Children’s Centre 1:00—3:00pm term time only
Carer Drop in Sessions in Dorset Support with budgeting, parenting support, benefits, housing and care plans. Every Friday, Verwood Youth Club, Verwood: 10:00—12:00
ASDivas
First Tuesday of each month during term time
Next meeting on Tuesday 9th January 2018
Dorchester Library 5.30– 6.50pm
Ups and Downs Southwest—Family support about information regarding Downs Syndrome
Call 01278 691100 to make an appointment
Bournemouth Parent Carer Forum—Information Hub Every Thursday Term Time—10:00—12:00 noon
The Umbrella Group—Open session
4th Saturday of the month 10-12pm
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Events Bournemouth Gateway
Club
Bournemouth Gateway Club is such a great place to be - all our members, staff and volunteers get so much from the vibrant, friendly and progressive atmosphere. We focus our activities around the Gateway award sections of lifestyle, volunteering, hobbies, fitness and Gateway challenge so there's is always lots of things going on all the time. Recent themes have included: Battle of the Musicals, Creature Teachers and American Quiz Night. We would like to increase our numbers. If you know of anyone
who might like to come along, please do spread the word.
Things to look forward to this autumn: The best way to keep in touch with what we are doing is via
Facebook.
FUZE Sherborne Area Youth Centre
is running an ASD evening every Thursday
We welcome young people who have ASD and are between the ages of 11 and 16. Sessions run from 5:00—6:30pm
For further details please contact Sherborne Youth Centre on 01935 814202 or visit the Youth Centre at Tinney’s Lane, Sherborne.
WHIZZ KIDZ Ambassador Youth Club in Poole Everyone Active Leisure Centre, Herbert Avenue, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4HR The Ambassador Clubs are about having fun, making friends and learning new skills. We have qualified healthcare staff at the club, so you can come without your parents. Check out www.whizz-kidz.org.uk. Our FREE to access services are for young wheelchair users so call us on 0800 151 3350 or email [email protected]
The Caterpillar Club The Caterpillar Club runs every Friday morning at
Langside School (Langside Avenue, Poole) from
10am – 11.30am and gives the opportunity for
parents and pre-school children to attend a free, fun
and friendly session each week.
To enquire regarding the Caterpillar Club sessions
please contact Joan Skinner at Langside School on
01202 518635 or email
For more information regarding Diverse Abilities and
Langside School please visit
www.diverseabilities.org.uk
Sherborne Museum
Earlybird scheme—Autism friendly private museum tours. 8:15am—10:15am Sherborne museum offer free
private museum tours outside of the normal opening hours for families with children on the
autistic spectrum. You can visit on your own terms
by prior arrangement. www.sherbornemuseum.co.uk
for more details or contact Elizabeth Bletsoe on 01935
812 252 to book.
Clubs & Play Sessions
‘Buddies’ sessions for children under 5 years with additional needs.
Meet other parents/carers to have fun with your child and to get support and advice.
Where: Mountjoy School, Tunnel Road, Beaminster.
The group is held every Thursday 1:30pm—3:00pm Term time only.
Please ring 01308 861155 for more information. For more information contact Rachel Butters
Email: [email protected] Telephone/Mobile: 01935389914
Get Ready to Glow in 2018
Diverse Abilities, the local disability charity, is delighted
to be holding its second night time run in Poole Park on
Saturday 21 April.
A Dorset Neon Run will also take place in Weymouth on
Saturday 8 September.
The Dorset Neon Run is open to anyone over the age of
12 and is £20 to enter before 26 February. Find out
more or sign up visit www.dorsetneonrun.com
To find out more about Diverse Abilities, of which the event is in aid of, please visit www.diverseabilities.org.uk or call 01202 718266.
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Support and Training
Dorset SENDIASS Dorset Special Educational Needs and Disability Information. Advice and Support Service. Free, Confidential and Impartial Information, Advice and Support for children and young people with Special Educational needs or a disability and their parents or carers. The parent/carer drop in, jointly run by SENDIASS and the Children’s Centre in Bridport, will be taking place weekly during term time, as of Wednesday 15th March at 10am. Parent carers are invited to come along for advice and support, or just to have a cup of tea or coffee and a chat.
North Dorset, West Dorset and Ferndown/Wimborne Jane Schmidt Tel : 07748 624609
Christchurch and Purbeck/Corfe Mullen/Lychett and Young Person’s Worker Rebecca Maslen Tel : 07464 675467 Weymouth, Portland and Dorchester Catherine Breakwell Tel : 07771 978404
Email : [email protected]
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) – get our updated guide for parents DLA is the main benefit for children and adults with a condition or disability and helps to meet the extra costs that you might have as a result of your child's disability. You don't need a diagnosis to claim DLA, and your child's needs don't have to be severe. Our updated guide, Claiming Disability Living Allowance for children, is full of hints and tips on claiming DLA for the first time or getting more help if your child’s needs have changed. The guide can be ordered free through our helpline - 0808 808 3555.
Disability Grants and Loans website There are all sorts of grants and loans available from the government and from charitable organisations. The problem is finding them. The Disability Grants website contains a good selection of these covering a variety of funds. It gives information and appropriate links. Visit www.disability-grants.org/
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Autism Wessex is a charity offering education, advice, information and support services to anyone affected by autism and
associated difficulties. We produce a free monthly newsletter
packed with information and news. To sign up for the newsletter or for any
information contact us:
Tel: 01305 213135 or email:
[email protected] Web: www.autismwessex.org.uk
Contact provide a huge range of free resources and advice for families from downloads to telephone support lines. Whether you need benefits advice or medical information about a condition they may be able to help.
Call their FREE helpline
0808 808 3555 Or visit their website: www.contact.org.uk
Dorset Parent-Carer Council
At home or on the go, it’s easy to keep up to date with DPCC, what we are up to and
issues affecting you!
Check us out on www.dorsetparentcarercouncil.co.uk
Send us a tweet or @dpcnews or join us on Facebook at Dorset Parent Carer
council.
Email us with any queries or suggestions at [email protected]
or call 07827 793244
Information Services
Your local Family Information Service
Your local Family Information Service is free and available to all family
members of 0-19 year old children, 24 years if your child has additional
needs. We can help you make informed choices about:
• Services for children, young people, families and carers.
• Types of childcare and financial support
• Activities for children and families
• Children’s Centres
• Education and training opportunities
• Welfare support for you and your family
…..and much, much more! Call: 01305 221066 or email: [email protected]
Moving from a statement to
an EHC Plan? Free impartial advice and help
available for families with children who are being assessed for an
Educational Health and Care Plan (EHCP) or “transferring” from a
statement of Special Educational Needs (SEN) to a EHCP under the
new system. Contact us to discuss any support
you might need. Tel: 0300 303 8604
Do you ever feel like this? Isolated with no family
nearby and struggling to make friends.
Having a hard time coping with your child’s illness.
Struggling to cope with a disability
Tired, unhappy, exhausted or relationship problems.
Home start across Dorset may be able to help. It’s free and confidential. We support parent through our home start volunteers. Contact us for an informal chat on:
For WEST Dorset: 01305 265072 or email [email protected]
For NORTH Dorset: 01258 473038 or email [email protected]
For SOUTH/EAST Dorset: 01202 574877 or email [email protected]
Dorset Carers Hub
Local support and services for carers in Dorset.
Whether you care for someone for a few hours a week or 24 hours a day,
find local support and services to help you care.
Keep up-to-date with latest news and national developments, find out about carers rights and benefits and search
for local events and activities.
Visit the website for more information www.dorsetforyou.com/carers
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Support & Groups
Listening Matters/Afasic
Support Group
Open to all parents, carers with children and young adults with all
kinds of disabilities. We have full use of computers, free tea and coffee.
Meetings at
Tesco, Tesco community Centre, Riverside Avenue, Bournemouth
Thursdays (Term Time Only)
10:00am—12:30pm For next meeting date check website
or call Marion 07585 404335 www.parentcarerforum.co.uk
BOURNEMOUTH PARENT CARER FORUM
Downright Perfect
Supporting families whose lives have been touched by Downs
Syndrome
Monthly meetings in Christchurch and Corfe Mullen plus drop in sessions, speech and language
therapy, music therapy and physiotherapy for 0-5 years
Contact Joanne on 07595 421148 see their Facebook page or email [email protected]
A-Stars is a support group for children aged
5 and over with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder and their families. Activities are provided at a pace and level to suit the needs of the members. Meetings are Saturday mornings 10:30am—12:30pm at Budmouth College, Weymouth. For more information visit www.astars.org.uk or contact 01305 250496 / 01305 778032 [email protected]
The Mix in Poole Run by parents for parents and carers of
children with autism, behavioural and developmental problems
Sessions are informal and offer a friendly space and refreshments, information on services we know about and we have the occasional guest
speaker.
We meet at The Church of the Good Shepherd, Herbert Avenue, Poole, BH12 3HR
every second Monday of the month 11am-1pm
For more information contact:
Sara 07966 971983 or
Julie 07540 332435 Email:
Coffee Mornings at Linwood School
Linwood School now run Coffee Mornings every first Thursday
of the month.
These coffee mornings are for any parent/carer with a
child who has a EHCP/SEND across Bournemouth/Poole/
Dorset/Hampshire whether the child attends Linwood or not.
For more information contact
Tina McGovern at Linwood on 01202 636804 / 07936 449907
or email [email protected]
Do you need help with your DLA form? Do you want some
strategies for managing bedtime? Do you want to chat with another Mum?
One of our Family Support
Workers is available to offer advice and information about Down Syndrome provided by friendly and approachable Family Support Workers who have a wealth of experience and knowledge to share.
By appointment only. Call
01278 0691100
Dorchester Library & Learning Centre, South Walks House, South Street,
Dorchester, DT1 1EE
Running a support
group?
Contact us and we may be able to advertise your details here for free.
Just email:
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Support & Support Groups PARENT/CARER DROP IN SESSIONS IN DORSET
Come and meet the people who work in your area for a tea/coffee in an informal setting. We can support with: Budgeting, Parenting Support, Special Educational Needs, Benefits, Housing, Challenging Behaviours, Education, health and Care Plans, providing a listening ear. Where : Verwood Youth Club ( Emmanuel Middle School site) Howe Lane, Verwood. BH31 6JF When : EVERY FRIDAY (Term Time) - 10.00am to 12:00pm Contact Jane Schmidt (Dorset SENDIASS) for more information on 07748 624609 or Melissa Mondon(Locality Team) on 07827 313917 . Join us on Facebook: Christchurch, East & North Dorset Parent & Carer Support Group Where : Mulberry Children’s Centre Weymouth in Newstead Road When : LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH — 1:00pm—3:00pm (Term time only). Contact Catherine Breakwell (Dorset SENDIASS) for more information on 07771 978404. Where : Bridport Children’s Centre, Skilling Hill Road, Bridport, DT6 5LA When : 1st March — 10:00am—12:00pm (Term time only). Contact Kate Flute (West Dorset SENDIASS) for more information on 07786 701110.
The Umbrella Group
Parent led support group, for parents of children and young adults with ASD.
We are called The Umbrella Group, with its connotations of protection and
covering a wide spectrum of behaviours which all come under the same umbrella of autism. We normally meet once a month, but during school holidays, meetings may not take place or are rescheduled and so you should check first with Debbie or Natalie.
Venue: The Pool room at Portfield School, Parley Lane, Hurn, Christchurch BH23 6BP On: 4th Saturday of the month (Occasionally changes due to school holidays) Time: 10-12 am
Meetings are for parents and carers only unless otherwise stated
Please contact us to confirm details of our next sessions.
For more information please contact Debbie Muldoon-Hall (07900 693131)
Natalie Chambers (07847 281889)
Saturday 24th February 2018
Supporting students with ASD in mainstream
schools
Saturday 24th March 2018
Susan Britain - Understanding self-harming. A
parent’s perspective
We hope to see you for support, laughter, moaning and tears!
Bite size evening events from Winter 2017 to Spring 2018
2018
15th March – What benefit are you entitled to?
Thursday from 6.30 – 8.30 pm For booking onto any of the above workshops please
email [email protected] Venue: Tesco, Community Room (next door to the
optician), Riverside Avenue, Bournemouth These workshops are open to any parent/carer who has a child/young person from 0-25 years old with all kinds
of disabilities, even if they do not have an EHCP or currently going through the process.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME.
But booking is essential.
FREE THEMED WORKSHOPS FROM Bournemouth Parent Carer Forum
Bournemouth Parent Carer Forum Charity member 1151503
www.parentcarerforum.co.uk
Linwood School Charity member 279838
www.linwood.bournemouth.sch.uk
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Sports/Activities Disability Football
at Everyone Active Leisure Centre, Poole. Fun Football sessions run by a qualified coach for
disabled people—enjoy a fun activity with friends and try out new football skills! Tuesdays 5pm—6pm
Age 16+ All experiences and standards welcome. £2.50 per session
Contact 01202 738787 for more details. Everyone Active Leisure Centre—Rossmore, Herbert
Avenue, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4HR www.everyoneactive.com
TENNIS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
We welcome people of all ages and abilities.
• Learn to play Tennis is a safe and fun learning environment.
• Improve your fitness and confidence.
• Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) Qualified coaching staff.
• Experienced in teaching children and adults who are disabled.
• Wheelchair tennis available.
• 1 to 1 or small groups. Max Tennis School is located inside East Dorset Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club, Poole, BH14 8BL. Contact us for a FREE taster session. Phone Brian on 07930 454764 or find us on Facebook and www.edltcc.com
Wimborne Town Football Club
Adult football coaching and matches for those aged 14+. All
abilities welcome. Training Fridays
6:00pm—7:00pm At Cuthbury, Wimborne Town FC
For further information please
contact Ken Fergus on 07923 473511
or via email at [email protected] or visit our website
Disability Cricket Coaching At Ferndown Leisure Centre all disabilities welcome
Sessions cost £3.00 and run every Friday 5:00pm– 6:00pm at Ferndown Leisure Centre Cherry Grove, Ferndown, BH22 9EZ
For more information contact Abbie Taylor on 01202 877468.
Working in partnership with Ferndown Wayfarers and Ferndown Leisure Centre
Wimborne Wagtails Swimming Club
Wimborne Wagtails are a swimming group for people of all ages with disabilities. Members have
varying needs some requiring intensive support for physical and mental health issues and learning
disabilities
Meet at the QE Leisure Centre, Wimborne, each Saturday from 11.15am-12.30pm.
The group are also looking for volunteers to help with sessions.
Call: Alexandra Tuckey 01202 826443 or David Allen 01258 858675
www.wimbornewagtails.org.uk
Ability Counts Football Dexter Sports are currently delivering football
sessions for young disabled people (aged 12—16). All experiences and standards are encouraged and
welcome to attend the sessions. Ability Counts Football: Dexter Sports Training Saturdays from 10am to 11am
Grass pitches behind Cuddles Nursery, Learoyd Road, Poole, BH17 8PJ
Contact Paul Kybert: [email protected]
Free Golf Lessons Dorset County Golf Partnership are
offering a further series of lessons for children who are disabled or have
special needs.
CRANE VALLEY GOLF CLUB Verwood, Dorset, BH31 7LH Fridays 4:30pm – 5:30pm
For further information please contact: [email protected]
Did you know you
can find back copies of The Xchange
newsletter on our website?
www.xchangeonline.co.uk
Going out this week? Remember to take your Max Card! There’s a full list of venues at: dorsetforyou.com/maxcard
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Sports/Activities
Call us for session dates
Notice
Dexters Sport Youth Football Club Winter sessions
Rosie Eggleston no longer works for Dorset County Football Association. For queries:
For affiliation queries (including FA Safeguarding for Commitee Members), please contact Colin Chainey:
Ability Counts 2017 / 2018 Season
For queries regarding the 2017 / 2018 Season please contact Rob Amey (Ability Counts Chairperson)
For football development:
(County Development Manager): [email protected] or phone: 01202 688277.
Would your child enjoy the experience of being afloat? Maybe even take up sailing as a competitive sport?
Anyone can join us! Any disability, from a long term
health condition, to severe physical and learning disabilities.
Only £5.00 per sail (£15 membership after two sessions)
Accessible dinghies give everyone the
chance to sail from the 2012 Paralympic venue, Weymouth and Portland National
Sailing Academy!
WEBSITE: www.chesilsailability.org.uk EMAIL: [email protected]
PHONE: 07543 656 390
The Fun Sensory Dance sessions called “CoMotion” are held at Linwood School one Saturday per month from 11am—12:30pm. The dance sessions are full of sensory fun activities with many different props and lots of music! The cost of the session is £3 per family and parents/carers are welcome to bring siblings. The Dance Sessions are open to all children with additional needs, EHCP or SEND. Booking is essential due to limited spaces either ring or text Tina McGovern Family Support Worker Linwood School 01202 636804 or text 07936449907
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Holiday/Weekend Activities Hipp!! Bones Club
for young people with additional needs and disabilities 11 to 25 years.
Gillingham Runs from Gillingham Youth & Community Centre
on the 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month (10am—12 noon), with longer sessions in the
school holidays and costs £4 per session.
The Club is Wheelchair accessible throughout and has mobile hoisting facilities available.
Varied, interesting and fun sessions with different
arts & crafts, cooking, sensory and sports activities.
Gillingham Y&C Centre, Cemetery Road, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4AZ.
Phone 07983 674719 or email [email protected] or
Powerchair Football
Do you want to play Football? The Wessex Warriors are the first Powerchair football club to be set up in Dorset, and are
welcoming aspiring Powerchair players to join their team!
Wessex Warriors PFC are always welcoming new members and volunteers.
Training sessions between 2pm and 4pm at Victoria Education Centre on first Saturday of
the month.
For more information contact us: Email:
Project ‘hang out’ from Diverse Abilities
“Hanging out with your mates on a Saturday doing things you like”
A Saturday club for young people aged 8 – 18 years old who have disabilities to enjoy age appropriate activities with their peers and to have fun! Come and meet new friends and hang out!
The club meets twice a month
A limited number of funded Dorset spaces are available (cost of activity is not included). Plus there is an option to purchase staff support with Direct Payments (£8 – £13.50 per hour dependant on needs).
How to book? Call Project Hang Out on 01202 718238 or
Email: [email protected]
Autism Friendly Screenings are on at over 250 cinemas in partnership with Cineworld, ODEON, Showcase and Vue cinemas. Every month, each participating cinema shows a different film from a selection of new releases and classics including Pixar, Disney and many more films suitable for all age ranges. What makes the screenings autism friendly?
• The lights are low the volume turned down
• There will be no trailers at the beginning of the film
• You'll be able to take your own food and drinks
• You'll be able to move around the cinema if you like** CEA cards You can buy a CEA card for £6.00 which allows you one free ticket each visit to participating cinemas as a carer, so you just pay for the person who is being cared for.
Details on links below for CEA card application and prices for tickets. This does not have to be just for autism friendly films. As long as the child is with a carer it should be ok to use the CEA card but check in advance. http://www.ceacard.co.uk/
The details of the upcoming films from Dimensions. http://www.dimensions-uk.org/support-services/autism-care/autism-friendly-screenings/autism-friendly-screenings/
http://www.dimensions-uk.org/support-services/autism-care/autism-friendly-screenings/#News
You can register for the newsletter which will give you notice of what will be on. It is always a Sunday. They also provide a lot of other information including what is an autism friendly screening. (**Guests are reminded not to run inside the cinema and children are to be supervised at all times)
Autism friendly cinema
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Holiday Activities with Aspire
A creative, innovative and friendly day service for young adults with
Learning Disabilities.
Arts and crafts, dance, games and music making with a Life Music Practitioner
Every Thursday 9:15am - 2:45pm at Hope Hall, 117 Jumpers Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2JS
Email- [email protected]
or Tel: 07981 032619 (Sharon) or 07519 991034 (Jane)
Booking advised. Cost is £30 per whole day £15 per
half day and includes materials and drinks. Please bring a packed lunch.
The REMIX
An inclusive youth performance company for young people 11– 19 years
who are disabled and non-disabled.
Regular Weekend and school holiday workshops Remix East usually meets at Pavilion Dance
South West in Bournemouth and Remix West at Thomas Hardye School dance studio in
Dorchester
Places are limited and booking is essential. Care and support available.
Contact
telephone 01305 260954 for more information.
Information Boxes Activity information in this newsletter is supplied by the organisations themselves. You should satisfy yourself with the quality and suitability of an organisation before participation. Dorset County Council cannot be held liable for any mistakes or omissions, nor any claim, loss, injury or damage resulting from the use or accuracy of this publication or participation in advertised activities. Parents of children who are disabled or with additional or special educational needs are advised to contact the relevant provider for advice before attending any activity.