SMILE Through Sport’s Half Term programme

11th February 2022Lee Wilkinson
is here! Sessions are open to disabled children, their siblings and family members.
Sessions cost £3 per person. To book onto the sessions please visit their website – www.smilethroughsport.com/sessions-and-events-calendar
For the session on Wednesday 23rd February in Cramlington, please book through steve@cramlingtontowncouncil.gov.uk
To start the half term week off, they are running a FREE sports event for children with a physical disability in Gateshead on Saturday19th February from 10am-2pm.

Road Safety Books

26th January 2022Lee Wilkinson
Northumberland County Council have purchased a one year subscription for 6 road safety books and 1 general child safety guide. These books are regularly updated and will be useful for staff, parents, their family and friends. The link for the books is https://northumberland.goodeggsafety.com
The books cover the following topics:
  • Child Car Seat Safety – according to In car child safety – Safety Seats, Boosters, Law and advice (goodeggcarsafety.com), 9/10 car seats are fitted incorrectly
  • Child Safety
  • Cycling for Families
  • Drivers – everything you need to know to help you get your licence and keep it
  • Parents of Drivers
  • Riders – a guide for riders of scooters, mopeds and 125cc motorbikes
  • Older Road Users – a guide for drivers, pedestrians, cyclists and public transport users

Smile Activity Sessions

6th January 2022Lee Wilkinson
Smile are ready and raring to go with a number of sport and physical activity sessions for disabled children, young people, adults and their families across the North East. They kick start the year with their first family session this Saturday 8th January at Blyth Sport Centre.
Please see below information and posters about their community sessions, to book visit www.smilethroughsport.com/sessions-and-events-calendar
Family Sessions
  • 1st Sunday of the month 11am-12.30pm at Sporting Club Cramlington
  • 2nd Saturday of the month 1.30-3pm at Blyth Sports Centre
  • 3rd Sunday of the month 2-3.30pm at Prudhoe Community High School
  • 4th Saturday of the month 1.30-3pm at Jarrow Focus
5-10 years Session
  • Every Tuesday 4-5pm at Eagles Basketball Arena, Newcastle (book through Eagles Community Foundation)
 
10-19 years Sessions
  • Every Tuesday 5-6pm at Eagles Basketball Arena, Newcastle (book through Eagles Community Foundation)
  • Every Wednesday 5.30-6.30pm at Cramlington Sporting Club
  • Every Thursday 6.30-7.30pm at The Louisa Centre, Stanley
Adult Session
  • Every Wednesday 10.30-11.30am at The Parks Sport Centre, North Shields

 

Information, Support and Advice Service Newsletter December 2021

7th December 2021Lee Wilkinson
We are pleased to be able to share with you the sixth Information, Advice and Support Service (IASS) information newsletter.
This issue includes:
  • A spotlight article on Northumberland ‘Be You’ – children and young people’s emotional health and wellbeing support
  • A feature article on Calmer Therapy group – Morpeth
  • Information from various organisations and the activities and support they provide in the north east for children, young people, and their parents/carers.  There are some Christmas activities, which we hope you enjoy.

 

Other documents attached:

Pathways 4 All

17th November 2021Lee Wilkinson

Click here to view a leaflet about Pathways 4 All.

Pathways 4 All is a parent led charity, providing family centred play and leisure opportunities for disabled children, teens and young adults.

As well as their usual term time hours at the Tim Lamb Centre, they also welcome new parents to their coffee mornings, which take place at the centre, 9.30-11.30 Thursday mornings term-time. Refreshments are free.

For more information you can search them on Facebook, or you can visit their website at www.pathways4all.co.uk

 

Harvest

15th October 2021Lee Wilkinson
Wow! What a fantastic response to our Harvest!
Food poverty continues to be a significant challenge for so many in our community and more than ever they need our help.
Thank you so much to everyone who donated – this will make a massive difference for so many people.
If you missed the Harvest, don’t worry! We continue to collect items throughout the year for the Food Banks so you can still send in donations.

Family Partnership Updates

8th October 2021Glynis Burn

We have now started our Family Partnership Meetings, and it has been really nice to meet you and chat ‘face to face’.

We look forward to meeting you all over the next few weeks.

In the meantime, if you have anything you would like to discuss with the Family Team, then please do not hesitate to contact us.

We have also posted on the Website and our Facebook page, information about the Max Card.  This card gives discount or free entry to many venues across Northumberland, and further afield.  We can also support you with your application.

Glynis & Tracy (Blythdale)

Jan & Demi (Ashdale)

 

National Sleep Helpline

8th October 2021Lee Wilkinson

One in four children in the UK are not getting enough sleep, this has an impact on their behaviour and ability to learn, as well as their physical health.

The National Sleep helpline is run by trained sleep advisors who can talk to young people directly, or their parents.

The helpline is open 5 nights a week, Sunday to Thursday, 7-9pm and the number is freephone 03303 530 541.

You can read more here: https://thesleepcharity.org.uk/national-sleep-helpline/

Disability Sport Sessions

7th October 2021Lee Wilkinson
Disability Sport Sessions running during October Half Term holidays for 10-19 years olds and their siblings:
  • Northumberland – Tuesday 26th October 10am-12nn at Ashington Leisure Centre
  • Northumberland – Tuesday 26th October 1.30-3.30pm at Ashington Leisure Centre – session for families
  • Tyne & Wear – Thursday 28th October 10am-12nn at Blue Flames Sporting Club
  • Durham – Friday 29th October 10am-12nn at The Louisa Centre
Also don’t forget the regular multi-sport sessions that happen:
 
Tyne & Wear
10-19 year olds – Wednesday’s 5.30pm-6.30pm at Blue Flames Sporting Club
5-10 year olds – 4th Sunday of the month 11am-12nn at West Moor Community Centre
Adults – Wednesday’s 10.30-11.30am at The Parks Sport Centre
Durham
10-19 year olds – Thursday’s 6.30-7.30pm at The Louisa Centre
5-10 year olds – 3rd Sunday of the month 10-11am at Belmont Community Association
Northumberland 
10-19 year olds – Friday’s 5.30-6.30pm at Sporting Club Cramlington
5-10 year olds – 2nd sunday of the month 10-11am at Beaconhill Community Centre
Adults – Tuesday’s 10.30-11.30am at the Willowburn Leisure Centre

Max Card

7th October 2021Lee Wilkinson

What’s A Max Card?

The Max Card is the UK’s leading discount card for foster families and families of children with additional needs. Families can use their Max Card at venues across the UK to get free or discounted admission.

What’s On

There are thousands of discounted days out to be explored with your Max Card.

Their Aim

They aim to make the Max Card accessible to all eligible families across the UK with the help
of local authorities.

Apply Now