To increase parent and carer involvement in decision making a new programme has been set up which YOU can get involved in. It aims to help Bristol City Council to plan better services for disabled young people and adults for the future.

There will be a participation meeting on the 21^st May 2010 at The Council House for parents and carers to talk about important areas to be developed. This is your opportunity to have your voice on disabled peoples services heard, and your local area developed.

If you would like more information on how to be involved contact Nettie Howlett 0117 939 2562 or nettieh@carers-bs.org.uk

Monday Parent Carers Coffee Morning

For parents and carers of children under 18 with an illness, disability or special need.

Come along and enjoy coffee and cake and have a chat. The coffee morning will take place every second Monday of the month from June at 10-30am-12pm (except school holidays).

For more information or to book contact 01170375623 or email NettieH@carers-bs.org.uk

A rescue centre for abused and neglected horses and ponies. There are lots of things to do and a variety of animals to see such as donkeys, goats, pigs, ferrets and birds. Watch horse jumping shows, visit the play barn, outdoor play area, nature trail and the onsite cafe. Horse World is only 20 minutes drive from town and a great day out.

£4 entry and carers are free.

Staunton Lane, Whitchurch, BS14 0QJ. Telephone 01275 540173

www.horseworld.org.uk/

Walking distance from Montpelier along public footpath- St Werburghs City Farm is a green oasis in the heart of Bristol. Entry to the farm is free so anyone can experience first hand contact with the natural world. On the farm there is a range of livestock such as pigs, cows and sheep, a community garden, an adventure playground and a friendly cafe. We also have the Boiling Wells Project which is a 3 acre environmental conservation site on Boiling Wells Lane.

Watercress Road, St. Werbergh’s Telephone- 0117 942 8241

The farm site is open every day of the year including all bank holidays. Summer 9am to 5pm Winter 9am to 4pm

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Sunday 25th April, 3:30pm

FREE concert for children – Babar the Elephant 

St Alban’s Church, Westbury Park, Bristol, BS6 7NU 

Bristol Concert Orchestra are offering free admission to a concert for children at St Alban’s Church, Westbury Park.

The orchestra is passionate about inspring the next generation of Bristol musicians and hope as many children as possible will come to be spellbound by Poulenc’s setting of the delightful story of Babar the Little Elephant (narrated by T.M. Alexander, Bristol author of the ’Tribe’ series of children’s books) and thrilled by the sound of a full orchestra in Offenbach’s ’Orpheus in the Underworld’ overture, which includes the famous ’can-can’ music.

Admission is free to children under 12 AND adults accompanied by children, with an optional retiring collection (admission for unaccompanied adults is £8).

Early booking is advised to guarantee your seats – free tickets can be reserved online at the orchestra’s website: www.bristolconcertorchestra.org.uk

Date & Time : 28/03/2010 , from 7:30pm…

Venue: The Pieran Centre , 27 Portland Square , St Pauls , Bristol, BS2 8SA

An evening of rich & uproarious film-making from Bristol and Somerset based Biggerhouse & friends. Films by & abput people with dementia , people with learning difficulties and other great human beings in the South West & Wales

Tom Stubbs from Biggerhouse introduces 10 short films made with skill & love and the help of people who don’t often get to tell their stories. This inspiring selection not only introduces valuable new worlds but also shows the different ways in which film can teach , learn, explore & entertain….

Visit www. biggerhouse.co.uk for more details…       

 Bookings… 0117 924 4512

Bar opens @ 7pm- films at 7:30pm. £5 (+concs)

Bringing Scouting to young people with special needs….

Headquarters: Bristol 600 Day Centre, Langhill Avenue , Inns Court , Bristol

The Cubs and Scouts meet on a Monday between 7:00pm to 8:30pm. The Explorer Scouts, Network Scouts and Scout Fellowship meet on Tuesday between 7:00pm to 8:30pm

Cubs…. Age : 8 -10 1/2 years old…

The Cub Scout Leader runs the Pack with a team of assistants… Activities include : swimming , music , exploring , computing , collecting , trips to zoo , local theme parks or even to a farm!

Scouts… 10 – 15 years old…

Officially the final section in our scout group… The scouts are encouraged to take part in a wide range of activities as part of their programme.. there are a number of challenges , awards and activity badges to be earned…

Explorer…14 – 18 years old…

An Explorer Scout will get the chance to work with other Explorer Scouts in the District and by doing this an Explorer scout will get the chance to do many more activities.. they also operate the Duke of Edinburgh Associations Award Scheme

Network… All members of The Scout Asociation aged between 18-25 years are members of the Scout Network which is a Country Based Section.

Anyone who is 18+ years and who is interested in helping or doing Scouting activities can join the Scout Fellowship which is open to the able and the less able

For further information please contact…

Cub Scout Leader… (0117) 9715071 or the group chairman… (0117) 3005977 or email ian.kingscott@avonscouts.org.uk

General Enquiries… 133bristol@avonscouts.org.uk

Website: www.avonscouts.org.uk/133bristol

The Building Blocks of Emotional Literacy – Infant Mental Health Seminar 

Date and Time : 31/03/2010, 6:30-8:30

The Vassall Centre – £10

Basic Cycle Maintenance

FREE Training Workshops for Playworkers in Bristol

23/03/2010 , 10am- 1pm, CSV environment , Bishopsworth – FREE (£10 deposit)

For more information or to book a place, please call PEYTU (0117) 9080601 or email: training@peytu.co.uk or visit www.peytu.co.uk

Seminar Discussion…

Date : Wednesday 24/03/2010 ,

Time :10am-4pm

Place: Armada House , Telephone Avenue , Bristol ,BS1 4BQ

What will it contain.. Facilitated by Peter Limbrick of Interconnections , will be a mix of presentations , plenary and small group discussions.

Who is it aimed at ? It will be relevant to multi-discplinary managers and practitioners who are stretching limited resources to achieve effective child and family -centred early support for children with ‘complex’ needs

Costs to include Lunch : One delegate: £115 . Discounts for multiple bookings. There is a limited number of places for parents..

Conatct Interconnections for a booking form or to reserve places :

01497 831 550 or Email : p.limbrick@virgin.net

Improving the lives of South Asian disabled children, their carers and their families………

Khaas provides an opportunity for carers to socialise, share problems /experiences and offer mutual support to ease the pressures of caring….

Khaas provides many activities that you can get involved in…

Saturday Respite Care – This project provides group activities for disabled children and their families every saturday throughout the year..

Holiday Playscheme  – The playscheme runs throughout Easter , Summer and Half Term. A variety of activities takes place including arts and crafts and outdoor activities

Health Related Sessions – Khaas provides various sessions such as keeping fit , aromatheraphy , reflexology and many more….

Female Carers Project – This project is aimed at 11 – 19 year olds who are siblings/ carers of disabled children. Khaas offers then respite , and the opportunity to meet every saturday in an informal setting to share experiences and information.

One to one group- This is a flexibly run service that offers one to one and group counselling

For more information please call: 0117 955 4070 /9040036 or Email khaas_bristol@yahoo.co.uk

ERIC , the Bristol based childhood continence charity , is holding a free family day in Kingswood, Bristol….

The day is for any family whose children currently have or previously have had continence problems , such as bed wetting , daytime wetting , soiling or constipation.

The family day will allow parents to talk to other parents with the same problems and to share expreriences . Whilst children will be ablet otake part in fun and enaging circus skills session, where they can learn how to juggle , spin plates and perform other circus skills…

There are limited places at the family day, so to book your place or for futher information , call ERIC 0117 960 3060 or email info@eric.org.uk

A free 2 day training session is to be held for parent carers involved in the Aiming High Parent Particiaption Steering Group or any parent carers wishing to become actively involved in this group.

The days will be an opportunity to explore what effective parent participation means and to gather  information and gain confidence…

Dates : 15/03/2010-16/03/2010 Time : 10aam- 2:30pm Venue : The Vassall Centre , Gill Avenue , Fishponds , Bristol , BS16 2QQ 

For more information please cal : Nettie Howlett , Tel: 0117 9589908 or email nettieH@carers-bs.org.uk

COMPETITION

The age categories for this years model making competition are…

Details copied from http://animationfestival.blogspot.com/

• Age 10-16
• Players with a physical impairment
• Players with a sensory impairment
• Players with a learning disability
• Not suitable for Wheelchair users

Venue : The City Academy, Russell Town Avenue, Redfield ,Bristol, BS5 9jh

Time: Starting February 2010, Saturday 9:30-10:30am

No booking required, just turn up- Pay £1.50 and play

For futher Information please contact

• Julia Williams, Football development Officer, Tel 0117 9413800 EXT.252
• Mobile:07795446129 Email: Williamsj@cityacademy.bristol.sch.uk 

Bristol is proud to celebrate thsi international event as it commemorates a struggle for equality by women.

There will be a whole host of activities for you to get involved in , including playback theatre, storytelling , dance , discussion groups and exhibiton from local Bristol artists, information stalls, or why not just realx over a cuppa wiht other women from across Bristol? A drop in creche is also available on the day.

For more information please contact:

Shagufta Kasour on 0117 9222358 or email shagufta.kasour@bristol.gov.uk

Two’s Company is the name of Life Cycle’s programme of tandem cycle rides in and around Bristol for people who are blind or visually impaired which is about to start up again. So, if you’re visually impaired and fancy going on a bike ride, or know someone who might be interested, the rides start in March.  They are suitable for all ages and abilities and our programme includes off-road rides in Ashton Court, trips along the lovely Strawberry Line to Cheddar, an expedition to the serene Forest of Dean, and a special tan dem Easter egg hunt for kids! 

Please contact us….

0117 3534580 or website: www.lifecycle.org.uk/enquries