Family Matters

June 2017

Dear All.

Thank you to all of you who attended the Family Event at Staunton Country Park.

We were treated to a lovely day meeting the animals and exploring all the activities the park had to offer. Our thanks go to Lottie who gave us her expert guidance which made the day very enjoyable.

I would love to hear from you with any ideas for future events, particularly if you live in the north of the county. It doesn’t have to be a large event, it may be something that is going on in your area that may be of interest to other families, particularly during the summer school holidays.

It seems that one of the most valuable things to come out of the day is that parents get the chance meet each other and children make new friendships.

Below is some information that you may find useful.

Special Needs Sessions Tuesday 6 June, 4-6.30pm: at Playdays Indoor Play Centre, 2 Stewart Road, Kingsland Business Park, Basingstoke, RG24 8NF. An exclusive session at Playdays for children aged 11 or under with special needs and their families. The entry fee is £3.50 per child, siblings are welcome. Meal deal is £7 (entry and meal) – last food order is 5.15pm. For more details click here or call 01256 346173. Further sessions will be held on Tuesdays 4 July and 1 August.

Parent Voice

Parent Voice are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated administrator to join their Family Services Communications Team. You will provide administrative support to their range of services covering Hampshire, Southampton, West Berkshire and Portsmouth. Salary - £17,000 pa pro rata • Hours - 22 per week, worked Monday-Friday during term time only • Location - The Rose Road Association, Bradbury Centre, Aldermoor Road, Southampton SO16 5NA.
Purpose: To provide administrative support in the Family Services Office in accordance with the aims and objectives of the service and in line with The Rose Road Association Vision and Values
Closing date: Tuesday 13 June. Interview date: TBC. To find out more or to request an application form email or call 03003 038603.
VICTA


Venue: Snowdonia, Wales
Age: 18 to 29 years
Date: 1 to 3 September 2017
Time: 1.30pm.Please note, the meeting point for this activity is Bangor Station
Cost: £150
Application Closing Date: 18 July 2017
This September VICTA will be returning to Snowdonia but with a twist! We are excited to be heading underground to experience ‘Bounce Below’, an extensive network of trampolines and slides suspended in a vast underground cavern.
The following day we will be catching the Snowdon train to the top of Mount Snowdon and completing our usual trek back down the mountain.
This is a physical activity but we will have lots of support from our fantastic volunteers to help overcome any challenges.
To find out more and apply online, please visit the link to our website below:

Find out more and apply

For more information please call us on:
01908 240831 or email: /

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VICTA have moved!
From 13 March 2017 please forward all mail to:
VICTA Children Ltd, 5 Douglas House, 32-34 Simpson Road, Fenny Stratford,
Milton Keynes MK1 1BA

You can contact Jenny for feedback or any enquiries using the following details:

Jenny Collins – Family SupportCoordinator at Open Sight:

023 8064 6382.

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