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QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER
Issue 14 - January 2008


Balloons! Balloons!
Happy New Year!
We hope that 2008 brings you all good luck, love and happiness.



Allan Ahlberg with children Last October's AGM at the Vortex Jazz Club in Dalston was a smashing success with our guest Allan Ahlberg sharing his very popular children's stories, a musical performance by Brunon Rucinsky and a presentation of artwork created by you!

Shanice Hoffman got first place, Matthew Trew got second place, plus we had lots of fantastic entries who got runners-up.

Boy playing euphonium



Clown Balloons
It's Party Time!


Join us at our Half Term Party on FRIDAY, 22 FEBRUARY at TRINITY CENTRE, Beechwood Road, E8. Back by popular demand, we'll have the wonderful Potty Patrick who will be entertaining the children (and adults) with his music, tricks and balloon modelling. We will also have the sensory van again plus some massage treats for weary parents and carers! We will be sending out invitations closer to the time but keep the date free in your diary.

HFBU Staff Update!

Adijat, our office administrator left us in November to further develop her career. We wish her the best of luck!

There'll be a new voice answering your phone calls starting in early February. Martina will be joining our team as our new office administrator. We look forward to working with her!



Upcoming Parent Training!

When? 10-3, Wednesdays March 5, 12, 19
Where? HFBU office
Course content:
Day 1: Coping with Challenging Behaviour
Day 2 and 3: Non Physical and Physical Restraint Skills.

Phone Catherine at HFBU to book!
Toy Library Update!

Tess is now back from her sunny holiday and the Toy Library is back in action!

We will soon be starting an exciting new project to add to our collection of toys, and are eager to have as much input from children and families as possible. We will be consulting children at the half-term party, so come along to voice your toy ideas!

Although borrowing time for most toys is 3 months, the Nintendo Wii is available for strictly 1 month. This is because there is always a list of families waiting to have a turn. Of course you can go back on the waiting list should you want to borrow it again later!



Carers, volunteers and parents:

Don't forget! Please give us your vouchers and expense claims for this financial year BEFORE the end of March!

Forthcoming Training for Carers and Volunteers:
You must telephone to book your places ASAP!

  • Health and Safety: Wednesday, 27 Feb, 9.45am-3pm at HFBU
  • First Aid: Tuesday, 25, and Wednesday, 26 Mar, from 9.45am - 4.30pm at HFBU
  • Food Hygiene: This has been rescheduled for Saturday 15th March, 9.45am - 4pm

Here is Emma's Charlie!
Isn't he handsome?

Charlie On Emma's behalf, we announce that she will not be returning to work at HFBU. This was a very difficult decision to make and she is sad to say goodbye.

Emma is continuing in her college course to be a children's counsellor and is very happy to be able to focus the rest of her energy on her family.

We will miss you, Emma!
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