Hackney Family Backup

Providing Community Support and Social Inclusion for Disabled Children and Young People

QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER
Issue 19 - May 2009

Spring Newsletter

Our February half term party was a big success!
Children, young people & parents and carers were given the chance to play with their ideas about the future of Hackney, be entertained by Potty Patrick the clown, eat delicious food, sing, dance, run and jump around! Some parents even had a bit of quiet Reiki time as well. Thanks to everyone who came along and made the day so much fun.

Treats for Parents!
Hackney Families Together Pampering Event
Thursday 9th July
11am-3pm
Venue to be announced but put this date in your diary now!

HFBU Summer Picnic
Wednesday 26th August 11am - 3pm.
Springfield Park (at the bottom of the park near Spring Hill and the river)

New Playgrounds for Hackney!
Tree

We have been contacted by Matt Davies from the Learning Trust, with some exciting news. Hackney is designing and building 16 new play areas in estates & parks around the borough and the designers want to consider the needs of children with disabilities. They particularly want the direct participation of children. The Learning Trust is also keen to select a few sites at suitable locations where they can provide extra play provision sensitive to the needs of disabled children.
The consultation period for this is throughout the summer.

Contact Matt Davies on 07971 131373 for more details or if you and your child have opinions on play equipment!

Upcoming Training for Carers & Volunteers
You must telephone to book your places ASAP!
All training courses held at HFBU
Health & Safety -
Tues 9th June and Sunday 21st June
9.45am - 4pm
Manual Handling -
Saturday 13th June and Tuesday 16th June
9.45am - 3pm

Catherine & James's Wedding Congratulations to Catherine and James who were married at a beautiful ceremony in Horsham, had a lavish reception, and have just returned from their fabulous honeymoon in New York city! Best wishes for a long and happy marriage!

New play resources for the STAR Library

Toys

Great news for the Toy Library users!
We now have lots of new toys available, including plasma cars, megasketcher, echo microphone, balance board, art & craft supplies, and lots more!
Contact Vesna to make an appointment to come and visit on 020 7275 0088

Hackney Families Together Hackney Families Together is a group for parents and carers of children 0-19 years old with disabilities and special educational needs. We meet monthly and cover key topics relevant to Hackney parent/carers. For more information give us a call! Next meetings is:
Thursday 11th June
at The Ann Taylor Centre
1-13 Triangle Road (Off Westgate Street)

Disability Backup Update Disability Backup is continuing to grow and develop its disability forum. Last month we visited Hackney Museum to let them know how accessible we found it. As a result of this meeting Hackney Museum would like to develop a special sensory exhibition that we will help design.

Disability Backup is also holding a consultation day for disabled people to consult and inform people about health services for disabled people. This event is on the 26th June and open to disabled people aged 18-64 years old. Contact Sebastian on 0207 275 0088 ext 210 for more information.

Summer Trip To Thomley Hall!

We will be making another fun trip out during the summer holidays to Thomley Hall - a specialist activity centre with loads of special equipment, a sensory room, a soft play room, art activities, and a large secured field with even more play opportunities.
Coach

Stay tuned for details!

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