Providing Community Support and Social Inclusion for Disabled Children and Young People
Issue 9 - October 2006
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And Storytelling Session Monday 27th November at The Vortex Jazz Club, Gillet Street, N16 5-6.30pm 
The AGM is the chance to ensure that you, our families and carers, know that we are running HFBU properly, spending the money wisely and providing services which parents and children value. It's also a chance for you to meet staff, members of our council of management, and other parents, volunteers and carers. We will provide a crèche, staffed by experienced playworkers, and buffet refreshments for everyone.We will also be giving the results of our great COMPETITION (see below), with prizes for the children. This year our speaker is Jackie Leppert, a very experienced special needs teacher who used to work in Islington but is now based in the South East. Jackie will talk about SENSORY STORIES and give a demonstration of a storytelling session, which we hope the children will enjoy. | ||||
For our Council of Management: the committee NEEDS a parent to represent parents' interests and help HFBU continue to provide appropriate services. Full training will be given. For an informal chat about what's involved, please call Sheila at HFBU (020 7275 0088). |
Remember last year's painting competition? This was such a success that we have decided to hold another competition for all the children (including brothers & sisters and volunteers' and carers' children.) What we want you to do is produce a piece of work on the subject of YOUR NAME. It can be a rhyme, a limerick, a rap, a picture, anything you like; it can be written, taped, drawn, painted, performed.... Prizes will be awarded at the AGM to all entries. Please can you get all entries to HFBU by 22nd November. | |||
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The Parents' Group which meets at the Huddleston Centre reconvened after the Summer break on Thursday 12th October. The group is for all parents of disabled children and provides a forum to meet other parents and professionals, exchange ideas and help to shape the future of services for disabled children in Hackney. The Group meets monthly on a Thursday morning 10-12.30, the next dates are 9th November and 7th December. Please call HFBU on 020 7275 0088 for more information. | ||||
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As from 29th September there are new regulations governing Blue Badge use; the primary difference is that police officers, traffic wardens etc have the right to inspect your Blue Badge. Misuse of a badge (eg, if you let friends borrow it, or if it is used when the disabled person is not present, including times when you might be doing shopping for that person) can result in a fine of up to £1000. Thursdays 12-3pm for 6 weeks From 26th October at the Huddleston Centre
SureStart Hackney Downs are running this great new scheme; come along to a cooking demo followed by fun sessions where you can watch a chef in action, learn how to handle fussy eaters, cook & eat with other parents, discover new recipes. To reserve a place call Katie on 020 8985 6643. | |||
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Markfield Project users and local people are teaming up to transform the park. They want to create a haven for wildlife that local people can be proud of! Watch Alex Hendra, our previous director, go head to head with another project in the Big Lottery Fund People's Millions programme. With your vote they can make the dream come true. ITV 1, Monday 13 November, 6:30pm | ||||
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HFBU never make direct appeals to the public for funding. If you receive an e-mail requesting
financial assistance that you think might be from us please contact us immediately.