News
| DISABILITY NORTH EXHIBITION | Posted 15-Sep-2008 |
| The Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle on 22nd and 23rd October. Over 150 Exhibitors, Seminar and Workshop Programme, Entertainment including a fashion show etc. For more information telephone 01912840480, email: events@disabilitynorth.org.uk | |
| HARTLEPOOL EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY SERVICES -parent | Posted 15-Sep-2008 |
| Unfortunately due to lack of up-take this service will discontinue in the current form. Parents will still be able to speak with an Educational Psychologist should they wish to either via an appointment in their local school/childrens centre or via the Parents Advice Service. For more information please contact Jacqui Braithwaite on 272222. | |
| CONTINENCE SERVICE VISIT | Posted 15-Sep-2008 |
| This is a confidential service for people who suffer from bladder and bowel problems. They provide advice, treatment, information and support to patients, their families and carers, health care professionals and organisations. Because their last appointment was so successful we have arranged another visit. They will be attending our parent/carer support group on Monday 10th November from 10 - 12am. Lunch will be provided. Please confirm your place. | |
| GIFT WRAPPING | Posted 15-Sep-2008 |
| On Saturday 20th December from 10.00 am - 4.00 pm we will have a stall in the Town Centre to wrap Christmas presents for a small donation. Why not bring your pressies along. Help would also be very much appreciated. Last year we made £367 from this event, including the sales of Christmas Cards and Christmas Dust. | |
| GREAT NORTH RUN | Posted 15-Sep-2008 |
| Jamie Allison and Barry Currell are participating in the run and will be raising money on our behalf. We would appreciate sponsorship from our members. Forms are available in the office. | |
| CHARITY EVENING | Posted 15-Sep-2008 |
| This will take place on Saturday, 29t November at the Belle Vue Club, Kendal Road at 7.00 pm 50s to now night, Karaoke, bingo, raffle etc. Proceeds to be divided between our Group and the Belle Vue Youth Club. Tickets £2.50. Your support would be appreciated. | |
| TEENAGE CLUB | Posted 15-Sep-2008 |
| We are considering starting a teenage club but we need the interest and ideas for things we can organise, for example: pool, board games, beauty, computer, Games Consoles, general chit chat, refreshments, meeting friends etc. Possibly Tuesday or Wednesday evening. If interested please contact the office. | |
| ARC THEATRE SHOW | Posted 15-Sep-2008 |
| This very popular show by Constellation and Friends will take place on 17th and 18th April 2009. If you interested in being part of this event and would like further information please contact Pat Allison. The success of the shows, as always, depends greatly on the commitment shown by all participants and their parents/carers. | |
| CONSTELLATION AND FRIENDS CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME | Posted 15-Sep-2008 |
| This marvellous show will take place on Friday 12th (7-10pm) and Saturday 13th (2.30 - 5.30pm) of December 2008 in the Brierton Sports Centre. If you interested in being part of this event and would like further information please contact Pat Allison. The success of the shows, as always, depends greatly on the commitment shown by all participants and their parents/carers. | |
| SHOW BOX APPEAL | Posted 15-Sep-2008 |
| OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD BY THE SAMARATINS PURSE INTERNATIONAL APPEAL. Helping a child less fortunate than yours. Fill a standard sized shoe box with gifts - contact the office if unsure what to put in. Wrapping is optional but you must keep the lid separate. State whether your gift is for a boy or girl and state the age category: 2-4, 5-9 or 10-14. A small donation of £2 is needed for shipping etc. Please put the £2 in an envelope and place in the box on top of the items. Please make cheque payable to Samaritans Purse. Do not seal the box, just tie with a string or ribbon and drop it off at the Resource Centre. | |
| CHRISTMAS SHOPPING | Posted 15-Sep-2008 |
| The Webb Ivory Catalogue for Christmas 2009 is now available in the office. All commission earned goes to the group. | |
| Wordplay - Mrs Helen Slark | Posted 01-Jun-2008 |
| This is a Hartlepool based company that supports children up to 11 years old in the area of Communication, Language and Literacy, i.e. writing skills, handwriting, discussion skills and phonics development. This activity happens in their home or at hers. She would enjoy coming to speak to you about her business and discduss how she may support you. Telephone Hartlepool 272772 or 07879441788, email wordplay@talktalk.net | |
| HUDSA (Hartlepool United Disabled Support Associat | Posted 01-Jun-2008 |
| Fancy a caravan holiday? An adapted caravan has been purchased by HUDSA and situated at Primrose Valley, Filey. For availability and charges please contact: Darren Hutchinson on Hartlepool 264661 or Neil Appleyard on 07747735247 or e-mail neilappleyard@hotmail.com. | |
| Available places. | Posted 01-Jun-2008 |
| Places are available for the following activities: 1. Childrens Club, Mondays 6 - 8pm, term time and extra dates off site. 2. Hydrotherapy swimming sessions at High Tunstal School on Mondays 5.45 to 7pm during term time. | |
| Optician | Posted 23-Sep-2007 |
| If you want a friendly optician who will happily arrange a home visit then contact Mr F J Morton on 01642 750852. | |
| POSTCODE LOTTERY | Posted 29-May-2007 |
| Tickets for the lottery are based on your Postcode. A 3 digit unique personal code will be added to your Postcode. Each ticket costs just £2 per week. You can also nominate a charity (subtle hint). For more information and or to subscribe contact freephone 08081098765 or go on-line - The UK Postcode Lottery. | |
| GIFT AID | Posted 29-May-2007 |
| We are now able to claim Gift Aid on any personal donations received and we are back dating from 2000. You must pay Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax. Future sponspr forms will have details of this for you to confirm if we can claim back 28p in the pount on all donations. Remember, a Post Code must be given. Thank you for your co-operation. | |
| E-BAY USERS | Posted 29-May-2007 |
| You can now donate a percentage of your eBay item sales direct to us. When listing the item look just under where you enter the price of the item to select the donate percentage to charity and then click new charity. Search for Hartlepool and you will see Hartlepool Special Needs Support Group in the list. It will then ask you to accept the terms of use and then will add the charity to the listing. A little icon will appear next to your listing so people know a percentage is going to charity and the money will automatically be collected from you when the auction is paid for. Also look out for items we will soon be putting up for sale ourselves. Our eBay user ID is hartlepoolsnsg and you can view our sale items at myworld.ebay.co.uk.hartlepoolsnsg/. | |
| MENCAP LIFEBOOK | Posted 29-May-2007 |
| Sue Ward (Parent/Admin Staff) has completed one of these books for her son Billy by using photographs and short stories. It gives a detailed account of his life, family, friends, his past, present and the future, likes, dislikes, health, medication, his capabilities, things that make him feel safe and happy etc Due to Billys communication difficulties this is very beneficial to all, especially those new people who are going to be a part of his life. You can read this book to understand and know more about Billy as a person by calling in the office. If you wish to complete one of these books they are available at the Resource Centre at a reduced cost of £12 each. | |
| HSNSG badges. | Posted 29-Mar-2007 |
| Can you sell some of these badges at 50p each and help to raise vital funds. Thank you. | |
| Useful Contacts/Information/Training. | Posted 18-Jul-2006 |
| Respect - A counselling/mentoring voluntary organisation - contact Tom Sant on Hartlepool 244443 or 244446. | |
| Useful Contacts/Information/Training. | Posted 18-Jul-2006 |
| TES Extra for Special Needs is designed for everyone involved in helping children with additional needs in mainstream and special schools. Published 10 times a year in an easy to read lively format, it contains everything members need to keep up-to-date with inclusion and SEN policy and practice. | |
| Useful Contacts/Information/Training. | Posted 18-Jul-2006 |
| APS - Services in the Community - Adult Placement Services brings an exciting new service to the Hartlepool area for vulnerable adults and their families offering short breaks within own homes of Adult Placement carers. For more information please contact Jo Crook on 01642 633556. | |
| The Stranton Centre | Posted 18-Jul-2006 |
| The Stranton Centre provides an excellent venue for meetings, events, parties for children, sports clubs and activities. The Centre has changing facilities for users with a disability and the whole Centre is wheel-chair and disabled friendly. The Centre is all on one level and the car park allows easy access. For further information on booking the facilities on on any of the activities please contact them on 231329. | |
| Council Tax | Posted 18-Jul-2006 |
| Are you aware you may be entitled to a reduction? Contact Margaret Wrigglesworth for more information and application form on 01429 284288. | |