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 On Wednesday 13th July, 10am-12 noon, we're back at Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre in Wythenshawe. It’s a chance to meet services and ask your SEND-related questions, including education, travel, stuff to do and Early Help. You can also chat with Manchester Parent Carer Forum (MPCF), Manchester Parent Champions and other parent carers. Hope to see you there!
.Future dates:
Wednesday 14th September, 10am-12 noon, Manchester Youth Zone, Harpurhey
Wednesday 12th October, 10am-12 noon, Moss Side Powerhouse
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Have Your Say On Play Day
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2022 Our Year is a year of action to create opportunities and experiences that support and celebrate Manchester’s children and young people. As part of this, there will be a big free Play Day at Whitworth Park on Wednesday 3rd August, 11am-3pm. It’s open to all ages and abilities and there’ll be free play, games, activities, food and more. The Our Year team would love to hear from you! How can they make this a day that is welcoming and inclusive for all? Whether it’s about practicalities or activities, they welcome your thoughts and ideas. You might even want to get involved! Email ouryear@manchester.gov.uk or call Ruth on 07908 211601. The Play Day is being led by the play partnership, joining with Manchester City Council. Find out more on the 2022 Our Year website.
Members of the Our Year team will be at our Wythenshawe drop in
on Wednesday 13th July – come and have a chat!
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Swimming With Level Water
Level Water is a national charity getting more children with disabilities learning how to swim. They’ve relaunched their teaching programme at North City Family and Fitness Centre and are looking for swimmers aged 4-11 who cannot currently swim 10 metres and have a physical disability or visual/hearing impairment. They offer specialist 1:1 swimming lessons with GLL teachers that are subsidised so the cost is the same as a mainstream group lesson - £6.85. To apply, visit www.levelwater.org/lessons and fill out the online form. When they have a lesson slot available, they will be in touch.
 Swimming Fun At Moss Side
Inclusive swims have started again at Moss Side Leisure Centre on Sundays 9-11.30am. These provide a calm environment and a clear process from entry to the pool for children and young people with special needs and disabilities. Families can access the small pool and floats for family fun or use the main pool for lane swimming. It’s the same price as the casual swimming. Book via the website, by visiting the leisure centre, or through the BetterUK App which can be downloaded from Google Play or the Apple App Store. Families can also turn up on the day but may miss out if the session is full.
Lego Clubs Building Back Up
More Lego Clubs have started back up in the city’s libraries. Did you know that there are lots of benefits to be had from playing with Lego? These include developing creative thinking, fine motor skills, problem solving, and building attention span. It's also fantastic for stress reduction and co-operative play! What's not to love about Lego? Ask in your local library about Lego Clubs. Here are some to get you started: Arcadia Library - every other Saturday 10am-12 noon, Gorton Library – Saturdays 11am-12 noon, and Longsight Library - Saturdays 10-11am.
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Family Support Fridays
Bright Futures Family Support Service in Wythenshawe have a drop in every Friday 9.30-11.30am at the Woodhouse Park Family Centre. Call in for coffee, cake and chat, and for various support, including signposting and food vouchers. On the last Friday of every month, there’s a Community Information Forum with tasters, freebies, and support and advice – next one July 29th, then August 26th. Find out more by contacting Jade on 07395 384592 or Jade.Allen@whpfamilycentre.co.uk.
Bob In To Benchill
Have a cuppa and natter at a new informal group at Benchill Community Centre in Wythenshawe. It’s on Thursdays 1-2pm and is a chance for adults looking after children with special educational need and disabilities to support each other. Sometimes it helps just being with other people who get it. Bob along any time during the hour, no need to book. You’re welcome to bring your children and stay afterwards for the free weekly Public Living Room from 2-4pm. If you have any questions, text or call Colette on 07853 841290 or email colette@thrivemanchester.org.uk.
Weekly Cake & A Brew
After their successful Carers Week event - lots of chatter followed by sandwiches and cream cakes - Talbot House in Newton Heath are making this a regular Friday Carers day! It’s 11am-2pm every Friday. Contact Talbot House to find out more.
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Starling, Greater Manchester-based neurodiversity charity, invite you to the Private View of their Young People's Summer Exhibition on Thursday 14th July from 1-4pm at Manchester Art Gallery. It’s a great opportunity to find out more about what Starling do, view the beautiful work created by young people, and try out a taster arts workshop. It’s an RSVP only event so they can keep track of numbers. Please email fionna@starlingcio.org.uk to be added to the guest list. Work will be displayed to the public until Wednesday 20th July.
Contact has a new page around dental care, with links to information on hearing and eye care. They also have Contact News & Views with the latest updates around families with disabled children, including how to contribute to the SEND Review before the closing date on 22nd July and an update on the Government’s cost of living support package.
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