August 2018 Bulletin - Uk.net
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
Working to improve the quality of life for disabled children, young
people and their families in Derby City and Southern Derbyshire
O August 2018 Bulletin
Car Park
At long last our safe space car park is now
complete. Securing funds for the car park
was more difficult than we expected, but
once again our
wonderful friends gave
time and money to help.
Initially the car park is
being used by staff
transporting children and young adults to Umbrella House and
office staff, this will ensure lots of space is available in the close
for families to drop off and pick up.
The car park has been a real labour of love and our huge thanks
go to Keith and his wonderful friends, BAM Construction, Strata all
of whom made light work of clearing the wasteland. Geoff Collett
from GCA, Tomlinsons and associates who provided professional
advice, guidance and drawings, The Coop, Screw Fix, Stamp and
Deliver and The White Swan for their financial help and last but
not least Paul and our wonderful friends at Industrial Contracting Services (ICS) who
completed the work at a very favourable rate.
Independent Support The new Information, Advice and Support
Programme.
The Independent Support programme is coming to an end. Independent Support was
always intended to be a time limited resource, supporting the transition from statements
to EHCPs. Information, advice and support will continue to be provided by local
SENDIASS and the National Contact helpline, which will in turn be supported by the
Information Advice and Support Programme. The programme will also work
with IPSEA as a core training provider. If you need support please contact
Derby City: SENDIASS@derby.gov.uk 01332 641414 or text 07800005190, Derby
SENDIASS, The Council House, Corporation Street, Derby, DE1 2FS.
Derbyshire County: ias.service@derbyshire.gov.uk tel: 01629 533660, The Register
Office, New Beetwell Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 1QJ.
What’s happening in Umbrella Children’s Services
Long Eaton Youth Club
Umbrella are really pleased to have some funding from Morrison’s to be able to run a
monthly youth club in Long Eaton.
Who is it for: 11 – 18 year olds who have mild to
moderate disabilities and are not currently receiving any
funded support from elsewhere, such as a personal
budget from Derbyshire County Council.
When: 1st Saturday of every month; 11.00am – 4.00pm.
Where: Long Eaton Youth Centre, 173 Derby Road,
NG10 4LL.
What happens: This is a great opportunity for the young
people to make new friendships as they play sports and games, take part in crafts
and make lunch together.
How to Join: Please contact Joy Howell on 01332 521 229 to get more information
and register.
Children’s Services at Twin Lakes
This month the children enjoyed a wonderful day out to Twin Lakes Theme Park.
Our Co-Ordinator Assistant Danielle had been fundraising for this trip through cake
sales and an 80s quiz night. We were also very kindly donated a coach to use for the
day by the Freemasons of Derby.
The children had a brilliant day filled with fun, laughter and sunshine!
Umbrella would like to take this opportunity to thank the Freemasons of Derby for
their kind donation; for all of the families and members of public that supported the
fundraising events and to all of the staff who worked extremely hard on the day to
ensure the children had an amazing time!
Check out our website www.umbrella.uk.net
What’s happening in Umbrella Young Adult
Services
We would love you to join us at the White Swan’s Family Fun
Day. Shepherd Street, Littleover,
Derby DE23 6GA on Monday
August 27 2018 from 2pm.
Back in 2010 the funding for the
voluntary sector was slashed, this
resulted in local authorities cutting
services for disabled children and young
people. Umbrella knew this would put huge
strain on the families and decided to raise
funds to cover the shortfall.
With the help of our wonderful friends and supporters we have successfully raised
£50,000 each year to provide much needed services. Every penny has been
gratefully received.
The White Swan Pub in Littleover have raised funds for Umbrella for many years
and last year was no exception, they raised a whopping £10,300.00 The money is
raised by their loyal customers and staff throughout the year. The biggest
fundraiser is the Annual Golf day and Family Fun day which is held during the
August Bank holiday weekend. We cannot thank the White Swan Pub enough for
their incredible loyalty and support.
We are really excited to hear that plans are well under way for this years event. The
Charity Golf day is taking place on Sunday August 26 at Mickleover Golf Club. If you
are a keen golfer and would like to take part then call 07855568842 for more
information.
The following day, Bank holiday Monday 27th August, the White Swan Pub hosts a
Family Fun day with lots of exciting activities for the whole family, including a
bouncy castle, face painting, Jumping Clay, tombola and bottle stall, good as new
items, music, bbq. We would love you to come along to support Brendan and his
wonderful staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to help Umbrella. ALL of the
proceeds are given to Umbrella.
The White Swan are such loyal and wonderful supporters of Umbrella and we know
how much a visit from families would make their day.
Free SEND reforms workshop delivered by Contact for Parent Carer Together
On 10am-12noon Friday 14th September 2018
At Bramblebrook Community Centre, Stockbrook Street, Derby, DE22 3WH (free onsite
parking) Please book by emailing admin@parentcarerstogether.com
Check out our Tweets @UmbrellaDerby
What’s happening in Play and Leisure
Fantastic News! Umbrella are going to
Cleethorpes Saturday 15th September 2018
Umbrella are organising a Family Trip to Cleethorpes. Come and
enjoy a great day, on the beach; a return trip on The Cleethorpes
Coast Light Railway; a splash in the waves, a zoom down the
flumes in the leisure centre pool or visiting the animals in The
Jungle Zoo. There is something for everyone to enjoy.
Leaving Derby at 8.30am and returning into Derby around 8.30pm (Departure point to
be confirmed). Tickets are for immediate family members only and cost £10 per person.
Places are limited and allocated on a first come first served basis.
Please do not send payment until you have received confirmation from Umbrella
that you have been allocated seats on the trip.
To book places on the trip please contact Nicola Green on 01332 521229 or email
Nicola.green@umbrella.uk.net
Umbrella Raindrops Choir
Do you love to sing?
Come along and join Umbrella’s Raindrops Choir;
The Choir is open to children and adults with
disabilities, siblings, parents and carers
The sessions are held on Saturday mornings from 11am- 12pm and cost £5.00 per
session.
Contact Nicola Green for more information on 01332 521229 or email
Nicola.green@umbrella.uk.net
.
SPANNED GROUP
Are you looking for a new group to join? Are you over 18 years?
Have you thought about joining The Spanned Group
(Supporting People in the Nottingham Diocese).
They are looking for new members to join their Tuesday
Fortnightly Friends group in September. The group meets at
Mickleover at The Lady of Lourdes Community Hall, at 7.30pm
until 9.00pm, Cost 50p.
For more information please contact Nicola Green on 01332
521229
Nicola.green@umbrella.uk.net
To Join the Youth Club!
Tuesday Youth Club @ Umbrella House
For young people aged 11 to 18 years with a mild to moderate
disability and who receive no other service
The group is on Tuesday evening from 6.30pm until 8.30pm
£6.00 per session at Umbrella House offsite activities have an increased cost
If you would like more information on the youth clubs please contact Nicola Green on
01332 521229 or email Nicola.green@umbrella.uk.net
What's happening in Information, Advice and Family
Support
UMBRELLA PARENT/CARERS SUPPORT GROUPS
Each month, Umbrella Family Support Team run Parent/Carer Support Groups. These
are open to parents and carers of children with any special educational needs and/or
disability. Simply turn up at the venue on the dates listed below.
DERBY CITY Broadway Baptist Church, 166 Broadway , Derby DE21 1BP Time:
10am to 12 noon. 12th September Future dates: 3rd October, 7th November, 5th
December.
DERBYCITY 2 at "Haven House Carer’s Retreat", 31 Charnwood Street, Derby DE1
2GU. Time 12:30pm to 2:30pm. 12th September, Future dates: 3rd October, 7th
November, 5th December.
EREWASH GROUP The Adult Education Centre, 173 Derby Road, Long Eaton
NG10 4LL. 26th September, Future dates: 24th October, 28th November, 19th
December.
SOUTH DERBYSHIRE GROUP Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane, Hilton DE65 5GH
Time 11am to 1pm. 12th September, Future dates: 10th October, 14th November,
12th December.
AMBER VALLEY GROUP Strutts Building, Derby Road, Belper DE56 1UU. Time
10am to 12 noon. 13th September, Future dates: 11th October, 15th November, 13th
December.
MALE CARERS GROUP The Farm House Pub, Mackworth, 6pm to 7. 10th
September, Future dates1st October, 5th November, 3rd December.
EVENING GROUP Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane, Hilton, DE65 5GH, Time 7pm to
8:30pm. 17th September, Future dates: 15th October, 19th November, 17th
December.
UMBRELLA SUPPORT GROUPS MEET TERM TIME ONLY.
We offer a warm friendly welcome at our support groups, a time to be yourself in a
safe and confidential environment. Telephone 01332 785658 for more information.
Are you having a Staycation this year ?
Most wheelchair beach buggy schemes are funded by the Local Council. If you’re
holidaying/day tripping in the UK this year, and need help to access the beach the first
place to check is the Local Council for the places you are visiting to see if they have a
scheme running this year. Availability varies from year to year , so check ahead to
avoid disappointment. Newlife put together a handy guide with useful information and
contacts, if you would like a copy please email the Family Support Team and they will
send it to you. familysupport@umbrella.uk.net . Umbrella also have a beach buggy to
hire; if you would like to know more call Alana on 01332 521229 for details.
Stuck for something to do this holiday?
Family support have lots of activities happening this summer, so why not join us for a
supportive, relaxed and fun session, we have:
14th August Tribal Drumming and Picnic at Rosliston Forestry Centre,
10:45am-12:00pm followed by a picnic in the park.
20th August Family Fun Cookstars, at Chellaston Community Association Hall, make
you own picnic 10:30am –12:30pm.
Call 01332 785658 for more information and to book your place.
What's happening inFundraising
Fundraising and Volunteers
Once again we have had some wonderful support from the community and though we
wish we could share them all, we only have room for a few. Thank you to everyone who
supports Umbrella.
2018 The Year of the Sensory Room
Umbrella's sensory room is so popular with the Children and Young Adults who access
Umbrella. It has been so well loved that we
need to refurbish it and purchase some new
equipment. We have already started
fundraising, naming 2018 as our Year of the
Sensory Room. Our funds were boosted when
we scooped the Top Prize in Tesco's Bags for
Life vote - securing a whopping £4000.
Huge thanks to TESCO and everyone who
voted for Umbrella.
Umbrella will receive 10% of whatever is sold, in free books. All you
need to do is shop via this link https://book-parties.scholastic.co.uk/
party/umbrella by the 23rd August.
Sarah has a Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Sarahs-
Scholastic-Books-270622357012548/ where you can see
highlighted offers and new releases. There’s books by all the top
authors such as Roald Dahl, David Walliams and many more. Please feel free to share
this link with others .
Come along to our quiz and find out!
Saturday 15th September 2018, 6pm—9pm
St Peter’s Church Hall, Chellaston,
£5 per tickets, teams up to 6 members
Fancy dress competition, children’s
only round, raffle, hot dogs, drinks and cakes.
For tickets, contact Kristin by email
kristinc@umbrella.uk.net or call 01332 521229
If you shop on Amazon, Give as you Live is a portal
try signing in through the to a world of everyday If you are looking to book
link below. It’s the same shops. The only difference a holiday, be sure to
thing except with Amazon is, if you sign up, they check out Riviera. If you
smile, they donate a donate a percentage of quote Umbrella Derby and
percentage of your your shopping bill to your Derbyshire when booking,
purchase price at no extra chosen charity at no extra they will give a 10%
cost to Umbrella! cost to you! Sign up here: agency fee to Umbrella a
https:// https:// no extra cost to you! You
smile.amazon.co.uk/ www.giveasyoulive.com/ need to book online or by
phone.
Upcoming events, in and around Derbyshire
Please contact organisations directly for more information.
6th August Derwentwise story walk Butterfilies, Bumblebees and Picnic. Darley
Park, car park off Darley Street, DE22 1DX, arrive anytime between 11am and
3pm. A relaxed day looking at the flowers and insects of the Park. There will be
wildlife wanders and chances to draw, sketch, scribble and print the animals and
plants we find. Bring a picnic to extend your visit and enjoy open spaces.
7th August ‘Stroll and Roll’ meet at Cromford Wharf for an easy stroll along the
Cromford canal tow path. 11am to 1pm. Walks are fully accessible led by qualified
walk leaders. The walks are free and the pace is set by you! If you need someone to
support you please don’t come on your own as we can’t offer any additional support.
More information, opportunities and details are available at:
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/walkingforhealth Tom Whittaker phone: 07736 822305;
Tom.Whittaker@emhcareandsupport.org.uk
14th August Umbrella Family Fun Tribal Drumming and Picnic at Rosliston
Forestry Centre.
20th August Umbrella Family Fun Cookstars, make you own picnic 10:30 –12:30.
21st August ‘Stroll and Roll’ meet at Hartington Station for an easy stroll along the
Tissington Trail. 11am to 1pm (see above on 7th August for booking details).
22nd August Tegans Butterflies in Paradise and Aspire summer holiday activities at
St Marks Community Centre, Cornwall Road, Chaddesden. Places are limited to 40,
families wishing to attend should register with the Eventbrite link below.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tegans-cafe-for-children-with-send-tickets-48220321279
On the menu will be Jacket Potatoes and make your own fruit kebab, activities include
chocolate bingo, colouring competition and Disney themed quiz.
27th August White Swan Family Funday. The White Swan pub, Littleover are holding
a fundraising day for Umbrella. See page 3 for details.
29th August Tegans Butterflies in Paradise and Aspire summer holiday activities at St
Marks Community Centre, Cornwall Road, Chaddesden. Places are limited to 40,
families wishing to attend should register with the Eventbrite link above.
30th August Derwent Summer Funday, 1pm-3pm. Derwent Family, Youth and
Community Centre, Monmouth Street, Derby, DE21 6BD. Penalty shootout with
Rammie, summer crafts, beach themed messy play call (01332) 385321 for details.
4th September ‘Stroll and Roll’ meet at Whitworth Park for an easy stroll around the
park and cycle trails. 11am to 1pm (see above on 7th August for booking details).
15th September Umbrella Disney Quiz. 6pm-9pm at St Peter Church, Chellaton,
£5.00 per ticket, teams of no more than 6. Children only rounds and fancy dress
welcome. So be our guest, be our guest, put your knowledge to the test! Call
Kristin at Umbrella on 01332 521229 for tickets.
18th September ‘Stroll and roll’ Meet at Hassop Station for an easy stroll along the
Monsal Trail. 11am to 1pm (see above on 7th August for booking details).
23rd September Spectrum Festival at Lea Green Centre. An autism friendly festival,
providing a fun and safe environment for people to enjoy a range of activities;
including: outdoor activities, soft play, sensory area,. Register your interest in
attending by contacting PeaksGO directly by emailing david@peaksgo.com. Umbrella
will be there, pop into the marketplace tent and say hello.
1st October Umbrella Sensory Workshop for parents and carers. Venue and
information to follow.
11th October Umbrella Marketplace event , lots of different organisations with
information on how they can help you. Broadway Baptist Church, 166 Broadway,
Derby, 10am –2pm, Drop in.
Other information
Learning Disability Health Action Plan
Awareness
The 2014 Care Act means that paid carers must respond to the wellbeing needs of the
people they care for. Do you know how to do this? If you support people with Learning
Disabilities you need to know about Health Action Plans; they are now part of the LD
Annual health check with GP’s. People with learning disabilities are more likely to have:
Poor health compared with other people
Greater difficulty in accessing services
More negative experiences of using health services
This free course is to help you play your part in improving and maintaining the health of
people with learning disabilities. It is suitable for family members, carers, health & social
care employees, statutory & voluntary sector employees & transition workers.
Details: Thursday 8th November 1.15pm - 4pm Room 8, The Centre for Research
and Development, Kingsway Hospital, Derby, DE22 3LZ
To book a place please contact: The Strategic Health Facilitation Team on 01773
882501 or email rachel.johnson10@nhs.net or jackie.fleeman@nhs.net
Derbyshire Carers Association.
Derbyshire Carers Association have a new Derby Carers Centre in
Derby City centre. The centre is open for business; drop in anytime to
have a chat and find out about support for carers. Find the new carers
centre at 66-68 St Peters Street, Derby, DE1 1SN or call 01332 200
002 for more details.
Umbrella Information Umbrella
Office Umbrella House
The Ronnie MacKeith Child 64 Birdcage Walk
Development Centre Mackworth
Royal Derby Hospital Derby
Uttoxeter Road DE22 4LD
Derby DE22 3NE
Website: www.umbrella.uk.net
Email: familysupport@umbrella.uk.net
Telephone: 01332 785658
Please note that all the views expressed in the Umbrella Bulletin are not necessarily Umbrella’s views
You can also read
