Togs and Toys Nearly New Sale

Market Harborough

Togs and Toys

12.00pm
Robert Smyth School
Burnmill Rd
Market Harborough, LE16

TOGS & TOYS WANTS TO HELP PARENTS MAKE THE MOST OF FAMILY LIFE

As part of this year's Parents' Week, savvy parents are being given the opportunity to make money from their kid's clutter and snap up quality items at a fraction of their original price.

The Togs and Toys Nearly New Sale is perfect for beating the credit crunch. The eco friendly sale held earlier this year was a great success and also raised money for Rainbows Children's Hospice & the Friends of Robert Smyth School.

'We want to show parents that they do not need to spend a lot of money to provide their babies & children with top quality toys and clothes ' said Jill Hart-Sanderson (mum to Matilda aged 2). 'Children's clothes and toys are often used only a couple of times before they have become out-grown. Rather than waste these quality items by sending them for landfill they can be resold, reused and enjoyed'.

'Parents to have an opportunity to clear some of their children's clutter, and make money without all of the time & effort needed to sell items individually. You do the sorting - We do the selling is how it will work, and people coming along to buy will not have to trawl through lots of individual stalls to find what they need.' explained Nicola Tate-Bohannon (mum to Felicity aged 4 and Quinn aged 2).

Contact: Jill Hart-Sanderson
Tel: 07773 794 992
Email: togsntoys@tiscali.co.uk

Positive Images of Parenting Support

Stoke on Trent

The Dudson Centre, Engagement and Participation Service

9.30am - 2.30pm
The Bridge Centre
Birches Head Road
Stoke on Trent

• Do you work directly with parents (paid or unpaid)?
• Do you know about all other services / organisations / people working directly with parents?
• Would you like to know more?

This is a chance to have your say about changing the perception of parenting support from a negative to a postitive.

• Display and information from organisations across the City
• An opportunity to meet other practitioners, learn about how they work and explore how you might be able to work together

Morning - Update on the Parent Implementation Change Group
'Speed Data!!'
Afternoon - Parenting Course Tasters:

• Strengthening Families Strengthening Communities
• S.T.E.P.S
• Triple P
• Family Links
• Literacy & Numeracy
• Relationships & Sex Education
• National Occupational Standards

If you would like to attend, email Andrea - andrea@vast.org.uk 

Think Family : Parenting Conference

Newbury

West Berkshire Council

9am - 4pm
Newbury Rugby Football Club, Monks Lane, Newbury RG14 7RW

A free one day conference for anyone involved in the development or delivery of family support in West Berkshire.
To book your place on the conference and for further information, please contact:

Polly Phillipson - Parenting Co-ordinator
Tel: 01635 43639
Email: pphillipson@westberks.gov.uk 

Family Matters Event

Bradford on Avon

Bradford on Avon Extended Services

9.30am - 12.30pm
St Laurence School
Ashley Road,
Bradford on Avon,
Wiltshire,
BA15 1DZ

Market Place – Find out about support services in and around Bradford on Avon and Wiltshire. Organisations such as ASK, NCT, North Wessex Training will have information stalls alongside the Children's Centre (0-5 years) and representatives from other groups ranging from money matters to health and social care will be available to talk to.

Community Safety Organisations such as the local Police, Fire Service and Network Rail have also been invited to demonstrate how to stay safe.

The Wiltshire Scrap Store will be running their very popular arts and crafts activities alongside student led activities.

Give us your views - We really want to hear how we can support families in Bradford on Avon so that Children & Young People enjoy and achieve positive outcomes. Visit the 'Vox Pop' room where you can express your views on or off camera!

Amazing Lunch boxes! The Family Learning Team in Wiltshire has put together some great ideas for your child's lunch box to demonstrate that you don't have to spend a fortune to stay healthy. Come for a 'taster' session and grab refreshments too.

Getting Active - Discover that getting active is great by having a go at something different with your children – we promise it will be fun!

'Whatever! - Why can we never seem to get it right?' Teenagers! What are they about? And why do we as parents always seem to say the wrong thing? This workshop will use 'real, live' teenagers, in a drama context, to look at some of the issues involved in coping with this challenging phase of life and we can discuss strategies for dealing with them. This will especially useful for parents of year 6/7 students going trough transition to secondary school.

Parents' Workshops - It's not really work, just some very useful information about key issues that can face all parents. Gain some insights and tips about how you can deal better with stressful situations and draw on the support of others. Workshops will focus on the dangers of drug & alcohol misuse, maintaining a healthy diet to reduce the levels of obesity and keeping your child safe on the internet.

Contact (Mon-Thu):
Trudi Cox, Extended Services Network Co-ordinator
Tel: 01225 309562
Email: trudi.cox@st-laurence.wilts.sch.uk

Sure Start Roadshow 2009

Manchester

11am - 3pm

Alexandra Park Play Centre
Alexandra Park, Demesne Road
Whalley Range M16 7AS

AND

Clayton Sure Start Children\'s Centre
101 North Road
Clayton, M11 4NFM9 4DA

FREE family fundays!
brought to you by the Sure Start Roadshow as part of Manchester Parents' Week

Are you planning a family or do you have a child aged 0 to 5-years-old?
If so then come and join us for a fantastic, fun and FREE day out!

There's plenty going on, including:
Children's entertainers
Giant games
Sure Start activities for children up to 5 years old
Meet the Sure Start bear
Lots of information for parents
FREE light lunch and refreshments and much more!

Every child who attends is entitled to receive a FREE T-shirt! (While stocks last)
Just come to the free T-shirt stand at your chosen event.

For further information contact Manchester Family Information Service on 0800 083 7921.

Parents on the Plaza

Plymouth

Plymouth Parent Partnership

9am - 4pm
The Plaza
Plymouth Town Centre

Over 30 local organisations will be on hand to give information about their services to parents. So whether you are a single parent, have a small family or large family, there will be something there for you.

The event is being organised by Plymouth Parent Partnership , building on the work of its Parent and Family Forum. Parent Partnership is a service that offers impartial information and support to all parents and carers, and to staff in other agencies. They also work to enable parents/carers,to be involved in shaping the development of services for their children and families.

Local organisations with stands at the event will include Plymouth Parent Partnership, Connexions, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, YMCA, the Zone, Teen Pregnancy unit plus Council services.

Paper Lantern Workshop

Sunderland

Southwick Community Primary School

10am – 4pm
Southwick Community Primary School

To find out more, call 0191 553 5500

Family Ramble

Tonbridge

Paddock Wood Primary School

10.30am - 1pm
Paddock Wood Primary School
Old Kent Road
Tonbridge

Meet in School car park and return for hot soup
(unlimited spaces)

For more information contact Kirstie via the school office 01892 833654

The Changing Face of Families Conference

Belfast

Parenting Forum Northern Ireland

9.30am - 1pm
Park Avenue Hotel
Belfast

This is the seventh Conference organised by the Parenting Forum NI. The Conference will
launch Parent's Week 2009. Research from across Europe has demonstrated that
decreasing birth rates, increasing levels of separation and divorce, workforce mobility,
increasing numbers of lone parents and increasing numbers of both parents returning to
work have impacted on family dynamics and structures. These key issues will be explored
by speakers during the conference and provide delegates with practical information when
working with families within their own settings.

The themes include:

• Parenting Support - Research and its impact of service delivery
• The Impact of Separation and Divorce
• Lone Parents
• Working Parents
• Ethnic Minority Parents
• Parents with a Disabled Child

During the conference the prototype for the new Regional Information Website and
Database will be profiled.

For more information and to book your place, contact Gemma Connor on 9031 0891, or email gemma@pachelp.org 

Launch of Parents' Week and Listening Event

Birmingham

Family and Parenting Institute

4pm - 6.30pm
Think Tank
Millennium Point
Birmingham

We have invited parents from across Birmingham to join us in celebrating the tenth Annual Parents' Week. Families will be coming to Think Tank to take part in activities and tell us their views on 'What Makes a Family Friendly Service?'

The event is by invitation and you can find out more by emailing Sophie Linington 

Brighter Futures Strategy in Action

Birmingham

Birmingham City Council

By invitation only

A prestigious event to showcase the Brighter Futures strategy in action and to launch the Brighter Futuers pilot programmes.

For more information about the event, contact Jashmina.Alum@birmingham.gov.uk 

Coffee Morning

Burton-on-Trent

Tower View Primary School

9am
Tower View Primary School
Vancouver Drive
Winshill
Burton-on-Trent
Staffordshire
DE15 0EZ

Coffee morning at Tower View Primary School.

Teenagers! What Every Parent Has to Know

Croydon

Care for the Family

7.30pm - 10pm
Oasis Academy
Homefield Road
Old Coulsdon
CR5 1ES

Parents in Coulsdon will get the inside track on how to get their child - and them - through the teenage years. Family expert Rob Parsons will be presenting Teenagers! What Every Parent Has to Know.

Tickets cost £6 per person. For further information or to book, call (029) 2081 0800 or visit online at www.careforthefamily.org.uk/teenagers

Parents\' Week in Hampshire

Hampshire

Hampshire Parents Support Team

Various times
Across Hampshire

13 events are running across Hampshire in schools, colleges and children's centres. You can find out more here

Parents\' Week Information and Advice Event

Hull

Hull City Council Family Information Service

10am – 3pm
B&Q
Stoneferry Rd
Hull
HU7 0DJ

The Hull City Council Family Information Service are holding an information giving event, providing parents and carers with information and advice on:

Finding the right childcare
Childcare costs
Parenting courses available across the city
Local Children's Centre services available

Contact: Family Information Service
Tel: 01482 318318
Email: fis@hullcc.gov.uk
Web: www.hullcc.gov.uk/fis

Parents\' Week in Kent

Kent

Kent County Council

Kent County Council have a website page for their Parents' Week activities. You can find out what's going on during Parents' Week in Kent here

Parent Play Sessions

Kent

Kent Children\'s Fund Network

Various times
Various locations across Ashford, Shepway and Dover

The Play Team are fully booked running Parent Play Workshops across Ashford, Shepway and Dover for the week commencing 19th October to celebrate Parents' Week.

For more information call 01233 632957

Parents\' Week in Thanet

Kent

Kent Safe Schools

Various times
Various locations across Thanet

There are 465 parents attending coffee mornings in different venues across Thanet during parents week. Coffee mornings have been arranged by different professionals in venues such as Sure Starts, Schools, mums and tots group, parents groups. Parents will come together to celebrate the joys of being a parent. They will share their views on the design of a KCC website which is currently being redesigned for parents.

For more information about a group near you please contact Christine Cordes on 07827 361 257

Young Parents Group

Leeds

Kentmere Children's Centre

10am - 12 pm
Kentmere Children's Centre
Kentmere Avenue
Seacroft
Leeds
L14 1BN

A group for young parents up the age of 22.

Activities, discussion and a chance to meet other young parents.

Contact:
Patricia Kalischer
Family Outreach Worker

01132 144126
07891 275848
Patricia.Kalischer@leeds.gov.uk

Single parent families in today\'s society: scapegoat or symptom

London

Parenting UK

6pm - 8pm
City University
A130 lecture theatre
Northampton Square London
EC1V 0HB

Gingerbread, Single Parent Action Network and Anastasi de Waal will all be speaking.

To register email events@parentinguk.org 

Parents\' Week in Hackney

London

Hackney Learning Trust

Various times
Across Hackney

Hackney Learning Trust are running 35 infomation sessions for parents over Parents' Week. You can view the timetable here

For more information, call Jacqueline Walters on 020 8820 7041

Sure Start Roadshow 2009

Manchester

11am - 3pm
Benchill Children\'s Centre
Brookfield Gardens Site
Benchill, M22 8ZZ
*Please note this event is not at the main children\'s centre, but the BROOKFIELD GARDENS site.

FREE family fundays!
brought to you by the Sure Start Roadshow as part of Manchester Parents' Week

Are you planning a family or do you have a child aged 0 to 5-years-old?
If so then come and join us for a fantastic, fun and FREE day out!

There's plenty going on, including:
Children's entertainers
Giant games
Sure Start activities for children up to 5 years old
Meet the Sure Start bear
Lots of information for parents
FREE light lunch and refreshments and much more!

Every child who attends is entitled to receive a FREE T-shirt! (While stocks last)
Just come to the free T-shirt stand at your chosen event.

For further information contact Manchester Family Information Service on 0800 083 7921.

Internet Safety for Parents - Launch event

Newcastle

The Hadrian Project

9am
Newcastle University

The Hadrian Project based at the School of Computing Sciences at Newcastle University together with Microsoft and the Northern Grid for Learning have developed an accredited training course for, children, teachers, social workers and parents to raise awareness about the virtues of the Internet and the dangers of unsupervised use.

At the same time parents will be able to learn how to apply family safety settings, security tips and advice on how to promote greater Internet safety.

The training will be offered to all schools, City Learning Centres, companies and organisations across the U.K. from the 19th October 2009.

Regional training providers now exist throughout the U.K. and are in the process of being ready for delivery following the launch of the programme.

The training programme will be launched at an event held at Newcastle University on Monday 19th October 2009 commencing at 9am.
This will be a workshop event highlighting the training content and key stakeholders including, heads of schools. Educational officers and the press will be invited. This will be followed by a parent's workshop held in the afternoon in the Durham area.

Head Teachers, Senior Managers and e Safety coordinators within the education sector can contact Mick Young, E Learning Officer mick.young@northerngrid.org.uk  for further details and invitations to the launch event.

Parent Pamper Day

North Huyton

North Huyton Children's Centres

9.30am - 11.30am
New Horizon's Children's Centre
Knowsley Lane
Huyton

A morning of treats for parents!

For more information call 0151 443 5301

Northern Ireland events for Parents' Week

Northern Ireland

Parents' Advice Centre

Parents' Advice Centre Northern Ireland coordinate Parents' Week across the Province and all events are listed on their website

Parents' Week in Nottinghamshire

Nottinghamshire

Nottinghamshire County Council

Nottinghamshire County Council have a website page listing over 30 Parents' Week activities taking place in Ashfield, Bassetlaw, Broxtowe, Gedling, Mansfield, Newark & Sherwood and Rushcliffe.

You can find out what's going on during Parents' Week in Nottinghamshire here

Castleton Pamper & Play Day

Rochdale

Castleton Children\'s Centre

11.00am – 3.00pm
Castleton Children\'s Centre
Melville Street
Rochdale
OL11 1JT

Help us to celebrate National Parents Week. Join us for lunch and come and be pampered.

Free - for more info ring 01706 516310

Family Fun Photo Competition

Sheffield

Sheffield Information Link

All Week

Sheffield Information Link is your Families Information Service, and our job is to support families of all shapes and sizes by giving them the useful, local information they need. So, to coincide with National Parents' Week (19-25 October), we want to see how your family looks. This year's Parents' Week celebrates 'The Changing Face of Families', so we're running a Family Fun Photo Competition! This is your chance to show Sheffield your fabulous family, and be in with a chance of winning a great prize!

We are also looking for someone to spread the word about their fantastic family even wider, on BBC Radio Sheffield!

We'll be on BBC Radio Sheffield one morning next week to talk about the competition. If you want to enter the competition, and fancy making your family's day by telling the city why they're so important over the airwaves, please contact Rosie as soon as possible on 0114 2494940 or r.taylor@sheffinfolink.org.uk .

There are over £1000 worth of prizes to be won. These include:

3 family photo shoots from Venture Photography
2 half day photography skills training sessions from Serendipidy Photography
3 brand new digital cameras

All photos entered will be put on display in Sheffield Information Link's shop at 11 Leopold Street, and winning photos will be published in the Sheffield Star.

There are 3 categories you can enter. These are:
"Why I love my family"

"My family at play"

"My funny family"

Whichever you choose to enter, your photo should show why your family is worth celebrating!

How to enter:
To enter the competition, please submit your photo along with:

- your name

- your address

- your contact telephone number

- the age of the photographer if aged under 14

- which category you wish to enter

- 30 words or less telling us who's in your family photo and what the photo shows.

Photos can be submitted by email to photos@sheffinfolink.org.uk  or by post to Family Fun Photo Competition, 9-11 Leopold Street, Sheffield S1 2GY.

The closing date is midnight on 1 November 2009.

Stay and Play

Skipton

North Craven Children's Centres

2pm - 3pm

North Craven Children's Centre
Kendal Road
Hellifield
Skipton
North Yorkshire
BD23 4HA

All our Stay and Play sessions during Parents' Week will involve activities for capturing family memories:

• memory boxes
• scrap-booking
• family trees and more

For more information call 0845 034 9408

Parents' Week in Staffordshire

Staffordshire

Staffordshire County Council

Staffordshire County Council have a website page for their Parents' Week activities. You can find out what's going on during Parents' Week in Staffordshire here

Meet the Family and Parenting Team and Sunderland Carers\' Centre Staff

Sunderland

Sunderland Family and Parenting Team

9am – 4pm
The Bridges Shopping Centre (outside HMV)

To find out more, call 0191 443 2908

Enterprise Day

Sunderland

Pallion Action Group

9.30am – 3.30pm
Pallion Action Group

To find out more, call 0191 514 2011

Switched on Families

Sunderland

Sunderland North Family Zone

9.30am – 4pm
Sunderland North Family Zone

To find out more, call 0191 549 5037

Introduction to the Internet

Sunderland

Chance Community Centre

12 - 3pm
Chance Community Centre, Hendon

To find out more, call 0191 567 0978

E Safety

Sunderland

Hetton School

4pm - 5.30pm
Hetton School

To find out more, call 0191 553 6756

Time for Me

Sunderland

Red House Academy

Red House Academy

To find out more, call 0191 561 5511

Yoga For All, Hand massage, Traditional Crafts

Sunderland

Redby Primary School

Redby Primary School

To find out more, call 0191 553 5475

Baby Bounce and Rhyme

Tamworth

Wilnecote Library

9:30am - 10.00am
Wilnecote High School
Tinkers Green Road
Wilnecote
Tamworth
B77 5LF

Parents will be singing and reciting old and new songs and rhymes with 0-3 year olds bounced on knees and doing actions.

BBR

Tamworth

Wilnecote Library

9:30am - 10.00am
Wilnecote High School
Tinkers Green Road
Wilnecote
Tamworth
B77 5LF

Exploring language and rhyme with children

Coffee Morning for Parents

Tamworth

Amington Children\'s Centre

10.00am - 11.30am
Amington Children\'s Centre
Quince
Tamworth
B77

Come along and find out about your local Parent Forum 'Parents on Board' and become involved and have your voice heard.

Fostering and Adoption Recruitment Bus \'Reggie\'

Uttoxeter

Family and Placement Service

9.30am - 3.00pm
Total Fitness, Uttoxeter

Promoting Fostering and Adoption.

Informal Awards Evening

Uttoxeter

Uttoxeter C&LP

7.30pm
Pentecostal Church Youth Club

An informal awards evening for the youth and their parents to celebrate their achievements (voted by their peers). Parents coming from all 3 middle schools and High School.

Drop-in sessions for Parents of Children with Special Educational Needs

York

City of York Council

York Central Library
Museum Street
York
YO1 7DS

We are holding some Drop-In sessions for parents on 19th, 20th, 21st October at York Central Library. The sessions are aimed at parents of children with Special Educational Needs.

Contact:
Gill Milner
Parent Partnership Officer
Tel: 01904 554562

Family Curry and Quiz Night

Andover

Knights Denham Infant School

6.30pm - 8.30pm
Knights Denham Infant School
Andover
Hants

Come along for a curry and a quiz for the whole family and enjoy some Bollywood dancing.

Contact Michelle Palling to book on 07876 484868 or via Knights Denham Infant School.

Parents Together 2009

Arbroath

ENABLE Scotland, Capability Scotland, Parent to Parent and Angus Carers' Centre

Angus College
Keptie Road
Arbroath
Scotland
DD11 3EA
9.30am – 3.00pm

ENABLE Scotland, Capability Scotland, Parent to Parent and Angus Carers' Centre are organising an event on Tuesday 20th October 2009 which promises to be relaxing, informative and an opportunity for you to meet other parents and carers who have children/young people with a disability.

Throughout the day, workshops will be running on community connections for carers and young people; short breaks; transition to adulthood and employment; and your rights under the Additional Support for Learning Act.

Beauty therapists will be offering 'taster' massage and beauty sessions to give you a chance to relax and unwind. A range of local and national organisations will have stands with disability related information. Free childcare can be provided if you need it and there will be a lunch provided at no cost. You can choose to attend for all or just part of the day.

For more information or to book a place on this free event, contact Linda Noble (ENABLE Scotland) on 07894 567 494 or email linda.noble@enable.org.uk 

Baby Bounce and Rhyme

Burton

Children\'s Library, Burton

10.15am - 10.45am
Children\'s Library
Burton

Parents will be singing and reciting old and new songs and rhymes with 0-3 year olds bounced on knees and doing actions.

Baby Bounce and Rhyme

Burton

Burton Library

10.15am - 10.45am
Burton Library

Parents will be singing and reciting old and new songs and rhymes with 0-3 year olds bounced on knees and doing actions.

Stay and Play

Leeds

Kentmere Children's Centre

9.30am - 11.00am
Kentmere Children's Centre
Kentmere Avenue
Seacroft
Leeds
L14 1BN

Stay and Play

Contact:
Patricia Kalischer
Family Outreach Worker

01132 144126
07891 275848
Patricia.Kalischer@leeds.gov.uk

Busy Bees

Leeds

Kentmere Children\'s Centre

12.30pm - 2.30pm
Kentmere Children\'s Centre
Kentmere Avenue
Seacroft
Leeds
L14 1BN

Busy Bees: Come and play with your children. Messy activities, songs and games.

Contact:
Patricia Kalischer
Family Outreach Worker

01132 144126
07891 275848
Patricia.Kalischer@leeds.gov.uk

Celebrate with EPMN!

Liverpool

Liverpool Every Parent Matters Network

10.30am - 2.30pm
Kuumba Imani Centre
Liverpool

Drop in for parents and practitioners:

Presentations
Arts & crafts
Parent organisation stalls
Free lunch and refreshments.
No need to book - drop in any time.

Stay and Play

Settle

North Craven Children\'s Centres

1.45pm - 3.15pm

St John\'s Hall
Settle
North Yorkshire

All our Stay and Play sessions during Parents' Week will involve activities for capturing family memories:

• memory boxes
• scrap-booking
• family trees and more

For more information call 0845 034 9408

Mask Making

Sunderland

Academy 360

8.30am - 12.30pm
Academy 360,
Pennywell Neighbourhood Centre

To find out more, call 0191 561 6832

Arts & Crafts

Sunderland

St Anne\'s RC Primary

9am – 12noon
1pm – 3pm
St Anne\'s RC Primary

To find out more, call 0191 553 6860

What Parents Face

Sunderland

Young Asian Voices

9am – 12noon
Young Asian Voices
Hudson Road School

To find out more, call 0191 553 7717

Makaton

Sunderland

Playmates

9am – 12.30pm
Playmates
Sunderland North Family Zone

To find out more, call 0191 549 5037

Independent Living Skills

Sunderland

Chance Community Centre

12.30pm - 5.30pm
Chance Community Centre
Hendon

To find out more, call 0191 525 5264

Young Parents Lunch

Sunderland

Rainbow Family Centre

1pm - 3pm
Rainbow Family Centre

To find out more, call 0191 219 3996

Parent Voice Launch Event

Sunderland

Venerable Bede School

6.30pm - 8pm
Venerable Bede School

To find out more, call 0191 523 9745 Ext 1110

Card Making, Jewellery Making

Sunderland

Southwick Health and Community Forum

9am - 12noon
Southwick Health and Community Forum

To find out more, call 0191 548 5844

Tai Chi and De-stress Massage

Sunderland

Hetton School

7pm - 9pm
Hetton School

To find out more, call 0191 553 6756

Tamworth Market Stall

Tamworth

Staffordshire County Council, Sure Start Children\'s Centre, Project Turnaround Plus Others

10.00am - 2.00pm
Tamworth Town Centre

Come along and find out about activities and services in Tamworth.

Tiddlywinks Story Party

Tamworth

Lansdown Infant School

9 - 11am
Family Room
Lansdown Infant School
Goodman Street
Burton-upon-Trent
Staffordshire
DE4 2RE

Parents and pre-nursery children

Ceramic Painting

Tonbridge

Paddock Wood Primary School

9am - 10.30am
Paddock Wood Primary School
Old Kent Road
Tonbridge

Will take place in the Community Room during coffee morning (limited numbers)

For more information contact Kirstie via the school office 01892 833654

Family Activity Bus \'FAB\'

Uttoxeter

Homestart, Local PCSO Health, Staffs Youth Service, Uttoxeter Mind

12 - 4pm
Tesco Car Park
Uttoxeter

Parents can meet people from the local area.

Drop-in sessions for Parents of Children with Special Educational Needs

York

City of York Council

York Central Library
Museum Street
York
YO1 7DS

We are holding some Drop-In sessions for parents on 19th, 20th, 21st October at York Central Library. The sessions are aimed at parents of children with Special Educational Needs.

Contact:
Gill Milner
Parent Partnership Officer
Tel: 01904 554562

Safety in Families

Blyth

Parenting Initiatives

9am - 3pm
103 Wright Street
Blyth
Northumberland
NE24 1HG

Workshops for parents which will be all around safety; internet safety (CEOP training), drug awareness and personal safety.

We will also be providing safety activities for preschool children in the creche.

For more information contact Angie Turnbull on 01670 798824

Coffee and Craft Morning

Halliwell

Oxford Grove Children\'s Centre

Oxford Grove Children\'s Centre
Oxford Grove
Off Shepherd Cross Street
Halliwell
BL1 3BH

We are inviting local parents to com e and join us for a cup of coffee or tea and a chance to make something with their child.

Parents\' Week Information and Advice Event

Hull

Hull City Council Family Information Service

10am – 3pm
5 Goodhart Road
Bransholme
Hull
HU7 4EE

The Hull City Council Family Information Service are holding an information giving event, providing parents and carers with information and advice on:

Finding the right childcare
Childcare costs
Parenting courses available across the city
Local Children's Centre services available

Contact: Family Information Service
Tel: 01482 318318
Email: fis@hullcc.gov.uk
Web: www.hullcc.gov.uk/fis

Stay and Play

Leeds

Kentmere Children\'s Centre

9.30am - 11.00am
AND
1.30pm - 3.00pm

Kentmere Children\'s Centre
Kentmere Avenue
Seacroft
Leeds
L14 1BN

Stay and Play

Contact:
Patricia Kalischer
Family Outreach Worker

01132 144126
07891 275848
Patricia.Kalischer@leeds.gov.uk

Bumps and babes

Leeds

Kentmere Children\'s Centre

1.00pm - 3.00pm
Kentmere Children\'s Centre
Kentmere Avenue
Seacroft
Leeds
L14 1BN

A group for expectant parents and babies of up to 1 year

Contact:
Patricia Kalischer
Family Outreach Worker

01132 144126
07891 275848
Patricia.Kalischer@leeds.gov.uk

House of Commons Reception

London

Family and Parenting Institute

House of Commons,
Wesminster

This event by invitation only is to celebrate the tenth Parents' Week.

Kirsty Young will be speaking as well as Dr Katherine Rake, Chief Executive of the Family and Parenting Institute.

For further information, email our press department  or call 020 7424 3477.

Stay and play afternoon with music and arts workshops

London

The Thomas Coram Foundation for Children

Coram
49 Mecklenburgh Square
London
WC1N 2QA

To celebrate National Parents Week, the Parent Services team at Coram will be running a special stay and play afternoon with dedicated music and arts workshops for parents/carers and their children aged 0-4.

For more information and to book your place on a music session contact us on 020 7520 0311.

Contact:
Julia Gallop

Sure Start Roadshow 2009

Manchester

11am - 3pm

Harpurhey Sure Start Children's Centre
North City Family and Fitness Centre
Upper Conran Street
Harpurhey, M9 4DA

FREE family fundays!
brought to you by the Sure Start Roadshow as part of Manchester Parents' Week

Are you planning a family or do you have a child aged 0 to 5-years-old?
If so then come and join us for a fantastic, fun and FREE day out!

There's plenty going on, including:
Children's entertainers
Giant games
Sure Start activities for children up to 5 years old
Meet the Sure Start bear
Lots of information for parents
FREE light lunch and refreshments and much more!

Every child who attends is entitled to receive a FREE T-shirt! (While stocks last)
Just come to the free T-shirt stand at your chosen event.

For further information contact Manchester Family Information Service on 0800 083 7921.

Stress Busting Workshop

North Huyton

North Huyton Children's Centres

9.30am - 11.30am
Hilltop Children's Centre
Bedford Close
Huyton

Come along and learn some stress busting techniques

For more information call 0151 443 5301

Parents' Week Event

Plymouth

Tamarside Community College

9:30am
Tamarside Community College
Trevithick Road
St Budeaux
Plymouth
Devon
PL5 2AF

Everyone is welcome to Tamarside Community College's Parents' Week Event

Come and join us for the following activities:
- Nail art
- Massage
- Crafts
- Cake decorating
- Tai Chi
...and more!

Contact:
Cheryl Mann
PSA Tamarside Community College
MannC@tamarside.co.uk
01752 213976

Tea and Coffee Session

Stockbridge

Test Valley Schools Cluster

Stockbridge Primary School
Stockbridge
Hants

An informal tea and coffee session open to all parents within the Test Valley Schools Cluster but places are limited to 50. Contact your school to book a place.

There will be a quiz, a performance by the choir and presenations of prizes.

Arts & Craft

Sunderland

Pennywell Early Years Centre

9am – 12noon
1pm – 4pm
Pennywell Early Years Centre

To find out more, call 0191 553 6820

Arts & Crafts and Working with Clay

Sunderland

South Hylton Primary

9am – 12noon
1pm – 4pm
South Hylton Primary

To find out more, call 0191 553 6853

Ceramics Class

Sunderland

Highfield Children\'s Centre

9am – 12noon
1pm – 4pm
Highfield Children\'s Centre

To find out more, call 0191 561 2050

Stepping into IT

Sunderland

Wearmouth Community Development Trust

9.15am – 12.15pm
1pm – 4pm
Wearmouth Community Development Trust

To find out more, call 0191 548 8884

Indian Head Massage

Sunderland

Ryhope Infants

9.30am - 11.30am
Ryhope Infants

To find out more, call 0191 553 6238

Nurturing – Is it for you?

Sunderland

Sunningdale School

9.30am - 2.30pm
Sunningdale School

To find out more, call 0191 553 5880

Introduction to Makaton

Sunderland

Rickaby Rascals

1pm - 4pm
Rickaby Rascals
Rickaby Street

To find out more, call 0191 567 0978

Gym Taster Session

Sunderland

Academy 360

4.30pm - 7pm
Academy 360
Pennywell Neighbourhood Centre

To find out more, call 0191 561 6832

Baby Bounce and Rhyme

Tamworth

Tamworth Library

11 - 11.30am
Tamworth Library

Parents will be singing and reciting old and new songs and rhymes with 0-3 year olds bounced on knees and doing actions.

Debutots

Tamworth

Tamworth Library

1 - 1.40pm
Tamworth Library

Interacting with children and encouraging children to interact with storyteller and participate in constructive play.

Information and Consultation Free Coffee Evening!

Tamworth

Tamworth Borough Council (consultation) and Staffordshire Family Information Service (Information and guidance for families 0-19 years)

6.30 - 8.30pm
Costa Coffee Shop
George Street
Tamworth

Parents and Carers will be invited to attend this drop in event, to access information about family issues; choosing childcare; work-life balance and much more; and to take part in consultation with the borough council!

A free prize draw will be drawn at the end of the evening.

My Family scrapbooking

Tonbridge

Paddock Wood Primary School

1pm - 3pm
Paddock Wood Primary School
Old Kent Road
Tonbridge

Will take place in the Community Room - Please bring a selection of family photos

For more information contact Kirstie via the school office 01892 833654

Drop-in sessions for Parents of Children with Special Educational Needs

York

City of York Council

York Central Library
Museum Street
York
YO1 7DS

We are holding some Drop-In sessions for parents on 19th, 20th, 21st October at York Central Library. The sessions are aimed at parents of children with Special Educational Needs.

Contact:
Gill Milner
Parent Partnership Officer
Tel: 01904 554562

Family Curry and Quiz Night

Andover

Winton Secondary School

6.30pm - 8.30pm
Winton Secondary School
Andover
Hants

Come along for a curry and a quiz for the whole family and enjoy some Bollywood dancing.

Contact Zara Colwell to book on 07903 500229 or via Winton School.

Stay and Play

Bentham

North Craven Children's Centres

9am - 11am
High Bentham Primary School Hall
Main Street
Bentham
LA2 7JU

All our Stay and Play sessions during Parents' Week will involve activities for capturing family memories:

• memory boxes
• scrap-booking
• family trees and more

For more information call 0845 034 9408

Family Information drop in

Blythe Bridge

Staffordshire Family Information Service & Blythe Bridge Community & Learning partnership

2.00pm -5.30pm.
Blythe Bridge library
Uttoxeter Road
Blythe Bridge
Stoke-on-Trent
ST11 9JR

A Family Information drop-in event at Blythe Bridge library.

There will be a number of agencies displaying information about services and facilities on offer to families in the surrounding areas

Market Place Session

Fareham

Neville Lovett, Henry Curt and Crofton Clusters

1pm - 5pm
to be confirmed

Parent Support Advisers are holding market place sessions for parents whose children attend schools in the Neville Lovett, Henry Curt and Crofton Clusters.

Contact your school for more information.

Parents\' Week Information and Advice Event

Hull

Hull City Council Family Information Service

10am – 3pm
110 Ferensway
Town Centre
Hull
HU2 8TJ‎

The Hull City Council Family Information Service are holding an information giving event, providing parents and carers with information and advice on:

Finding the right childcare
Childcare costs
Parenting courses available across the city
Local Children's Centre services available

Contact: Family Information Service
Tel: 01482 318318
Email: fis@hullcc.gov.uk
Web: www.hullcc.gov.uk/fis

Open Forum

Islington

Islington Council

10am - 4pm
London Voluntary Resource Centre
Holloway Road
Islington

Launch of DVD about the involvement of parents in Islington.

The leader of Islington council and the lead member for children and young people will atend to answer parents' questions.
The Parenting Support Commissioner for Islington will be feeding back to parents about the Parenting Support Strategy.

For more information contact Steve Proctor on 020 7527 1837

Stay and Play

Leeds

Kentmere Children\'s Centre

9.30am - 11.00am
AND
1.30pm - 3.00pm

Kentmere Children\'s Centre
Kentmere Avenue
Seacroft
Leeds
L14 1BN

Stay and Play

Contact:
Patricia Kalischer
Family Outreach Worker

01132 144126
07891 275848
Patricia.Kalischer@leeds.gov.uk

Sure Start Roadshow 2009

Manchester

11am - 3pm

Burnage Sure Start Children\'s Centre,
Broadhill Road,
Burnage, M19 1AG

FREE family fundays!
brought to you by the Sure Start Roadshow as part of Manchester Parents' Week

Are you planning a family or do you have a child aged 0 to 5-years-old?
If so then come and join us for a fantastic, fun and FREE day out!

There's plenty going on, including:
Children's entertainers
Giant games
Sure Start activities for children up to 5 years old
Meet the Sure Start bear
Lots of information for parents
FREE light lunch and refreshments and much more!

Every child who attends is entitled to receive a FREE T-shirt! (While stocks last)
Just come to the free T-shirt stand at your chosen event.

For further information contact Manchester Family Information Service on 0800 083 7921.

Have your Say!

Stoke-on-Trent

Westfield Children Centre

11.00am-2.00pm
Westfield Children Centre
Buccleuch Road
Longton
Stoke-on-Trent
Staffs.
ST3 4RF

A consultation day in partnership with Voluntary Action Children & Families Team and Westfield Children Centre:

What do you like about Stoke-on-Trent?
What do you want to see more of in Stoke-on-Trent?
What do you want to change in Stoke-on-Trent?
What do you think of your children centre and what do you want to be involved in?

Activities on the day: face painting and cake baking.

Contact: Margaret Elks
Telephone: 01782 683080
Mobile: 07758 517848

E Safety

Sunderland

Hetton School

4pm - 5.30pm
Hetton School

To find out more, call 0191 553 6756

Makaton

Sunderland

Playmates

9am – 12.30pm
Playmates
Sunderland North Family Zone

To find out more, call 0191 549 5037

NEET BLITZ

Sunderland

Connexions

all week
all Connexions offices

To find out more, call 0191 490 1717

Pamper Sessions

Sunderland

Austin House

9.30am - 11.30am
Austin House
Southwick

To find out more, call 0191 566 2650

Beautify Me

Sunderland

Lewis Crescent Young Parents Project

2pm - 4pm
Lewis Crescent Young Parents Project

To find out more, call 0191 565 8282

Become better reading partners

Tonbridge

Paddock Wood Primary School

9am - 10am
Paddock Wood Primary School
Old Kent Road
Tonbridge

For more information contact Kirstie via the school office 01892 833654

Grand Opening of the Sunshine Suite

Barnet

Dollis Junior School

9am - 11am
Dollis Junior School
Barnet

Come and have a coffee and find out about the services Barnet can offer you as a parent or carer.
Representatives of Barnet College, Job Centre Plus, Barnet Childminding Network, FYI and Barnet Children's Centres will be available to answer your questions.

Supporting Parents – Services for adults and children working together to improve outcomes for children

Bradford

Barnardos

9.00am - 3.30pm
Midland Hotel,
Trevor Foster Way,
Bradford,
BD1 4HU

Conference titled "Supporting Parents – Services for adults and children working together to improve outcomes for children":

Keynote speakers – Martin Narey, Chief Executive of Barnardo's and Janet Kent, Regional Manager of NAPP

Activities – Voice of parents and carers sharing their experience of support services, workshops, market stalls and networking to gather information.

Contact: Parenting Centre on 01274 481183 or parentingcentre@barnardos.org.uk

Parents Information Morning

Connah's Quay

Flintshire County Council

10:00am - 13:00pm

The Civic Centre
Wepre Drive
Connah's Quay
Deeside
Clwyd
Wales
CH5

We are hosting in association with Parents' Week a 'Parents Information Morning', where parents, carers and professionals can come together and find out about a whole range of different services based on the theme of 'The Changing Face of Families'.

Services attending include: Sure Start, Flying Start, Chatterbox Playtimes, Community Parents, Barnardos, Save the Family, Daffodils, W.P.P.A, Homestart, National Childminding Association, Plus many more!

For more information, contact Sarah McCulloch at sarah_E_McCulloch@flintshire.gov.uk 

Family Quiz Night

Eastleigh

Crestwood College

Crestwood College for Business and Enterprise
Shakespeare Road
Eastleigh
Hampshire
SO50 4FZ

We are holding a Family Quiz Night to celebrate Parents' Week.

For more information contact Jan Marsh on 023 8064 5500

Stay and Play

Leeds

Kentmere Children\'s Centre

9.30am - 11.00am
AND
1.30pm - 3.00pm

Kentmere Children\'s Centre
Kentmere Avenue
Seacroft
Leeds
L14 1BN

Stay and Play

Contact:
Patricia Kalischer
Family Outreach Worker

01132 144126
07891 275848
Patricia.Kalischer@leeds.gov.uk

Sure Start Roadshow 2009

Manchester

11am - 3pm

Sacred Heart Sure Start Children\'s Centre
Glencastle Rd
Gorton, M18 7NE

FREE family fundays!
brought to you by the Sure Start Roadshow as part of Manchester Parents' Week

Are you planning a family or do you have a child aged 0 to 5-years-old?
If so then come and join us for a fantastic, fun and FREE day out!

There's plenty going on, including:
Children's entertainers
Giant games
Sure Start activities for children up to 5 years old
Meet the Sure Start bear
Lots of information for parents
FREE light lunch and refreshments and much more!

Every child who attends is entitled to receive a FREE T-shirt! (While stocks last)
Just come to the free T-shirt stand at your chosen event.

For further information contact Manchester Family Information Service on 0800 083 7921.

Information and Advice Event

Stafford

Staffordshire Parent Partnership Service

10 - 4pm
Market Square
Stafford
Staffs

Advice and information about the Staffordshire Parent Partnership Service, with refreshments and goodie bags too!

Come along and find out what we do.

EsSENtial Information Event

Stafford

Staffordshire Parent Partnership Service

10.00am - 4.00pm
Stafford Market Square

Calling all parents of children with special needs/disabilities:

To celebrate Parents' Week 2009, Staffordshire Parent Partnership Service has organised a special event in Stafford Market Square on Friday 23rd October.

Parent Partnership staff will be giving out light refreshments and information to all parents and carers of children with special educational needs.

We will be giving away balloons and promotional goods, all emblazoned with the contact number for the Parent Partnership Service Helpline. The SkillShare project, a National Lottery funded project which provides free training for parents and carers, will also be represented.

Come along and meet us.
Find out about how we can support parents and carers of children with special needs and disabilities.
Tell us what you training and information you would like SkillShare to offer.

Look out for the covered market stall and the County Council mobile unit in Stafford Market Square on Friday 23rd October.

Tai Chi and De-stress Massage

Sunderland

Hetton School

7pm - 9pm
Hetton School

To find out more, call 0191 553 6756

Market Place

Sunderland

St Anne\'s Cluster

12noon - 4pm
St Anne\'s Cluster

To find out more, call 0191 666 4315

Baby Bounce and Rhyme

Tamworth

Tamworth Library

11 - 11.30am
Tamworth Library

Parents will be singing and reciting old and new songs and rhymes with 0-3 year olds bounced on knees and doing actions.

Family Picnic and Celebration

Tonbridge

Paddock Wood Primary School

3.15pm - 4.30pm
Paddock Wood Primary School
Old Kent Road
Tonbridge

Bring your own picnic!

For more information contact Kirstie via the school office 01892 833654

Family Fun Day

Chalk Farm

Camden Council

1pm - 5pm
Haverstock School, Haverstock Hill, NW3 2BQ

A free fun day for all families in Camden:

• Bouncy Castle
• Beauty Bar
• Arsenal Football Training
• Sign up for Parent Council
• Rock Climbing and much more!

More information from Barbara Ludlow - 020 7974 7249

Family Fun Day

Crofton

Crofton Schools Cluster

10am - 3pm
Crofton,
Hampshire

A day for all families whose children attend a Crofton Cluster school - contact your school for more information

Dads Day Out

Leek

Leek Community Learning Partnership and Moorlands Rural Children\'s Centre

10am - 12noon
The Fulmar Centre
Springfield Road
Leek

There will be lots of fun activities, information and a chance to win exciting family vouchers and prozes including a day out for the whole family plus so much more!

For further information please contact Kym Cheeseman on 01538 483377

Saturday Dads and Grandads

Sunderland

Sunderland North Family Zone

9.30am - 3.30pm
Sunderland North Family Zone

To find out more, call 0191 549 5037

Family Involvement and Fun Day

Sunderland

Sunningdale School

10am - 2pm
Sunningdale School

To find out more, call 0191 553 5880

Family Fun Morning

Belfast

Shankill Sure Start

10.00am - 12.30pm
Shankill Leisure Centre
100 Shankill Rd
Belfast, County Antrim, BT13 2BD

Shankill Surestart, in conjunction with Belfast City Council, is hosting a Parents' Week event!

There will be information stands and refreshments for parents, with a bouncy castle, chicken run, face painting, badge making and healthy lunch for children.

Contact:
Dora Seaton
Senior Family Support Worker
Shankill Surestart

Parents\' Information Day

Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes Parenting Forum

Middleton Hall,
the centre:mk
(Opposite John Lewis)

Come along to find out about events & services for all Dads, Mums & Carers within Milton Keynes!

Providing information and support for Parents and Carers.
Activities for children.
Register for FREE workshops and courses for Parents and Carers.
Free Prize Draw.

Contact:
Carmen Kane
01908 258056
Carmen.Kane@milton-keynes.gov.uk

www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/childcare-and-preschool