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Special Offers for Parents' Week
Week Long Events For Parents' Week
Special Offers for Parents' Week
The Financial Services Authority has launched a special campaign this week, in partnership with the government, to help people manage their money better. This includes support with budgeting and practical tips to save money.
Follow the link to find out top money saving tips, try out some interactive online tools and order your copy of the FSA guide, 'Making your budget work for you'.
http://www.moneymadeclear.fsa.gov.uk/manage
The Parent's Guide to Money, with an e-learning resource for professionals, is available online at: www.parentsguidetomoney.fsa.gov.uk . It contains information about all the financial aspects of having a baby. It is handed to expectant parents by their midwife during pregnancy and used by a range of family support services. Midwives across England are giving out the Guide and it will be available across the UK by the end of the year.
Mum's the Word - free NCT DVD shares the secrets of motherhood
The National Childbirth Trust is giving away a free 'Mums the Word' DVD during Parents' Week. Designed to help new mums adjust to life with a baby, the film offers a realistic portrayal of what it's like to become a mum and offers help and support to cope confidently with the changes that a new baby brings.
The DVD follows the true-life story of one woman, her midwives, health visitor and family as they support her through her baby's birth and beyond into motherhood. The DVD is designed to help new mums make the change to life as a new parent and reassure them that they are not alone in the challenges they face ahead. Topics include breastfeeding, sleeping and relationship changes with partners.
Copies of the DVD are available by calling NCT on 0300 330 0770 or online at www.nct.org.uk
If parents have any specific enquiries during Parents' Week they can call the NCT's Pregnancy & Birth Line on 0300 330 0772 (Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm), or the Breastfeeding Line 0300 330 0771 (8am – 10pm) or NCT Enquiries on 0300 330 0770.
The Children's Project have overstocks of two of their publications and want to offer them to Parents' Week supporters at a special rate:
Hannah Goes to
www.socialbaby.com/shop/product.asp?CAT_ID=99&P_ID=414
And Hannah is a Big Baby Now
www.socialbaby.com/shop/product.aspstrParents=68&CAT_ID=99&P_ID=408
Quantities per title vary from 950 to over 3000 (Big Baby). They have excess books and would like to offer them without charge other than carriage.
The books are available on a first come first serve basis and by the carton. There are 60 books in a carton and they cannot split cartons.
Indication of delivery in the UK is as follows...
1 carton (20kg): 48hr £10.50, 3-5days £8.00
1 carton of each title (6 cartons, 120kg) 48hr £42.00, 3-5 day £34.00
Cost to NI, Highlands and Islands would be...
1 ctn (20kg), 48hr £28.50, 3-5day £12.25
If one carton of each title, 6 ctn (120kg), 48hr £85.20, 3-5 day £63.50
Ring for a quote for exact delivery charges. Or you can collect from their Richmond address. The Children's Project Ltd, PO Box 2, Richmond, TW10 7FL, UK, Tel: 08450 94 54 94
Leeds Animation Workshop have released a new DVD designed to help teenagers who think they might be gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender. Out To The Family is available from Leeds Animation Workshop at the address below for £40, including VAT, p&p and a free booklet. (50% discount for Leeds organisations.) Also for hire from £10 inclusive.
Leeds Animation Workshop, 45 Bayswater Row, Leeds, LS8 5LF
Tel/fax: 0113 248 4997
www.leedsanimation.org.uk
Childnet Offers
KIA FOR PARENTS
With the support from BECTA and the DCSF a further half a million copies of Childnet's KNOW IT ALL FOR PARENTS' CD Rom have been duplicated and are ready for schools to order free of charge from today. See news announcement at www.childnet.com/news/articles/091008.html
The new version includes updated sections on Cyberbullying, Social Networking and a short overview on 'Where to Report'. As with the earlier version, all the content is presented in video format for parents with links to wider resources and pdf leaflets which parents and teachers can download from the disc. We have also added Welsh to the translations of the overview section (now in 10 languages) The SMART content aimed at primary school aged children is also now in British Sign Language.
All this content has also been updated on the Childnet.com website see www.childnet.com/kia/parents/cd/ If you have any questions about ordering please email the Childnet team at info@childnet.com 
CYBERBULLYING FILM AND RESOURCES
Over 30,000 copies of the Childnet cyberbullying film 'Let's Fight it Together' have been ordered from the DCSF order line but there are approximately 3,000 left. Again these are free to order for schools and we continue to get great feedback on the effectiveness of this resource. Over 85,000 users have viewed the film online and we have now included subtitles on the online version at www.digizen.org/cyberbullying/fullFilm.aspx. The film is being used around the world and will be rolled out across schools in Australia and New Zealand later in the year.
UPDATED MUSIC ADVICE AND SOCIAL NETWORKING LEAFLETS
Working again with the world-wide music industry we've update the advice to parents and teachers on helping students stay on the right side of the online music issues. Online and mobile music services are changing almost every week and it is really important that we support parents to help students in understanding the copyright and privacy issues in using P2P and other online music services. See www.childnet.com/music/advice_p.html for the online version of this leaflet. We've also updated and re-printed our advice for Parents on Social networking services. See www.childnet-int.org/blogsafety/index.html You can order both these leaflets and the full range of Childnet resources at www.childnet.com/order/default.aspx.
Week Long Events for Parents' Week
Who: CSV (Community Service Volunteers)
Where: Nationwide events
What: Make a Difference Day
When: various times
Coinciding with Parents' Week this year is CSV Make a Difference Day, the largest single day of volunteering in the UK. Families across the country will be taking part in volunteering activities on and around October 25th. Volunteering is a fantastic and fun way to spend time together as family - to find out more, or to register an activity and receive free resources, visit
www.csv.org.uk/difference
Parents' Week in Northern Ireland - With over 180 events in the region, the Parents' Advice Centre are celebrating their most successful Parents' Week to date:
www.parentsadvicecentre.org/projects/parentingforum/parentsweek.asp
Parents' Week in 
Kent - a combination of workshops, drop-ins and consultations for parents across the county
Parents' Week in North Lincolnshire - 22 events for parents ranging from events in schools to pampering sessions
Parents' Week in 
Ealing - a one day forum for parents of 11 - 16 year olds. Free to all parnts living in Ealing
Parents' Week in Darlington - the Mayor of Darlington will be launching their programme of 26 events throughout the city
Parents' Week in Canterbury - The Big Listen is running all week, giving parents in Canterbury a chance to have a say about services for under 5s in their area
Parents' Week in York - 10 events in the city including a Family Showcase with a range of workshops
Parents' Week in Nottinghamshire - across the county, 7 free Family Fun Days are being held to celebrate the Week
Parents' Week in Warwickshire - 16 events across the county, including awards to parents, competitions and a 'Fairy Tale adventure' fun day
Parents' Week in Blackpool - Parenting Roadshows with advice and support for parents on a range of subjects and more
Parents' Week in Rochdale: www.rochdale.gov.uk
Monmouthshire Local Health Board have organised a Parents' Week bus tour. For more information about where the bus will be visiting, go to:
www.wales.nhs.uk/sites3/events.cfm?orgid=282&id=2278
Parents' Week in East Sussex: Support services in the spotlight -
www.eastsussex.gov.uk/yourcouncil/pressoffice/pressreleases/2008/10/21601.htm
Shropshire Children's Trust launch Triple P parenting programme across the county
To celebrate the Week, the Bottisham, Burwell and Soham Extended Schools Cluster of 18 schools is launching a new parentinginformation and support website: www.bbsparents.net
Who: 'Care for the Family' is a national charity which aims to help strengthen family lives and help those who are hurting because of family breakdown.
Where: Isle of Man's Manx Radio
What: The charity will be presenting five 'Thoughts for the Day'
When: All week
Care for the Family's Isle of Man National Representative is Carolyn Shipstone, tel: 07624 491043, email: Carolyn.Shipstone@cff.org.uk www.careforthefamily.org.uk
Who: Dukinfield Children's Centre
Where: Dukinfield Children's Centre, Dukinfield
What: Cup of Coffeee Survey
When: all week
Contact Karen Crowther on 0161 351 9032
Who: Hull Family Information Service
Where: Hull City Centre, Queen Victoria Square for the week.
What: Information Days
When: Monday 20 October - Friday 25 October 2008 - 10-4pm.
A mobile unit will be loaded up with display, free give aways, information and a range of agencies offering support to parents and carers. Family Information Service are coordinating this event and FIS staff will be available at each session along with other agencies who have been invited to participate and also display information about their projects.FIS will be doing a short questionnaire regarding their service asking if they have heard of FIS, have they used FIS and if they need any support.Up to now the agencies confirmed are:
Home Start,Teenage Pregnancy Support Service, Inclusion Team , Early Years Hull City Council, Doula Project, Marfleet Childrens Centre, Marvell House Childrens Centre, Acorns & Longhill, Childrens Centre, 2 Year funding Coordinator Hull City Council, Parenting Officer Hull City Council, ParentLine Plus.
Who: Spa Spiders Children's Centre
Where: The Web, Spa Pool Road, Askern, Doncaster
What: Tell us what you think about services at your Children's Centre
When: All week 9.30am – 4.30pm
Drop in, tell us what you think of services for under 5s and pick up your free 'tea break' goodie bag. For more information, call Susanne Campbell on 01302 707926.
Who: Devon Council
Where: Libraries through Devon.
What: The Parenting Matters Strategy.
When: Throughout parents' week.
In Devon, we are distributing a new bookmark for parents.
We are aiming to alert parents to the Parenting Matters in Devon strategy, the Childrens' Service Directory (CSD) and Devon Library service , all of which are outlined on the bookmark.
During the Parents' Week, we will include a bookmark in an agreed number of books borrowed from a selection of libraries throughout the county. In some locations there will be help on hand to show parents how to access, online, the vast range of information contained in the CSD, which is updated regularly as part of the implementation of the strategy. We are hoping that the number of hits to the CSD website will increse during October and November as a result of this promotion.
This is a joint venture with time committment from a range of individuals and services.
Who: Spurgeons Axis, Stoke on Trent
Where: Throughout Stoke
What: Parenting questionnaire
When: All week
For those parents that want to participate, a home visit is arranged, to seek the views and experiences of parents about how their child has benefited from having a mentor. Contact Val Robinson - 01782 234301.
Week before Parents' Week
Monday 13 October
Who: The Dorking Partnership
Where: Dorking Children's Centre
What: Drop in information session
When: 10am – 1pm
For more information, contact: Alison Owen on 01306 882397
Tuesday 14 October
Who: Phoenix High School
Where: Phoenix High School, Shepherds Bush
What: Family Salsa Dancing
When: 3.30pm – 5pm
Wednesday 15 October
Who: Children Families and Engagement Services
Where: The North Stafford Hotel
What: Parenting Conference – 'What's in it for me?'
When: Daytime of Wednesday 15th October
We are holding a Parent Conference on Wednesday 15th October to capture parent views on the Children and Young People's plan in Stoke on Trent but also to ask parents their views and wishes for the future plan that is being written in 2009. The event is also a celebration of how far parenting has come in Stoke on Trent; it is fantastic that parent views are being heard before the new plan is written.
Friday 17 October
Who: Phoenix High School
Where: Phoenix High School, Shepherds Bush
What: Family Carnival Mask Making
When: 3.30pm – 5pm
Saturday 18 October
Who: Rossendale Supporting Parents and Families Forum
Where: Fearns Community Sports College, Stackstead
What: Super Signpost Saturday
When: 11am -3pm.
Who: Haverstock School
Where: Haverstock School, Haverstock Hill NW3 2BQ
What: Family Fun Day
When: 1.00-5.00pm
- Bouncy Castles * Tea Dance* Smoothie Bike * Arsenal Football training* Rock Climbing * Under 5's area* Craft Activities * Music * Health* Information Stalls* Cycle safety training – bring your bike!
Who: Camden CSF
Where: Haverstock School, Haverstock Hill NW3 2BQ
What: Information Stall
When: 1.00-5.00pm
Along side providing information about art therapy with children and families, aimed at parents and professionals, I will also be running Camden CSF's poster competition for children and young people to enter, entitled 'My Family'.
The winning entries will be used in a 2009 calendar and the winner will receive prizes
Who: Phoenix High School
Where: Phoenix High School, Shepherds Bush
What: Dads and Lads DJ workshop
When: 10am -12
Who: Skipton Children's Centre
Where: Skipton Baptist Church Hall
What: Getting it right for dads – Fun with kit making and crafts
When: 2pm – 4.30pm
With information about safety in the home and free child car seat checks. For more info contact Brenda Busfield on 0845 034 9584.
Who: Aspergers East Anglia
Where: Youth and Community Centre, North Walsham
What: Children and Family Social Support Groups Open Day
When: 10am – 12pm
For more info, contact Michelle Fromage on 01603 598949
Who: Care for the Family is a national charity which aims to help strengthen family lives and help those who are hurting because of family breakdown.
Where: Strand Shopping Centre, Douglas, Isle of Man
What: display stand showing Care for the Family's resources, free material and outlining some of the courses they run to support parents.
When: All day
Care for the Family's Isle of Man National Representative is Carolyn Shipstone, tel: 07624 491043, email: Carolyn.Shipstone@cff.org.uk www.careforthefamily.org.uk
Monday 20 October
Who: Family and Parenting Institute
Where: London
What: Launch of FPI's new venture, Family Voice
When: 10.30am
Who: Care for the Family
Where: House of Lords, London
What: Launch of Quidz In – raising financially confident kids
When: Daytime
A new six-week parenting course for parents, and other carers, of children aged 8 and upwards, equipping them to help them learn effective money management. For more information, contact Paula Pridham on 029 2081 1733
Who: The Children's Project
Where: Online
What: Launch of new publication, 'Parenting for a Peaceful World'
When: From Monday onwards
Follow the link to find out more about this new publication and to order your copy: www.socialbaby.com/shop/product.asp?CAT_ID=113&P_ID=554
Who: Holy Trinity Primary School
Where: Holy Trinity Primary School, Weymouth
What: The School Dinner Experience
When: Lunchtime Monday – Friday of Parents'' Week
Special guest, Sharky the shark, and an opportunity for parents to have a hot school meal with their child. Prizes for a colouring competition, 'what's great about my family', will be presented and parents will be asked to give their views on how well the school supports them.
For more information, contact Ann-Marie Snell on 01305 783200.
Who: Care for the Family
Where: Almondvale Shopping Centre, Linlithgow
What: Display stand with information on support services for families in the area
When: 9am – 5pm every day of Parents' Week
For more information contact Patricia Fraser on 01506 846476
Who: IN-PACT
Where: Longhirst Hall, Morpeth
What: Parenting Conference
When: Daytime 20th October.
Who: Blossom Sure Start
Where: Peter Pan Adventure Land, Meadow Lane, Portadown
What: Day tip to Peter Pan Adventure Land, Meadow Lane, Portadown
When: Daytime 20th October.
Who: Rose Street School
Where: Rose Street School
What: 'Celebrating Us'
When: Daytime.
Parents' Week coincides with a 'Celebrating Us' week we are already holding in school.......as part of this week we have parents from some of the different cultures represented in school coming into school and cooking dishes from their countries of origin with our Community Chef. The children will be able to choose workshops to attend and they in turn will be supported by parents who have recently completed cookery courses of their own. This will be on 20/21/22 October in our Family Room.
Who: Nottingham County Council
Where: Mansfield Civic Centre
What: Free Family Fun Event.
When: 4.00 – 7.00pm
Who: Phoenix High School
Where: Phoenix High School, Shepherds Bush
What: Football with QPR
When: 3.30pm – 5pm
Who: Sandbrook Children's Centre
Where: Sandbrook Children's Centre
What: Pamper Day
When: 1pm – 3pm
Free hand or neck massage and a free crèche. For more info contact: Cat on 01706 653677
Who: Blythe Bridge Community and Learning Partnership and Staffordshire Parent Direct
Where: Blythe Bridge Library
What: Information Day for parents and networking opportunity for voluntary and statutory services
When: 2pm – 6.30pm
For more info, email Janice.hallam@staffordshire.gov.uk
Who: Wellington Children's Centre
Where: Rockwell Green Village Hall, Somerset
What: Drop-in Group for parents and pre-school age children
When: 1pm – 3pm
Contact Angie Joint (the Administrator at WCC) on 01823 653673 for more info
Who: Aspergers East Anglia
Where: The Globe, Tuesday Market Place, Kings Lynn
What: Showcase of Success and Services followed by a Listening Event
When: 12.30 – 2.30
For more info, contact Michelle Fromage on 01603 598949
Who: Folkestone Early Years Children's Centre
Where: Folkestone Early Years Children's Centre
What: Consultation with users on the name of the centre followed by coffee morning on 23rd
When: All week
Contact Nicola Gorman on 01303 212 720 for more information.
Who: Develop Your Child
Where: Starbucks, Sainsbury's, Maidstone
What: Family Coaching Cafè Sessions
When: 12pm – 2pm and 5pm – 6.30pm
Working parents will be able to explore how to take back control of the lives, manage work/life balance and reduce stress. Come and have a chat with parents who have been in the same situation as you in a comfortable, relaxed and positive atmosphere. Explore how they made simple changes which had dramatic effects on their lives.
Who: Carn Thomas Children's Centre
Where: St Mary's, Isle of Scilly
What: Picture Perfect - making photo frames as a family
When: 10am - 12noon
For more info, contact Meriel Williams on 01720 423680
Who: Central Lancashire PCT
Where: Civic Centre, Leyland
What: Parenting conference: Investing in parenting…can we afford not to?
When: 9.30am – 3.30pm
Tuesday 21 October
Who: People in Action
Where: Technorth Family Learning Centre, Leeds
What: Have your say – make a wish, a coffee morning for parents with learning disabilities and parents of children with learning disabilities
When: 11am – 3pm
An opportunity for parents with learning disabilities and parents of children with learning disabilities to find out more about family support services in Leeds, and for statutory and voluntary services to network and share information.
For more information, contact Emma Brown on 0113 247 0411
Who: Primrose Children's Centre
Where: Primrose Village, Jarrow
What A joint event at Primrose Village – free activities for parents, health advisors, face painting, refreshments
When: 10am -12pm
For more information, contact Jacqui Nesbitt on 0191 4249977
Who: Tower Hamlets Children's Services
Where:
What: All day parents pampering session
When: 10am – 3pm
Contact Shelly Rahman on 020 7364 0972 for more information
Who: Blossom SureStart
Where: SureStart, Park Road Portadown
What: Morning of Pampering and Relaxation
When: Daytime of the 21st
Who: Rose Street School
Where: Rose Street School
What: 'Celebrating Us'
When: Daytime.
Parents' Week coincides with a 'Celebrating Us' week we are already holding in school.......as part of this week we have parents from some of the different cultures represented in school coming into school and cooking dishes from their countries of origin with our Community Chef. The children will be able to choose workshops to attend and they in turn will be supported by parents who have recently completed cookery courses of their own. This will be on 20/21/22 October in our Family Room.
Who: Haydon Bridge Extended Services
Where: Western Tynedale Children's Centre
What: 'Chill and Chat' session
When: 6.30pm – 9.30pm
A parent/carers "Chill and Chat" session to include relaxation techniques.
Who: Alderman Leach School Home Support
Where: Alderman Leach Primary School in Darlington, County Durham
What: Coffee Morning for parents.
When: Morning of the 21st.
A coffee morning for the parents of Classes 5 and 6. The children have been invited to produce an illustrated piece of writing about why their parent/guardian is a super-hero. Their work will be on display for parents to enjoy and a small prize will be awarded to the winning entry. The morning will be introduced by Julie Bell, Parenting Strategy Coordinator for Darlington. Mel Douglas from the Children's Information Service has kindly agreed to give a short presentation about services currently available in the local area.
Who: Nottingham County Council
Where: Plumptre Hall, Eastwood.
What: Free Family Fun Event.
When: 3.30pm – 6.30pm
Who: Oxfordshire Extended Services
Where: Combe Primary School
What: Parenting Roadshow
When: 9am – 3pm
For more information, contact: Fiona Williams on 01993811431 x 228
Who: Sandbrook Children's Centre
Where: Sandbrook Children's Centre
What: Family Arts Photographic Day
When: 10am – 3pm
Who: EFT World - Emotional Health and Well Being Promotion
Where: South Buckinghamshire
What: Free Drop In 'Tap with Me' Workshops
All parents, family members, educators & health care workers are welcome.
Refreshments, information pack and freebies
When: 10.00am -1.00pm
Contact Christine Moran on 01494 766758 for more details,
or email contact@eftworking.co.uk or log onto www.eftworld.co.uk
All welcome.
Who: Wellington Children' Centre
Where: Wellington Children's Centre
What: Drop-in Group for parents and under 1's
When: 9.15am – 10.45am
Contact Angie Joint (the Administrator at WCC) on 01823 653673 for more info
Who: Wellington Children' Centre
Where: Rockwell Green Village Hall, Somerset
What: Drop-in Group for parents and over 1's
When: 11am – 12.30pm
Contact Angie Joint (the Administrator at WCC) on 01823 653673 for more info
Who: Bridgwater College Children's Centre
Where: Bridgwater College Children's Centre, Bridgwater, Somerset
What: Heuristic Play workshop for parents
When: 6pm – 7pm
For more info, contact Norma Frood on 01278 441270
Who: The West Sussex Family Resource Team
Where:St John's House, Horsham
What: Informal get together to celebrate being a parent/carer with 'big brother' diary room, graffiti wall, questionnaires, balloons and cake!
When: 6pm – 7.30pm
For more info, contact Jo Hollamby on 01403 320335
Who: Moorgate Children's Centre
What: Talk To Me Tuesday – event for parents and carers of children with special or additional needs
Where: St Anne's Parish Hall, Ormskirk
When: 9.30-2.30 for parents then until 4.30 for practitioners
Parents need to book for the day by calling Moorgate Children's Centre on 01695 573470.
Who: Carn Thomas Children's Centre
What: Lunch n Munch - make and eat lunch together
Where: St Mary's , Isle of Scilly
When: 11.45am - 2pm
For more information call Merial Williams on 01720 423680
Who: Armthorpe Village Children's Centre
Where: Armthorpe Village Children's Centre
What: Pamper session for parents and carers
When: 1pm – 3pm
Contact Alison Tomes on 01302 302090
Wednesday 22 October
Who: North Yorkshire Sure Start Centres
Where: Greatwood Primary School
What: Free, informal get-together for dads who are the main carers for their children
When: 10am -12 midday
For more information, contact Andrea Sedwick on 0845 034 9584
Who: Tower Hamlets Children's Services
Where:
What: Health and nutrition session for parents
When:
Contact Shelly Rahman on 020 7364 0972 for more information
Who: Heart of the Valleys Integrated Children's Centre
Where: High Street, Blaina, Blaenau Gwent
What: Launch of the parent and family support strategy for the borough of Blaenau Gwent
When: 10am – 4pm
Parents that have attended parenting programmes will be speaking about their experiences and there will be a day full of fun activities for children of all ages. For more information, contact Tania Hayward on 01495 354761.
Who: Rose Street School
Where: Rose Street School
What: Breakfast Drop In
When: 9.00am-10.30am
It is also Swale Parents' week and on Wed 22 October we are holding a special Breakfast Drop In with free bacon or sausage rolls and orange juice. We will be giving information about the Swale Parents' forum and asking parents to complete a short questionairre re how well they and thchildren are being served in our community. this too will be in our family room and will be from 9-10 30.
Who: Rose Street School
Where: Rose Street School
What: 'Celebrating Us'
When: Daytime.
Parents' Week coincides with a 'Celebrating Us' week we are already holding in school.......as part of this week we have parents from some of the different cultures represented in school coming into school and cooking dishes from their countries of origin with our Community Chef. The children will be able to choose workshops to attend and they in turn will be supported by parents who have recently completed cookery courses of their own. This will be on 20/21/22 October in our Family Room.
Who: Shankill SureStart
Where: Shankill Leisure Centre
What: Leisure Centre Day.
When: 10.30am-12.30pm.
In partnership with the Belfast Council Parks and Leisure Services and Shankill Surestart. A number of information stands for the parents, as well as a magician and bouncy castle for the children. The manager of the leisure centre has also kindly offered to distribute free family swim tickets on the day, and there will be tea and coffee provided for adults and a healthy lunch bag for the children.
Who: Nottingham County Council
Where: Richard Herrrod Leisure Centre, Carlton
What: Free Family Fun Event.
When: 4.00 – 7.00pm
Who: Oxfordshire Extended Services
Where: Stonesfield Primary School
What: Parenting Roadshow
When: 9am – 3pm
For more information, contact: Fiona Williams on 01993811431 x 228
Who: Better Parents
Where: Conifers Primary School, Weymouth
What: Coffee morning and introduction to parenting course
When: 9am – 10am
For more information, contact: Katy Phillips mob 07980 193 190 work: 01305 771289
Who: Phoenix High School
Where: Phoenix High School, Shepherds Bush
What: Football Commentating Workshop
When: 3.30pm – 5pm
Who: Sandbrook Children's Centre
Where: Sandbrook Children's Centre
What: Family Arts Photographic Day
When: 10am – 3pm
Who: Skipton Children's Centre
Where: Greatwood Primary School Family Room
What: Dads get-together
When: 10am – 12pm
Who: EFT World - Emotional Health and Well Being Promotion
Where: South Buckinghamshire
What: Free Drop In 'Tap with Me' Workshops
All parents, family members, educators & health care workers are welcome.
Refreshments, information pack and freebies
When: 3.30pm – 6pm
Contact Christine Moran on 01494 766758 for more details,
or email contact@eftworking.co.uk or log onto www.eftworld.co.uk
All welcome.
Who: Bridgwater College Children's Centre
Where: Bridgwater College Children's Centre, Bridgwater, Somerset
What: Bring your Mum and Dad to Nursery Day
When: 9am – 5pm
Parents can stay and play and enjoy refreshments. For more info, contact Norma Frood on 01278 441270
Who: The West Sussex Family Resource Team
Where: Cedar House, Worthing
What: Informal get together to celebrate being a parent/carer with 'big brother' diary room, graffiti wall, questionnaires, balloons and cake!
When: 6pm – 7.30pm
For more info, contact Jo Hollamby on 01403 320335
Who: Develop Your Child
Where: Starbucks, Sainsbury's, Maidstone
What: Family Coaching Cafè Sessions
When: 12pm – 2pm and 5pm – 6.30pm
Working parents will be able to explore how to take back control of the lives, manage work/life balance and reduce stress. Come and have a chat with parents who have been in the same situation as you in a comfortable, relaxed and positive atmosphere. Explore how they made simple changes which had dramatic effects on their lives.
Who: Family Caring
Where: Welland (between Upton-upon-Severn and Little Malvern)
What: Free taster session of parenting course, 'What Can a Parent Do?'
When: 10am and 7.30pm
For a reservation and directions to the Welland venue contact local Family Caring leader, Charlotte Carver on 01684 592179
Who: Carn Thomas Children's Centre
What: Come and Play - play and info session
Where: St Mary's , Isle of Scilly
When: 1.30pm - 3pm
For more information call Merial Williams on 01720 423680
Who: Spurgeons, Nuneaton
Where: Abbey Children's Centre
What: Learning Circle for parents
When: Daytime
We plan to support this with a crèche and are hoping to engage the local college to send beauty students to give hand massage and manicures.
Who: Sandbach Community Primary School
Where: Sandbach Community Primary School, Crewe Road, Sandbach
What: drop in taster session at one of our parents' workshops
When: daytime
Who: Bideford Bay Children's Centre
Where: Bideford Bay Children's Centre, Victoria Park, Bideford, Devon
What: Parent Forum meeting plus pamaper session
When: 10am – 12pm
Who: Reading Council
Where: Reading Town Hall
What: Parenting Conference
When: all day
The conference is for anyone in Reading whose job it is to work with and support parents from the public, voluntary and faith sector. Parents have also been invited who have experienced being part of, or attending our parenting courses.
Thursday 23 October
Who: Colin SureStart Old Warren
Where: SureStart Old Warren based in the Old Warren Estate in Lisburn Co.Antrim Northern Island.
What: Fun and information day for the parents and children in the community
When: 10am – 4pm
There is planned a fun and information day for the parents and children in the community at our local SureStart Centre on Thursday 23rd October there shall be an Artist attending, face painters, balloon modelers, the parents and children shall also have the opportunity to do cooking based around healthy eating we shall also be having a range of exotic fruits on offer for everyone to taste.
Who: Bassetlaw Children's Centres in North Nottinghamshire
Where: Local College
What: Celebration of Parent Forums Event.
When: All day of Thursday 23rd.
There will be a pamper treatment for parents provided by students at our local college we will have salsacise, creative family learning crafts and cake decorating - all of which can be enjoyed by both parents a children alike.
After lunch each parent forum will do a presentation of their involvement with their particular centre followed by speeches from workers who have once been forum members and are now employed by Children's Centres as Community Involvement Workers, Centre Co-ordinators and District Co-ordinators.
Who: IN-PACT
Where: County Hall, Morpeth
What: Northumberland Parent, Carer and Professional Forum.
When: Daytime of Thursday 23rd.
Who: Selston Arts and Community College
Where: Selston Arts and Community College
What: Parents Breakfast Drop in Event
When: 7.30am – 9.00am
Selston Arts & Community College is hosting a Parents Breakfast
- drop-in
- event on Thursday, 23 October from 7.30am – 9.00am for Year 7, 8 & 9 pupils & parents. There will be a
- market place
- of services also represented ie: Families Information Services, Connexions, Library Services to name a few set in a very relaxed atmosphere on the college's premises whilst also allowing the parents & pupils to visit the Leisure Centre & Youth Services which are located either side of the college. We are displaying a notice board to capture any thoughts/ideas from parents & pupils rather than request parents/pupils to complete a questionnaire!
Who: Tamworth Early Years Children's Centre
Where: Tamworth Early Years Children's Centre
What: Family Day
When: 9.30am - 12.30pm.
We will also be holding a Chat About Group session on this day where parents will have the opportunity to help create a questionnaire which will ask parents what they think of our services and how we can improve them
We will also:
- Be holding Parents evenings on the Tuesday and Wednesday 21st and 22nd for parents to discuss their children and give us any interesting information that we can include in their child's EYFS 'My Story'
- Have a display in our reception which will highlight Parents Week and that will offer a further opportunity for families to give us their ideas
Who: Nottingham County Council
Where: The Elms Hotel, Retford.
What: Free Family Fun Event.
When: 4 - 7pm
Who: Children in Wales
Where: Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells
What: Annual Parents' Week Conference
When: 4 - 7pm
Children in Wales is holding a joint conference with the Family Information Services Wales during Parents' Week. The theme of Parents Week this year is 'Getting it Right for Families?' and an important strand of the Conference will be information provision for families and how this can be improved in the light of the new information Duty recently introduced as part of the Childcare Act 2006. The conference will also be used as a platform to launch the Family Information Services' new name and logo.
At the same time the Minister will launch the new Guidelines for Including Fathers in Early Years Services, which have been commissioned by the Welsh Assembly Government.
For more information, contact: Children in Wales on 029 2034 2434.
Who: Phoenix High School
Where: Phoenix High School, Shepherds Bush
What: Phoenix Tastes the World: food tasting from around the world
When: 5pm – 7pm
Who: Harrogate Town and Starbeck Children's Centres
Where: Harrogate Town Children's Centre, Wetherby Road, Haarrogate
What: Open evening to have your say about involving fathers in services at the Children's Centre
When: 7.30pm – 9pm
For more information, contact the Admin Assistant on 0845 0349585
Who: Sandbrook Children's Centre
Where: Balderstone Library
What: Story time sessions
When: various times
Who: EFT World - Emotional Health and Well Being Promotion
Where: South Buckinghamshire
What: Free Drop In 'Tap with Me' Workshops
All parents, family members, educators & health care workers are welcome.
Refreshments, information pack and freebies
When: 10.00am -1.00pm
Contact Christine Moran on 01494 766758 for more details,
or email contact@eftworking.co.uk or log onto www.eftworld.co.uk
All welcome.
Who: Wellington Children's Centre
Where: Rockwell Green School, Somerset
What: "Twinkles" – for babies under 1
When: 10am – 11.30am
Contact Angie Joint (the Administrator at WCC) on 01823 653673 to book a place
Who: Wellington Children's Centre
Where: Wellington Methodist Church Hall, Somerset
What: "Little Stars" – aimed at one year olds
When: 10am – 12pm
Contact Angie Joint (the Administrator at WCC) on 01823 653673 to book a place
Who: Bridgwater College Children's Centre
Where: Bridgwater College Children's Centre, Bridgwater, Somerset
What: Communication workshop for parents
When: 6pm – 7pm
For more info, contact Norma Frood on 01278 441270
Who: The West Sussex Family Resource Team
Where: Vernon House, Bognor
What: Informal get together to celebrate being a parent/carer with 'big brother' diary room, graffiti wall, questionnaires, balloons and cake!
When: 6pm – 7.30pm
For more info, contact Jo Hollamby on 01403 320335
Who: Burwood School
Where: Burwood School, Orpington, Kent
What: Parents' Forum – workshop on ADHD
When: 10am
More details from Lynn Key on 01689821205
Who: The Children's Society, Cheshire
Where: Vale Royal Youth Inclusion Programme
What: Parents' Activity Session: Floral Design
When: daytime
For more info contact Helen Musker or Sue Walker on 01606 333589
Who: TV4Parents
Where: Central London
What: Launch of a community based internet TV channel offering advice to parents and carers of children aged 0-12.
When: Daytime
Call 0845 257 7821 or visit www.tv4parents.com
Who: tomorrowschild.co.uk
Where: Central London
What: Launch of new book with accompanying DVD on Creative Wellbeing
When: daytime
The book tells the story of 2 schools who in 2006 worked with Creative Partnerships (http://www.creative-partnerships.com/) to look at the impact on learning and development of a creative 'exciting minds' approach to education. The book examines the creative process itself and identifies the key stages to see how they come together to inspire and so enrich the learning experience. The book looks at the biological, educational and social dimensions of creativity and its impact on the wellbeing of children and the role schools can play.
Call 0845 257 7821 or visit www.tomorrowschild.co.uk
Who: [!]Bexley Council / SOVA Parent Support Network / Bexley Youth Offending Team[/!]
Where: Howbury Centre, Slade Green Road, Erith
What: A celebration of families
When: 10am – 6pm
Come and join us for a day of fun, food and information, meet other families and providers of services in the borough.
Contribute to our ideas wall - what services would you like to see in Bexley for parents and families?
Contact Julie Clark on 01322 356463
Who: Tamarside Community College, Plymouth
When: 11.30am-1.00pm
Where: St Budeaux Community Centre,Wolsely Rd, St Budeaux,PLYMOUTH.
CONTACT: Jan Parkman Tel 01752 213942; mobile 07849840122
Tamarside Communtiy College is setting up a new parents forum. Parents will be able to chat to staff over a pint of 'real ale'. This will be a platform for parents to discuss any issues that are of concern and hopefully lead to a proactive group that will help support the students at the college and their families.
Who: Harrogate Town Children's Centre
Where: Harrogate Town Children's Centre, Wetherby Road, Harrogate
What: Dads Have Your Say
When: 7.30pm – 9pm
When a child is born, a father is born. If you would like to have your say about involving fathers in services offered by Children's Centres please come along.
Friday 24th October
Who: Flintshire Language and Play Service
Where: Flint Pavilion, Castle Suite
What: Launch of the new name for the service: Chatterbox Playtimes
When: 10am - 4pm
The launch of Chatterbox Playtimes, the new name for Flintshire Language and Play Service. There will be information stalls from a range of services, activities for children, including balloon modelling and a magician, and refreshments. Open to all parents in Flintshire.
Who: North Yorkshire Sure Start Centres
Where: Grassington Town Hall
What: Parents' Pamper Event
When: 1pm-3pm and 5pm-7pm
A free, adults only event (crèche provided) with beauty treatments, massage and help and advice. For more information, contact Caroline Porter on 0845 034 9408
Who: Tower Hamlets Children's Services
Where:
What: Parents' Pampering event
When:
Contact Shelly Rahman on 020 7364 0972 for more information
Who: Brinsley Primary and Nursery School
Where: Brinsley Primary and Nursery School
What: Parents Afternoon Tea 'drop in' Event
When: 2.45pm onwards.
Who: Nottingham County Council
Where: Festival Hall, Kirkby.
What: Free Family Fun Event.
When: 4.00 – 7.00pm
Who: Sale West Children's Centre and Sale Children's Centre
Where: Central Sale
What: Information Stall
When: 10am – 4pm
Who: Sandbrook Children's Centre
Where: Sandbrook Children's Centre
What: Party time
When: 3pm -5pm
Who: Shepherd's View Young Parents' Project
Where: Shepherd's View, Derry
What: Family Fun Day
When: 10am – 2pm
Face painting, story telling, magician and party food. For more info, contact Tracy on 028 71 344309.
Who: Skipton Children's Centre
Where: Christ Church Primary School Hall
What: Getting it right for dads – fun with physical play
When: 5.30pm – 7pm
For more info contact Brenda Busfield on 0845 034 9584.
Who: Wellington Children' Centre
Where: Wellington Children's Centre
What: "Twinkles" – for babies under 1
When: 10am – 11.30am
Contact Angie Joint (the Administrator at WCC) on 01823 653673 o book a place
Who: Aspergers East Anglia
Where: The Priory Centre, Priory Plain, Great Yarmouth
What: Showcase of Success and Services followed by a Listening Event
When: 10am – 12pm
For more info, contact Michelle Fromage on 01603 598949
Who: Crookhorn Lane Children's Centre
Where: Crookhorn Lane Children's Centre, Waterlooville, Hampshire
What: Open Day – meet the staff, find out about activities and get a goodie bag!
When: 1pm – 3pm
For more information, contact 023 9226 4701
Who: Spurgeons, Nuneaton
Where: Abbey Children's Centre
What: PJ Breakfast Party
A giant bowl will be filled with spoons that parents make comments on around how they see centre services developing in the future to meet their changing needs.
More info from Sheila Ajimati on 024 7632 5949
Who: Spurgeons, Birmingham
Where: Stepping Stones, Small Heath
What: Women's group Learning Circle
When: 9.30am – 11am
This will be a reflective review of existing services, but will also encourage parents to discuss new ideas for future services. Contact Jeanette Mulcare sstones@btconnect.com for more info.
Who: Reckleford Community School and Children's Centre
Where: Reckleford Community School and Children's Centre
What: A Pampering Day for Parents
When: All day
The Pampering includes, foot spa's, hand massage, make up advice, body shop, chocolate fountain etc etc we hope to have lots of relaxed parents by the end of the day!!
Contact Janet Legg on 01935 475938 for more info.
Saturday 25 October
Who: Sutton Extended Services and Early Years Service
Where: Phoenix Centre, Wallington
What: Information and Family Fun Day for children with disabilities and/or additional needs
When: 10am – 4pm
A free event for children & young people with disabilities and/or additional needs aged 0-19, their siblings and parents & carers. Stay for a while or the whole day! Join in the fun and find out about lots activities and services for your children. Click here to view the flyer.
Who: Sheffield Council
Where: Sheffield Town Hall
What: 'Time to talk - Working together to get it right' a Parental consultation event.
When: Daytime of the Saturday
Who: Blossom SureStart
Where: SureStart, Park Road, Portadown.
What: Get Creative - Glass Painting.
When: Daytime of the Saturday
Who: Nottingham County Council
Where: Manor Farm Animal Centre
What: Free Family Fun Event.
When: 10am - 2pm
Who: Reading Central Library
Where: Reading Central Library
What: Rhymetime for the under fives
When: 10.30am
For more information, contact: Nicci Shepherd on 0118 939 9849
Who: Trafford Youth Offending Service
Where: Stretford Andale, Trafford
What: Getting Dads Involved
When: 10am – 12pm
For more information, contact Tracie Daly on 0161 911 8236
Who: Trafford Youth Offending Service
Where: Sale Village Centre, Trafford
What: Getting Dads Involved
When: pm – 4pm
For more information, contact Tracie Daly on 0161 911 8236
Who: Aspergers East Anglia
Where: St Mary's Church Hall, Great Yarmouth
What: Children and Family Social Support Groups Open Day
When: 10am – 12pm
For more info, contact Michelle Fromage on 01603 598949
Who: Aspergers East Anglia
Where: Connexions Youth Venue, Thetford
What: Children and Family Social Support Groups Open Day
When: 10am – 12pm
For more info, contact Michelle Fromage on 01603 598949
Who: PACE
Where: PACE, London, N7
What: workshop for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender parents or those thinking about parenting
When: 10am – 1pm
The workshop is being facilitated by an experienced group and couples therapist who is also a gay dad. Anyone who is interested can contact Jo Beecham on 020 7715 0367
Sunday 26 October
Who: Nottingham County Council
Where: Kelham Hall, Newark
What: Free Family Fun Event.
When: 10.00am – 2.00pm
Week after Parents' Week
Monday 27 October
Who: The Institute of Wellbeing and Croydon Council
Where: Fairfields Hall, Croydon
What: FREE families day
When: all day
Featuring Empowerment Workshops from Motivational Speakers, massage & manicure sessions, family lunch, crèche, loads of parental information & stalls, competitions, craft & fun activities, cookery demonstrations from the Caribbean Chef of the Year, exhibitions, vouchers, goodie bags and an afternoon family comedy / drama sketches with guest appearances from Angie Le Mar and cast from EastEnders and The Brothers; followed by facilitated open debates, at Fairfield Halls on the 27th October. Don't miss out on this completely FREE informative and entertaining day out.
Call 020 8726 6000 x63529 to book your theatre tickets and call 0700 2222 700 to book your place on the Empowerment Workshops.
Tuesday 28 October
Who: Milton Keynes Parenting Forum
Where: Middleton Hall
What: Information day
When: 9.30am – 6.00pm
Lots of different services and organisations will be there on the day providing fun activities for children. Adults can visit the stands and displays to find out about what is on offer to support them and their families in the Milton Keynes area. Mums, dads and carers might take the opportunity to register for a range of free workshops and courses looking at issues such as managing children's behaviour and confidence building.
Wednesday 29 October
Who: Families United and The Children's Society
Where: Familie United, Warrington
What: Listening Event
When: 10am – 12pm
For more information, contact Sue Preston on 01925 852905
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