dsf newsletter june to sept 2009
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For Deaf parents in Derbyshire and surrounding areasTRANSCRIPT
June—Sept 2009 issue Page 1
Email Chair: [email protected]
Dear Members,
Pram walks are growing popular - we enjoyed ourselves at Shipley Country Park & Darley Abbey Park. Got new places to explore over summer!
A brill day out at Gulliver Kingdom theme park, what a Easter treat for 20 families!
We learnt a lot during useful talks about fussy eating in our children & benefit/ debt advice from C.A.B. (Citizen Advice Bureau) deaf advisor, Ernesto.
We have planned a lot of fun events this Summer including our first camping weekend ! Have a look on Kidzone pages for kids of all ages so have a lovely Summer!
Created by Gene & Tony Barlow
Inside this issue: DSF News 1-2
Pram Walks 3
Summer Events 4-5
Little Ones 6
Kidzone 7-8
Others & Map 9
Chair Helen
Phillips Text: 07543
002369
Secretary
Gene Barlow
Text: 07812 480409
Treasurer
Grace Kennedy
Text: 07783 630430
Events Officer
Helen Barker
Text: 07784 369943
NNEWSLETTEREWSLETTER JUNEJUNE--SEPTSEPT 20092009
We have a new committee member joining us! Carolyn Platt will help with DSF events this summer, inform you all by Facebook & support us. Good luck to Helen Barker (Events Officer) on maternity leave now to rest, waiting for her new baby to arrive - hope to be back to DSF this Autumn.
WELCOME TO CAROLYN!
The A.G.M went well & smooth on 28th April at Central Nursery with a good turnout. Thank you very much for coming - we appreciated your feedback & lots of new ideas on how to improve DSF.
Helen the Chair gave a positive report on what had happened at DSF last year. Grace the treasurer explained about improving DSF accounts and showed us financial reports.
A lot of members are keen on doing parenting skills & first aid course for children and tips on going camping!
Remember DSF is for you all. If you are not happy with anything, please tell us anytime this year, not too late!
A.G.M.
Committee Member
Carolyn Platt
Text: 07784 369943
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June—Sept 2009 issue Page 2
June
Ryan: 3 on 14th June
Matt: 7 on 20th June
Calvin: 3 on 30th June
July
Roxanne: 1 on 4th July
Tyrell & Haydn: 1 on 15th July
Thomas: 5 on 15th July
Aug
Lucas: 3 on 14th Aug
Damian: 8 on 22nd Aug
Amy: 4 on 26th Aug
Sept
Sophia: 7 on 6th Sept
Happy Birthday!!
On 31st March at ‘Littleones’, 20 toddlers had a great time at Easter party, enjoying the Easter egg hunt in the crèche garden in lovely sunny weather. They were dressed up with fabulous creative Easter hats. Brady won best Easter hat competition with choc Easter bunny prize, well done! All went home with a choc egg pressie from DSF though!
EASTER PARTY
Please support us by donating any old/’almost new’ baby clothes & toys you want to give away. Save your storage space! Please contact Gene to drop off at her house, please before Friday 5th June deadline. This helps us raise money for holiday trips with Kidzone — like reduced tickets for zoo/theme parks or help with minibus hire cost.
NEED YOUR HELP!
MANY THANKS!
For generous donations from: George Taylor, CODA* & Interpreter(BSL Talking Hands), is happy to donate his interpreting fee from Deaf Comedy Night at the Guildhall theatre on Saturday 6th June 7.30pm. Darley Abbey Village Hall decided to choose DSF as their local charity this year - will give us a small award of funding from their Festival Day on Saturday 6th June 1-5pm this year. It is a good fun day out for all families. We plan to have a fundraising stall next to Village Hall with ‘nearly new’ baby/kids toys, clothes so come & see us!
NEW BABY BOY! Lewis was born on Sun 10th May at 5.48pm weight 5lb 14 oz to happy parents, Jacqui & Phil Jarman. Tiny and beautiful!
* CODA = Children Of Deaf Adults
June—Sept 2009 issue Page 3
Summer Pram walks Wanna get fit, healthy or get some tan?
Come & join our Pram Walks with other Deaf parents. We can chat
in BSL & enjoy the walk in beautiful Derbyshire countryside & our little ones
get lots of fun & fresh air!
These walks are flat & easy. Older kids can bring their bikes, scooters or
skates! Bring your dogs too! If you need more info, contact Carolyn Platt.
Chatsworth House Chatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1PP
Sun 14th June 11am - 4pm
Beautiful countryside/woods with plenty of FREE walks to choose
Meet at car park near Farmyard. £2 for all day parking
Some cafes (pricey) or bring your picnic.
Farmyard & Adventure Playground - great fun for kids. Can see & touch farm animals, woodland playgrounds, huge sandpits & water play so bring spade & bucket!
Pay extra if you want to see Farmyard, Chatsworth House or Gardens.
Book advance online for cheaper tickets for Farmyard/Playground:
www.chatsworth.org/opening-times-prices/admission-prices
Babies FREE | Child aged 3+ £4.75 | Adult £4.50 | OAP/Student £3.60
Attenborough Nature Reserve Park Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
Sun 13th Sept 11am—4pm
FREE entry to award- winning Visitor & Education centre & beautiful Attenborough Nature Reserve (opened by famous TV wildlife presenter Sir David Attenborough).
Meet at car park near Visitor Centre. About £3 car parking.
Café with a nice view of the lakes & islands, selling organic menu, sandwiches & cakes
Bring binoculars—great for bird watching!
Can cycle on riverside paths
Gift shop
June—Sept 2009 issue Page 4
3D Drama: ‘Deadly Reception’ Mystery Murder.
What to do in Summer?What to do in Summer?
Can’t pay by door.
FIRE SAFETY TALK & TOUR Nottingham Rd Fire Station, Nottingham Rd, Chaddesden, Derby DE21 6FP Tues 7th July—2-3pm Deaf Awareness Campaign organised by Sarah Drinkwater
Kids can have a look around fire station & engine!
Easy to get by blue Arriva bus 4+,20,24 & Indigo bus, heading for Chaddesden. Catch bus in front of Derby bus station near Cockpit. Fire Station is on your left side.
For lunch, meet at Toby Carvery pub in Nottingham Rd at 12 noon. Can buy sandwiches from local shops and eat in Chaddesden Park if nice sunny day.
Buy in advance from shops for cheaper tickets—check which shop: www.derbyshirecountyshow.org.uk/tickets Child under 5 FREE | Child 5+/OAP £4.50 | Adult £6.50 | Family £18 Email - [email protected]
Fantastic Family Day out—see lots of different farm animals, horse & dog shows, vintage cars & dancing JCB diggers plus farmers markets/food hall.
Please text Carolyn if you are joining! Meet Carolyn between 10am-10.30am at main entrance—she can’t meet or wait later as it is a busy big show.
Sun 28th June 10am—4pm
The Showground, Elvaston Castle Country Park Borrowash Rd, Near Derby DE72 3EP
June—Sept 2009 issue Page 5
SUMMER BEACH PARTY Central Nursery
Tuesday 21st July 1-3pm
FREE for little ones.
If you’re not regular at ‘Littleones’, please donate kindly.
Summer fancy dress beach theme competition!
Sandpit hunt full of surprises! (if rain, inside)
Free play & water ‘fishing’ game
Summer Picnic with ice fruity lollies
IMPORTANT to book your child’s place with Carolyn Platt BY 13th JULY
so she know how many are coming.
FUN FAMILY DAY AT CARSINGTON WATER Carsington Water, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 1ST Sunday 26th July 11.30am - 4pm
Bring kids’ games— football, rounders, bikes & bread for ducks.
Bring picnic with you, can use picnic tables
Café with highchair —Kid Lunch boxes £3.50 (choose 5 items).
Meet at car park near big playground.
Can go for a pram walk if you want. The aim is to have loads of fun!!!
Picnic at Markeaton Park Tues 18th Aug 11am—4pm
Bring kids’ games — football, rounders, bikes
Bring money for rides
Paddling pool if hot!!
Ice cream too :-)
Meet at Mundy Car Park
Our 1st ever Family Camping Weekend ! Fri 7th—9th Aug Contact Helen Phillips quickly if you are interested. and might have a pitch left but it is no guarantee because of popular holiday choice this year. 5 families going so far. Highfields Farm Caravan & Camping Park, Fenny Bentley, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1LE
June—Sept 2009 issue Page 6
Tues 2nd June 12.45pm-3pm
Mums & Dads discussion : Camping with babies / kids!
Tues 9th June 12.45pm-3pm
Relax & Chat
Tues 16th June 12.45pm-3pm
Health Visitor
Tues 23rd June 12.45pm-3pm
Relax & Chat with Usborne Book Sale
Tues 3oth June 12.45pm-3pm
Nurse talk: Different ways of rewards
Tues 7th July 2pm-3pm
Fire Safety Talk & Tour at Nottingham Rd Fire Station, Chaddesden
Tues 14th July 12.45pm-3pm
Health Visitor
Tues 21st July 1pm-3pm—LAST DAY before Summer hols.
Summer beach party! Free for children.
Tues 8th September 12.45pm-3pm
Health Visitor (Central Nursery open again after summer)
Tues 15th September 12.45pm-3pm
Relax & Chat with Usborne Book Sale
Tues 22nd September 12.45pm-3pm
Talk: looking for work? by Dering Employment Services
Tues 29th September 1pm-3pm
Talk: How to book your child for nursery /school place by Family Learning Dept at Central Nursery
£1 Entry fee per parent
Meet at Central
Nursery, Nuns St
DERBY DE1 3LR
June—Sept 2009 issue Page 7
Fri 5th June 10.30am-3pm
Softplay- Tubby Bear Babies FREE | Under 2 - £2 | Over 2 - £3.20
Tubby Bear Great Northern St
Derby DE1 1LR
Sat 6th June 1pm-5pm
Darley Abbey Village Festival Money for food, stall & games
Darley Abbey Village Hall Abbey Yard
Darley Abbey Derby DE22 1DS
Sat 6th June 7.30pm
Deaf Comedy Night—John Smith with Sign Singer Colin Thomson
Ticket—£10. Suitable only for adults. Contact Janeene for tickets 07969 007381 | www.beautifulbsl.co.uk
Guildhall Theatre Market Place
Derby DE1 3AE
Sun 14th June 11am-4pm
Pram Walk- Chatsworth House www.chatsworth.org Spade & Bucket, Picnic & Money for car park, cafe & farmyard tickets.
Chatsworth House Chatsworth
Bakewell Derbyshire
DE45 1PP
Fri 19th June 10.30am-3pm
Softplay- Hickory Dickory Babies £1.20/FREE if with another child | Child £3.70-£4.70 | Adult 50p
Hickory Dickory Kingsway Industrial Park
Mackworth, DE22 3FP
Fri 26th & Sat 27th June 7.30pm
3D Drama: ‘Deadly Reception’ Mystery Murder £6 Ticket with meal - suitable for over 12 yrs old www.3Dderbydeafdrama.co.uk
Derby Deaf Club Rycote Centre Parker Street
Derby
Sat 27th June 5pm-8pm
Softplay- Chucklebutties Babies FREE | Child £4.50
Chucklebutties Belper Mills, Bridge Foot
Belper DE56 1YD
Sun 28th June 10am—4pm
Derbyshire County Show Book in advance for cheaper tickets. Child under 5 FREE www.derbyshirecountyshow.org.uk
The Showground Elvaston Castle Country
Park, Borrowash Rd Near Derby DE72 3EP
Fri 3rd July 10.30am-3pm
Softplay- Bumpi (or new name ‘Noah & Nellies’) Babies (not yet walk) FREE | Child £3.50
Bumpi Ascot Drive
Derby DE24 8GW
Fri 17th July 10.30am-3pm
Softplay- Tubby Bear Babies FREE | Under 2 - £2 | Over 2 - £3.20
Tubby Bear Great Northern St
Derby DE1 1LR
June—Sept 2009 issue Page 8
Tues 4th Aug 11am--4pm
Softplay- Playtastic (new soft play in Sinfin) www.playtasticplay.co.uk Email: [email protected]
Playtastic Play & Party, Amberley Drive,
Sinfin, Derby DE24
Fri 7th—9th Aug
Family Camping Weekend ! Contact Helen Phillips if you keen to join
See Page 5 for More details
Tues 18th Aug 11am—4pm
Picnic at Markaeton Park Picnic, games & Money for car park, cafe & rides.
Mundy Park car park, Markaeton Park, Markaeton Lane,
Derby DE22
Sat 22nd Aug 5pm-8pm Changed date from 28th Aug (bank hols)
Softplay- Chucklebutties Babies FREE | Child £4.50
Chucklebutties Belper Mills, Bridge Foot
Belper DE56 1YD
Fri 4th Sept 10.30am--3pm
Softplay– Planet Happy www.planethappy.info Child £3.60-£4.50 - 2 hours playtime in busy times.
Planet Happy, Heage Road Industrial
Estate, Ripley, DE5 3GH
Sun 13th Sept 11am—4pm
Pram Walk– Attenborough Nature Reserve Park www.attenboroughnaturecentre.co.uk Picnic & Money for £3 car park & café
Barton Lane, Attenborough,
Nottingham NG9 6DY
Fri 18th Sept
Softplay- Playtastic www.playtasticplay.co.uk Email: [email protected]
Playtastic Play & Party, Amberley Drive,
Sinfin, Derby DE24
Sat 26th Sept 5pm—8pm
Softplay- Chucklebutties Babies FREE | Child £4.95
Chucklebutties Belper Mills, Bridge Foot
Belper, DE56 1YD
Sat 18th July 5pm—8pm
Softplay- Chucklebutties Babies FREE | Child £4.50
Chucklebutties Belper Mills, Bridge Foot
Belper, DE56 1YD
Sun 26th July 11.30am-4pm
Fun Family Day - Carsington Water Bring picnic & games.
Car park nr big playground Carsington Water
Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6 1ST
June—Sept 2009 issue Page 9
Want to look for a job? | Don’t know where to start?
Need help with your CV? | Need to pass that interview?
Dering Employment Advice is a job hunting service aimed for Deaf people
living in East Midlands.
Tony Barlow is your local Deaf Advisor, can talk in BSL. Have interpreters who can
make your phone calls asking for work.
Tony is based at his office in ’Shaw Trust’ shop in St Peter’s Street, next row as
BHS/Oxfam shops but text him for appointments.
There is a successful Job Club every Tuesday but need to check for spaces.
Tony will give a talk on Tues 22nd Sept at Central Nursery so you can ask him
questions.
Contact him by text message: 07970 418211 or email [email protected]
Information Board
Free Swim with Free Swim with
Littleones Littleones
Every Thurs 1.30 to 2.30 Every Thurs 1.30 to 2.30
Lonsdale Swimming Pool, Lonsdale Swimming Pool,
Chevin Ave, Mickleover, Chevin Ave, Mickleover,
DE3 9GW. DE3 9GW. Thanks to Sure Start Thanks to Sure Start
funding ‘til Sept.funding ‘til Sept.
You have problems at work or your housing?
Need help with benefits forms?
Need free legal advice? Got debt problems?
Did you know there is a Deaf advisor working at Citizen’s Advice Bureau CAB in Derby?
Her name is Rosanna Mazzocchio, can talk in BSL, her dad is Ernesto who came to give a
talk about CAB. She is not there full-time. So best to contact her 1st, she can make an
appointment to suit you, she can ask other CAB advisors for more depth advice &
arrange interpreters. Email CAB: [email protected]
Or walk in to make appointment. Open Mon-Fri 9am-4pm:
Derby Citizens Advice and Law Centre, Stuart House, Green Lane, Derby, DE1 1RS
Every Friday. £12.50 per term 9.30am - 10.15am for 9 months - 3 years old 10.30 - 11.15am for 3 - 4 years old Instructor Lynne who can sign basic Parents have to stay with baby/toddler Unit a2, Amberley Drive, Sinfin Lane, Sinfin, Derby DE249RE
www.mickleover-gymnastics-club.co.uk
June—Sept 2009 issue Page 10
c/o Central Nursery
Nuns Street
DERBY DE1 3LR