Working to improve the quality of life for disabled children, young people and their families in Derby City and Southern Derbyshire

September 2017 Bulletin

Summer Fun!

We have been busy engaging in new areas of the community with our summer holiday events which we hope you will agree have been fantastic!

Cookstars came along to our event in Sawley on 31st July, 27 children and young people attended. They cooked yummy pizza pies and rock buns, and had a great time whilst parents and carers chatted together and with our family support team.

We also held an event in Ashbourne attended by Bugs ‘n’ Bones who brought along their fluffy, slimy and scaly creatures! All 21 children and young people enjoyed holding these interesting creatures and were excited to see them so close up! We then had themed crafts and made some of our own creatures!

A great time was had by all!

The holidays are nearly over. For some children/young people, this will be an exciting time of new beginnings. For others it will be an anxious time of change. Parents may have mixed emotions; gladness the holiday is over so that normal routines can resume, but sadness as little ones start school, or young adults move on to college. However you are feeling this September, come along to one of the Umbrella support groups, meet friends, have a chat, pick up information and enjoy a cuppa.

For more information see the Family Support Groups on page 5 inside.

What’s happening at Umbrella

Adult Services

This month the INDE group decided to hold their very own summer fair at Umbrella house. The group made cakes, and organised games which included a Bran Tub, message in a straw and pin the tail on the donkey. After a BBQ in the lovely sunshine. Katie our fabulous volunteer opened the fair.

We all had great fun on the different stalls.

Children’s Services This month the children enjoyed a Superhero picnic at Umbrella house. It was a fun day of games, crafts and dressing up. The group made their own Superhero puppets, Spiderman cupcakes and of course, dressed up as their favourite superheroes or villains. We all had a fabulous time!

Volunteer Services When NCS came to visit Umbrella

NCS stands for National Citizen Service, the program supports young people from 15-17 years old to embark on challenges to make their mark on communities, build on life skills and encourage making friends.

Team 3 completed some exciting events to fundraise for us; a pub quiz at The Broadway in Allestree and some yummy cakes were also sold at The Hollybrook in Heatheron Village to name but a few. Some of the money was used to purchase garden equipment. Umbrella now has some lovely outdoor pillows, summer plants and bright fences—keep a look out for Sid the snail!

The remaining £157.09p will go directly to Umbrella. Donations such as this are so valuable to us as we aim to raise £55,000 a year to continue to provide and improve our much needed services.

From everyone at Umbrella we would like to thank everyone who supported and gave generously. And a of course a special thanks Check out our website www.umbrella.uk.net What’s happening in Play and Leisure

Umbrella Family Trip to Blackpool Zoo & Illuminations October Half term 25th October 2017

We are planning a fantastic family trip to visit Blackpool Zoo followed by a drive through the famous Blackpool Illuminations. Leaving Derby at 10am and returning around 10pm. Umbrella have subsidised the cost of the trip with a donation from Happy Days, this means we are able to offer the trip places at £10.00 per person. Places are limited and booking is required. Please note this trip is for families with Children under the age of 18. (Immediate family members only). If you would like to book a place or would like more information please contact Nicola Green on 01332 521229 or [email protected]

Extra Sailability Date

Staunton Harold Sailablity Trust have added an extra sailing session. The new date is Sunday 15th October 9.30am until 12.00pm Booking in advance is required; Sessions cost £3.50 per child/young person. Contact Nicola Green for information and to book

Thursday Club

The Thursday Club decided to have a hippy evening and try our hand at tie dyeing. We all made different patterns with rubber bands tied onto the t shirts, then we had three colours to choose from.

After the t shirts had soaked up the colour we washed them out until the water was clear then we took off the bands. The patterns were great !!

Sibling Group

The Umbrella Siblings group will be starting on Friday 22nd September and will be a youth club style group.

The group will be mainly based at Umbrella House in Derby with occasional trips out in the community. Starting at 6.30pm until 8.30pm and cost £6.00 per session (off site activities will be slightly more)

The group is open to young people aged 11 to 17 years who have a sibling with a disability. If you would like to join the group or would like more information then please get in touch

[email protected] or call 01332 521229

Did you know about ......

Max Cards available from Umbrella now! The Max Card is designed to make days out more financially accessible for foster families and families of children with additional needs. Max Cards believe in creating memories. With the help of supporting charities, local authorities and venues, they aim to bring families closer together through fun and enjoyable days out. Some of the places that offer a MaxCard discount in Derbyshire are: ■ Baked Well Pottery Painting ■ Go Ape! Buxton ■ Gulliver's Kingdom Matlock Bath ■ Highfields Happy Hens ■ Jumping Clay ■ Matlock Farm Park ■ Planet Happy ■ Reel Cinema Ilkeston ■ Tenpin Bowling Derby There are many more on the website, http://www.mymaxcard.co.uk/browse/ east_midlands . Plus don't forget to check out places your are visiting on holiday or days out, the card is valid all over the UK http://www.mymaxcard.co.uk/browse

To get your Max Card from Umbrella, send £3.00 by Bacs Account Number 232014723 Sort Code 20-25-85 with reference your surname and Maxcard, or send a cheque payable to Umbrella Derby and Derbyshire, with your name, telephone number and reference Max Card on the back, to Umbrella House, 64 Birdcage Walk, Mackworth, Derby, DE22 4LD. For more information call the Family Support Team on 01332 785658 Gold Cards Cinema Cards

The Gold Card is available to The CEA Card is a national card scheme individuals with disabilities. It offers; developed for UK cinemas by the UK Free travel on local buses throughout Cinema Association (UKCA). The Card England between 9.30am and 11.00pm enables a disabled cinema guest to receive on weekdays, all day at weekends and a complimentary ticket for someone to go on bank holidays; Discounts at local with them when they visit a participating shops and businesses and lending from cinema. The Card cost £ 6.00 and is valid all Derbyshire and Derby City libraries. for 1 year. To be eligible you should be over the age of 8, and in receipt of either, How to apply; Check that meet the Disability Living Allowance (DLA); criteria following the link below. You can Attendance Allowance (AA); Blind Persons pick up an application form and have Registration; or Personal Independence your photo taken for free at Customer Payment (PIP). Services Centre at The Council House on Corporation Street. Hand in To apply go online and complete the your completed form , proof of age and application form, you can submit your address. Your card will be posted to you photo, evidence and make payment through within two to three weeks. the website, or request forms to be sent to you For more details check out the website

http://www.derby.gov.uk/transport-and- streets/public-transport/bus-pass- https://www.ceacard.co.uk/how-to- disabled-people/ apply.php Information, Advice and Family Support

Parent/Carer Workshops Over the next few months we have some FREE parent/carer workshops, being provided by Contact a Family; these are friendly and informal sessions, where you can gain valuable information, and perhaps share a few ideas you have picked up along the way. If you would like to attend any workshops please send your name, address, dietary and access requirements to [email protected] or call 01332 785658. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. 14th September, at Broadway Baptist Church, Broadway, Derby, DE22 1BP ■ 10am-12noon : Support for Education ■ 12.30pm - 2.30pm : Behaviours Which Challenge 21st September, at Hognaston Village Hall, Ashbourne, DE6 1PT ■ 10am - 12noon : Support for Education ■ 12noon - 2pm : Market Place event 5th October, at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper, DE56 5GH ■ 10am - 12noon : Siblings ■ 12.30pm - 2.30pm : Puberty and Relationships You can attend either one or both session on each day. Places are limited so you need to book. Please let us know if you have transport issues, or require directions UMBRELLA PARENT/CARER SUPPORT GROUPS

DERBY CITY 13th September Walk in Darley park, meet at Darley Playing fields off Old Chester Road DE21 4AY. Usual meeting place, Trinity Baptist Church, Green Lane, Derby DE1 1RZ. Time: 10am to 12 noon. Future dates: 4th Oct 1st Nov, 6th Dec

DERBYCITY 2 at ‘Haven House Carer’s Retreat’, 31 Charnwood Street, Derby DE1 2GU. Time 1pm to 3pm. 13th September: Derby City Local Offer Rep. Future dates: 4th Oct, 1st Nov, 6th Dec.

EREWASH GROUP The Adult Education Centre,173 Derby Road, Long Eaton NG10 4LL 27th September Lisa from Derbyshire Parent Carer Voice, Future meetings: 18th Oct- walk meet at Trent Lock, 29th Nov, 13th Dec. SOUTH DERBYSHIRE GROUP 13th September: Canal boat trip from Mercian Marina, meet at White Fin Shop at 11am for a trip down the canal to Stenson and back again. Picnic lunch provided. Places must be booked and cost £10 Call 01332 785658 Usual meeting place: Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane, Hilton DE65 5GH Time 11 am to 1pm. Future dates: 11th Oct, 8th Nov, 13th Dec AMBER VALLEY GROUP Strutts Building, Derby Road, Belper DE56 1UU. Time 10am to 12 noon. 14th September: Yoga Session, 12th October Lisa from Derbyshire Parent Carer Voice. Future dates: 9th Nov, 14th Dec MALE CARERS GROUP The Farm House Pub, Mackworth, 6pm to 7:30pm 4th September: Nicola Green Play and Leisure Coordinator attending. Future dates:

2nd Oct, 6th Nov , 4th Dec EVENING GROUP Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane, Hilton, DE65 5GH, Time 7pm to 8:30pm 18th September First meeting, welcome to the new support group Speaker is Conor Ward, an autistic adult, doing a talk on "Special Interests" - the pros and cons of having obsessions". Future dates:16th Oct ,20th,Nov, 18th Dec

We offer a warm, friendly welcome to our support groups, a time to be yourself in a safe and confidential environment -TERM TIME ONLY.

FundraisingFundraising

We have once again had some wonderful support from the community and though we wish we could share them all, we only have room for a few. Thank you to everyone who supports Umbrella.

Thank you to NCS Belper who held a fundraising day and raised £405.99 for Umbrella!

Eliot who is part of the NCS team also did a sponsored swim and raised £96.50!

Thank you to Helen and family who asked for donations in lieu of flowers after the sad passing of We earn 10% commission on holidays Dave McLachlan, a parent much booked quoting Umbrella and all at no respected by Umbrella. MacMillan extra cost to you! and ourselves each received £550 and we plan to use this money to ■ Brochure mailbox - 01283 organise a Family event next year 744317 which is what Dave enjoyed so ■ Umbrella dedicated weblink - www.umbriviera.co.uk much. Our thanks and thoughts go ■ Umbrella dedicated code - out to the family. UMB

Upcoming Fundraising......

Winter Raffle

Would you be interested in going to watch Greyhound Racing? We have been gathering in prizes for And raising money for Umbrella? our winter raffle which so far include

an Ipad Mini, Harrods Teddy bear, Friday 22nd September. Derby County signed shirt and we

have some more to come. Tickets We have tickets available at £6.00 each, will be available in September and children under 17 go free. Please call we will be sending out information on Nicola Green to buy tickets on 01332 how you can buy them once they are 521229. All money from ticket sales will available. go to Umbrella.

Upcoming events, in and around Derbyshire Please contact organisations directly for more information.

4th September Whitworth Park/Centre ’Stroll and roll’ walk 11am-1pm, meet outside the cafe. The walks are free and the pace is set by you! Wear appropriate shoes and dress for the weather. Call 01629 761194 for more information

12th September SEN Softplay session for Adults at Lee Green Centre, £4.00 per person per session, 1pm - 3pm; Call the centre to book on 01629 534561 http:// leagreen.derbyshire-outdoors.org/activities-courses/soft-play-sessions/

13th September Sight Support Information Day, Sawley community centre, 10:30am - 1pm. Find useful information about how Sight Support and other local agencies that can help. Drop in, no need to book.01332 292 262

14th September Umbrella workshops: See page 5 for details

21st September Umbrella workshop/Marketplace Event: See page 5 for details

22nd September Dog Racing at Nottingham Greyhound Stadium, Tickets £6.00, Under 16s free, Call Nicola Green for tickets on 01332 521229, all Money from ticket sales is being donated to Umbrella

23rd & 24th September The Woodland Festival, Alvaston Country Park, Celebrating traditional and contemporary woodland crafts. Click the link to https:// www.derbyshire.gov.uk/leisure/countryside/whats_new_this_season/ derbyshire_woodland_festival/default.asp

29th & 30th September Derby Feste, workshops running through September, at various location to enable children and young people to take part in final event. Call Artcore for details 01332 384561 see website for details of event and workshops http://www.derbyfeste.com/get-involved-in-the-garba/

30th September, Messy play and Craft Saturdays with Tegans Butterflies in Paradise, at Fleet Arts, The Old School, The Fleet, Belper, DE56 1NU 10.30am - 12.30pm

5th October SEN Soft play session for Children at Lea Green Centre, £4.00per per person, per session, 1pm - 3pm; Call the centre to booked by calling 01629 534561http://leagreen.derbyshire-outdoors.org/activities-courses/soft-play-sessions/

5th October Umbrella Workshop: See page 5 for details

14th October Harry Potter Quiz Night, Test your wizard knowledge at Mickleover pavilion, 6pm start. Tickets £5, teams of no more than 6; To book your tickets contact [email protected]

24th and 26th October Lantern Marking Workshop 1pm - 3pm, All age drop in workshops, Grove Lodge, Derby Arboretum, Grove Street, Derby, DE23 8EL www.spiral-art.blogspot.co.uk

28th October , Messy play and Craft Saturdays with Tegans Butterflies in Paradise, at Fleet Arts, The Old School, The Fleet, Belper, DE56 1NU 10.30am - 12.30pm

Save the date Umbrella Christmas Party Saturday: 9th December 2017, from 2pm-4pm Rolls Royce Pavilion. Details to follow

Other information

Healthy Eating 6 Week course, Thursday 1pm - 3pm At The P3 Navigator, 12 Hill Street, Swandlinbcote, DE11 8HL Contact Tracey Litchfield on 01773. 742051 or email [email protected] for details.

The National Autistic Society is hosting an autism friendly event Perfect for families and Thomas enthusiasts alike, All Aboard for Autism is a short 3km sponsored walk around the perimeter of Drayton Manor Theme Park, home of Thomas Land.

Date: 23 September 2017 Time: Arrive from 9am, the walk will begin at 10:30am Location: Drayton Manor Theme Park, Tamworth, Staffordshire Cost: £6 - child (3-15) £8 - adult (16+)

See Website for more details http://www.autism.org.uk/get-involved/raise-money/ trek-walk/all-aboard.aspx?utm_source=The% 20National%20Autistic%

Umbrella Information Umbrella Office Umbrella House The Ronnie MacKeith Child 64 Birdcage Walk Development Centre Mackworth Royal Derby Hospital Derby Uttoxeter Road DE22 4LD Derby DE22 3NE

Website: www.umbrella.uk.net

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 01332 785658

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