Welcome to our newsletter. Each month we will be sending this to all staff, service users, families and other agencies and organisations we work with to keep you informed about all things Access All.

If you have anything that you would like included in the newsletter such as an event you know of, news about a great activity or trip you have been on with our team or service users then please let us know.

We would also like to inform you that we have access to large specialist bean bags and other soft play resources which we are willing to loan to families. If you are interested in learning more please give us a call.

Thank you Mary and Amy

As some of you may be aware we recently recruited four Team Leaders to further support our service users and their families as well as us in the office.

We would like to congratulations to Jodie Williams, Ruth Stratton, Jake Langford and Sophie Laxton. We are really excited to for you to join our management team.

We have sent out an email regarding our new on call policy, please contact the office if you have not received this.

Congratulations to one of our directors Amy Jenkins. Amy is expecting her second Child in February 2018. We can’t wait to meet the new addition to your family and wish you Brian and Noah the best of luck at this exciting time.

Employee of the Month

Each month we will be asking you all to let us know who your employee of the month is. This can be any of our carers or team leaders.

All you need to do is send us an email or give us a call to let us know who you would like to nominate and what they have done to go above and beyond that month. Our management team will then make a decision and reveal it in the newsletter each month and the successful employee will receive a voucher.

Our very first employee of the month is Amy Stratton. Amy has been a complete angel all summer covering countless shifts sometimes at very short notice. We are so sad she has gone back to university now for her second year as a student nurse but we wish her the best of luck for this year!

Thank you so much Amy, you are an absolute star!!

Monthly Focus

Each month our management team will be looking at one of the CQC standards to ensure we are doing all we can to meet their requirements. We will be undertaking audits, spot checks, surveys and reviewing policies and procedures so we can ensure we are getting information from different points of views.

Each month we will be letting you know which standard we are looking at and the sort of things we will be focusing on. If you have any questions or would like to get involved any month please let us know.

For the month of November, we will be looking at what makes our service Safe. We will be reviewing a number of areas of our service including:

• How we follow Safer Recruitment
  
• Support Plans and Risk Assessments
• Staff training relevant to ‘safe’

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Christine’s Corner

Hello everyone and welcome to Christine's Corner!

Some of you already know me from working with your wonderful kids. Whilst others I'm extremely excited to meet. After a few years of working with Access All I have been given the exciting job of being an Activities coordinator.

This month we have lots of interesting things happening, it is of course Halloween and half-term which means lots of opportunities to try new things available in the community, Diwali will be lighting up our now darker days but also it is the start of a new season.

Halloween Activities

So, I think it is appropriate to start off with some good old fashioned pumpkin picking and Halloween decorating, below are four place where you can go to do this:

• Foxes Farm - www.foxesfarmproduce.co.uk
  
• Blake House Craft Centre - www.blakehousecraftcentre.co.uk
  
• Lee Valley Farm - www.visitleevalley.org.uk
  
• Old MacDonald’s Farm- www.omdfarm.co.uk

Dracula’s dentures these can also be changed to monsters as seen below, done by the fabulous Adam!! We found that using a small 5ml syringe to do the details and chocolate buttons worked beautifully (we have these in the office)! The teeth are made out of marshmallows.

Gooey jelly and worms Sensory and edible. You can hide all sorts of things in jelly and it makes for a great Halloween snack.

This month is also particularly special to me as I have planned an event of my own! It is called Cardboard Cinema and it is a Drive-In for Children, only you guessed it...their cars are fashioned out of the finest cardboard. All the profits will be going to CHILD.Org and you can find out more at https://www.facebook.com/CardboardCinema.org

I will be posting more on the Facebook soon! The poster is at the end of this newsletter.

Diwali Activities

These wonderful scented candle holders are a lovely activity to do regardless of if you're celebrating or not! 

Take a look at this really easy henna recipe with things you may have lying around https://www.pennypinchinmom.com/diy-henna-tattoos/

Rangoli patterns can be cut out and stuck around the house and make for beautiful decorations and sensory play. https://nurturestore.co.uk/diwali-rangoli-patterns

Autumn Activities

These activities can be done by going on a long autumn walk or trail or can simply be enjoyed by going outside in your garden or for a quick stroll down the road and the best thing is that they are super easy to do!

Painting with leaves: http://meaningfulmama.com/day-291-fall-leaf-prints.html

Pinecone bird feeders: For our birdy friends (or naughty squirrels) https://www.freebiefindingmom.com/easy-fall-crafts-using-pine-cones/

Sensory jars: Simple but effective https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/fall-sensory-bottles-for-exploring-nature/

Now no autumn is complete without dens. These can be made indoors or outdoors and fun for everyone to get involved!

Outdoor dens: http://www.edenproject.com/learn/for-everyone/how-to-build-your-own-den

Indoor inspiration: http://www.bellebebes.co.uk/2011/08/delicious-dens/

So that's a rap for now, dress snug! Drink pumpkin spiced lattes for those crazy early morning and I hope you have an exciting October!

Hi All...

Welcome to our Newsletter. We were delighted to receive nominations for employee of the month – so keep them coming!

This month we have been working with staff to develop how we implement the Mental Capacity Act 2005. This Act relates to all service users age 16 and over. If your child/ young person is 16 or over, we will be planning to come and chat through - so get the kettle on!

Also with lots of festive activities taking place we wanted to inform you all that if you would like carers to go on trips into London then we are happy for this to be back on the agenda, providing everyone is in agreement.

The office will be closing for Christmas on Friday 15th December 2017 and will re-open on 3rd January 2018 We will still be contactable via the on-call phones over this period should you need to contact us.

Mary

Half Term Training

Our thanks to Bailey Training, DG Medics and Raphaela Derrick for delivering this training for us, and as always thank you to all of our team who attended these training sessions over the half term holidays. It was wonderful to see so many of you there sharing knowledge and experiences.

Employee of the Month

Our November Employee of the Month is Gabriele Kurpyte.

Gabriele has only been working with us since August this year, starting as a part time member of staff. This quickly developed to her working full time, covering countless shifts, often at very short notice (including attending a very last minute school disco - we are hope her dancing shoes were ready!). We really appreciate your flexibility and passion for this work, thank you for your commitment to our families and Access All!

Please remember any can nominate anyone of our team leaders or carers for Employee of the month

All you need to do is send us an email or give us a call to let us know who you would like to nominate and what they have done to go above and beyond that month. The successful nominee will be revealed in the newsletter each month and the successful employee will receive a voucher.

Compliments

We would like to highlight a few team members for going above and beyond this month.

Over the last few weeks one of our service users was taken ill and we would like to thank those members of the ABR team for their extra support and efforts during this time. It was really appreciated by management and the family...you’re all stars!!

We would also love to recognise Chloe Fordham, as we have received fab feedback from both staff and families about the work you have been doing. See below some of the comments we have received:

“As a young carer she has a such great attitude and we really love her”

“She is very helpful and forward thinking, and I hardly ever have to ask her to do anything because she has already done it.”

Monthly Focus

Each month our management team will be looking at one of the CQC standards to ensure we are effectively meeting their requirements. We will be undertaking audits, spot checks, surveys and reviewing policies and procedures so we can ensure we are gathering information to reflect the views of our families and staff teams

Throughout November we have been looking at what makes us a Safe Service. We have carried out spot checks on our staff who administer medication. We undertook a review of all staff and client files to ensure that documentation was completed and up to date and we looked at how records are kept with particular focus on how we respond to incidents. We will be looking at the full report at the next management meeting and implementing any changes over the next few weeks.

If you would like to see a full copy of the audit report please send us an email. For the month of December, we will be looking at what makes our service Well Led.

Congratulations

Well done to Daven who received a special award from his school. Our congratulations to him on this amazing achievement.

Christine’s Corner

Hello again, I hope you all enjoyed last months section of Christines Corner- please keep sending pictures of the things you have created! too get featured.

So as we all know the festive season is upon us; which means lots of exciting presents and decorations to be made and traditions to be had. There are of course a lot of pantomimes going on, but more about that later!

Make your own braille apple cinnamon ornaments.

Great ornament for your own tree or a gift for others!! Either use icing to write initials, or use cloves to braille the letters. http://www.wonderbaby.org/articles/make-your-own- braille-apple-cinnamon-ornaments

https://www.vivaveltoro.com/homemade-salt-dough-ornaments/

https://innerchildfun.com/2013/11/cardboard-gingerbread-house-life-size.html

Things to do in the community

Snowbility is an organisation that specializes in helping individuals with additional needs and rehabilitation challenges to access snow sports and in particular skiing and snowboarding.

https://www.thesnowcentre.com/snowbility

Lead coach - Richard Fetherston - richard@snowbility.co.uk - Mobile 07713888199

Booking and customer services - Lesley McDonald - lesley@snowbility.co.uk - Mobile 07904 584795

The Magical Lantern Festival

London is back for a third year with all new, bigger, brighter and more spectacular lanterns! The Festival is a spectacular fusion of art, heritage and culture. Illuminating outdoor installations of beautifully sculpted lanterns taking various forms.

Is there disabled access? The route is accessible to wheelchair users and to pushchairs. Assistance dogs are welcome.

Where is the Festival? Chiswick House Gardens, London, W4 2QN. The entrance to the park is the Dukes Avenue Gate, accessible on foot only from A4 Westbound. There is no parking on site, or in the surrounding streets. Please use public transport. If you are a Blue Badge Holders please contact the Lantern Festival directly on info@welicreative.com

Little Stars Theatre Workshops is an independent theatre school, we have been delivering classes for children ages 3-18 across Essex for 6 years

Olaf's Frozen Adventure / Nativity! The Musical

Please check website for further information http://www.littlestarsworkshops.co.uk/vlt33025.htm

Visit a Festive Day Out with ThomasTM at the East Anglian Railway Museum in the run-up to Christmas.

http://www.earm.co.uk/day-out-with-thomas-and-santa/

WHEN: Sat 9th, Sun 10th, Sat 16th, Sun 17th & Sat 23rd Dec

OPENING TIMES: 10am (trains run from 10:30 till 4:00)

PRICE: Adults/Seniors: £13.00 / Children (2-15): £9.00 Children under 2: Free

The festive season is not complete without seeing a Pantomime

Peter Pan in Ilford - Kenneth Moore Theatre: http://www.kmtheatre.co.uk/show/peter-pan?spektrix_bounce=true

Narnia Brentwood Theatre: http://www.brentwood-theatre.co.uk/event/narnia-christmas-show-2017/

Beauty and the beast Queens Theatre: http://www.queens-theatre.co.uk/whats-on/show/beauty-beast-201718/

Tales from the Shed: https://www.chickenshed.org.uk/Event/christmas-tales-at-chickenshed

Hanukkah Craft Ideas 

http://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/776868/jewish/Baked-Doughnuts.htm

http://www.mericherry.com/2011/11/10/getting-ready-for-chanukah-one-chanukah-craft-complete/

Happy Christmas Everyone!!

We hope you are all very excited for the upcoming holidays.

It has been a busy and successful year for everyone at Access All. We have welcomed a number of new staff and said good bye to some "Old" staff. We would like to thank you all for your hard work and wish you the best of luck in 2018. This year we also excitedly met two new clients who have joined Access All- Welcome to Nithil, Chace and their families.

We appreciate the presents gifts and kind words that people have sent to the office and we and the rest of the Access All team wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

We will see you all in January!!! Mary and Amy

Flu Vaccination

NHS England have announced an extension of their seasonal influenza vaccination to include social care workers. This mean our staff are now eligible to receive the flu vaccination. Please find below the information about where you can get this from:

Where can eligible staff get their vaccination?

Most community pharmacies and many GP practices are providing flu vaccinations. We recommend that staff contact their community pharmacy or GP practice to check they are providing the service before attending. For GP practices, this needs to be the member of staff’s registered practice.

What ID should staff take to their pharmacy/GP to be vaccinated?

Eligible staff will need to take appropriate ID which shows their name and their employer such as an ID badge, letter from their employer or a recent pay slip.

Changes to Data Protection Regulations

Since 1995 any organisation handling personal data has had to comply with the Data Protection Regulation, however from 25th May 2018 we will be required to comply with the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This new regulation intends to strengthen and unify data protection for all. We are currently starting to gather information about the steps we need to take to become compliant with this regulation and will implement any changes before May 2018. Any changes to the way we store or handle your personal data will be communicated to you.

Cupcakes

We are excited to learn that the mum of two of our service users has recently started a cupcake business. She is making delicious homemade cupcakes and cakes of special occasions. Noreen, we wish you the best of luck with your new venture. We have attached her leaflet is at the end of the newsletter......take a look and get ordering.

Employee of the Month

Our December Employee of the Month is Olivia Exley.

Olivia has been working with us since 2016 and has recently become a full-time member of staff. She works with many of our family often spending her day traveling across Redbridge. Feedback for the families she works with often highlights how she goes above and beyond in her role from support service users in new settings to finding resources for imaginative activities.

Thank you for all your hard work, we love your passion and enthusiasm!!

Please remember any can nominate anyone of our team leaders or carers for Employee of the month

All you need to do is send us an email or give us a call to let us know who you would like to nominate and what they have done to go above and beyond that month. The successful nominee will be revealed in the newsletter each month and the successful employee will receive a voucher.

Changing Places coming to Ilford

We are delighted to hear that there will soon be a Changing Places facility built in Ilford thanks to one Mums Campaign. A date and location is still to be announced but watch this space!!

Head to the Ilford Recorder Website for more details.

Christmas Party

Thanks to all of the staff who came to our Christmas Party at the beginning of December. It was lovely to see so many of you there. We had a great meal at Wildwood in South Woodford followed by lots of dancing.

It great way to say thank you to you all and celebrate the year.

Monthly Focus

Each month our management team will be looking at one of the CQC standards to ensure we are effectively meeting their requirements. We will be undertaking audits, spot checks, surveys and reviewing policies and procedures so we can ensure we are gathering information to reflect the views of our families and staff teams

Throughout December we have been looking at what makes us a Well Led Service. We looked at the use and running of our online systems as well as the way we support our staff in their role. We will be looking at the full report at the next management meeting and implementing any changes over the coming weeks.

If you would like to see a full copy of the audit report please send us an email. For the month of January, we will be looking at what makes our service Caring.

Christine’s Corner

Hi everyone! Hope you’re all having a good Christmas and are looking forward to the New Year. I thought a great theme for this month’s activities would be to really get behind the ‘new year, new me’ adage with some new and inventive ideas to kick 2018 off with a twist.

Reach new heights in January with Clip N Climb in Chelsea

http://www.clipnclimbchelsea.co.uk/

A multi-featured climbing challenge for the whole family. Each session includes a safety briefing and harness fitting, then 55 minutes in the Clip N Climb arena during which time you can test your fitness and confidence across 21 challenges!

Did you know that the 18th January is the Birthday of Winnie The Pooh author A.A. Milne?

https://www.vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/winnie-the-pooh-exploring-a-classic

And what better way to spend it than at the V&A with their dedicated new exhibition and workshops Lasting throughout January, be sure not to miss these unique theatre performances incorporating puppetry and interactive story-telling to bring the 100 Acre Wood to life like never before!

Become more curious at The Museum of London

https://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/museum-london/event-detail?id=147208

Their fabulous Archaeology Detectives series allows you to handle exciting artefacts and uncover London's hidden past...

Craft Ideas

Here are some fun ideas to recreate theatres and other exciting role-playing scenarios (and - let’s face it - after Christmas, we'll need some inventive ways to recycle all the wrapping paper and boxes lying around!)

http://www.iheartartsncrafts.com/15-super-fun-cardboard-box-projects-for-kids/

https://www.parents.com/fun/arts-crafts/kid/craft-lab/?page=3

Why not reward yourself for all this self-improvement by mixing up some bath salts to relax and ease into all of the other new and exciting adventures ahead!

https://www.redtedart.com/bath-bombs-recipe-gifts-kids-can-make/

Find some inner peace at Hainault Forest Farm Peace Garden.

https://forestfarmpeacegarden.wordpress.com/events/

Aiming to improve mental health and wellbeing through gardening and their buddying up system, Forest Farm has a wide range of 'ecotherapy' activities that will sooth the soul and help you connect to the natural world. Volunteer or attend one of their workshops.

And, seeing as we are starting this new year with a new mentality (like every year!)

What better time than now to start a fun (but efficient!) chore and goals chart?

https://www.momooze.com/cool-diy-chore-charts/?utm_content=buffer521f3&utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Happy New Year Everyone!!

We hope January is off to a good start for you all.

 We are very excited to confirm that Jessica Thomas successfully passed her CQC interview and is now the Registered Manager of Access All. Congratulations also goes to Siobhan Wade who is now the Deputy Manager and Safeguarding Lead. Amy will be stepping down as the Registered Manager due to maternity leave, Baby No.2 is due in February! When she returns, it will be in the capacity as Director. 

We wish Jess and Siobhan the best of luck in their new roles, we are very confident in them both and will be there to support every step of the way! 

In other news, we have reviewed all policies and procedures and delivered new ways of working to staff, this will be given to our families in due course. We have undertaken an audit of all medication in our family’s homes and undertake initial meetings regarding ways of working with the Mental Capacity act for our adults which use our service.

 Last but by no means least we’ve been working with Karma Creative to update our website. Thank you to Phil Dias and his team. We will be sending you an email when it is completed as we are expecting it to go live in the next week!!

Mary and Amy

ICare Ambassador

As you are probably all aware I recently undertook an interview with the CQC which I am, pleased to say I passed! I am really looking forward to working with you all in my new role as Registered Manager and wish Amy all the best on her Maternity Leave. 

In my first week as Registered Manager I attended a Registered Managers 'meet up' to share practice and ideas with other Registered Managers in the area. In this meeting, we discussed the need for a nationwide recruitment of staff in the social care sector and how to encourage and inspire young people to train and develop a career in the social care sector. As this is something we at Access All feel very passionate about I have signed up to become an "I care...ambassador". This role will entail me speaking to people in schools, colleges, universities and in other organisations to encourage people to research and peruse a career in this sector. For our staff, I have attached the poster to the end of the newsletter so take a look and let me know if you are interested in this role please let me know.

Employee of the Month 

Our January Employee of the Month is Gay Rawlings. 

Gay has been nominated by one of our families, they said “She has wonderful skills & always makes my daughter happy. (and me too)”. The management team have recognised that Gay is very caring, reliable and dedicated to Access All and the clients that she works with. Thank you Gay for all your hard work, last minute shift covers and the amazing care you give to all the families you work with.

Please remember any can nominate anyone of our team leaders or carers for employee of the month 

 All you need to do is send us an email or give us a call to let us know who you would like to nominate and what they have done to go above and beyond that month. The successful nominee will be revealed in the newsletter each month and the successful employee will receive a voucher. 

Monthly Focus

 Each month our management team will be looking at one of the CQC standards to ensure we are effectively meeting their requirements.  We will be undertaking audits, spot checks, surveys and reviewing policies and procedures so we can ensure we are gathering information to reflect the views of our families and staff teams

 Throughout January we have been looking at what makes us a Caring Service. This focuses on kindness and compassion and dignity and respect. We will be looking at the full report at the next management meeting and implementing any changes over the coming weeks.

 If you would like to see a full copy of the audit report please send us an email.

 For the month of February, we will be looking at what makes our service Effective.

Training

Thanks to all our staff who attended that Statutory and Mandatory training at the beginning of January. It was great to see so many of you there getting involved and updating your knowledge on the care standards. The picture shows our staff reviewed effective hand washing and infection control procedures.

 A big thank you also goes to DG Medics who managed to run interesting and fun sessions for almost all of our staff over the 2 days.

Christine's Corner

The weather outside might still be frightful, but these activities and days out are sure to light up your February!

Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year at The V&A Museum of Childhood: Take your celebrations to the next level with mask making, calligraphy, dressing up, singing, dancing, and kung fu demonstrations. Be sure not to miss the highlight of the day, the amazing Lion Dance! Saturday 10th February, 11.30am – 4.30pm. Drop in, All Ages.

Activities inspired by Maha Shivaratri

Maha Shivaratri is a festival celebrated annually in the Hindu Calendar, this year falling on February 13th. Dedicated to the god Shiva, the festival focuses on overcoming darkness and reflecting on ethical themes, with celebrations including prayers, poems, and meditation.

Headspace Meditation for Kids: Already a wildly successful mindfulness site and app for adults, Headspace has now developed an array of meditations aimed specifically at children. These are tailored to different age ranges and for all sorts of situations, from encouraging sleep to improving focus to heightening kindness.

Out of this World: Moon: Unlike most Hindu festivals, Maha Shivaratri is celebrated at night and is closely aligned with the movements of the moon. This Moon-themed morning at the Royal Observatory includes a planetarium show, interactive quiz, immersive virtual reality, and meteorite handling! Runs till the 13^th February, £6, ages 7+

Other Activities

The Winter's Tale at The National Theatre

Especially reimagined for younger audiences, this enthralling Shakespeare classic follows a brave, inquisitive girl on a journey through magic and mayhem, through being lost and then found. A perfect, wintery introduction to the works of the Bard!

For those wanting to take a step further into the action, The National Theatre is also hosting a Winter’s Tale-inspired ‘play in a day’ family workshop, allowing attendees to create characters, scripts and costumes for a one-off performance at the end of the day.

The Winter’s Tale: 14^th – 28^th February, ages 8 - 12

Play in a Day Workshop: Monday 12^th February, 10am – 4pm, ages 7 – 12

Accessible Events at Imagine Children's Festival

One of the Southbank Center’s most popular festivals, Imagine presents a fantastic line-up of authors, performances, and workshops. Excitingly, this year many of these activities have been especially formulated for kids with disabilities.

There’s BSL interpretation for most talks and performances, while sensory poetry and living paintings will bring the festival to life for blind or visually impaired children like never before. There’s also a free, fully accessible, multi-sensory drop-in superhero workshop, so your child can create their own heroic alter ego complete with mask, cape and signature moves!

Running from 7^th – 18^th February, please note: different workshops fall on different days!

The postal museum was recommended by one of our families as a very fun and interactive museum with a train ride and only £8 for a child and carer - https://www.postalmuseum.org/

Well a warm hello to everyone from Amy and myself and welcome once again to our monthly newsletter. We’re hoping that you are keeping toasty warm as winter seems never to end at the moment! Roll on spring and the warmer weather.

Our office was very busy this month with lots of different training courses being undertaken and we would like to thank to all our staff team and trainers for their hard work and enthusiasm. It made for a very noisy and active office and it was lovely to have the opportunity to see so many of the team together learning and having fun.

For those of you on half term holidays we hope you had the chance to enjoy some fun activities as well as to have a well-deserved rest, even a lie in if you were lucky. We’ve had reports of staff members getting very stuck in the mud on the Stick Man Trail – much to everyone’s amusement.

Our new website continues to receive fabulous feedback from far and wide and we must say how photogenic you all are!!! So much so that we’ve just noticed River Island clothing has launched a new campaign celebrating diversity and Amy and I think we should consider starting a model agency as a side line as you’re all such wonderful models!!!

We will continue to update it with our latest news

There is an exciting announcement below which explains why Amy has been exceptionally busy in the last four weeks!!!!  We’re very much hoping that we can post some photos   in our next issue of the newsletter

Mary

              Baby News 

We are excited to announce that on Sunday 18^th February Amy and Brian welcomed a beautiful little girl weighing 7.5lb! Her name is Maddie Ann Brid Jenkins and Mum and baby are doing very well.

We wish them the best of luck as a family for four, we know that Noah will be a fantastic big brother!!

                                       Employee of the Month 

Our February Employee of the Month is Kate McCarthy.

 Kate has been working for Access All for just under a year and has been chosen for the support she has provided to one of the families she works with as well as the support she has provided to the management team when things have been very busy. She has preempted things that are going to happen and used her initiative to find solutions. Thank you, Kate, for all your hard work.

Please remember any can nominate anyone of our team leaders or carers for employee of the month 

 All you need to do is send us an email or give us a call to let us know who you would like to nominate and what they have done to go above and beyond that month. The successful nominee will be revealed in the newsletter each month and the successful employee will receive a voucher. 

                                    Monthly Focus 

Each month our management team will be looking at one of the CQC standards to ensure we are effectively meeting their requirements.  We will be undertaking audits, spot checks, surveys and reviewing policies and procedures so we can ensure we are gathering information to reflect the views of our families and staff teams

Throughout February we have been looking at what makes us an Effective Service. This focuses on how we deliver care support and treatment to all of our service users. We will be looking at the full report at the next management meeting and implementing any changes over the coming weeks.

If you would like to see a full copy of the audit report please send us an email. 

For the month of March, we will be looking at what makes our service Responsive.

Come together to campaign against the social care cuts in Redbridge. It’s so important that we show Redbridge Council how much opposition there is to cuts impacting on Disabled people, older people and carers. More information can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/oneplaceeast/

Mencap have launched a health campaign name Treat me well. It aims to improve the treatment of people with a learning disability in hospital. Watch their campaign film, sign up to hear more and see how you can help here: http://mencap.org.uk/TMWsignup

Christine’s Corner

With so much to celebrate this month, there’s no shortage of things to do! From Holifest – the festival of colour and celebration of the Spring equinox-  to Saint Patrick’s Day, and of course a day dedicated to all our wonderful mums who put up with us, March is sure to be a colourful and wholesome!

Colour: The Rainbow Revealed

See how colours shape our world at the iconic Horniman Museum! Through interactive games, mood rooms, and light installations, discover how animals use colours as a defence mechanism, how the spectrum represents different things to different cultures, and how certain shades tempt our taste buds - and lots more!

Holi Colour Party 2018

The Magic of India are putting on a family friendly Holi festival that includes drummers, dancers, DJs, dry colour play and dance workshops to give you a feel of what it could be like to experience the real thing! Hot food to

Swiss Cottage, 3rd Mar, 11am to 3pm

And if that is not enough dancing for you, join the family friendly party company Big fish little Fish and come together on a dance floor filled with bubbles, balloons, glitter and topped by the parachute dance.

There will also be Captain Cookie Craft tables with giant mural, themed crafts and playdoh table.
Did I mention there is one being held on Mother’s day? Oh yes, mums have something else to rave on about!

Tie-dying

https://www.nymetroparents.com/article/instructions-to-tie-dye-t-shirts-with-food-coloring

In the theme of colour and new beginnings here are some great ways to spruce up old bits of clothing with somethings as simple as food colouring! There are many techniques to be learnt.

December 2019 Newsletter