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Ryedale Special Families
Newsletter
Oct 2014
Sponsored by The Yorkshire Building Society & The Smile Rooms
Join in the fun at our 2nd Santa Run
Sunday 30th November 2014
3pm Malton Market
There are 3 races for different
age groups, 4 to 8 years old, 9 to
13 years old and over 14s to
adults.
Entry forms available from RSF
(can be posted or emailed to
you) or Yorkshire Building Society
in Malton.
Inside this issue
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David Brewster
RSF Fundraising
RSF Activities
News
News
Yorkshire Wolds Cycle Challenge
Dates & Events
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David Brewster
Keeping a charity afloat in this economic climate is challenging to say the least. The fact that
we have been so successful in doing this is largely down to you, although Lisa, Rob and I will
take some of the credit with our funding activities. Your stories have inspired so many local
people to undertake extreme activities and fundraisers in the name of Ryedale Special Families. You yourselves have attended our fundraisers in considerable numbers and have helped
swell the coffers that way.
Obviously all this buttering up is leading to asking you for more help, but this time it does not
involve money changing hands, cycling ridiculous distances or buying kitchen equipment. We
need you to vote for us. One of our parents is a customer of the insurance company Engage
Mutual and he has nominated RSF for a Community Award of £5,000. If we are successful in
this bid we will be able to continue to provide short breaks from parents caring responsibilities, particularly during the stressful holiday periods. Nominations close in mid- October, so
from later this month you can vote for our Community Project on www.engagemutual.com/
foundation. Looking at last year’s successful projects we will need at least 1000 votes, so the
challenge we are giving to your family is not only to vote yourself but to get 10 other people
to vote for us. So it’s now in your hands. We will email you later this month when we know
the vote has started. You may not have had the chance to vote on Scottish independence but
you can vote to reduce the stress in many Ryedale family’s lives.
One of our new projects this year has been the development of the Over 18’s Group. Originally the Youth Group was for 13 to 23 year olds, but such was the demand for places and
need to make it more age appropriate, we have created a new group for the Over 18’s. The
young people are planning their activities and have decided to go London in March. They
have organised their own fundraising for this trip, including a Pampered Chef evening. I have
yet to break the news to my wife as to how much I spent that night, which on its own should
bring the London trip a lot closer. However, in addition we have recently heard that we have
been successful in a bid for £10,000 from the County Councils Innovations Fund, which will
insure the group’s future for the next year. Bids such as these are another way in which we
are able to balance the RSF budget.
The other major contribution to our funds is the money we earn from contracts with both
Children’s and Adult Services of North Yorkshire County Council. This area of work is getting
more competitive and we may have to tender for more of our respite work in future. However, we get a good write up from parents about this work and that helps to make funding
more secure. For the first time, we recently tendered for national funding through the Council
for Disabled Children. This was a partnership bid we made with the North Yorkshire and York
Forum, Harrogate Carers Resource and the CAB. It was for the provision of Independent Parental Supporters to help parents with the process of converting Educational Statements to
the new Education, Health and Care Plans. Unfortunately, we were not successful with this
bid and the contract has gone to a national organisation called Core Assets, which won the
contract for 28 local authority areas. When I have more details about how they propose to
deliver this service I will let you know as many of you will be interested in this support, if you
child currently has a statement.
If you want to find out more about the finances of RSF then come to the AGM on November
23rd when our accountant will be making a short presentation and your children can enjoy
the roller disco downstairs.
David
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RSF fundraising
Many thanks for the generous donations we
received over the last few months.
RSF would like to thank the following
for their fund-raising efforts
Great North Run 2014

Individual donations of £392

The Family Support Group raised £76 at Malton
Show

Settrington School raised £33

The Radiology Dept. at Scarborough Hospital continues to sell second-hand books raising £45

B & F Potatoes sent a donation of £50

A raffle at the Bon Giovi concert raised £75

Ampleforth Village Hall collected £100 in memory of
Andrew Humphrey

Pickering Experimental Engineering & Model Society
raised £2,300 for RSF at the Garden Party of President Mike and Pat Sayers
A lovely sunny day on Sunday 7th September saw a team of 4 RSF runners enter the
Great North Run.
Many thanks to Tim Fisher, Anneka Rogers,
Sue Lakin, and Natalie Wilson for their support, they raised £940 between them!
200 Club Results
June Draw
1st
. . Stuart Davison
nd
2
. . Ruth Aber
3rd
. . John Hartup
July Draw
1st
. . S Davison
nd
2
. . Henry Wright
3rd
. . J Hartup
August Draw
1st
. . Ruth Aber
2nd
. . J R Hutton
rd
3
. . M Sigsworth
Contact RSF if you would like a ticket
for the 200 club

Jones Partnership donated £100

Pickering Running Club donated £14

RSF Collection Boxes raised £166
Many thanks to all for supporting our work donations both small and large are
hugely appreciated
Well done to the RSF Over 18 group who held a
Pampered Chef party on Saturday 20th September.
The evening included a cooking challenge between
two teams to make ham and cheese puffs.
The members did an amazing job with a raffle and
games and raised £190.
Many thanks to the organiser—you can find her on
facebook—Trudi Woodhead at The Pampered Chef
The Over 18s are raising money for future activities
including a 2 night trip to London next year.
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RSF Activities
RSF Family Christmas
Get Together
Saturday 13th December
4.30 to 7pm
Atmosphere, Pickering
RSF AGM & Family Fun Day
Sunday 23rd November
1.30pm to 3.30pm
Pickering Leisure Centre
Our AGM combines with a family fun session at the Leisure Centre.
Join us for an informal family party at the
Youth Centre in Pickering.
The big bouncy castle and soft play area
is available, followed by roller disco.
This will follow the family swim session at
Pickering pool.
Some staff support is available for those
parents who would like to attend the AGM
meeting, please book your place on the
enclosed form.
There will be
food, music and
games—all are
welcome.
The RSF minibus was launched at our 2012 AGM
Now That’s What I Call
a Christmas Show!
Sunday 14th December
Milton Rooms, Malton
An action packed variety show full of Christmas
spirit, with choral music, song, dance, magic and
comedy!
Follow RSF on Facebook!
www.facebook.com/RSF
for general news and updates
Line up currently includes:
 Prima Vocal Ensemble
 Kirkham Henry Performing Arts
 Josh Benson, Magician
 David Swann
 Sarah Dean “The Incredible String Blonde”!
 Wayne Biggin, comedian and mc!
www.facebook.com/rsffamilies
for our Family Support Group
news
www.facebook.com/
RSF200Club
For our 200 Club news
Tickets for this amazing show are just £10.00
will be on sale from October 13th from the Milton
Rooms box office, tel: 01653 696240
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News
Qualified swimming teaching coach
Are you interested in
conductive education?
Peter Walker
Conductive education is a system of rehabilitation for people with neurological disorders such
as cerebral palsy, Parkinson's disease, multiple
sclerosis and those who have suffered strokes or
head injuries.
Over thirty years experience in
swimming teaching for
all ages and abilities
DBS checked
This therapy aims to improve mobility, develop
stamina and help with daily living skills.
For further information please
contact me on 07989 050072
01653 691760
[email protected]
RSF can put you in touch with a parent who is
interested in having conductive education sessions available in Ryedale.
Please contact the office for more information or
fill in the reply sheet enclosed with this newsletter.
Family Support Group
The Family Support Group is planning 2 sessions during the half term and Christmas holidays.
Friday 31st October, 10am to 2pm, Hallowe’en crafts at Ebberston Cricket Club
Tuesday 23rd December, 10am to 2pm, Christmas party at Friends Meeting House,
Pickering
These days are for parents and children to attend together, there will be crafts, games
and lunch (please bring a contribution).
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News
RSF Youth group
Ages 13 to 18
RCT Will Week
Ryedale Special Families is part of Ryedale
Charities Together, a partnership of local
charities who deliver a diverse range of essential services to Ryedale people in need.
RCT also includes;

Acorn Community Care

Next Steps Mental Health Resource Centre

Helmsley Walled Garden

Ryedale Carers Support

Ryedale Community Transport

Sight Support Ryedale
The Youth Group is one of RSF’s longest
running social groups. It is based in Atmosphere Youth Centre in Pickering and
runs on Thursday evening between 6.30
and 8.30pm.
The group has regular activities and is a
great place to meet socially and make
friends. The Youth Group has longer activity sessions in the Easter and summer
school holidays.
We have some spaces at the group. If
your son or daughter is within this age
group—or approaching 13 years, please
get in touch with the office, or fill in the
reply sheet.
You can support all these charities by taking
part in Ryedale Charities Together Will Week
From 20th to 24th October local solicitors
will give their services FREE if you make an
appointment to either make a new will or
update an existing one and give a donation
to RCT.
Accessible transport may be available to
the group, please ask us!
RSF Xmas Office Hours
Monday 22nd December
9am to 5pm
Tuesday 23rd December
9am to 5pm
Participating Solicitors
Wednesday 24th December
9am to 3pm
Pearsons & Ward Solicitors—01653 692247
Thursday 25th December
office closed
Friday 26th December
office closed
Monday 29th December
10am to 3pm
Tuesday 30th December
10am to 3pm
Wednesday 31st December
10am to 3pm
Mitchells Solicitors—01904 623751
Thursday 1st January
office closed
Contact Philip Chapman
Friday 2nd January
10am to 3pm
Contact Emma Elwess
Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors—01653 600070
Contact Jennie Bartram
Ellis Lakin & Co—01751 472121
Please leave a message on the answerphone
Contact John Ellis
over this period, we will return any messages.
North Yorkshire Law—01723 360001
Contact Anna Molton
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YWCC 2014
Many thanks to all the organisers, sponsors, marshals and of course—cyclists, who took part
in our Yorkshire Wolds Cycle Challenge on 12th & 13th July—it was an amazing weekend!
The 158 cyclists set off from Norton College on the 2 cay challenge to cycle 144 miles of the Yorkshire Wolds Cycle Route—
this year we did it anti-clockwise for the first time. There
were refreshment stops at Thixendale Village Hall and The
Tiger Inn, North Newbould and the sun shone. The halfway
point is at Hutton Cranswick Sports Field and it is here that
cyclists rest up for the evening and camp overnight. The
Hutton Cranswick volunteers provided an amazing BBQ, there
was a bar on hand and live music from the Nick Rooke band.
The following morning another 72 miles were tackled taking
in Bridlington, Hunmanby and Sledmere before arriving back
at Norton College. This time the weather was not so good—a
few showers cooled everyone down in the morning. More
refreshments (and shelter) was provided at the Forge Inn,
Sewerby and Butterwick Farm Shop.
This year the event was recognised by British Cycling as one
of their Sportif events, which attracted cyclists from further
afield. A large team of 17 entered from Rillington based Ellis
Patents and we had our first tandem.
Many thanks to our sponsors, Bannisters Farm Potatoes, Big
Bear Bikes, Escada Systems, Inntravel and Wold Top Brewery,
as well as Karro Foods for helping us with the supply of various meats for the BBQ.
This is our 4th running of the event, something we never expected to grow as it has since the first event with its 63 riders. We really feel we’ve established something special within
the local cycling calendar and already can’t wait for our 5th
anniversary event on 11th & 12th July 2015!
This years event raised around £14,000 for RSF—this helps
fund our ongoing work in providing care and support to over
400 families throughout Ryedale, who have children with disabilities or special needs.
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RSF Forthcoming Events
Dates
&
Events
Ryedale
Special
Families
121 Town Street
Old Malton
North Yorkshire
YO17 7HD
01653 699000
[email protected]
www.ryedalespecialfamilies.org.uk
Supporting families of
children with disabilities and special needs
Office hours
9am - 5pm
Registered Charity
No.1069586
Supported by
The Tudor Trust
BBC Children In Need
Swimming Sessions
All sessions are at Ryedale Pool, Pickering
Saturday 18th October
3.30pm—4.30pm
Saturday 15th November
3.30pm—4.30pm
Saturday 13th December
3.30pm—4.30pm
Adults £1.50, Children £1.00 per session
Family Support Group
121 Town Street, Old Malton
Tuesday 7th October, 10am to 12 noon and fortnightly after
In the school holidays…
Friday 31st October, 10am to 2pm, Hallowe’en crafts at
Ebberston Cricket Club
Tuesday 23rd December, 10am to 2pm, Christmas party at
Friends Meeting House, Pickering
Parent social outings
Monday 3rd November, 6pm, meal at The Derwent Arms,
Norton
Monday 1st December, 6pm meal at Ming Jan Chinese, Norton
North York Moors Train Trip
Sunday 19th October, Pickering
Sorry, this event is full
RSF AGM & Family Fun Day
Sunday 23rd November
See page 4 for details
Santa Fun Run
Sunday 30th November, Malton Market Place
See front page for details
Family Christmas Get Together
Saturday 13th December, Atmosphere, Pickering
See page 4 for details
RSF Christmas Variety Show
Sunday 14th December, The Milton Rooms, Malton
Tickets available from the Milton Rooms, £10.00
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this newsletter.
However, Ryedale Special Families can accept no liability for any matters in any way
connected or arising out of this information. No recommendation is implied by the insertion of such information.
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