+ Whitby Hidden Impairments Support and Help Group Comments from the Chair—Vicky Millson May 2015 WHISH working in partnership We have a number of different activities coming up over May & June - Dr Watson from Scarborough will be delivering a WHISH session in Whitby on identifying anxiety & depression symptoms in young people. We are taking part in a CAVCA meet & greet event with other local organisations at Sneaton Castle, an SEN day at Caedmon College, and the NYPACT conference. These activities will raise awareness about our services within the wider community and offer support to more parents and carers of children with hidden impairments. We have an ongoing need to raise funds to support all of our activities. We have a couple of fundraising opportunities with which we need your help. During May we have the opportunity to match fund up to £500 via localgiving – details below, and on 13th June we are at Sainsbury’s Whitby as part of Carers Week, for which we need some member volunteers. We need your support in terms of both time and money, I urge you all to give whatever you can, to enable WHISH to continue to support your family. Vicky Localgiving match fund offers £500 to WHISH Match fund donation conditions: Each donation made to WHISH through Localgiving between Thursday the 14th May at 10am and Thursday the 28th of May at 4pm will be matched by up to £50. To donate, please go to www.localgiving.com and choose WHISH. If you have any difficulty doing this, please contact a committee member, who will be able to help you. WHISH can receive a maximum of £500 of the total match fund. Once all the match fund has been allocated, no more donations will be matched, so if you are able to donate, please do it as soon as possible after the start time. Scarborough DAG – Health and Wellbeing event Following the successful Disability Awareness Day in 2014, everyone is welcome to Scarborough Disablement Action Group’s Health and Wellbeing event on Wednesday 3rd June from 11.30am – 2.30pm at The Street Community Centre, Scarborough To mark this important day, the event is aimed around Mental Health and promoting good emotional health and well-being. Activities on the day will include: • Useful information from local Mental Health & Well-being services • Information on local volunteer opportunities • Creative workshops, and music from Scarborough Twilight Singers This is an opportunity for individuals to see what is on offer to them. Further information from Scarborough DAG on 01723 480029 or email [email protected] TOMBOLA at SAINSBURY’S 13th June Advance notice for everyone – WHISH will be fundraising at Sainsbury’s on Saturday 13th June. Please can every family volunteer an hour on the stand, or provide a tombola prize. These can be dropped of at the WHISH office, or given to any committee member, thanks. WHISH Session on anxiety Dr Neville Watson, will lead a session on how to spot anxiety and depression in children and young people with autism. To be held at Caedmon College, Normanby site, Prospect Hill, Whitby, on Monday 11th May from 10am – 12, refreshments available from 9.30. Please let Yvonne know if you would like to attend, or receive documentation from the session COMMUNICATION PACK AVAILABLE FOR LOAN Please contact Yvonne if you would like to borrow the ASD Visual aids communication pack. WHISH ACTIVITIES Riding at Borrowby Equestrian Centre Every Saturday 1 - 2 p.m. or other days / times upon request, booking required Hats provided, all abilities catered for. Tuesday 26th May Treasure Hunt 1 – 3 pm Thursday 28th May Fun Day 10 am – 4 pm Call Karen on 01947 840134 / 0754 5259590 www.borrowbyequestriancentre.co.uk Fun sessions at Whitby Leisure Centre A chance to let off steam before school again on Monday! Bouncy castle and lots of games. st th th Sundays 4 – 5.45 p.m. 31 May, 28 June, 26 July Swimming at Whitby Leisure Centre We have sole use of the pool – so the children can swim as much or as little as they like. Parents can join them in the pool, or have a coffee & watch. th th th Sundays 4 – 6 p.m. 10 May, 14 June, 12 July SATURDAY CLUB Every week 10 a.m. – 12 at the Youth Shack No booking needed, just turn up nd th 2 & 30 May – MUSIC, th rd 9 & 23 May - ART Theatre at Whitby Pavilion Magic Mike’s Pirate Adventure Tuesday 26th May 2 pm Please book with Yvonne by 1 pm on 26th More info on www.asdvisualaids.com WHISH committee & contact details: Cinema at Whitby Pavilion th Sunday 24 May 2.30 pm Avengers: Age of Ultron (12a ) Please book with Yvonne by 1 pm on 22nd Laser tag at Minimonsterz, Ruswarp Wednesdays 6.30 – 7.30 20TH May Max 14 places Book with Yvonne by 1pm 19th Vicky Millson, WHISH Chair person 01947 820176 [email protected] Helen Lee, Makaton & coffee mornings 01947 228156 [email protected] Brenda Lyth, Secretary & membership 01947 606112 [email protected] Jenny Mendelsohn 01947 606275 or email: [email protected] Cheryl Newton Fundraising & coffee mornings 01947 825568 [email protected] Judith Owen Treasurer [email protected] Yvonne Harrison, Newsletter, website & outings 01947 841913 [email protected] any general enquiries or questions: email [email protected] COFFEE MORNINGS 10 – 12 noon at Interactive, Skinner Street, Whitby th th th Weds 6 May, Mon 18 May , Weds 10 June, nd th th Mon 22 June , Weds 8 July, Mon 20 July Sainsbury's support our coffee mornings with light refreshments.Cheryl and Jenny hold Coffee Mornings in the Interactive room,. It’s a fantastic way for parents and carers to meet each other and if you need some friendly help or advice, a chat or just a cup of tea/coffee all are made to feel really welcome. Please feel free to pop in - see you there. Siblings are welcome at all WHISH activities. All activities are for WHISH members only
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