ISSUE 80 NEWSLETTER Telephone (01429) 863766 109 Park Road, Hartlepool. TS26 9HR Website: www.hsnsg.org.uk email: info@hsnsg.org.uk MAY See newsletter no. 79 for your half term whit trips. JUNE 9 & 10 A Tale As Old As Time - starring Constellation & Friends see over for details 22 Film night over 13 years. 24 Afternoon Tea with a Twist see core fundraising pages. JULY 22 Walking With Dinosaurs Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle MONIES DUE 24 26 Summer Scheme some changes further details over page. 31 Summer Scheme AUGUST 1 2 Summer Scheme 7 9 Summer Scheme UNDER 18 s Application form enclosed Must be returned by Tues 12th June 2018 IMPORTANT Over 18 s Forms available in office. SIBLINGS Forms available in office SEPTEMBER 1 Madagascar Sunderland Empire Theatre, Matinée. 18 Members meeting 6pm resource centre. MAY2018 Our trustees are made up of 6 parents and 2 volunteers some of who have just joined the team giving up their time Voluntarily. In their already busy lives. Their aim is to help make services better and further the groups developments. So that your children young adults and your family can participate and enjoy the many activities on offer. We would welcome your support. 22 The Play that goes Wrong, Billingham Forum 2.30pm show BOOK NOW! DECEMBER 28 Aladdin Chrismas Pantomime, Darlington Hippodrome 2pm BOOK NOW! WEBSITE Brand new funky website now live same contact details easily understood and accessible, comments and new ideas will be welcome we hope you all like it. http://hsnsg.org.uk/ PRIVACY POLICY Hartlepool Special Needs Support Group privacy policy will be available via e-mail or paper copy on request you can also view at the resource centre. Our promise to you is in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation 2018.
CONSTELLATION & FRIENDS PERFORM A Tale As Old As Time Saturday 9th June 6pm Sunday 10th June 2pm Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre Tickets 10 each MEMBERS, FAMILY, FRIENDS AND CORE FUNDRAISING GROUP EVENTS, DONATIONS ETC 25.60 Kai Marsh Family Grandma CHRISTMAS JUMPER DAY 150.00 Clavering School WEAR RED DAY 82.70 Waltons Clark Whitehill Accountants TRAINING INFORMATION NOTICE BOARD Family Sign Language 4-6pm Thursdays St. Hild s Church of England School Learn Makaton sign & symbols used in schools. QNUK Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF) - delivered over one day. For more details on these courses contact Julie Fletcher 01429 273041 ************ Tennis for players with Down s Syndrome Eldon Grove Tennis Club Friday evenings 6 7pm 3 for juniors and 5 for adults per session. Meet at clubhouse opposite Eldon Grove Academy. All equipment provided, the sessions will not run if the weather is unsuitable. Coach Vicky Evans LTA Level 3 Coach Tel 07739160580 or e-mail: smashingcoaching@outlook.com; Rotary Northern Games for the Disabled - July 8th 2018 if you are interested in sport and would like to be involved in competing in various games please contact Chris Humphries 07725360111
NOTICE BOARD (cont) Multi-Sensory Room resource centre encourages rhythmic movement and dancing whilst listening to various types of sounds, learning choices, differences and relaxing space can be used to help reduce agitation and anxiety, engage and delight user, stimulate reaction and encourage communication. The room is available for use by:- All Hartlepool Special Needs Support group members and non-members Associated organisation, education, health or social care Non-members within Hartlepool Special Needs Support group remit. ***** Summer Scheme This year we will be based at home base High Tunstall School using the main building and hydrotherapy swimming in block D. Our programme of activities will include outside play, bicycles, bouncy castles, crafts, entertainers, ice cream and swimming, meeting your friends and having fun a safe environment. Entrance car park opposite Swimming Main Hall
JOB VACANCIES 21 year old young man with jolly personality living in Hartlepool requires PA to help him participate in activities outside of his own home and provide personal care. Experience of complex needs and epilepsy essential. Home owner with own car preferred. Up to 6 hours a week term time and 9 hours a week in holidays, both flexible and daytime. 9 per hour - please contact office (01429) 863766 for further information. Hartlepool Special Needs Support Group Support & Care Support and Care Staff Paid Staff or Volunteer 7.00 7.83 Total 9 days, 5.5hrs per day - Plus induction day For the purpose of this document children and vulnerable young adults will be defined as members Hartlepool Special Needs Support Group is a charity that supports its members who have various disabilities and complex needs and their families and carers. We are looking to appoint caring and enthusiastic support and care staff to work during our 3 week summer program. We are looking to recruit both paid staff and volunteers to support our members with additional and complex needs in a fun environment including swimming, games, group activities and outdoor play. Applicants must be over 18 years of age, honest, caring and strongly motivated. Must be available to work 10am-3.30pm -Mon 23rd July Induction day. Tue 24th, Wed 25th, Thur 26th, Tue 31st July Wed 1st, Thur 2nd, Tue 7th, Wed, 8th, Thur 9th August. To apply please send the following:- Covering letter of application CV (Curriculum Vitae) Two references from pervious/current employer, character or academic reference. These references must be acquired by the applicant due to the short term employment. Do not hold onto application if awaiting these, just let us know in your letter of application. Enhanced DBS Disclosure barring Service. Must still be valid with remaining 6 months - (Can start procedure after your application, if you do not presently have one). Hartlepool Special Needs Support Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its members and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please send applications to: Mrs P Allison - Manager, Hartlepool Special Needs Support Group, Resource Centre, 109 Park Road, Hartlepool, TS26 9HR, Tel: (01429) 863766 E-Mail - info@hsnsg.org.uk; Closing Date: Monday 18th June 2018 If you require any further information please contact office at resource centre.
Core Fundraising Group Come along to our afternoon tea with a twist, enjoy a fun filled afternoon with live entertainment and a Great British Bake Off Competition... Do you have what it takes to bake? Enter our competition on the day to see if you will be crowned our winner! Tickets 7.50 available from the office Christmas Shopping Extravaganza Saturday 24th November 11:00am to 4:00pm AVenue, Lauder St, Hartlepool, TS24 8AH STALLS AVAILABLE TO BOOK 2018 Marks our 3rd year for our Christmas Shopping Event at AVenue, each year we continue to raise our groups profile and also raise a great amount of money for our Charity, its wonderful to see how busy AVenue gets throughout the day, great to see all the wonderful stalls and also hear the singers and choirs performing. www.hsnsg.org.uk/shopping We have a team of runners who have agreed to participate in the worlds greatest half marathon. We have a team sponsor form placed in the office if you would like to support this event. Individuals also have their own or go to My Donate online. https://mydonate.bt.com/events/hsnsggnrun18