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Volume 3, Issue 4 May 2011
Indigo Kids
Newsletter.
Free spirits in a challenging world.
Indigo Kids is a support group for children with autism or social an communication difficulties, their parents and siblings. Our aim is to educate others about autism and increase social awareness. To enhance the lives of our children and increase the amount of activities that they can participate in. To be a welcome place for parents to relax and meet other parents with similar issues. To become part of the local community and join with other groups alike covering the Counties of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
The ARC - Autism Resource Centre. We have opened our doors at the ARC ( Autism Resource Centre), 21st March 2011. Opening hours are 10am—2pm, Monday to Friday except Bank Holidays. We will be open other times if we have specific training events or kids activities. PPS drop—in starts 16th May 10am— 12noon.
We have a parents sitting area and training area as well as activity areas for the kids.
Your child does not need to have a diagnosis to attend.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Dr Wendy Lawson
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World Autism Day
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Robin Hood Camp
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Funfair
3
Parent Training
3
World Autism (cont’d)
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Bestwood Conference
4
Some up and coming events. We have a visit to Robin Hood Camp Tuesday 17th May 10.30am if anyone wants to have a look. We will be getting free tickets for a Notts County match next season details to follow.
Some of our mums are off on a night out to Jongleurs 27th May, for a meal and the comedy show. If anyone wants to join us it is £17 including meal, and we need payment to book.
We will be doing a chick flick night at the ARC, bring bottle, first movie is Temple Grandin. Time: 7-9pm date: Friday 6th May.
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Dr. Wendy Lawson
BSS. Bsw(Hons) GDip(PsychStud) GDip(Psych) PhD(MAPS)
Wendy Lawson has Autistic Spectrum Disorder. However, Wendy has graduated, over time, from being a child considered to be intellectually disabled and ‘almost incapable of doing as she is told’ ( as one school report stated) to a mum of four children with five university degrees. She now operates her own business and travels the world speaking about autism. As well as running training programs for those wanting to understand autism better, Wendy s a poet and a writer who possesses a real passion for words. Wendy is from Australia.
Saturday 9th April Wendy did a talk at Arnold Hill Primary School. Some of our parents received free tickets to attend. Those that attended found it hugely informative and that a follow up event is to happen on 20th September , free for parents and £15 for professionals, venue to be confirmed and put on by You Training. All inquires to Indigo Kids if anyone is interested.
World Autism Day Event success - 2nd April 2011 The World Autism Day Event was a fantastic success, with lots of people coming through the doors throughout the event. There was over £500 raised and Indigo Kids would like to thank everyone involved and for all the donations. Thank you also to all the professionals for taking the time to come along and offer advice to all the parents and families that attended.
Glyn Connolly & Aiming High for Disabled Children Derek Chambers Mijde Ezzat—Violin Solo The FA Newark & Sherwood Play Forum Virgin Vie Michael Parker—Hallmark Tina Every—Exquisite Beauty Kerry’s Florist Richard Darrington—Empire Club Notts Rugby Club Notts County Football Club Melanie and Matthew Lawson Trim Craft Hucknall Malcolm Lynch Linda—Tipple & Tape Rachel Grantham—Zumba Lynn Johnson—Johnson’s Catering Equipment
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Total Produce Christine Hayes Jenny Carling
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Robin Hood Camp - July 2011 Indigo Kids have a weekend booked at the Robin Hood Activity Centre, in the heart of Sherwood Forest. It is a hostel style occupancy and outdoor camping with either communal (10 per tent), or take your own tents. Indoor facilities and central heated. Specialist facilities and full access for those with disabilities. Indoor and outdoor activities. Full catering kitchen and two large rooms catering for 25—150 people. The Centre is booked for Friday 15th July
through Sunday 17th July. Inside residential places are limited so its one night per family unless you are camping outside. £3.50 per child plus any catering, linen or activities that may be required. If you do not wish to stay overnight you can come along during the day. We are hoping to have a bouncy castle, camp fire, nature trails and craft sessions as well as a movie showing, mini
disco (depending on the kids) and wifi available. Contact Emma Hutchinson at Indigo Kids if you are interested in joining us anytime during the weekend as soon as possible whether staying overnight or daytime visit.
Funfair for disabled children August 2011 The freemasons are organising another funfair for disabled children in Nottingham. It will take place Wednesday August 24th. More details to follow, but some of Indigo Kids went along last year and had a fantastic time, they can’t wait
until August! The rides are safe and
to exit or slowed down. If parents don’t like rides there are volunteers to ride with the kids. It is well organised and a great afternoon.
if any of the kids have a problem then the ride is stopped to allow them
Parent Training at The ARC ~ SUMMER TERM. There will be a training course at The ARC, during the summer term. It will be aimed at parents/carers. Dates: Tuesdays May 17th, 24th June 7th 14th The training is titled ‘Your Confident Self’ and the first session is 12.30pm—2pm the other 3 sessions will be 10am—12.30pm. If you would like to join us contact us at : The ARC 0115 952 5141.
Indigo Kids
Thursday coffee mornings:
9.30am—11.30am
The ARC 95-97 Annesley Road Hucknall Notts NG15 7DR
Held at The ARC, 95-97 Annesley Road, Hucknall. May 5th, 19th June 9th, 23rd July 7th, 21st
Phone: 0115 952 5141 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.indigokids.org.uk
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Youth Club Wednesdays
6.00pm-8.00pm
Held at High Leys Children’s Centre, Hucknall May 11th, 18th, 25th Free Spirits in a Challenging World.
NONE June 1st June 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th July 6th, 13th, 20th.
World Autism Day
- Thank you.
Stella Redmile for your great organisation and good walking shoes. Callum Abbiss for your patience sorry we didn’t get to hear your vocal skills due to technical issues but next year you are first on the list. Pauline and Margaret. Eleanor for the donation of the bike. Macauley Hucknall Leisure Centre
Inclusion Conference. March 31st 2011, Inclusion services hosted their annual conference at Bestwood Lodge. Some of the parents from Indigo Kids attended. It was an informative day and there were a couple of the workshops that particularly interested our mums. The speaker on Behaviour was engaging and informative.
Professionals & Others NORSACA NAS Parent Partnerships SMILE Polish Outreach Flexible Solutions Reach House Rainbow Horses TTS Inclusion Support
