Mens update.....

The mens group met on a glorious Saturday on 22nd May 2010.

A very satisfactory and enjoyable first get together of Dad's, Grandads and male Carers of children with difficulties or disabilities who live in Gateshead.

We will be getting together again on:

Saturday 4th September 2010 - 1pm to 3pm

Saturday 11th December 2010 - 1pm to 3pm

Saturday 5th March 2011- 1pm to 3pm

It has not been decided as yet where we will be meeting as we would like to encourage more people to be involved and incorporate more people's views and needs in planning the get together.

If you would like to come along and be involved please contact Margaret our Parent Participation Officer on 0191 4335146 or email info@aiminghighgateshead.org

Active Kidz is a fully inclusive activity scheme for all children and young people aged 5-19 years. A wide range of fun filled and challenging activites are available and include arts, crafts, games, dance, sport and much, much more.

For further details please contact 0191 433 7117 or visit www.gateshead.gov.uk/play

Please see below a copy of the Active Kidz flyer which has further details.

Active_Kidz_ Summer_Flyer_2010[FINAL].pdf

Gateshead Toy Library is a community resource to improve play facilities for children and families in Gateshead.

From September there will be a library outreach session at Tyne View Centre on:

23rd September 2010, 10am-12pm
28th October 2010, 10am-12pm
25th November, 10am-12pm

Just order the toys you would like to hire and we'll bring them along for you.

The sensory room and chill out room is also available at this time for you to use!

For further details please contact 0191 433 5055

Gateshead's Aiming High for Disabled Children summer newsletter is here with information about what activities are available during the summer holidays and also a Kidzone page for young people.

Please see attached newsletter below:

AH News 4June10.pdf

Kidzone news.pdf

WhatsOn JulyAug.pdf

The theme for this years' event is 'A life of my own'

Thursday 17th June 2pm-4.30pm
Please join us for Strawberry Cream Tea, Holistic therapies, benefits advice and signposting.Come along to: The Old School, Highfield, Rowlands Giil.

Everyone is welcome....Bring your friends and neighbours too!

Come along and join in with rhymes and songs!

Every Tuesday
10.30am-11am
Dunston Library, Gateshead

This session is free. All under 4's welcome.

For more information contact Dunston Library on 0191 433 5690

Lets Start Learning is a new group for pre -school children with additional needs and their carers running at Chowdene Children's Centre on a Wednesday mornings in term time from 10am-11.30am.

Dates for the summer term sessions are:

· 9th June

· 16th June

· 23rd June

· 30th June

· 7th July

· 14th July

For more infomation please contact Chowdene Children's Centre on 0191 433 5050.

Put on your wellies, old clothes and get stuck in. An opportunity for young people to help on the farm.

Saturday 19th June and Saturday 17th July 2010
10am-12pm
Bill Quay Farm, Gateshead
Ages 8 - 16 years

Cost: £1. Limited places, book in advance
Contact: 0191 433 5780

Saturday 12th June 2010
(9.30am - 3.30pm)
St James' Park
Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Families and Friends caring for people receiving Trust services for Mental Health, Learning disabilities, Specialist & Neuro-disability Services and invited to a Review of the Carers Charter - "written by carers for carers".

If you would like to attend contact the "NTW Patient and Carer Involvement Team" St Georges Park, Morpeth NE61 2NU

Bobby Pattinson and friends
Thursday 20th May 2010 at 7.30pm
Hill Top School, Gateshead

Tickets available from Hill Top School
Tel: 0191 469 2462
Pre booked tickets - £8 each
On the door tickets - £10 each

Proceeds in aid of Hill Top School's bid for status in the Arts