CONTACT: [email protected] 1 THE NEWSLETTER FOR LEWISHAM DADS AND MALE CARERS February 2011 Issue 5 FIGVINE IT’S FUN DAY AND CONFERENCE TIME! DON’T MISS IT! SATURDAY 5 TH MARCH Make sure you don’t miss out on attending our annual Dads Conference and Funday. It will be a great day with lots of activities and information for fathers, male carers and their families. If you want to find out any information about the day then you can call Tim on 07947 475 064. Information posters are on page 7 and 8 Here’s how the day will work. The event is split into two parts. The morning session runs from 9.30am to 12 noon and is aimed at practitioners working with fathers and for fathers and male carers who are interested in issues around being a dad and children’s services. Lunch is provided for those that attend the morning session. If you are a practitioner there is a small charge. More information is available inside this newsletter. If you are a interested father or male carer the event is free. You need to book for the morning. The afternoon session is the fun day with lots of information and activities. If you have never come before then please come along and bring the whole family. There is no need to book for the afternoon session. There is more information inside this newsletter on page 7 and 8 explaining what’s on and the address details, but please get in touch if you have any questions.. In this issue: Dads Update 2 Regular Services 5 Horniman Dad’s Group 6 Conference Poster 7 Fun Day Poster 8 ASD Conference Poster 9 Produced by the Pre-school Learning Alliance
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CONTACT: [email protected] 1
THE NEWSLETTER FOR LEWISHAM DADS AND MALE CARERS
February 2011
Issue 5
FIGVINE
IT’S FUN DAY AND CONFERENCE TIME!
DON’T MISS IT!
SATURDAY 5TH
MARCH
Make sure you don’t miss out on attending our annual Dads Conference and Funday. It will be a great day with lots of activities and information for fathers, male carers and their families. If you want to find out any information about the day then you can call Tim on 07947 475 064. Information posters are on page 7 and 8
Here’s how the day will work. The event is split into two parts. The morning session runs from 9.30am to 12 noon and is aimed at practitioners working with fathers and for fathers and male carers who are interested in issues around being a dad and children’s services. Lunch is provided for those that attend the morning session. If you are a practitioner there is a small charge. More information is available inside this newsletter. If you are a interested father or male carer the event is free. You need to book for the morning.
The afternoon session is the fun day with lots of information and activities. If you have never come before then please come along and bring the whole family. There is no need to book for the afternoon session.
There is more information inside this newsletter on page 7 and 8 explaining what’s on and the address details, but please get in touch if you have any questions..
In this issue:
Dads Update 2
Regular Services 5
Horniman Dad’s Group 6
Conference Poster 7
Fun Day Poster 8
ASD Conference Poster 9
Produced by the Pre-school
Learning Alliance
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Dads Cycling Group Christmas Event
The dads cycling group held a fun afternoon ride and celebration in Ladywell Park in December. The group is made up of dads and male carers across Lewisham who love cycling and want to get their children and family involved. It was attended by Santa himself riding a Transport for London ‘Boris Bike’. The event was full of races, slalom rides, games and lots of yummy healthy food. The group also arranged for lots of safety equipment for the children donated by Lewisham Council. They received reflective bags, water bottles, lights, maps and safety information. The dads cycle group meets every term and plans rides on a monthly basis. One month will be a ride just for dads and male carers and the next month will be for the whole family. They are also planning longer rides for fathers such as a London to Paris ride this summer. Fathers and male carers can dip in and out of activities and attend when they can on the rides that suit them. If you would like to get involved with this friendly group and get fit and enjoy great company then contact Mike at [email protected] Rangefield Dads Trip to Godstone Farm
The dads of Rangefield School took their children on a trip to Godstone Farm. It was an icy day and lots of the animals were huddled inside, but the dads managed to make the most of it. More activities are planned for the future. Contact Tim on [email protected]
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Write Away Project This is a borough wide project that has been put on by Lewisham Libraries, Children’s Centres and the Pre-school Learning Alliance. It is made up of a set of 4 workshops on Saturday mornings that children and dads attend at a local library. So far successful projects have taken place at Manor House Library and Forest Hill Library. During the time they have fun with literacy and even manage to write a story. This is published on the web so the children can see it at home or school. The project is delivered by a local author Loretta De Souza who is a children’s author and has written a book called Sonny the Sea Tractor. We are hoping to repeat the sets of workshops across different libraries in Lewisham in the future so if you are interested keep an eye out in future newsletters. Loretta will also be at the Dads Conference and Fun Day in March, where she will be reading her book, so look out for her there.
Fairlawn School Rocket Day Fairlawn School had a Saturday Rocket Day where the dads and children built rockets together and launched them in their school playground. The school has regular dads’ breakfasts and is currently developing activities for dads and children outside of the school day. Contact Tim on [email protected]
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Lucas Vale Circus Skills Dads and children from Lucas Vale School had a fantastic evening of circus skills. The workshop, delivered by a father, showed the basics of circus skills including plate spinning, juggling, unicycling and balance. Practising circus skills develops the children’s confidence and motor skills and is a great way of dads and children learning something together. There are often opportunities to join in with a school circus skills workshop so if you and your child are interested then get in touch using the email at the bottom of the page.
First Aid for Dads
14 dads took part in a borough wide project to raise the skills of fathers in First Aid for their children. Quaggy Children’s Centre hosted a 3 week certificated course covering the basics in first aid. Knowing a few simple first aid techniques really can save a child’s life and deal with accidents that can happen. We plan to hold another dads first aid course in the spring term, so if you are interested in attending then get in touch. The course is held on a weekday evening over 3 weeks, which means that dads who are working can hopefully
attend too.
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There are a variety of activities going on for fathers across Lewisham. Ranging from Stay and Play sessions where you can bring your child, meet other dads and enjoy the toys and activities provided to clubs and activities run on a regular basis.
Lee Manor
Children’s Centre Under 5’s Stay and Play
Monday 9.30am to 11.30am Longhurst Rd, Lewisham, SE13 5LS
Hatcham Oak
Children’s Centre Under 5’s Stay and Play
Tuesday 9.30am to 11.30am 29 Wallbutton Rd, Brockley SE4 2NX
Contact Shereine on: 07525 401 260
Bellingham Dads
Under 5’s Saturday Session 10.00 am to 12 noon
Fun, craft activity and play session held on the last Saturday of every month
109 Randlesdown Rd, Bellingham, Catford SE6.
Contact Lyndsey on: 07525 671 330
Tuesdads Dads Group
Last Tuesday of the month 6.30pm to 8pm
Activites and fun for Dads and children of any age
Limelight Family Learning Centre, Castillon Rd, SE6 1QD
Contact Tim on: 07947 475 064
Woodpecker Dads Stay and Play
Under 5’s Saturday Session 10.00 am to 12 noon
Meet other dads and use the centre’s resources
Contact Darna on: 020 8694 9557
Dads and Dads to Be Group
Children’s Centre organised session run by staff for new dads and dads to be. A variety of courses, information sessions and support offered. Held on the last Thursday every month between 6.30pm and 8.00pm at Quaggy Children’s Centre, Lewisham SE13 7QZ Contact Tim on: 07947 475 064
Dads Cycling Club
Monthly rides for dads and the whole family. For more information contact Mike at [email protected]
Dads Climbing Club
Climbing for dads and children and the chance of free training. Meet the first Monday evening of the month at 7.30pm at The Reach Climbing Centre in Woolwich. For more information contact Tim 07947 475 064
Lee Manor Stay and
Play
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Dads in the Museum
Horniman Museum hosts a fantastic morning for fathers and children held every half term. The next event takes place on Saturday 26th February between 10.30am and 12.30 pm. It really is a fantastic opportunity to use your local museum and to interact with the things on display. You will get the opportunity to see behind the scenes, handle objects in their hands on base and enjoy a fabulous craft activity together. By going along to the museum you give your child a unique experience that raises their knowledge and understanding of the world. The morning is also fun and you get the opportunity to meet other fathers and children. If you would like to come along of have a question about the event then the details are listed below or you can visit the museum website at www.horniman.ac.uk/events/dads_group
Horniman Dads Group
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