June 2019 September 2018 Bulletin Working to improve the quality of life for disabled children, young people and their families in Derby City and Southern Derbyshire O Umbrella Derby and Derbyshire @UmbrellaDerby We are excited to announce a new service that will be starting soon at Umbrella for children/young people from the age of 6-18 years thanks to 2 years of funding from Global’s Make Some Noise (Local radio station funding). The project will provide a range of fun, exciting activities for children and young people, who have Special Educational Needs and/or have a disability but do not meet the high threshold for support services from the local authorities. There will be a range of activities and sessions that will be children and young people led within the community. The aim is to encourage socialisation, empower the young people, broaden horizons, develop independence skills and encourage young people to make informed decisions. Within this exciting new project, we will give young people taster sessions of activities, tailored to their abilities. Unfortunately this project is not suitable for children and young people who require 1:1 or 1:2 supports, help with personal care or transport. The service will be tailored towards children and young people with mild/moderate disabilities and will provide evening and weekend sessions as well as play schemes at accessible venues during school holiday times. 1 If you know of any children, young people and families who may be interested in this new exciting service, or if you couldn’t make our information event on 28th May, please call our Single Point of Access on 01332 785658 and ask for a referral to Becky Owen.
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June 2019
September 2018 Bulletin
Working to improve the quality of life for disabled children, young people and their families in Derby City and Southern Derbyshire
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Umbrella Derby and Derbyshire @UmbrellaDerby
We are excited to announce a new service that will be starting soon at Umbrella for children/young people from the age of 6-18 years thanks to 2 years of funding from Global’s Make Some Noise (Local radio station funding).
The project will provide a range of fun, exciting activities for children and young people, who have Special Educational Needs and/or have a disability but do not meet the high threshold for support services from the local authorities.
There will be a range of activities and sessions that will be children and young people led within the community. The aim is to encourage socialisation, empower the young people, broaden horizons, develop independence skills and encourage young people to make informed decisions. Within this exciting new project, we will give young people taster sessions of activities, tailored to their abilities.
Unfortunately this project is not suitable for children and young people who require 1:1 or 1:2 supports, help with personal care or transport. The service will be tailored towards children and young people with mild/moderate disabilities and will provide evening and weekend sessions as well as play schemes at accessible venues during school holiday times.
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If you know of any children, young people and families who may be interested in this new exciting service, or if you couldn’t make our information event on 28th May, please call our Single Point of Access on 01332 785658 and ask for a referral to Becky Owen.
What’s happening in Children's Services
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The 11-18 year olds come along once a month with Umbrella’s support workers to have lots of fun, building friendships and developing life skills together. The young people have loved taking part in games nights, Star Wars activities, crafts and much more. Last month they all worked as a team to make a delicious curry for their dinner.
Trips
Side by Side Youth Group
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The children love spending time at Umbrella House and develop so much confidence and independence. They have the freedom to explore and choose the activities they take part in throughout the day. The new sensory room is so popular with the children to relax in. They especially enjoy the interactive floor projector. Baking is always a popular activity and the children are making the most from spending time and in newly refurbished kitchen.
What’s happening in Adult Services
TEAM
The INDE group enjoyed a day out on a narrowboat in Nottingham during the Easter holidays. They tried lots of different conservation activities including making bird boxes and litter picking. The young adults attached their bird boxes to the trees along the canal. Everyone enjoyed this activity and we are thankful to say, the group were all very careful with the hammer and no fingers were inured! The young adults even made a couple of extra boxes to hang in Umbrella’s garden.
We also had the opportunity to steer the narrow boat and work the locks which all of the young adults loved to do! Lauren in particular enjoyed showing off her skills when demonstrating how to open the locks. It was such a lovely day out, even the wind and rain didn’t stop us having fun and we are all excited to continue our conservation work on the narrowboats.
The Wednesday group had a lovely day visiting Cycle Derby at Markeaton Park this month. All of our young adults were able to get involved and have a ride around the park on the fully accessible bikes. They were hoping for a bit of sunshine but the cloudy weather certainly didn’t stop the fun that was had by everyone, particularly Daima who was able to show us his fantastic cycling skills. The group have already planned their next visit to Cycle Derby and what a great way to spend the day!
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INDE
We have a fantastic family trip arranged for Saturday 7th September…... Umbrella are going to Butlin’s in Skegness!
The Coach will be leaving Derby at 7.30am and returning around 8pm At Butlins you will be able to enjoy:
Unlimited rides on the Traditional Fairground / Tots Little Stars Fairground. Brilliant Live Shows during the day. Entry to Splash Waterworld. Access to the indoor and outdoor play area. You are also within easy walking distance to the
beach if you wanted to make Sandcastles or have a paddle in the Sea.
Butlin’s have given Umbrella a reduced cost for this visit which means we can offer places at a reduced price of just £15 per person!
(This charge covers both the coach and admission into Butlins)
Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis and please be aware there is a limited amount of seating on the coach.
This trip is only open to Umbrella members and tickets are for immediate family members only
If you would like more information or wish to book a place, Please contact [email protected]
Please do not send payment until your places have been confirmed
The Room 180 Academy
Are you looking for a new sport? Have you thought about playing Darts? There is a fantastic Darts club in Ilkeston; The Room 180 Academy who are
looking for new members of all playing abilities. The club have adapted the game to make it inclusive for all with an easy scoring
system using colours! If you would like to visit the group or would like more information please contact
What’s happening in Play and Leisure
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What's happening in Information, Advice and Family Support
Parent/Carer Support Groups:
Derby City (Morning Group) First Wednesday of the Month
Broadway Baptist Church, 166 Broadway , Derby DE21 1BP. 10am to 12 noon. 5th June– Steps for the Future information Future dates: 3rd July
Derby City (Afternoon Group) First Wednesday of the Month
Meeting off site on this occasion and the event is full 12.30pm to 2.30pm 5th June– Steps for the Future Information Future dates: 3rd July lunch at 4 Charnwood Street Derby. Further details next month
Erewash
Male Carers Group
Amber Valley
South Derbyshire
Second Thursday of the Month
Second Friday of the Month
First Monday of the Month
Last Wednesday of the Month
New Parent and Boys Group Once a month on a Friday
Once a month on a Friday
Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane, Hilton DE65 5GH. 10am until 12pm 14th June– Open Meeting Future dates: 12th July
Strutts Building, Derby Road, Belper DE56 1UU. 10am to 12pm. 13th June– Yoga with Bek Future dates: 11th July
The Adult Education Centre, 173 Derby Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4LL. 10am to12pm 26th June– Derbyshire Local Offer Future dates: 17 July
The Farm House Pub, Mackworth, DE22 4LY 6pm to 7pm 3rd June– Open Meeting Future dates: 1st July
Parent and Girls Group
Chester Green Community Centre, Darley Playing Fields, Chester Green DE1 3SA 6pm to 8pm. Booking essential Future dates: 19 July– Theme TBC
Umbrella House, 64 Birdcage Walk, Mackworth Derby DE22 4LD 6pm to 8pm 14th June– Teddy Bears Picnic. Booking essential Future dates:12 July– Wood Fired Pizza Making at Long Eaton Community Gardens
Groups open to parents/carers of children with special educational needs/disability. Please book for parent/girls/boys group, drop in welcome at all other groups.
UMBRELLA SUPPORT GROUPS MEET TERM TIME ONLY. We offer a warm friendly welcome at our support groups, a time to be yourself in a safe
and confidential environment. Telephone 01332 785658 for more information.
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Information, Advice and Family Support Continued
Tribal Drumming, Chellaston Community Centre, Barley Croft, Derby DE73 6TU
Booking Information. To book any of the above events or for more information on our girls/boys groups, please call 01332 785658
In Family Support
Parent and girls Support Group Our girls and parents support group meets one Friday each month at Umbrella House. In May our theme was film night and the girls and their parents chose to watch The Greatest Showman. They all had a great time singing along and munching on popcorn. It was one of our young people’s birthdays so there was cake too! The girls also enjoyed some Greatest Showman themed crafts.
Boys with Autism discussion group and workshop In May we also held a boys with autism discussion group and workshop for parents and carers. Tracey Green form Challenge Consultancy facilitated this on our behalf. We asked parents who were attending to submit their questions to us beforehand and then Tracey facilitated discussions around these topics to enable parents to learn from her experience and expertise and from each other. It was a very interesting workshop and feedback from parents was that they would like more of this style workshops in the future. We will be advertising new workshops very soon so keep your eyes peeled! We would also like to hear from you about any topics you would like our workshops to cover. If you have any ideas please e-mail the Family Support Team on [email protected]
Picnic at Shipley Country Park.Slack Lane Heanor DE75 7GX
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Tuesday 30th July 10am—12pm
Relaxkids, Chester Green Chester Green Community Centre, Darley Playing Fields, Old Chester Road, Derby DE1 3SA (awaiting confirmation of booking for the venue).
Tuesday 27th August 11am—3pm
Tuesday 29th October 10am—12pm
Fundraising What's happening in Fundraising / Volunteering
We are delighted to announce that Freeths have chosen Umbrella to be their charity of the year. They have been working with us over the last 12 months and you may have seen them if you came along to our market place event. We have built a good relationship and were so
thrilled when they announced they had chosen to support us as their charity. We look forward to working with their them over the coming months and to hearing about what they have been up to!
Freeths’ Clinical Negligence team has a national reputation for providing high quality advice in medical claims, acting for clients across the country, and have offices based in Derby and Stoke on Trent. Freeths offer a free first consultation and if you have any concerns that you would like to discuss with them, please do not hesitate to contact them on 01332 361000 or email [email protected]
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Well done to Jason Hallsworth who ran in the London Marathon.
He raised an amazing £1,600 for Umbrella and completed
the challenge in 5 hours 3 minutes and 12 seconds!
Bring us your biccies! We have a lovely parent who takes our collection of wrappers away to Teracycle who in turn pay us a donation for every wrapper received. By saving your wrappers, not only are you helping a charity but you’re doing your bit to help the planet by keeping plastic out of landfill! Drop your wrappers with any staff member who will pop them in our collection box!
Huge thanks to Maisy-May and her family/friends who worked with Denise and Amy at the Longford District Riding Club to raise a whopping £340 for Umbrella!
Upcoming events, in and around Derbyshire Please contact organisations directly for more information.
June 1st and 2nd—Spectrum Autism Friendly Festival at Lea Green https://
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/spectrum-autism-friendly-festival-2019-tickets-51324649408?
aff=erelexpmlt
June 1-7—National Volunteers Week!
June 5th—Transition event 5-7pm. If your child is moving into adult services soon,
the Derby Kite team want to find out your thoughts about transition with complex
health needs. Room 4 Education Centre, Derby Royal Hospital. For enquiries email
June 11th—Miles without Stiles accessible walks. Hulme End. Meet in the car park
located at Hulme End on B5054 SK17 0EX. Further info from
[email protected] / 01298 84992
June 21st—Chat and Play session 10.30am-11.30am, Squirts stable, Calke Abbey.
For parents who are feeling isolated. Refreshments and biscuits provided. Contact on
arrival Fiona Mumford
June 29th Duffield carnival with a seaside theme! They will have an accessible
mobiloo too! (see page 9)
July 3rd MacIntyre’s I4T Group ‘Great Interactions’. Free workshop for people with a
learning disability and for staff teams, run by people with a learning disability. Improve
facilitation skills. Chesterfield. For more information or bookings: Alison 07824 416407
July 6th—Open Door fun day St Helen’s Field, opposite St Helen’s Church, Church
Town, Darley Dale DE4 2GG.
July 9th—Afternoon at the movies: West Side Story at the Winding Wheel Theatre.
Doors at 1pm £4pp. www.chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk
July 14th—Hubbub Club’s annual beach party. Performances, games, surprise
acts and dancing. Everyone is welcome, especially those with mild to moderate
learning disabilities—dressing up is encouraged! Deda, 2pm—4.30pm £8 (1 carer
free) £25 group ticket http://www.deda.uk.com/whats-on/hubbub-beach-party/
July 22nd—Chat and Play session 9.30am-11.30am Squirts stable, Calke Abbey.
For parents who are feeling isolated. Refreshments and biscuits provided. Contact on
arrival Fiona Mumford
September Spectrum Autism Friendly Festival at Lea Greenhttps://
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/spectrum-autism-friendly-festival-2019-tickets-51324649408?
aff=erelexpmlt
Hemi Hearts parent-led support group for children & families living with hemiplegia in
the Derbyshire area. Meet 4th Friday of each month. visit www.hemihearts.org.uk call:
07561 291684 email: [email protected]
Parent Carers Together Forum for Derby City, Coffee & Chat drop in 2nd Friday of
each month Bramblebrook Community Centre, Stockbrook Street DE22 3WH 10am-
12pm. May 10th, June 14th, July 12th
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Please note that all the views expressed in the Umbrella Bulletin are not necessarily Umbrella’s views
Umbrella Information Office The Ronnie MacKeith Child Development Centre Royal Derby Hospital Uttoxeter Road Derby DE22 3NE
Umbrella Umbrella House
64 Birdcage Walk Mackworth
Derby DE22 4LD
Other information
Website: www.umbrella.uk.net Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01332 785658
Sports Wheelchair for Sale It has only been used to play badminton and is a multisports chair. The seat measurements are: Length- 15 inches Width- 13 inches Floor to seat height- 22 inches Fore more details, please contact Margaret on [email protected] or 07594660560. The price is £1,700, but the Margaret is happy to discuss this.
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Anyone heading out to Duffield Carnival on June 29th will be pleased to hear they will have a fully accessible Mobiloo! They’re hoping this means anyone with additional needs, young or old, who wouldn't normally consider attending, can now venture out for some fun at the Carnival! https://www.mobiloo.org.uk/
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