Young carers news feb 2016

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March 2016

Hi everyone!

We hope everyone had a fun half term and enjoyed going on the trips we held over the break :) We have another fun packed newsletter with upcoming workshops that we are going to be having at our offices. If any of you are interested please do let us know so we can book you a space.

Tuesday 1st March– HYPE youth club Tuesday 8th March– ENERGY youth club Wednesday 16th March– Internet Safety workshop Tuesday 22nd March– ENERGY youth club Wednesday 23rd March– Football tournament 11am-3pm Wednesday 13th April– Dog Safety workshop

@eastleighyc

We have the opportunity to invite you guys to a workshop focusing on staying safe online.

The workshop will be on

Wednesday 16th March From 4.30pm until 6pm A Dominos pizza dinner and drinks will be provided.

Spaces are extremely limited so please book your place ASAP by calling the office on 023 8090 2418 or emailing Dsmith@1community.org.uk or BDosanjh@1community.org.uk.

The closing date to apply for a space is MONDAY 7TH MARCH. We will let you know if you have a space by FRIDAY 11TH MARCH.

Dog Safety Workshop

Wednesday 13th April 4:30-5:30pm If any of you would like to attend this workshop please call us on 023 8090 2418 by FRIDAY 1ST APRIL. We will let you know by FRIDAY 9TH APRIL Drinks and Healthy snacks provided. Also we will be getting a visit from a dog :)

University – why should I think about it?

(Years 10 & 11 and beyond) Find out: ·

why people decide to go to university

·

what are the benefits and challenges of university study

· how university can help you achieve your ambitions

Speak: · to our Student Ambassadors about their reasons for going to university · to university’s representative about finance and accommodation

· to the Students and ask them any questions!

If anyone is interested in this workshop please give us a ring on 023 8090 2465

Bailey wrote an article to be considered for the school annual newspaper about Young Carers and he won the class prize!

Well done Bailey!

Eastleigh Young Carers Eastleigh Young Carers Project offers flexible support for any person 8-18 years old within the Eastleigh Borough whose life is significantly affected by caring for a family member, like a parent or a sibling, who has an illness, disability, mental health or substance misuse problem.

My Mum is disabled, She was born with poorly legs and arms and now has a false leg. Sometimes she has to use a wheelchair and I help her to do things. I joined Young Carers when I was 8. They support children like me who look after someone at home. They have lovely ladies working for them who help us and talk to us if we are sad. There is an 8-11 group and a 12-18 Group.

They take us to lots of fun places like bowling, Paultons park, the cinema, pantomimes and in the summer holiday we went to Madame Tussaud's in London and laser tag at Marwell Activity Centre. We also watched Inside Out at the Point.

At Christmas we had a party at Eastleigh Football club, Santa came and we had a Christmas dinner. My Mum came and they had a photo booth where we had funny photos taken. I had my photo taken with some of the team. They give us tickets for some of their home games and I take my Dad. I am going to be mascot at one of their games this year.

We are given support if we need it and twice a month we can go to a youth club if we like.

If this sounds like something that would be good for you – you can ask a teacher to help you contact them or call yourself and they will come and meet you at home or school.

by Bailey Weavil

Thank you Bailey :)

Kylie and Bippa are jumping out of a plane

to raise money for the Young Carers Project!

They are jumping on Saturday 7th May! The cost of the jump is £175 each minus the deposit which has been paid. They are aiming to raise a total of £1000 to cover the cost of the jump and raise around £600 for the project – but the sky is literally the limit!

If you would like to pledge your support and sponsor them please visit their sponsor pages:

http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/KylieBarton http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/BippaDosanjh

Thank you!

We would like to say a big thank you to Evie Parker for fundraising Eastleigh Young Carers for her Eastleigh fun run that she will be taking part in soon! To sponsor Evie go onto the link below:

http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/EvieParker Thank you again Evie and for those who are sponsoring her :)

Here are the dates for when Amie will be going into school during March and who the contact is for the school.

Wyvern: Monday 14th March: 9am-12pm - contact is Mrs Vikki Wiggins Toynbee: Tuesday 15th March: 9am-12pm - contact is Kim Miller Hamble school: Monday 21st March: 9am-12pm – contact is Paula Kirkman, the school nurse Crestwood: Tuesday 1st March, Tuesday 22nd March: 9am-12pm - contact is Sue Hillls Wildern: Monday 7th March, Monday 28th March: 9am-12pm Thornden: regular support and lunch groups - contact is Miss Beard

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Hampshire Young Carers Choir presents...

Hearoh’s A free to join vocal group who provide song writing, recording and performance opportunities to Young Carers across Hampshire in a relaxed and supportive environment. No experience necessary.

Just an enthusiasm for singing and having fun!

Any Young Carer registered on the project is welcome to come along to club, we would love to see you!

If you would like more information, please call Amie on 023 8090 2403

Every Thursday at The Point, Leigh Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9DE 6-7:30pm

Free Tickets Eastleigh Football club is kindly offering Young Carers and their families free tickets to every home game this season.

If you have any additional requirements that may help you on the day then please get in touch.

March fixtures 1st March – Kick off 7:45pm

Eastleigh FC V Cheltenham

12th March – Kick off 3pm

Eastleigh FC V Chester

15th March – Kick off 7:45pm

25th March – Kick off 3pm

Eastleigh FC Bromley

Eastleigh FC V Welling Utd

If you would like to register your interest for tickets please contact Jo at least 3 days before the game on 023 8090 2465 or jmiles@1community.org.uk.

For more information about Eastleigh Football Club visit: http://www.eastleighfc.com/

Re-scheduled games 8th March– Kick off 7:45pm

Eastleigh FC V Barrow FC

12th April– Kick off 7:45pm

Eastleigh FC V Woking

You will receive a phone call when the tickets are ready to be collected and these will now be available from our offices at 16 Romsey Road, Eastleigh, SO50 9AL

Eastleigh Football Club The Silverlake Stadium Stoneham Lane Eastleigh Southampton SO50 9HT

Hype is held at the youth centre in Hamble school, Satchell Lane, Hamble SO31 4NE First Tuesday of every month 4-5:30pm TERM TIME ONLY

Please take note of the 3 new session times below. We have split the groups to enable us to provide more tailored activities for the age groups.

PARENTS PLEASE NOTE: there will no longer be the capacity to discuss non-urgent issues when signing in.

Should you have any queries or problems, please contact the office: 023 8090 2465

ENERGY

Energy Youth Centre is near The Point at 79 Leigh Road, Eastleigh, SO50 9DQ 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month.

TERM TIME ONLY New timetable for ENERGY: If you are in school years:

YR 3-6: 3:45-5PM YR 7-9: 5:15-6:30PM YR 10+: 6:30-7:45PM Any Young Carer registered on the project is welcome to come along to club, we would love to see you!

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