Young carers news november

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November 2015

Hello everyone!

We hope everyone had a safe and exciting Bonfire Night and Diwali. Yet again, we have a fun filled newsletter informing you all about the latest news and trips that will be held in the next month. Please try and contact us ASAP to register your interest in any of the activities.

We are really looking forward to seeing you all in the run up to Christmas :)

Tuesday 24th November– ENERGY youth club Monday 30th November– Christmas craft session at our One Community offices, 4-5pm.

Tuesday 1st December– HYPE youth club Tuesday 8th December– ENERGY youth club Thursday 17th December– Aladdin pantomime Tuesday 22nd December– Beauty and the Beast performance @eastleighyc

This Christmas enter a kingdom full of sorcery and magic where under the grip of war, rage and torment flourish. A young prince must find a way to bring peace to his land, but not with sacrifice.

In the darkest of times all seems lost but can magic provide the glimmer of hope that allows beauty to outshine evil?

TUESDAY 22ND DECEMBER at The Point, Leigh Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9DE. We will be meeting at 1:30pm. You can bring a snack and drink with you.

Collection time will be 4:15pm

If you would like to book a place for this event please call 023 8090 2418 or email DSmith@1community.org.uk or BDosanjh@1community.org.uk BY MONDAY 7TH DECEMBER We will notify you to let you know if you have a space by TUESDAY 15TH DECEMBER

ALADDIN

THE MAGICAL 3D PANTOMINE ADVENTURE!

THURSDAY 17TH DECEMBER at Mayflower Theatre, Empire Lane, Southampton, SO15 1AP We will be meeting outside the Mayflower Theatre at 6:30pm and collection time will be at 9:15pm If you would like to book a place for this event please call 023 8090 2418 or email DSmith@1community.org.uk or BDosanjh@1community.org.uk BY MONDAY 7TH DECEMBER We will notify you to let you know if you have a space by TUESDAY 15TH DECEMBER

Eastleigh Rotary

Come and join Eastleigh Rotary and

at

St Peter’s Church

Harmonise Natural Voice Choir

Shakespeare Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 4QP

on

Coffee and mince pies at 6pm Carols at 6:30pm

Thursday 3rd December for

Christmas CAROLS

Admission Free Members of Eastleigh Young Carers will be there to greet families :)

Young Carers Family Christmas Me al

Join us for a fun filled festive family AFTERNOON

We will be hosting a two course meal, with entertainment for Young Carers and their families , including a Tombola, Raffle, Story telling, Family Christmas quiz and games. on

Monday 21st December 12pm -3pm at Eastleigh Football Club, Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh Tickets for this event will include: 

Traditional turkey lunch or vegetarian option (TBC) 

Classic Christmas pudding or ice cream 

Hot beverage or soft drink 

Mince pie

Tickets will be charged at:

£5 per Adult £2.50 per Child To book tickets for this event please contact the office on 023 8090 2465 or email jmiles@1community.org.uk

BY MONDAY 7TH DECEMBER

Marwell’s Zany Zebras From 16th July to 25th September 2016, a stampede of colourful Grevy’s zebra sculptures will gallop through Southampton & Marwell Zoo creating a fun, family friendly trail for all to enjoy.

Marwell’s Zany Zebras has been organised by Marwell Wildlife, with the support of Southampton City Council, Business South, Williams Shipping, Daily Echo and Wave 105. You can find out more by visiting their website -zanyzebras.org.uk The sculpture is constructed from fibreglass and finished with a primer ready to paint. The dimensions of the sculpture are: Length: 135cm Height: 100cm Width: 30cm

The Eastleigh Young Carers Project has signed up and will be taking part in this fantastic event. What we now need are willing Young Carers to take part in the design element. Below you will find a photo of the blank zebra sculpture which requires decorating!

This is a delightful activity to be involved with. Not only will this help to raise awareness for the Eastleigh Young Carers Project, but it will give our members an ideal chance to get stuck in to an art project and let their creativity flow.

In the New Year we will be advertising future workshops connected to this activity. In the meantime - what we need is for any interested Young Carers to register their interest by calling the office on 023 8090 2465.

Do you want to find out more about what makes a respectful, happy and healthy relationship, and what doesn't?

Do you want to feel more confident and knowledgeable about relationships?

Do you have concerns about a friend or family member and would like to know more about how to help them?

If so, please sign up to attend our free workshop on Tuesday 5th January 2016—from 4.15pm.

Limited spaces available.

Everyone who attends will receive a free goody bag.

We will also end the session with a delivery from Dominos Pizza !

Please book your space by calling 023 8090 2418 or emailing DSmith@1community.org.uk BY TUESDAY 22ND DECEMBER.

Calling all budding journalists!

We are holding a competition for our Young Carers.

You will need to produce an article for our newsletter.

You may wish to work with the theme of Christmas.

Or if you prefer you could write about your interests, hobbies or something in your community.

Whether this be in the form of a review, a photo montage, a short story, a poem or an interview, we are looking for writing talent and an original article.

The winner for each category will receive a certificate, a high street gift voucher and of course, see their winning article published in our New Year newsletter!

Category 1 - age 8-12 Category 2 - age 13-18

Please forward your articles to dsmith@1community.org.uk or bdosanjh@1community.org.uk or if they are in paper copy send in to our One Community offices at 16 Romsey Road, Eastleigh SO50 9AL.

The closing date is 1st January 2015.

The winners will be notified by 15th January 2015 and will be published in the January/February newsletter.

Please make written articles no more than 500 words long.

Thank you and Good Luck!

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

Tickets will be available to collect from the Ticket Office on the day of the game - if you have any additional requirements that may help you on the day then please get in touch.

November fixtures 28 Nov 2015 - Kick-off 12:30pm

Eastleigh FC V Southport

December fixtures 19th Dec 2015– Kick off 3pm Harriers

Eastleigh FC V Kidderminster

28th Dec 2015– Kick off 3pm

Eastleigh FC V Aldershot Town FC

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/

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

Keeping in touch Hi everyone, As part of my new role I am getting in touch with families to see how they are and whether we can do more to support them within the project or by signposting them to other services.

As an example, I have recently talked to a family who felt their child would benefit from 1-1 support and also that the parents would like to access Adult Carers.

There are 150 Young Carers accessing the project, so it may take a long time to contact everyone. If you feel that you need someone to be in touch sooner then please call the office on 023 8090 2465 (ideally on a Monday or Tuesday as I work part-time).

Thank you Gemma Young Carers Project Worker

School support Here are the dates for when Amie will be going into school during November, and who the school contact is for the school.

Hamble school: Monday 30th November , Monday 7th December: 9am-12pm contact is Paula Kirkman, the school nurse Quilley school: Monday 30th November, Monday 7th December: 1pm-3pm contact is Ms Tracy Jenney Crestwood: Tuesday 8th December 9am-12pm - contact is Sue Hills Wyvern: Monday 30th November, 9am-12pm - contact is Mrs Vikki Wiggins Toynbee: Tuesday 1st December 9am-12pm - contact is Kim Miller Wildern: Monday 14th December 9am– 12pm - contact is Mr Hinks Thornden: regular support and lunch groups - contact is Miss Beard

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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