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NEWSLETTER JUNE-SEPT 2009 Dear Members, Pram walks are growing popular - we enjoyed ourselves at Shipley Country Park & Darley Abbey Park. Got new places to explore over summer! A brill day out at Gulliver Kingdom theme park, what a Easter treat for 20 families! We learnt a lot during useful talks about fussy eating in our children & benefit/ debt advice from C.A.B. (Citizen Advice Bureau) deaf advisor, Ernesto. We have planned a lot of fun events this Summer including our first camping weekend ! Have a look on Kidzone pages for kids of all ages so have a lovely Summer!
A.G.M.
Inside this issue: DSF News
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Pram Walks
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Summer Events
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Little Ones
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Kidzone
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Others & Map
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The A.G.M went well & smooth on 28th April at Central Nursery Gene with a good turnout. Thank you very much for coming - we Barlow appreciated your feedback & lots of new ideas on how to Text: 07812 480409 improve DSF. Helen the Chair gave a positive report on what had happened at Treasurer DSF last year. Grace the treasurer explained about improving DSF Grace Kennedy accounts and showed us financial reports. Text: 07783 A lot of members are keen on doing parenting skills & first aid 630430 course for children and tips on going camping! Events Officer Remember DSF is for you all. If you are not happy with anything, Helen please tell us anytime this year, not too late! Barker
WELCOME TO CAROLYN! We have a new committee member joining us! Carolyn Platt will help with DSF events this summer, inform you all by Facebook & support us. Good luck to Helen Barker (Events Officer) on maternity leave now to rest, waiting for her new baby to arrive hope to be back to DSF this Autumn. June—Sept 2009 issue
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EASTER PARTY MANY THANKS! For generous donations from: George Taylor, CODA* & Interpreter (BSL Talking Hands), is happy to donate his interpreting fee from Deaf Comedy Night at the Guildhall theatre on Saturday 6th June 7.30pm. Darley Abbey Village Hall decided to choose DSF as their local charity this year - will give us a small award of funding from their Festival Day on Saturday 6th June 1-5pm this year. It is a good fun day out for all families. We plan to have a fundraising stall next to Village Hall with ‘nearly new’ baby/kids toys, clothes so come & see us!
On 31st March at ‘Littleones’, 20 toddlers had a great time at Easter party, enjoying the Easter egg hunt in the crèche garden in lovely sunny weather. They were dressed up with fabulous creative Easter hats. Brady won best Easter hat competition with choc Easter bunny prize, well done! All went home with a choc egg pressie from DSF though!
Happy Birthday!!
NEED YOUR HELP! Please support us by donating any old/’almost new’ baby clothes & toys you want to give away. Save your storage space! Please contact Gene to drop off at her house, please before Friday 5th June deadline. This helps us raise money for holiday trips with Kidzone — like reduced tickets for zoo/theme parks or help with minibus hire cost.
NEW BABY BOY! Lewis was born on Sun 10th May at 5.48pm weight 5lb 14 oz to happy parents, Jacqui & Phil Jarman. Tiny and beautiful! June—Sept 2009 issue
June Ryan: 3 on 14th June Matt: 7 on 20th June Calvin: 3 on 30th June July Roxanne: 1 on 4th July Tyrell & Haydn: 1 on 15th July Thomas: 5 on 15th July Aug Lucas: 3 on 14th Aug Damian: 8 on 22nd Aug Amy: 4 on 26th Aug Sept Sophia: 7 on 6th Sept
* CODA = Children Of Deaf Adults
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Summer Pram walks Wanna get fit, healthy or get some tan? Come & join our Pram Walks with other Deaf parents. We can chat in BSL & enjoy the walk in beautiful Derbyshire countryside & our little ones get lots of fun & fresh air! These walks are flat & easy. Older kids can bring their bikes, scooters or skates! Bring your dogs too! If you need more info, contact Carolyn Platt.
Chatsworth House Chatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1PP Sun 14th June 11am - 4pm Beautiful countryside/woods with plenty of FREE walks to choose Meet at car park near Farmyard. £2 for all day parking Some cafes (pricey) or bring your picnic. Farmyard & Adventure Playground - great fun for kids. Can see & touch farm animals, woodland playgrounds, huge sandpits & water play so bring spade & bucket! Pay extra if you want to see Farmyard, Chatsworth House or Gardens.
Book advance online for cheaper tickets for Farmyard/Playground: www.chatsworth.org/opening-times-prices/admission-prices Babies FREE | Child aged 3+ £4.75 | Adult £4.50 | OAP/Student £3.60
Attenborough Nature Reserve Park Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY Sun 13th Sept 11am—4pm FREE entry to award- winning Visitor & Education centre & beautiful Attenborough Nature Reserve (opened by famous TV wildlife presenter Sir David Attenborough). Meet at car park near Visitor Centre. About £3 car parking. Café with a nice view of the lakes & islands, selling organic menu, sandwiches & cakes Bring binoculars—great for bird watching! June—Sept 2009 issue
Can cycle on riverside paths Gift shop Page 3
What to do in Summer? 3D Drama: ‘Deadly Reception’ Mystery Murder.
Can’t pay by door.
Sun 28th June 10am—4pm The Showground, Elvaston Castle Country Park Borrowash Rd, Buy in advance from shops for cheaper tickets—check Near Derby DE72 3EP
which shop:
www.derbyshirecountyshow.org.uk/tickets
Child under 5 FREE | Child 5+/OAP £4.50 | Adult £6.50 | Family £18 Email - info@derbyshirecountryshow.org.uk
Fantastic Family Day out—see lots of different farm animals, horse & dog shows, vintage cars & dancing JCB diggers plus farmers markets/food hall. Please text Carolyn if you are joining! Meet Carolyn between 10am-10.30am at main entrance—she can’t meet or wait later as it is a busy big show.
FIRE SAFETY TALK & TOUR Nottingham Rd Fire Station, Nottingham Rd, Chaddesden, Derby DE21 6FP Tues 7th July—2-3pm Deaf Awareness Campaign organised by Sarah Drinkwater Kids can have a look around fire station & engine! Easy to get by blue Arriva bus 4+,20,24 & Indigo bus, heading for Chaddesden. Catch bus in front of Derby bus station near Cockpit. Fire Station is on your left side. For lunch, meet at Toby Carvery pub in Nottingham Rd at 12 noon. Can buy sandwiches from local shops and eat in Chaddesden Park if nice sunny day. June—Sept 2009 issue
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SUMMER BEACH PARTY Central Nursery Tuesday 21st July 1-3pm FREE for little ones. If you’re not regular at ‘Littleones’, please donate kindly. Summer fancy dress beach theme competition! Sandpit hunt full of surprises! (if rain, inside) Free play & water ‘fishing’ game Summer Picnic with ice fruity lollies IMPORTANT to book your child’s place with Carolyn Platt BY 13th JULY so she know how many are coming.
FUN FAMILY DAY AT CARSINGTON WATER Carsington Water, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 1ST Sunday 26th July 11.30am - 4pm Bring kids’ games— football, rounders, bikes & bread for ducks. Bring picnic with you, can use picnic tables Café with highchair —Kid Lunch boxes £3.50 (choose 5 items). Meet at car park near big playground. Can go for a pram walk if you want. The aim is to have loads of fun!!!
Picnic at Markeaton Park Tues 18th Aug 11am—4pm Bring kids’ games — football, rounders, bikes Bring money for rides Paddling pool if hot!! Ice cream too :-) Meet at Mundy Car Park June—Sept 2009 issue
Our 1st ever Family Camping Weekend ! Fri 7th—9th Aug Contact Helen Phillips quickly if you are interested. and might have a pitch left but it is no guarantee because of popular holiday choice this year. 5 families going so far. Highfields Farm Caravan & Camping Park, Fenny Bentley, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1LE
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£1 Entry fee per parent Tues 2nd June 12.45pm-3pm
Mums & Dads discussion : Camping with babies / kids! Tues 9th June 12.45pm-3pm
Relax & Chat Tues 16th June 12.45pm-3pm
Meet at Central Nursery, Nuns St DERBY DE1 3LR
Health Visitor Tues 23rd June 12.45pm-3pm
Relax & Chat with Usborne Book Sale Tues 3oth June 12.45pm-3pm
Nurse talk: Different ways of rewards Tues 7th July 2pm-3pm
Fire Safety Talk & Tour at Nottingham Rd Fire Station, Chaddesden Tues 14th July 12.45pm-3pm
Health Visitor Tues 21st July 1pm-3pm—LAST DAY before Summer hols.
Summer beach party! Free for children. Tues 8th September 12.45pm-3pm Health Visitor (Central Nursery open again after summer) Tues 15th September 12.45pm-3pm
Relax & Chat with Usborne Book Sale Tues 22nd September 12.45pm-3pm
Talk: looking for work? by Dering Employment Services Tues 29th September 1pm-3pm
Talk: How to book your child for nursery /school place by Family Learning Dept at Central Nursery June—Sept 2009 issue
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Fri 5th June 10.30am-3pm
Softplay- Tubby Bear Babies FREE | Under 2 - £2 | Over 2 - £3.20 Sat 6th June 1pm-5pm
Darley Abbey Village Festival Money for food, stall & games Sat 6th June 7.30pm
Deaf Comedy Night—John Smith with Sign Singer Colin Thomson Ticket—£10. Suitable only for adults. Contact Janeene for tickets 07969 007381 | www.beautifulbsl.co.uk Sun 14th June 11am-4pm
Pram Walk- Chatsworth House www.chatsworth.org Spade & Bucket, Picnic & Money for car park, cafe & farmyard tickets. Fri 19th June 10.30am-3pm
Softplay- Hickory Dickory Babies £1.20/FREE if with another child | Child £3.70-£4.70 | Adult 50p Fri 26th & Sat 27th June 7.30pm
3D Drama: ‘Deadly Reception’ Mystery Murder £6 Ticket with meal - suitable for over 12 yrs old www.3Dderbydeafdrama.co.uk Sat 27th June 5pm-8pm
Softplay- Chucklebutties Babies FREE | Child £4.50 Sun 28th June 10am—4pm
Derbyshire County Show Book in advance for cheaper tickets. Child under 5 FREE www.derbyshirecountyshow.org.uk Fri 3rd July 10.30am-3pm
Softplay- Bumpi (or new name ‘Noah & Nellies’) Babies (not yet walk) FREE | Child £3.50 Fri 17th July 10.30am-3pm
Softplay- Tubby Bear Babies FREE | Under 2 - £2 | Over 2 - £3.20
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Tubby Bear Great Northern St Derby DE1 1LR Darley Abbey Village Hall Abbey Yard Darley Abbey Derby DE22 1DS Guildhall Theatre Market Place Derby DE1 3AE
Chatsworth House Chatsworth Bakewell Derbyshire DE45 1PP Hickory Dickory Kingsway Industrial Park Mackworth, DE22 3FP Derby Deaf Club Rycote Centre Parker Street Derby Chucklebutties Belper Mills, Bridge Foot Belper DE56 1YD The Showground Elvaston Castle Country Park, Borrowash Rd Near Derby DE72 3EP Bumpi Ascot Drive Derby DE24 8GW Tubby Bear Great Northern St Derby DE1 1LR
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Sat 18th July 5pm—8pm
Softplay- Chucklebutties Babies FREE | Child £4.50 Sun 26th July 11.30am-4pm
Fun Family Day - Carsington Water Bring picnic & games. Tues 4th Aug 11am--4pm
Softplay- Playtastic (new soft play in Sinfin) www.playtasticplay.co.uk Email: enquiries@playtasticplay.co.uk Fri 7th—9th Aug
Family Camping Weekend ! Contact Helen Phillips if you keen to join Tues 18th Aug 11am—4pm
Picnic at Markaeton Park Picnic, games & Money for car park, cafe & rides. Sat 22nd Aug 5pm-8pm Changed date from 28th Aug (bank hols)
Softplay- Chucklebutties Babies FREE | Child £4.50 Fri 4th Sept 10.30am--3pm
Softplay– Planet Happy www.planethappy.info Child £3.60-£4.50 - 2 hours playtime in busy times. Sun 13th Sept 11am—4pm
Pram Walk– Attenborough Nature Reserve Park www.attenboroughnaturecentre.co.uk Picnic & Money for £3 car park & café Fri 18th Sept
Softplay- Playtastic www.playtasticplay.co.uk Email: enquiries@playtasticplay.co.uk Sat 26th Sept 5pm—8pm
Softplay- Chucklebutties Babies FREE | Child £4.95
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Chucklebutties Belper Mills, Bridge Foot Belper, DE56 1YD Car park nr big playground Carsington Water Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6 1ST Playtastic Play & Party, Amberley Drive, Sinfin, Derby DE24 See Page 5 for More details Mundy Park car park, Markaeton Park, Markaeton Lane, Derby DE22 Chucklebutties Belper Mills, Bridge Foot Belper DE56 1YD Planet Happy, Heage Road Industrial Estate, Ripley, DE5 3GH Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
Playtastic Play & Party, Amberley Drive, Sinfin, Derby DE24 Chucklebutties Belper Mills, Bridge Foot Belper, DE56 1YD
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Information Board Want to look for a job? | Don’t know where to start? Need help with your CV? | Need to pass that interview? Dering Employment Advice is a job hunting service aimed for Deaf people living in East Midlands. Tony Barlow is your local Deaf Advisor, can talk in BSL. Have interpreters who can make your phone calls asking for work. Tony is based at his office in ’Shaw Trust’ shop in St Peter’s Street, next row as BHS/Oxfam shops but text him for appointments. There is a successful Job Club every Tuesday but need to check for spaces. Tony will give a talk on Tues 22nd Sept at Central Nursery so you can ask him questions. Contact him by text message: 07970 418211 or email tony.barlow@dering.biz
Every Friday. £12.50 per term 9.30am - 10.15am for 9 months - 3 years old 10.30 - 11.15am for 3 - 4 years old Instructor Lynne who can sign basic Parents have to stay with baby/toddler Unit a2, Amberley Drive, Sinfin Lane, Sinfin, Derby DE249RE www.mickleover-gymnastics-club.co.uk
Free Swim with Littleones Every Thurs 1.30 to 2.30 Lonsdale Swimming Pool, Chevin Ave, Mickleover, DE3 9GW. Thanks to Sure Start funding ‘til Sept.
You have problems at work or your housing? Need help with benefits forms? Need free legal advice? Got debt problems? Did you know there is a Deaf advisor working at Citizen’s Advice Bureau CAB in Derby? Her name is Rosanna Mazzocchio, can talk in BSL, her dad is Ernesto who came to give a talk about CAB. She is not there full-time. So best to contact her 1st, she can make an appointment to suit you, she can ask other CAB advisors for more depth advice & arrange interpreters. Email CAB: support@citizensadviceandlawcentre.org Or walk in to make appointment. Open Mon-Fri 9am-4pm: Derby Citizens Advice and Law Centre, Stuart House, Green Lane, Derby, DE1 1RS
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