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Huntington Sixth Form Open Day
Wondering what your plan is after n GCSEs? Huntington Sixth Form’s Ope Day is on Thursday 4th November, 6pm-8pm. Huntington is a vibrant and high performing sixth form that offers 28 different A-levels including Music and l Spanish, as well as a range of vocationa t eigh year Last es. Level 3 Certificat students secured places at Oxford and Cambridge. call If you’d like to see what it’s all about, ool. nsch ingto hunt visit or 01904 752100 co.uk for more information.
Are you affected by someone else’s addiction? If you support someone close with a drug, alcohol or gambling addiction, local charity York Carers Centre are there for you, with free support and advice. They support people of any age and can be contacted on enquiries@yorkcarerscentre. co.uk or 01904 715 490. They would also like to hear your thoughts to help them shape future services to support people in the city who are affected by someone else’s addiction. Specifically,
COULD YOU HELP? Could you support a local sight loss charity? The Wilberforce Trust is one of York’s oldest charities, supporting adults and children with visual and impairments, as well as other disabilities. They are looking for volunteers to support with children and young people’s club activities, fundraising, and transport for tenants in their supported living housing. If you have a warm, friendly, approachable manner, an interest in supporting local individuals who have visual impairments, and the drive to make a change in your local community, then they would love for you to volunteer with them!
You will get the chance to learn about sensory impairments and how to support people, you will receive full training and support, and to play a part in supporting the lives of others in your area. Full details can be found at www.wilberforcetrust.org.uk, or you can contact Pip at p.myring@ wilberforcerust.org.uk or call on 07580 750406.
they’re keen to hear about any barriers you’ve faced in getting support. Even if you have not had any contact with them before, they are keen to hear your views and enable you to have your voice heard. If you’d like to share your views, contact Michelle Smith, the consultant running this project. Michelle can be contacted on: michelle@quietleaders. org or 07870 148305
A new lease of life for York nursery You know what they say, a change is as good as a rest, and Walmgate Day Nursery has seen some exciting new changes over the past few months. There’s a new owner, Dr Jane Todd, who has a robust background in education. From being a school teacher to lecturing at Newcastle University and setting up the Ofsted Outstanding rated Do Re Mi Day Nursery in Durham, she’s now returning to her roots in York with some impressive experience. Jane is a mum to three boys and an Early Years Music Specialist: we can’t wait to see what she brings in at the nursery. There’s also been a beautiful new room done up for three and four year olds at the nursery. The Adventurer’s Room isn’t
fully finished as the plan is to let it evolve under the guidance of its main residents: the children who learn and play there. If you’d like to see what Walmgate Day Nursery is all about, they’ve got an Open Day on Saturday 6th November from 9.30am-12pm. Book through the nursery by visiting walmgatedaynursery.co.uk or call 01904 733833.
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