OUR EVENTS
In addition to these one off events we also run a regular BSL Choir and coffee mornings with crafts and activities for the children. If you have any questions about our events please contact us.
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February 2019
March coffee morning family social
Come and join us at our March coffee morning family social. We are planning to take a walk to Badock's Wood again, weather permitting, setting off from Elmfield School at 9.30 am. We are expecting a visit from Hearing dogs who will bring along their four-legged friend. With the glorious weather we have been having, it makes us think that Spring has arrived so with that in mind, we are planning to do some planting of seeds or bulbs. Crafts…
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Family BSL Course
The next Families BSL Course to take place at the Langley Arms in Downend commencing on Monday 25th March 2019 from 6:30 pm until 8pm Monday evenings. The course will be flexible regarding Bank Holidays. but there will be 8 sessions and will finish 10 June 2019. The course aims to improve BSL vocabulary and practice Signing for those who need a refresher. Sessions are very popular and there is a class size limit of 13, so please book early…
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Wild Place Easter Holiday Meet up
Meet up opportunity at Wild Place in Easter Holidays
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Easter Egg Hunt
Tickets - for FCDC member children over 18 months attending the event
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AMENDED DATE!! BMX Bike Session
A session for children over 6, with a BSL interpreter at the BMX track in Lawrence Weston. Limited places available - book now to reserve your place.
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Wild Place meet up
We are meeting at Wild Place on Wednesday 17th April at 11 am for any families who wish to meet up during the Easter Holiday. It would be lovely to see you there. We have a limited number of discounted tickets available to purchase through the website for our members. 1 Carer per 'disabled child' is free, but additional adults and all children can apply for the discounted tickets at £5.00 each. For those who would like to do some climbing!..…
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May Coffee Morning Family Social
Saturday 11th May 2019, 10 am - 12 nooon, Elmfield School. We have Hearing dogs coming for a visit at our coffee morning, along with crafts and games. There will be a talk on EHCP's presented by Ellie for parents if they wish. EHCP's cause distress and worry for many parents and carers. Perhaps there is something you would like to ask. Plenty of refreshments on offer. We also have Shelley our counsellor coming to answer any queries you may…
Find out more »May 2019
Farrington Farm half term trip
Farrington Farm Park Group trip to Farrington Farm & Play barn, Farrington Gurney Farrington's Farm Home Farm Main Street Farrington Gurney Bristol BS39 6UB Entry includes Farm Park and the 'Cowtastic' Playbarn, and includes animal feed for the park & trailer ride! Farm Park With outdoor play area and some fluffy and feathery farm residents. Playbarn: 6000 sq ft of indoor soft play ! With the 3.9m "death-tastic" slide; rope sky walks and ball cannons, tunnels, towers and so much more!.…
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Friday 31st May 11.30 - 12.30, we will be heading to the BMX track in Lawrence Weston once again with Access Sport. Open to our members who are able to balance on a bike. Long sleeved tops and trousers required. Helmets and gloves will be provided
Find out more »June 2019
June Coffee Morning
This Saturday 8th June 10 am - 12 noon. Come and join us on Saturday and have a go at circus juggling and circus themed crafts. Kasia, an experienced play therapist and Sally, an experienced speech therapist joining us for the morning. Shelley and Ellie will also be available for counselling or education/EHCP queries respectively. Books and bric-a-brac will also be available to purchase, along with refreshments. We look forward to seeing you there. Please let us know if you…
Find out more »FOR ALL EVENTS
It is essential that all of our events and activities are enjoyable, welcoming and inclusive to all and we rely on all of our families who attend to ensure this is the case. For all our family events parents will be expected to be responsible for their children at all times to ensure we have a respectful, safe and inclusive environment. If there are any concerns or anyone does not feel this is the case please approach either staff or trustees who will always be available at all events.
FOR NEW FAMILIES
If it is your first time attending an event or you don’t know anyone else attending, please let the organisers know and they will link you with another parent as part of our buddy system.
FOR STAFF
If you are available to work at an event, please email Emma at emma@fcdc.org.uk, stating the event you are interested in.