Providing Community Support and Social Inclusion for Disabled Children and Young People
Issue 17 - October 2008
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We're looking for a name that reflects the range of ages of children and young people who use the library as well as the variety of the toys and equipment available. So that it isn't confused with other toy libraries which are for toddlers. Or perhaps you'd like to draw/paint a simple design which we can use for the logo for this service? The closing date for all suggestions/submissions is 14th October 08. A prize for each submission and best suggestion will be given at our AGM on Tuesday 21st October, 5-6.30pm. | |
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Summer Picnic Many thanks to everyone who attended our summer picnic in Springfield Park. Despite the threatening weather, we held our annual event in Springfield Park - with no rain! We spent a relaxed day enjoying delicious Indian food courtesy of our parents and Kashmiri Kebabish. Here are a few photos of the day:  |
18-22 Ashwin Street, E8, 5pm - 6.30pm The AGM is your chance to ensure that we are running HFBU properly, spending the money wisely & providing services which parents and children value. It's also a chance for you to meet staff, members of our council of management, and other parents, volunteers & carers. We will provide a crèche (booking essential) staffed by experienced playworkers and buffet refreshments for everyone. We will also be giving prizes for your Creative Submissions (see above). Our guest for the evening will be Aneurin Wood who supports Hackney's youth forums. We look forward to seeing you there! |
Family Support Co-Ordinator
We are delighted to welcome Tess as our new P/T Family Support Co-Ordinator.
Many of you already know Tess as our Toy Library Worker, a position which
she has now left.Toy Library We are currently looking to recruit a part-time Toy Library Worker to fill this post. In the meantime, the Toy Library remains open. Please telephone to book an appointment with Gillian, Elizabeth or Tess. Volunteers & Home Childcarers: You must telephone to book your places ASAP! All training courses held at HFBU Child Protection: Thur 13th Nov, 9.45-4.30pm Manual Handling: Thur 4th Dec, 9.45-3pm 1st Aid for Childcarers - 2 days: 30th Nov + 7th Dec, 9.30-4.30pm PLEASE make sure you attend courses you book on, PLACES ARE VERY VALUABLE! NB: Parents are welcome to book on our training courses if any places remain available. |
Hackney Families Together is a group for parents and carers of children 0-19 years old with disabilities and special educational needs. We meet monthly and cover key topics relevant to Hackney parent/carers. For more information give us a call!
Carers: Please send us your care vouchers regularly! We can't manage our finances if we don't know what care is happening! Saying Goodbye We said goodbye to Christine Addison in July this year. After 5 years at HFBU Chris has now moved on. We all wish her well. Saying Hello Hello to Phil Green, our interim Manager. We are delighted to welcome Phil, who has worked in children's services for over 30 years and is a specialist in Child Protection. 
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HFBU never make direct appeals to the public for funding. If you receive an e-mail requesting
financial assistance that you think might be from us please contact us immediately.