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Link Newsletter December 2020
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In this edition of the Link newsletter we list some Christmas events, virtual activities and other resources being run by activities and services.
Christmas Activities
Sign up to become a Winter Warrior here: if you live in Trafford, have a disability and are under the age of 25, you can get your hands on a free activity pack to see you through to Christmas!
Online Young Carers Christmas Extravaganza
Saturday 19 December, 10am to 5pm
Get in touch with Trafford Young Carers at Carers Centre
Saturday 19 December, 1pm to 6pm
Drop in at any point during the day to be entered into a prize draw
Christmas Crafts with the Family Information Service
Online craft ideas to do at home with your little ones, on Facebook
Share a photo of your creations to be entered in to win Tesco voucher
Lightopia Lantern and Light Festival
At Heaton Park until 10 January 2021
An after-dark wonderland. Apply for a personal assistant ticket if needed at info@outreachcreative.com
Christmas Trail: Holly’s Festive Feast
At Tatton Park until 3 January 2021
Christmas City Drive-In Cinema
Event City until 31 December 2020
Online Santa Experience from Chill Factore
Online activities
Empower You have a new activity timetable each week for people with learning impairments and autism as well as their supporters in Trafford. All prices exclude carers. Sign up to their timetable by emailing info@unlimitedpotential.org.uk to see timetable specific sessions.
Access Sports have helpfully signposted to a number of different activities and resources online. You can also follow on Facebook @AccessSport #StayActiveWithAccess #StayInworkOut
Training and Support
Contact has a number of family workshops and events to check out on their website.
Starts Monday 11 January 2021
5 week course, online via Zoom
Trafford Sunrise Parental Workshop – Anxiety
Tuesday 12 January 2021, 10-11.30am
For parent carers of children aged 5-12 years
Sleep Success – Seashell Trust
Thursday 21 January 2021
Thursday 22 April 2021
Half day workshop offers intro to the behavioural approach to sleep
Trafford Sunrise Parental Workshop – Managing Change
Thursday 4 February 2021, 5-6.30pm
For parent carers of children aged 5-12 years
Kooth. Com Parent Carer Information Session
Friday 5 February 2021, 12-1pm, online
Introduction for parent carers to the Kooth online counselling, advice and support service for 11-25 year olds.
Trafford Sunrise Parental Workshop – Behavioural Difficulties
Tuesday 10 February 2021, 11am – 12.30pm
For parent carers of children aged 5-12 years
Making Participation Work Children and Young people Conference
Tuesday 16 February 2021, all day, online
Understanding your child with additional needs and other online parenting courses
Free courses for Trafford families
Written by CAMHS professionals with other health and education workers
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Counselling and Family Centre groups
Coping through Covid— Thursdays