We’ve been lucky enough to secure discounted access tickets, so please join us for a fun-filled wildlife adventure.
Date: Sunday 7 July Venue: London Zoo
Regents Park, London NW1 4RY Time: The zoo is open 10am – 6pm Ages: Suitable for all
Prices: Deaf children, siblings and carers/immediate family £3 per ticket
One carer free for each deaf child (children under 3 free)
To book please complete this form.Payment for all tickets needs to be transferred to the NLDCS by the end of day Sunday 30 June with no exceptions.
Bank details:
Bank: Nat West
Account name: North London Deaf Children’s Society
Account Sort: 60-06-26
Account number: 33864799
Reference: Your family name/Zoo
We will be meeting on the main lawn at 12.30-1.30 for a picnic lunch. Please join members of the committee, catch up with friends and meet other families.
This event is for members of the North London Deaf Children’s Society only. (This is not the same as the National Deaf Children’s Society.) Not a member? – it’s easy to join – sign up here and pay £5 membership per family with your booking.
Join us for a fun-filled family party, get to know the committee and find out what we do. It’s a great opportunity to meet other local families, make new friends and catch up with old ones.
Date: 28 April 2024 Venue: Martin Primary School, Plane Tree Walk, London N2 9JP Time: 12.30pm – 3.00pm
Once again we’re holding our Annual General Meeting during the party to enable as many members as possible to find out more about NLDCS and share your thoughts while your children are being entertained.
Join us for lunch at 12.30 followed by the AGM at 1.00.
Come and be entertained by Wild Science
While we hold our meeting, the children will have an opportunity to meet Gerry the gerbil, Polly the python and Terry the tarantula amongst others at our amazing animal encounter experience where you’ll have an opportunity to get up close and personal with some furry and some not so furry animals.
Please remember that your child/ren are your responsibility throughout the party. If you wish to attend the AGM, please bring an extra family member so you don’t leave your child unattended.
As usual, to keep our costs down, we’re asking you to bring some sharing food to eat or drink – preferably finger food that doesn’t need heating up and can be eaten without cutlery. Please mark what it is, and whether it contains nuts/meat or is suitable for vegetarians.
Please book in advance and let us know how many people are coming, and what you’ll be bringing. To book your places, please fill out this booking form. Please let us know if you require an interpreter at the AGM.
NLDCS AGM
All members are welcome to join our Annual General Meeting
AGENDA
Apologies for absence
Minutes & matters arising of the last AGM in March 2023
Committee report
Treasurer’s report & Acceptance of accounts
Election of Officers
Election of Committee Members
Any other business
Join our committee
We need new people to join our organising committee. We need help to run events, people with new ideas, someone to take minutes at meetings and help with our website and newsletter. If you can help or want to find out what’s involved, please get in touch.
How to get to Martin Primary School:
Tube: East Finchley Northern Line (High Barnet branch)
Near by buses: 263, 102,653, 234
Date: 24 March Venue: 20 Queensway, Ponders End, Enfield EN3 4SA Time: 10.45am Age: strictly 7+ Cost: £10 per child.
Join a thrilling game in the Laser Quest labyrinth, with catwalks, mazes, swirling fog, special effects, music and lights. All equipment is provided.
This event includes two laser quest games and food.
There is limited space for parents at Enfield Laser Quest, so you may be required to complete a emergency contact form if you leave the premises.
To book please complete this form and transfer your payment and your 2024 membership of £5 by Monday 18th March.
This event is open to deaf children and siblings who are members of the NLDCS.
How to Pay:
Bank: Nat West
Sort code: 60-06-26
Account: 33864799
Reference payment with your family name/Laser.
If you are not a member of the North London Deaf Children’s Society (This is not the same as the National Deaf Children’s Society!) please fill in our membership form and transfer £5 membership for 2024.
We offer financial assistance to any member that needs help with this event. Please get in touch with NLDCS Committee member Nosheen Akhtar in confidence
Parking is limited at Laser Quest, but you can park in Tesco’s across the road (three hours free).
Mark your calendars as NLDCS hosts a party like no other to celebrate the spirit of giving and inclusivity.
Date: 3rd December 2023 Venue: Summerside School, Crossway, London N12 0QU Time: 2.30pm – 5.00pm
We are delighted to have the incredible Layra G from Jump High, who will be adding the thrill of trampoline acrobatics, the energy of Zumba, and the magic of festive costumes, creating a high-flying, dance-tastic experience that will leave you all breathless and bursting with laughter and joy. Every jump, every move, and every moment shared supports deaf children’s dreams. Let’s make this holiday season truly special together!
We’ll have some quiet time too, with our very popular art tables full of creative fun.
As usual, to keep our costs down, we’re asking you to bring some sharing food to eat or drink – preferably finger food that doesn’t need heating up and can be eaten without cutlery. Please mark what it is, and whether it contains meat or is suitable for vegetarians. Please do not bring anything with nuts in it.
Please book in advance and let us know how many people are coming, and what you’ll be bringing. To book your places, please fill out this booking form.
Please remember that your child/ren are your responsibility throughout the party.
How to get to Summerside School:
Tube to East Finchley and then 263 Bus Or Tube to Finchley Central and then 460 Bus Car parking is available on local streets.
Date: Sunday 17th December 2023 Time: 1pm for 1.30 start Venue: Chickenshed Theatre, Chase Side, Southgate, NW14 4PE Suitable for age: strictly 5+ Cost: Adult: £14 (normal price £22.50 in this peak period) Deaf child/ren: Free (courtesy of the NLDCS) Siblings: £7 (normal price £18.50 in this peak period)
This is a captioned performance with integrated BSL throughout.
The toymaker lives a simple and quiet life. He has just one child, his pride and joy; but (as all parents do) he worries. They often play alone and rarely bring friends home from school. Worried his child is lonely, the toymaker cooks up a cunning plan…Using a magical 3D printer, he creates an all-singing all-dancing AI child!
However, things don’t quite go according to plan when the AI child, serial number PIN:0Cch10, proves to be a bit too mischievous to handle!Get ready for a theatrical experience that will leave you spellbound.
With a captivating cast of colourful characters, big laughs and stunning sets The Toymaker’s Child promises to be an unforgettable journey. Join a talented cast of over 200 as they fill the stage with wonder, beauty, and just a touch of delightful chaos.
There is a free car park and other parking in surrounding street and a cafe onsite for snacks and drinks. Arrive before the show and have a chance to meet up with some of the other NLDCS families.
A printed synopsis of the performance can be requested directly from the theatre accessbookings@chickenshed.org.uk.
The performance time is 1hr 45 minutes including an interval.
The discounted adult tickets are thanks to Chickenshed Theatre and the NLDCS is paying for all deaf children and half the price of the sibling tickets.
To book: Please complete this form and transfer your payment by the 29th October. Your booking will only be secure when fully paid. Confirmation of your booking will be made when paid.
Late enquiries will be added to a waiting list. Sorry, we cannot offer refunds unless the tickets are taken by another family.
If you are not a member of the North London Deaf Children’s Society (This is not the same as the National Deaf Children’s Society!) please fill in our membership form and transfer £5 membership for this 2023.
We offer financial assistance to any member that needs help with this event. Please get in touch with NLDCS Committee member, Nosheen Akhtar in confidence via nosheen.a.akhtar@hotmail.co.uk
Chickenshed is a 10-15 minutes walk from Oakwood and Cockfosters tube stations on the Piccadilly Line.
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