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We are excited to invite you to join us for a visit to The Planetarium and Royal Observatory at Greenwich.

Date: Sunday 15 October
Time: 1.15pm (show starts at 1.30) and we will visit the Royal Observatory afterwards
Venue: The Peter Harrison Planetarium
Blackheath Avenue
Greenwich
London SE10 8XJ
Cost: £5 per person with one free carer ticket per deaf child.
Age: Suitable for aged 7+ (Children under 5 will not be admitted)
Deadline for booking: Wednesday 4 October.

Due to the generosity of the National Deaf Children’s Society, we can offer an amazing discount on tickets with deaf children and sibling tickets at only £5 each with one carer free for each deaf child. Other adult tickets will also be £5, subject to availability.

You will need to arrange your own journey to Greenwich but some of us are planning to take the Uber Boat by Thames Clippers from Embankment Pier to Greenwich which takes around 45 mins and runs every 20 minutes. It will great if you can join us. (We can share more details after booking.)

To book: Please complete this form and transfer your payment immediately with any membership fee of £5 due. Your booking will only be secure when fully paid. Confirmation of your booking will be made when paid.

How to Pay: Please transfer your payment to secure your booking.
Reference payment with your family name/Planet.

All families must be members of the NLDCS and have paid the £5 membership fee for 2023 to be eligible. (if you don’t remember if you’re up-to-date, please contact us.

Late enquiries will be added to a waiting list.  Sorry, we cannot offer refunds unless the tickets are taken by another family.
Your child/ren remain your responsibility throughout this event.

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 2023.

Please note that there is no late admission into the Planetarium Show and no re-admission and once you are seated you can not leave until the end. Show time approximately 30 minutes. There is a hearing-aid loop system in the Planetarium.

More information here: https://www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/planetarium-shows/sky-tonight

Fun and creative workshops are being run by the NLDCS, Victoria & Albert museum, Sadlers Wells, Foundling Museum and many more. Pleaseclick theimage for the full programme and feel free to share with families.

The Family Day is Free and Drop-in so there is no need for families to book. It’s open between 12.00 – 16.00 though we do suggest planning for at least 2 hours to take full advantage of the activities on offer.

Click here to download the full programme

Date: Sunday 22 May 2022
Time: 3 – 4.30pm
Venue: Hollywood Bowl North Finchley
Cost: £4 per child

Join us as we hit the 10-Pin bowling lanes for this popular event. All ages are welcome, from toddlers to grandparents, but you must pay and book in advance so we know how many children are coming. We’ll have some food at the lanes and siblings are welcome too!

Please complete this booking form and pay for your places online to the NLDCS bank account. Your tickets will not be guaranteed until you have paid. (Sorry no refunds available).

Please note that your children remain your responsibility throughout this event and please don’t turn up without booking and expect to play, as there may not be a place for your child.

Hollywood Bowl North Finchley
Leisure Way,
High Road,
Finchley,
London,
N12 0GL

Nearest tube Finchley Central and West Finchley followed by a short bus ride. There is plenty of free parking available. Plan your journey with the TFL Journey Planner: www.tfl.gov.uk

Everyone is welcome to join our online Zoom Annual General Meeting on Thursday 3rd February at 8.15pm for a prompt 8.30 start.

Please email us for the Zoom meeting link at northlondon@ndcsgroup.org.uk

AGENDA

1. Apologies for absence
2. Minutes & matters arising of the last AGM in February 2021
3. Committee report
4. Treasurer’s report & Acceptance of accounts
5. Election of Officers
6. Election of Committee Members
7. Any other business

Date: Saturday 20th November
Time: 3pm
Venue: Via Zoom – link will be shared to all those who book
Cost: Free
Suitable for all ages

Join us for an Art Workshop led by the talented artist
Sally-Anne Hickman whose skill in cartoon and comic art has seen her running workshops in schools and museums since 2014.

The workshop will provide an introduction to cartoon drawing and is suitable for all ages. All you will need is is pencil, paper and something to colour with. 

To book a place, please email Kanwaljit Makram:kammak101@gmail.com  before18th November, with your child/children’s names, their communication needs and your contact details to complete the booking.

Please note: to promote online safety, only those who have booked to attend this event will be able to access the Zoom event.

This event will also be signed in BSL by Ben Jefferson.

You can find out more about Sally-Anne at her website: https://sallyshinystars.com