North London Deaf Children's Society

White Water Rafting

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Date: Friday 24th August 2018
Time: 9.30am – approx 12.30pm
Venue: Lee Valley White Water Centre, Station Road, Waltham Cross, Herts EN9 1AB
Age: strictly 10+

How to get there: 10 mins from junction 25 or 26 of the M25. Find directions for different modes of travel at https://www.gowhitewater.co.uk/visitor-info/how-to-get-here

Older kids are invited to take part in a thrilling white water rafting experience on the Olympic course at this iconic venue. Prices normally start at £38 per person, but Lee Valley Community Fund has very kindly agreed to fund costs for NLDCS members, so places are free. Communication support (funded by an NDCS local groups grant) will be available on the day, please make sure you tell us if your child/ren require signed support. Deaf children will be given priority, but we’ll try to accommodate hearing siblings and are asking for a £10 deposit per child, to be refunded on the day. Make sure you turn up to get your deposit back!

Please arrive promptly as there will be a full safety briefing and assessment before going out on the water, and anyone who misses this will not be able to take part. All safety equipment will be provided.

Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first serve basis for members so to find out how to book please email northlondon@ndcsgroup.org.uk The deadline for booking is 10th August.

Event

Family visit to Mill Hill Fire Station on Sunday 29th April

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BOOK NOW:
Now’s your chance to take a peek inside a fire engine, find out exactly what a firefighter’s job involves, try on the uniform and get the lowdown on fire safety as NLDCS has arranged a family visit to Mill Hill fire station – details below.

Where: Meeting point is outside Mill Hill Library in Hartley Avenue, NW7 2HX (directly opposite the fire station)
When: 1.45pm prompt, Sunday 29th April
Age: Families with children aged 3+, though younger ones are welcome.
Duration: 2 hours
Transport: Parking in surrounding streets; Mill Hill Broadway station is a 5 min walk
Cost: Free but you must book a place.

How to book: It’s vital to book in advance, as numbers are limited and we won’t be able to include extra people on the day.

Please email Kam Makram, northlondon@ndcsgroup.org.uk by 5pm on Monday 23rd April with the following information:

Full name and mobile number of parents/carers who will be attending
Name(s) of child(ren) their age(s), whether they’re deaf or hearing, and their communication needs

Extra info:

As with all our events, this is only open to member families.
Your children remain your responsibility throughout the event and you must stay with them at all times.
Remember to book within the 23rd April deadline as we need to confirm numbers.
If you can’t make it on the day, please let us know.
If the weather’s good, we’ll be going to the local park afterwards, so do bring some snacks.
We’ll contact you on the day if plans change due to the firefighters being called out on a job.

Smoke alarm fittings – Do you know that you can request additional free safety devices to be fitted at home if you have a deaf member of the family?

The Mill Hill station can arrange for visiting families with deaf children to have smoke alarms fitted that use vibrating pads or flashing lights to alert people to danger.

Details of families attending who don’t live in the borough of Barnet will be passed on to their local fire station so that a fitting can be arranged.

Anyone living in London can book a fire safety visit from the London Fire Brigade
via https://www.london-fire.gov.uk/safety/the-home/home-fire-safety-visits/. A special alarm can be brought if you let them know a deaf person lives with you.

News

National Deaf Children’s Society Youth event

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Multi Activity Weekend London

18 – 20 May 2018
13-18 year olds

Accommodation – Chalfont Campus, Newland Park, Buckinghamshire, HP8 4AD

7pm Friday – 2pm Sunday

Lots of fantastic events to take part in at a nearby activity centre, which may include:-

Climbing
Ropes course
Team building

The closing date for applications is Friday 13 April 2018

Get involved. Apply now!!

Download an application from the NDCS.

Or email nicola.partridge@ndcs.org.uk to ask for one to be emailed or posted or for more information.

To see details of all youth events click here

Children with additional complex needs

It is essential that the NDCS can ensure the safety of your child during the events. If your child requires nursing, manual handling, or presents behaviour which impacts on the safety of themselves or others then unfortunately the NDCS are currently unable to support them on their youth programme. If you are unsure if this will apply to your child please contact the NDCS to discuss before completing an application form.

Event

Easter treat for kids aged 3+

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Sarah and Duck at Arts Depot

Young fans of CBeebies – and their families – are bound to be familiar with the enchanting world of Sarah and Duck. Now they’re stepping off the small screen and on to the stage, and NLDCS is giving you the chance to join them in a brand new show, called Sarah & Duck’s Big Top Birthday, at the Arts Depot during the Easter Holidays.

Meet them, together with their friends including The Ribbon Sisters, The Shallots, Flamingo & John and Umbrella, as they plan a birthday party for Scarf Lady in their garden. The tale is being performed in a fantastic blend of puppetry, storytelling and music, taking you and your children on a magical adventure.

More information and booking details are below – please note the very tight deadline.

Date: Wednesday 4th April 2018
Time: 2pm – 3pm (no interval)
Venue: Arts Depot, Tally Ho Corner, North Finchley N12 0GA
Age: 3+
Cost: Deaf children and siblings £7 each (*subsidised by NLDCS; normal ticket price is £14 per person); one adult carer per deaf child goes free; other friends and family members £12.60 each

To book: Please contact Kam on northlondon@ndcsgroup.org.uk to book. Tickets are limited and first come, first served.

Deadline for bookings: Friday March 24th 2018

* Subsidised tickets are only available to families who are members of NLDCS and have paid £5 annual subscription for 2018.

Event

Children’s pottery painting

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BOOK NOW:

Children’s pottery painting on Saturday 24th March – free for deaf children

NLDCS has arranged pottery painting for your children on Saturday 24th March, so book now to ensure a place!

Details are below and please note that the venue and time are different from those in our recent newsletter.

Where: Fired Treasures, 143 Dollis Rd, Mill Hill NW7 1JX
When: 2pm prompt, Saturday 24th March (please arrive 15 mins early
Age: 3+ – as long as your child can pick up a paintbrush. Deaf children will be given priority, but places may be available for hearing siblings.

What’s involved: A 1 ½ hour session in which children can unleash their artistic talents and decorate a mug or plate. These will be fired after painting and given to you at a later date.

Transport: Free parking in surrounding streets, and in Virgin Active and Waitrose car parks in Langstone Way. A few minutes’ walk from Mill Hill East Tube station (Northern line).

Cost: Free for deaf children who must pre-book. Siblings will need to be paid for – about £15 per child.

How to book: It’s vital to book in advance, as numbers are limited and we won’t be able to include extra people on the day.

Please email northlondon@ndcsgroup.org.uk by 8pm on 18^th March with the following information:

*Full name and mobile number of parent

*Name(s) of child(ren) who will be attending, their age(s), whether they’re deaf or hearing, and their communication needs

Extra info:

This event is only open to member families.
Parents of children aged under 16 must stay on site throughout the session.
Remember to book within the 18^th March deadline as we need to confirm numbers the following morning.
If your child can’t make it on the day, please contact Sharon Webb on 07802 841888 as early as possible so that the place can be given to someone on the waiting list.