Events

For the first time, we’ve inviting families with deaf children to a sleepover at the Natural History Museum. You’ll be able to explore the museum after dark, spot  dinosaurs in the shadows, take part in fun-packed educational activities and then sleep in one of the galleries. In the morning, you’ll be served breakfast and enjoy a live animal show before departing.

Dino Snores normally costs £60 per person, but NLDCS is offering subsidised tickets to members at just £30 each for deaf children and their siblings. There’s only space for one adult carer per family (aged 18+) who will go free.

To secure your place, please contact Suki Gill northlondon@ndcsgroup.org.uk

You will need to pay in advance, and also complete and sign a parental consent form provided by the museum. The cut-off date for applications is Friday June 23, and we will not accept any latecomers.

More details here http://www.nhm.ac.uk/events/dino-snores-for-kids.html

Please note that sleeping spaces are shared – there are no private rooms – and that non-NLDCS families will be taking part as well. No children under 7 will be admitted.

Download a map here

Just turn up on the day with a picnic and any outdoor games your children would like to play, and don’t forget to bring sun cream and a rug to sit on.
If the weather’s bad, we’ll email you with a plan B. In the meantime, contact us at northlondon@ndcsgroup.org.uk if you have any questions about the event.

Please remember that your children will remain your responsibility throughout this event. Please stay with them at all times.

Nearest tube station: Highgate (Northern Line). Parking is available on surrounding streets.

Bowling’s always popular and all ages are welcome, from toddlers to grandparents. Please tell us in advance how many people are coming — email Kam Makram kammak101@gmail.com

Cost: deaf children free (subsidised by NLDCS). Everyone else, £7 each, payable on the day.

(Please use the second entrance as we are in a different hall)

In a break from tradition, we’re holding our AGM during the party to enable as many members as possible to find out more about NLDCS, share ideas and even join the committee while your children are being entertained.

We’ve booked the multi-sports entertainer who was a huge hit at the mini-Olympics party last year, and afterwards everyone will tuck into a tasty party tea.

As usual, to keep our costs down, we’re asking you to bring something 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, contact Donna Tuffs by 4 March  northlondon@ndcsgroup.org.uk

AGM AGENDA

1 Apologies for absence

2 Minutes & matters arising of the last AGM in January 2016

3 Committee report

4 Treasurer’s report & Acceptance of accounts

5 Election of Officers

6 Election of Committee Members

7 Any other business

Families will have the chance to make, look, touch, sign and explore, with a full programme of drop in activities from storytelling and interactive trails, to musical performances, art making workshops and taster sessions in British Sign Language (BSL). This event is fully accessible for families with deaf children, parents or carers.

FREE | Suitable for all ages

In partnership with Camden Family Learning, Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children and The British Museum.

The family day will include activities run by: Arsenal Football Club, British Library, British Museum, British Origami Society, British Postal Museum, Camden Advisory Service for Deaf CYP, Camden Family Learning, Camden & Islington SLT Service, Cochlear Implanted Children’s Support, Deafinitely Theatre, Francis Crick Institute, Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children, Jewish Museum, National Deaf Children’s Society, North London Deaf Children’s Society, October Gallery, Royal Association for Deaf people, SOAS University of London and University of Bath.

The British Library family programme is generously supported by John Lyon’s Charity and The Sackler Trust.

– See more at: http://www.bl.uk/events/family-day-festival-of-maps#sthash.DCGz3hST.dpuf