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The CADCAF 2009 Christmas party went very well, with entertainment from Kirsty Lloyd of ‘Little Stars’ Disco who provided lots of fun and games for the children to enjoy. Father Christmas also made an appearance and
delivered lots of lovely presents for the children to take home. There was plenty of food and festive cheer and everyone had a great time. Thank you to all who helped out in the kitchen, setting up before the party, clearing away and collecting raffle money. We can’t thank you enough for your kind help and support, it is much appreciated, especially at such a busy time of year.
Thanks also go to the following who kindly donated prizes for our Christmas raffle:
Sainsbury’s, Kraft Foods, Wilkinsons, Boots, Emma Sollis, Jan Rappitt, Chris Smillie, Waitrose, Legoland and Cotswold Bowl
CHRISTMAS PARTY RAFFLE
CADCAF managed to raise a total of £41.00. Thank you to all of you who bought tickets and helped to make the party a success. We hope you all enjoyed yourselves and your prize if you were one of the lucky winners!!
CARERS XMAS PARTY Everyone had a lovely evening at the carers Christmas party which was held at the racecourse on Friday 11th December 2009.
Please contact the office if you would like a copy of the above photograph for a small donation of 50p which will go towards CADCAF funds.
Thinktank, Birmingham - to be visited 27th May 2008
Thinktank is a museum and science attraction. It examines the past, investigates the present and explores what the future may bring! Thinktank’s job is to help us all understand how science and technology shape our lives. Thinktank has ten themed galleries spread over four floors and there is a team of gallery staff to answer questions and help you get the most out of your visit. Thinktank also has a Planetarium placing the audience right in the centre of the action. Thinktank also has a café serving light meals and hot snacks throughout the day and a gift shop where you can buy some weird and wonderful mementos and some unusual presents.
For more details on the above visit their website: www.thinktank.ac
Thinktank is fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with mobility difficulties.
Siblings visit to Paint It Yourself Pottery Shop in Cheltenham 10th April 2008
Siblings had a great time being creative, a good mix of boys and girls of age ranges 6 to 13 years old.
They created their own designs using a choice of pottery from trinket boxes, to cereal bowls.
Some really good designs ranging from football to flowers. We had lovely assistance from 2 volunteers Lucy and Amy and staff at the shop. Theywere kept very quiet and engrossed during the whole time we were there, busy painting.
Afterwards it was off to tea at Frankie and Benny's where we were all making new friends as well as seeing old friends. The kids all said how much they enjoyed their time out and it showed us how important it is to have quality time with their parent and time away from their special needs siblings.
Cinema 11th April 2008
A small group of us visited Cineworld at The Brewery Cheltenham to watch Spiderwick Chronicles. Enjoyed by most of us and good to just sit down instead of charging around! Another good quality activity to occupy us in the school break.
Longleat trip 9th April 2008
Everyone really enjoyed the day. We had 2 lovely new volunteers who were gratefully received by two families: Amy and Steve. Thanks to them for their help. We went on trains, boats, safari park, Longleat Mansion House, Maze, Pets Corner and finally staggered back to the coach happily tired after a thoroughly enjoyable day out. There are lots more pictures in the gallery
Art Session 7th April 2008
We had a visit from local Artist Celia Atkins, who talked to children and parents about colours and which colours affect our mood. E.g. Yellows make us happy, blue made us 'sleepy', green was calming, red/black was cross or angry or energetic. She showed us how we can express our feelings through painting, which gave us some useful ideas to do at home with the children on a rainy day!
We played some music alongside the painting session and it was incredible watching the children being creative and responsive to the music and painting with their feelings. Some children who had never expressed any interest in painting suddenly wanted to paint and use their own version of the 'mood' colours.
Alongside the art therapy, was bouncing around the soft play room, easter card making and an easter egg hunt, which was throughly enjoyed by all, by the look of their chocolate covered faces!
Our grateful thanks go to Celia, Gill, Lucy and Morgan who helped the children and their parents enjoy themselves even more with their extra support. It was lovely to see many new members attending and making new friends.
Have a look at the other images in the Gallery
Volunteer Open Day 3rd April 2008 We had a great response with people visiting us on the day. Between 10am and 12 noon, we must have chatted to 12 people and a nearly equal number have rang and requested information and forms to complete for volunteering. We are continuing to receive e-mails and phone enquiries which is brilliant.The Glos Echo have done a follow up and taken some lovely pictures of children at Battledown, so hope to see it in print soon.
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