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Next Cookery Classes

Posted on October 06, 2019

Our next cookery block will start on 22 October 2019. 

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Evening Support Group

Posted on October 06, 2019

Last month (Sept) we began our 3 month trial of an evening support group. The evening group runs 6.30 pm- 8.30 pm at YMCA Orbiston, Liberty Rd, Bellshill ML4 2EU, on the first Monday of the Month. Next one is tomorrow Monday 7th October 2019.  Our last one of the trial will....

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Outdoor Day 2019

Posted on October 06, 2019

On 24 August we had our annual outdoor day.  The families that took part enjoyed a day out at Winston Lodge and we had great weather.  Our activities that day were creative arts and craft, climbing and an adventure through the Village of the little people (Sponsored by BBC Children in Need). ....

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BBC Night at the Proms - Saturday 14th Sept 19

Posted on October 06, 2019

Some of our children and staff attended the Annual BBC Night at the Proms this year.

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Ponies Help Children 2019

Posted on October 06, 2019

Ponies help children came to visit us at the start of the summer holidays for an introduction session.  Several families took part and enjoyed it.  We then arranged 3 Tuesday tasters sessions at Blairmains Farm in Shotts.  The children and families loved it. 

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Drama Workshop - Saturday 29th June 2019

Posted on October 06, 2019

We had Ian "Sheepie" Smith from - The Motherwell Pantomines come and do a drama workshop for the children.  

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1st Aid Course

Posted on May 24, 2019

10 June 2019

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1st Aid Course

Posted on March 28, 2019

Congratulations  to two of our young carers who completed their First Aid Training Course on Monday 25th March 201 at VANL. Well done Louise and Stephen 👍

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SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT WEBSITE FOR DISABLED CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Posted on March 18, 2019

Two of our young people Lucy and Jordan attended the Scottish Government on Feb 2019 to help shape and contribute towards the new Scottish Government updated website for disabled children and families, Well done Both.

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OVER 18'S ASN NIGHTCLUB EXPERIENCE

Posted on March 17, 2019

On 31 st of January 2019,some of our over 18s attended  - The Garage Nightclub in Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow.  Who  host an ASN nightclub event on the last Thursday of the month from 6pm to 11pm through 2 charities called includeme2 and dates & mates.  Which is  inclusive for young people over 18 with....

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Tesco fruit donation

Posted on August 30, 2018

A big thank you to Nadine the community link from our local Tesco for our health snacks over some of the summer trips

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Asda Foundation Cheque

Posted on August 13, 2018

Today the Jack and Jill group were presented with a Cheque for £200 from the Asda Foundation.  Thanks Asda and thanks to Joseph,  for receiving the cheque

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Laughter Yoga

Posted on September 25, 2017

We are happy to announce that we now have Laughter Yoga sessions available to our carers and young people to participate in.   Laughter Yoga has scientific health benefits including the reduction of stress, improved oxygen intake to the brain and a rise in those 'feel good' endorphines!  If would....

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Outdoor Adventure sessions.

Posted on August 16, 2017

Members can register their children to take part in our outdoor adventure block funded by Comic Relief.  Children will grow their confidence each week and experience fun in the great outdoors, ending in an exploration of Loch Lomomd.  Children must be 5+ to attend this project. 

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Awards Ceremony 2017

Posted on May 27, 2017

We are pleased to inform everyone that our next scheduled Awards Ceremony will take place on the 4th of November.  Last year was a resounding success and many of our stakeholders enjoyed to see the progress made and enjoyment had by everyone that is supported by our Charity.

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Summer activity program 2017

Posted on March 31, 2017

Please follow this link to find our scheduled Summer Activities Plan 2017

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Great news!!

Posted on March 12, 2017

We have been granted another three years of funding through BBC Children in Need which will enable us to continue to support more families from the Lanarkshire area. Please get in touch if you would like to know more about the services we offer to families, children and young people all....

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Expressive Arts Competition 2017

Posted on January 31, 2017

We are delighted to announce that our group's children will be taking part in The Expressive Arts Competition Fund and will have art work exhibited in Glasgow in March based on the theme of what their parent/s mean to them. It will be an amazing chance for our young children....

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New Young Carers Group.

Posted on November 23, 2016

We are delighted to announce the scheduled launch of the young Carers group on a Wednesday evening on the 14th of December.  Our first week will involve planning around with our service users with the 8 week block commencing on the 4th of January.  This program is ope to any....

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Awards Ceremony 2016

Posted on October 14, 2016

Our first Awards Ceremony was a resounding success!  It was satisfying to see so many proud children and young adults receiving awards for their skills and success throughout the year.  Well done to everyone!

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Sowing Seeds - Growing Skills launch in May!

Posted on March 04, 2016

We are glad to announce the forth coming launch of our new and exciting project.  In partnership with Caring for Carers we are running a 25 week program giving kids new skills and learning about the process of cooking from farm to fork.  All participants will learn the process of....

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The cooking Club

Posted on January 18, 2016

We are pleased to announce further funding has been allocated to run the cooking club with additional classes for 2016.  What is the cooking club? This is ran in partnership with Lucie Armstrong, our Professional Cookery Lecturer of New College Lanarkshire and Lesley Marshall.  On its pilot run in 2015 we....

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