Livin’ it up Spring 2016
Welcome to the YCP Spring 2016 Newsletter! Spring has finally arrived and we are starting to see the sun come out...sometimes any way!! We have had a jam packed few months, so have a look through to see all the lovely things we have been up to. Supported by...
Can’t wait to see you all again soon!
Best wishes from the YCP Team!
Inside this issue:
Teen Zone
News and Updates
Zany Zone
YCP on Social Media!
Recent Activities
Contact Us!
Parents’ Page
Kingston Carers’ Network, Noble Centre, 109a Blagdon Road, New Malden, KT3 4BD, 020 3031 2757 Registered Charity No. 1151456 Company No. 8376060
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WHAT WE’VE BEEN UP TO! February Half Term We had an awesome time at Tiffin Sports Centre
& We loved our YCP Masterchef activity. Thanks Liz! As always we had a fantastic time with our friends at Horse Rangers!
We had SO much fun at our Valentine Family Bring A Dish Day!
We had a fantastic trip back at Sandown Ski Centre! We love the Ringo’s!! Our little ones had a great time at the Polka Theatre watching ‘Not now Bernard’!
Dramatherapy We were lucky enough to get funding to run some dramatherapy workshops with a lovely lady called Helen! We all had a fantastic time
We really enjoyed ourselves, running around the POD!
Our 12+s had a lovely meal together at Las Iguanas!
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Cook & Eat Liz has also been running a another very successful Cook & Eat Programme. Our young people enjoyed 6 weeks of cooking and fun!
Easter Holidays We had an amazing time at Kingston Museum!
As always we had tonnes of fun with our friends at 3 Peaks!!
We had one day of awesome art & three amazing days of dance with the lovely Create staff!
Our trip to Goals was full of footballing fun!
We loved our PGL day camp!! We always have so much fun at our family bring a dish days! We had SO much fun sewing our Easter chicks!
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TEENS PAGE Film Review—Goosebumps What if the characters from the fairy-tale books we read as a kid were brought to life? In the movie “Goosebumps”, teenager Zach accidentally realises havoc onto his new home town , by unlocking a magical book that released every fairy-tale character that has ever been created. We found this movie funny and creative, and we gave this film a 8/10
Hotline bling We love Drake’s song “Hotline bling”. But we love his dancing in his music video a bit better!
ChildLine is a private and confidential service for children and young people up to the age of 19. You can contact a ChildLine counsellor about anything—no problem is too big or too small. Call free on 0800 1111, have a 1-2-1 chat now online or send an email through the website http://www.childline.org.uk/Talk/Pages/Email.aspx
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FUN MAZE !!!
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ZANY ZONE
START
FINISH COLOUR ME IN!!
JOKE BOX COLOUR ME IN!
Q: What season is it when you are on a trampoline? A: Spring-time! Q: Why is everyone so tired on April 1? A: Because they've just finished a long, 31 day March!
Can you count how many Easter
FUN FACT Did you know that Rabbits are natural runners & can reach speeds of up to 30 to 40 mph!
eggs and how many Easter bunny’s are in the news letter??? The answer is on page 10
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UNDER 12 DROP IN The under 12s drop in is always lots of fun. We have a great time doing arts and crafts, playing games and just chilling out after school! Snacks and drinks are provided so all you need to bring is YOURSELF!
Here are some of the exciting things we have been getting up to at our under 12s drop in!
WHEN? EVERY 2ND THURS OF THE MONTH WHERE?BARNFIELD YOUTH CENTRE WHO? YOUNG CARERS AGED 5-12 YEARS
(TERM TIME)
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12+ Youth Group Our 12+ youth group does lots of different activities, and gets involved in varying workshops throughout the term. Check out some of the highlights below!
WHEN? EVERY WEDNESDAY (TERM TIME) We’ve had a jam packed few months at Youth Group!
WHERE?BARNFIELD YOUTH CENTRE
WHO? YOUNG CARERS
Here are two highlights!!
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Thank you so much! We would like to say a HUGE thank you to the people/organisations listed below:
Polka Theatre
Las Iguanas
Paul Vitty
Horse Rangers Association
Create Charity PGL
YMCA POD
Cygnets Traveling Art School
Sandown Ski Centre
Three Peaks Outdoor Pursuits
Helen Yates
Goals Tolworth
Kingston Rotary
ALL of our amazing volunteers!!
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OTHER ACTIVITIES…. Joint Focus Group
Welcome Group!
In January we had our first ever joint boys & girls focus group! We all got together at YCP HQ to create some posters and vines for Young Carers Awareness Day 2016.
As always we had a great time at our recent Welcome Group! We love meeting new young carers and we all had fun making ice cream sundaes, playing games and making new friends
Check out our vines on our twitter account: http://bit.ly/1TUkRku
Wellbeing Workshops Carol has been running some wellbeing workshops! We’ve been having lots of fun learning how to stay calm and meeting some new friends.
Do you live with someone who has a mental health issue? We are running a project which aims to provide one-to-one support and age-appropriate information to children and young people about mental ill health. If you would like some support around this, or know someone who would benefit, please get in touch by phone or email: 020 3031 2756 youngcarers1@kingstoncarers.org.uk
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PARENTS’ PAGE Are you a parent with a mental health problem? Would you like help and advice to work out how to find good solutions to day to day parenting challenges? Families Connect is a new project. Its aim is to develop a service to assist parents reduce the impact of their mental health issues on their children. If you, or a parent you know, could use their help, contact WelCare on 0208 546 3258 or email familiesconnect@welcarekingston.org.uk
If you are an adult carer, Kingston Carers’ Network can support YOU! For more information Call 020 3031 2751 or check out the website: www.kingstoncarers.org.uk You can also find support through our new Online Forum for Adult Carers. You don’t even have to leave the house! http://www.kingstoncarers.org.uk/ onlineforum/
Up Coming Family Events!
7th May—Alpha Road Community Fun Day—noon-4pm 2nd June—Chessington Fun Day—12-4pm
9th July—Malden Fortnight Craft Fair—both sides of New Malden High Street—9am to 4pm
Sitting and Befriending Service The Sitting and Befriending Service can help find a Sitter/Befriender to support your family. Give you a break from caring , or be a companion to your child/teenager helping them to access social and leisure activities. For more information contact: suerobson@ruils.co.uk 0208 831 6083
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YCP NEWS AND UPDATES Jack Petchey
Unfortunately we said goodbye to Emma at the beginning of March. She will be missed! But we wish her all the best for the future.
Schools Work We are working closely with Coombe Girls and Grey Court to provide extra support for our young carers! Liz is running a monthly lunch club at Coombe & Kat is doing some 1:1 sessions at Grey Court. Let us know if you’d like some more info!
It’s that time again & we need your votes for the next round of Jack Petchey winners! See staff for the list of nominees.
THANK YOU KINGSTON ACADEMY! Over the last few months Kingston Academy have been doing some fundraising for us. We are so so grateful for all of your support!
Hi all, its Kat here. I wanted to share some exciting news with you all… I am having twins!
Number of Easter eggs = 17 Number of Eater bunnies = 23
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YCP ON SOCIAL MEDIA
March was Cancer Awareness month! We ran a small awareness campaign on Facebook and Twitter!! Check the out at: https://twitter.com/YCPKingston & https:// www.facebook.com/kingston.ycp
14-18th March was School Autism Awareness Week! At least 1 in 100 people in the UK have autism... so chances are there are autistic people at your school. To raise awareness of the issues faced by people with autism some young carers made gingerbread people at our 12+ drop in!
Follow us on Twitter and Facebook for plenty more updates, info and support!
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CONTACT US! Diane 07818 878 931 youngcarers1@kingstoncarers.org.uk
Liz 07551 647 448 youngcarers3@kingstoncarers.org.uk
Kat 07824 781 705 youngcarers4@kingstoncarers.org.uk
Chris 07565 540 676 youngcarers2@kingstoncarers.org.uk