Livin’ it up Summer 2016
Welcome to the YCP Summer 2016 Newsletter! Summer is finally here! It seems like forever since the sun was shining, but we are so glad it’s here. We have already been up to lots of exciting activities and adventures, so take a peek inside for plenty of news, pics and updates. We’ve got so much going on in the next few months and can’t wait to get started!
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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!
May Half Term As always, we had an amazing
All our budding artists had a great time at the Stanley Picker Gallery!
trip with our friends at Three Peaks
We took two groups to Bocketts Farm this holiday. We all had so much fun feeding the animals
We had a great time practicing our gymnastics
Our 12+ group really enjoyed bowing and ice skating at Guildford Spectrum!
We had a fantastic time at our annual Summer Party to celebrate Carers Week!
We had so much fun on our trip to laser quest!
Thanks to our friends at Horse Rangers, we had another amazing days with the horses!
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Thankyou so Much! We would like to say a heartfelt thank you to the following people / organisations for helping to support our work:
House Handlers
Inner Wheel Club
We would also like to
Stanley Picker Gallery
say an EXTRA special
Kingston University
Riverside Rotary Club
Horse Rangers Association
thanks to our lovely volunteers. We really appreciate all the time and energy you give to us!
Schools’ work Here at YCP HQ we have been working hard to build relationships with some of your secondary schools! This has been very successful and we are now running lunch clubs in Coombe Girls School, Tolworth Girls School & Hollyfield School AND 1:1 sessions are offered at Grey Court School If you want anymore information just let us know!
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TEENS PAGE Film review : The Jungle Book (15/04/2016) How would you like to see a remake of the classic Disney film The Jungle Book? The 1967 film has made a return bigger and better than ever. We believe this is definitely one not to miss out on! We gave this film a 9/10. It is a very engaging and the new voice overs are great! Join Mowgli, Baloo and their other friends as they embark on an exciting adventure to flee the jungle. 7 Years by Lukas Graham We love this new song and we love this new artist! Lukas has created a very catchy song and we are excited for his next release!
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ZANY ZONE Colour me in Joke Box What did the pig say on a hot summers day? I’M BACON! Why do bananas need to use sun cream? Because they peel What do you call a snowman in July? A puddle
Help cool down with a fan!
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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!
In the last few months, some of our highlights have been; all the lovely arts and crafts activities, sports in the hall and playing on the field. We can’t wait to do lots more!
NEXT ONE? THURSDAY 14TH JULY WHERE? BARNFIELD YOUTH CENTRE WHO? YOUNG CARERS AGED 5-12 YEARS
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12+ Youth Group Our 12+ youth group does lots of different activities, and gets WHEN? EVERY involved in varying workshops WEDNESDAY throughout the term. Check out UNTIL 20TH JULY some of the highlights below!
WHERE?BARNFIELD
YOUTH CENTRE
WHO? YOUNG CARERS AGED
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OTHER ACTIVITIES…. Girls’ Focus Group Our Girls’ Focus Group met again in May! We had a great time thinking of a story that will be used to raise awareness of the project, in our very own animated film! We also put together some great Interview questions for any new YCP Support Workers!
We would like to give a
Welcome Group! We had such a lovey time at our recent Welcome Group! We practiced our jumping, made some great new friends and enjoyed some arts & crafts.
We finished it all off with a yummy ice cream Sunday!
BIG thumbs up to Amelie, who has been praised in ‘the good life’ for being a good neighbour and encouraging her street get together for an event.
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/
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 Youth Group/Drop in UPDATES!
We have been lucky enough to get some funding for a new youth group! Barnfield will be closing at the end of July BUT the good news is, from September we will be based at Kingsnympton Youth & Community Centre.
Jack Petchey Awards
We would like to congratulate Lucas, Caitlin, Valeria and Leila, as they are our winners for this half of the year! Well done all of you! Please give any nominations to Liz or Diane and we will start collecting votes again in September
From September/October:
Barnfield Wednesday group will run every Wednesday at the new venue for age 14+ The under 12s drop in will now run on the second MONDAY of every month at the new venue The new youth group for year 7 & 8s will run on the first and third Monday of every month, at the new venue (from OCTOBER)
It’s Kat here! I just wanted to say goodbye for now. I’ve loved working with you all and hope to see you again next year after the babies are born!
Hi it is Chris here, I would just like to say that I am leaving YCP at the end of June. I have really enjoyed my time with you all and am very sad to be leaving. However I am not completely disappearing as I will still be volunteering, and maybe still see some of you from time to time at some of the activities!!
We would like to say a HUGE congratulations to Jess, one of our amazing volunteers! She recently achieved her Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award
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YCP ON SOCIAL MEDIA We have been supporting lots of campaigns on Twitter and Facebook over the last months! In May (16-22) it was Mental Health Awareness week #MHWA16 and some of our young carers made dream catchers , made a display and took part in a quiz to promote the event.
#YCP supported #byyourside @stonewalluk against homophobia.
In #CarersWeek , @creatcharity a blog was written about YCP. You can read it here - http:// createarts.org.uk/2016/06/carers-week-2016kingston-young-carers-project/
It was #childsafetyweek this week (7-11 June). Do you know any ways in which to keep children safe?
Follow us on Twitter and Facebook for plenty more updates, info and support!
www.facebook.com/Kingston.YCP @YCPKingston
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CONTACT US!
Diane 07818 878 931 youngcarers1@kingstoncarers.org.uk
Liz 07551 647 448 youngcarers3@kingstoncarers.org.uk