The Children’s Specialist Services team runs a range of different types of events for deafblind children, young people, and their families. These take place in different locations across the country.

Some are targeted towards particular ages of children or young people but many are open to everyone.

If you would like to attend one of our family events please use the contact information to get in touch. That way we can ensure that the day is suitable for your child and that you have all the information you need to get the most out of the day.

It also gives us chance to find out about any additional support needs that your family may have.

South | East | South West | North | Midlands | Wales | Northern Ireland

South

Kentish Town Family Day
Saturday 18 May 2013 – time to be confirmed
Free Space Gallery
Kentish Town Health Centre
Bartholomew Road
London NW5 2AJ

An opportunity to see the results of our 2012 art project – Weaving Worlds.  There will be art activities open to all.

Barnet Christmas family day
Saturday 7 December 2013 – 11am to 3pm
Anne Wall Centre
12 Hyde Close
Barnet EN5 5TJ

The centre has a hydrotherapy pool, sensory room and trampoline. There will be time to meet other families and a chance for children to be creative in our art room, plus an opportunity to meet Santa.

Get in touch with the South team

If you would like to come along to one of our South family days then do get in touch. That way we can make sure that you have all the information you need to get the most out of the day, and we are aware of any additional support needs that your family may have.
Tel: 0845 127 0083
Fax: 0845 127 0084
Email: southcss@sense.org.uk

East

Ipswich family day
Saturday 15 June 2013 – 11am to 3.30pm
Thomas Wolsey School
Defoe Road
Ipswich IP1 6SG

Northants CHARGE family day
Thursday 25 July 2013 – 11am to 3.30pm
Wicksteed Park
Barton Road, Kettering
Northamptonshire NN15 6NJ

Sherwood Forest family day – to be confirmed
Wednesday 21 August 2013

Ipswich family day
Saturday 30 November 2013 – 11am to 3.30pm
Thomas Wolsey School
Defoe Road
Ipswich IP1 6SG

Get in touch with the East team

If you would like to come along to one of our East family days then do get in touch. That way we can make sure that you have all the information you need to get the most out of the day, and we are aware of any additional support needs that your family may have.
Tel:  01778 345 768
Textphone:  01778 380 078
Email: eastcss@sense.org.uk

South West

Cornwall Family Day
22nd June 2013
Venue to be confirmed

Get in touch with the South West team

If you would like to come along to one of our South West family days then do get in touch. That way we can make sure that you have all the information you need to get the most out of the day, and we are aware of any additional support needs that your family may have.
Tel: 0117 967 0008
Fax: 0117 967 0008
Email: woodside@sense.org.uk

North

Chill Factore event for Explorer’s and Pioneers Groups
Saturday 23 March 2013
Chill Factore - Manchester
Tubing session slots start at 12.30pm
20 people maximum for this event so first-come first-served.  To book a place contact our North team on the email / phone details below.

Middleton Horse Riding event for Explorer’s Group
Saturday 28 April 2013
Middleton Park Equestrian Centre, Leeds
Horse riding and grooming sessions - 1pm to 3pm
14 people maximum for this event – with an additional two slots for wheelchair accessible carriages.  First-come first-served.  To book a place contact our North team on the email / phone details below.

Kingswood Outdoor Pursuit Event for Pioneer’s Group
Saturday 18 May  2013 - 10am to 3pm
Kingswood Outdoor Pursuit Centre, Sheffield
Lots of outdoor activities for you to try.  We will also be joined by members of the Usher team.
To book a place contact our North team on the email / phone details below.

Wakefield Family Day for Explorer’s Group
Saturday 13 July – 10am to 2pm
Rodney Clark Resource Centre, Wakefield
To book a place contact our North team on the email / phone details below.

Family Sports Event for Pioneer’s Group
Saturday 22 June – 10am to 2pm
Milestones School, Leeds
To book a place contact our North team on the email / phone details below.

Get in touch with the North team

If you would like to come along to one of our North family days then do get in touch. That way we can make sure that you have all the information you need to get the most out of the day, and we are aware of any additional support needs that your family may have.
Tel: 07971 635877 
Email: northcss@sense.org.uk

Midlands

We are currently in the process of planning our next family day. If you would like to come along to one of our events in the Midlands or to find out more about how we support families in the Midlands then do get in touch.  Get in touch with the Midlands team  If you would like to come along to one of our Midlands family days then do get in touch.

That way we can make sure that you have all the information you need to get the most out of the day, and we are aware of any additional support needs that your family may have.

Tel: 0121 415 6759
Email: midlandscss@sense.org.uk

Wales

North Wales Family Day
Saturday 29 June 2013
Venue and timings to be confirmed nearer the time

South Wales Family Day
Saturday 14 September 2013
Venue and timings to be confirmed nearer the time

Get in touch with the Wales team

If you would like to come along to one of our Wales family days then do get in touch. That way we can make sure that you have all the information you need to get the most out of the day, and we are aware of any additional support needs that your family may have.
Tel: 0845 127 0090
Textphone: 0845 127 0092
Email: cymruenquiries@sense.org.uk

Northern Ireland

We are currently in the process of planning our next family day.

Get in touch with the Northern Ireland team

If you would like to come along to one of our Northern Ireland events or to find out more about how we support families in Northern Ireland then do get in touch.
Tel: 028 9083 3430
Textphone: 028 9083 3430
Email: nienquiries@sense.org.uk

The National Blind Children's Society also has a range of activities and events for families.